National Cheeseburger Day Ride (September 19, 2019)

 Pretty good morning. Nice to get out after a few days spent in Michigan (see my Ohio and Me page for a post on that visit) and it was a fine day to ride. Got a message before it from a friend that today was National Cheeseburger Day. To be honest never knew that existed but does give a good name for the ride.
Weather was perfect with blue skies and cool temperatures. Made a few stops on the ride with one at the post office and another to pick up my new eyeglasses. Photo of me with them in below in the photos. I have also noticed some fall color coming into the area, a couple of photos of trees are also below. 
Also made a stop real quick at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. It is also there birthday which is pretty cool. As for the ride it was some 36 miles and had a great time. Looking forward to the next one which will be coming up real soon! 

Motorcycling to Honda's and Aircraft (September 14, 2019)

Beautiful day to get out and ride. Been blazing hot (90s with a heat index close to 100) the past few days. This morning the humidity is way down and the temperature was in the 60's. A perfect day to ride.
Went out in the country route. Passed farms with cows, horses, a donkey and other animals. I also passed a blue heron and a evil looking Hawk (who watched me closely).
I got into Troy where I got the photo at left from a shop window. I also shot the four other photos below. Its a cool town and a good place to stop for a quick bite. One of my favorite places to visit as it is an old town with some interesting buildings. My wife and I a few weeks ago even went to the County Fair there and had a great time. Always something interesting to see and do there. 

 Made a stop at this Honda dealer which I saw from the breakfast stop at McDonalds in Troy. It was an interesting motorcycle shop and was my first time to visit there. To be honest there are not a great deal of motorcycle shops in this area which kind of surprises me. I do see a lot of Harley Davidson shops(though have not visited any yet)  but while I see various bikes around not many Japanese or European bike shops. I have been and used Joe's Cycle Shop in Dayton and I think highly of them. I did enjoy seeing the new versions of the Honda Mini-Trail and the Super Cub. The Super Cub is the most produced motor vehicle in history. 

 Finally, finally found the Waco Aircraft Company. Of course, it was not open, but knew it was in Troy and have been looking for the location. I figured I would stumble on it, and finally did after multiple visits. I do plan to go back with Debbie during the upcoming fly in. I have a few photos from a walk around. By the way the plane in the last photo is NOT a Waco. Those planes are really something to see.
Anyhow, the ride home took me through Tipp City and New Carlisle on my way home. Made a stop early in the ride and one on the way back to get some things done. Not a huge ride maybe a bit over 30 miles, but a very nice one today. 

Running Errands (September 10, 2019)

Three riding days in a row. Actually needed to get to a few places, and did that. Started at the bank. First time trip to Meijer's and it was ok. Simular to other stores I have been too. Stopped also by the Cemetery to see the military tribute there. I also went to Lowe's, Wal-Mart and had lunch at Captain D's. Not the best fish but liked the sides that came with it.
As for the ride, a hair over 30 miles. Got to explore some backroads and even visited the electric charging fuel pumps. Not really ready to go that route but I could see that some day. Range is a factor for now. At any case a nice ride before the big heat builds in.   

Monday Country Ride (September 9, 2019)

 Motorcycle ride to Tipp City this fine Monday morning. It is a favorite ride down some fine backroads. Nice to pass the farms and smell that country air (which is a combination of things some of which are really earthy if you get my drift). I took the photo at left at the old Baltimore and Ohio train station that is in Tipp City.
The photo below is also there, one of the old locks from the former transportation system. Not sure if the boat below that is from the period, or a recreation, but it is also in the canal park in Tipp City. Grain silo is in New Carlisle, as is the airport where I took the aircraft photos. Noted the aircraft has been cleaned up as it was covered with green mold. Well done to who ever did that.
Heading back toward home, I took the last two photos. I loved the truck with the old gas pump and the bicycle in the back, and the sign, well...guess it speaks for itself. Ride was a nice one, temperature was in the upper 50's and as I got home got a few drops of rain as I put the motorcycle away. 

Aviation and Monsters Ride (September 8, 2019)

Nice Sunday morning, got out on the motorcycle and rode mostly around the Fairborn area. C-17's can be seen in the photo at left in the distance and also one can be seen taking off in the last photo below. Around the area, though early, already seeing signs of Halloween popping up, also in the photos below. Foys Halloween Store is a big deal here, and I am  going to have to check that out when October arrives (as that is the first day according to the door that it is open. At any case though a short ride was a very fun one and I enjoyed being out. As you can see, traffic was very light and that made for a great ride.   

To the Dentist (September 6, 2019)

 I had done this before in Richmond, headed to the dentist to get my checkup. Left early and got in a good ride both before and after the visit. The dentist is a huge Ohio State fan and the third photo below shows just some of what is hanging in his waiting room. Very cool! Got to travel down some new roads during this ride and saw some new things. This is a very fun state to ride in and features some nice sights to see.
This was a nice ride of around 60 miles. Before the ride checked and added air to the tires, and then post ride lubed the chain on the bike as well. Looking forward to my next adventure!

Ride to the D.O.G.S. Airshow (September 1, 2019)

 Nice Sunday morning and I took a ride to The Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Before that, made a stop at Eastwood Lake to visit the lake there. It is a very nice lake, and the park is also a lot of fun but my stop was quick there as seen in the photo at left and the one directly below. Went to see the Giant scale radio controlled aircraft held on the base there (at an abandoned runway on the base) and enjoyed it a great deal. That event is seen in the remaining nine photos below the lake photo. Nice bunch of people and a very fun event. Anytime I can mix aviation and motorcycling that makes for a very fun ride on the bike.