April 5 – 6 2016
In February I turned 50, half a century old. I remember when I was younger thinking 50 was old, yet when I look in a mirror…I don’t see an old woman. Weird, I see someone who has been through many trials and tribulations but not weathered, not old, just living.
Continue reading “50 is just a number & Helicopter”
May 11 2015-UPDATE-I’m an idiot lol
Tail of the dragon Rocks! Just actual drove the real thing on my way to Knoxville
Warm and muggy it was when I left Chattanooga, TN. I only had a short drive to a place called River’s Edge Treehouse Resort in Robbinsville, NC
More about the resort in a bit. The Cherokee National Park scenic by way was a treat to drive through. You can tell you are heading into the Blue Ridge/Smoky Mountain range when you see the difference in the trees and rolling hills. Continue reading “2015 Long Island or Bust Tour – Day 19 – Parks, Glamping and the East”
May 6th 2015
Today was an interesting day. Not driving but people. 2 random acts of kindness and a confession. 2 men paid for my coffees today after they heard I was moving, jobless and homeless. Of course I elaborated but they both at different times felt compelled to help, and get this…they both thought I was in my 30’s. Flattered to say the least and thanked them without saying you didn’t have too. The last guy actually threw me a $20 bill…and said “you seem pretty smart, are you? I know you are but here’s a $20…now put it to good use and best of luck.” 😇
Next guy I ran into owns a cattle feed lot. OMG, I hate those lots and they also make me really want to be a veggie. In any case, not about me. He told me this funny little story. He had cattle that did not like being kept in a small area full of food. He swears this cattle was starving himself to death because he knew what was up. This particular male would stand by the gate, refuse to eat or even have anything to do with the other cattle/herd. He went on to say he was forced to let him out and roam. He named this male determined. Now a family “pet” and is healthy and eats. I said politely, that is one smart BULL. He laughed and we parted. Continue reading “2015 Long Island or Bust Tour – Day 14 & 15 – Wall/Badlands”
May 5th 2015
Day 12 was spent just cruising along from Billings, Montana to Deadwood, South Dakota. Although much of the drive was flat I still find the surrounding in this area to be beautiful. Weather was great, not too hot and I really did not stop much. I wanted to get to the Blackhills, SD where I knew I was going to get a cabin and stay for two nights. Needed to clean out my car, reorganize my “stuff”, just like I do when on my bike and of course sleep and relax. Continue reading “2015 Long Island or Bust Tour – Day 12 & 13”
April 28th 2015
Spending time in my my car with me has been healing. The states of Nevada and Utah are so beautiful. I highly recommend riding your bike on the roads I have been taking or drive.
Continue reading “2015 Long Island or Bust Tour – Day 6”
February 10th 2015 – Day 28
I had a great short visit with my best friend from undergrad and her partner. Ann Marie and Allison are two very genuine people who do amazing things within their own careers. As always gracious hosts and a place I could call home. Thanks guys for the hospitality and welcome. Continue reading “Amazing Ride Williamsburg to Chestertown, MD – Day 28”
February 8th & 9th, 2015 – Day 26th & 27th
This will be a quick post as I woke up to freezing temps at my friend’s house in Williamsburg and was reminded once again it’s winter. Rainy this morning as I pack up for my last 2 days of riding. Hoping Feb. 11th does prove to be a safe day to finish this ride on Long Island but will have a layover in a small town called Chestertown in Maryland.
Doing a live report while on the road does pose a few challenges trying to get things up to date. For instance, hanging out with old friends and playing catch up with them. I actually have Continue reading “2015 Winter Trip – Williamsburg, Colonial Parkway & Yorktown”
February 7th 2015 – Day 25 – Tourist Day (videos and pics)
The countdown begins…UGH!
I have to admit I really like being a tourist at times. It was still “cold” for many but I found it perfect as usual. Around 60F with a light breeze. I am not really going to say much in this post. I know I say that all the time but I am tired not only from walking about 10 miles but from dinner at Margaritaville and 2 beers. Yep only 2. Continue reading “Day 25 – Virtual Tour of Myrtle Beach”
February 6th 2015 – Day 24
It was chilly out this morning when I packed up. I think it was about freezing. I ended up using my heated liner and gloves all day. I point this out because it’s the first time I have had to use heat for a while and the first time since my aerial ring was replaced at Baton Rouge BMW. At this point in the ride I am OK talking about my issues with the EWS code. No code showed up today at all. Ran all my accessories as I have in the earlier part of my trip when the code showed its ugly head and would paralyze my bike.
So, one can wonder…was it the $40 part I was told about last fall? The part I have asked for many times just to make sure while my bike’s diagnostics were being checked everything was done? As I ride up the coast and use more heat time will tell if my EWS is a thing of the past. I can assure myself now everything has been done to my bike 😉 that could possibly be done to fix this issue.
I left Fernandina Beach pretty early in the morning so I could meet Jada. Jada is an avid Tiger Continue reading “Day 24 – A New Friend, Myrtle Beach & What a SUNSET”
January 28th, 2015 – Day 15 (NEW ORLEANS)-click the pics
I should have really called this trip BMW Dealership Tour. On a serious note, I did not have to be in New Orleans until 1500 hrs so I thought what the hell, stop by Baton Rouge BMW and see if they can figure out my EWS code. I sent the dealer an email the night before and Cory, the Service Manager responded promptly and said “sure we can fit you in”. Got a late start, took my time in the morning and made the HUGE ride of 8 km’s to the dealer from where I was staying. Continue reading “Baton Rouge BMW & New Orleans Tour”
January 27th, 2015 – Day 14 (all pics in all posts can be clicked for larger versions)
Continue reading “Climate SHOCK and the LA State Trooper”
Day 5 – January 18th 2015
0345 – I hear yelling, screaming outside my room. Oh wait….back up. Continue reading “Day 5 – Cops, BLOOD, DOA Battery and then The GENERAL”
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE. Best to watch videos full screen and in HD
When I look back at all the years I have spent in Canada, all the fortunate riding I have been able to do since 2010 when I got my street license these videos will enable me to really see, feel and reflect. My life here has not been bad. Continue reading “Remembering 2014…my own form of therapy”
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