Summer is over

[Venturous Randy]

Well, at 10:29 tonight EST, summer for 2014 will be over.

It feels like fall is already here as our low for tonight is supposed to be in the upper 40's.

It has been a pretty good summer for me in that I got the other engine in my 83 that I put the 2nd gen trans in, even though I wasted too much time doing it. We got in some good summer riding this year and other than one time dumping the bike in a ditch, we have done good. It has been a joy riding with my grandson on the 83 blonde that he bought from SGN, Steve Neal. My son Brian also rode his 86 with us a couple of times.

I really did enjoy our Asheville Rally this year as there were great friends, great riding and great weather. I can not think of anything that would have made it any better. I enjoyed everyone that were able to make it and was so glad that everyone made it home OK.

Unless something pops up, Linda and I are planning on taking off Wednesday to Pigeon Forge for the night and coming home Thursday, which is my birthday. I would love to get away longer, but she is working part time and I have a Dr appointment at the VA Friday.

I still hope to get in some good riding this fall as it is beautiful around here that time of year.

RandyA

[Evan]

Great post Randy. Up here in Ontario, the leaves are already brilliant in colour but we are starting fall with a week of summer like weather.

In my case, our two week ride down to your part of the country was a highlight of this past summer. You have some great roads and scenery. Through the season, have upgraded my starter and stator, replaced my collector and rear wheel bearings and changed to led running and headlight. Turned 200,000 km on our Venture South trip, and my VR is feeling real good.

[etcswjoe]

We had a blast this summer really enjoyed getting to meet up with great folks for some riding and socializing.

 

Going up to Southwest Virginia this weekend, looking forward to the fall mountain weather.

[djh3]

The wife and I have a trip up NC way planned for Oct around the 10th. Sure hope the leaves hold out for her to see. Last year wasnt to great. Some spots they were falling and it made it tricky to ride with the leaves on the ground and in blind corners.