April 12th, 2009, 12:43 PM | #1 |
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I want to go see the ocean...so I go.
Yesterday afternoon, I just all of a sudden wanted to go see the ocean.
I wanted to see the sun rising from the ocean. For some of you, I know this is pretty easy, but when you live your life far away from the ocean, sometimes you forget what it looks like... Checked the weather channel. Estimated time of sunrise: 6:59 A.M. Ok, Google maps. It will take me 4.5 hours. Let's see, let's get there an hour early. That means...I have to leave the house around 1:30 A.M. OK! Let's do it! Oh, I only have one picture of my ninja and no pictures of the road. It was long, dark, interstate highway with moon lighting the clear sky...I'll leave it up to you to imagine it. So, I guess you can move this to Off Topic if need be... So, I pack my camera, some tools, a sweater, and wear a reflective vest since I'll be on the highway in the middle of nowhere. 64 miles from the destination. Notice the Max Speed. OH, about the speedometer being off? Yea, confirmed. around 10%... Right before the sun coming out. The Moon is still out! ♫ From this moment, life has begun...♫(just kidding) Sunrise Restaurant. I searched for a breakfast joint, and this was it. Shrimp, bacon, grits, onions, green peppers, english muffin, eggs, oj, and coffee... Walking back towards the beach, behind me is the restaurant. Happy thoughts... The End Here's a slideshow(big pics) if you want to see more pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/biskits...85119367/show/ I wanted to take pictures of the roads on the way back, but I was beat. I still don't know how I made it back... Things learned: Don't take things for granted. Venture out, be spontaneous once in a while. Get a back brace. Get a knee brace(for me. ) Stop and take a break often, Stretch. Crampbuster saved my right wrist. Next time, sleep well and leave in the morning. The ninja burns little bit of oil at a certain point in speedometer.(good thing I packed oil) I hope you enjoyed the pictures. Now if you will excuse me, I have to pass out for couple hours before heading out to my friend's cookout/MotoGP night. Bonus: boring short video of the sunrise.
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April 12th, 2009, 12:53 PM | #2 |
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What a ride. Thanks for taking us along!!
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April 12th, 2009, 01:23 PM | #3 |
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Hey that's cool. You are hardcore to ride to Savannah at 1:30 am. Good pics.
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April 12th, 2009, 01:34 PM | #4 |
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beautiful!!
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April 12th, 2009, 01:50 PM | #5 |
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Way cool, Chris! Thanks for sharing.
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April 12th, 2009, 02:05 PM | #6 |
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i wanted to do that a few weeks back...but a old mutal friend of mine called and she wanted to f*ck..so we f*cked instead...the end
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April 12th, 2009, 02:38 PM | #7 |
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Why? A 1 am ride to Savannah is alot better.
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April 12th, 2009, 02:38 PM | #8 |
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what a gorgeous sunrise. I'm very fortunate and the ocean is only 15 min. from the house. Thanks for taking us with you!!!!
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April 12th, 2009, 02:56 PM | #9 |
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Beautiful sunrise. I see it every morning ( I get up in time, and it's clear). Riding 53 hours to get there (at 230 mph) makes it that much better.
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April 12th, 2009, 03:50 PM | #11 |
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Pretty awesome, I wonder if I'd have the wherewithal to ride at 1:30 AM.
And that ocean is looking pretty frothy.
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April 12th, 2009, 03:58 PM | #12 | |
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April 12th, 2009, 05:52 PM | #13 |
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awesome shots. closest water boundaries for me is 10,000 lakes. lol
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April 12th, 2009, 06:21 PM | #14 |
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That is such a cool trip! Thanks for the wonderful pictures. I wish I was within 4.5 hours of an ocean
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April 12th, 2009, 06:31 PM | #15 | ||
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I will move next to the ocean in the next few years!
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Ahahaha. Yes it will. All the sweat, chilly winds, and pain was worth it.
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April 12th, 2009, 06:35 PM | #17 | |
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April 12th, 2009, 07:16 PM | #18 |
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April 12th, 2009, 07:41 PM | #19 |
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spur of the moment great trip! Can never have too much ocean
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April 12th, 2009, 08:04 PM | #20 |
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Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.
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April 12th, 2009, 08:07 PM | #21 |
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Nice pics mate, must of been hellova ride.
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April 12th, 2009, 08:10 PM | #22 |
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No sleep beforehand.
I napped on the docks for about 30 minutes after breakfast. Then they woke me up by turning loud music on.
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April 12th, 2009, 08:12 PM | #23 |
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Dang, you need to bring a lady friend next time.
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April 12th, 2009, 08:16 PM | #24 |
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No sleep, wow you must be CRAZY!
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April 12th, 2009, 08:22 PM | #27 |
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lol, how did you last.. I probably would have drunk like 10 bath tubs filled with coffee.
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April 12th, 2009, 08:25 PM | #28 |
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I find driving/riding is easiest in the late night and early morning. Especially when you are excited to be going somewhere.
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April 12th, 2009, 08:27 PM | #29 |
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A to Z vitamin pill, 2 cups of coffee, 5 hour energy drink(no sugar), and pure will!
Edit, this was on the way back.
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April 12th, 2009, 08:34 PM | #31 |
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If theres a will, theres a way!
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April 12th, 2009, 09:30 PM | #32 |
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Sounds like you had a nice trip. I wouldn't mind doing something like this, but I can be at the sea in 5 mins and over look an inlet
On a side note... I am NEVER drinking an energy drink again... I had a really bad experience the other night due to them... LOL.
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April 12th, 2009, 09:34 PM | #33 |
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Did you mix it with anything?
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April 12th, 2009, 09:37 PM | #34 |
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Nice. I guess I take for granted having the ocean less than 10 min away.
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April 12th, 2009, 09:39 PM | #35 |
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LOL, no, but a friend was wanting to spike it with Vodka. Ha ha ha. Lets just say read and stick to the recommended daily intake and don't triple it...
/Thread hijack
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April 12th, 2009, 09:41 PM | #36 |
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So, what actually happened in your really bad experience? Care to share please
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April 12th, 2009, 09:46 PM | #37 |
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I will send you a PM so as not to hijack this nice thread of Chris' anymore than I have done
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when i take visitors sightseeing, and i see hawaii through their eyes, i am reminded how beautiful a place hawaii really is. sounds like a long but rewarding trip. i think i would have had to spend the night at a motel or something.... play in the ocean, spend the day there. not sure i would have survived such a long round trip in one day. |
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April 13th, 2009, 06:47 AM | #39 |
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Chris I don't know if I can still be that spontaneous at my age. Good job. Keep it up.
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April 13th, 2009, 07:35 AM | #40 |
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Spur of the moment trips are the BEST! Awesome pics!
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