A Matter of Balance
I thought I’d never ride off into the rain again, but the weather site predicted clearing skies for the afternoon, and I wanted to test out my new store-bought raingear (frogg toggs) and “waterproof” warm gloves. So I said good-bye and thanks to Marion, Howie and Vicky, got directions from John, and rode off…
Continue reading September 24: Aurora, Minnesota to Ironwood, Michigan
4 CommentsIt rained today, sometimes heavy. Howie told me, in more subtle language, that I’d be foolish to ride today. He has more sense than I do so I took his advice and made this another maintenance day. This time it was blog catch-up, laundry (actually by Marion), and a trip to…
Continue reading Sept 23: Aurora, Minnesota
1 CommentI arrived at brother and sister-in-law Howie and Vicky’s home last night. (Howie is Marion’s brother.) Howie had generously agreed to let me use his garage to do some scheduled maintenance on my scooter. The work was done this day with a successful outcome. Howie and his brother (my brother-in-law) John,…
Continue reading Sept 22: Aurora, Minnesota
Leave a CommentSome days everything goes well. This day was one of those. Marion and I were the first customers today at the Muddy Moose Coffee and Wine Shop, which these days doubles as an art gallery. The Muddy Moose is one of those family-owned eating establishments where every worker is a stakeholder,…
Continue reading Sept 21: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota to Aurora, Minnesota
3 CommentsThis day (Sunday) was spent in Pelican Rapids, enjoying the town and taking care of some trip business. Marion drove down from the Iron Range area of Minnesota, a little over 200 miles away, with a new rear tire. (Yes, I am a lucky guy.) I removed the rear wheel from…
Continue reading Sept 20: A Day in Pelican Rapids, MN
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