The following is my rework of an email message I posted to the slug list after arriving home from the annual Par-Tay up in the Pacific northwest. Continue reading Ghost home from the Par-Tay
Category Archives: Road Tales
In a fast-paced world where most long journeys are viewed from 20,000+ feet in a jet airliner, we miss out on the detail afforded by the low viewing angle of a motorcycle saddle. In this category I have stored a collection of interesting experiences gleaned from years of motorcycle touring. Each tale may describe a multi-week trip, a single day, or one sublime instant. Some tales even have photographic evidence. While I post these tales largely for my own amusement, I have been told they have inspired some to try motorcycle touring. If so, then that seems like a useful purpose. May they help you realize that the universe still holds many thoughts to consider, humor to be enjoyed, and wonders to behold.
Progress home (so far)
The following is a post to the slug list on my way home from the annual Par-Tay in the Pacific northwest. Continue reading Progress home (so far)
Ghost & Mary’s Accident
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The following was the letter I posted to the Harley Digest and the rec.motorcycles.harley newsgroup shortly after the April 2001 wreck on the Cruiser.
The Whole Sordid Story…
As many of you heard, Mary and I were involved in an accident back on April 22nd. The dust is finally settling, so I now have time to make my public confessions and pay tribute to those who stepped forward to help during the crisis.
Continue reading Ghost & Mary’s Accident
Memphis Cruise: Map, Stats, and Photos
The map, post summary, statistics, and photo gallery for the Memphis Cruise.
Continue reading Memphis Cruise: Map, Stats, and PhotosMemphis Cruise Day 6
Route: Corydon, IN to Ann Arbor, MI Continue reading Memphis Cruise Day 6
Memphis Cruise Day 5
Route: Memphis, TN to Corydon, IN Continue reading Memphis Cruise Day 5
Memphis Cruise Day 4
Route: Around Memphis, TN Continue reading Memphis Cruise Day 4
Memphis Cruise Day 3
Route: Rock Island, TN to Memphis, TN Continue reading Memphis Cruise Day 3
Memphis Cruise Day 2
Route: Aberdeen, OH to Rock Island, TN Continue reading Memphis Cruise Day 2
Memphis Cruise Day 1
Route: Ann Arbor, MI to Aberdeen, OH Continue reading Memphis Cruise Day 1