Spyder Trip to Tunnel of Trees

[dltang]

Well, here are some photos from our Spyder trip to the northwestern side of the lower peninsula of Michigan. We camped at Mackinaw city which is right at the tip of the mitten and then we rode down the western coastline for an absolutely beautiful ride with Lake Michigan at it's finest. It is not quite tourist season yet so it was hard to find a lot to do and places to eat. But it seems that when you do find something it turns out to be a diamond in the rough. If everything had been open we probably never would have found this little dinner called the Bridgeview diner. It is all a 1950's kind of theme and the owner/chef/waitress/hostess/entertainment was really great. I will try to get video posted in the next few days, but in the mean time here are a few of the still shots I got. Brian has more on his camera that he can add to the thread as well.

 

[dltang]

Here's some more

Tried to get the Bridge in the background

 

[dltang]

A few more with SpyderBear

Here SpyderBear is trying on leathers, alas, we didn't buy them.

 

[SpyderDeb]

hyea:Thanks for sharing! I hope to do that ride with my husband in the near future! What was the temp like? :clap:

 

[dltang]

Here is a little video from the diner we ate at in the first photos in this thread. I am currently working on the ride video through the tunnel, that video should be posted within the hour.
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ShfdqKtyps"]YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]

 

[dltang]

Here is video of the beginning of The Tunnel of Trees. The camera is a little wavey because I don't think this camera is really meant to be mounted this way. Also, if you are offended by Christian music, do not watch. It is just that the scenery is so beautiful, it is a real gift of God. So anyway here is Brian riding on his spyder, enjoy. [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5uo9Xr5x0Q"]YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]

 

[effgjamis]

Tis great.... great show....

 

[SpyderByter]

Thanks for sharing

 

[RubyRed]

:agree:

 

[Firefly]

I love the bridge - walked it a few times - great thing to do if you can do it (5 mile span plus 1 mile each side). It moves far more than you realize when driving across- you can really feel it when you walk it.. I have photos of the bridge 1/2 built from when my parents were on their honeymoon. Such an amazing structure. Going to ride across it this summer on a trip over to MN.

Tunnel of trees is a great ride - fall is the best time for a color tour - but with all the leaf coverage - I wouldn't want to do it on 2 wheels again!

 

[dltang]

One more for anyone that likes to watch ride videos
[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ftnwxg-fE"]YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]

 

[babyanlee]

Looked like fun thanks for sharing :thumbup::clap:

 

[Director]

Beautiful

Great job, Deb! The music is very nice as well. :thumbup: Thanks for sharing. I wish I could have been there - and I would have if I had not been teaching the motorcycle course that weekend. Oh well, there will be other events and we will ride together again soon, I'm sure.
Best regards,
Bruce

 

[docdoru]

Thank you :thumbup:

 

[Capt John]

Thanks, I enjoyed the video and the music :thumbup:. Was that Hillsong music?

 

[dltang]

Thanks, I enjoyed the video and the music :thumbup:. Was that Hillsong music?

Yes that was Hillsong, both Brian and I really like their music.

 

[Firefly]

I'll stick with my Ozzy & AC/DC .

 

[bjt]

I'll stick with my Ozzy & AC/DC .

I used to listen to a little Ozzy (Randy Rhoads era) but ACDC is like nails on a chalkboard to me. :gaah:

 

[Director]

I used to listen to a little Ozzy (Randy Rhoads era) but ACDC is like nails on a chalkboard to me. :gaah:

You would appreciate this then Brian. A while ago, a friend of ours suggested we all go to an AC/DC concert when they were scheduled to play here in London. Gail got a horrified look on her face and said, "Are you kidding? Stick a fork in my eye!" I don't think she is a fan either.

 

[Firefly]

This past year + has been my 'retro' rock concert year:

Saw:

AC/DC (twice)
Rush (twice)
Police
Tom Petty
Van Halen
Bob Seger
Eric Clapton
Robert Cray
Buddy Guy
Styx
Santana
Dropkick Murphys

Probably missing a few--- hard to remember them all.

This years schedule is a bit lighter for me:

Aerosmith
ZZ Top
Metallica
AC/DC
Dropkick Murphys
Tommy Emmanuel
Old 97's

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For anyone that's really into guitars and players - Tommy Emmanuel is AMAZING. He's coming to the State Theater in Kalamazoo Michigan.Sat. Sep 26, 2009 08:00 PM .

Check this out:

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX0eTp7SoNU"]YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
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Sorry for going so far OT---- music will take me OT every time!

Rock on Ferris!

Actually this one is even more impressive:

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZNJf-h7F8s&feature=related"]YouTube- Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]