Rewind...Play...

Okay, now that I have a keyboard and can type fast instead of plugging away on the cell phone I will rewind and give a little update on my trip down here to Pompano Beach.

Specs/Facts

Friday: Grand Rapids to Auburn IN.

Saturday: Auburn IN. to Chatanooga TN. (actually Trenton GA.)

Sunday: Chatanooga TN. to Wildwood FL.

Monday: Wildwood FL. to Pompano Beach FL.

Total of 1585 miles

Temps from 32 degrees up to 81 degrees, mostly sunny with clear skies, one little shower approaching Pompano Beach.

Funny moment of Sunday was trying to get a site at the KOA in Wildwood. Mind you it was 70 degrees outside, I ask for a tent site, the gentleman looked at me like I was nuts and responded, "aren't you cold?" Hell no! He then states that the temps are going to drop tonight and it will be very cold. Hey, mister... I am from Michigan, it ain't gonna be cold tonite... my first night tenting was 36 degrees. He just shrugged and said if you insist, good luck!

What a perfect night, I quickly set up my camp, road acrooss the street to pick up two 24 oz. frosty beverages then returned to cook my soup for the night. I could of sat out there all night. My site was under a nice tree with loads of spanish moss hanging down, slightly blowing in the summer breeze. I got a great nights sleep and got up early and hit the road for the fast 275 mile blast to moms. I arrived right at 11 am in time to unload the bike, hop in her car and make it to the track to see something special (next post). After our track visit we went to this nice restuarant for something to eat and drink before retiring back to her house for a mid-day nap.

Later that night was spent catching up and tinkering around the house.

That brings us to this morning, we are going to head to some Japenese Garden to check out exotic plants and critters... I will post that later.

Mission complete

Wow! I am here, i mean there! Sorry for the lack of post yesterday, kind of busy riding. This is a pic of my sat. Nite digs. A little warmer, but not much. Headin out with mom now, will get my hands on her computer later with more details.

Wow! What a day. Mostly rode secondary roads, flying phil sugested rt 127 from just outside of cinci to chattanooga. It was twisty, hilly and fast. The foliage and views were amazing. Got to camp late, then headed to sticky fingers for some well deserve ribs & beer. Good nite!

Trains cars oh my!

Up and enjoying a cup of joe. Night went well with temps and gear, but with a huge train depot next door and busy highway near the sleeping was light. On the positive side, it's 615 am and i am ready 2 roll! Later

Back in the saddle again!

Well here i am, on another adventure! This time i am heading solo to florida to visit my mom. Tonite, the first nite i am camping in auburn indiana. Below or above you can see camp with supper cooking. Thats my new adventure tent :thanxs dad!: on its maiden trip. Tonite will be a test of man & gear, going to drop to 36 degrees. Look for more tomorrow.

Back in the saddle again!

Well here i am, on another adventure! This time i am heading solo to florida to visit my mom. Tonite, the first nite i am camping in auburn indiana. Below or above you can see camp with supper cooking. Thats my new adventure tent :thanxs dad!: on its maiden trip. Tonite will be a test of man & gear, going to drop to 36 degrees. Look for more tomorrow.

Canoe Trip... Lots of Fun!!!

All I can say is "What a weekend!" It was full of fun, laughs, throwing each other under the bus... shit...sometimes even throwing yourself under the bus for fun... No words will explain it so I will just leave you with a few pics since Dave can't get them up on his site. Enjoy... and yes, we actually canoed... but I have no photos...

Look out Ladies...

Margarita games!!!

Entertainment by Dave!

Is he Nakid??

Look out! There is Trouble in Town.

Perfect quiet day in Michigan when the phone vibrated that I had a new text message from Dangerous Dave stating they where closing in on the border. The only thing that meant was that good times where about to begin. I quick gear up and punch out, as I approach my ride in the parking lot I spy Markie waiting patiently for the departing time to meet the bad boys from Boston. We mount our steeds and head out to make it the 89 mile trip in record time. Like all great plans just as we arrive into the town that we will be meeting in I get that fimilar twitch in my left breast... sure enough it's another text from Dave stating that they will be arriving in 40 minutes. Mark and I gas up our bikes and head for the off ramp that the boys will be exiting the slab from. No more than five minutes after we get there they rumble by... we quick catch up and lead them to the refueling station; Jumbo's Burger Bar for a couple cold ones and some chow. The Barmaid there is this full of life old lady that keeps us on our toes the whole visit... and even encourages us to try and run out and leave Zig with the bill... Once outside we mount up and take the boys on the scenic tour of West Michigan back to my palace to prepare for the canoe trip. More on the canoe trip in the next post. Be sure to check out Dave's blog as he posts day by day adventures on his three week vaca... bastard!!!

Phone, Rush, Labor, She's Here!!!

Brrringg-Brrringgg!!! “Hello” Yes, is this Paul, “yes”, this is Doctor Mike, your wife just went into labor, please get here asap! “Oh wonderful, I am on my way!” After suiting up, dodging the rain clouds I make it there. Damn, just a little to late for the delivery, upon entry I learn that I have a beautiful new girl. After checking in and making my way thru the hallways I make the corner into the room, and wow! I almost fainted, there she was, on her little crib, just so happy to be into this world. It was love at first site! I just had to immediately stare at her, and then rub and caress her. Then, I instantly got concerned about the boys chasing her, she has such a nice figure and one hell of a set of jugs already. I know, I shouldn’t be worried because I know she is a runner, and will out run most the boys that chase her. Unfortunately she couldn’t come home with us last night, she was born with a little boo-boo on her toe. The Doctors promised me they would have her all fixed up early this morning so she can come home tonight.

I know, I know… I need another kid like I need a hole in the head… jesh, five of them now… I think I will be putting on an addition for more bedrooms this summer.

If this happens again in the next nine months, someone please check me into rehab, I think I have a problem!

Later,
One Happy Dad
More photos later