How I spent my summer vacation

[mrsteve]

So my daughter needed a new feed shed for horses and goats and I voluntered to build it.

I left Las Vegas at 3:00 pm last Friday and rolled through her front gate in the mountains of San Diego at 11:30 pm Friday night. 378 miles. It rained most of the way so it took longer than I planed. Why do people in cars seem to get even more stupid on rainy nights?

Her and I built a 12'x16' shed with gable roof Sat. Sun. and 1/2 of Mon. This left plenty of time to go on a ride together. She rides a Honda Shadow 750 but at 5'2" 110 pounds that is plenty big enough for her.

We left her ranch at 2:00 Mon. afternoon but only got 1 mile down the road before the biggest storm I've ever had the displeasure to ride in hit. Couldn't see more than 150 feet in front of us so we turned around and headed back to the ranch......about 4 seconds before lightning hit the tree we attempted to take cover under. (Threw those underwear away)

Took her car and went to see some old high school buddys of mine.

I came back to Las Vegas Tues. in 5 hours (had to stop for gas and lunch). I really like my RSV, way more comfortable than the '83 Goldwing that I had. On the ride to San Diego I got 39 mpg. Comming home doing 85 mph I only got 32 mpg. Cost me $78 round trip for gas, my truck would have cost $165. I REALLY like my RSV!

I am looking forward to the day my daughter and I finally get to go on that ride together.

[dacheedah]

Never shelter under a tree during a storm, glad you are ok. The bike is awesome and will serve you well

[etcswjoe]

Glad yall are ok, check out this thread from earlier this year.

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80277

[bongobobny]

Quite the adventure! Glad you're OK!

 

Sounds like a special time you had to share with your daughter, a time to treasure!!