Nick, which i could have made it.. but i had to report in to my new unit on 1 August..
I rode the busa from Shelbyville, KY north to ND taking hwy 94 across to billings, MT, 90 into WA and into tacoma to visit family. Took me 5 days, I believe it was around 2500 miles. Little later, rode down to Petaluma, CA (southwest of Santa Rosa) that took 2 days. something like 780 miles.
Week later, grandmother passed away and i rode back up. Now that's all settled, I'm back down in CA.
soon as the house sells, i'll be in KY again to move the family.
Glad to hear that everyone had a good time, and thanks for the pics.
Take Care.