mmm...looks a mite cooler down there compared to our weekend up in BC. Good on you for braving the weather and hitting the road
Ramps...learn something new everyday. Never heard of 'em, but I do like leeks and green onions...they look kinda similar, do they taste similar? The Mrs just researched them after I asked her about them (she knows just about everything ...except about ramps
). Apparently a bit of a delicacy up here...run you about $20.00 a pound.
Mike,
Ah, yes! The vagaries of weather systems and patterns, and the impact of change - natural and man-made - all combine to produce some illogical contrasts! Still, we do what we do, brave the elements, then big-dog-it at gatherings when we exchange our experiences of daring-do... Part of the earning of bona-fides for trekkers, riders, and adventurers with their peers, it seems... Plus, recollections of all the difficulties faced and overcome add much satisfaction and enjoyment to our own memories, as we look back and savor those special times!
Apparently, Ramps are part of the way early settlers to that region learned to 'live off the land'. All newcomers must adapt and learn what they can eat... and not eat... in order to survive, perhaps flourish, in new environments. They seemed a tad 'strong' to me, but I didn't mind them at all. I like onions and the like, but they seem to not like me so much in recent years... They are not the only things I've had to give-up, but my heartburn and other symptoms have happily been reduced! If you tolerate green onions well, then by all means do give these a try! You'll probably like them...
DDT
Never heard of Ramps either. Now my curiosity has me wanting to try some. Organizers are definitely under appreciated. Good on Jerry for setting this up. And throwing in some bragging rights on top of it.
Rob,
No self-respecting, serious adventurer can not experiment, sample, and try-out new stuff when opportunities present themselves! You being one of the more serious 'samplers of the full life' simply must try these! Not a big deal, really, and for those who like those types of food 'enhancements', they are actually rather good... I'd probably eat them, if my innards weren't so delicate...
DDT
The calendar may say Spring is here, but I assure you the weather says otherwise! I can relate!
Those ramps look akin to leeks. Are they leeky?
EDIT: Reread that second sentence, sounds like they are leeky. And wise to not eat too many so you didn't get leaky!
Seth,
Ya know, I did hear some reference to a 'leaky' potential with those... I didn't eat enough myself (two bites) to suffer any of those effects, but I did have just enough to realize they probably held other possibilities very much in store for the unwary!
DDT
God bless Appalachia.
Good seeing everyone and I agree Jerry’s ride was top notch. Hope to make it an annual event, God willing and the creek don’t rise.
I’m glad to have left Saturday evening; got home before 10 (259 miles). The winds were brutal on the open interstates but the night temp barely dropped below 60 by the time I arrived.
Earl,
Indeed! God bless Appalachia! I'm glad you decided to join us! It was good to jaw more with you and to get to know you a bit better... Looking forward to sharing more of that with you down the road! As for the weather-influenced departure choice you made... I can't argue with success! You definitely had a better ride Saturday afternoon than you would have had Sunday morning!!! Plus, you would have been in it all day, as the system moved in the same direction you'd have been traveling...
DDT
The ride home sunday was pretty wet for a couple hundred miles but the last couple hundred were quite pleasent. . . .
I went home thru KY the daniel boone pky. . .
Never hit the interstate on the way home
Bill,
We were relieved when we learned y'all had arrived safe & sound! The weather appeared rather ify, but we were hopeful you'd punch-thru the moisture and have a more pleasant ride home, as it appears you did. It's always good to have you & Trish join us! Y'all add a special 'flavor' to our mix of characters, and I do enjoy your company! See ya again!!!
DDT
We made it back Sat night with the temps hanging in the low 60's.
Your "Weather Report" definitely tells me that we made the right choice.
You are also correct that it was a good day, a good ride and a good time.
A big thanks to Big Wolf for making the time and effort to organize it.
There truly is a great bunch of people in this little Valkyrie club and it's always nice to have an excuse to hang out with some of them for a little bit.
Mark,
Always good to have you join us, and your pals, too, are always a welcomed addition! Only thing missing was 'Ginger'... Yeah, you chose wisely, Grasshopper, as your ride, even after a long group ride already that day, was still more pleasant than what you would have had the following day!!! See ya at the next one!
DDT
Those ramps look like something I need to try. Green onions-well hell-just bout any onion good ta go with me. Favorin red onions here lately with breakfast and most other meals! Bruce-far as gittin lit up goes crushed red peppers on my pizza iz a given. BUTT I duz pay da price next day!
My V A Doctor saw me taday and told me to keep on doin whatever it iz I'm doin cuz B P and lungs and health overall not too bad fer a guy my age and the bodily abuses I've had. Told him lotsa garlic and lotsa onions!
Sounds like a good weekend with Good People! RIDE SAFE.
Dennis,
Yeah, I'm certain you'd like those, based upon your commentary in your reply! I'm impressed you still tolerate such things so well! Apparently your doc is too... BTW, glad you got a good report from him this last visit, and I'm looking forward to sharing some wind with you... one of these days... In the meantime, I'll just muddle along with my comparatively bland diet, and continue to compensate with lots of bacon, BBQ, and coconut pie!
DDT
I can't say enough good things about Jerry and his efforts in putting this ride together! Most don't know that he fretted & stewed a bunch, wanting this to turnout well. The weather was a gamble for sure, and this being his first ride put-on all had him concerned much more than he let on... He was quite happy to see those who did show-up, and I know he felt great relief by the time things concluded... happily and safely. Thanks, Jerry! You done good, my friend!!!
DDT
