- To avoid the potential for rain and projected sweltering afternoon heat, I think a breakfast ride to BJ's Family Restaurant, in Toccoa, Ga, makes sense for this Friday. If you're up for it, we'll plan to leave the Key Mart parking area at 8:30 am. We should be back around noon. Hope to see you there. Steve
- The weather forecasters seemed to get this Friday's forecast right. It was already hot and humid by the time a group of riders arrived at Key Mart for a ride to Toccoa. Those riding along with me included Len, Rob, Pat, Dan, Russ, Steve G., Terry, Bill, Ed, and OG Bob. There was an offer from OG Bob to lead, but we were afraid it would be riding across the parking lot to get a Special K bar at Key Mart and then everyone would just head home. Instead, we saddled up and took some back roads through Oconee county, including a ride on River Road along the Tugaloo River on our way into Georgia. The usual table was available for our large group, of course at the rear of the restaurant. Our server was great and once drinks were served and orders taken, our food came very quickly. Some of us need to pay more attention (including me) on what we order so we can help the server when our food arrives. After we finished our breakfast, some riders took a quicker route back to get out of the increasing heat and humidity. The rest of us meandered up to Long Creek and circled around Chattooga Belle Farms and its spectacular views. The trip went quite well until I turned off my bike when I stopped for gas. After the fill up, I couldn't get it started, even with the help of Dan, Russ, and OG Bob. I realized, too late, that when the engine and battery light come on, I was running on battery alone. This meant a call to the Busted Knuckle and Phyllis and Dee arrived with the trailer in about 20 minutes and took my bike back to their shop. Oh well, even with a repair bill looming, it was still another great day on two wheels. Steve
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| View from Chattooga Belle Farms |
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