Robin Willey's Page

Hi Robin, welcome aboard! Nice looking bike! I'm in Iowa, about 260 miles from Effingham. Don't do much Interstate riding when I can avoid it, but if I get down to your neck of the woods on my way East, maybe I can look you and Jay up for a brew. My best riding buddy is my son, Chad (also seen on these pages). That's what family is all about, huh!? Ride well, often, and safely.
Larry "CatBandit" Walther

Welcome Robin you live in Effingham been there I remember the big cross. Have some friends that live rual Salem

Hi Robin, Not sure where Effingham is, but born and raised in Mason City. Left in 1964 and have lived in the northwest ever since. Lived in Logan, Utah for three years while finishing undergrad degree then spent three years in the Navy, two in Silverdale/Bremerton, WA and another 34+ years in the Puget Sound area. Moved to McCall, ID in 2001. What can I say!! No riding until late March, early April!! Need to put miles on new V-Star 1300!! ASAP!!

Yes that was our frist time there had to go to say that I was there

I just added some photos to show what it was like at my place, yesterday!! Roads are clear but the driveway is nothing but ice and packed snow!! We are having a heat wave today, near 30!! Roads are clear, but getting to them is hazardous!

I get up to the Quad cities three times a year. I'll let you know when I'm in town. unfortunately I'm always driving the conversion van and pulling a trailer when I'm up there, so I miss the good riding in the area. boohoo, just get to watch the bikes go by.

Robin, on the first chance you get, go up to the Quad Cities but stay on the Illinois side of the river (Mississippi) and from I-80 (heading West) take the last exit on the Illinois side - to Illinois Route #84. Go North on two-lane #84 for a really pretty ride through a bunch small towns, and plan to end your ride not sooner than Savanna, IL.

On the South end of Savanna is "Poopy's Grub and Pub", a motorcycle haven and a landmark in the Midwest. Friday nights are "Bike Night" at Poopy's, but even on an off night, there might be 50 bikes parked in the reserved "motorcycle only" area in the back. Live bands, tattoo parlor, bike apparel shopping, and restaurant are inside, and there is a HUGE patio area outside to sit, drink a beer or pop, eat the world's best (and biggest) burger (named the "Big Poop"), and socialize with bikers from all over.

The beauty of Poopy's is that it isn't a "special event" thing - it's every day, and definitely a must see for Midwest riders.

Mother's Day this year is May 10th. You might want to go to Poopy's web-site ahead of time to see what's going on that weekend. I don't know how often or how well they keep the web-site up to date, but I've used it in the past to see what was going on, and if nothing else, you can look through the "Gallery" images to see what the place looks like. Have a good one, and keep in touch.

Second web-site is right here. I don't know why, but in my browser I can't get from one page to the other although the web pages are all a part of the same domain - go figure.

Robin, I noticed your comment about wanting to hear what V&H "Cruzers" actually sound like. I went to the garage with my handy short-pocket cam and made a video for you. It's uploading now, so you should be able to check it out any time now. If you have any questions about it, just pull my chain. Thanks - Larry!

Thanks for the compliment. Still in California I am trying to find other ladies to hook up with. Went to the dealership Garage Party last night....under ten ladies who ride their own bikes. We learned how to pick up a bike in the event it is necessary to do so. Can you send me the link to the sparks?? Every day is a gift.....and I wanna soar with the Eagles......and keep trying new things (it is my anti-aging plan) to keep my mind, body, soul, and spirit ready for anything......happy riding:)