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Bo D

#10635
March 20, 2015, 04:02:07 PM
Quote from: libby on March 20, 2015, 03:51:49 PM
Whew! Just took the trip through Abbs Valley and Pocahontas. Every few years I go that way just for the heck of it -- with friends and/or family -- but never on a motorcycle. My dad once worked in Pocahontas. It's a shame what has happened to the once thriving little town.

Don't forget Horsepen! It's called that because the Indians used that place to keep the horses penned up. The mountains were so steep on both sides that all they had to do was fence in the ends. You can see it a little bit of what I mean as the bike starts its climb up into Abb's Valley at around the 5:00 minute mark.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Bo D

#10636
March 20, 2015, 04:06:55 PM
Goin' back to that area next week. It'll feel good to get some slanted ground under my feet!  :biggrin:
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

libby

#10637
March 20, 2015, 07:23:39 PM
I'm jealous. Haven't been back home for almost 2 years. Didn't go back last year. Wanted to, but too much goin' on. As for Horsepen, the area looked familiar -- just didn't realize it was Horsepen. Those upward curves are the kind that somebody once described as having to downshift in the middle of the turn.

I love those straight up and down mountains -- that's how my son described them. He said he thought they were depressing. I never felt that way. There was a steep hill behind our house, and my sisters and I used to wander up and down and around during the summer. Barefooted. There was one big flat rock on top, and I used to lie on my back and look up through the leaves at the sky.
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

duke jupiter

#10638
March 20, 2015, 08:25:54 PM
Ole' Duke loves ridin' across Peeled Chesnut down into "Pocy" through the Valley onto Horsepen and over Stony Ridge and into Tazewell. I have navigated those roads many times on various steel horses I have owned over the years and each time I enjoy the ride immensely.
;D
Best regards,
Duke (plannin' a rode trip soon) Jupiter

ps Ole' Duke is gettin' homesick
Watch out for Goofy!

Purplelady1040

#10639
March 20, 2015, 08:27:43 PM
Quote from: duke jupiter on March 20, 2015, 08:25:54 PM
Ole' Duke loves ridin' across Peeled Chesnut down into "Pocy" through the Valley onto Horsepen and over Stony Ridge and into Tazewell. I have navigated those roads many times on various steel horses I have owned over the years and each time I enjoy the ride immensely.
;D
Best regards,
Duke (plannin' a rode trip soon) Jupiter

ps Ole' Duke is gettin' homesick
Duke, I wonder what your thoughts are on helmet laws!?

duke jupiter

#10640
March 20, 2015, 08:59:15 PM
Ole' Duke sez "the freedom of not wearing a helmet is a dadburn good feelin' for sure  but the risks are too great and for Ole' Duke a helmet is a must".

Best regards,
Duke (try to save the few brain cells left in me ole' cranium) Jupiter
Watch out for Goofy!

Purplelady1040

#10641
March 20, 2015, 09:07:57 PM
Quote from: duke jupiter on March 20, 2015, 08:59:15 PM
Ole' Duke sez "the freedom of not wearing a helmet is a dadburn good feelin' for sure  but the risks are too great and for Ole' Duke a helmet is a must".

Best regards,
Duke (try to save the few brain cells left in me ole' cranium) Jupiter
That is good! They announced on the news tonight that Vanderbilt Hospital is really pushing for more states to have helmet laws. Illinois, I believe is pushing for helmet laws based on certain ages!!

Purplelady1040

#10642
March 20, 2015, 10:40:58 PM
NCAA picks? I have UK in the Final Four but not winning! I actually have Arizona winning.

Bo D

#10643
March 24, 2015, 09:15:43 AM
Quote from: duke jupiter on March 20, 2015, 08:25:54 PM
Ole' Duke loves ridin' across Peeled Chesnut down into "Pocy" through the Valley onto Horsepen and over Stony Ridge and into Tazewell. I have navigated those roads many times on various steel horses I have owned over the years and each time I enjoy the ride immensely.
;D
Best regards,
Duke (plannin' a rode trip soon) Jupiter

ps Ole' Duke is gettin' homesick

Hey Duke! That Stoney Ridge ride is indeed a pretty trip! Have you ever taken the road from Abb's Valley over the mountain into Mudfork? That road will make your sphincter seize up!
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Y

#10644
March 24, 2015, 04:42:14 PM
Quote from: Purplelady1040 on March 20, 2015, 08:27:43 PM
Duke, I wonder what your thoughts are on helmet laws!?

Just like seat belts - and drugs, sex, prostitution, etc. -, helmets should be a personal decision.

Those decisions are based on the simple concept of rights which proceed from that question of "do you own yourself?"
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Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.  ;)

"You've probably noticed that opinion pollsters go out of their way to include as many morons as possible in surveys ... I think it's dangerous to inform morons about what their fellow morons are thinking. It only reinforces their opinions. And the one thing worse than a moron with an opinion is lots of them." -- Scott Adams

In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  ;)

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it." -- Upton Sinclair

"Hitler is gone, but if the majority of our fellow citizens are more susceptible to the slogans of fear and race hatred than to those of peaceful accommodation and mutual respect among human beings, our political liberties remain at the mercy of any eloquent and unscrupulous demagogue." -- S. I. Hayakawa

Henry Hawk

#10645
March 24, 2015, 04:47:49 PM
Quote from: Y on March 24, 2015, 04:42:14 PM
Just like seat belts - and drugs, sex, prostitution, etc. -, helmets should be a personal decision.

Those decisions are based on the simple concept of rights which proceed from that question of "do you own yourself?"

I think it should be up to insurance companies.  If you have an accident and receive a head injury by not wearing a helmet, then an insurance company should have the right to not pay for it.  Leave the law out of it.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Palehorse

#10646
March 24, 2015, 05:53:43 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 24, 2015, 04:47:49 PM
I think it should be up to insurance companies.  If you have an accident and receive a head injury by not wearing a helmet, then an insurance company should have the right to not pay for it.  Leave the law out of it.

I vigorously disagree. We've already seen how insurance companies handle such things with the whole healthcare debacle brought to us via deregulation legislation.

They already are canceling homeowners insurance based upon the breed of dog you own, whether or not that dog has had any "incidents". Next they'll be canceling your healthcare over your sexual orientation or some other nefarious reason.

The decision I make is mine to make, and no one else's. Period.

You guys crack me up with your boisterous claims of "governmental invasion" and then turn around and readily offer up your throats to those carrying sharp knives.
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That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Y

#10647
March 24, 2015, 06:05:35 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 24, 2015, 04:47:49 PM
I think it should be up to insurance companies.  If you have an accident and receive a head injury by not wearing a helmet, then an insurance company should have the right to not pay for it.  Leave the law out of it.

:rolleyes:

That's contract law and they couldn't unless it was a specific contract exclusion and then the cyclist wouldn't buy the policy.
©  Whamma-Jamma - all rights reserved

Law of Logical Argument - Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.  ;)

"You've probably noticed that opinion pollsters go out of their way to include as many morons as possible in surveys ... I think it's dangerous to inform morons about what their fellow morons are thinking. It only reinforces their opinions. And the one thing worse than a moron with an opinion is lots of them." -- Scott Adams

In other words: Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  ;)

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends upon his not understanding it." -- Upton Sinclair

"Hitler is gone, but if the majority of our fellow citizens are more susceptible to the slogans of fear and race hatred than to those of peaceful accommodation and mutual respect among human beings, our political liberties remain at the mercy of any eloquent and unscrupulous demagogue." -- S. I. Hayakawa

duke jupiter

#10648
March 24, 2015, 07:04:16 PM
Quote from: Bo D on March 24, 2015, 09:15:43 AM
Hey Duke! That Stoney Ridge ride is indeed a pretty trip! Have you ever taken the road from Abb's Valley over the mountain into Mudfork? That road will make your sphincter seize up!

Yes I have Bo D and it is a great ride for sure. Heck sometimes I go through the valley and head to Bradshaw and the War area back towards Welch, cross through Skygusty across 14 back towards the Valley and across 8 mountain into Jenkinjones. Those twisties will tighten up the arse for sure.

Best regards,
Duke (those curves work like Preparation H) Jupiter    :biggrin:
Watch out for Goofy!

Henry Hawk

#10649
March 31, 2015, 08:59:47 PM
There is nothing more enjoyable than having your dog love you.  My dog shows me unconditional love every moment we are together.  I never thought I could love a dog like I do this dog!  He is part of our family.  I look forward to spending time with him every evening.....just had to share, back to your regular forum posting.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW
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