Friday 10/19/18 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• This Friday let’s head to the Flat Rock Wood Room for some lunch.  We can make our way up via Devil’s Fork and Tuxedo then scoot on home through Dupont SF and Ceasars Head SP.  If you would like to join us let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM this Friday.     Dan

Flat Rock Wood Room

• Fall has definitely arrived and the cool temperatures were welcome.  Hard to believe only a few days ago it was in the 80's and felt like August with the humidity.  The temps and destination brought out a lot of riders for the ride.  Along with Dan were Rob, Pat, Bill, Len, Lincoln, Ray, Steve G., me, David, Gary, Lesley, Ed, and Neal.  The ride was very comfortable, although by the time we arrived, the cold was beginning to make its way through my leather.  Dan picked another great route through Pickens and Greenville counties as we made our way into North Carolina.  Len split off near Cleveland for some fuel, but fell right back in line as we started north on Hwy 25.  It's a good thing Sue called ahead as the restaurant was pretty crowded.  Many of us had to park around the side or back of the restaurant.  The food is always interesting and great here and today was no exception.  Barbecue in various forms was quite popular as we settled in for lunch in our own room set us just for us.  After lunch, a few riders took a more direct route home or headed off to take care of some errands.  Dan led the rest of us on a nice route past Dupont and Caesars Head and south on Hwy 276.  By the time we stopped for gas, the large group had dwindled to three.  Overall, it was another great day on two wheels.     Steve

Friday 10/12/18 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• The man says Hurricane Michael will be gone by Friday and cooler weather is coming so I plan to get back on our lunch schedule and plan a ride to the Mountain Man Grill in Dillard, GA by way of Highlands.  That way we can make our way back via Warwoman Road.  If you would like to join us let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 10:30 AM this Friday.  Hope you can make it.   Dan

Mountain Man Grill

Friday 10/05/18 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• Since Mother Nature is keeping the heat on and giving us another chance at doing breakfast I hope to take advantage and plan another breakfast ride to The Zookeeper Bistro in Cashiers, NC.  After breakfast, for those that wish to ride some more, I plan to head towards Highlands taking Buck Creek to 28, Walnut Creek back to 107 and then on home.  If you would like to join me, let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 8:30 AM.  Hope to see you then   Dan

Zookeeper Bistro

• It was another great day to head out for a breakfast as fall is taking its time to arrive.  Those joining Dan included Len, Russ, Ray, Denny (busy summer - making his summer visit in October..), Steve G., Terry, Me, Bill, Neil, Gary, Ed. Again, thanks to Siri and Sue, tables awaited us and we were served promptly.  They always have great breakfast food and today was no different.  After breakfast, most of us followed Dan on a route that took us north into the mountains and then back by Lake Glenville, always a great view.  Once again, it was another great day on two wheels.   Steve

Friday 09/28/18 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• We may be able to get one more breakfast ride in if the roads can be dry enough.  Weather permitting, I plan to ride on down to the Farm Café, in Tokeena, which is half way between Seneca and Fair Play.  Should we get that far I plan to make my way back home through Westminster and Seneca.  If it is raining or the roads are too wet, you won’t see me out riding.  So let’s hope for a dry spell and we can leave the Key Mart parking area about 8:30 AM.  Stay safe and dry.     Dan 

Facebook - The Farm Cafe

• Seven riders came out today for another breakfast ride.  After a pretty wet week, it seemed like a good idea to get out on the bikes for breakfast.  Those joining Dan included Lesley (up from the coast, and glad Florence didn't pay a visit to Hilton Head), Len, Ray (back from his Guiness tour of Ireland) , Russ, me, and OG Bob. Given there's a limited time before all the riders get too hungry, we took a somewhat direct route (by Dan's standards) and arrived around 9:15.  Thanks to Siri and Sue, a table was set up for us when we walked in.  Our server took drink orders right away and after we all had a look at the menu she got our food orders as well.  This cafe definitely isn't a fast food place and definitely works on country time.  It was over 30 minutes by the time we got our food.  The food was pretty good, which made the wait worth it, after all.  The servers were constantly there to refill coffee, and even the cook came around to make sure it all tasted great.  As we were leaving, OG Bob bid us adieu for the next month as heads to the coast for the annual pilgrimage to Hilton Head.  Dan did a fantastic job taking us on a long and winding route home.  It felt great to be out on the road on the motorcycle after a couple weeks.  Overall, it was another great day on two wheels.     Steve

A John Deere tractor must mean it's a real
farm cafe... Photo by Russ
Russ Carlson Photography

Time to saddle up and see how long Dan will
take to get us home.  Turned out to be a great
ride home.  Photo by Russ 

 

Friday 09/21/18 Ride

Fellow Riders,

• I think we should continue the breakfast rides while we still can by heading up to the Clayton Café in Clayton, GA.  That way those that want to head straight back have a couple of options while my plan is to get a few more miles by doing a little loop on Germany Rd before ending up on Warwoman for the ride home.  If you would like to join me let’s plan to leave the Key Mart parking area about 8:30 AM.  Hope to see you there.     Dan

Trip Advisor - Clayton Cafe

• Some news from todays ride.  Check out the following emails...

• email from Russ - Good ride today other than Gary's flat tire as we came off Warwoman in GA.  No cell service as the guys continued down until cell service was available and contacted The Busted Knuckle.   The Busted Knuckle came through and dropped everything to get there in about an hour!    Russ

Busted Knuckle - Facebook

• email from Dan - Russ, Thanks to you and Dave for staying with Gary until BK got there. Dan
• email from David D. - My pleasure.  David
• email from Gary - Guys,  thanks for calling and hanging around.  Also big thanks to Rob for being the messenger.  Busted Knuckle already fixed the flat and bike is ready for pickup. Gary
• email from Russ - That was quick!  Russ