The Trip

So if the link below opens, this is the trip I'll be embarking upon come the last of July.  Departing Valencia, CA and 3 to 4 days later arriving in Rathdrum, ID meeting up with my long time friend, and fellow FAA retiree, Scott Boyle. 

The plan is to post up at his new place, spend some time fishing on the lake across the street, and after a couple days relaxing, depart for Montana and Glacier Nat'l Park...the beginning of our Canadian Adventure! 

8 days of riding the Canadian Rockies together, before we split up in Kamloops, BC to go our own ways.  Scott back home, Dave continuing the adventure...

http://www.travellerspoint.com/member_map.cfm?tripid=658169

BLOG BOY

Well, here's my attempt to start a BLOG.  First, I need to throw a 'shout out' to my friend Brian Schumaker, who helped get this thing off the ground.  Disclosure:  I am not 'IT' proficient and this blog is still a work in progress. 

A bit of background on why a BLOG.  I guess the best reason is that it's an easy way to keep a journal of your travels.  Come this July, I will be unemployed, expect to do a bit of traveling, and 'blogging' allows for friends and family to follow along. 

Presently in the planning stage, is a trip to Idaho, where I will meet up with a fellow FAA retiree, and we will embark on what will hopefully be an exciting journey to Glacier Nat'l Park in Montana, then north into the Canadian Rockies.

As the time draws closer to departure, I will begin to detail logistics, gear, motorcycle preparation, and emotions.  So stay tuned for things to come and hopefully I'll keep it interesting...