Keowee Key Friday Motorcycle Group: October 2014

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Fellow Riders,

Friday looks like it will be a good day weather wise for a ride, therefore those wishing to ride should meet at the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM and select a destination and ride leader at that time. Enjoy and ride safe. Dan

Looks like we are on our own boys and girls!!!!

It was just a trio of bikes that met up at Key Mart today - Bob, Len, and me. It was a cool morning, but dry, and the colors are really starting to show in the trees. After some brief discussion, Bob agreed to lead us to Chattooga Belle Farm. The ride through the back country roads of Oconee county can only be described as "brilliant." (note - word provided by Bob). The view was spectacular as usual, looking north and west at the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. The lunch was great, although a little slow, and was enjoyed by all of us. We took in the view of the vineyards and mountains and decided to venture on toward the river where we saw some "llaughing" llamas. Len led the way there and home in a ride that can only be described as "genius." (note - word also provided by Bob). It was another great day on two wheels. Steve

Fellow Riders,

Friday weather looks good so let’s plan a ride that will end up at Larry Manka’s house for some free lunch and beverage while we check out Larry’s new garage (which he spent so much time building). I think we can find our way home from there. If that sounds OK with you, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30am this Friday. Hope you can make it. Dan

It was an absolutely gorgeous autumn day as six of us left the Key Mart parking lot, headed for some BBQ at Larry's new garage. Dan couldn't make the ride, but left me a great route in classic Dan style - head north to a destination that is south. I led the group, which was Rob, Jim (Wing), Russ, Bob, and Ed up and around Lake Cherokee. We then wound our way through some more of Oconee's country roads to get to our destination on Sam Brown Road. Gadget had the BBQ pit smoking like crazy and Brandon was cooking up some fine ribs. We got a tour of the garage and a demonstration of how to ride a three-wheeled skateboard with handle bars. Ed gave it a try, but could only get so far before running out of steam. The ribs were great and it was very generous of Larry (aka Gadget) to serve them up for us. It was another great day on two wheels. Steve (also, Happy Birthday to Larry's brother!!)

The actual smoker was larger......

Ride Safe - takes on a whole new meaning.......

Fellow Riders,

The Friday forecast is calling for a 0% to 20% chance for rain which sounds like an 80% chance for no rain, so I am planning to ride up to the Flat Rock/Hendersonville area for some lunch at the Flat Rock Wood Room. We haven’t been there since spring. If you would like to join me let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM, Friday. Hope to see you there. Dan

It was a quintet of bikes that left Key Mart on a nice fall morning this past Friday. Dan led Gadget (of garage builder fame), Len, me, and Bob on the ride. It was a great ride up to Flat Rock, taking some familiar back roads as we made our way north. I am always looking for the Zirconium mines when we pass through Zirconia, but I haven't seen them yet. Other afternoon plans for me meant that I had to skip lunch and head back to Keowee Key. My day ended driving several hours in the rain as we made a trek up to southern Ohio. Although my day on two wheels was cut short, I'm sure the others had another great day on two wheels. Steve

HOGS forever!!!

Fellow Riders,

Well Rats! I get a chance to ride and Mother Nature conspires against me. The Friday forecast is calling for a high percentage chance of rain so I am not planning a ride at this time. Those wishing to ride should meet at the Key Mart parking area and choose a destination and ride leader at that time. Ride safe. Dan