Noodling About Nicholas

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As Jack Frost refused to relinquish his grip, I got a later than usual start this day. Headed north on WV 20 just across the Nicholas County line and then picked up Snow Hill Road. Brought back a memory of my last trip on a KLR in late winter…let me just say that this road came by its name honestly.

Me and Lil’ Red then worked our way through the mountains to Old Nicholas Road, stopping occasionally to snap pictures of scenic vistas, beautiful ridge top farms, livestock and antique tractors. I was hard on the binders to get stopped for a snapshot of a just dropped, still wobbly Black Angus calf when I looked ahead 50 yards down the road to their barn and there…well there…stood a HUMONGOUS Rottweiler, no doubt named Billy T Badazz. He was already in full attack pose, so I opted for full throttle 3rd gear acceleration straight at him instead. He never even flinched. I swerved hard left at the last second to zip past him and luckily his play fell short. I swear I felt Lil’ Red give a sigh of relief! It is for certain, that’s one secure baby moo cow.

I’ll shut up now (yes, you can sigh in relief too) and let my video do the talkin’. :cheers:

gad dam
 

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Another very nice video! Enjoy your work very much. :)
 

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Well done! Good scenery and nice music. That old Mill is a real treasure. Not many of those around anymore.
 

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Thanks guys.


And ptfjjj, the mill is actually 3. Parts were scavenged, moved and reassembled to make it whole again. It is fully operable and park visitors can buy freshground wheat and buckwheat flour in season. It really is a living monument and one of the most photographed spots in WV.
 

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Nice ride report. The area north and west of here looks a lot like your area. ( which is why I have a S10 on order). Unlike us, your state knows how to pave roads. (another reason to own a S10; long(ish) travel suspension) Again: nice.
 

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Wow!!!! Another GREAT video!!! A couple things come to mind.............. I need to get "back out East" again sometime AND I gotta stop more and take pictures!!!!

Thanks for sharing!!
 

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Thanks gentlemen. Glad it was worth your viewing.

Yamaguy, There's at least a million miles of dirt in WV that are responsible for my S10 bing ordered. I thought that I would dirt out the Versys, but it is simply too much fun to mess with. I just hope it survives the S10 purchase.



Rod, head on out; we're always open. Perhaps a ride exchange is in order. I've never been to Colorado!
 

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spklbuk said:
Rod, head on out; we're always open. Perhaps a ride exchange is in order. I've never been to Colorado!
I'd love to get out there again! And if you get the chance to make it out here, give me a shout and we can set up some rides!
 

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colorider said:
I'd love to get out there again! And if you get the chance to make it out here, give me a shout and we can set up some rides!
I should warn you. There are several no account FJR riders I know out your way that will likely be involved! On my to do list.
 

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spklbuk said:
I should warn you. There are several no account FJR riders I know out your way that will likely be involved!
Yes, we need to ALL be a little leary of those type!!!
 
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