Trains and Coffee (September 7, 2021)

Beautiful day for a ride on this Sunny Tuesday. Got out and rode out to North Hampton. When I lived in Richmond, VA trains used to run right behind my house. It was really cool, and liked seeing those a lot. In fact, have a number of photos and even some videos on my "Ohio and Me" blog page from back then. 

This is a cool little spot with the train car and the covered bridge. Sign talks about the history of it, though as noted in the other side it did not last. However, nice stop and a good ride on a fall like day. I am loving this weather. 

Stopped for coffee in New Carlisle at Penny Lane. That is some damn fine coffee. Ride was around 30 miles, got some stops in also getting ready for an upcoming trip with my wife which I will be talking about soon. Just a wonderful day to get my knees in the breeze!     

 

Carriage Hill and Twisty Roads Ride (September 2, 2021)

Got the coat on, beautiful cool fall like day and love riding on days like this. Was under 60 when I got out for a couple of hours. Rode out to Carriage Hill Park, which is also the site of an old farm (from the late 1800's). After visiting the farm and the animals, visited an old cemetery. That will also someday (hopefully not anytime soon) be my final resting place with my wife. 

It was a very good day to get out, rode some 45 miles on this fine day, and grinned all along the way. By the way on this date in 2016 I purchased the Triumph at Scoot Richmond, in Richmond, VA which was where I was living at the time. It has taken me on many adventures, with many more to come.    

 

Around the Dayton Airport (August 29, 2021)

Wife is out with some friends, so I got my two-wheeled friend and got a ride in on this very warm Sunday. Beautiful day to ride, though rain chances were 60% not a drop fell. Got out to Vandalia which is where the Dayton Airport is. Got a couple of photos while out in the area and really enjoyed the ride. Lots of construction going on there, some massive buildings. 

Coming back took this photo by the Taylorsville Dam, which was built (according to a sign there) in 1922. Ride was a lot of fun though very hot and humid. Covered some 45 miles on this very fine day.  

 

Pre-heat Ride (August 27, 2021)

Nice ride before the heat builds here in the Ohio Valley. Expected to feel like 100 today, but nice in the morning. Rode out for a while and saw the new display for the artillery piece at the VFW. Stopped by George Rogers Clark Park, where I got the photo of the monument. One side has General Clark, the other is to Tecumseh which is pretty cool. Last photo is of a hawk. Stopped to get that photo. They are tough to get photos of, kind of shy but finally got one and pleased to see it. 

Was a good ride and nice to get out after the West Virginia trip in the car of the past few days. Looking forward to the next journey on two wheels.    

 

Return to Huffman Prairie (August 23, 2021)

After viewing a Great Blue Heron on my morning walk (photos on Ohio and Me Blog Page) got out on the motorcycle this beautiful Monday. Went to Huffman Prairie which is known as the First Airport. Here the Wright Brothers flew the Wright Flyer II and III. The Wright Flyer III is considered the world's first practical airplane and is on display in Dayton. 

While there in the early morning, has been my experience that deer are also about, and today was no exception. It was a beautiful ride in the early morning, and I enjoyed it a great deal as always! 

 

Saturday Motorcycle Ride to the Beer (August 21, 2021)

Got out on this fine Saturday morning, and got a ride in which covered some 31 miles in an hour. Took the photo at left on the way to Fairborn and then the photo below of a plane on the air force base from across the road. I was heading to Enon, Ohio. Was told they would get in some Devil's Backbone Vienna Lager beer for me at a previous visit and I went to see. Surprise, they did, and there it was. So....rode a bit more around the area (beautiful morning for a ride) and then went back later in the car and picked up 12. When I lived in Virginia this was a favorite of mine, and a real treat to get this today. So this was a ride with a purpose (not that they all are not!)    

 

Out in the Backstreets (August 18, 2021)

First time in a few days, due to a trip to Rising Sun, and the weather of the past few days. Got out to the Miami County Fair yesterday (and had a great time) with my wife but in the car. Rained some.

Rain was expected today but got out this morning before the storms rolled in. Got this photo of this abandoned farm, thought the road photo in the rear view mirror was also pretty cool. It was a nice ride of around 35 miles and one hour but not too far from home. Did not trust the skies. It was great to get out though and really enjoyed getting out in the wind again.