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What's the status of love bug season? Are they still swarming or are they about done? Inquiring minds NEED to know ... if they are full swarming I plan to delay my trip! I hate those little bastards!!!!!

How about anybody in NC/SC/GA ... are the little buggers still around for you guys?

Thanks in advance AND the "guys" in the title is also to include any gals reading/posting here too!

No Love Bugs in NC. When we lived in Miami in the 80's there were wash-down stations at some gas stations in Fla. to get rid of the little critters. They were so plentiful on I-95 that they would clog up a radiator.
Buck

Buck wrote:No Love Bugs in NC. When we lived in Miami in the 80's there were wash-down stations at some gas stations in Fla. to get rid of the little critters. They were so plentiful on I-95 that they would clog up a radiator.
Buck

Thanks Buck, that gets me at least to NC!! They are nasty for sure, I have heard of radiators being plugged to the point of overheating the vehicle :/

Don

About a month ago they were every where, last Sunday we went from Ft Lauderdale to Okeechobee lake and no bugs at all, so far you are safe!!

Ronald wrote:About a month ago they were every where, last Sunday we went from Ft Lauderdale to Okeechobee lake and no bugs at all, so far you are safe!!

Thanks Ronald! That's what I wanted to hear, unfortunatly I lost my fricken phone this afternoon and Verizon is making me jump through hoops on the claim. I've been changing passwords all day and not really sure when I can expect a replacement phone (mine was less then 2 months old). Looks like once that is sorted I'll be safe to head south ...

Don

V-Man you lost your new phone!!!

As for love bugs They were not bad at all this May, so wondering if they will be twice as bad in September

Safe travels and see you soon!!

Iron Maiden wrote:V-Man you lost you new phone!!!

As for love bugs They were not bad at all this May, so wondering if they will be twice as bad in September

Safe travels and see you soon!!

I did, tuning the bike and out on a ride it must have come out of my pocket ... after all my passwords changed on all my email accounts, security systems, credit card apps etc etc Verizon locked down service (wifi still works) and I had new replacement phone paperwork all done. Literaly two minutes before I paid for new phone a get a call on landline ... dude found my phone! We met, I got it back (otter box worked well) and I gave him "reward". I think I have it all set back up with new passwords etc, seems to work fine? Glad it's over, I now have find your phone enabled so I can wipe it remotely ... that was my biggest concern!

Good news with lovebugs, they were late in the fall and I was hoping they weren't late now too! That F350 has a huge profile that likes to catch the little bastards (not to mention the fricken trailer profile)!!! Thanks Sue, I'll be back just to see you guys off ... I sure wish I were going too. See you soon.

Don

They sell plane tickets every day of the week

Yup it's only money and you can't take it with you.

petitemoose wrote:They sell plane tickets every day of the week

True for sure but it would be difficult to "carry on" a BH trike with trailer and another yet to be announced badd ass motorcycle!!! BTW all loaded and will head south tomorrow morning after a 4 Winds (BMW) Breakfast and a stop in MD to visit with friends. I'll be pointed to FL probably Tuesday AM before the sun rises!

Iron Maiden wrote:Yup it's only money and you can't take it with you.

Money ????? What the hell is that?????

For a mere $5K you AND your bike can fly together. Then you could save me $50 Eu and save me a shuttle ride to the Rhein Dealer

V-Man "Another bad ass motorcycle" ???? Oh do tell When is the announcement?

Iron Maiden wrote:V-Man "Another bad ass motorcycle" ???? Oh do tell When is the announcement?

Probably not much interest here Sue ... it's just a one lunger but a lot of fun. I have to stop almost as often for fuel with it as I do the Chopper. Humm what can it be?!

petitemoose wrote:For a mere $5K you AND your bike can fly together. Then you could save me $50 Eu and save me a shuttle ride to the Rhein Dealer

What did you end up renting Dennis? Did you get the R1200 or a HD?

Let me know where I can find those tickets, I'll take 4 of them ... JK of course. I'm not sure Barry wants two trikes in Europe! I do wish I had the time to go this year but it just wasn't in the cards.

I went with the HD Ultra Classic. While the BMW is a better machine, There is NO storage. For an additional $63 a day they would loan me the bags that came with the bike so I opted for the slower more convenient option

petitemoose wrote:I went with the HD Ultra Classic. While the BMW is a better machine, There is NO storage. For an additional $63 a day they would loan me the bags that came with the bike so I opted for the slower more convenient option

Gotcha, your storage solution (since extra fee for bags) could have been couple waterproof bags strapped across the seat ... I lived on mine for 5 1/2 weeks and that included hauling camping gear. The HD will be fun, more cleaning and pegs dragging

LoL Cleaning??? Why would I do that?!?! I rarely wash the Boss Why would I wash a rental?!?!?! OOOHHH now I remember ... its the rainy season so it will be "washed" while riding