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Summer on the Harley Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar
South Bound
July 6, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Yesterday afternoon, I grabbed Maine's 50 Rides 1 Nation photo at the entrance of Acadia National Park, then made the loop into Bar Harbor. I had planned on getting some lobster, but it was packed with people, so I kept going to Bangor.

The Maine puns abound. Chow Maine struck me as the funniest, while I gave Maine Course, Maine Squeeze, and Maine Ingredient a chuckle. Then there are the slogans, like "The World's Your Lobster" and "We’re Really Cold But We Have Cheap Lobster." 🤣🤦

I had a clam dinner in downtown Bangor last night. Yummy. I also swung by Stephen King's House to say hi, but I didn't see him 😉. His front gate is a spider web 🤣.

This morning, I left the hotel at 06:30 in a cold fog that turned into light rain in less than an hour. I stopped to put on my rain gear top and to cover the bags. It stayed light but was intermittent until I got back into New Hampshire, where I was able to peel off my gear.

Then I made my way down the Kancamagus Highway to get New Hampshire's 50 Rides 1 Nation photo. It was a lovely ride through White Mountain National Forest. Unfortunately, I didn't have to stop for moose 😳.

I'm stopped for lunch in New Hampton, NH (just outside of Laconia) at the Route 104 Diner. Hopefully my pulled pork and mac-n-cheese will be very tasty. Maybe I'll get pie and coffee after....

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 108 mileage: 320.0 (total 24808.6)
HD Dealership Challenge: 5 (total 222)
50 Rides, 1 Nation: 2 (total 23)Read more
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Sunshine! Finally!
July 5, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Well, the fireworks were good and despite the dog and I jumping and shaking at each boom, we got through them. Thom and I wrapped up the night by chatting away until I finally had to call it a night so I could get up this morning.

After a very warm send off by Thom and Cochise, I rolled out at 08:30. It was overcast but dry, and by the time I hit Maine--new state!--an hour later, the clouds were beginning to thin out and the sun was shining through ☀️. Finally.

Thanks, Thom, for being such a welcoming host and opening your home to me. I'm so very happy we met and even happier to call you friend. I hope to see you again soon!

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 107 mileage: 0 (total still 24488.6)
HD Dealership Challenge: 3 (total 217)Read more
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Happy Birthday, America
July 4, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
After lunch at Panera, I continued my route into New Hampshire--new state! The weather stayed wet and dreary the whole way to Dover, NH, where I met Thom. A mutual military friend connected us, and he was right. We're kindred spirits. Thom invited me to stay a couple of nights, so today we're relaxing with his dog and chatting about whatever. The town fireworks.show will be right over Thom's house, and although I don't do well with fireworks, I'm looking forward to them anyway.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 106 mileage: 163.8 (total 24488.6)
HD Dealership Challenge: 2 (total 214)Read more
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Riding in the Rain
July 3, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Yesterday's moving game was a success despite the continuing downpour, and afterwards we had a really nice Indian dinner. Thanks so much, Glyn! Great to see you again!!

I left this morning just after 09:00 in the misty rain. It was only 54°F and hasn't warmed up at all. It's not raining much, but with so much rainfall over the past three days, the puddles hide potholes and the traffic kicks up road spray, neither of which are fun on a motorcycle.

I'm stopped now at Panera for tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. Just what I need to warm me up.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Days 105 mileage: 0 😁 (total still 24324.8)
HD Dealership Challenge: 2 (total 212)Read more
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Helping a Friend Move
July 2, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Yesterday afternoon, leaving Cape Cod, about 50 miles outside of Boston, Massachusetts--new state!--I ran into a massive storm system. Luckily, I had already pulled into a gas station with an overhang to cover my bags and put on my rain gear. I waited until the worst of it passed, then started up again. Slow going, but I finally made it to my friend's place in Westborough. After a hot shower and a hot meal, I crashed hard.

Today I'm helping him move. He's in the middle of a shell game with vehicles and boxes, so I'm doing whatever I can. No riding today 😁.

P.S.: By the way, my leg turned out not to be burned. I suppose it was just a reaction to the heat. I'm still glad I wore the chaps.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Days 103-104 mileage: 570.2 (total 24324.8)
HD Dealership Challenge: 5 (total 210)Read more
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Two New States
July 1, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Wrapping up the flat tire story, we found that the metal pieces didn't leave any burrs inside the tire. Thus, since the tire only had 4,000 miles on it, we decided to just replace the tube. 24 hours later, it's doing just fine.

The tech at Eastern Harley was super, but I will never give that store another dime of my money. The owner Stan and his buddy were chatting and paying no mind to me, the only customer there. I won't repeat the actual things they said about almost everyone except white males, but Stan was very proud to say that he wasn't prejudiced; he would sell anyone a motorcycle. His buddy was even prouder to claim he wasn't racist; he was just a bigot. I picked up my stuff and went to stand outside in the heat. Luckily, the bike was almost done, so I didn't have to wait outside long.

I left there about 13:30 heading into New York City. I made it to the NYC HD, then my GPS lost its mind 🤣. It couldn't tell the difference between upper and lower level roads, plus I missed a couple of turns, so it took me quite a while to get out of town. Two hours in fact ☹️. I got a glimpse of the Empire State Building, but didn't get to look around much because of the traffic. I have never been to NYC, so I was disappointed the flat tire took up my sightseeing time.

As for driving, the cars and trucks were not a huge problem, but the bicycles and mopeds were crazy! They ran lights without slowing down or even looking. Dirt bikes even used the cycle lanes. I only had one minor incident. A dump truck decided he wanted my spot in my lane because his lane ended. I would've had to backup to let him in, so I didn't. He laid on his horn and I flipped him the bird. With him now behind me, I was able to go around the truck in front of me and squiggle out of the jam 😁. No problem.

Although traffic was horrid, it wasn't any worse than any other big city, like LA, Paris, London, or Dallas. The real problem was sitting on a motorcycle in that heat for so long. It was about 95°F with a heat index of over 105, I have no doubt. I finished the water I had and bought a bottle from a lady selling stuff between cars. By the time I reached my hotel, I was very dehydrated. Plus, I found the heat from my engine burned the inside of my right thigh. Ouch.

After a couple more HDs, I made it to my hotel in Danbury, Connecticut--new state!--which wasn't as far as I wanted to get, but I was exhausted. I was so tired that my helmet seemed very heavy, which has never happened before. I'm glad I stopped when I did.

I left this morning at 07:00. I wasn't sure how hot it would be along my route, so I wore my chaps today to protect my legs. As it turns out, the heat wasn't so bad. By the time I got to Rhode Island--new state!--it was downright cool.

I'm stopped for lunch now at Jefferson Boulevard Diner in Warwick, Rhode Island. The corned beef and swiss on grilled rye was delicious, but the homemade potato salad was one of the best I've ever had. Stop in for breakfast or lunch if you're in the area. Yummy!

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 103 mileage: ? (total 23754.6 + Day 103)
HD Dealership Challenge: 7 (total 205)
50 Rides, 1 Nation: 1 (total 21)Read more
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Another Flat
June 30, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
I hit a lot of HDs over the past 24 hours and made my way into New York City 😁. The roads here are pretty bad with lots of construction to make them better. I made my way through Brooklyn without any problem, but I'm paying for it this morning with a flat rear tire. Not a pinched tube this time, but two metal pieces that punctured the tire enough to pop the tube.

I stayed the night in Long Island, Riverhead to be exact, it a mile from the nearest HD. So, I got a tow to Eastern HD where the solo tech slipped me into his packed and very behind schedule.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 102 mileage: 273.5 (total 23754.6)
HD Dealership Challenge: 8 (total 198)Read more
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40,000-Mile Service 😱
June 29, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
Yesterday was a scorcher! After hours riding in 107°F heat index, I was completely wiped out by the time I reached my hotel in Tintin Falls, NJ.

Now, Shoreline HD is just finishing up my 40,000-mile service. Willie is shiny again!

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 101 mileage: 260.6 (total 23481.1)
HD Dealership Challenge: 3 (total 190)Read more
Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar 🤣🤣🤣 Just realized that my eyes are closed. 🤣🤣🤣
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100 Days Strong
June 28, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 90 °F
Can you believe that yesterday was Day 100 on the bike? Really? Already? In that short time I've racked up the following stats: 23,000 miles, 23 states, 185 Harley dealerships, 19 50 Rides 1 Nation, 3 10 Rides for 2021, 35 Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas stops, 5 HOG rallies, 1 ER visit for a broken foot/sprained ankle, 1 embarrassing u-turn fall over, 4 tires, 4 5,000-mile services, 1 flat tire, 2 oceans, dozens of hugs from old friends, and many new friends. Will the next 100 days be even better? Here's hoping so🤞!!

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After leaving Chesapeake Harley yesterday, I cut into Pennsylvania again before finally making it to my hotel in Milford, Delaware. A dump, but only 20 miles from where I had to be this morning.... On a ferry!

This morning I crossed the Delaware Bay from Lewes, Delaware, to Cape May, New Jersey 😁. In Cape May, I got NJ's 50 Rides at the lighthouse.

On the ferry, I met a cool guy, Mike, the only other motorcycle, riding a 1995 (?) Road King all chromed out. He owns a restaurant in DE that's closed on Mondays, so he was going to see his 15-year-old son play a playoff baseball game. Hope he wins.

I've hit two HDs in NJ so far, but with a heat index of 107°F, I needed a break from the sun and boiling tarmac. The road is so hot and soft that I keep thinking I have a flat rear tire. Please, not that again.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 100 mileage: 407.0 (total 23220.5)
HD Dealership Challenge: 5 (total 187)
50 Rides, 1 Nation: 2 (total 20)

P.S.: As I'm eating lunch, one waitress is teaching another how to tell analog time. The girl thought a quarter of an hour was 25 minutes. Glad I didn't have to go tom school in New Jersey. 🤦🤦🤦Read more
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To the East Coast!
June 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
After Flight 93 I headed back to the hotel. Just before I left Pennsylvania to get back into Maryland, I passed a guy driving a Ford pick-up truck. I think we both did a double take. Him for realizing I'm a chick, and me for thinking he was Amish. I mean, come on. Blue buttoned shirt, straw hat, long white scraggly beard...Amish, right? Nope. Mennonite. Apparently they use vehicles, unlike their Amish cousins.

The Vietnamese ladies at the pedicure place set me straight. Then we talked about my amazing trip to Vietnam in 2018. When I left, the mom walked out with me to take a selfie with me and the bike 🤣. Great place and people: Nails 1st, 926 National Hwy, La Vale, MD 21502, if you're in the area.

My route didn't take long, only about 130 miles total, and even with stopping for a pedicure, when I got back to the hotel I still had plenty of time to shower, mostly pack, and head into Cumberland for the rally's closing ceremony.

I met up with a buddy I had met at the Texas Rally. Lumpy has been at all of the rallies with me except Kentucky, but I picked up his rally packet for him. Thank goodness I didn't break the whiskey glass before I could get it to him!

His wife was with him at this one, as well as several of his HOG Chapter members, and after the very short and almost pointless "ceremony," we walked over to the historic area for dinner at Baltimore Street Grill. After see-you-soon hugs, I scooted back to the hotel to finish packing and get some sleep.

I left Maryland this morning at 07:00, hitting West Virginia, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, where I am now. Man, these little states keep you on your toes. I keep losing track of where I am 🤣.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 99 mileage: 140.4 (total 22813.5)
HD Dealership Challenge: 5 (total 182) + York Factory
50 Rides, 1 Nation: 1 (total 18)Read more
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Flight 93 National Memorial
June 26, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Yesterday's guided ride turned into an all day affair, and I didn't get back to the hotel until 20:00, 12 hours after I left. I was wiped out, so I took a shower and crashed.

I was up around 08:00 this morning to do another solo ride. I'm visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial today. The Memorial Plaza is well done, but I didn't stop at the Visitors Center because there were so many people. Unfortunately the wind wasn't blowing hard enough to sound up the Tower of Voices. But I found an okay video that gives a brief sound bite (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2863683717065254). Beautiful.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 98 mileage: 319.3 (total 22673.1)
HD Dealership Challenge: 1 (total 177)Read more
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Rally Ride in West Virginia
June 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
My loop yesterday ended up being 465.4 miles 🤣. I hit the hotel for a quick shower, then it was off to Cumberland for the rally Meet and Greet...which was a disaster.

600 people registered for this rally. 300 of them showed up at the restaurant...that wasn't reserved for us and made people wait over two hours for food. The opening ceremony, as it was, consisted of the posting of the colors, the pledge of allegiance, and the national anthem. But some people were sitting inside and we had muggles sitting outside. People waiting for tables were literally standing in the street. Terrible. I ate at the bar to avoid the wait for a table, but once the bartender dumped my mediocre food in front of me, she never gave me another glance. Terrible.

Today I'm doing a guided rally ride down in a part of West Virginia I haven't been...on this trip anyway 😁. We've stopped now for lunch near Blackwater Falls State Park. So far so good.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 97 mileage: 477.2 (total 22353.8)
HD Dealership Challenge: 3 (total 176)Read more
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More HDs & PA's 50 Rides
June 24, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
After the ride yesterday, I signed into the Legends & Lore HOG Rally in Cumberland, Maryland. This one is the first rally not being held at a dealership. Not sure how it will work.

I'm not happy that they wouldn't share the GPX files until you signed in despite all the rides being in Harley's web based ride planner. I took a thumb drive so I could get them all, but I had to upload them to Harley's ride planner to get them to work properly. 🤦 Really, people? Then I had to bounce every point off Garmin's Basecamp to duplicate the route. OMG. If I'd had the files months ago...some are from last year...this wouldn't be an issue. As it is, I spent two hours last night putting the route together for Friday's guided ride 🤦.

Today, though, I'm doing a loop that the rain made me miss on my way here. I started in the cold again 🥶, and had to cut through West Virginia to get there, but Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands Byway offered me some nice twisties to warm me up 😁.

After taking the picture at Ohiopyle State Park, I went north to hit the dealerships around Pittsburg and beyond.

I'm now stopped at Steel City HD in Washington, Pennsylvania. When I came here last year, I saw a groundhog in the parking lot. That got me thinking about a couple of things I saw this morning.

First, I didn't hit the deer. The van in front of me did. Clipped it on its hind quarters and spun it into the brush, where it jumped up and ran off. I hope it's okay. Glad I didn't have to dodge it; just a hard brake.

Second, and much better, as I made my way through the back roads of West Virginia, there was a small clearing on the side of the road. A doe was grazing as rays of sunlight pierced the trees around her. At her feet were two tiny spotted fawns with eyes full of wonder and ears longer than their heads. I was sorry to disturb them as Willie roared by and they bolted into the brush.

And best of all, again in West Virginia, I came out of the trees at the top of a ridge. Before me was a valley full to its green, tree-lined rim of white, puffy clouds. As I passed over a bridge at the end of the valley, I looked back over my shoulder. The clouds were gently pouring over the lowest rim, as if a slow motion waterfall, and drowning the tiny village caught in its eddy.

Nature rocks, man.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the NATURE! ✌️

Day 96 mileage: 291.5 (total 21876.6)
HD Dealership Challenge: 5 (total 173)
50 Rides, 1 Nation: 1 (total 17)Read more
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Hitting Dealerships
June 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Yesterday, I got checked in, unpacked, grabbed some groceries, and relaxed at the hotel.

This morning, I jumped on Willie again to hit a few dealerships. We're in Williamsport now. This HD is in a strip mall. Odd.

As I was riding through West Virginia, I came into a very small town--not even a flashing yellow light--tucked into the hills. Along the road was a hand-painted sign that said, "Hey! Don't use your engine brake. Old man sleeping." 🤣

You may notice in the pictures that I have on my coat today. And my chaps. And my long sleeve shirt. And my long johns. And my OCP shirt. And my heated gloves. Turned on high. It was only 50°F when I left the hotel at 07:15 😱🥶. What happened to summer?

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 95 mileage: 160.4 (total 21585.1)
HD Dealership Challenge: 3 (total 168)Read more
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Willie Was Down But Not Out
June 22, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
Yesterday afternoon was pretty much the same as the morning with lots of twisty roads and beautiful scenery. Like Back of the Dragon, yesterday I ran the "Talon," WV Route 60, which was another twisty piece of awesomeness. I also knocked out two more 50 Rides, 1 Nation photos, Virginia's for its Skyline Drive ride I did a few years ago and West Virginia's for the Monongahela National Forest and Highland Scenic Highway. Except I didn't ride the Scenic Highway.

As I was making a u-turn to get a photo of the sign, I dropped the bike ☹️. I didn't get hurt, and Willie was only bruised, but I couldn't get him up by myself. I left him laying in the road, praying no one would come around the bend and run him over, as I ran to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center for help. Two Park Service officers and I were able to get him back on two wheels before any cars came up on him. He has a few scratches, but he started right up for me and ran like a champ. Atta boy, Willie!

I changed the route to cut out the Scenic Highway, but still wound up on more really twisty roads. No scraping the rest of the day, though. Falling over isn't the same as crashing, but I definitely didn't want to risk doing both on the same day, so it was easy-does-it the rest of the ride.

After 12 hours on the bike, I stopped for the night in Orange, VA, where Domino's fed me dinner while I doubled checked my route for today so I wouldn't miss another HD. I also thought about the day and remembered the unusual animal I saw.

I've seen lots of animals the past few days, but each state seems to have more of one than the others. In Kentucky, we dodged turtles 🐢 sunning themselves on the roads. In Virginia, I lost count of the groundhogs I saw scooting from one verge to the other. West Virginia was chipmunks 💨, skittering around with their little tails stuck straight up in the air. And in Ohio, squirrels 🐿️. Sitting on the side or the middle of the road, not moving until you're right on top of them. Little buggers. As for deer 🦌, they're everywhere. Yesterday, one big red doe on the other side of the barbed wire fence decided to run the same direction as I was going...and kept up with me for about 50 yards. But what got me on this train of thought was the peacock 🦚 I saw on a gas station roof in West Virginia. That certainly was an unexpected sight.

I pulled out of the hotel this morning at 07:10 and one minute later hit rain. Just a drizzle and I already had my rain gear top on, so I kept going. The drizzle soon turned into rain, all kinds of it ☹️. "Little bitty stingin' rain, and big ol' fat rain, rain that flew in sideways, and sometimes rain even seemed to come straight up from underneath," as Forrest Gump so eloquently stated. So, I pulled over at about 20 miles in, put on my big girl pants (aka rain gear), called my hotel to get an extra night, and changed my route to head straight to Cumberland, Maryland.

What I forgot to do, though, was change the settings to NOT avoid interstates, so I wound up on some pretty twisty and slippery roads. I waved the cars past me on the double yellows and kept a slow but safe pace. I got to my hotel in Braddock around 11:00 and got into my room around 12:30.

While I waited, I walked across the street to the Highland (Shop) Harley store, which also has service...why it's not a regular dealership I have no idea...and grabbed a quart of oil for Willie. I'm trying to keep him happy 😉.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 94 mileage: 550.4 (total 21424.7)
HD Dealership Challenge: 3 (total 165)
50 Rides, 1 Nation: 2 (total 16)Read more
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Twisties & More Twisties
June 21, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Yesterday was a blast! I squiggled my way south from Prestonburg through Pikeville, KY, and into Virginia. I had an amazing time scraping my way north past Hungry Mother State Park and the start of the "Back of the Dragon." Woo hoo!! Great ride!! (More info: https://visittazewellcounty.org/back-of-the-dra…)
[Note: Scraping is when your foot pegs scrape the ground as you lean into a turn 😁. It usually means you're going at a much higher speed than the yellow street sign recommends 😁.]

All the twisties are great, but they take a lot more time than the highways, so I got behind schedule and stopped 50 miles short of where I wanted to finish. After squiggling from Wytheville, VA, through Bluefield and Delbarton, WV, I finally stopped in Huntingdon, WV. Ready to make up the mileage, I left the hotel this morning at 06:30.

I had crossed into Ohio and was making good time on the back roads--a little slower on a few wet roads, but not getting rained on--when I saw the sign for Athens. Oh no! I missed the first Ohio dealership on today's route. Missed it by 30 miles. Well, I wasn't doing a 60-mile loop when I was already 50 miles behind schedule. Baxter's HD will have to wait.

On through Parkersburg and Charlestown to Hico, WV, where I'm stopped at the New River Gorge HD. They're not open today and aren't going to be open at all after this weekend. Another Harley casualty from the lack of tourism, I assume.

West Virginia and the Appalachians is absolutely incredible. If you haven't been here, put it high on your list. RVing, camping, ATVing, motorcycling, bicycling, kayaking, hiking...these mountains have it all. I'm having a real thrill on these roads!!

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 93 mileage: 452.8 (total 20884.3)
HD Dealership Challenge: 8 (total 162)Read more
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Off to Maryland
June 20, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
The Powder Keg Chapter and I had a great dinner last night at a barbeque place in Prestonburg, Kentucky. I had beef brisket on top of macaroni and cheese. Yummy! After dinner we just hung out at the hotel for a while, then off to bed for an 8 o'clock start this morning. I'm very glad that dinner was good because I had it for breakfast as well 🤣. Now, I'm on my way to Maryland via Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio 🤣.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 92 mileage: 128.8 (total 20431.5)
HD Dealership Challenge: 1 (total 154)Read more
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Lunch Stop
June 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
After a great day of riding, the Chapter went to dinner then hung out at the hotel in Corbin, Kentucky. It's so wonderful to see these mugs again 😉.

I slept in this morning, so I'm making my own way to the next hotel. I've stopped for lunch now.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 91 mileage: 256 (total 20302.7)
HD Dealership Challenge: 1 (total 153)Read more
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Powder Keg Chapter Ride Overnighter
June 18, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
This morning I'm on a ride with my old HOG Chapter. We left Mason, Ohio, at 08:00 this morning and headed south into Kentucky. Now we're stopped for lunch at Wendy's in West Irvine. Unfortunately, I already had fries and a Frosty, so none of the really good food for me today. Salad it is 💪.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 90 mileage: 0 (total still 20046.7)Read more
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Chillin'
June 17, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
After rolling 20,000 miles yesterday, I stopped for lunch at Wendy's and had fries dipped in chocolate Frosty. Yummy😋!!

I rolled down to Eats Gate HD where I ran into Slinger, a guy I had seen at a couple of the rallies. We chatted for a bit and he took my picture, then I went to the Milford Quaker Steak for the weekly Bike Night. Several of the Powder Keg HOG Chapter crew came out, and it was awesome to catch up.

I spent the night at my very good friends' and daughter's home, and today I'm using their clothes machines and working on my routes.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 89 mileage: 91.1 (total 20046.7)
HD Dealership Challenge: 1 (total 152)Read more
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20,000 Miles Down, 4 Months To Go
June 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
After a nice lunch in Columbus with an amazing friend, I hit a couple more dealerships before getting back to Dayton. I had dinner with another friend I was stationed with in Germany and in Ohio.

I rolled out late this morning because I'm only going to Cincinnati. I stopped for a hair cut, then swing by my old HOG Chapter dealership, Powder Keg, in Mason, Ohio.

Now, I'm stopped on the side of the road to take a photo of my trip odometer. 20,000 miles 😱! I can't believe I've racked up that many already. It's been great so far, and I'm really looking forward to the next 20,000!!

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 88 mileage: 237.2 (total 19955.6)
HD Dealership Challenge: 4 (total 151)Read more
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HDs, OH's 50 Rides & 2 Tires
June 15, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Yesterday I got to take my rain gear off before I popped into Pennsylvania and the northern tip of West Virginia for more HDs.

I started today by having both tires replaced. Near that dealership in Zanesville, Ohio, is a sign for the Triple Nickel--Ohio Highway 555, another twisty turny roller coaster of a road--and the sign is the photo stop for Ohio's 50 Rides, 1 Nation.

Now I'm on my way into downtown Columbus to have lunch with a dear friend.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 87 mileage: 454.2 (total 19718.4)
HD Dealership Challenge: 9 (total 147)
50 Rides, 1 Nation: 1 (total 14)Read more
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Summer on the Harley Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar
Cleveland & Rain
June 14, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Yesterday afternoon I hit more HDs and spent the night in Mansfield, Ohio.

I left this morning at 08:30 and have hit several more dealerships in the Akron/Cleveland area. Around 11:00 I ran into a fast-moving storm, and it dumped on me before I could get out the rain gear for both me and my luggage. I got the luggage covered and then got the bike under cover at a gas station before I put on my rain gear, so my butt is really wet 🤣☹️.

After one more HD, I'm now stopped at a restaurant to let the storm get well ahead of me. I hope the hotel has a clothes dryer 🤞.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 86 mileage: 444.1 (total 19264.2)
HD Dealership Challenge: 10 (total 138) [South East HD in Bedford Heights near Cleveland not pictured]Read more
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Summer on the Harley Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar
In Ohio Again
June 13, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 84 °F
After a couple of days of awesome riding and lots of fun seeing people I met at other rallies as well as meeting new people, last night was the end of the rally ☹️.

Today, I've headed north into Ohio to hit a bunch of dealerships and to see friends. The I-75 bridge over the Ohio River is closed for construction, so I took the Anderson Ferry across the river instead. A much better way to cross!!

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 85 mileage: 169.0 (total 18820.1)
HD Dealership Challenge: 3 (total 128)Read more
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Summer on the Harley Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar
Daniel Boone National Forest
June 12, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Yesterday evening cleared up somewhat, so I walked down to the HD for the evening festivities. Performing was Gary Michaels, "The Worlds [sic] ONLY Biker Comedy Hypnotist," so says his web site (https://garymichaels.net/). I guy I know in passing was one of the participants, and it looked like he was faking it all. I left to go listen to the band.

Unfortunately, the storms rolled back in, which caused the band to cancel, so I went to dinner and called it an early night.

Today, however, is beautiful and clear, so we've gone on one of the group rides twisting through Daniel Boone National Forest to our lunch stop in McKee, where we are now. We got here before everyone else though, because I was behind a Trike and a Spyder. The Spyder was across the double yellow on most turns and the trike wouldn't take a turn over 40, so when the group pulled off about 43 miles into the ride, the two of us kept going 😁. I guess I don't play well with others anymore 🤣.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 84 mileage: 0 (total still 18651.1)Read more
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Summer on the Harley Nancy Webb...Pat Bonetar
Laundry Day
June 11, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
After a great ride on some very narrow, backwoods roads, including a 200-yard gravel stretch, we made it back to the dealership. We did hit two big downpours, but didn't stop to put on rain gear. My waterproof boots were soaked from the water running down my legs 🤣. I stuffed them full of newspaper in hopes they would dry overnight.

Today is nothing but rain, so I'm staying in the hotel to catch up on laundry and work on my route. I haven't even checked to see if my boots are dry 🤣.

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 83 mileage: 129.3 (total 18651.1)

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