ECOdork’s NC update

[ECOdork]

Well we have finally arrived in NC! We had some vehicular problems right off the bat--in the 909, no less! But major props to Rob's shop (Harbor Auto in Costa Mesa) as they made good on their warranty for the clutch replacement and fixed ye’old Xterra up quick-like and at no charge and they reimbursed us for the towing we had to get! Very honorable. I’d venture to call them the best Japanese car shop in the OC! No question I'd recommend them to family or go back to them if we still lived there.

Anywho, we got here Sunday morning. It was a loooooooong drive of 2600 miles WITH a stinking trailer. Haven’t hit any trails yet...sh!t, we don't even have the microwave or fridge yet! Luckily, a bottle of caramel exploded in the uhaul and spilled that crap all over my bike and fork! Once I clean her up I’ll be hitting some dirt. Hopefully I don't have to service my fork again.... Still in unpack-mode though for now…

Once again I gotta give a special thanks to Gonz, “The Don”, STR, and the STR family. No exaggeration--you guys and gals have truly been like a family during our time in Cali. Can’t say that anywhere I have lived--or will ever live--will rival SoCal.

We’re missing SoCal, but the house is nice and things certainly will be cheaper out here. But how easily I forgot what humidity feels like…UGH! Glad we have AC now!

I’ll be checking in often as SoCal and STR are the source of MTB goodness, as far as I’m concerned…and I’ll want to order a shirt when you slackers finally get your buttz in gear on that!

And I’ll post a pic or two of the sweet—I hope —NC stylee singletrack. At the very least, the mountains in the western part of the state were freakin’ killer to drive through!

If you ever find yourself in the Raleigh-Durham area, don’t hesitate to contact ECOdork a.k.a. Lance
lancefontaine@tulanealumni.net

It truly has been an honor STR!

Thanks for the update Lance! Not sure if you saw our "tribute to you" thread but lots of us commented on it.

Glad to hear the only thing that exploded on the way out was that caramel! Definitely keep us posted and I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say post some pix of some trails once you get all settled in.

[ECOdork]

I may have missed it! can you post the linky? Can't keep up with the 500+ unread posts!

I may have to drive back west and slap you if you say it's in the new "Ladies of STR" section!

Originally Posted by i am dino

Thanks for the update Lance! Not sure if you saw our "tribute to you" thread but lots of us commented on it.

Glad to hear the only thing that exploded on the way out was that caramel! Definitely keep us posted and I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say post some pix of some trails once you get all settled in.

[TURNERob]

Here ya go Lance, quite a few pics in there also! http://socaltrailriders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3336

Glad you made it out to NC safely and thanks for the kind words about our shop.....much appreciated

Is that a house you are renting? Looks nice! Keep in touch man

[dstepper]

Glad you made it out safely, will be waiting for some extreme hunking pics from NC.

[ocrider]

glad you made it safley Lance. GOod luck out there. HAve fun and ride your bike!

Link to thread with us hitting the Luge Gap on the fairwell ride...

http://socaltrailriders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3370

[TURNERob]

Originally Posted by dstepper

Glad you made it out safely, will be waiting for some extreme hunking pics from NC.

Dean, please fill us in on something. What the hell is "hunking"???

Originally Posted by i am dino

Link to thread with us hitting the Luge Gap on the fairwell ride...

http://socaltrailriders.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3370

Look above eh

[dstepper]

Originally Posted by TURNERob

Dean, please fill us in on something. What the hell is "hunking"???




Look above eh

My bad you picky mechman...hucking

[CalEpic]

Nice casa bro! Keep the updates coming.

C

[bananaseat]

good to hear from you. house looks large enough to house some visiting str homies.... take care.

[PHAT TIRE]

Sweet pad Lance. Can I come help and lick the Carmel off your bike? Ummmm good bicycle.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by PHAT TIRE

Can I come help and lick the Carmel off your bike?

whooahhh!!

[ECOdork]

Thanks for posting the linky, I must have missed that thread in all the chaos of moving.

But to reiterate, it was a great ride for a great final ride, or something like that!

And thanks for all the kind words!

Not much new to add. I wish I could say I've explored all the sweet s/t but we're still painting/unpacking....though I did have a job interview today!
Hopefully get some clams to build up a sweet 29'er SS!

Thanks phattire, but the only person licking or biting my bike will be me!

I swear I'll dust off/wipe off ye'olde Rocky Mountain and hit some trails soon!