Date posted: 1/5/2017
Hi Folks,
We received the following email yesterday from a guy that lives in Alaska, rides a motorcycle and has written about both. I will copy his email below and you can read it. The club officers thought there would be interest in hearing what he has to say. The problem we face is finding a suitable place for a gathering like this. Does anyone have any suggestions? Anyone want to volunteer their home? Contact myself or Kevin with any suggestions. There was actually 2 email exchanged:
From: Philip Freeman
Email: phil@motoquest.com
Comment: I am coming down from Alaska to go to the IMS Show in Dallas and also presenting about Alaska at Alamo BMW on February 1st. I wrote a book about riding Alaska and can help riders plan a dream of a lifetime there. The book is called "The Adventurous Motorcyclist's Guide to Alaska". The co author happens to also live in Austin! I live in Girdwood, Alaska.
I have idea I would like to float to you...
I was wondering if there might be a possibility, since I will be in the area, to meet your group in an informal way (like somebody's house for a potluck or something) and just talk about details of Alaska and beyond. I could show some photos, or we could just pull out a map and go over it with the group.
I think an informal venue would be conducive to getting to know you and your group on a more personal level and also it would be more valuable for you in terms of information regarding riding to Alaska, ect.
Its always fun to talk about dream trips and I would very much like to spent that type of quality time with you and your group.
I look forward to your reply,
Sincerely,
And the 2nd email:
Rich, I will be available from around Jan 26th - until Jan 31st.
I co authored an award winning travel book called "The Adventurous Motorcyclists' Guide to Alaska" along with Lee Klancher, who happens to live in Austin.
He runs Octane Press, which published the book. Perhaps he would even want to be there.
It's a rarity that we are in the same room together, and if anyone brings that book, we would be happy to sign it.
I was born and raised in Alaska and logged hundreds of thousands of miles there and have been to Prudhoe Bay more than anyone on this planet. That being said, I love to meet riders and talk about dreams. I keep people laughing and I have a lot of great information for those who are thinking to one day go to Alaska.
I could do a short 45 min. photo presentation and then question and answer. Or, we could just make it more informal and roll out a map and talk it over. I love smaller groups because its possible to convey more in depth information that way.
I will have the full presentation in San Antonio on Feb. 1st at Alamo BMW, complete with Alaska smoked salmon, regardless.
I've always wanted to go to Austin. It would be a great reason to go!
I look forward to what we come up with.