In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Back from warm sunny So California

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  1. bogydave

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    Was able to spend several weeks in the Palm springs area.
    Even rode a bike in the Tour de Palm Springs .
    Lots of golf & cycling.
    Got a good golf/biker tan & burnt toes wearing golf sandals. LOL :)
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    Had lots of fun
    Could get into the "snow bird " schedule. Need to work on it so I spend winters down there :)
     
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    WTG Dave :)
     
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    I am so jealous
     
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    Welcome back dave! Sounds like you enjoyed your vacation to the fullest :thumbs:
     
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    Welcome back. I can only dream of a sunburn around here.
     
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    Nicely done, welcome back.
     
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  7. Stinny

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    You look like you're 30 years old Dave! Glad you had a ball... and that you're back... :yes:
     
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    Glad to see YA.
     
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  9. papadave

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    Hey Dave, welcome back.
    Glad you had such a good time.
     
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    Glad you're back buddy! Your looking good on that bike representing the great territory of Alaska!

    I hope you pocketed some dry wood. Southern Cali wood is 0% on the MM!

    :thumbs:
     
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  11. Stinny

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    I was wondering that too WS... how many cords do you spose Dave kin get on the back of that rig he's drivin'... :tree::D
     
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    Sounds like ya had a good, good, time there man :thumbs:

    Welcome back
     
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    Glad to know you had a good time. Definitely no snow in that picture. Welcome back!!
     
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    Welcome back! I can't wait to see some sunshine like that around here.....
     
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    Right on Dave, welcome home, glad to have you back!
     
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    Hey Dave,,, I spent a couple months in the sun this winter as well, and even got sunburned a couple times hanging out on some tropical beaches in the Philippines. We are also thinking of making a habit of it. Looking into setting up a little business over there to help justify the flying back and forth.
    Judging by your picture, you look like a man who likes to stay in shape. :yes:
     
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    Well Stinny , Ive seen Dave's action pics and the sky is the limit with this guy! Beefed up rear, heavyduty springs...... FHC license plate, ooh yea!:tree:
     
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    :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Thanks everyone

    Yea; Need a FHC sticker for the bike :)

    Bike is a hardtail 29er. A little more upright riding position works good for my back.
    The roads are a little rough so the front suspension & big tires helps cushion the ride.
    Put over 100 miles on it. longest ride was 50 miles, 4 hour.
    Had to slime the tubs/tires, everything in the desert wants to poke, scratch or bite you. After that. no more flats.
    The Palm Springs place:
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    Never rode bike any distance before, found out I like it. Lots of fun & great exercise.
    Body learned to sweat in the heat, few days in the 90°s.

    Old fat guy in spandex padded bike shorts not a pretty picture, but in that heat, a thin layer is a must to help stay cool .
    keeping hydrated very important .

    Actually , in the 1st picture, there is snow on the mtn peaks there. High desert area stays pretty cold in winter.
     
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    Glad to see you back Bogy. You had a lot of hoarders wondering......and then there you are- gallivanting around in the warm weather- in shorts- on a bike!
     
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