Toad strangler and thank you to a Va trooper

[Oss]

Tom G-Man and I went thru some gnarly toad strangler north of Roanoke
Was preceded by wind  maybe 40  not bad by west standards
but I could tell it was picking up nicely

While getting drenched to the bone I saw sun breaking to the west and continued into the bright sun a few miles down the road   Since I was a hundred yards behind a truck with flashers I
just used him like a lighthouse and continued at the speed limit,

Apparently Tom and Gary stopped immediately when the rain hit as did a few cars.

So when I realized no motorcycle lights down the road I pulled over at an off
ramp safety triangle with my 4 ways on and a LEO pulled up after 10 minutes

Stayed there talking with me till they finally showed up another 10 or so minutes later   Nice to meet a
friendly LEO.  Gave my windshield sticker a double thumbs up and we had a good time
even checked on his radio to make sure no reported MC accidents for me.

Officer Shank you are AOK in my book

[hoosierdaddy]

Evan, glad things worked out for ya.   I'll be in touch to get product from bonnie.  Thanks and it was great spending time with you both....   See you down the road...

Paul

[G-Man]

Yup, that was some mini storm.  Couldn't see a thing in front of me and was soaked in a matter of seconds.  Hate that crap, but it's all part of riding.

[Black Dog]

Glad ya made it home safe Evan.  As usual, it was great to see you guys 

Black Dog