The reason we came out here was to have a seat built for the motorcycle by Russell Day-Long seats. They are well known in the Iron Butt realm of motorcycling as they sponsor events such as 1000 miles in 24 hours and 11,000 miles in 11 days. Of the 200 or so bikes at the event, 80% will have Russell seats.
We had to come back at noon for the first fitting; once that was done they wanted us back about 4:00 for the final check.
Here is Chris our saddle builder.
All was good so now it is break-in time of which I need to put about a thousand miles in the saddle to see how it fits. I do have a trip planned (about 5,500 miles) with my brother, Joe, and two friends, Dale and Jeff, to come back out to the west coast in early August, so that should tell me if I spent my money wisely.
While waiting for the noon fitting we drove to the Sun Dial Bridge Park area where we came across this flowering tree we saw all around the area. It’s called a Mimosa Albizia.
The bridge floor has glass panels that you can see through as you walk. There were notices all over saying bridge is slippery when wet and hot from the sun so dog owners were to be cautious.. Why would anyone design a park bridge that is for foot and bike traffic with that type of surface?
This shows the gnomon (arm) of the sundial which has no function other than to be artistic as there is no base to show the time anywhere.
While walking in the park we were greeted by wildlife and flowers.
This fly fisherman on the Sacramento River reminded us of our friend Ron who is probably fly fishing by now on the Gros Ventre (Grow Vaunt) River behind the Gros Ventre Campground in the Grand Teton National Park.
By the way, the boat is being rowed by hand upstream.
Until next time,
Dave and Sandy
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