Cold Day Trip

We left our usual spot at the Flying J in Fort Pierce at 7:30. Brian over slept this morning which delayed us from our normal departure time of 7:00. At 48 degrees there was a bit of a nip in the air so everyone was bundled up for the ride. Well, except for Sherry who had forgotten her gloves and wouldn't go into the Flying J and purchase a pair of cotton gloves so she would have something to give some protection to her hands.
The four of us, Brian, Karyn, Sherry and myself headed out for breakfast some 40 miles away at the Landing Strip Cafe in the Okeechobee Airport.
After a long breakfast the sun was up and so was the temperature. We headed toward Sebring. Our first visit to T.J. Leather was a good one. The lady replaced the rusted snaps on Brian's chaps free of charged. Collectively we spent well over $100.

Karyn was still a little cold but it had warmed up to 69 according to the ambient temperature gauge at the bank across the street.
As this was a developing ride (where we head out with no planned destination) we had to decide which way to travel. We decided to ride Florida's Ridge Scenic Highway. This scenic corridor SR 17, or “Scenic Highway” as it is locally known, winds along the Lake Wales Ridge providing scenic vistas and lakes, natural areas, citrus groves and cattle in large pastures. Some of my favorite riding. The eventual route gave us several glimpses of the famous Bok Tower.
It was looking real good and things were going along until once again I got lost in Poinciana. To urban. I can't seem to navigate all those traffic lights and road name changes. Anyway after reaching a dead end Brian figured it out and got us back on track.
After trying to have lunch at a Mexican joint and finding it closed we ate at Ker's Winghouse in Kissimmee. Not the same experience as the Winghouse in Daytona. Though the food was good, the service and ambience was mediocre at best.
From there we headed home. Brian and Karyn headed east on Highway 60 at YeeHaw Junction while Sherry and I head south on 441.
All-in-all a good day to be out riding and hanging out with friends.
Until next time. C'ya on the Road.

Location:Florida

2013 Daytona Bike Week Day Trip

The last weekend of the 72nd Annual Daytona Bike Week so we decided to ride up on Saturday. I left the house a 6:30 am. It was a brisk 39 degrees. Met HondaGal at the BP and we headed north to meet up with Brian.

We met Brian in Vero Beach as the sun was coming up and it had started warming up to 44 degrees by then.

After a great breakfast at the Son On the Beach Diner in Satellite Beach we headed up toward Ormond Beach.

We arrived at 11:15 am to meet our fellow W.H.O.R.E.S. where we had to want on our fearless leader to finally show up. Late in true W.H.O.R.E.S. fashion.

Since they hadn't eaten and it was pushing noon by now we found this off the beaten path Named Howard's on US 1 heading into Daytona for lunch. Breakfast for some. During lunch Sherry was officially sworn into the Wekiva Hills Orlando Regional Expeditionary Society (W.H.O.R.E.S.). A louche bunch of misfits of which no one really wants to be involed.

After lunch Sherry was not able to get her key in her ignition. Without hesitation Brian jumped into action and work out enough corrosion inside her ignition to get her on the road again.

We worked our way on down to Beach St in Daytona. Brain an I squeezed into a parking right in front of the Harley Dealership directly across from the H.O.G. Pin Stop. I quickly picked up my 30th Anniversary H.O.G. pin.

While we were checking out the vendors along Beach Street we made some new friends.

Now it was time to head back south and home.

Great Day to Ride with Great Friends.

C'ya on the Road

Day Ride

Took a day trip today with HondaGal. We didn't take the fact the today was the first day of day light savings time into consideration when we decided to leave at 7:00 am so it was still dark.

We had breakfast at the Landing Strip Cafe at the Okeechobee Airport before heading north.
After getting gas south of Lake Placid we headed southwest toward Fort Myers.

Then more gas before heading back east.
We had a late lunch at the Roland Martin Marina Tiki Bar in Clewiston before heading home up the east side of Lake Okechobee.
Great ride on a perfect day. 303 miles and home by 4
Ride Safe -- Have Fun
C'ya on the Road

Location:South Florida