My US visa has arrived.....

[Archie_tect]

Now you mention it I can see the likeness....

 

[vernon]

Yippie

Many congratulations

What are the pies like in the States?

Pissin' pecan pie.

 

[vernon]

(By the way, I've just heard that Numbnuts has decided to emigrate to the US)

It's a big country and I think he'll have an affinity with the bigoted South.

 

[vernon]

I rec they'll have vern in an orange jumpsuit quicker than you can say pork belly and corn fries.

Pork belly?

Who do I have to insult to get into a jump suit?

 

[TVC]

Pork belly?

Who do I have to insult to get into a jump suit?

Just start with the bloke at passport control

 

[vernon]

[QUOTE 3693645, member: 259"]Congratulations Vernon. So quo vadis and how come you need a visa? Are you staying?[/QUOTE]

I'm going to be there longer than an ESTA visa covers travellers for. I'm having a shot at cycling the Northern Tier cycle route and want a more leisurely pace than 90 days allows.

I reckon ten years is ample time which gives me an average speed of 1.16 miles per day.

 

[vernon]

Have you got a UK visa for getting back in?

One year I had difficulty getting out of the UK despite having a valid passport. I think that the event was the metaphorical flapping of a butterfly's wing that precipitated the economic chaos in Greece.

 

[slowmotion]

The Northern Tier route looks absolutely fantastic. I'm wildly jealous.

 

[Hill Wimp]

Looks good Vernon, and i think you will be in @Gravity Aided territory at one point.

He may be able to introduce you to some good American Pies.

 

[Drago]

Hold on a mo Vern. You turned up with your beard, carrying a rucksack, and asked for directions to the "infidel scum in charge of visas" and they still let you in?

 

[Sittingduck]

Good luck, looks great.
I hired a bike when we were in NH last year and did a little ride around some of New Hampshire, briefly flirting with Vermont. It's lovely and has some awesome scenary, although some sporting terrain!

 

[Archie_tect]

Have a great time Vern.... send us your pics providing the wilds of America have reliable WiFi!

 

[Gravity Aided]

Good luck, looks great.
I hired a bike when we were in NH last year and did a little ride around some of New Hampshire, briefly flirting with Vermont. It's lovely and has some awesome scenary, although some sporting terrain!

Vermont, and Upstate New York have their vertical charm as well. May have to use 2 foot gear in a few spots.

 

[Gravity Aided]

Be wary @vernon , the Northern Tier route takes you through Henry, where a cougar(puma) has been sighted.
Also home to Mission Oak Inn http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/illinois-henry-mission-oak-inn.html, Hofers Pub https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hofers-Pub/111720975531510, and Gibsons' Grill https://www.facebook.com/GibsonsGrill.Henryhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Hofers-Pub/111720975531510

 

[Nigeyy]

Congrats Vernon, what is your route going to be? Which city are you going to fly in?

And it's valid for ten years!!!!!

See y'all in 2025.