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First ride of the season

Started by DragonRdr, Mon 14, Apr 2025, 14:56:49

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DragonRdr

It was sunny and 59 here today so I decided to take the Interstate for a ride. Even though there was still snow on the ground from our snow storm on Saturday, it was still a great ride. I sure hope I get a chance to ride more this year than the last couple of years. I know I haven't met any of you here on the forum, but it seems like I know you from your posts. Who knows maybe we'll run into each other some day. :cooldude:

Rich aka DragonRdr
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1994 Goldwing Interstate

Tony C.

Hey Rich. Congrats on your first ride of the season! I was wondering how much snow would be on the ground up your way. I've been to the Blue Moon Diner twice this season and was considering taking a ride there yesterday. But I went to a diner in Pepperell, MA instead. There was not really any snow on the ground and the roads were clear of salt.

After lunch I rode up into NH on route 122 through Hollis and Amherst to route 101. Route 122 is a beautiful ride, especially through Hollis. From there I rode 101 W to 31 S to 124 S to Townsend, MA. There was bits of snow on the ground in some places in NH. But the roads were not salted and it was really a beautiful sunny day ride, with temps in the 60s.

The next time I'm up in Gardner I'm going to try Duguay's Fried Chicken on Parker Street (route 101). I hear it's the best fried chicken in the area.

8)

DragonRdr

Duguay's does have the best chicken, definitely better than KFC. It's been a while since I've been there but since you mentioned it I might stop in tonight and get some takeout. The snow's just about melted except for a few piles left by the snow plows. I'm getting older and not getting around as good as I use to. I know the day I'm going to have to put the bikes away for good is coming, but I'm still hoping I can get out on the road more this year. Taking one day at a time.

Take care

Rich
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1994 Goldwing Interstate

Tony C.

Quote from: DragonRdr on Tue 15, Apr 2025, 09:45:13
I'm getting older and not getting around as good as I use to. I know the day I'm going to have to put the bikes away for good is coming, but I'm still hoping I can get out on the road more this year. Taking one day at a time.

Take care

Rich

Hey Rich. Hopefully you'll get out on the road more this season. I wish you well.  :cooldude:

DragonRdr

2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1994 Goldwing Interstate

Wall

Quote from: Tony C. on Tue 15, Apr 2025, 07:45:20
Hey Rich. Congrats on your first ride of the season! I was wondering how much snow would be on the ground up your way. I've been to the Blue Moon Diner twice this season and was considering taking a ride there yesterday. But I went to a diner in Pepperell, MA instead. There was not really any snow on the ground and the roads were clear of salt.

After lunch I rode up into NH on route 122 through Hollis and Amherst to route 101. Route 122 is a beautiful ride, especially through Hollis. From there I rode 101 W to 31 S to 124 S to Townsend, MA.

8)
You remember this is my back yard. I was out of work at noon on Tuesday. Which diner in Pepperell did you go to? I work in Pepperell now.
I am actually on my way out the door now(10:00am on Saturday)
For my first real ride of the season.
Seize the day, brother.
Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.

DragonRdr

Quote from: Wall on Sat 19, Apr 2025, 09:10:00
Quote from: Tony C. on Tue 15, Apr 2025, 07:45:20
Hey Rich. Congrats on your first ride of the season! I was wondering how much snow would be on the ground up your way. I've been to the Blue Moon Diner twice this season and was considering taking a ride there yesterday. But I went to a diner in Pepperell, MA instead. There was not really any snow on the ground and the roads were clear of salt.

After lunch I rode up into NH on route 122 through Hollis and Amherst to route 101. Route 122 is a beautiful ride, especially through Hollis. From there I rode 101 W to 31 S to 124 S to Townsend, MA.

8)
You remember this is my back yard. I was out of work at noon on Tuesday. Which diner in Pepperell did you go to? I work in Pepperell now.
I am actually on my way out the door now(10:00am on Saturday)
For my first real ride of the season.
Seize the day, brother.

Have a great ride Wall, hope to get out there once I get a few items off the Honey Do list done.  :cooldude:
2000 Valkyrie Interstate
1994 Goldwing Interstate

Wall

Quote from: DragonRdr on Sat 19, Apr 2025, 11:03:24
Quote from: Wall on Sat 19, Apr 2025, 09:10:00
Quote from: Tony C. on Tue 15, Apr 2025, 07:45:20
Hey Rich. Congrats on your first ride of the season! I was wondering how much snow would be on the ground up your way. I've been to the Blue Moon Diner twice this season and was considering taking a ride there yesterday. But I went to a diner in Pepperell, MA instead. There was not really any snow on the ground and the roads were clear of salt.

After lunch I rode up into NH on route 122 through Hollis and Amherst to route 101. Route 122 is a beautiful ride, especially through Hollis. From there I rode 101 W to 31 S to 124 S to Townsend, MA.

8)
You remember this is my back yard. I was out of work at noon on Tuesday. Which diner in Pepperell did you go to? I work in Pepperell now.
I am actually on my way out the door now(10:00am on Saturday)
For my first real ride of the season.
Seize the day, brother.

Have a great ride Wall, hope to get out there once I get a few items off the Honey Do list done.  :cooldude:
I'm my own honey now so I adjusted the list
Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.

Tony C.

@Wall

I don't know your work schedule, so I typically call you for weekend rides. Or my phone also accepts in-coming calls and texts.  ;D

I really like Franny's Diner, downtown close to the Covered Bridge. Excellent Irish Benedict.

Wall

Quote from: Tony C. on Sat 19, Apr 2025, 14:56:40
@Wall

I don't know your work schedule, so I typically call you for weekend rides. Or my phone also accepts in-coming calls and texts.  ;D

I really like Franny's Diner, downtown close to the Covered Bridge. Excellent Irish Benedict.
Touche on the incoming calls.
Sometimes you only get 2.7 seconds, make it count.