ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

   Sounds like a title to a song? Well, it is, released by “Dire Straits” in the 70s.    This is not about the song, although it was a good song.    Once again we focus on a trip west, through New Mexico and Arizona.    We made our arrangements to meet in Junction....
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

Daytona Bike Week 2023

   Funny how time slips away! Sure doesn’t seem like it’s been a year since the last trip to Daytona.    Anyway, here we are again. Do my normal calling to see who might go. As usual, medical problems, work, or just excuses! Everybody seems to be busy. Doug &...
A Blast From the Past

A Blast From the Past

   It’s that time of the year, Spring is approaching, we hope! Our thoughts are for the next ride. Daytona Bike Week comes to mind. It’s only 2 weeks away. Sure doesn’t seem like a year has passed since the last trip to Florida. Anyway, getting the bike serviced for...
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

Reflections of 2022

   Let’s recap the rides and happenings of 2022!    Seems like yesterday we were sitting at the Pecan Grove. Our conversation moved to Daytona Beach, Bike Week. Rick says, let’s go! We all agree, why not!    Rick secures a room on the beach. Just a waiting game now....
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

Route 66 the Mother Road

   Been wanting to take this trip for many years! Finally, the stars aligned, September 8th was the departure date. All my riding friends were busy, owell, I’ve been on long trips before, not my first rodeo!    Pull out on September 8th, about 8 am. Run hwy 16 through...
ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

Maggie Valley and Beyond

   The time has been set, the trip has been planned! We are headed east one more time. Maggie Valley, North Carolina to be exact. I rally the troops, Roadrunner, and “Happy Hour” answer the call. We had planned on leaving on a Wednesday, The “Happy Hours” bike is in...