Back to Virginia

Later today will load up the car, and get rolling back to Virginia. Have been back to Concord since July 2, was a great long vacation. Really enjoyed not only some great rides but just riding in general. During the period I only drove the car twice; once to take the dog to the vet, and once yesterday to get some gasoline for the lawn mower. In addition to the three rides I mentioned in previous posts; made a few shorter and local rides around Concord. One of those was last night, for as the temperature cooled off from the blazing heat (mid 90s) of the afternoon went for a dusk ride around the area. It was nice, was able to just cruise down Union Street as the sun was going down. Have learned to avoid the country rides at night, sure you get a few bugs in town, but its swarms out in the backroads when the sun goes down. Town seems a bit better, and saw a few bikers enjoying the same thing as I was. Anyhow rode by the big houses on Union Street, turned up toward NC29 past the two old (and converted; one to apartments, one to offices) textile mills, and then on NC29 toward the Speedway. Turned short of the track though, and rolled back past Frank Liske Park and to NC 49 toward home. During the ride the headlight got brighter on the road as the area got darker; came in though with a nice restful feeling after a really fine though short ride. After the big morning motorcycle ride, an afternoon of tasks, the ride was really great.
Last night thunderstorms in the area; during the days here had only one day of rain prior to that. All in all, a very great week, with a lot of new memories and discoveries to carry me to the next trip back home.
Should be noted that I also enjoyed visiting with my family and friends, and just the joy of being home again. It has been said there is no place like it, and I certainly agree with that statement!