Where did you ride today?

Rode from the Seattle BMW dealer to Lake Sammamish State Park and then back, circling the lake. No pics. It was an event sponsored by the dealer to get people there and excitement going.

My first impression was that the event was a goat rope, but it was more like a train wreck waiting to happen once we left. I estimate there were probably 50 riders, most of who didn't know each other. The directions were to ride safe and the halfway point is the park. If you get split from the group, just head there or back to the dealership. If you get in an accident, break down or whatever, it seems you were on your own.

I ended up in a group of four at the tail end. The other three riders had no idea where they were at one point, so I ended up leading this motley crew back to the dealership.

The hamburgers were good. I'll go anywhere for a free meal. :D

Chris
 
Took a run out to Beachlands where i grew up. Was semi rural back then but more developed now and less recognisable.

Parents there from 79 to 2010, both grandparents had holiday homes from late 40s to 80s, one great grandparent had a section for camping in the 30s.

So much change i always feel jumbled with the memory and new reality which is why i go back infrequently, better the memory than new reality.

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Rode out to Clear Lake after church. The HD riders especially were out like a spring hatch on the lake. Temp above 50F? Yes! No rain in the forecast? Yes!! I kind of chuckle at them, being a year long rider myself, but I suppose if I had that much chrome to polish, I'd keep it parked as well.

This doesn't look like a "gulp" moment because of the camera detail.

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But if you look at it blown up you can see it better.

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He's in my lane and coming fast...and out of control. Believe me, from my perspective on the bike, he looked much larger. :eek-2x:

I didn't take too many pics at Clear Lake. Only one was really worth posting. But it was a good pleasant day to get out and about.

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Chris09 said:
Out to Fresgoes in Surrey for Lunch. Not the same without our old buddy Walter running the kitchen, finally retired at 81. Used to do all of his refrigeration twenty years ago, great guy, always paid his bills... eventually :roflmao-2x:
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I remember when Fresco first opened, best food ever, portions were large compared to other restaurants.
 
When he still had the Davie Street location it was the mushroom burger, can't remember it's moniker. Everyone that ever got drunk and hungry Vancouver knew where to go. I was working for a few of the Super Values when I got asked to go over and meet him. He used to start his day downtown and drive his old ford half ton out to Surrey at 2:00 just before the traffic and finish out his day at the Surrey location. He rarely would sit down and talk with you, but when he did, you learned something.
 
Haven't eaten there in awhile, when Stardust roller rink closed, didn't get to that area of town. Do miss the desserts. Cheers
 
Rode from an hour north of Atlanta
down to Orlando yesterday.
I am coming back today and tonight.
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The map above contemplated turning around in Ocala (shorter distance) but instead I decided to run the Florida Turnpike all the way to Orlando.

PS they're going to have to bill me for the tolls. I didn't have any kind of Sunshine p
Pass and they don't have a tollbooth open to collect money, so they'll send the bill to my registered address by scanning my license plate I suppose.
 
Nowhere, in particular, just local roads in the area. About an hour and a half and maybe covered 75 miles. Nowhere I had to be, and no rush to get there. First ride in about 10 months, but now that the new hip has recovered, I see lots more riding this summer. Teddy was also ready. He hasn’t forgotten how to jump in the hack, and he doesn’t require coaxing to go for a ride.

John

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