The Open Road II

Another great day on the bike!

Yesterday was an absolutely perfect day weather wise!

128 mile round trip ride out to Princeton, MA and back, with a stop at Davis BBQ restaurant in Sterling, MA for a barbeque lunch!

The Open Road

Yeah, yeah, it's been a while, I know...

Finally took my new bike on it's maiden ride out to the Quabbin Reservoir in Belchertown, MA. yesterday!

What a beautiful day for a ride!  The weather was perfect, so was the ride.  I really enjoy our rural rides just taking in the sights, taking our time and seeing the fields, open spaces and occasional farm animals.  This time of year many of the fields were being hayed, so the aroma of fresh cut hay was in the air and many a field had corn growing!

It's about 180 miles roundtrip to the Quabbin and back from my place.  Takes most of the day but well worth it.  We stopped and grabbed some sandwiches, then made our way to a scenic spot that looks out over the reservoir, grabbed a picnic table and enjoyed lunch.

A bit sore today but, again, well worth it!

So Long Old Friend

After months of hemming and hawing I finally pulled the trigger and posted our beloved 2003 Ford Explorer for sale.

The Craig's List ad was posted Friday afternoon and the vehicle was sold and gone Saturday afternoon, less than 24-hours later.

I was surprised at just how many people responded.  Happily the first person I contacted arrived when he said he would, knew he was getting a great deal and bought her!

Final Ride Of Season...

Went for a 60 mile ride this past Saturday afternoon, which sadly I'm thinking will be the last for the season.  It was a cloudy type day but one that I'd consider a nice fall day with the temperatures in the mid 60's.  However, when on a bike mid 60's is chilly.

I should have known we were in for a "unique" ride when about a mile out I ran out of gas!  Yup, taking a left turn and the engine just quit.  Pushed it out of the intersection, switched to auxiliary and vrooom she started right up.  Banged a u-turn to the gas station we had just passed and filled her up.

Stopped in Rhode Island at Cady's Tavern, an original roadhouse, for some Jamaican rubbed chicken wings, which are delicious!

We got caught in heavy rains on the ride home, which happened to begin as night fall was closing in.  Two difficult riding conditions for sure.  Good news is we made it home safe and sound, although wet and cold.

Father's Day Ride

Father's Day Pre-ride gathering spot preparing for departure.

We drove Rt. 140 to Rt. 12 to Planfield, Connecticut and stopped for lunch at Lucky Jack's Bar and Grill. With full bellies we continued South on Rt.12.

At our farthest point south we stopped at the Submarine Forces Library and Museum in Groton, Connecticut, which I'm guessing is some 100+ miles from home.  We didn't go inside but parked, stretched and puttered around outside and along the water for a while, as it was a beautiful day.

It was a fantastic full day ride with over 190 miles logged.