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Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

  1. 09-08-12, 09:43 AM #1
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    Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Latter half of August, SVenpointsixtwo (David) and I did a 4000-mile loop over the Trans-Labrador Highway and across Newfoundland. Instead of reposting the entire ride report here, I'll just direct you guys over to ADVrider if you want to read it:
    http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=823825

    It was an amazing trip.

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    OK....reading your report...and struck by this:




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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Great write up Mark and Dave! Still want to camp at Meat Cove but I think I'll take one of those little cabins! Then again, it looks like I might be able to find a tent just offshore! And FAK...what a gash....nasty!!!

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Quote Originally Posted by DucDave View Post
    Then again, it looks like I might be able to find a tent just offshore!
    I heard later that mine was by no means the first tent to get blown over the cliff...

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Great reading ..

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    Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Awesome report!

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    That was so cool, thanks for sharing. I ride vicariously through you.

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    nice!

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Quote Originally Posted by DucDave View Post
    Great write up Mark and Dave! Still want to camp at Meat Cove but I think I'll take one of those little cabins! Then again, it looks like I might be able to find a tent just offshore! And FAK...what a gash....nasty!!!
    It's healing up nice though! Canadian healthcare system FTW. Plus, chicks dig scars... right?

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Epic adventure 'n, as always.

    Sorry to hear about Dave's injury. But it sounds like it sure could be worse.

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Quote Originally Posted by SVenpointsixtwo View Post
    It's healing up nice though! Canadian healthcare system FTW. Plus, chicks dig scars... right?
    I think what chicks dig is the story that accompanies the scar...and you need to work on yours...!!!!

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Looks like you ran into Peter Savini

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    There we ran into a couple who'd just driven the Trans-Lab in their Mustang. They'd used duct tape to protect the paint finish and began peeling it off.


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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Quote Originally Posted by Rossco View Post
    Looks like you ran into Peter Savini
    Unlikely, the folks in the Mustang were actually really nice.

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Quote Originally Posted by DucDave View Post
    I think what chicks dig is the story that accompanies the scar...and you need to work on yours...!!!!
    Those Nova Scotian bears are real scrappy, eh? Those hosers were trying to break into my icebox and steal my Labatt, so I had to fight 'em off!

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    Re: Two NESRians explore Labrador and Newfoundland

    Quote Originally Posted by SVenpointsixtwo View Post
    Those Nova Scotian bears are real scrappy, eh? Those hosers were trying to break into my icebox and steal my Labatt, so I had to fight 'em off!
    Exactly....!

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