- This ride notice is a little early, but just wanted to let you know I plan on stopping by the Vietnam Moving Wall on Friday after we have lunch. I plan on going to the Midtown Grill in Clarkesville, GA. We can then head back so we'll be at the Blue Ridge Cooperative office at Hwy's 123 and 11, between 1:30 and 2:00, where the Wall will be on display. I know some riders may be going for the opening ceremony as well. Sounds like a good day to honor our fellow veteran riders and all those that have served and are serving. We'll leave the Key Mart parking area at 10:30, this Friday. Hope you can make it. Steve
- Once again, a perfect fall day in the Upstate of South Carolina. Eight riders, including me, came to the Key Mart parking lot for a ride into Georgia this morning. The other riders included Len, Dan, Doug, David D., Terry, Neil, and OG Bo
ob. We made our way southwest by winding through the back roads of Oconee county, avoiding downtown Walhalla, and into Georgia across the Tugaloo River. We went around the outskirts of Toccoa and continued on the less travel roads to get into Clarkesville. This was the first time for a visit to Midtown Grill, and thanks to a call ahead by Paulette, they knew we were coming. They had plenty of room and it was not too crowded. Based on their menu, hamburgers seemed to be their specialty and that is what most people ordered. OG Bob did provide instructions to the server on how the Philly Steak should be made and there were no complaints on how it turned out. The trip home included a stop at the Vietnam Moving Wall located at the Blue Ridge Cooperative office at Hwy's 123 and 11. Even at half the size of the original in Washington, D.C., it is a moving tribute to those that fought and died during that war. A lot of ROTC students were on hand from Oak High School to get understanding of the sacrifice that was made for all of us. It was a moving tribute and we owe our veterans so much, especially being able to spend another great day on two wheels. Veterans - thanks for your service. Steve
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| Vietnam Moving Wall Memorial 11/10/17 |
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