I ended the day running from the rain.
Behind me
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/pict...pictureid=5611



In front of me
http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/pict...pictureid=5610





Since it is supposed to be 90% chance of rain and sleet tomorrow, I am
holing up in the new, opulent Motel 6 in Hot Springs, SD. I went to
Wooly's for a steak. The front desk gal assured me it was a restaurant,
but I shaved just in case.


Time to catch up on some reading!

Map link
Close calls: none
Song of the Day: Bad Lands -- Bruce Springsteen
Philosophical thought: Stop worrying about what might happen
Dining: Wooly's: Rib eye, potatoes, salad. A-

Nope, not a clue. The only thing I can think of is the Association song 'Windy'.

Cool! I've only seen pictures, so I've never seen that perspective. :rock:
They've always been that way. This is why they were almost wiped out; they would stand there while the hunters shot them, and surrounded by their dead friends they would still stand there.

Didn't they film Starship Troopers in the Badlands? Looked a heck of alot like the scenes on Planet P from those shots you took Neal.

*edit. Checked it out and they did film in parts of the badlands. Nothing in SD from the sources I've checked though.

D'oh....:damn:
Yeah never heard of the A model and it didn't help as both the tail and canopy confused me.
so EA-6A Electric Intruder isn't it?

Anyway thanks for clearing that up, as mentioned I should stick to vintage planes as in military aircraft with a prop :haha: because my knowledge about cold war jets and military jets in general is limited.

Great update Neal, love what I am seeying right there Custer State park looks like a nice drive with a nice view :yeah:

Did you try asking them where the nearest Steakhouse is?

HunterICX

Great pics Neal and Springsteen's music is the perfect riding music to accompany you.

Awesome photos and information Neal....it feels like I'm out there with you :sunny:

No you are right it was called the Electronic Intruder(I had Prowler in my head for some reason) but it was an EW platform it only carried jammers into combat they did use them in Vietnam and they where very effective so they came up with the B model which was much better.i think the As where all very early production A-6As that they modified adding the tail radome that is about the only thing that makes them visually different than an A-6.

@Falkirion you are very observant the only thing I recall about Starshiptroopers is the shower scene.

I like the Philosophical thought for 4/26 very good advice.

If you see any moose, don't taunt them. Don't make me tell all of my Yellostone Park stories.:dead:

Got me a postcard from a guy on a motorcycle. Once I get my scanner hooked back up to my new computer, I'll post some pics.

That's cool Tak...check out #34 :cool:

It's a cold but clear Sat morning in Hot Springs, SD. On the way to Colorado.

And I stop holding my breath now! I was worried after no update yesterday. :sunny:

C'mon Neal quit holding out on us! We need another update.:D

Wendy and I just landed back in Houston, safe and sound, though the old girl is a bit winded and my knees feel like an elephant stepped on them! My daughter called Sat morning and reminded me that she has a piano recital today at 3pm :o So, from SD, through Wyoming, Denver and the Raton Pass (see if you can find that!) and down across the Texas Panhandle.

Pics and the final ride report later today, if I can stay awake. :doh:

(PS: Steve, due to the rain and sleet Friday, I did maintenance on the bike, stayed in my motel room and read, Nothing to report.

Steve has just hailed you on Skype, we both see you as 'online'....main thing is you had a safe and enjoyable time :sunny: