moving......again

[ninjabrewer]

OK, I knew this day was coming but really didn't want it too. I was told today that I will be leaving socal and going to Boone Iowa on or around 10 Dec. My last day at work here will be the 3rd. After about 2 months or so in Iowa, I will be going to Alaska for about 6 months or so. So I will bid a fond farewell to the warmth and sunshine of socal for the weather in the midwest and the frozen lands of Anchorage. I have really loved riding the canyons in socal, those are so much fun, and running naked on the beach, (don't ask). So now I will join those who put their bikes to bed for the winter hibernation and recall the rides of the past summer and dream of the rides to come in the following spring.

nb

[welcome2thedawn]

why are you moving...are you in the military? do you know where in alaska you're going? i'm from anchorage....well good luck with all the moving and enjoy the sun while you can

[Sound Wave]

damn, for a second there i thought you were coming back to hawaii already.

that is kind of cool in a way that you get to travel around. alaska sounds like an exciting place to live for a while.

so you gonna be getting a car then?

[bdavison]

Well, you might be the only person with a motorcycle in Anchorage. LOL
WhEW...thats gonna be one chilly ride.

[Flow]

Ouch. Sorry to hear that, man. Snow sucks.

[ninjabrewer]

Originally Posted by welcome2thedawn

why are you moving...are you in the military? do you know where in alaska you're going? i'm from anchorage....well good luck with all the moving and enjoy the sun while you can

I'm retired from the Army and I currently work for a contractor that installs upgrades on Army helicopters. Once the aircraft in one location are up to date we have to move to another site. Which makes it really difficult on family life. My wife and daughter are in Hawaii.

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

damn, for a second there i thought you were coming back to hawaii already.

that is kind of cool in a way that you get to travel around. alaska sounds like an exciting place to live for a while.

so you gonna be getting a car then?

Oh I wish, I'm still holding out to return to the islands late summer or early fall of next year. I have been getting word that the permanent contractor positions at Wheeler are going to me converted to Government jobs and I am holding out for that possibility. I will probably be getting a car both in Boone and Anchorage. My bike is going to be staying with Kjohnson21 and Manicavies while I am gone. If I take it, I will have to store it somewhere, this way I know that it is safe and out of the weather.

nb

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[Sailariel]

Chris, Good Luck to you. Iowa is certainly different--but you will like Alaska. It is beautiful unspoiled country. Besides, you can visit Sarah Palin. Also , Thanks for keeping our helicopters current. I would suspect that they are a high maintenance item.

[bob706]

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Besides, you can visit Sarah Palin.

or not

[ninjabrewer]

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Chris, Good Luck to you.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Iowa is certainly different--but you will like Alaska. It is beautiful unspoiled country.

That it is, I have always wanted to visit there, but not during the winter.

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Besides, you can visit Sarah Palin.

now why would I want to do that? Oh yeah, I can see Russia from her house.

[Snake]

Good luck with the move. For a minute I thought you were going back to Hawaii as well.

[kkim]

gah!!! who did you piss off to draw that assignment?

[ninjabrewer]

Originally Posted by kkim

gah!!! who did you piss off to draw that assignment?

I ran out of perdiem 2 weeks ago, and supporting 2 households without it is impossible. It was either accept it or stay here without beer. Sorry, but that is not an option. Hopefully I will be able to go back to the islands next fall, that is what I am aiming for.

nb

[addy126]

Originally Posted by kkim

gah!!! who did you piss off to draw that assignment?

Stay safe... driving or riding is hell in the snow/ice.

[Sailariel]

Originally Posted by ninjabrewer

Thanks




That it is, I have always wanted to visit there, but not during the winter.



now why would I want to do that? Oh yeah, I can see Russia from her house.

You could help her watch Russia. Would look great on your Resume.

[welcome2thedawn]

it must be hard being away from your family for so long...on the plus side there is no shortage of beer in AK

[zartan]

NB good luck with the move. Iowa sounds like *fun*!! All the corn you can eat !!
Alaska will be bitchen!!


I had to move my office to the next town a couple of weeks ago and that rocked my world just doing that. so I am feeling for you. Stay open minded and maybe pack some good beer.

[ninjabrewer]

Originally Posted by Sailariel

You could help her watch Russia. Would look great on your Resume.

You're right, it would look good, but I already have it. 20 yrs of it. Since I have been out, my hair has gotten so long that she might mistake me for a pit bull and try to put lipstick on me

nb

[Al Santos]

I know how you fill my friend i use to live in Minesota fof 7 years temp 15 below zero some times,now i live in sunshine Estate Florida but any way good look over there and stay warm body .

[Sailariel]

Originally Posted by ninjabrewer

You're right, it would look good, but I already have it. 20 yrs of it. Since I have been out, my hair has gotten so long that she might mistake me for a pit bull and try to put lipstick on me

nb

Chris, You are A-OK in my book. I am certain you will make the best out of the situation. Don`t know much about Iowa--rode through it a couple of times, But Alaska, that`s another story. I think that you will really like it--not just for its incredible beauty, but also for its incredible people.

[ninjabrewer]

Growing up in the deep South, I had heard that everybody in Calif. were freaks, hippies and weirdos. I have met some wonderful people here, and I kinda wish that I could find something permanent here. But that is a toss up, as I also love Hawaii. Hopefully I will get to go a few places like I have here.

nb

[ninjabrewer]

I have also joined the rest of the connected youth oriented world and have a page (or something like that) on Facebook. Several people that have met here and my daughter have requested that I get one. So I finally listened to my daughter and got one.

nb

[sixer]

Hey good luck NinjaBrewer- It is hard on the FAM and your always welcome here in Cali-

Thanks again for your service-

[ninjabrewer]

OK, to all my fellow riders in socal, I bid you a fond farewell as I fly on sunday to Iowa, where it will be roughly 27 degrees with a 70% chance of snow. Next week promises to be rather fun as it is not predicted to be above freezing the entire week. I'm starting to wonder about kkim's question, who DID I piss off. Anywho, I have really enjoyed my stay in socal, I have met some wonderful people and made friends with most of them. Diablo250 and Ken, I had a blast on PCH. To the riders that I rode ACH with, thanks that was a blast, I just wished I could have kept up with you guys and remembered who you all were right now. And finally to Kjohnson21 and Manycavies, thanks for the fantastic time that I have had here. They are fantastic people and if any of you are ever in this area, look them up. I have rode from Ojai in the North to the Hale observatory on Palomar mn. From PCH to the high desert of the Apple Valley and loved every minute of it. I have also done a few things that this forum is not dedicated too so I will not mention them. I fell in love with this place and would move here it the chance presented itself. There is so much to do here and never enough time to do it. To all the ninjetters in Iowa, look out, the Brewer is on his way.

nb

[kkim]

safe journey, sir.

live life!

[Sailariel]

N.B. Have a safe trip and drive safe.

[ninjabrewer]

Originally Posted by kkim

safe journey, sir.

live life!

Originally Posted by Sailariel

N.B. Have a safe trip and drive safe.

Thanks guys. Arrived in Des Moines safe and cold. Got dripped on by condensation when we took off from Santa Ana airport. The little crop duster with a jet engine we flew on up to Des Moines was ok, just tiny. On approach into Des Moines, I looked out the window and come to the conclusion that I can't live here, the roads are entirely too straight. We had a 50 mile drive up to Boone and it started snowing on us as we pulled through a Mickey D's, within minutes it was really coming down. By the time we got to the place we are staying for a while there was probably an inch or so on the ground. 2" possible tonight, and 8-12 Tues night/Wed morn. I miss Hawaii, California and my bike. You folks that we have made fun of because we are able to ride year 'round, now I feel the pain. really don't know how long I will be away from 'lil blue. Well time for another beer.

nb

[Snake]

Take care buddy and remember that spring will be here before you know it.

[kkim]

Originally Posted by ninjabrewer

Thanks guys. Arrived in Des Moines safe and cold. Got dripped on by condensation when we took off from Santa Ana airport. The little crop duster with a jet engine we flew on up to Des Moines was ok, just tiny. On approach into Des Moines, I looked out the window and come to the conclusion that I can't live here, the roads are entirely too straight. We had a 50 mile drive up to Boone and it started snowing on us as we pulled through a Mickey D's, within minutes it was really coming down. By the time we got to the place we are staying for a while there was probably an inch or so on the ground. 2" possible tonight, and 8-12 Tues night/Wed morn. I miss Hawaii, California and my bike. You folks that we have made fun of because we are able to ride year 'round, now I feel the pain. really don't know how long I will be away from 'lil blue. Well time for another beer.

nb

lol... let's see you "hang out" at the nude beaches there, brah!!

stay warm.

[OldGuy]

Hey nb welcome to my part of the country

Sorry you had to relocate again but as you said you need to go where the job is.

If you get a long weekend and want to run over to Lincoln we can always grab a beer someplace. But don't ask me why you would want to drive for 240 miles in four hours on arrow straight highways to do that.

[NickH]

This thread is funny, everybody giving Iowa a tough time. I've lived here for 3 years now.....it's not as bad as everybody thinks....it's worse

-Nick-
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[Sound Wave]

glad you made it safe chris. well, if the roads are all snow and iced, then i guess it is good that they are straight. less chance to skid off the side at the turns i suppose.

the waves were supposed to be like 30-50 feet today. i heard that the north shore was jammed packed with people wanting to see the surf competition. i think they postponed it though.

anyways, hang in there.

[ninjabrewer]

Originally Posted by kkim

lol... let's see you "hang out" at the nude beaches there, brah!!

stay warm.

I wish. Naked snow ball fights. Now there is a new Olympic sport.

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

glad you made it safe chris. well, if the roads are all snow and iced, then i guess it is good that they are straight. less chance to skid off the side at the turns i suppose.

the waves were supposed to be like 30-50 feet today. i heard that the north shore was jammed packed with people wanting to see the surf competition. i think they postponed it though.

anyways, hang in there.

Are you talking about the Eddie Akua (sp) contest? I thought that was the minimum wave height for that? I would have loved to see those waves.

nb

[Sound Wave]

Originally Posted by ninjabrewer

Are you talking about the Eddie Akua (sp) contest? I thought that was the minimum wave height for that? I would have loved to see those waves.

nb

yeah, the eddie aikau. oh, yeah so they didn't compete today, but some still went out to surf. here is a pic:

they are going to try again tomorrow. it was too inconsistent today.

is there any good snow skiing areas in ohio? maybe you can do some snow boarding if they do. if i were you, i would at least try snow mobiling or something like that. gotta take advantage of the snow.

[backinthesaddleagain]

Chris,
Good luck. A friend of mine, whose father used to teach the MSF and does a lot of motorcycle machine work is an avid rider and went on a 3 week tour of Alaska last summer by motorcycle.

[ninjabrewer]

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

yeah, the eddie aikau. oh, yeah so they didn't compete today, but some still went out to surf. here is a pic:

they are going to try again tomorrow. it was too inconsistent today.

is there any good snow skiing areas in ohio? maybe you can do some snow boarding if they do. if i were you, i would at least try snow mobiling or something like that. gotta take advantage of the snow.

Whooooa, now that is some waves.

[Ryosen11]

I travel to Iowa on business about once a month. In fact I have to go there next week. Last time I checked it was 10F

The weather there gets severe but I feel people are lot nicer(generally speaking compared to in LA). I like West Des Moines. Nice clean town. I believe Boone was very close.

I usually have to drive all over the state and yes the roads are very straight. Few years ago I had to make 3 hour trip from Des Moines to south east part of the state with basically only one left turn in entire trip. Well, I missed that turn and I was about 20 miles into Missouri when I realized

Good luck and stay safe!

[ninjabrewer]

It would be nice to meet someone else on the forum. As it stands at the moment, I will be leaving the area on Christmas eve, and getting to Alaska on New Years eve. Today wasn't too bad, the wind was calm, the skies were clear and the sun was beautiful shining off the snow. I think the high was 9. I had never been to Iowa before and I would like to have had the chance to travel around and meet some of the locals.

nb

[welcome2thedawn]

Originally Posted by ninjabrewer

I have also done a few things that this forum is not dedicated too so I will not mention them.
nb

oh sure...way to leave us hanging...now you have to tell us or we will think the worst kidding ...leaving christmas eve huh...that will go by before you know it....i have to say though...january and february are the worst months in AK.....unbearably cold...do you know if you will be there long enough to enjoy summer? if so you will be surprised at how many people ride without a helmet...i think the motto there is ngatt

[ninjabrewer]

Originally Posted by welcome2thedawn

oh sure...way to leave us hanging...now you have to tell us or we will think the worst kidding ...leaving christmas eve huh...that will go by before you know it....i have to say though...january and february are the worst months in AK.....unbearably cold...do you know if you will be there long enough to enjoy summer? if so you will be surprised at how many people ride without a helmet...i think the motto there is ngatt

AAahhh, yes. I have no idea when I will be leaving. It would be nice to be there during the summer, I have heard that it is beautiful there. The rumours that I have heard are Anchorage till April, then Fairbanks. That is one place that I don't want to go to during winter.

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[Al Santos]

Have a nice trip my friend ,here in Florida tomorrow will be about 86 ,i will ride my bike arond the Beachs,take over there,and stay Warm.