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@@johnfrench4739 thanks for subscribing! The dealership fixed the cruise control and it works wonderfully now.

I found it Thank you and great transformation to all you girls

Omg! You didn’t have to do that but thank you🙏🏻. It’s greatly appreciated 😊

@@Sowatha13 just wait til part 2 comes out about Helene and its close to christmas

@ well, I better get part 2 finished soon 😁

@@Sowatha13 Yes I did ... these help me destress at lunch so any help to get you on the road making videos I'd do. If I enjoy something and takes my mind off work its all good. and what you did for Vets in Murphy challenge touches a special place in my heart.

@@RodHog1 I don’t get it 🤷‍♀️

@Sowatha13 where Michigan beat Ohio state 🤔

You been riding any been cold in east Tennessee 🤧

@@scottparker8446 fun memories! Thanks for watching.

@ check out Lucille’s Mountaintop Inn and Spa sometime when you do the Helen thing. It’s a nice little boutique inn without the crowds 5-10 mins from town.

@@nycrat2737 thank you

@@milesperhour023 the BRP is going to be closed for years due to hurricane Helene, but it’s definitely worth waiting. Your solo trip in South America was impressive

@ thanksss do you ride mostly in north Georgia?

@@milesperhour023 I ride a bit everywhere in the South. North GA is convenient and more fun with the twistees. I did a 5k mile ride towards AK last year but I haven’t posted any videos yet. Just did a ride to Tellico plain TN. Do you edit your own videos?

@ gotchu yea I like to go up to the mountains in TN and north GA And it’s not too far from me. And yes I edit my videos

@@robertdallon1787 awww, thank you. 😊

@@Sowatha13 You're welcome, but thank YOU !.......the spirit you show is undeniable and very inspiring .Keep on truckin' (motorcycling!)

I’m glad you got to experience Helen in October. It’s so cute in the Fall. Where about in mid GA are you?

@@musicmaestro88 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🍺🚷🏍️ 😂

@Sowatha13 🤣

Did you actually understand it? 😆

@@Sowatha13 yep! Lol

@@Hogdriver88 only a billion degrees? that’s pretty cool for Georgia standards 😆 I enjoy Helen every time I go there. Next time, try Fall for Oktoberfest or even Christmas.

@@Sowatha13 😂👍

@@tims6104 yes I did. Thanks for watching 😊

@@billweber3784 I think it’s time you two make another trip back to Helen 😉

@@Wesleyrulez yes, I featured that on my video. I will do that next year.

@@SouthernBoyzRyde yes, I saved a lot of money 😊

@@JohnDavis-ol7qg I love my triumph tiger but I just saw a TH-cam video about a guy who complained about some of triumph’s manufacturing issues, so maybe do more research about it. Helen is fun but of course better with a festival 😊

@Sowatha13 A childhood friend on Facebook just posted they were in Helen GA today and went on some rail car ride. I was like wow, a place not far from me and a place I've never heard about until I saw your video and now she's there today. I told her to watch your video. Yes, I've been looking at videos on the Triumph compared to the BMW GS1250. Saving $9,000 compared to a GS is nice. Only issues I see is cost of 20k valve adjustment service and the fact of dropping it would be much harder for me to pick up. I've watched girls pick up a GS Because they only fall at a 45° angle. $19,000 for a new 23 Triumph Tiger Rally Expedition with the 8 gallon tank and loaded is a really good price

@ indeed it’s a very good price. I’m sure you could pick up that triumph if you dropped it. It’s all about technique. Do you follow doodle on motorcycle? She practiced picking hers up hundreds of times. I hope your friends enjoy Helen as much as I did.

@Sowatha13 it is about 30-40 lbs lighter than the BMW. I do watch Doodle videos. It does have a nice set of crash bars I can use to move it. I looked at the 900 like you have and both bikes were equipped with optional low seat. For $2k more for the 1200 is a better deal. It's the white/ flat black. I've been watching a lot of GS1250 comparison to the Triumph 1200 videos today. The Rally Expedition was aimed at being a better bike than the GS. I also like that it's a 3 year unlimited milage warranty compared to the 3/36 BMW warranty

@Sowatha13 oh, and Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoyed the holiday. I have been watching some of your older videos of you going to visit your mom. That's so sweet. I know she must have been so happy to see you

WHy didnt he put you on his shoulders so you could see ?

@@edwardbegiebing6036 I will make sure I tell Tomasz you said that 😂

@@edwardbegiebing6036 for one, I don’t think he can handle my weight and second, I don’t think his wife would approve and third, I don’t think I would be comfortable getting on someone’s shoulders unless I dated them.

@@Sowatha13 I only say that cause my friend was really short and we got to parade late and i put her on my shoulders so she could see. FYI your so tiny... DO you know if Helene is like that all year round ??

@@edwardbegiebing6036 that was nice of you to help your vertically challenged friend. Helen is fun year around it seems, but more so on weekends or during Oktoberfest from September thru October, then around the Christmas.

I might try a traditional laderhasen next year 😉 Thanks for watching.

You didn’t the invite? Tomasz’s wife was in charge of inviting you 🤷‍♀️

@@jimweagant8920 thanks for watching 😊

Thanks for watching! Have you ever been to Helen during Oktoberfest?

@@Sowatha13 Only once more than 10 years. Not a beer drinker but it was a fun time!

I use an app called Relive. It’s very easy to use but you have to remember to turn it on when you start your journey or turn it off when you get to your destination, pause during long breaks and remember to restart it. I usually tend to forget all that 😂

@@Sowatha13niceee thank you! I’ll start using that for my vlogs lol

@ I just checked out your channel and subscribed. I just watched the vid where you ran out of gas and the vid about packing and planning. Good motovlog style and will be watching more of your videos during this holiday weekend.

@ thanks girl. Where do I find music for your videos? Most of the ones I used were copyrighted…

@ epidemic sound. You will never have copyright issues. I’ve had my share of it and it’s just a waste of time.

@@EdSmith-r4y awww thank you 😊

It sounds like you've had some great adventures! It's interesting how driving habits vary around the world.

Helen est tres touristique mais ça change des grand buildings et béton. La référence de Speedy Gonzales, je me demande si les jeunes peuvent comprendre 😂

@@Sowatha13 I took one year of French in High School. I can read a little but can't speak it. Not really one year more like 1 hour per day 5 days per week for 5 months. My Uncle took both French and Spanish and could still speak it 40 years later. I had plans to buy and Adventure Bike and ride it to Alaska to visit my Uncle, but he passed way from Prostrate Cancer. He never answered his Land Line and no Answering machine. I had planned to write him a snail mail letter, then I learned he had passed away. He went to College on a Full Musical Scholarship. In AK he worked as a Surveyor such as on the Alaskan Pipe line. He was into Running and Mountain Bike Riding and snowshoeing. He won the Equinox Marathon then 30 years later he won his age group. Two of his good running friends Mother & Son were killed by a Grizzly while running in the Chugiak State Forrest. You are actually not supposed to Run in Bear County, it make the Bear then you are Pray like a running Deer ect.

@@Sowatha13 It's 34-F this morning, I am going to put a heated bed in the shed my ferrule cat lives in and a heated water dish. My Cat lives very good. He never even learned that I have a pet door for cats in my front door and a Dog door that I closed off in the back door. Since he has never lived indoors, I don't think he knows that is missing anymore luxuries.

@@mikeskidmore6754so kind of you to look after animals like that.

@@Sowatha13 I saw a flash of fur in the Spring about 3 years ago run into my dog pen that had an open door. I walked over to investigate. It was a small teen aged cat he was bounding off from the fence to get away from me, so I left so he could get away. I did not know that Cat was still around until it snowed and I saw cat Tracks in the snow. So there was a Summer and Fall that I never fed him. I started feeding on around Thanksgiving and he finally got tame enough to let me pet him on Valentines day. He was a very small and skinny cat for his Age. He has since grown quite a lot and now he has his thick winter fur. Since Raccoons were getting into shed through the pet door and knocking the feeder off the shelf spilling the feed and water and pooping on everything, I started feeding him daily from a dish . Now he waits for me by the back door every morning to feed him. Sometimes this Summer I would only see him every other day.

It sounds like you had a great weekend riding! But no heated vest or neck gator in 41 F? You,my friend, are a different breed of rider 👍🐉💪

@@Sowatha13 I told you about meeting the rider who was riding his new to him bike for the first time because I know you have a Riding School. Friday I rode my Motorcycle 8 miles to the small Town of Scotts MI where My Grandfather grew up for the Memorial of my 88 Year old 2nd Cousin. Then I went X more miles down the highway into the City to get some Groceries at Sam's Club. At the Memorial my 3rd Cousin invited me to a Birthday party at a Sports Bar for Saturday. The Party had been planned as a Birthday for Both my Second and 3rd Cousin Father and Son that is since they both have November Birthdays, but my Cousin passed away while working outside trying to start his Motor Home with his Grandson helping him. My Third Cousin had a Stoke 10 years ago while at the Breakfast Table on a Snowmobile Vacation in Northern MI. He lost the use of his Right Arm and his Left Leg which really leaves him stuck in a bed. His Wife takes care of him all day long every day. His wife was known to be a bit crazy. At the Memorial I thought she looked a lot better, more normal more alert. She told me that she had stopped drinking 2 years ago. Her drinking had gotten so bad that she had to commit herself to a rehab. Anyway, now that she does not drink at all she is doing night and day better and takes really good care of her Husband.

I went to dahlonega in the fall, which was very cute as well. But I don’t remember going during Christmas season. What a great suggestion.

You would think so since he is married 🤷‍♀️ but in this case he won and we walked. Was a good decision which allowed us to have a 🍺 😁

@@RodHog1 I totally agree. Could you tell Tomasz that? Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

@@vangoodwin7335 as always, thank you for your wisdom and advice my friend and for sharing some of your stories with us.

@@Boxer1250RT I’ve never been to Germany, but I’ve heard the same thing. I’m sure there are some of our food they can’t stand as well 😬. If their Christmas markets are like in France and Italy, then I agree as well, they are awesome and fun.

@@Sowatha13 Very similar except the food. Food is so much better in France and Italy Christmas markets. I didn't even know there was a town like Helen in the US. Cheers.

@@Boxer1250RTmaybe plan a trip to Helen for Oktoberfest and avoid the German food? 😅

@@jozinzbazin2222 that’s so sweet! I will have a nice cup of coffee, thanks to you, while editing part 2.

@@Sowatha13 How do we tip for Gas so we can see more trips especially the girls trip I so much enjoyed watching during my lunch hours

@@edwardbegiebing6036awww that’s so sweet of you. You have the option of adding money to any comment. There is a $ sign on the right corner I believe. As grateful I am that TH-cam provides this option, I was a bit taken back by the percentage they take out which is about 50% for that feature. 🤷‍♀️ Some subscribers have also asked me for merchandise. I might start something… stay tuned 😊

@@Sowatha13 signed autograph photos ???? LOL

@@edwardbegiebing6036 😂

@@longlegscr the trick is to start sampling food early and walk all day 😉. It was a fun event.

@@Sowatha13 you are very entertaining to watch because you are so full of life and very curious to discover everything. I love your captions in the video, excellent editing!

@that’s so sweet and it means a lot that you appreciate the editing considering I spent a ridiculous amount of time on it. I’m curious about everything and extremely silly hence the riding nickname: “teenager” 😂

@@defimills yay!!! This means a lot! Thank you 😊

Hey, it’s new to me too 😂. The more the merrier.

@@chonkyb3134 not only that, it’s uncomfortable 😳

@ , yep for sure

@@toslow9045 totally agree

@@chonkyb3134 for sure! And Thanks for watching my videos.

@@chonkyb3134 I’m glad I was able to make you laugh🤣

@ , yeah, now I know who to turn to if I need some pointers on working on my bike 😂

@ 🤣🤣😂

@@goose883hdvalen7 Hi Goose! Welcome to my channel! I will have more travels posted in a couple of days, stay tuned 😊

@@chonkyb3134 thank you 😊

@@LYeah-dp9mp thank you so much

@@chonkyb3134 yes, it would be fun. 🤩

@ , great….. do it 😊

@@chonkyb3134 awww ☺️

@ , I also have a Tiger 900, and would like to ride with you one day, but I am in the southwest

@ how do you like your tiger?

@@Sowatha13 , it’s new to me, so the verdict is still in play, my last bike was a BMW GS, and I miss it sometimes ….. how about you , how do you like your Tiger ?

Very true

@@JohnDavis-ol7qg I’m sorry about the passing of your wife and I can only imagine how challenging it is to raise a child as a single parent. I understand where you are coming from when talking about peace as a single person, but here is one of my favorite quotes: “Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all” by Alfred Lord Tennyson. I too lost my husband few years ago, but I am a hopeful romantic and believe that life is more enjoyable and colorful when shared with someone special. Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. How is your knee? Have you tried getting back on a bike yet?

@Sowatha13 Thank you for your sweet reply. I'm sorry to hear you went through the same tragedy. I love that you are open to finding someone in life's adventures. I'm still in the gym everyday and I am actually looking into going to India doing a Himalaya tour . I'm in touch with Alex Piara with the Nomadic Motorcycle tour company, which is shown on That Biker Simon channel. Life is more enjoyable sharing your adventures. I just watched your last video and I see Hotlanta traffic hasn't gotten any better lol. My late wife's parents live in Smyrna and I used to go to the Ford motor company training in Marietta. I'm looking at the BMW GS1250 or 1300 adventure for my next bike. I still have my 22 Royal Enfield Himalayan which is a fun bike to have. I've looked at the Triumph 1200 and your 900 which I do love. Very tall bike for my 5'9" height lol. Keep smiling. I loved this series. My brother lives in Hendersonville NC and hope to see him when the area gets cleaned up

@ thanks for sharing. I went to Nepal to do the 10 day Mount Everest Basecamp hike and he was as amazing as it was treacherous 😆

@@Sowatha13 that must have been amazing. The motorcycle tour I want to do is the latest video's of going to the Basecamp. It looks beautiful in India. My local convenience store owner is from that area. I look forward to seeing more of your adventures.

@@jameshardy6277 wow lots of similarities in our travel of the BRP! I’d love to visit it again but I heard that some areas are going to be closed for years due to the hurricane. Maybe we can ride a tiny portion of your trip together if you are around GA and want company 👍.

@@Sowatha13 Yeah, I've been looking at the closure updates, keeping fingers crossed sections will be open by next Spring. For sure, I'll be uploading some pics and video from my 2024 trip.

@@jameshardy6277 did you upload vids from your last trip anywhere yet?

@@Sowatha13 Should have something uploaded this week. I'll link video here for ya!

@@billsteeves2974 I just reviewed 10:44 and I’m not sure what you are referring to 🤷‍♀️

@@RodHog1 GO DAWGS!! But I like Ohio State too 🤦‍♀️

Awww, you are too sweet. Thank you