Keowee Key Friday Motorcycle Group: February 2015

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Fellow Riders,

Sorry for the early notice but this weather is so bad that Sue and I have decided to bail from SC and go to Florida and play grandparents for a couple of days. Those still wishing to ride should plan to meet at the Key Mart parking area about 11:00 AM Friday and select a destination and ride leader at that time. Dan

Fellow Riders,

This is South Carolina, isn’t it? Who left the door open in Michigan? Wasn’t me. I’m not planning to ride this week only because of all the sand on the roads (not these ridiculous temps). Maybe it will warm up a little next week. See you then. Meanwhile, hope the lights stay on. Dan

Fellow Riders,

For crying out loud!!! I thought we paid our dues to Mother Nature. Apparently Not – really cold this Friday. No rain though so I’m going for a ride, at least a little one. I’m just going to scoot on over to Puerto Nuevo Restaurant in West Union and try not to freeze getting there. If you’re cold blooded or silly enough to join me, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 11:00 AM. Brrr!!! Dan

It's amazing to see just how many ~~crazy~~ serious motorcyclists there are on such a cold day. Even with some decent sun, the temperature was around 34 when Dan led the group of eight on a not so long or twisted ride to Puerto Nuevo, in West Union. Riding, and probably freezing, along with Dan were Len, Russ, Rob, me, Kevin (love the Moto Guzzi), Charley, and Bob. Lesley met us at the restaurant. The route taken today was one of the shortest to get from Key Mart to our destination, but no one was complaining. Reservation director Sue had made the call and Puerto Nuevo had a table waiting for us. The food and service is always great there. You can't beat getting a large burrito that is very filling, for just over 4 bucks. After lunch, the riders headed off in various directions. Rob, Len, and I did not get sufficiently cold on the ride to lunch, so Rob led us on a ride that took us toward Westminster, via several winding roads off of Highway 76. By the time we got back, I was definitely starting to feel the cold seeping into my boots. Although cold, the sun helped make it another great day on two wheels. Maybe Mother Nature will come through with a warm day, but it looks like it may be a few weeks away. Steve

Yum, Yum!!!

Fellow Riders,

It’s still winter and, it seems, Friday is no exception. I must ride and since it is still cold out I think I will go for another shorter, closer to home destination, The Dienner’s Kitchen on SC123 in Seneca. Should be able to get there and back without freezing and I don’t plan to start until 11:00 AM. If you would like to join me, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 11 AM this Friday. Hope you can make it. Dan

Today ranks near the top of "coldest" days this year. The temps were in the mid 30's as ten of us left the Key Mart parking lot. As Rob said, "we either don't have much of a life, or we're all crazy to ride on a day like this." Nonetheless, Dan led nine others on a ride to The Dienners Kitchen in Seneca. Those along for the chilly ride with Dan included Lesley, Len, Rob, Russ, me, Charley, Kevin, Ed, and of course "ole Orange gloves," Bob. As Bob Seger says, we were "shakin' off the cold" by the time we got to the restaurant. Deinner's put together a very good buffet and menu. The food was great and very reasonably priced for the all you can eat buffet. Hopefully, they don't go the way of the old Ryan's Steakhouse in Seneca. Opening an all-you-can-eat buffet in this area is a risky business model, if you know what I mean. After the meal, everyone made their way home. The temps had not really increased, and we lost the sun, so heading home was a good choice. Overall, it was another great day on two wheels. Steve

And like this cutie says, "ain't nothin' sexier than a guy with a pot belly
carrying a plate load of fried chicken and mac-n-cheese."