Monthly Archives: August 2010

Today was spent super-slabbing it from Columbus to Traverse City, MI.  At about 470 miles, it is likely the longest day on the road that we will have.  The bikes ran well, gobbling up the miles without any complaints.  Weather … Continue reading →

This is the day before we leave. My host for the past two nights has been my brother, Jerry, who has a very nice spread in the Columbus area. This evening he hosted a family get-together where, again, it was … Continue reading →

A couple of cousins that I hadn’t seen in 30 years or so attended the wedding.  It was good to catch up with them.  It was also a rare opportunity to get a picture of them with all of my … Continue reading →

The newly married couple.  Congrats Juan & Jessie!

Alan walks his daughter, Jessie, to the altar.

Cute little flower girls.

No bike riding today.  I haven’t even taken it off of the trailer yet.  Riding doesn’t start until Monday, so I suppose that I can be excused. The reason that I came to Columbus a couple of days early was … Continue reading →

Today I got the bike loaded up on the trailer and hitched up to my Jetta TDI Sportwagen.  Finally hit the road at about 11:00 AM and headed toward Atlanta.  The Jetta turns out to be an excellent little tow … Continue reading →

In a little over a week, Alan, my brother-in-law, and I will take off on a motorcycle trip circling Lake Superior.  The journey will also include Lower Michigan’s shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.  The 10-day tour will begin in Columbus, … Continue reading →