"I'm older now but still runnin'
against the wind"
I call this the "Take us to your leader" pic. This is what the
well dressed Long Riders are wearing for the upcoming season. From Left VJ,
Don, Dennis, and Guy. We just completed our photo op in the Giant Redwoods
and were suiting up for the ride south.
Photo Richard Follen from the 2002 West Coast Tour
Sometimes you just plain forget stuff. I fail to recall the mountains in
the background, for the record I can't even remember taking the picture. I
researched the day stamp, and traced it down to somewhere in Arizona, probably
around the Jerome area.
West Coast Tour 2003
The red rocks of Sedona State Park. I was off the bike hiking the trails
when I took this picture. It was quite an adventure. The temp was
close to 100 no humid degrees.
West Coast 2003
With rain clouds looming in the distance, I enjoyed this view of Wautauga Lake
in the Northeast Tennessee hills. I was riding south to Gatlinburg, from
the DC area on this day.
Great Lakes Tour 2003
The Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho, near Stanley. The beauty of this
valley was awe inspiring. It was mid morning when the ST and I passed
through. The air was cool and I could feel the crispness on my face, and
my warm breath fogged the Arai when I stopped. The road was all mine, and
the solitude was like therapy. The cows grazing in the distance paid me no
attention. It is mornings like this, that make me thankful for who I
am. The images from this ride will forever be tucked away. West
Coast Tour 2003
All that is left of Lebanon, Kansas. Like most towns in the Heartland,
everyone has left or died out. The town is the center of America. I
came back to this picture after reading a few counties in Kansas are giving away
land to modern homesteaders. All you have to do is develop
it. West Coast 2003
The Pirates Alley, near Jackson Square in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
This narrow passage connects Royal Street with the Square. The succulent odors
from nearby sidewalk cafes were making me hungry as I strolled the
sidewalk. The clip clop sound of a horse buggy echoed off the buildings,
and I could hear jazz music coming from nearby Preservation Hall. New
Orleans is one of America's most unique and flavorful cities. The
Southland Tour 2004
The approaching ferry connects the Outer Banks Islands of Hatteras and Oracoke.
Southland Tour 2004
The Virginia owner of this lawn mower wanted 500 dollars for the pictured
lawn machine. He said he just bought a new John Deere and needed to get
rid of it. I told him I would help him out by with a web site post.
He lives on SR 91. If the mower is gone when y'all get there he said to
stop anyway for a chat and lemonade. Southland
Tour 2004
These are the homes along the Charleston, South Carolina waterfront.
They have a great few of the harbor.
Southland Tour 2004
Music by Bob Seger, "Against the Wind"
