when the sun shines....

You need to take advantage. So the day after Thanksgiving, we here in Seattle had a very nice, though cold day. The lure of the sun could not be overlooked. Besides, you need to run that oil, right? Not a long ride, but along the waterfront, through the city, and a couple of outside roads.

So far i have been fortuate to get the bike out ever two to three weeks. IT is good for the soul, and the crisp air is not so bad either.

But looking forward to the warm rides of spring, and of course, the trek out east to Sturgis next summer.

But until then, as long as we get a break in the day, the bike will be calling, and i will answer.

Happy Thanksgiving

All the snow has melted and the temps have warmed up to unseasonable highs in the 50's.  Not sure I'll do any more riding this season but if the opportunity comes I'll take advantage of it.
Starting the official countdown today at 251 days until I leave for Sturgis to meet up with Don, Bonnie and Brian.

If you're reading this today "Happy Thanksgiving".  I'll be spending the rest of the day with family and watching the Lions play the Packers in the annual event.  GO LIONS!

End of the Riding Season

We had our first snowfall yesterday and even though it was just a dusting it is time to put the bike up for winter and begin counting the days until riding season starts again in the spring.  For us here in Michigan that will be on or about April 1st 2012; a mere 134 days from now.  Temps were in the teens overnight and only going into the 30's today so as much as I would love to get one more ride in it's time to put the battery charger on and get it covered up for the winter.  Sure glad there is room in my garage for it.
Start the countdown to Sturgis:  257 days until I leave to meet the Seattle Crew

It's Veterans Appreciation Weekend at the Harley Store

I think I'll take a run down there today since it looks like the weather will be decent.  Maybe I can pick up a good chili recipe for cooking around the campfire next year.
You guys like chili?  I'm also sure there is something made out of chrome that I absolutely have to have.
Maybe I'll upload some photos later if there is anything good going on.

Not much going on at the event and attendance was pretty sparse.  The food was decent and the ride was crisp but enjoyable.  I bought a couple of maintenance items and that was it.  My next adventure will be to watch paint dry.  I was going to watch grass grow but with winter fast approaching that activity will have to wait until spring.