Rydther Rally 2013 -- photo thread -- Hawthorne -- Hell yes
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Dr_SLO
Well-known member
Ain't that the truth! These pics look so awesome. Even though I had a stupendous time traversing the passes on Saturday the dirt looks astonishingly phenomenal! I want to be there right now damnit!
veefereefer
Well-known member
Awesome Nicki!:thumbup
Nemo Brinker
Tonight we ride
Seriously. I love seeing everyone's different slice of reality at Hawthorne!
Me too.. makes me want to be a part of all of them and that means I have to stay in Hawthorne for 2 weeks..:laughing So awesome.
Barf books will have some nice new pics... I know there are more out there.. so bring 'em~!
Dmitriy
ㅅ
Trail, Beer & the BARF salute! (click for larger size)
Thah beer was opened only after I rode a few corners more and we concluded it was ether a trials ride down with camping there for the night or BBQ back in town. The choice was obvious :drool:drool:drool
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hondagrl
wuss
Spring rally... Likely to Paso Robles in May. Also good fun.ort
But I won't be living at Lake Nacimiento anymore next May
NowDatsLivin
Noob in Training
You asked, and Dmitriy has delivered! NICE!
Hope you feel better now, I sure do.
We were wooped, or at least I was, I'm glad he got those shots, mine are more of butts n bikes, he's got smiling faces n stuff in his!
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NowDatsLivin
Noob in Training
Bodeeelicious
Well this isn’t even a ride report at this point it’s more of a walk-thru-Bodie report.
Last year we kinda zoomed by and caught a few glimpses of its mystery and coolness but we also had a very important BBQ to get to and just could not dally at that particular juncture.
Of course after seeing the pictures later on teh BARFS, I really wanted to get out there and get off the bike and see it up close and personal this time. At least part of it! That went down as planned. Yesssss.
Perhaps I can pass along a shred of that inspiration…ahhh kin tryyyy.
This Methodist church with the lovely architectural details is one of the first buildings we came across as we strolled into town, its roof was recently replaced but overall the original and preserved state of all this exposed wood was amazing.
A few of the buildings were set up so as to let you enter a room or foyer and peek in. Fascinating views into the past.
With no proper in-wall insulation in those days (yeah, just like my 1906 hizzy!), layers is how they cut the drafts. PG&E Energy Audit folks would n-o-t approve. The remnants of sagging, stained, and shredded layers on the walls took me back to Angel Island when I was a kid. Our family would hike around the island and I could not stay out of those old abandoned homes -- they were the former living quarters of the military (and others I'm sure) stationed out there over the years and had wallpaper, beds, and a few pieces of personal effects and furniture still inside. It felt like making discoveries about a long lost ghost town island or sumpin' at the time ... a little scary too.
The textures of the aged wood and the craftsmanship of the buildings alone could have kept me entertained for hours, but the left-behind tools and provisions and personal items and such inside made it that much more interesting.
Lots of beautiful details. How some of this survives the extreme winters ... and vandals ... is beyond me. There have been fires over the years that have quite decimated the number of structures, but there is still so much to see.
Looks cozy...rich soothing colors…good for snoozing…back when single beds were...single beds.
This tin siding was popular and the colors were gorgeous. Flattened out cans? My guess. That's a lot of Spaghettios!
The store was pretty well stocked with all manner of household goods, comestibles and merchandise, and several of the brand names and trademarks are recognizable -- really haven't changed much. Love the tin ceiling tiles.
Hills Bros coffee...made me flash on the huge lit up sign in SF at the roasting building that was such an animated landmark. Where'd it go? I lost track of that over the years...it's gone, yeah. Probably not PC anymore and I'm prolly dating myself big time and betta just shaddap.
The whole town ran a bit up the hills and still had a fair number of standing buildings remaining, plus a large mining operation up a ways. In the window were a number of hand tools, implements, and hand saws ... the type Pop-Eye and Brutus would use together ... snorffle.
'Sup Joe? Most of the homes were on the compact side but they still had nice scrollwork, decorative moldings, and other eye-pleasing touches. Definitely these were more than simple utilitarian labor shelters. Some were plain, a few were shacks, but many were quite handsome. Considering the scarcity of wood out here you had to give the Bodie pioneers and inhabitants some credit, a l-o-t of credit for their resourcefulness and tenacity ... simply to survive.
Snazzy detailing on the panels and some out-there knob and tube overhead lighting. We don't need no stinkin conduit...
Interesting choice of bedroom decor with George's portrait presiding there. But getting real with the clothes hung on the wall and over the headboard. Just an everyday scene. The Bodie literature says that lots of stuff just got left behind as it lay when folks took off but you have to imagine some of this was restaged. Great stuff in any case.
There were large and small old treasures strewn about and pieces of rusted scraps here and there in the brush. This old car was mostly complete, the wooden parts had largely disintegrated though.
Mayhem rolled in and took over this vintage sedan for a few minutes, I don't know who was having more fun, the guys squeezing in there, or those of us enjoying the spectacle.
This remote town was electrified and while it's a bit of a wild example here, that seriously looks a lot like what's up in my attic. Not much has changed. Works just dandy though. There were what looked like gas lines for lighting in a few buildings too. Yeah I have that in my attic too. That's disconnected tho. :chuci
Some of the houses were downright cute as a button. I'd grab Toto and move right into that!
Well this isn’t even a ride report at this point it’s more of a walk-thru-Bodie report.
Last year we kinda zoomed by and caught a few glimpses of its mystery and coolness but we also had a very important BBQ to get to and just could not dally at that particular juncture.
Of course after seeing the pictures later on teh BARFS, I really wanted to get out there and get off the bike and see it up close and personal this time. At least part of it! That went down as planned. Yesssss.
Perhaps I can pass along a shred of that inspiration…ahhh kin tryyyy.
This Methodist church with the lovely architectural details is one of the first buildings we came across as we strolled into town, its roof was recently replaced but overall the original and preserved state of all this exposed wood was amazing.
A few of the buildings were set up so as to let you enter a room or foyer and peek in. Fascinating views into the past.
With no proper in-wall insulation in those days (yeah, just like my 1906 hizzy!), layers is how they cut the drafts. PG&E Energy Audit folks would n-o-t approve. The remnants of sagging, stained, and shredded layers on the walls took me back to Angel Island when I was a kid. Our family would hike around the island and I could not stay out of those old abandoned homes -- they were the former living quarters of the military (and others I'm sure) stationed out there over the years and had wallpaper, beds, and a few pieces of personal effects and furniture still inside. It felt like making discoveries about a long lost ghost town island or sumpin' at the time ... a little scary too.
The textures of the aged wood and the craftsmanship of the buildings alone could have kept me entertained for hours, but the left-behind tools and provisions and personal items and such inside made it that much more interesting.
Lots of beautiful details. How some of this survives the extreme winters ... and vandals ... is beyond me. There have been fires over the years that have quite decimated the number of structures, but there is still so much to see.
Looks cozy...rich soothing colors…good for snoozing…back when single beds were...single beds.
This tin siding was popular and the colors were gorgeous. Flattened out cans? My guess. That's a lot of Spaghettios!
The store was pretty well stocked with all manner of household goods, comestibles and merchandise, and several of the brand names and trademarks are recognizable -- really haven't changed much. Love the tin ceiling tiles.
Hills Bros coffee...made me flash on the huge lit up sign in SF at the roasting building that was such an animated landmark. Where'd it go? I lost track of that over the years...it's gone, yeah. Probably not PC anymore and I'm prolly dating myself big time and betta just shaddap.
The whole town ran a bit up the hills and still had a fair number of standing buildings remaining, plus a large mining operation up a ways. In the window were a number of hand tools, implements, and hand saws ... the type Pop-Eye and Brutus would use together ... snorffle.
'Sup Joe? Most of the homes were on the compact side but they still had nice scrollwork, decorative moldings, and other eye-pleasing touches. Definitely these were more than simple utilitarian labor shelters. Some were plain, a few were shacks, but many were quite handsome. Considering the scarcity of wood out here you had to give the Bodie pioneers and inhabitants some credit, a l-o-t of credit for their resourcefulness and tenacity ... simply to survive.
Snazzy detailing on the panels and some out-there knob and tube overhead lighting. We don't need no stinkin conduit...
Interesting choice of bedroom decor with George's portrait presiding there. But getting real with the clothes hung on the wall and over the headboard. Just an everyday scene. The Bodie literature says that lots of stuff just got left behind as it lay when folks took off but you have to imagine some of this was restaged. Great stuff in any case.
There were large and small old treasures strewn about and pieces of rusted scraps here and there in the brush. This old car was mostly complete, the wooden parts had largely disintegrated though.
Mayhem rolled in and took over this vintage sedan for a few minutes, I don't know who was having more fun, the guys squeezing in there, or those of us enjoying the spectacle.
This remote town was electrified and while it's a bit of a wild example here, that seriously looks a lot like what's up in my attic. Not much has changed. Works just dandy though. There were what looked like gas lines for lighting in a few buildings too. Yeah I have that in my attic too. That's disconnected tho. :chuci
Some of the houses were downright cute as a button. I'd grab Toto and move right into that!
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NowDatsLivin
Noob in Training
Bodeeelicious ... resurrected for a second.
And a few shots of the dudes...
Paul and Joe
Paul had gone up the hill to see the mine up close and we were both trying to figure out the purposes of all these huge pieces of old school machinery. Major braided cable on that spool.
After reading the sign (yeah I cheated and read the instructions) it made sense that this structure was a hoist, it would be placed over a mine pit and ore and materials would hoisted up with this bad boy. Looks sturdy. Guys look pretty solid too. :teeth
A BARF photo shoot was in progress over on that hummock. Finally, a group more snap-happy than me!
Time to hit that trail again, we've got a rascally sand pit, some beer, and tortilla chips to go find before sunset!
And a few shots of the dudes...
Paul and Joe
Paul had gone up the hill to see the mine up close and we were both trying to figure out the purposes of all these huge pieces of old school machinery. Major braided cable on that spool.
After reading the sign (yeah I cheated and read the instructions) it made sense that this structure was a hoist, it would be placed over a mine pit and ore and materials would hoisted up with this bad boy. Looks sturdy. Guys look pretty solid too. :teeth
A BARF photo shoot was in progress over on that hummock. Finally, a group more snap-happy than me!
Time to hit that trail again, we've got a rascally sand pit, some beer, and tortilla chips to go find before sunset!
deathbug74
owns 99
this. they give me a chance to experience it vicariously through the pictures when i couldn't be there in person.
ManInBlack
Mayor McCheese
Yes, great pics Nicki, and a great write up too.
wheel_muse
bicycles 'n motos
Nikki,
Tanx for makin' all the pix 'n smearin' out th' hilarity!
Tanx for makin' all the pix 'n smearin' out th' hilarity!
Dr_SLO
Well-known member
Nicki you're really spoiling us with these pics of Bodie. They're just great I love Bodie. The place has such a surreal vibe to it.
You don't need no dirt bike to get to Bodie:x I was up there last year on the R1:teeth You should've seen the faces on the folks in the car I had to pass on the way in. Priceless :rofl
I concede that a dirt bike would be much, much, much more fun though:ride
You don't need no dirt bike to get to Bodie:x I was up there last year on the R1:teeth You should've seen the faces on the folks in the car I had to pass on the way in. Priceless :rofl
I concede that a dirt bike would be much, much, much more fun though:ride
Kornholio
:wave
Budget cuts? :dunno
wannabe
"Insignificant Other"
I was actually tempted to ride my Goldwing to Bodie, but I decided to sleep in instead.