tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post8706416598507302321..comments2024-03-28T09:37:38.059-05:00Comments on Coop's Corner: MN Swan Ride 2013Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-49951750777534449722013-11-09T15:10:31.917-06:002013-11-09T15:10:31.917-06:00Bob,
Maybe the eagles have come over here, hungry ...Bob,<br />Maybe the eagles have come over here, hungry for a less temperate winter. Seems that their numbers around here have been increasing, especially so during the winter and spring, though that depends on the season.<br /><br />It was a good day for socializing and as mentioned, a good mix of riders that for the most part don't cross paths.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-17509827624778216132013-11-07T14:54:12.118-06:002013-11-07T14:54:12.118-06:00Coop:
this is the time of year where we can view ...<b>Coop:</b><br /><br />this is the time of year where we can view the Eagles<br /><br />http://www.hellobc.com/servicefelisting/science-nature-or-animals/4564627/annual-eagle-fest-kilby-park-on-harrison-bay.aspx<br /><br />there are various places where you can go to see them<br /><br />http://www.brackendaleeagles.com/<br /><br />we used to go all the time. Many years ago they had record sightings but now, you don't see many. They come to devour the salmon as they head upstream to spawn<br /><br />at least you had a nice day to ride and to meet up with old friends<br /><br />bob<br /><a href="http://www.wetcoastscootin.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Riding the Wet Coast</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05258612401956399482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-41527974524295197252013-11-04T20:12:02.141-06:002013-11-04T20:12:02.141-06:00When we left Pier4 after breakfast, I headed direc...When we left Pier4 after breakfast, I headed directly to the park to meet friends there. Dave, Mary and Tim went up the tributary valley, knowing that sometimes, for whatever reason, swans settle there for a rest rather than down closer to the Mississippi. None were found up there either. It may be early in the season yet, the last weeks have been so nice and not very normal-October.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-7974562724896231762013-11-04T20:09:31.947-06:002013-11-04T20:09:31.947-06:00For a number of years, there were thousands at Rie...For a number of years, there were thousands at Rieck's Lake. I remember bus loads of folks from all over to see swans so thick out there on the water that it looked like you could walk across on them. They are migrating; I heard some at 5AM Saturday morning overhead; couldn't see them but they are spectacular to hear. The river takes an almost 90 degree bend right by us and they wisely cut the corner.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-50157405504366637142013-11-04T20:06:46.277-06:002013-11-04T20:06:46.277-06:00Warren is a friend of mine and has graduated from ...Warren is a friend of mine and has graduated from all sorts of big bikes to the Helix. He and I both did our best to 'sell' our buddies on them Sunday but the majority of the motorcycle world is still not quite ready to be Helicised. That doesn't mean that we'll give up. Warren is more excited about his than I am of mine and that's a lot.<br /><br />The primary reason that I took the Helix yesterday morning was because of the frosty morning. You'd be surprised at the coverage the pointy nose provides......all in Lazee style comfort :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-18084636877523723092013-11-04T20:01:13.728-06:002013-11-04T20:01:13.728-06:00It truly was nice for November; the wind was chall...It truly was nice for November; the wind was challenging all day long and there were many comments. I've thought the TU's were pretty from day one and was really impressed with the couple of miles that Jim let me try his over. 250's and I get along very, very well.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-37743821778239015652013-11-04T19:31:53.896-06:002013-11-04T19:31:53.896-06:00Kevin, thanks for the kind words and welcome! We ...Kevin, thanks for the kind words and welcome! We really do have some great riding in the region; fun roads are just about limitless. Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-1845157833783076332013-11-04T19:22:55.943-06:002013-11-04T19:22:55.943-06:00There SHOULD be many more of us. :)There SHOULD be many more of us. :)Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-65938170132726774692013-11-04T12:25:39.290-06:002013-11-04T12:25:39.290-06:00 where Swan ? where Swan ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-71122772203870587342013-11-04T11:18:25.146-06:002013-11-04T11:18:25.146-06:00"250 at breakfast"
With all that you wr...<i>"250 at breakfast"</i><br /><br />With all that you wrote, that is what caught my eye. Too bad there weren't many birds at the lake. In the spring, we can have thousands of birds (geese, swans, etc.) at the local bird sanctuary on their migration north.<br />RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-7793205836044681432013-11-04T11:06:05.864-06:002013-11-04T11:06:05.864-06:00It seems like you were mighty lucky with the weath...It seems like you were mighty lucky with the weather. Good for you. So cool, that you found another Helix rider. Those gems are not often seen on the road anymore. In Europe there is quite the fandom around this specific scooter.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-10935473026368163862013-11-04T11:04:52.621-06:002013-11-04T11:04:52.621-06:00A great day on two wheels. Looks like the weather...A great day on two wheels. Looks like the weather cooperated for you too even if it was chilly.<br /><br />So you got bit by the TU bug.... Welcome to the club. Some days we regret selling ours. It was great for putting around and Brad would love to cafe it.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-34512100216637116182013-11-04T10:09:13.173-06:002013-11-04T10:09:13.173-06:00Really enjoy your ride reports. Our grandkids and ...Really enjoy your ride reports. Our grandkids and their parents recently moved to Wabasha and we decided to leave our bikes there. I was surprised how "remote" it gets on the WI side of the river. Beautiful country and very surprised with the quality of the roads. We have used several of your rides as a starting point for ours. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16118960013384513017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6972915028116604677.post-89092537267271176652013-11-04T09:23:27.740-06:002013-11-04T09:23:27.740-06:00I failed to mention earlier that the last two time...I failed to mention earlier that the last two times I was visiting the Lodi marsh, there was a guy on a Pointy Scooter obviously enjoying the backroads. It was obviously not YOU, but you have another kindred spirit over here.Martha https://www.blogger.com/profile/02785787084073523841noreply@blogger.com