I want to go see the ocean...so I go.

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 12:43 PM

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.

Link to original page on YouTube.

TnNinjaGirl · April 12th, 2009, 12:53 PM

What a ride. Thanks for taking us along!!

sm0kediver · April 12th, 2009, 01:23 PM

Hey that's cool. You are hardcore to ride to Savannah at 1:30 am. Good pics.

zartan · April 12th, 2009, 01:34 PM

beautiful!!

Rynownd · April 12th, 2009, 01:50 PM

Way cool, Chris! Thanks for sharing.

randomwalk101 · April 12th, 2009, 02:05 PM

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

oh, cool ride by the way

TnNinjaGirl · April 12th, 2009, 02:38 PM

Why? A 1 am ride to Savannah is alot better.

chinasmurf · April 12th, 2009, 02:38 PM

what a gorgeous sunrise. I'm very fortunate and the ocean is only 15 min. from the house. Thanks for taking us with you!!!!

CC Cowboy · April 12th, 2009, 02:56 PM

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.

rceezy · April 12th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Aw Chris... thanks for sharing. I wish I lived closer to the ocean. I <3'd the sunrise pics... I am a sucker for scenery. Great photo skills!

Angel-be-Good · April 12th, 2009, 03:50 PM

Pretty awesome, I wonder if I'd have the wherewithal to ride at 1:30 AM.

And that ocean is looking pretty frothy.

Snake · April 12th, 2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

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

oh, cool ride by the way

Chis, His experience may not have lasted that long. Your experience will stay with you forever.

Thanks for taking us along.

LeftoveRRice · April 12th, 2009, 05:52 PM

awesome shots. closest water boundaries for me is 10,000 lakes. lol

Flashmonkey · April 12th, 2009, 06:21 PM

That is such a cool trip! Thanks for the wonderful pictures. I wish I was within 4.5 hours of an ocean

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sm0kediver

Hey that's cool. You are hardcore to ride to Savannah at 1:30 am. Good pics.

I promised myself this year that I will do everything that I want to do within my power.

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomwalk101

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

oh, cool ride by the way

Coulda invited her.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinasmurf

what a gorgeous sunrise. I'm very fortunate and the ocean is only 15 min. from the house. Thanks for taking us with you!!!!

I will move next to the ocean in the next few years!

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

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.

haha, I don't know what happened with that. "but officer, it's only a 250."

Quote:

Originally Posted by rceezy

Aw Chris... thanks for sharing. I wish I lived closer to the ocean. I <3'd the sunrise pics... I am a sucker for scenery. Great photo skills!

You and me both. I'm moving closer to the ocean soon! I'm just that asian guy clicking away...

Quote:

Originally Posted by R.Sallee

Pretty awesome, I wonder if I'd have the wherewithal to ride at 1:30 AM.

And that ocean is looking pretty frothy.

It WAS frothy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcuriel

Chis, His experience may not have lasted that long. Your experience will stay with you forever.

Thanks for taking us along.

Ahahaha. Yes it will. All the sweat, chilly winds, and pain was worth it.

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeftoveRRice

awesome shots. closest water boundaries for me is 10,000 lakes. lol

Show us 10,000 lakes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

That is such a cool trip! Thanks for the wonderful pictures. I wish I was within 4.5 hours of an ocean

go for a ride.

Flashmonkey · April 12th, 2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sometimesido

go for a ride.

LOL definitely! This has been one inspiring thread.....

Nemy · April 12th, 2009, 07:41 PM

spur of the moment great trip! Can never have too much ocean

ManyCavies · April 12th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.

miks · April 12th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Nice pics mate, must of been hellova ride.

Also, a departure time of 1:30am, did you sleep beforehand?

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 08:10 PM

No sleep beforehand.
I napped on the docks for about 30 minutes after breakfast.
Then they woke me up by turning loud music on.

py2e · April 12th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Dang, you need to bring a lady friend next time.

miks · April 12th, 2009, 08:16 PM

No sleep, wow you must be CRAZY!

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

Dang, you need to bring a lady friend next time.

Maybe, if they have their own bike.

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

No sleep, wow you must be CRAZY!

No, it's "cragie."

miks · April 12th, 2009, 08:22 PM

lol, how did you last.. I probably would have drunk like 10 bath tubs filled with coffee.

TnNinjaGirl · April 12th, 2009, 08:25 PM

I find driving/riding is easiest in the late night and early morning. Especially when you are excited to be going somewhere.

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 08:27 PM

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.

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

I find driving/riding is easiest in the late night and early morning. Especially when you are excited to be going somewhere.

This, too.

miks · April 12th, 2009, 08:34 PM

If theres a will, theres a way!

Viper-Byte · April 12th, 2009, 09:30 PM

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.

miks · April 12th, 2009, 09:34 PM

Did you mix it with anything?

Visus · April 12th, 2009, 09:37 PM

Nice. I guess I take for granted having the ocean less than 10 min away.

Viper-Byte · April 12th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miks

Did you mix it with anything?

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

miks · April 12th, 2009, 09:41 PM

So, what actually happened in your really bad experience? Care to share please

Viper-Byte · April 12th, 2009, 09:46 PM

I will send you a PM so as not to hijack this nice thread of Chris' anymore than I have done

Sound Wave · April 12th, 2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Visus

Nice. I guess I take for granted having the ocean less than 10 min away.

yeah, living in hawaii we take the ocean for granted.

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.

Snake · April 13th, 2009, 06:47 AM

Chris I don't know if I can still be that spontaneous at my age. Good job. Keep it up.

minizoom · April 13th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Spur of the moment trips are the BEST! Awesome pics!

April 12th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#1
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	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. Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#4
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	beautiful!! __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

April 12th, 2009, 01:50 PM	#5
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	Way cool, Chris! Thanks for sharing. __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 12th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#8
chinasmurf ninjette.org member Name: Diana Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r Ninja 2008 Posts: 104	what a gorgeous sunrise. I'm very fortunate and the ocean is only 15 min. from the house. Thanks for taking us with you!!!! __________________________________________________ www.myspace.com/chinasmurf

April 12th, 2009, 02:56 PM	#9
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	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. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 12th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#2
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	What a ride. Thanks for taking us along!!

April 12th, 2009, 01:23 PM	#3
sm0kediver one disaster at a time Name: Jody Location: West Georgia Join Date: Aug 2008 Motorcycle(s): EX250J9 Posts: 411	Hey that's cool. You are hardcore to ride to Savannah at 1:30 am. Good pics.

April 12th, 2009, 02:05 PM	#6
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	i wanted to do that a few weeks back...but a old mutal friend of mine called and she wanted to fck..so we fcked instead...the end oh, cool ride by the way

April 12th, 2009, 03:37 PM	#10
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	Aw Chris... thanks for sharing. I wish I lived closer to the ocean. I <3'd the sunrise pics... I am a sucker for scenery. Great photo skills!

April 12th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#11
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	Pretty awesome, I wonder if I'd have the wherewithal to ride at 1:30 AM. And that ocean is looking pretty frothy. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

April 12th, 2009, 05:52 PM	#13
LeftoveRRice ninjette.org newbie Name: John Location: MN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250r 09 Posts: 3	awesome shots. closest water boundaries for me is 10,000 lakes. lol

April 12th, 2009, 06:21 PM	#14
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	That is such a cool trip! Thanks for the wonderful pictures. I wish I was within 4.5 hours of an ocean

April 12th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#19
Nemy ninjette.org sage Name: Tim Location: Portland, OR Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 SE Ninja 250R Posts: 796	spur of the moment great trip! Can never have too much ocean

April 12th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#20
ManyCavies ninjette.org sage Name: Crissy Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): . . . . . . . 2000 Suzuki Intruder VS800 "Suzi", 2008 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 "Yoshi" Posts: 507	Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing. __________________________________________________ GO GREEN!! GOT MY PINK ON!!

April 12th, 2009, 08:07 PM	#21
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Nice pics mate, must of been hellova ride. Also, a departure time of 1:30am, did you sleep beforehand?

April 12th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#22
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	No sleep beforehand. I napped on the docks for about 30 minutes after breakfast. Then they woke me up by turning loud music on. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 08:12 PM	#23
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	Dang, you need to bring a lady friend next time. __________________________________________________

April 12th, 2009, 08:16 PM	#24
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	No sleep, wow you must be CRAZY!

April 12th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#27
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	lol, how did you last.. I probably would have drunk like 10 bath tubs filled with coffee.

April 12th, 2009, 08:25 PM	#28
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I find driving/riding is easiest in the late night and early morning. Especially when you are excited to be going somewhere.

April 12th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#29
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	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. __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 08:34 PM	#31
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	If theres a will, theres a way!

April 12th, 2009, 09:30 PM	#32
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	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. __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

April 12th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#33
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Did you mix it with anything?

April 12th, 2009, 09:37 PM	#34
Visus ninjette.org member Name: Todd Location: Hawaii Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 57	Nice. I guess I take for granted having the ocean less than 10 min away.

April 12th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#36
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	So, what actually happened in your really bad experience? Care to share please

April 12th, 2009, 09:46 PM	#37
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	I will send you a PM so as not to hijack this nice thread of Chris' anymore than I have done __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

April 13th, 2009, 06:47 AM	#39
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Chris I don't know if I can still be that spontaneous at my age. Good job. Keep it up.

April 13th, 2009, 07:35 AM	#40
minizoom ninjette.org member Name: Alvin Location: Yorba Linda CA - SoCal Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 09 ZX6R, previous bike owned 08 Ninja 250R Blue Posts: 133	Spur of the moment trips are the BEST! Awesome pics!

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