"Vulture Tourism" means traveling to places that have recently suffered some kind of devastating hardship: an economic disaster, civil war or a freakish viral outbreak. WOW! So in true vulture fashion swoop down and take advantage of an opportunity. Learn more about what makes a good vulture tourism destination, safety concerns, and how the locals feel about vulture tourism by listening to vulture tourism expert Kim Clark of “U.S. News & World Report” Listen to Audio
Additional Reading: Vulture Tourism: Scavenging for the Best Travel Deals
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Vulture Culture: Uncle Herb's closes after 39 years
Uncle Herb's Restaurant & Pancake House — the south Oxnard eatery where locals held first dates, police scarfed down quick meals, President George W. Bush stumped during his first campaign, and a regular watering hole of the Vultures — has closed.
Source Article: Ventura County Star, September 13, 2009
Source Article: Ventura County Star, September 13, 2009
Soaring: Buzzy's LFR 2009 Recap
This was an 8 day motorcycle trip 9/12 to 9/19, approximately 2600 miles. Some of the major cities we stopped in were: Sacramento, Klamath, Portland, Coos Bay, Garberville, and Hollister. Interesting sights: Crater Lake, Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Paul Bunyan & Babe the blue ox.
We rode averaged 300 miles a day. Great weather! Between Sacramento and Klamath it was cold, but nothing warm gloves and extra layers of clothes would cure. Between Portland and Coos Bay it rained. Fortunately, I had a rain suit which Dave graciously let me borrow for this trip. I looked like a Caltrans worker on my motorcycle. Its worth throwing out looking cool on the bike versus being uncomfortably wet for hours. The coast of Oregon and northern California is beautiful. It feels as if you are in a different country. Green trees and shrubs, twisty turns, and then you see the coast. Sheer cliff drop offs and volcanic rocks that form interesting patterns along the coast. I can't imagine doing the same trip in a car.
Anyway, back to the responsibility of life...until the next adventure.
We rode averaged 300 miles a day. Great weather! Between Sacramento and Klamath it was cold, but nothing warm gloves and extra layers of clothes would cure. Between Portland and Coos Bay it rained. Fortunately, I had a rain suit which Dave graciously let me borrow for this trip. I looked like a Caltrans worker on my motorcycle. Its worth throwing out looking cool on the bike versus being uncomfortably wet for hours. The coast of Oregon and northern California is beautiful. It feels as if you are in a different country. Green trees and shrubs, twisty turns, and then you see the coast. Sheer cliff drop offs and volcanic rocks that form interesting patterns along the coast. I can't imagine doing the same trip in a car.
Anyway, back to the responsibility of life...until the next adventure.
Vulture Culture: Our Logo
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Vultures are scavengers. A particular characteristic of many vultures is a bald head, devoid of feathers.
Here we show off our icon.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Vulture Culture: What is the name of the vultures in Jungle Book?
Mowgli encounters a group of solemn vultures, who closely resemble the Beatles, and they say they'll be his friend. The vultures comically argue about "what do you want to do?" and continually sidetrack Mowgli with their pointless arguments.
The characters modeled after the Beatles, with Ziggy as the “John Lennon” member, Dizzy is “George Harrison”, Buzzy is “Ringo”, and Flaps is “Paul McCartney”.
This could be a great addition to the whole “Vultures” backstory and mystique. Who do you want to be? I don't know. Who do you want to be? Ah! Don't start that again!"
The characters modeled after the Beatles, with Ziggy as the “John Lennon” member, Dizzy is “George Harrison”, Buzzy is “Ringo”, and Flaps is “Paul McCartney”.
This could be a great addition to the whole “Vultures” backstory and mystique. Who do you want to be? I don't know. Who do you want to be? Ah! Don't start that again!"
Soaring: The Poppy Fields
"THE POPPY FIELDS"
It seems this is a popular annual ride among many motorcycle groups. Both the destination and the ride are described as "awesome and fantastic" respectively.
DURATION: All dayride
RIDE OUT: Travel on LITTLE TUJUNGA CANYON ROAD, SAND CANYON, VASQUEZ CANYON ROAD, BOUQUET CANYON ROAD, pass BOUQUET CANYON RESERVOIR, go through SPUNKY CANYON ROAD though GREEN VALLEY to FRANCISQUITO CANYON ROAD, will cruise past LAKE ELIZABETH.
RIDE HOME: Return via LAKE HUGHES ROAD around CASTAIC LAKE to the 5 Freeway
LUNCH: ROCK INN
THINGS TO REMEMBER: Don't forget the camera
OTHER: This is a popular rides and bring your spouse/most significant person along as well and ANY FRIENDS who ride and would enjoy this trip. If your spouse won't ride on the bike let them follow along in a car. The NEXT TIME she will want to ride along with you on the motorcycle and will appreciate WHY we do this.
Last year we had a few cars along with family and friends. This is a SCENIC ride, stop where safe for great photo opportunities.
It seems this is a popular annual ride among many motorcycle groups. Both the destination and the ride are described as "awesome and fantastic" respectively.
DURATION: All dayride
RIDE OUT: Travel on LITTLE TUJUNGA CANYON ROAD, SAND CANYON, VASQUEZ CANYON ROAD, BOUQUET CANYON ROAD, pass BOUQUET CANYON RESERVOIR, go through SPUNKY CANYON ROAD though GREEN VALLEY to FRANCISQUITO CANYON ROAD, will cruise past LAKE ELIZABETH.
RIDE HOME: Return via LAKE HUGHES ROAD around CASTAIC LAKE to the 5 Freeway
LUNCH: ROCK INN
THINGS TO REMEMBER: Don't forget the camera
OTHER: This is a popular rides and bring your spouse/most significant person along as well and ANY FRIENDS who ride and would enjoy this trip. If your spouse won't ride on the bike let them follow along in a car. The NEXT TIME she will want to ride along with you on the motorcycle and will appreciate WHY we do this.
Last year we had a few cars along with family and friends. This is a SCENIC ride, stop where safe for great photo opportunities.
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