Woke early and decided an impromptu trip was needed. Cold morning ride north to Alma MI to chase the “Pine River” North. Hugged the river and ended here at the “Chippewa Nature Center” out in the middle of nowhere, or so it seems. AMAZING SPOT!!!!!! Can’t wait to bring wife and boys to this amazing […]
June 4, 2022 “Pine River” Ride Read More »
What an amazing evening. The ride was not much more than 45 minutes but sometimes the pieces just come together when you need it the most. Reset button hit, life is ok for another day or two….
May 31, 2022 “Evening Ride of Redemption” Read More »
Today “Harley” asked to go for a ride. He tends to do this on exceptionally warm days after I return from a day of riding….. So, we made an appropriate visit to the “War Dog Memorial”
May 30, 2022 “The War Dog Memorial” Read More »
Day one of my “make up” trip of 2021 to the Amish farm country of Ohio. Stopped at the old general store (opened 1840’s) I like so much, had a deli sandwich for lunch. Then a stop at the old Amish Hardware store “Lehmans”. Check out the wood carvings! Amazing and worth the visit to
May 26, 2022 Amish farms and Tiny House Read More »
Today Lucia 1)Found a lighthouse 2)Took me to get an Irish omelette in Caseville 3) went trail riding to find a river in the woods and 4) rode on the beach on the very tip of the Michigan thumb. 350 miles
May 15, 2022 Riding Michigans “Thumb” Read More »
Having a special need lil dude comes with some restrictions like Mom and Dad not getting much time alone. BUT ! This evening Jewel’s and I got to go out for her second ride in the sidecar. We did a meal at the South Lyon Hotel (upstairs on the balcony), made a stop for take
May 12, 2022 A ride with the Wife Read More »
Scenes from southern Michigan and Indiana small towns this morning. Two nice coffee shops and that first pic??? Could it be a hot cup of coffee and banana muffin in an Amish farm house?
May 7, 2024 Southern Michigan and Indian Ride Read More »
Trying to get the break in miles on the new bike (Lucia). Found myself backroads that took me to Manchester. Little rain but should clear Up. Chilly 🥶. First stop, Cup of coffee and bowl of oatmeal at the diner. Warming the hands. Ohio? Indiana? Just not sure yet. “ADVENTURE before DEMENTIA “
April 30, 2024 The Season is Underway Read More »
Had the honor of taking this young fellow, Airforce Vet on a ride this afternoon. My first group ride and they all gave a military style escort across the county keeping me right on track. Rosenante came through again. She and I took a couple baths on the way back home with some heavy rain
April 24, 2022 Honoring a Last Ride Read More »
A very unexpected, impromptu hour highway ride on the bike in 30° temps. Coffee couldn’t be better. @ the Capitol Coney in Flint where Dad took us as kids
April 16, 2022. First Ride of the Season Read More »
