Some very dear friends of mine, Anne and John, came down for a visit. They had left their home in New Jersey just a couple of days before the hurricane hit and spent a few days in NC. Their intention was to have a wonderful time driving their motorcycle around NC, TN, and GA but the sheer size and stregth of the storm put an end to that plan. They put the bike back on the trailer and headed down to us so that we could do some riding together. We did get out for one pretty nice ride during the week but when it came time to prepare for our 'big' ride together on Sunday, I was not able to lead them as I had a flat tire on the back of my bike. Total bummer for a lot of reasons. As it turned out, I charted a course for Anne and John and they spent most of the day out and about having a pretty good time of it. Although things didn't go as hoped for -- all of us riding together -- I think things went pretty well. It was a wonderful visit with a lot of good conversation, more laughs than can be counted, and one hell of a fun night playing some stupid card games.
Saturday we went down to the motorcycle show where, among other things, Anne picked up a new jacket for herself. As seen, she didn't want to take it off although it was pushing 80 degrees.
Getting the bike loaded up for their trip to Savannah before they head back to New Jersey later in the week.
Lastly, fall is upon us and the leaves are turning so I include a couple shots outside of the house. It really is very nice to see, at least until they fall off.
A shot taken while sitting in my chair on the back deck.
Looking left of the previous shot, still off the back deck.
And one from the front door.
