Love it! You guys put a smile on my face every time I watch your videos, for so many reasons (we'll count a few...). 1) You travel all over, seeing great parts of the country; 2) seeing Chicago street-level was so cool! (like scenes from so many movies filmed there); 3) you guys are so sweet and friendly - everyone Loves Po3 and TommyG!; 4) the commentary is very enduring and we can tell you enjoy seeing what you see on your trips; 5) you're not just vlogging a ride, you are sharing an experience, and incorporating all the joys and some heartaches that go with the trip! I feel for you on the toll experience, that just looked unnecessarily painful! I had ordered an EZ pass and holder for my Can Am recently - haven't used it yet, but likely will in the next week. The mount should stay on my windshield (suction cups), but I'm attaching a cable in case it slips off. The bridge was a beautiful ride - one more to add to the list above: 6) your rides and visits are inspirational! Now I have to plan a similar trip! We're not retired yet, so that will have to be a vacation ride. Plus I don't know that my wife has built up that kind of endurance and desire just yet (but she's doing GREAT so far for someone who's only been driving a month!) 😄😄
Keith, thank you SO much for your kind, kind comments! 💜💜🤗🤗 We appreciate you so much and look forward to the day when the four of us can all ride together!! I'm so excited you are going to be using that EZ pass...does that mean a fun trip??? TommyG planned a little route across PA and in to NJ...a two or three day trip as he called it...for next week or the week after. He asked if I was interested??? 😂😂😂😂Silly husband...heck yeah!! I hope your EZ pass stays put and works for you. I have received a new one since this trip in June. So excited that your wife enjoys riding so very much!! You guys be safe out there and HAVE FUN!! 💜💜🤗🤗
Hey Keith, just a suggestion for you to consider. I have a 2020 Spyder RT, and I keep my EZ Pass inside the lid of my frunk, just using the velcro strips that come with the transponder, that way it's out if sight and locked inside the frunk. I use EZ Pass a lot, in NY State, and recently used it many times in PA, and couple times further south, and even the border going into Canada. So far it's worked every time 100%, not one fail or miss in almost 2 years. I had put mine inside the lid of my frunk after seeing a TH-cam videos about where people put their EZPass on their RT's.
@@PurpleOnThree for the upcoming Columbus Day weekend, we're supposed to do a long ride to and thru Shenandoah National Park. I may need it getting out there, so I can test it out. There's other toll spots where I'm located so the states will always try to get more of my money, LOL! When y'all get back and settled from your world tour, we can plot something out. Not sure how much more riding my wife will do as it gets colder - she's already dropping hints and it hasn't gotten that low yet! But I'm buying clothing and gear to ride as long as I can take it!
SpYder Wayne Yeah, his new name is BBQ. What do You mean " Missing Cow "?? 🐄. Ignore that smell, that's just BBQ. 🤪😁. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
Awesome start to ya’ll adventure. Shew I would be a nervous wreck in all that traffic. Never been to Chicago other than a connecting flight at O’hare one time.
Thank you, Moose!! I will try to pronounce Route correctly in future videos...it's a side effect (I have affect and effect down pat, lol) of living in Pennsyltucky!😂
@@DFWMoose it's fine 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ I know... You're a gentleman with great manners. 🥰 Peter mentioned it too, so if you both picked up on it, I just figured I'd put it out there LOL
Thank you, Stan!! Well, I have to say it was not the worst city to drive in.... I'll leave that for LA 😂😂😂... I just saw a picture of you and your wife on the Bohn IG or Facebook page... Maybe it was on both LOL... Cool that you stopped in for a visit there! Hope you are doing well and got lots of riding in this summer! And thank you, thank you, thank you! 🤗
SpYder Wayne I'm guessing the term was coined bY the guY, who was " Rushing " to be the first in line.🤪😁. Just saYin'. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲.
What a wonderful summer of adventures you two have had. This video is just the start of the Route 66 adventure and you're already having fun. I'm really looking forward to seeing the fun yet to come 😊🤗😁👍👍👍
We were certainly blessed to be able to see so much of this big, beautiful country! Guess what? Tommy was looking at a map of PA and has a little two or three day trip planned next week or the week after...he asked if I was interested???😂 Heck yeah! Have to change my oil first though!!
Thank you so much! Have you ever been there? I was in your beautiful state after we finished Rt. 66. We rode up the PCH all the way to northern California!
And the food!! Chicago deep dish pizza! Though we did not partake of any snacks while there..."in and out and nobody gets hurt!" It's ok that we missed the food because Junkyard Dadski made the BEST tacos we have ever eaten...oh my! In fact, he sent me on my way with a bottle of seasoning that traveled the country with me. Not sure why I never thought to mail it home with the t-shirts I sent home, lol 😂😂🤗🤗💜💜
Love this!! Been waiting for this series to begin. I wondered how cool it was that you both got the convenience of a parking spot and with the sign too!!!! The British gentleman was a delight. Gotta love the brits! My Mum was from England. That rush hour traffic.....I don't miss that at all.
So cool that your Mum was from England, Gloria!! I have to say we met some of the nicest folks ever while on this adventure!! Yep, can't imagine rush hour EVERY day!
HarleY Gurl. Ever wonder whY TheY call it "Rush Hour Traffic ". No one is Ever in a Rush, and it alwaYs takes a lot longer than an hour.🤔🤪. Things that make You go Hmmmm.😃😁. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on thinking about SpYdering.😎🇺🇲.
@@thegrumpyolgringo Maybe it's everyone is in a rush to get home...so that's what it should be called I think, "Rush to get home traffic" 😂😂 Or "rush to get to work traffic"...things that make you go hmmmm
I am sooo jealous right now. I've been to, and seen that start sign in Chicago as I've worked in the city a lot. It immediately became a bucket list item. This will probably be my first trip if, and when, I ever retire.
First of all, kudos for working in the city a lot! We are just country bumpkins. When I was young a commuted to Pittsburgh for a job...the city has such a different feel to it. Yes! You definitely need to make this trip! How close are you to retirement? In 2026, the highway is celebrating it's 100th anniversary and we are hoping to go back...there are plenty of things we missed the first time! Appreciate you! 💜💜🤗🤗
I love that you call the cows the kids!!!! Tommy and his burger reference 😂😂 Jodz, I think you have as much luck with toll trolls as I do 😂😂😂 That Skyline bridge was beautiful! I do love the banter between you too x Very interested in this series x
Hi Rochelle!! Yes, all our critters are our "kids" these days...the cats bicker just like our own two kids used to lol. So you have no luck with the toll trolls either?? On our trip to South Dakota, it was another Indiana toll booth lady on the helpline who told me I would have to pay an extra $1.00 because I did not have my transponder mounted in the proper place, lol. Whatever! You guys are going to have so much fun when you come and ride this route!! Are you going to be starting in Chicago? Where will you be flying to in the US? You are welcome to stay with us if you are anywhere near western PA...by golly, Pittsburgh has an international airport!! 😃😃💜💜
Thank you, Brandon!! It was a trip of a lifetime with many wonderful memories! I hope you enjoy all the videos we will have. We are back home now and doing farm chores which are not nearly as much fun as riding around the country! Hope you are having a great week!💜
Love this...Route 66 has so much to offer. You started it off the right way. seen others that bypass the Chicago start sign. Every rider should ride it at least once but at a slooooow pace. As may times as we've ridden Route 66, we still haven't seen all that it has to offer. I was so bummed that I couldn't meet up with you two (Stupid battery). Can't wait to watch your amazing journey.
Thank you, Rich!! You are so right about seeing all that it has to offer! It took us three weeks and we still didn't see everything! We are hoping to do it again for the 100th anniversary of the highway in 2026! I know...we were bummed too!! But are you guys heading back to western pa any time soon on your trip? Would love for your to come here! 💜💜🤗🤗
Hey Jody & Tommy G!! Good to see you guys on another great video. I wrenched my back trying to upright my dropped bike and just watching a few videos for now. Love your graphics and upbeat content. I have some friends who will be riding route 66 backwards from Santa Monica to Chicago. Thanks for sharing such a neat ride! Later you guys!
Oh no, Glen!! So sorry to heal that!! Praying 🙏 back feels better very soon!! I think your friends are going to love traveling on the Motherroad!! So MANY cool things to see! 💜 Our next video premieres tonight at 7 PM EST. Tommy and I are on a leaf peeping motorcycle trip in PA. Told him we need to land somewhere by 6:45 so I can have WIFI. It's no fun when the host doesn't show up to their premiere!😅
" No One Gets Hurt, In and Out like a Chicago Gangsta Bank Robber. ". If You Have to Go to Chicago, that's the perfect mindset to have. 😃😃😎. For a minute there, while taking photos of the starting point sign, I thought that You might have caught a couple thieves, running from the scene of a crime on video.😁🤪. Being in Chicago, it's probably likely.🤔. Good thing You had the Brit there to help out if needed. 👍. Thanks for sharing. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
Finally, lol!! Life can be so busy...or maybe we just need to stay home long enough to make some videos, lol. PBS voiceover 😂😂You're the one with the radio announcer voice, Wally! Next video featuring Junkyard Dadski!! Yayyyyyy!! 💜💜🤗🤗
I think it depends where you are...For example in LA, I did not smile and wave...I just kept saying the cheer in my head, "Be Aggressive...B E Aggressive!!" It worked because I didn't get run over, lol! 😂
Yep, no sympathy at all for our cows!! 😜😜🤪🤪I am almost petrified of toll booths now... 😂😂We actually came through Oklahoma or Kentucky on this last trip...I can't remember which state and there was a toll requiring coins!! Who the heck has THAT? I had enough for one of us. We waited until another car came along and the guy in it gave us change for a dollar... 😅😅
@@PurpleOnThree Oklahoma has that for sure (one of my sons lives there)...the other I know about is Texas, as when we lived in Houston, we kept out cup holders full of change LOL. I hate the toll roads...I mean, cmon, this road has been paid for for YEARS, so cmon States, drop the toll road charges!
Great video 🎥. Actually Was worth the wait. 👍. I promise You, if You had did a lane split with that beautiful SpYder, I would have had to watch this video everYdaY.😃. Another great soundtrack for the intro. Also want to mention great job with the voiceover. 🎧. Thanks for the rYde along. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 💜💜🤗🤗 I guess I won't be doing any lane splitting any time soon, lol. Have to tell you when we were in California on the freeway, some sport bikes were lane splitting and came up beside me out of nowhere (it seemed) and scared the bajeevers out of me!! PBS has contacted me...maybe I can earn a little extra money doing voiceovers, lol. 😂😂Appreciate you!! 🤗🤗💜💜
Oh wow toll roads on a motorcycle, never thought of the headache that could be yeeeeeesh! Oh the poor cow! Tommy had no sympathy lol Oooof Chicago looked BUSY!!!!!
Only a headache for me, lol...trolls I tell ya! One of those cows is headed to the butcher soon...I won't tell you which one so that when you come here and we serve you the most delicious burgers ever, you won't feel sorry for the cow 😁😁😁😁Chicago was busy but it certainly didn't scare me like LA!! 😜😜🤪🤪
Oh wow, 3 weeks of riding route 66! Impressive!😍🤗 Thank you very much for the Christmas card and magnet. My mail call videos are behind. The Christmas card/ friend mail video will come out on June 7th😚.💜! Are you serious?!?! Fire department?? Has to pay, smh! Lol, I'm not a fan of high, or extremely long bridges, nope. Or heights! Nope. This was another awesome clip! 💜
Oh, Jamie! Happy New Year! You are very welcome for the card and magnet though it was probably late, lol. My first year of retirement and I still could not manage to get stuff sent out on time, bah ha hah hah. Oh we sure did have fun on Route 66!! Thank you so much for riding along with us!! 💜🤗
You're the best, Scott!! We are still super impressed and in awe of how many of the roads you know in the US without even looking at a map!! Thanks for riding with us...You'll be in the next video!! We had so much fun with you that day!! 💜💜🤗🤗
Oh, Here is a random thought, what if TheY put EZ Pass Transponders in the Fire Trucks, You know, like the ones that out of state tourists use?? 🤔. Yeah, You are right, waY too logical. What was I thinking?? Well, I never said, all mY ideas are necessarily Good ones. 😁. I'll keep working on this. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
Well, you do have to wonder, right?? I'm thinking we all should be able to wave our cell phones and pass through...surely we have that technology available?? 🤔🤔
Well, darn, we were that close to you!! Please refresh my memory and tell me where you are located...maybe we can ride together next year!! Well, the traffic was bad but not nearly as bad as the California freeway traffic...oh my!!! 😂
@@PurpleOnThree I hate bad traffic! 😉 I’m in sugar Grove! Il. Route 88 and Rt 47.I’m supposed to meet my brother this Saturday, he lives in Clinton Iowa about 2 hrs dead west of me. In the winter he is in Bradenton Fla. rite where the Hurricane is rite now!😳
@@troy9er Thank you! I wrote this down cuz I forget stuff, lol. Maybe you could e-mail me so I have your e-mail address and then I can get in touch when we are out that way again. Does your brother have his own place in Bradenton? My grandparents lived in Ellenton when I was a kid...went there a lot. Been praying for all the folks in Florida as we have friends and family there. Hope you have a great meet up with your brother! 🙏🙏💜💜
A pain in the petutie!! They make me so nervous now...I want to have a big sign on the back of my Spyder that shows I have a "toll handicap" so don't come behind me unless you don't mind sitting for a day or so while we get it figured out, lol😂
I don’t think your yellow jacket is bright enough lol. Sucks that your transponder was giving you issues. It’s totally absurd that fire trucks have to pay the darn toll. I went to Chicago often while I worked. I believe there is a section of Route 66 that runs Arizona and I’ll try to hit it this winter. Ride safe.
That's my rain coat... Sometimes I wear it to cut out the wind when it's a little chilly. I now have a new transponder and I did not steal Tommy G's lol. Yes, there is a section in Arizona... We saw a lot of cool things there! I should have the Arizona video out before you head back!
That’s a bit of a nightmare with the transponder! Was strange seeing the fire truck have issues! The city does look amazing! Oooh a random Brit meet lol 😂 awesome moto vlog to both of you!
Yes, that lovely Brit was so kind! I am now wondering what happens if the police are chasing someone...maybe the suspect crashes through the gate and the police just follow???🤷
Honestly, I just run through tolls lol.. They gotta catch me :) I'd love to route 66 one day..i feel like it would take a long time though, cause then you gotta ride back once you get to cali.
How do you run through the tolls that have gates? 😂 You will love 66! So much to see! The 100th anniversary is in 2026... hoping to ride it again. 💜🤗 There are other ways home... we will show you in future videos 😁🤗
Toll machines can be really horrible. This is the case also in some European countries. I still prefer to pay to a guy in the "box". :) There I can be pretty sure that everything "is allright". p.s. Great video. I like the idea to start your journey there. That Englishman was very kind. You got my like. Just keep up and drop by.
Oh my goodness...this last trip we came across an even worse one in Oklahoma or Kentucky...I can't remember...we had to put coins in...I had enough for one of us but not both of us! We waited until a car came along and asked the guy in the car if he had change for a dollar...that one was crazy. Yes, sometimes newer and better technology is not the best way! Appreciate you watching, Gregor! And now that we are home, will be dropping by more often!! Have a blessed evening, my friend! 💜💜🤗🤗
@@PurpleOnThree The problem is that you can be a millionaire, but you have to have coins... otherwise you cannot pass... crazy. Thanks. Appreciate you watching. Say hello to Tommy.
@@PurpleOnThree I hate toll booths altogether. I avoid them like the plague. They're meant to be able to fix the roads, but the roads are always crappy. Wonder where the money is going. 🤷🏽♂️
Awesome video. But don't let people take pictures with your phone and you have all your personal stuff in there they could just run off with it. Just a safety tip.
Thanks so much!! Well, you are right about the phone...I guess I'm just a pretty trusting person, lol😁💜 Gee, I wonder if I can still sprint...probably not like I used to!😉
Annoying and now they make me nervous! Always feel badly for the person who pulls up behind me😅😅😅... Was that on two or three wheels by chance? What did you think of Colorado Springs? 💜🤗
Unfortunately it was in a car ,working on getting a spyder by next year, as for colorad6, it was gorgeous, love the mountains. once I get my Spyder wouldn't mind driving it to Colorado. : was watching your video, it is a great video.
Thank you so much, Kenneth! I appreciate that! When I decided I wanted a Spyder, I waited a year for the right deal on a used one. I hope you find the Spyder of your dreams! 💜🤗 You will love riding it!
Tommy G I'm with you with trying to get the tastyCakes lol.. You said mishawasha correctly Jody. Do not listen to your husband. Remember we're from Indiana. Who was taking care of the homestead? I didn't realize you had cows. I knew you had the doggy? I hate when you have to deal with them toll booth. It's like dealing with the bureau of motor vehicles. It's the same attitude. And they like to talk to you like your old and dumb. But you're not awesome. Okay, I have to ask you. You know you handed a stranger your entire wallet with your credit cards. Don't do that, especially in Chicago lol.. Great start to the whole route
lol, thanks, Barb!! TommyG loves to pronounce things in "his own way"...lol Well, we have a few neighbors who help out. The cows graze and we have a watering system so they are pretty self sufficient and apparently can get out of jail whenever they want!!😂 I'm feeling badly about myself right now...do you really think that lovely gentleman could outrun me???😂 I actually think I am a pretty good judge of character so I knew that lovely Brit was not going to run off with my phone. Guess what? At another toll booth in Indiana I had an issue and pressed the Help button...I read my transponder number to the gal and then she asked where I had my transponder mounted...I told her it was in my "glovebox" and you of course know where that is. She told me I would be charged another S1.00 for having it mounted incorrectly...What the heck????? Appreciate you watching! Enjoy Cali!!
Those trolls hated me and made me almost panic when someone pulled up behind me...although I met one of the persons at a rest stop and they were so kind and sympathetic to me, lol
Love it! You guys put a smile on my face every time I watch your videos, for so many reasons (we'll count a few...). 1) You travel all over, seeing great parts of the country; 2) seeing Chicago street-level was so cool! (like scenes from so many movies filmed there); 3) you guys are so sweet and friendly - everyone Loves Po3 and TommyG!; 4) the commentary is very enduring and we can tell you enjoy seeing what you see on your trips; 5) you're not just vlogging a ride, you are sharing an experience, and incorporating all the joys and some heartaches that go with the trip!
I feel for you on the toll experience, that just looked unnecessarily painful! I had ordered an EZ pass and holder for my Can Am recently - haven't used it yet, but likely will in the next week. The mount should stay on my windshield (suction cups), but I'm attaching a cable in case it slips off. The bridge was a beautiful ride - one more to add to the list above: 6) your rides and visits are inspirational! Now I have to plan a similar trip! We're not retired yet, so that will have to be a vacation ride. Plus I don't know that my wife has built up that kind of endurance and desire just yet (but she's doing GREAT so far for someone who's only been driving a month!) 😄😄
Keith, thank you SO much for your kind, kind comments! 💜💜🤗🤗 We appreciate you so much and look forward to the day when the four of us can all ride together!! I'm so excited you are going to be using that EZ pass...does that mean a fun trip??? TommyG planned a little route across PA and in to NJ...a two or three day trip as he called it...for next week or the week after. He asked if I was interested??? 😂😂😂😂Silly husband...heck yeah!! I hope your EZ pass stays put and works for you. I have received a new one since this trip in June. So excited that your wife enjoys riding so very much!! You guys be safe out there and HAVE FUN!! 💜💜🤗🤗
Hey Keith, just a suggestion for you to consider. I have a 2020 Spyder RT, and I keep my EZ Pass inside the lid of my frunk, just using the velcro strips that come with the transponder, that way it's out if sight and locked inside the frunk. I use EZ Pass a lot, in NY State, and recently used it many times in PA, and couple times further south, and even the border going into Canada. So far it's worked every time 100%, not one fail or miss in almost 2 years. I had put mine inside the lid of my frunk after seeing a TH-cam videos about where people put their EZPass on their RT's.
Thank-you for the kind words Sir!!👍👍
@@PurpleOnThree for the upcoming Columbus Day weekend, we're supposed to do a long ride to and thru Shenandoah National Park. I may need it getting out there, so I can test it out. There's other toll spots where I'm located so the states will always try to get more of my money, LOL! When y'all get back and settled from your world tour, we can plot something out. Not sure how much more riding my wife will do as it gets colder - she's already dropping hints and it hasn't gotten that low yet! But I'm buying clothing and gear to ride as long as I can take it!
@@PSPTommyG indeed Tommy! You guys are inspirational! 😀
That's Crazy I can't believe they stop the fire trucks. 😮
I sure thought it was odd but what the heck do I know, lol???
Enjoyed this video. Looking forward to more!
Thank you!! 💜🤗💜🤗
You can't get beef any fresher than a cow walking up your driveway 😳🤣🤣
You are not wrong, Wayne!! 😂
SpYder Wayne Yeah, his new name is BBQ. What do You mean " Missing Cow "?? 🐄. Ignore that smell, that's just BBQ. 🤪😁. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
@@thegrumpyolgringo 👊🤣👍
Hey guys… you are going to have to start saying “route” the Canadian Way… “Root”! Like the song… Route 66! Take a listen.
LOL😂
LOL, Peter! We say it both ways here, but for any future videos, I'll try very hard to say "root", lol
@@PurpleOnThree Haha! We say “root”, except when I played football. In football it was always rOUTe. Go figure!
GROOT!!! 💚💚💚💚😂😂
@@PSPTommyG Like the stuff in your bathroom between the tiles?
I love this! Having lived there it brought back memories. FANTASTIC!
Bob that's awesome!! Where did you live? Chicago? Thank you as always for your support!! 💜
@@PurpleOnThree just over the State line in Munster Indiana.
@@bobnelson2499 ohhh, gotcha!
Can’t wait for the next one!
Working on it now!!
Head North!
But then we will never get these videos made!!
Awesome start to ya’ll adventure. Shew I would be a nervous wreck in all that traffic. Never been to Chicago other than a connecting flight at O’hare one time.
Thank you, Nick! Traffic and cities get easier with practice! Chicago has nothing on LA 😂😂😂😅😅😅
I’ve been waiting for this series.
Yes, it's been awhile coming lol!
Hey pssst... er uh don't say nuthin'... just quietly sneak an EZpass transponder switcheroo... the harley won't notice... 😉
Bah hah hah hah...great idea, Wayne!! I have a new transponder now and I did not steal it from a Harley rider, lol😂
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Enjoying this series for sure.
Thank you, Moose!! I will try to pronounce Route correctly in future videos...it's a side effect (I have affect and effect down pat, lol) of living in Pennsyltucky!😂
@@PurpleOnThree hey, I didn’t bring it up to the group…….
@@DFWMoose it's fine 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️ I know... You're a gentleman with great manners. 🥰 Peter mentioned it too, so if you both picked up on it, I just figured I'd put it out there LOL
@@PurpleOnThree well let’s see how you do with some of the California Indian names. 😉
@@DFWMoose oh boy .. That should be good... You will hear Tommy G pronouncing things any way he feels like it, with a Southern twang added LOL
you guys are completely nuts to take on Chicago! I have been there many times but dread driving there. Great video! Great to hear from you both again!
Thank you, Stan!! Well, I have to say it was not the worst city to drive in.... I'll leave that for LA 😂😂😂... I just saw a picture of you and your wife on the Bohn IG or Facebook page... Maybe it was on both LOL... Cool that you stopped in for a visit there! Hope you are doing well and got lots of riding in this summer! And thank you, thank you, thank you! 🤗
Lane Splitting…. LOL. Not sure that is possible?
The lanes were pretty wide...I think I could..in my mind that is, lol! 😁
Love Chicago amd Route 66 is definitely a dream trip for me. I can't wait for this series xx
Thank you, Rob! It was a lot of fun and Chicago doesn't seem like anything at all now that I've ridden through LA and Miami! 😅😅💜💜
Who the heck coined the term "rush" hour traffic?? 🤔🤪🤣
You know what??? That is a very practical, good question!! No rushing about it at all!😂
SpYder Wayne I'm guessing the term was coined bY the guY, who was " Rushing " to be the first in line.🤪😁. Just saYin'. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲.
@@thegrumpyolgringo 👊🤣👍
did you bring body armor for the windy city and LA
Just our Bohn Body Armor 😁😁😁
YES!!
What a wonderful summer of adventures you two have had. This video is just the start of the Route 66 adventure and you're already having fun. I'm really looking forward to seeing the fun yet to come 😊🤗😁👍👍👍
We were certainly blessed to be able to see so much of this big, beautiful country! Guess what? Tommy was looking at a map of PA and has a little two or three day trip planned next week or the week after...he asked if I was interested???😂 Heck yeah! Have to change my oil first though!!
@@PurpleOnThree 🤗😁👍👍 Well then I think you will like this
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Awesome video my friend nice 😊 share big like #58 amazing 🤩 adventure on the Route 66 beautiful scenery!! Thanks for sharing great job thumbs up 👍
Thank you so much! Have you ever been there? I was in your beautiful state after we finished Rt. 66. We rode up the PCH all the way to northern California!
Chicago is one of the cities on my bucket list ! The pictures and the history is amazing 🤩
And the food!! Chicago deep dish pizza! Though we did not partake of any snacks while there..."in and out and nobody gets hurt!" It's ok that we missed the food because Junkyard Dadski made the BEST tacos we have ever eaten...oh my! In fact, he sent me on my way with a bottle of seasoning that traveled the country with me. Not sure why I never thought to mail it home with the t-shirts I sent home, lol 😂😂🤗🤗💜💜
Love this!! Been waiting for this series to begin. I wondered how cool it was that you both got the convenience of a parking spot and with the sign too!!!! The British gentleman was a delight. Gotta love the brits! My Mum was from England.
That rush hour traffic.....I don't miss that at all.
So cool that your Mum was from England, Gloria!! I have to say we met some of the nicest folks ever while on this adventure!! Yep, can't imagine rush hour EVERY day!
HarleY Gurl. Ever wonder whY TheY call it "Rush Hour Traffic ". No one is Ever in a Rush, and it alwaYs takes a lot longer than an hour.🤔🤪. Things that make You go Hmmmm.😃😁. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on thinking about SpYdering.😎🇺🇲.
@@thegrumpyolgringo Maybe it's everyone is in a rush to get home...so that's what it should be called I think, "Rush to get home traffic" 😂😂 Or "rush to get to work traffic"...things that make you go hmmmm
@@PurpleOnThree Things that make You go Hmmmm, indeed.😎🤔🤪.
City traffic is no fun, I'll cut a few miles off to avoid that. I've been waiting for these videos to come out.
I'm not sure there was any easy way out..I'm just glad we eventually made it out of the city! Thank you for watching! How is retirement treating you??
I mean. A free cake is the least they could have done.
THATS WHAT I SAID!!😂😂
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I am sooo jealous right now. I've been to, and seen that start sign in Chicago as I've worked in the city a lot. It immediately became a bucket list item. This will probably be my first trip if, and when, I ever retire.
First of all, kudos for working in the city a lot! We are just country bumpkins. When I was young a commuted to Pittsburgh for a job...the city has such a different feel to it. Yes! You definitely need to make this trip! How close are you to retirement? In 2026, the highway is celebrating it's 100th anniversary and we are hoping to go back...there are plenty of things we missed the first time! Appreciate you! 💜💜🤗🤗
Oh my, what a nightmare the toll booths were. I'm looking forward to the next episode. 👍🏻
I had trouble in April too in Florida...I now have a new improved transponder, lol...and I didn't even steal TommyG's! Thank you for watching, Eric!💜
Great riding fun you two are enjoying. Awsome views . Thanks for taking me along. God bless 🙏🏼 stay safe hugs 💗
Thank you, Susan! How are you? Are the leaves now beautiful in Maine? We had a fun trip for sure!
Hello friends🤗
It's good to see you again 🙏
Thank you for sharing this route 66
I really love watching this video 😍
Good luck to your journey 🙏
Thank you so much!! It's been awhile...but we are back and have a whole lot of stuff to share!! Appreciate you watching...blessings, my friend! 💜
We are so gona enjoy this ride. We get to do it with popcorn and a cold drink in our comfy chair!!
😂😂😂 love it!!
Trip of a lifetime 😎👍
*Amazing bike riding frd. Thank you so much for share frd ☕🙏*
Thank you for watching ...hope we made you smile!! 💜💜🤗🤗
Tasty Cakes!!!!! Butter scootch.....soooo good
Never had them...guess we will have to try them some day!!💜
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I love that you call the cows the kids!!!! Tommy and his burger reference 😂😂
Jodz, I think you have as much luck with toll trolls as I do 😂😂😂
That Skyline bridge was beautiful!
I do love the banter between you too x
Very interested in this series x
Hi Rochelle!! Yes, all our critters are our "kids" these days...the cats bicker just like our own two kids used to lol. So you have no luck with the toll trolls either?? On our trip to South Dakota, it was another Indiana toll booth lady on the helpline who told me I would have to pay an extra $1.00 because I did not have my transponder mounted in the proper place, lol. Whatever! You guys are going to have so much fun when you come and ride this route!! Are you going to be starting in Chicago? Where will you be flying to in the US? You are welcome to stay with us if you are anywhere near western PA...by golly, Pittsburgh has an international airport!! 😃😃💜💜
😂😂 I was trying to guide her through traffic...Its a BIG MC!! LOL!!
@@PurpleOnThree thank you so much xxxx
The first episode was awesome and a great start ! California or bursts!
Thanks so much, Eddie!! We appreciate you so very much, my friend! 💜💜🤗🤗
Fun way to start such an amazing journey!
Oh, we had a good time for sure, Richard! And we always try to make the best of things!!
This is gonna be fun!!!! Awesome!!!!!!
Thanks, Sean! Hope to make folks laugh but also show some of the cool, cool things on Rt. 66!
Hamburgers look good
That's what happens to cows who don't stay in their pasture, lol
@@PurpleOnThree 😂😂
Thanks for sharing and can't wait for more.
Thank you!!💜
Let's go‼️ I've been looking forward to this series.
After a slow start, I think we now have the ball moving, lol! Thank you!! 💜
Haha, y'all's banter is hilarious... and poor Tommy, running around to get your tolls paid. He looks sharp in that Bohn body armor...
Thanks, John!! He's my knight in shining armor! lol...Now, who wore it better, TommyG or Penelope Pit Stop???😂
@@PurpleOnThree LOL, that's a no-brainer! Penelope Pit Stop! :D
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Have a nice trip and be careful
Thank you, Brandon!! It was a trip of a lifetime with many wonderful memories! I hope you enjoy all the videos we will have. We are back home now and doing farm chores which are not nearly as much fun as riding around the country! Hope you are having a great week!💜
When I was in Chicago, it was snowing and bitterly cold.
It's the windy city with that cold air blowing off the lake! I would not want to be there in the winter!!
Loving the signs along the way
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this is nice and beautiful video. i love the scenery. great content. thank you for this. have a wonderfull day
Thank you so much!! I hope you have a wonderful, blessed day!!💜
Love this...Route 66 has so much to offer. You started it off the right way. seen others that bypass the Chicago start sign.
Every rider should ride it at least once but at a slooooow pace. As may times as we've ridden Route 66, we still haven't seen all that it has to offer. I was so bummed that I couldn't meet up with you two (Stupid battery).
Can't wait to watch your amazing journey.
Thank you, Rich!! You are so right about seeing all that it has to offer! It took us three weeks and we still didn't see everything! We are hoping to do it again for the 100th anniversary of the highway in 2026! I know...we were bummed too!! But are you guys heading back to western pa any time soon on your trip? Would love for your to come here! 💜💜🤗🤗
Hey Jody & Tommy G!! Good to see you guys on another great video. I wrenched my back trying to upright my dropped bike and just watching a few videos for now. Love your graphics and upbeat content. I have some friends who will be riding route 66 backwards from Santa Monica to Chicago. Thanks for sharing such a neat ride! Later you guys!
Oh no, Glen!! So sorry to heal that!! Praying 🙏 back feels better very soon!! I think your friends are going to love traveling on the Motherroad!! So MANY cool things to see! 💜 Our next video premieres tonight at 7 PM EST. Tommy and I are on a leaf peeping motorcycle trip in PA. Told him we need to land somewhere by 6:45 so I can have WIFI. It's no fun when the host doesn't show up to their premiere!😅
looking forward to this series, as we didn't do the Chicago to Kansas part of Rt 66
Bob! I think it would be a great weekend trip for you and Sherry!! Have a blessed day! 💜💜🤗🤗
" No One Gets Hurt, In and Out like a Chicago Gangsta Bank Robber. ". If You Have to Go to Chicago, that's the perfect mindset to have. 😃😃😎. For a minute there, while taking photos of the starting point sign, I thought that You might have caught a couple thieves, running from the scene of a crime on video.😁🤪. Being in Chicago, it's probably likely.🤔. Good thing You had the Brit there to help out if needed. 👍. Thanks for sharing. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
Nope, I just figured he was running up to get my autograph! Bah hah hah hah 😂😂
👍👍💯 that was a great video. That was some very thick traffic. Looking forward to seeing more videos catch y'all later.
Well, it was thick but not the thickest ...just wait until we get to California in our videos!! 😂
I HATE the toll booth’s! What an adventure!
I am actually more scared of toll booths than traffic in LA, just sayin! 🤪🤪😜😜😂😂
Yay!!!!! Footage!!!!! I still wish I could put something together! Look at you and that PBS voiceover! Look out, Rick Steves!!!!
Ah. The toll system that was supposed to go away...
Stayed tuned for your debut!!📸📸🎶🎶📽📽🎬🎬
@@JunkyardDadski 😂😂
Finally, lol!! Life can be so busy...or maybe we just need to stay home long enough to make some videos, lol. PBS voiceover 😂😂You're the one with the radio announcer voice, Wally! Next video featuring Junkyard Dadski!! Yayyyyyy!! 💜💜🤗🤗
Great video y'all! Looking forward to the next episode.
Thank you so much! We had such a fun adventure and hope to go back in 2026 for the 100th anniversary of Route 66!! 🤗🤗💜💜
What a great adventure. Gotta love them toll gates 😲 Ride well. Cheers
Thanks, Moz! I am afraid of toll booths now..😂
Maybe I need to do more waiving and smiling. It seems to work for you in Chicago!
I think it depends where you are...For example in LA, I did not smile and wave...I just kept saying the cheer in my head, "Be Aggressive...B E Aggressive!!" It worked because I didn't get run over, lol! 😂
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what a mess at the toll booth...those toll roads should be illegal !!!
"they shoulda just ate it". LOL. Classic TommyG !
Yep, no sympathy at all for our cows!! 😜😜🤪🤪I am almost petrified of toll booths now... 😂😂We actually came through Oklahoma or Kentucky on this last trip...I can't remember which state and there was a toll requiring coins!! Who the heck has THAT? I had enough for one of us. We waited until another car came along and the guy in it gave us change for a dollar... 😅😅
@@PurpleOnThree Oklahoma has that for sure (one of my sons lives there)...the other I know about is Texas, as when we lived in Houston, we kept out cup holders full of change LOL. I hate the toll roads...I mean, cmon, this road has been paid for for YEARS, so cmon States, drop the toll road charges!
@@WhatsUpBob yes, totally agree!!
Great video 🎥. Actually Was worth the wait. 👍. I promise You, if You had did a lane split with that beautiful SpYder, I would have had to watch this video everYdaY.😃. Another great soundtrack for the intro. Also want to mention great job with the voiceover. 🎧. Thanks for the rYde along. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!! 💜💜🤗🤗 I guess I won't be doing any lane splitting any time soon, lol. Have to tell you when we were in California on the freeway, some sport bikes were lane splitting and came up beside me out of nowhere (it seemed) and scared the bajeevers out of me!! PBS has contacted me...maybe I can earn a little extra money doing voiceovers, lol. 😂😂Appreciate you!! 🤗🤗💜💜
Oh wow toll roads on a motorcycle, never thought of the headache that could be yeeeeeesh!
Oh the poor cow! Tommy had no sympathy lol
Oooof Chicago looked BUSY!!!!!
Only a headache for me, lol...trolls I tell ya! One of those cows is headed to the butcher soon...I won't tell you which one so that when you come here and we serve you the most delicious burgers ever, you won't feel sorry for the cow 😁😁😁😁Chicago was busy but it certainly didn't scare me like LA!! 😜😜🤪🤪
Oh wow, 3 weeks of riding route 66! Impressive!😍🤗 Thank you very much for the Christmas card and magnet. My mail call videos are behind. The Christmas card/ friend mail video will come out on June 7th😚.💜!
Are you serious?!?! Fire department?? Has to pay, smh!
Lol, I'm not a fan of high, or extremely long bridges, nope. Or heights! Nope.
This was another awesome clip! 💜
Oh, Jamie! Happy New Year! You are very welcome for the card and magnet though it was probably late, lol. My first year of retirement and I still could not manage to get stuff sent out on time, bah ha hah hah. Oh we sure did have fun on Route 66!! Thank you so much for riding along with us!! 💜🤗
Great job looking forward to your Route 66 series. 😂 brave for riding through that city. You guys handled it like pros. No problem 😂
You're the best, Scott!! We are still super impressed and in awe of how many of the roads you know in the US without even looking at a map!! Thanks for riding with us...You'll be in the next video!! We had so much fun with you that day!! 💜💜🤗🤗
Chicago is pretty cool... good vlog
Thank you, Song! How are you?
@@PurpleOnThree I am good... just returned from St. Louis MO. You are headed that way ...safetravels
@@songjames4609 well... Headed that way in the video 😁... We are in PA now... Hope you had a good trip!
Enjoyed
Thanks, Larry! It's fun to put these videos together from our adventure...Appreciate you watching!
Oh, Here is a random thought, what if TheY put EZ Pass Transponders in the Fire Trucks, You know, like the ones that out of state tourists use?? 🤔. Yeah, You are right, waY too logical. What was I thinking?? Well, I never said, all mY ideas are necessarily Good ones. 😁. I'll keep working on this. StaY Alert. rYde Safe in a fun waY. Keep on SpYdering.😎🇺🇲💜💜💜💙💙.
Well, you do have to wonder, right?? I'm thinking we all should be able to wave our cell phones and pass through...surely we have that technology available?? 🤔🤔
Loved this!
Thank you so very much, Miriam! And Congratulations to you and John on 8K!! Woo hoo! That's wonderful!!
Another post tagged by the Pennsylvania Couple!
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Wow, you guys were about 60 miles away from me. Have a great trip! 😉
My bike refuses to go east anymore, Chicago traffic sucks!!🤬
Well, darn, we were that close to you!! Please refresh my memory and tell me where you are located...maybe we can ride together next year!! Well, the traffic was bad but not nearly as bad as the California freeway traffic...oh my!!! 😂
@@PurpleOnThree I hate bad traffic! 😉 I’m in sugar Grove! Il. Route 88 and Rt 47.I’m supposed to meet my brother this Saturday, he lives in Clinton Iowa about 2 hrs dead west of me. In the winter he is in Bradenton Fla. rite where the Hurricane is rite now!😳
@@troy9er Thank you! I wrote this down cuz I forget stuff, lol. Maybe you could e-mail me so I have your e-mail address and then I can get in touch when we are out that way again. Does your brother have his own place in Bradenton? My grandparents lived in Ellenton when I was a kid...went there a lot. Been praying for all the folks in Florida as we have friends and family there. Hope you have a great meet up with your brother! 🙏🙏💜💜
This is the trip my hubby has been wanting to make 🤩 One day we’ll make it in the meanwhile I will have to follow along on your trips 😆 Subscribed ✅
Thank you, Lisa! You guys will LOVE Route 66...oh it was so much fun! And thank you for subscribing! I hope our wheels cross paths someday!!💜
Tolls are such a pain.
A pain in the petutie!! They make me so nervous now...I want to have a big sign on the back of my Spyder that shows I have a "toll handicap" so don't come behind me unless you don't mind sitting for a day or so while we get it figured out, lol😂
I don’t think your yellow jacket is bright enough lol. Sucks that your transponder was giving you issues. It’s totally absurd that fire trucks have to pay the darn toll. I went to Chicago often while I worked. I believe there is a section of Route 66 that runs Arizona and I’ll try to hit it this winter. Ride safe.
That's my rain coat... Sometimes I wear it to cut out the wind when it's a little chilly. I now have a new transponder and I did not steal Tommy G's lol. Yes, there is a section in Arizona... We saw a lot of cool things there! I should have the Arizona video out before you head back!
@@PurpleOnThree cool 👍
I can’t believe fire trucks and emergency vehicles need to stop at the toll booth ! Just ridiculous 😮
It does seem a little crazy...but what the heck do I know???
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That’s a bit of a nightmare with the transponder! Was strange seeing the fire truck have issues! The city does look amazing! Oooh a random Brit meet lol 😂 awesome moto vlog to both of you!
Yes, that lovely Brit was so kind! I am now wondering what happens if the police are chasing someone...maybe the suspect crashes through the gate and the police just follow???🤷
@@PurpleOnThree maybe the police can get through? Seems really odd that they have to stop. Seems odd that any emergency has to stop
@@RaymondoLeeTravel I would certainly hope so!!
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I’m terrified of bridges
Put a sticker everywhere to advertise
I enjoy how y’all are able to keep each other occupied on the road by talking to one another. It makes the drive go faster I’m sure
Awww, Jessica, I'm sorry!
@@JdubbVlogs Well, I always keep a supply handy for sure!! They are in my back pocket and easy to get to!! 😁
@@JdubbVlogs We do talk a lot to each other, but not always...the communication system sure does come in handy though!!
Honestly, I just run through tolls lol.. They gotta catch me :) I'd love to route 66 one day..i feel like it would take a long time though, cause then you gotta ride back once you get to cali.
How do you run through the tolls that have gates? 😂 You will love 66! So much to see! The 100th anniversary is in 2026... hoping to ride it again. 💜🤗 There are other ways home... we will show you in future videos 😁🤗
Yes!! and that's where there is another chapter in the story!!😂😂 Where did we go next ??
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@@PurpleOnThree oh.. they have gates... umm.. idk lol. without gates I just go :)
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Toll machines can be really horrible. This is the case also in some European countries. I still prefer to pay to a guy in the "box". :) There I can be pretty sure that everything "is allright".
p.s. Great video. I like the idea to start your journey there. That Englishman was very kind. You got my like. Just keep up and drop by.
Oh my goodness...this last trip we came across an even worse one in Oklahoma or Kentucky...I can't remember...we had to put coins in...I had enough for one of us but not both of us! We waited until a car came along and asked the guy in the car if he had change for a dollar...that one was crazy. Yes, sometimes newer and better technology is not the best way! Appreciate you watching, Gregor! And now that we are home, will be dropping by more often!! Have a blessed evening, my friend! 💜💜🤗🤗
@@PurpleOnThree The problem is that you can be a millionaire, but you have to have coins... otherwise you cannot pass... crazy. Thanks. Appreciate you watching. Say hello to Tommy.
@@RRRRefuelRideRace will do! 🤗💜
He broke out of cow jail. 🤣🤣
Not for long...we will be serving him up for dinner here pretty soon!!!😂
@@PurpleOnThree 😂😂😂
Another reason why I hate toll booths.
Nore, what are your other reasons, lol???😃💜
@@PurpleOnThree I hate toll booths altogether. I avoid them like the plague. They're meant to be able to fix the roads, but the roads are always crappy. Wonder where the money is going. 🤷🏽♂️
Awesome video. But don't let people take pictures with your phone and you have all your personal stuff in there they could just run off with it. Just a safety tip.
Thanks so much!! Well, you are right about the phone...I guess I'm just a pretty trusting person, lol😁💜 Gee, I wonder if I can still sprint...probably not like I used to!😉
those toll booths are annoying. hit one driving this past summer from St. Louis, Mo. to Colorado Springs, CO.
Annoying and now they make me nervous! Always feel badly for the person who pulls up behind me😅😅😅... Was that on two or three wheels by chance? What did you think of Colorado Springs? 💜🤗
Unfortunately it was in a car ,working on getting a spyder by next year, as for colorad6, it was gorgeous, love the mountains. once I get my Spyder wouldn't mind driving it to Colorado. : was watching your video, it is a great video.
Thank you so much, Kenneth! I appreciate that! When I decided I wanted a Spyder, I waited a year for the right deal on a used one. I hope you find the Spyder of your dreams! 💜🤗 You will love riding it!
I remember when they first came out and saw someone driving down the road on one. I immediately fell in love with the spyders.
@@kennethlorino9214 I didn't even know what they were until 2018 when a friend let me drive hers in a parking lot and I fell in love! 😁
Tommy G I'm with you with trying to get the tastyCakes lol.. You said mishawasha correctly Jody. Do not listen to your husband. Remember we're from Indiana. Who was taking care of the homestead? I didn't realize you had cows. I knew you had the doggy? I hate when you have to deal with them toll booth. It's like dealing with the bureau of motor vehicles. It's the same attitude. And they like to talk to you like your old and dumb. But you're not awesome. Okay, I have to ask you. You know you handed a stranger your entire wallet with your credit cards. Don't do that, especially in Chicago lol.. Great start to the whole route
What ??? She doesn't listen to me now !!!😜😜😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
lol, thanks, Barb!! TommyG loves to pronounce things in "his own way"...lol Well, we have a few neighbors who help out. The cows graze and we have a watering system so they are pretty self sufficient and apparently can get out of jail whenever they want!!😂 I'm feeling badly about myself right now...do you really think that lovely gentleman could outrun me???😂 I actually think I am a pretty good judge of character so I knew that lovely Brit was not going to run off with my phone. Guess what? At another toll booth in Indiana I had an issue and pressed the Help button...I read my transponder number to the gal and then she asked where I had my transponder mounted...I told her it was in my "glovebox" and you of course know where that is. She told me I would be charged another S1.00 for having it mounted incorrectly...What the heck????? Appreciate you watching! Enjoy Cali!!
TommyG, don't you be telling tall tales now...lol😂
Argh the Troll Booths! I hates 'em I do!
Let's just say they suck!! 😂😂😂
Toll booth tools 😅
Those trolls hated me and made me almost panic when someone pulled up behind me...although I met one of the persons at a rest stop and they were so kind and sympathetic to me, lol
TROLLS!!! 👹👹👺👺☠☠ 😂😂
@@PSPTommyG Bastards !!!