Friday 03/31/17 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• Friday’s forecast is looking a little drippy early in the morning but maybe it will dry out before we get going, so I am going to plan a ride just in case.  My plan is to head for BJ’s Restaurant in Toccoa, GA.  We’ve been there before but it is always a good standby for iffy days.  If you’re in agreement, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM Friday morning.  Hope you can make it and it is dry enough to ride.     Dan

Trip Advisor - BJ's Family Restaurant

Friday 03/24/17 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• Our assignment, if we accept it, is to find a lunch place we haven’t been before.  With that in mind, let’s try Joe’s Pizza in Patrick Sq.  If Joe’s can handle us, I know I can turn a 20 minute trip into a 2 hour ride.  That’s what motorcycles are for.  If you agree, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM this Friday.  Hope you can make it.     Dan

Greenville on Line - Joe's New York Pizza - Clemson

• It was a cool and gray morning when 16 riders, including Dan, accepted the assignment and met in the Key Mart parking area.  I think many of the riders must have thought Dan said he would "buy" lunch.  I don't remember a larger group for a lunch ride since I've been here.  Maybe those that have been doing this longer than me have seen such a large group.  The riders included a couple first timers.  The newer riders thought Dan was joking when he said he could come up with a two hour ride to Clemson.  Those of us that have been riding with Dan for a while knew better.  The other 15 riders included Len, Rob, David, Steve G., Russ, me, Herb (welcome to Herb), Kevin, George (welcome to George), Bill, Pat, Bob B., Ed, Gary, and OG Bob. I think Dan downloaded to his GPS a patrol route from an Oconee deputy.  Virtually the entire route, that did last two hours by the way, was on the backroads of Oconee county. When we arrived, a large group table was ready to go and we were lucky to have Laura as our server.  She got our attention, gave us key points about the menu, and told us how she was going to make sure we had a great lunch.  She was the perfect server for this group and very efficient in getting our orders, drinks, and food.  Laura was even kind enough to make sure we knew the gratuity had already been added, but it was okay to add more if we wanted.  After leisurely enjoying the great tasting food, some of the group headed off in different directions and the rest followed Dan, although, there was some concern he might take two hours to get home.  Overall, it was another great day on two wheels.     Steve

I quickly snapped a photo of this guy, ironically,
as we passed through Friendship.
Looks vaguely familiar.......

Friday 03/17/17 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• Considering that Friday is St. Paddy’s Day I think it is only fitting that I ride my Celtic Harley to an Irish Pub for some Irish Stew or something.  Therefore I plan to take some familiar roads to a familiar place, namely McGee’s in Anderson.  McGee’s is normally no longer open for lunch, however considering it is St. Paddy’s Day they will be open so we’re in luck.  If you would like to join me let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30AM this Friday.  Hope you can make it.    Dan

McGees Irish Pub

• Although we're having our early February weather in mid March, eight riders and two "cagers" came to the Key Mart parking area to ride with Dan to McGee's Irish Pub in Anderson.  The riders included Len, Rob, me, Jerry, Gary, Ed, and OG Boob Bob, and the cagers were Bill and Pat (in his new turbocharged CRV).  Everyone agreed it was cooler than expected and electric gloves and heated seats were in use to offset the chilly temps.  Dan had a great route set up that took us through Oconee and Anderson counties and traveled through the countryside. The ride was going well, especially when the watering trucks let us pass, and then,  amazingly, the sign that said "Dead End" and the next one that said "Bridge Out" proved to be true to their word.  We actually had to turn around when we got to the bridge. No problem for Dan as he came up with an alternate route that got us to the restaurant.  McGee's was geared up for the expected big crowds on this St. Patrick's day, but we did have to wait about 10 minutes for a table. The Irish tin whistle playing inside immediately had a negative impact on Rob and he was ready to pay the guy to stop playing.  Overall the service was fairly quick and the fish and chips were a hit, even though it was a little on the greasy side.  The beer cheese soup also made an appearance  and was enjoyed.  The good news for several of us was that the guy playing the tin whistle took a break, but that was followed by the remaining guitar player performing some classic, not so Irish tunes by Johnny Cash and Elvis.  Oh well, such is life in an Irish pub in Anderson, South Carolina.  The ride home saw riders splitting up and taking various routes home.  It was still gray and cool for the ride until we got home. And of course, sun appeared and the clouds went away and you could feel the temps starting to slowly increase.  Even with gray skies and chilly temps, it was another great day on two wheels.     Steve 

Getting some real Cuban cigars..........

Friday 03/10/17 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• This Friday I thought we might try a restaurant we haven’t been to before, TasteBuds Café in Powdersville, SC.  We have been close by in years past, but not to this particular place which is a farm-to-table type restaurant.  I think it is worth a try and would like to have you along.  If you want to try it, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM this Friday.  Hope you can make it.     Dan

TasteBuds Café

Menu

Friday 03/03/17 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• I made it back and I’m hankering to ride something I don’t have to peddle.  Sounds like I missed out on some great rides in good weather.  Oh well !!!  I’ll just have to settle for a ride over to Clarkesville, GA for some lunch at the Copper Kettle.  If you would like to join me let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM this Friday and maybe we’ll  get lucky with the weather. Dan

I'm told there's no truth to the rumor Dan brought
a kangaroo back to check out our motorcycles.....