Southern Ontario Riders

[Big Daddy Funk]

Missed it by that much

Tom you shoulda come to Dover. It's looking like the next ridable day is 2 weeks away!
Sorry again Phil. Or maybe to Hamjam. It was ossJughead Jim that I was refering to. He tells me that he's better looking now than any of us ever were. Which really isn't a huge accomplishment in my case.
Phil , next time you are having a weak moment I think it's probably about time for you to start planning the next day trip for SOXS.

[Huron52]

Crap! Who ordered this bit of weather?


SNOWFALL WARNING: Grey - BruceIssued at 5:03 AM EDT MONDAY 6 APRIL 2009
HEAVY SNOWFALL ON THE WAY.

A SIGNIFICANT LOW PRESSURE AREA CURRENTLY TRACKING ACROSS NORTHEASTERN OHIO WILL PASS JUST SOUTH OF THE LOWER LAKES TODAY. WET SNOW ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOW HAS ENVELOPED THE EXTREME SOUTHWEST THROUGH THE DUNDALK HIGHLANDS INTO SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY. IT WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE DAY FOR MANY REGIONS. GENERAL SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF 15 CENTIMETRES ARE FORECAST BY TONIGHT WITH LOCALLY SLIGHTLY HIGHER AMOUNTS POSSIBLE OVER THE DUNDALK HIGHLANDS AND PORTIONS OF THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE TO THE NORTHWEST OF TORONTO. THE SNOW WILL TAPER OFF TO A FEW FLURRIES TONIGHT WITH THE EXCEPTION BEING AREAS TO THE SOUTH-SOUTHEAST OF LAKE HURON AND GEORGIAN BAY WHERE FLURRIES AND LOCALIZED SNOWSQUALLS ARE EXPECTED. SEVERAL MORE CENTIMETRES OF SNOW ARE LIKELY IN SOME OF THESE AREAS. A SNOW SQUALL WARNING IS NOT OUT OF THE QUESTION FOR SOME SNOW BELT LOCALES, BUT SEEMS SOMEWHAT UNLIKELY AS THE SQUALLS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE PARTICULARLY INTENSE. SOME BLOWING SNOW IS ALSO EXPECTED IN MANY REGIONS - MAINLY TONIGHT AS THE MERCURY DIPS BELOW THE FREEZING MARK. TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT DUE TO ACCUMULATING SNOW AND SOME BLOWING AND DRIFTING.

[MaximPhil]

Hey Tom. Sorry no pics. Just as well, we both looked like the Michelin man all bundled up.
After an initial hiccup with my bike we headed out to Dover. Cool but not COLD until we got about 15km from the port. Had a fresh perch lunch and several coffees and headed out to Cayuga, up to Brantford and on to Flambrough. It really got nice once we headed away from the lake. Jim is a very experienced rider and a pleasure to ride with. The traffic was light and we had a nice relaxing ride except for running Jim's bike down to fumes once.
It was my first ride of the season as well as a shake down run for my bike. I covered 200 Km (125miles) Jim was probably around 300Kms.
Overall it was a great day. Fair weather, good roads and great company.
Two wheeled therapy - good for what ails ya.
Thx Rick

Hey Rick,
Jim is the good looking one
Phil

[Big Daddy Funk]

Phil, Phil, Phil.

My apolgies Phil. I was on the phone with Jim discussing an engine issue with him in the middle of posting the above. I believe thats called "transposing" which is too big a word for me anyway. Thx Rick

[Big Daddy Funk]

I'm Still Smiling

Hey Tom. Sorry no pics. Just as well, we both looked like the Michelin man all bundled up.
After an initial hiccup with my bike we headed out to Dover. Cool but not COLD until we got about 15km from the port. Had a fresh perch lunch and several coffees and headed out to Cayuga, up to Brantford and on to Flambrough. It really got nice once we headed away from the lake. Jim is a very experienced rider and a pleasure to ride with. The traffic was light and we had a nice relaxing ride except for running Jim's bike down to fumes once.
It was my first ride of the season as well as a shake down run for my bike. I covered 200 Km (125miles) Jim was probably around 300Kms.
Overall it was a great day. Fair weather, good roads and great company.
Two wheeled therapy - good for what ails ya.
Thx Rick

[MaximPhil]

We Had a Ride

To those who did not make it. Rick & I had a nice ride to Port Dover. Lovely sunny day. Temp dropped dramatically as we approached Port Dover so glad it was not further. Nice lunch , overlooking the beach.
Warmed up nicely for the ride back Via the Grand River & Clapperson's Corners.

Tom I took the camera and missed numerous photo opportunities. As I do not know how to post on here no matter.

Thanks Rick for a pleasant day out. Those too far or too busy missed a good time. Hope some of the other SOXS were able to squeeze in a ride in their area.
Phil

[Huron52]

You know it didn't happen if there is no pictures...

[Big Daddy Funk]

Crazy Canucks

I'll be at the Keg for 11am as planned. Hot Rod got a clean bill of health. Crazy is as crazy does cause craziness loves company. Or was that stupid is as stupid does and misery loves company?.See you then, Rick

[MaximPhil]

Because you are looking at Hamilton I am looking at Port Dover I presume the snow at the bottom of the page is after the street lights come on
Phil

Hi Rick It looks like it's just you and me mad enough to do this. Sandy has something else he is doing.
Weather looks like 1 and sunny to start and 9 high with partly cloudy. Snow overnight Sunday. Call me before 9 am if you don't want to go.
It's a dry cold
Phil

[MaximPhil]

Strange, the weather network this morning is calling for 10C and mostly sunny on Sunday.

Because you are looking at Hamilton I am looking at Port Dover I presume the snow at the bottom of the page is after the street lights come on
Phil

[Big Daddy Funk]

?????

Strange, the weather network this morning is calling for 10C and mostly sunny on Sunday.

[MaximPhil]

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caon0554

Watching the weather.
It does not look as encouraging as a few days ago.
I don't want to be a Blue Smilie
Phil

[Big Daddy Funk]

Possible Rally?

It would be great if you could make it Sandy. Three bikes makes it a rally. (Phil told me that so it must be true) Maybe you could meet up with Hamjam and Phil for the ride to the Hammer. Rick

[MaximPhil]

I am in for a definite mabe

Hi Sandy,
You have my number. Stay in touch.
Phil

[Sandy H]

Southern Ontario Riders

24 hours into the decision process and only one post
Would the great undecided at least express an opinion
the forecast for today was single digits in Mississauga and yet on the drive home from work it hit 14 and was still 12 at 8pm so forecasts are unreliable.
Hamjam says he is going by Car if we go.

Is there anybody out there
Phil

I am in for a definite mabe