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As the term "Pony Express" implies... it should be on the move collecting stories, not sitting around stagnant. I hope it travels again soon!
It also implies, in this case, that it should be on two wheels. That said I don't see it leaving the NW for a few months now. The passes have snow and the temps are consistently and quickly dropping. The next stop for the journal should be eastern Wa and then a handoff to Montana or Idaho.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I'm certainly not going to ride over and get it anytime soon. But I agree, the spirit of the endeavor is for it to travel on two wheels.
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I'm trying to contact Fish.
Why can't it move down the coast ? I'm sure people in Oregon and Cali would like to see it.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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I don't care where it goes as long as it's not lost.
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It was already in Portland with Brent. We brought it back from Az and it stayed with him for a few weeks.
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Keep in the NW for a while and spend some time with it. Add to it. Share it. It's not a race, and not worth doing anything stupid over...and when a good opportunity avails itself, move it on.
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Keep in the NW for a while and spend some time with it. Add to it. Share it. It's not a race, and not worth doing anything stupid over...and when a good opportunity avails itself, move it on.
Agreed! But I personally couldn't handle holding such a precious and irreplaceable item for any length of time... it would keep me up at night! 
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This journal has exceeded my exspectations.It has now passed from an exercise in moveing around the country to a truly historic document with comments from members,both liveing and past, all over the country.As such it sould be treat as a valuble thing as it startes to make a second pass trough out our country. 
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This journal has exceeded my exspectations.It has now passed from an exercise in moveing around the country to a truly historic document with comments from members,both liveing and past, all over the country.As such it sould be treat as a valuble thing as it startes to make a second pass trough out our country.
I think it became more than just a composition book after the first handoff! I was honored to have been able to transport it from Az to the Northwest. It sat tightly wrapped and waterproof in my right saddlebag each day, every day until I handed it back over to Brent to keep in Oregon. The day I got it back in my hands I could hardly wait to get it home and read it then add to it. This was a great thing you did here Jack! 
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I know it's still winter up north, but do we know where the journal is?
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The journal is in my hands now. I'll have a read through and will try to get back to Z sometime in May. He can then pass it on to to someone, maybe up in Nelson or at the SWTF.
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Steve and I are working on a handoff date this week.
My intent was to take it east towards Montana but need to know who wants it and where we can meet up.
Anyone in Kennewick/Spokane wanna meet me somewhere sometime? I know we have a member or two out that way just can't remember who they are.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Is anyone from the west going to the Midwest Rally?
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I just checked, doesn't look like it. Maybe Ill get a hold of MikeG and see if he wants to meet up half way.
Not sure who it would go to from there. I don't see many posts from anyone in that neck of the woods.
I could get it up to Gordy and have IceMech bring it to Nelson. Then hand it off to you John and you can deliver it to someone... ??
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So you're not coming to Nelson?
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So you're not coming to Nelson?
Shut your mouth! You know Im coming to Nelson! Gordie however ... he has a track record ya know.
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Got the journal from Steve today.
The only thing I need to know now is which direction to take it... North to BC or to Eastern Wa.
Worst case is that its going to hang out with me till July when I get it to Nelson at which point it'll probably head back with Friar or Freedom.
Funny... this will be the second trip to Nelson for the Journal if that happens.
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It's not going to leave Montana anytime soon, then. I might be able to get it to Calgary or SLC or Boise, but I currently have no rides planned after Nelson. Too bad Nelson isn't before the Midwest Rally--it would be a good excuse to attend that.
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If I had more time off I head out to midwest to deliver it. Maybe I should review my vacation time again.
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I can take it with me to Ontario in August. There are good connections there to get it moving further along.
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It just bugs me that it may have to sit still during good weather months.
Im working on a couple options to get it on the move again.
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ok... best I can do right now is get it to Nelson and let it go form there. Maybe it'll travel across the Great White North before dropping back into the lower 48.
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If the journal makes it back to Nelson, I can get it out to Ontario. I'll be riding out there in August and perhaps can pass it on to the likes of Greg. Would have to know pretty soon if we go ahead with that so I can arrange to meet up with one of our members from Ontario.
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If the journal makes it back to Nelson, I can get it out to Ontario. I'll be riding out there in August and perhaps can pass it on to the likes of Greg. Would have to know pretty soon if we go ahead with that so I can arrange to meet up with one of our members from Ontario.
Sorry Keith... missed this quote. Great idea! Gordie and son in law can get it while at the RAID and then it can move on form there.
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I need some help. I forgot to bring the Journal to Nelson with me and need to get this thing moving again.
Ive had issues with getting on two wheels this season due to an unusually busy work schedule.
If anyone is traveling through the PNW on any weekend please let me know so we can meet up and maybe get the journal moving again.
I feel bad that its just sitting here.
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Not confirmed yet but I may be heading down to anacortes for the oyster run. Not sure how far you are from there or if you are available that day.
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Oh, and just to let your know, Z... that ride out to Ontario fell through so no worries about the journal not making it back to Nelson. It will move again, just a matter of time.
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Guys,as winter is fast apon us Z offered to UPS the Journal back to me.It's now in my hands and will be at the Georgia Rally in the spring.I sat down and read it from cover to cover,a heart warming read. 
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The last post is 2012. Izzit done now?
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I thought after Jack passed his wife handed the journal off to be circulated again. I could be wrong.
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Guys I have the Journal. Diane mailed it too me late last year. When the mail carrier delivered It felt like I was opening a treasure for the very first time. I've read it several times and have carried it faithfully with great pride in my lockable watertight saddle back. If the darn weather would clear I'll get it circulating again. I had a chance to get out Sunday for a buck fifty. First time on the road for an extended ride in over a month. Spring cant get here soon enough. I'll carry it to the Georgia Rally if I don't get a chance to make a hand off sooner
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Cool mike, would be great to see it again , soooooo yea bring it to Ga for sure!
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So where is the journal now?
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I've got it. Will be traveling to the GA Rally this May.
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In memory of Big Jack I'm resurrecting this thread... The journal is at my place waiting for the next leg in it's journey. Hoping someone will carry the torch on from this years rally. 
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It's been a minute since this treads last post.
Does the Journal still reside in Dahlonega ?
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It does indeed, in fact it was only last month that Di and I were thumbing through it. Been thinking about Big Jack recently too.. That man was a hardcore rider.
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That's what got me to thinking about the journal. I was thinking about Big Jack as well. I remember carrying the journal with me for almost year. Big Jack would have told me to pass it on .  Good memories
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