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Welcome to some rumblings about riding in the upstate of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Friday 02/12/2016 Ride

Fellow Riders,

  • Somebody up north left the door open and now we have lost all our heat.  With a forecast calling for the cold weather to continue into Friday, I have decided to stay closer to the fireplace so I worked up a little route to The Sunnyside CafĂ© in Clemson.  That way we just have a short distance to get home.  If you would like to join me, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM Friday.  Hope it is not too cold for you.    Dan
http://oursunnysidecafe.com/

  • It was a cold day for the three brave souls that made the ride to Clemson.  Dan, Rob, and Bob made the trip and even got to ride through some heavy snow flakes.  I was down for the count due to a nasty cold, but hopefully, I can make the ride next week and the weather decides to start warming up.    Steve
Remember to watch your speed when traveling through Salem!!!

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Friday 02/05/2016 Ride

Fellow Riders,

  • Friday’s forecast is looking pretty good for a ride so I’m thinking it is time to hit up one of our regular winter stops, that being the Gray House in Starr, SC.  If you would like to join me, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM Friday morning.  Hope you can make it.    Dan
http://www.thegrayhousesc.com/
Trip Advisor - The Gray House

  • It was a perfectly clear, but quite cold day for a ride to The Gray House.  Nine riders were okay with the cold air as long as the sun continued to shine.  Dan led Lesley, me, Rob, Denny, Russ, Pat, Bob (wearing the unheated orange gloves that he can no longer find batteries for due to their age), and Ed.  Dan had another great route, and even he admitted there were a couple times he didn't know for sure where we were.  The ladies at The Gray House had a table set up for us courtesy of Sue's call ahead.  We always get great food here and some of us welcomed the chance to try their home made banana pudding.  It was quite good.  The ride home took us on familiar roads back to Seneca so we could gas up and be ready for another ride.  It was another great day to get out on two wheels in spite of the cool weather.    Steve
I was surprised to see Mick out today.  Never can get him to give the motorcycle wave....

The Top 10 Reasons Some Bikers Don't Wave

I'm unashamedly stealing this from the Cyril Huze Blog. It was just too funny not to share.

If at least some of these don't make you laugh:
1.  You don't ride and have no idea what any of this means.
2.  You have no sense of humor and need to get a life.
3.  You're dead.

Enjoy!
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Top Ten Reasons Why Harley Riders Don’t Wave Back
10. Afraid it will invalidate warranty.
9. Leather and studs make it too heavy to raise arm.
8. Refuse to wave to anyone whose bike is already paid for.
7. Afraid to let go of handlebars because they might vibrate off.
6. Rushing wind would blow scabs off the new tattoos.
5. Angry because just took out second mortgage to pay luxury tax on new Harley.
4. Just discovered the fine print in owner’s manual and realized H-D is partially owned by Honda.
3. Can’t tell if other riders are waving or just reaching to cover their ears like everyone else.
2. Remembers the last time a Harley rider waved back - he impaled his hand on spiked helmet.
1. They’re too tired from spending hours polishing all that chrome to lift their arms.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Friday 01/29/2016 Ride

Fellow Riders,

  • Looks like Mother Nature may finally let us get in a ride this Friday so I am planning to find a route and scoot on over to Mutt’s BBQ on Powdersville Rd. in Easley.  If you would like to join me let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM this Friday.  Hope you can make it.   Dan

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Friday 01/22/2016 Ride

Fellow Riders,

  • The Friday forecast looks like crap again.  After weeks of this stuff, the only way I can stand it is to get in a little ride before it hits the fan.  If the weather holds off, maybe a little putt over to Michael’s in Pickens for some lunch will tide me over.  If you can stand the cold and would like to join me, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking lot about 10:30 AM this Wednesday.  Ride Safe.   Dan

  • This Friday promises to be no different than our most recent Fridays, not suitable for riding a motorcycle.  I’m staying inside but those wishing to ride anyway should meet at the Key Mart parking area and select a destination and ride leader at that time.  Ride safe.   Dan
It looks like ole orange gloves decided it was a good day for a bike wash.


Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Friday 01/15/2016 Ride

Fellow Riders,

  • Here we go again.  The Friday forecast is calling for a good chance of rain so I am not planning a ride at this time.  Those wishing to give it a go anyway should meet at the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM and chose a destination and ride leader at that time.  Ride safe.     Dan