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..........