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« on: November 18, 2021, 04:28:26 PM » |
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Took advantage of the unseasonably warm temperatures today and took a ride. December is shaping up to be a busy month, so this could potentially be the last ride of the year for me. We'll see. Was on the road by about 10:30 and headed to the Sunshine Cafe in Clinton, MA for lunch. They do a great Irish Benedict with hash instead of Canadian Bacon. Home fries are on the side. That's my usual and got it today with an ice coffee. Excellent! Next was a stop in Sterling center so I could snap some pictures and send to Gary to bust his chops that he was at work. He really enjoyed them.  One of the pics is below.  From Sterling I took Route 62 west to Barre and then 32 north to Petersham Center. Picked up a jar of honey at the Country Store and then strolled around the Common to just enjoy the beauty of the day. From the Center, I took East Street through a bucolic landscape of farms and hills where you would swear you're in VT. There's a lot of hidden gem roads in Central MA just waiting to be discovered. East Street turns into Pleasant Street in Barre and brings you back to Barre Center. This is a great alternative route instead of taking 122 back to Barre. Much prettier, but the road is not 122, meaning you can't really ride it safely at 50+ mph. Although I'm sure Rich could.  I just putted along and enjoyed the scenery. From Barre, back to Princeton Center on 62, where I turned left on to Mountain Road to ride past Wachusett. It was too hazy to see Boston from Mountain Road, but on a clear day, you can see it if you pull over at an open space. From the Mountain, I took 140 south to head home. A great ride of 130 miles on a beautiful mid-November day!  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2021, 04:45:21 PM » |
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Was a gorgeous day. I keep a camp chair in my office (always) and spent 15 minutes out in the parking lot today soaking up some needed sunshine and warmth
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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2021, 05:04:01 PM » |
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I rode the V Strom to work today. A bit cool, dark, and damp when I left for work at 5:15, but the ride home was very nice!
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2021, 03:46:26 AM » |
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Nice ride Tony, wish I could have gotten out as well. Thanks for the pictures.  |
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2021, 04:36:17 AM » |
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Lucky you Tony...rain and drizzle here most of the day....sounds like you had a good lunch...
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2021, 05:35:33 AM » |
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I also had a nice ride yesterday. Rode to the VA hospital in Jamaica Plain for a colonoscopy. Tons of fun. Parked in the motorcycle only section of the garage next to another Can Am Spyder and a Harley trike. Looks like us old vets are switching to 3 wheels.
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2021, 06:03:50 AM » |
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From the Center, I took East Street through a bucolic landscape of farms and hills where you would swear you're in VT. There's a lot of hidden gem roads in Central MA just waiting to be discovered. Very true! I'm lucky that area is my work grounds and I get to drive around enjoying the landscape and views. And on really lucky days, I get to do it on a Valkyrie. I enjoy your posts  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2021, 06:50:23 AM » |
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Was a gorgeous day. I keep a camp chair in my office (always) and spent 15 minutes out in the parking lot today soaking up some needed sunshine and warmth
That's a great idea! |
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Tony C.
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2021, 06:51:26 AM » |
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I rode the V Strom to work today. A bit cool, dark, and damp when I left for work at 5:15, but the ride home was very nice!
Great picture of your Valk Ken! |
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Tony C.
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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2021, 06:52:12 AM » |
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Nice ride Tony, wish I could have gotten out as well. Thanks for the pictures. Thanks Gary!  |
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Tony C.
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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2021, 06:53:20 AM » |
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Lucky you Tony...rain and drizzle here most of the day....sounds like you had a good lunch...
Thanks Terry! |
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Tony C.
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2021, 06:55:57 AM » |
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I also had a nice ride yesterday. Rode to the VA hospital in Jamaica Plain for a colonoscopy. Tons of fun. Parked in the motorcycle only section of the garage next to another Can Am Spyder and a Harley trike. Looks like us old vets are switching to 3 wheels.
Wow Tom! Surprised you rode your Spyder to the colonoscopy. I've had 2 myself and usually you're woozy after the procedure.  |
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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2021, 06:57:55 AM » |
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Very true! I'm lucky that area is my work grounds and I get to drive around enjoying the landscape and views. And on really lucky days, I get to do it on a Valkyrie. I enjoy your posts Thanks Hook! My brother lives in Spencer and he tells me that I should move to Central MA because I do most of my riding there. I tell him I can just ride to Central MA and spend more time on the bike. |
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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2021, 07:38:46 AM » |
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Deb and I took a ride as well. It sure was a beautiful day...
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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2021, 08:50:34 AM » |
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Deb and I took a ride as well. It sure was a beautiful day...
Glad you guys were able to enjoy the day! Nice looking bike! |
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« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2021, 06:37:07 AM » |
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Thanks Tony.. Trying to enjoy the bikes as much as this old body will allow... Take care and enjoy that Goldwing  |
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« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2021, 08:17:31 AM » |
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Very true! I'm lucky that area is my work grounds and I get to drive around enjoying the landscape and views. And on really lucky days, I get to do it on a Valkyrie. I enjoy your posts Thanks Hook! My brother lives in Spencer and he tells me that I should move to Central MA because I do most of my riding there. I tell him I can just ride to Central MA and spend more time on the bike. I cover NewBriantree, Hardwick, Petersham & Barre. Out of the 4, I like Barre the best. Small town, but big enough you never have to leave if you don't want to. Close enough to The Quabbin, The Berkshires, Vermont & New Hampshire for awesome riding. |
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« Reply #17 on: November 21, 2021, 07:08:23 AM » |
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I cover NewBriantree, Hardwick, Petersham & Barre.
Out of the 4, I like Barre the best.
Small town, but big enough you never have to leave if you don't want to.
Close enough to The Quabbin, The Berkshires, Vermont & New Hampshire for awesome riding.
I agree about Barre. Very beautiful but enough civilization so that you have conveniences close by to make life a little easier. |
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