Thursday, September 27, 2012

Route 66

I realized last night that I'm very lucky to live so close to Route 66, so I drove down it last night.
I turned around after Knob Hill, but I wanted to keep going...

I drove West on Route 66 further than Knob Hill, and found that it doesn't go much further.  In my ignorance and naivete, I thought that the old Route 66 still existed in its entirety, and that the Interstate highways that replaced it did so my building next to it.

Unfortunately, it would seem that the replacement was more of a displacement - huge sections of what used to be Route 66 is now I-40.  The good news, however, is that there are still significant sections of old Route 66 in existence.  One day, I'll visit them on my way to Las Vegas, Nevada :D

Monday, September 24, 2012

Riding Rule #3: Follow Distance

When following another vehicle, if you're not sure how much distance to put between you and the vehicle ahead, follow this guideline.

Imagine it's a 250 lb North American buck deer mesmerized by your headlight...

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Riding Rule #2: Blind spots

It's safer to be in their blind spot than for them to be in yours.  Unless, of course, you're sleeping...

1981 KZ440 Forks

Dirty, dirty, dirty...



Got the left fork done, but had to clean up to go watch a movie with the family.  That's OK, 'cause now I know what I'm doing and the right fork won't take but 30 minutes.

2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Matthew helped set up tables, and helped run one. I was just his ride.

He enjoyed the music and donuts :)