We are taking a "down day" today in Belvidere, IL for some bike maintenance (oil change I hope); body maintenance (showers and clean clothes) and doing the laundry so we don't arrive back home with a ton of really dirty, grimy clothes.
We've been to the "Steam Plant" Diner already and had coffee and breakfast with Kathy's Dad, Don. A fine gentleman and Navy Veteran and we traded TINS with him.
Not sure what the rest of the day holds but I think a day of rest will do all of us good.
Just got back from the local Harley dealer and the oil has been changed and the bike given a "once over" to tighten anything that needed it. Most of the bugs and grime have been removed and everything should be ready to go in the morning when we get underway. The dealer, Kegel Harley Davidson, is the oldest continuously owned dealership in the U.S. I dealt with Kenny Kegel; the 4th generation family member to be a part of the business. Nice people and they treated me very well and had me back in service in about 30 minutes.
The rest of the day (and it is a hot one) will be spent just relaxing and enjoying polite company. Tonight it sounds like we're going to "have a barbie" according to Blue. Starting to wonder if he didn't have some "'roo" tails shipped over.
UPDATE:
I just shared the joys of motorcycling with Kathy's 15 year old son, Tim. Tim happens to be very close to the same age and size of my grandson and we went for a ride out in the country. He got to feel the wind in his face, the bugs bouncing off his helmet and the joy of open air riding. Photos later when we revive his mum.
Tomorrow we leave for home and the conclusion of a fantastic adventure.
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how about the diesel residue?
ReplyDelete>>Most of the bugs and grime have been removed<<
I'm saving that for posterity.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'd say that your place in posterity is pretty much guaranteed. :-))
ReplyDeleteDOC (Diesel Doc),
ReplyDeleteIf you guys are enjoying your adventure half as much as the rest of us are,you're having a hell of a ride. I,for one,am extremely jealous.
Be safe,shipmate and get home in one piece.
What an adventure! I am trying to visualize the trail of wreckage and mayhem you're leaving in your wake!
ReplyDeleteThe tough part's coming home and adjusting to, 'normal,' life.
Never mind, next years coming and the annual Canadian Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride (MPNMRR) fundraiser will happen. I think it's going to be a ride accross Canada, I'll keep Fred posted.