Two Day Mountain Ride - Day 1

On Tuesday, Dennis Klakring, Jeff Klakring, Tom Frank and myself departed Edgewater with light rain and thick cloud coverage. Our bikes were clean and looking good...only to last for about a mile. Our first night's destination, Franklin, West Virgina. Over the 301 bridge and towards Orange, VA. Picking up Hwy. 33 as our direct route to Franklin. All morning the sun came and went and the skies threatened hard rain. Warnings of strong storms were broadcast on our radios.

Stopping to put on our rain gear proved to be the answer to keep the rain at bay. Man does it get hot in those suits!

Riding into Harrisonburg and with the big weather behind us it was time to pull off the rain gear and check in with the office. Jeff on the left doing some real work and Tom in the blue shirt calling Grady White boats to find a better helm seat for his new 33 foot Grady.

We arrived at Franklin to find the overnight accommodations, slim! Thompson's Motel looked a bit suspicious from the outside, but turned out to be a good choice. well, it was the only choice.

Our rooms were upstairs, so we took the steps up, only to end up on the outside deck of one of the many folks who are residents of the motel. This lady was well into her 80's and had no problem with us traversing across her outside living. Since her deck was gated off with a small rail system from the other rooms, Jeff told her in his younger years he could have easily jumped the rail instead of having to open the door. She replied..." Well, all my boyfriends jump it!"

Settled in and checking out Tom's new ride. 2011 Harley Ultra CVO to the tune of $40,000!!! OMG!!! Ok...are you seeing the trend here...a new 33' Grady White and a new CVO Harley.
Uhmmm.

That evening we went into the Thompson Restaurant. Our best recommendation is don't order the T-Bone.

BY the way...not sure I am liking this blog stuff.   The comment box has dropped way down the page. WTF is going on?