Today was that glorious fall day with the leaves were at their colorful peak, the sky was a rich blue, and the motorcycle purred down the highway!
My wife and I took a long ride through the North Georgia mountains and loved it. We stopped in Ellijay, GA at one of the apple orchards and loaded up on apples and then met some friends at a local restaurant. As dusk approached and the soft, yellow sunlight added even more color to the leaves, I knew why I owned a motorcycle. One of the best rides of my life.
Hiwayprisoners gorgeous Kawasaki at the Peak.
JulieVS1100 and Rapids Yamaha VStar 1100's at the Peak.
Hiwayprisoner and JulieVS1100 at the top of the Peak to Peak Cruise in Colorado last Saturday.
As most of you know by the pics and video I've posted recently that a few of us here were able to get together not only to meet, but go to The Thunder in the Rockies Rally. As I described the rally pics I told of how much of a blast it was for me. I believe a big part of that was being able to meet Rapid (Mark) and his lovely wife JulieVS1100 (Julie). Now I don't want to embarras either one, but I just wanted to say that they are class people and I'm glad to have them as friends. The only thing I'm sorry about is that we didn't have more members be able to meet up. I know that many here in the Colorado area had already made plans and couldn't come. Or some, like myself, didn't have the whole weekend off from their job to be able to make it for all 4 days. Which does make me ask, if it's Labor Day weekend and we're the "labor", why are we having to work and the boss be at home? Something is inherently wrong with that picture! Sorry, almost slipped into a rant there for a moment. Julie, I almost had my crazy bunny suit come out of the drawer! (If you don't know about the bunny suit, read my "Inferiority Complex" blog.) Now here in Colorado we're inching ever closer to that season most riders dread. Winter. Big UGH!!! I'd like to put out here an idea that maybe we can see how many members we can get to meet up for a ride or trip either before winter sets in or in the spring when the monster has left us. It doesn't have to be a major trip/expedition. Just something for a weekend to give more members a chance to meet up and ride together. Now the wife and I, Mark and Julie are already talking of the Peak to Peak ride. I have never gone on that one and want to see it. If we can get more members input that'll be great. There will be only one standing rule, we don't care what you're riding, just come riding. I know the economy has hit some of us harder than others. If we need to plan a few months ahead for spring to let everybody have a chance to work schedules out and work the budgets, we can all work with that. By all means, if members from other states want to be a part of this, come on and get in on this. Freebear and PioneerGirl, if you're planning a vacation anytime in the spring, come on down. The one thing about rallies is that there are sponsors and vendors wanting to sell you something. I'm just looking to have a weekend where members can get together for a good time and some good riding without a beer company wanting to put it's sticker on your butt! So let's hear from you guys. BikinJB, I definitely would like to have your input. And come hell or high water I'm gonna find some way to get out your way before the "White devil" comes rolling over the hills at us! Take care all and ride safe. Wow, I got through a blog without a major rant. I guess the medication is starting to work after all.
In the Berkeley Hills on Grizzley Peak overlooking SF. Picture does not do the view justice. Fantastic spot for Sunsets over the Golden Gate which you can see to the right.
Third attempt to get this running... Well - sort of. Actually different one than I tried to load up last night. That video was shot with a miniDV using digital tape. Really grainy and shaky video. Had to go back to Woodward, OK again to pick up my vest - had a couple patches sewed on. Decided to re-use the Canon that I had used on the Small Town USA - Fairview shoot.
Also had to mess with the record setting on last nights video just to get it to upload size. I believe that's what caused the "viewing" problem.
Worked much better - hope you like the results.
This picture was taken when my son and I rode the Peak To Peak Highway from Estes Park, CO to Blackhawk, CO.
Hout Bay is an easy ride from my place over Constantia Neck and down into the Hout Bay Valley until you get to the harbor. The last pics I posted were from the Chapmans Peak pass which these shots face onto.
Hout Bay is an easy ride from my place over Constantia Neck and down into the Hout Bay Valley until you get to the harbor. The last pics I posted were from the Chapmans Peak pass which these shots face onto.
Hout Bay is an easy ride from my place over Constantia Neck and down into the Hout Bay Valley until you get to the harbor. The last pics I posted were from the Chapmans Peak pass which these shots face onto.
Hout Bay is an easy ride from my place over Constantia Neck and down into the Hout Bay Valley until you get to the harbor. The last pics I posted were from the Chapmans Peak pass which these shots face onto.
Three friends enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon ride on Hwy 773 with the canola fields in peak bloom.
Me and my VTX 1800 on top of Marys Peak, Corvallis, Oregon.
The hubby's full knee replacement on July 7th sure hampered my riding this season. I missed the WoW ridein this summer, the Pikes Peak Harley Davidson 5 in 1, and the Teller County Animal Shelter HAWGS for Hounds poker run. I thought I might get to escape up into the mountains and surprise family at a reunioun today, but now way. I need a baby sitter!
I do get to escape during the week to go to work lol... I have now become a Mafia Wars and Farmtown addict on Facebook. Some consolation!
It's a great ride up Chapmans Peak although you can't go all the way over because of rock falls.