BirdieMN 
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Woodbury, MN
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| 24 Aug 2006 9:32 AM |
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Twin Cities Metro Area:
As stated before we will be staging at the Petrol Pumper on US-52 just North of the Pine Bend Oil Refinery.
Petrol Pumper
11650 Courthouse Blvd
Inver Grove Hts, MN 55077
We will be departing there no later than 5:20 AM and heading South to meet up with the group in Rochester. Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can get everyone signed in on the waivers.
Thank you all and we will see you (early) Saturday morning!
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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hagtwo
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Moundsview,MN 55112
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| 24 Aug 2006 9:56 AM |
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any riders interested in staging in the Mounds View blaine area? also would like to meet and ride with the north metro crew. there will be 3-4 of us maybe more. |
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hagtwo
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Moundsview,MN 55112
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| 24 Aug 2006 10:46 AM |
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Unless there is a different plan there will be a staging at the Mermaid on hwy 10 and H2 in Mounds View at 4:00 am. we will leave there at 4:20. if the north metro crew wants to roll that way we can hook up.
due to road constuction on 694. the best route would be hwy 10 to 35 E to 52.
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USAF VET Viet Nam era
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
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| 24 Aug 2006 11:01 AM |
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Attention Mankato, MN Sector:
We will meet at Mankato Harley Davidson, 1200 North River Drive in Mankato (just off Hwy 14 and on Hwy 169). Everyone MUST sign a release form prior to departure. Make sure you have a full tank of gas and be ready to ride the 93 miles (2 hours) to Stewartville, MN to meet up with the rest of the Patriot Guard Riders from Minnesota.
4:00 am Stage at Mankato Harley Davidson
4:10 am Ride Briefing
4:20 am Depart Mankato Harley Davidson
Take Hwy 14 East to Hwy 52 South
Hwy 52 South to Hwy 63 South
Hwy 63 South cross I-90 and go 3/4 mile to Stewartville Kwik Trip.
6:30 am Arrive at Stewartville Kwik Trip, gas up for the 71 miles (1 hour 11 minutes) ride to LaCrosse WI. Then fall in line to the west of Kwik Trip on Schumacher Drive, 2x2 for an easy exit. If needed, the Builders-Choice parking lot is available for overflow. The road may have soft asphalt, so bring kickstand puck or pop can.
6:50 am Ride Briefing
7:00 am Depart for LaCrosse Harley Davidson
8:25 am Arrive at LaCrosse Harley Davidson for the final staging.
Please check this Forum should anything change, we will post any changed here.
We will be traveling at posted speed limits including Interstate speeds (70mph) riding in staggered formation. If this is beyond your riding skills or comfort level, please follow along behind the group on your own, cage it, or pass on this mission.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, something to eat, and appropriate riding gear for the weather forecast. Also bring a 3x5 foot flag and pole (if at all possible).
I look forward to seeing old friends, and meeting new friends on this mission. Everyone ride safe.
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Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
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hlange
Posts: 1004
NCR Captain, Bangor WI
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| 24 Aug 2006 11:11 AM |
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The latest so far:
Staging at the La Crosse area Harley Davidson Dealer (use exit #4 off of I-90) at 0830.
Stanfield Vending is donating 500 pastries for us. Panera Bread resturant is about 1.5 blocks from the dealer and will be open if you wish to purchase coffee or even breakfast.
We will be kickstands up at 0920 to move to St Paul's Lutheran Church parking lot (about a block from where the service will be).
Onalaska Police will be providing traffic control for us. We will be going up 12th Ave South to Main Street and then left to St Paul's Lutheran Church.
We will be providing a flagline on Main street during the visitation and when the service starts we will be realigning to provide a tunnel of honor from the church to the cemetary which is about 2 blocks away. If there are enough people I envision forming the flagline into the cemetary as needed.
Once we are parked at the begining of the visitation there should be no major movement of the bikes so as not to disrupt the church. The Onalaska Police may direct some bikes to form a line of honor from the church to the cemetary but most of us will be parked at the Lutheran church. Stay flexible!!
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Henry A. Lange BTC(SW)(USN)(Ret)
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:
"I served in the United States Navy""
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BirdieMN
Posts: 946
Woodbury, MN
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| 24 Aug 2006 11:16 AM |
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Henry,
Thanks for all of your hard work on this!
If there is anything we can do to help you on Saturday please let us know. |
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Nate "Birdie" Zenker
Metro/St. Cloud Area Senior Ride Captain
Member - Red Knights MC, MN Chapter 4
www.mnpatriotguard.org
Riding in Memory of:
Firefighter/EMT Don Juenemann, Firefighter/EMT Jason Shutes, Captain William Pooler, USN, USMM, The 343 - "Never Forget"
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CUGLAND
Posts: 347
Rochester, MN
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| 24 Aug 2006 11:29 AM |
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Henry, great job setting this up. I'm sure everything will go off without any major issues.
One questions, though. We are setting a flag line to and possibly into the cemetary. Have we been asked to stay for the burial and form a wall of flags, or are we to leave once the family and guests have entered the cemetary? |
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Craig Ugland
Ride Captain - Rochester Sector
Senior Ride Captain - Southern MN
Just as a soldier can not fight on an empty stomach, neither can they fight with a broken heart feeling that they fight unsupported by those for whom they fight.
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chzweeth
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La Crosse, WI
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| 24 Aug 2006 12:01 PM |
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If you plan on coming up US Hwy 14 from Madison or Hwy 61 from Dubuque, there is a detour west of Coon Valley to just south of La Crosse. The official detour will take you south on Hwy 162 to Stoddard, then north up Hwy 35. A more direct route to Onalaska is Hwy 162 north from Coon Valley to Hwy 33 and then east to La Crosse or all the way to Bangor and east on I-90 or Hwy 16.
For the return ride on scenic roads, I suggest:
East: Hwy 33 or Hwy 16 above or through the La Crosse River valley
North or south: Hwy 35 along the Mississippi River
West: Hwy 16 through the Root River valley
Also Bliss Rd up to Grandad's Bluff is washed out. If you want to go up to the Bluff, take Hwy 33 (Jackson St or State Rd in La Crosse) to CTH F and come in the back way. You can see 3 states from the Bluff and if you've never been, it is worth the effort.
Another scenic overlook is up Elm St N/Scenic Dr CTH 29 and CTH 1 from La Crescent. This is just off I-90/Hwy 14/61.
Charles Weeth
chzweeth@ooo-rah.com
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gwinslow
Posts: 535
Amboy, MN
Minnesota
Assistant State Captain
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| 24 Aug 2006 12:17 PM |
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ATTENTION Mankato Sector
Please see correct departure time, we leave at 4:20 AM instead of original time of 5:20. Again 4:20 AM. Sorry about that and THANK YOU BirdieMN for catching my mistake.
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George H Winslow, Jr.
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders
Red, White, & Blue Book - MN Coordinator |
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ahunter
Posts: 69
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| 24 Aug 2006 1:09 PM |
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North Metro Staging area-
For those of you heading down from Elk River, Ramsey, Anoka, Andover, Coon Rapids, Champlin, and the surrounding areas, here is the plan...
Meet at the Holiday Gas Station on 169 & Champlin Drive (across 169 from Super Target and in front of Lifetime Fitness). Leave the station at 4:00 am, but please arrive by 3:45-3:50 to fill out waiver forms. From there we will travel south on 169 to 62 East (crosstown), and then 55/52 south to meet up with the Metro group at the Petrol station in Inver Grove Heights. The total ride time (according to Map Quest) should be about 50 minutes.
If anyone wants to hook up with us along the way, we should be at 169/394 at approximately 4:15-4:20 am, and then at 169/62 at approximately 4:25-4:30 am. We will just be driving by, so join the group. You will have to fill out waivers in Inver Grove Heights.
Dave and I ride a red Suzuki V Strom with a Givi trunk, and will be at Holiday with the waivers. Kevin, the official NW Metro RC may not be able to make the mission, so we are planning this staging area with his approval.
Any questions, feel free to email me.
Until Saturday,
Alena Hunter
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Yohan
Posts: 49
SW WI, near New Diggings
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| 24 Aug 2006 1:09 PM |
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| I'll be leaving Benton at 0500. I will be riding up through Prairie du Chein. Anybody interested in riding with me let me know and we can arrange the time from there. |
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Keystone
Posts: 78
Albert Lea, MN
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| 24 Aug 2006 3:37 PM |
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Attention Albert Lea Sector members!
We will meet at 5:15 am at the Trails Traavel Center on I90. We will leave at 5:30 AM sharp. We will also stop at the Windmill Resturant at the Dexter exit @ 6:10 AM. Will will stop only long enough to pick up anyone in the eastern part of the sector. Those of you in the north end of the sector may want to stage there also.
We will then travel to the Harley Davidson in La Crosse, WI with one 15 minute stop along the way. Please show up with a full tank and a 3X5 flag!
Any ??'s feel free to e-mail me!
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Albert Lea, MN
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JDHOG 1550
Posts: 105
Randolph Wis.
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| 24 Aug 2006 4:15 PM |
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| I will not be attending this mission. I will be in a tux at a wedding. So I ask all of those attending to stand tall for me. Have a safe ride. THANKS TO YOU ALL |
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"Ride Hard." "Keep Your Powder Dry." "Tell Those You Love That You Do." (Forever A Patriot) Respectfully DeepFreeze
"Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty or safety."
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woodman
Posts: 9
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| 24 Aug 2006 4:19 PM |
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| I respect the young men and women today who put their lives of the line ... standing by in Fairmont MN |
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Papi
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Panama City
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| 24 Aug 2006 5:11 PM |
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| My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this hero |
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Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.
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Slowpoken'
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Yuba, Wi.
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| 24 Aug 2006 7:26 PM |
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| Question! Which side of the bike is proper for the American Flag? Right? I hope! See ya'all Sat AM! |
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We are what we are, we have what we have, because of the sacrifices, past & present ,of this nations fine young men & women! May the Good Lord watch over us all! |
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Zippy
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Phoenix, AZ
Director of Operations
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| 24 Aug 2006 7:31 PM |
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| Slowpoken' you are correct. The US flag goes on the right side of the bike as you are sitting on it. Ride safe. |
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Diane "Zippy" Anderson
PROUD Army Mom of SSgt Billy Myers 2nd Cavalry Stryker, Iraq
"...for those who man the battle line, the bugle whispers low, and freedom has a taste and price the protected never know..."
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wommwalsh
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Lakeville, MN
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| 24 Aug 2006 7:48 PM |
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It is with great sorrow that I make another entry in these forums.
To the family and friends of Sr. Airman Servais:
My family and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you in this troubling time. Words are a terribly small comfort for the price you have paid ensuring the freedom so many take for granted, and the words of a stranger even less so, but words are one of the few things I can offer.
I and thousands of others join you in your grief at Adam’s passing. I am humbled and proud to be able to take a small part in honoring the sacrifice he made for us.
I will be there.
To stand with our flag.
To shed my tears.
And honor a man who paid the ultimate price for liberty!
God bless you all!
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Free to live, free to ride, and proud to express my gratitude by honoring those who have sacrificed to keep it that way. |
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thejuggler
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St. Paul, MN
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| 24 Aug 2006 8:11 PM |
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Standing by in St. Paul. Planning to meet up with the South Metro group in Inver Grove.
Our prayers go out to his family.
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It is the duty of those that served and lived to honor and respect those that served and died. |
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gusotto
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Peosta, Iowa
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| 24 Aug 2006 8:51 PM |
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Yohan,
Some are coming out of Dubuque. Leaving DBQ about 4 AM. We could meet and ride together.
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strider54
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Blaine, MN
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| 24 Aug 2006 8:54 PM |
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My sympathies to the family and friends of Airman Servais. Thanks to
the family for allowing us to pay our respects. May our presence give
you some small comfort in your time of grief.
Hagtwo, I'm planning on meeting you at the Mermaid. Our route will take
us thru the construction on 694 heading to 35E but it will not pose any
problems as the traffic will be light to non-existent.
Godspeed to all.
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"It doesn't have to be like this, all we
need to do is make sure we keep talking."
Stephen Hawking
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Godspeed PGRs and be strong, this will never get easier. |
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silvercage
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| 24 Aug 2006 9:11 PM |
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| I will have the support vehicle loaded with water and rooom for 1 or 2 passengers @ the SE Metro staging area in InverGrove MN |
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hlange
Posts: 1004
NCR Captain, Bangor WI
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| 24 Aug 2006 9:29 PM |
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Henry A. Lange BTC(SW)(USN)(Ret)
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." Roert
"I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:
"I served in the United States Navy""
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JRedfield
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| 24 Aug 2006 10:01 PM |
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Twin Cities Southwest Metro Sector:
Since we will be leaving the Petrol Pumper in Inver Grove Heights at 5:20 AM I want to leave the Eden Prairie Mall no later than 4:20 AM. We will meet as before in the Parking area between Wildfire, Barnes & Noble and Sears, closer to the McDonalds end of the lot. There is a BP station right across the street if anyone needs gas, etc. The McDonalds is not open at that time of night.
Just a reminder to bring some water, some food, arrive with a full tank of gas and have your 3' X 5" flag with you.
We will leave the Eden Prairie Mall and take 494 East to Hiway 52, then 52 south to the Petrol Pumper. I have been that way many times and know where the Petrol Pumper is but I am not sure how long it will take us to get there so I am giving some extra time in there. Mapquest says 32 minutes so we will want to leave on time. I know we will have to have some time at the Staging area to get organized with the rest of the Metro so we want to be there around 5:00 AM
Please let me know if there are any questions.
Thank you!
"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
PGRSWMetro-RC@MN.rr.com
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"Kingpin"
John Redfield
Southwest Metro Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
metrosw@mnpatriotguard.org
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FJR_Warrior_73
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| 24 Aug 2006 10:11 PM |
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It is with mixed emotions that I post for the first time, excited to meet the group, wish it was under different circumstances. Kindest regards to the family.
As we depart from the service, I'll be heading to Minnesota through Arcadia WI, which is 1.5 -2 hours away from Onalaska via scenic (curvy) roads. From there I'll be heading north more or less parallelling WI 10 back to MN and heading north of Forest Lake. All of this will be on curvy roads, unless I get tired at which point I'll make a bee-line to WI 10 and proceed home.
If anyone wants to join me for the ride back, respond to this post and we canmake arrangements.
See you all Saturday. |
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