I lost myself today

derf · 08-26-2009, 06:17 PM

So I'm in Gettysburg for work this week, took the afternoon off went riding by myself. I started off by cruising the battlefield a bit, which other than the monuments everywhere sucked because of all the traffic and people. Add in I was in full leathers, under the sun in 90 degree weather.

Finally after climbing one of the observation towers, I sorta spotted a funish looking road, went back down, jumped on the bike and went. Mostly nice roads some twisties, but with long stretches of nothing but farm land. Then I kept turning corners trying to go toward this one mountain, which I never got to.

Then finally after a while I decided to come back for dinner, and my GPS was dead, it would start up and immediately let me know the battery was dead and the shut itself off. So I'm lost in PA, no clue where to go from there. I hadnt seen another person in a good half an hour and no houses around, no people.

I stopped had a smoke and a park ranger walks out of the woods behind me. Thank god. I asked him where I was, and the first words out of his mouth was Cunningham state park. Like I really knew where that was? Turns out I was 20 miles into Maryland in a state park. Damnned if I knew how I got there. Anyway he gives me directions to get back, which only required 2 turns (nice!). And I'm back here an hour later.

Moral of the story.... I should have turned off the GPS last night when I got back.

marko138 · 08-26-2009, 06:24 PM

Sorry I couldn't meet ya man. I'm on my way back to harrisburg now but won't be back till after 7.

Amber Lamps · 08-26-2009, 06:45 PM

Cigarette lighter socket and spare gps charger FTW!!!

Dave · 08-26-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Cigarette lighter socket and spare gps charger FTW!!!

he has the sockets, dunno why he wouldnt have the cable

derf · 08-26-2009, 07:55 PM

I closed my car door with the plug hanging out then drove herewith it dragging. By the time I saw it, it was flat. I can charge it off my computer but thats it for now

Dave · 08-26-2009, 08:17 PM

i think i have some spare gps to car 12v cables in my work van if you want a freebie

Krypt Keeper · 08-27-2009, 09:43 AM

Went to Gettysburg last yr. Did the whole driving tour with the wife, and if you don't have a map good luck.

did see some signs for free range eggs, goats milk, and fresh free range goat cheese..

itgirl · 08-27-2009, 10:39 AM

i live 20 mins. from gbg. the novelty has worn off for me. cunningham falls? that's quite a detour, derf.

while you're in gbg. go hit up the pike restaurant. it's the closest you'll come to a biker bar in that town.

marko138 · 08-27-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by itgirl

i live 20 mins. from gbg. the novelty has worn off for me. cunningham falls? that's quite a detour, derf.

while you're in gbg. go hit up the pike restaurant. it's the closest you'll come to a biker bar in that town.

Are you coming to the Rally in Oct?

itgirl · 08-27-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Are you coming to the Rally in Oct?

i'm planning on dropping by in the evening. i work during the day. i wouldn't miss it!

08-26-2009, 06:17 PM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I lost myself today So I'm in Gettysburg for work this week, took the afternoon off went riding by myself. I started off by cruising the battlefield a bit, which other than the monuments everywhere sucked because of all the traffic and people. Add in I was in full leathers, under the sun in 90 degree weather. Finally after climbing one of the observation towers, I sorta spotted a funish looking road, went back down, jumped on the bike and went. Mostly nice roads some twisties, but with long stretches of nothing but farm land. Then I kept turning corners trying to go toward this one mountain, which I never got to. Then finally after a while I decided to come back for dinner, and my GPS was dead, it would start up and immediately let me know the battery was dead and the shut itself off. So I'm lost in PA, no clue where to go from there. I hadnt seen another person in a good half an hour and no houses around, no people. I stopped had a smoke and a park ranger walks out of the woods behind me. Thank god. I asked him where I was, and the first words out of his mouth was Cunningham state park. Like I really knew where that was? Turns out I was 20 miles into Maryland in a state park. Damnned if I knew how I got there. Anyway he gives me directions to get back, which only required 2 turns (nice!). And I'm back here an hour later. Moral of the story.... I should have turned off the GPS last night when I got back. __________________

08-26-2009, 07:55 PM	#5
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I closed my car door with the plug hanging out then drove herewith it dragging. By the time I saw it, it was flat. I can charge it off my computer but thats it for now __________________

08-26-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i think i have some spare gps to car 12v cables in my work van if you want a freebie __________________ TWF Post whore #6

08-26-2009, 06:24 PM	#2
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	Sorry I couldn't meet ya man. I'm on my way back to harrisburg now but won't be back till after 7.

08-26-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Cigarette lighter socket and spare gps charger FTW!!!

08-27-2009, 09:43 AM	#7
Krypt Keeper Kneedragger Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: VA Moto: CBR1100XX, Daytona 600 Posts: 174	Went to Gettysburg last yr. Did the whole driving tour with the wife, and if you don't have a map good luck. did see some signs for free range eggs, goats milk, and fresh free range goat cheese..