Graduation

It is graduation time in the northeast as I am sure as throughout the country. We see our children or neighbors children growing up and moving up into what we all hope is adulthood (altho, I sometimes wonder if I graduated that far myself) and becoming self aware into what they want to do. I would like to think they know and can offer that wisdom they have accrued themselves through their long lives to us. So now the partying begins. The wisdom and foresight they have may keep them safe to return home long enough to empty wallets and refrigerators in good time. I am looking forward to the new breed of riders that inhabit our roads every summer and keep my fingers crossed that they appear regularly at our rallies, camp-outs and rides. Stay safe and upright!
See you on the Road!

Rallies and Valleys

The end of Americade and the beginning of Laconia brings around the two biggest rallies in the Northeast. It brings out all types of motorcycle and riders. Those who have places to go and those who have places to be. I fall into both categories. First I want to be somewhere, but look for the most scenic route to get there. I look forward to seeing the side roads of the world knowing when I get there I can see the main roads on my way home or vice versa. Riding to rallies through vallies with the curves of the road and wildlife to see brings the reason for riding. I take a chance on going somewhere to see what is at the other end and may run into a friend or group I haven't seen since last time I was on the road. Being in the Northeast of the USA we have lots of backroads, mountain, valleys and rallies this time of the year. Come check one out.
See you on the Road!

Vt-Thunder 2010 video

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Weather Weather

I had a nice ride this Memorial Day weekend thanks to the Combat Vet MC of Vermont. I rode down the night before and camped out, actually this is the first camp trip I have taken in a year. I packed the bike tightly and minimum gear for the weekend. Got rained on the first half of the day, cold and after arriving my afternoon was sunny and warm. I got about 98% of my riding gear dried off for the Vt Thunder before leaving and just let nature do what nature does. We had winds, sun and clouds, thankfully no rain. I was thinking weather weather stay dry. I logged 625 miles the round trip on my bike, 145 miles in the cage. The Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park ceremonies went well, good turnout there without all commercialism of the last couple years. Thanks to all the organizers who did a fantastic job.
See you on the Road!