Counting Down

We have 11 days to go and it seems like time is moving slowly. This past weekend we purchased a driver's seat back rest for the Wing. In years past Don always had a full duffle bag strapped to the passenger seat which also served as a really good back rest but now with the trailer there is no need to pack everything on the bike. Sure cramps me up if I sit on the back seat but just how often is that going to happen (not much). Still looking at the maps and found a new place to visit - Fields of Wood. We've been to Cherokee twice and never saw this place. It is a Bible Park and they say you can see the whole 10 Commandments written on the mountain side; a replica of Golgotha and The Tomb, Christ's burial place plus much more. Not bad for a free place to visit only 70 miles from Cherokee. Bikes were washed and polished but this past weekend messed that up so I'll have to pull out the bucket and hose again before we go. Found the greatest way to dry the bikes - the leaf blower gets all the water and leaves no spots at all. Much better than towel drying.

26 Days To Go

We have 26 days until we head out for the Blue Ridge. Bessie was in the shop last week and had the front brakes replaced and a new front tire. We hooked the trailer up yesterday and all the lights work. We unloaded the items we will not need and checked how the new suitcases will fit. I've looked over the travel budget several times and made adjustments as needed due to constantly rising gas prices. Wow if this doesn't stop even traveling by motorcycle is going to be expensive. We just heard from our son in New York the other day and when we return from Cherokee he is planning to ride down to spend the weekend with us. Just purchased a new bike and we can all ride together Father's Day weekend. So I'm very excited about this vacation. We will spend time wtih both of our sons.