Are We There Yet?

Happy Birthday America! I have the day off today in order to celebrate America. What a wonderful country it is. I love the contrasts of America: desert, mountains, plains, coasts, rivers lakes, basins, rocks, red states, blue states, red uniforms, blue uniforms, four wheeled machines, two wheeled machines... the list goes on and on. We all share many differences. We also share many similarities: love, life, and the pursuit of happiness. Sorry to wax philosophical, but I did see Toy Story 3 and am still feeling my emotions are close to the surface.

Here are some pics of Brighton in June. It was brisk in the canyon and the run off was near or beyond record levels. There was still an abundance of snow and Silver Lake was still frozen. I have not been up there since. It was just Luke and I.

The big ride is all but upon us. The time has passed swiftly and will continue to do so. You better get ready, it will be 6am Thursday morning, before you know it. I am looking forward to Yellowstone again. I am looking forward to bringing my son on his first Big Ride. I am looking forward to miles and miles each day and innumerable curves to challenge and devour. I am looking forward to Monte Christo Pass, Bear Lake, Red Baron Drive In, Palisades Reservoir, Victor, Id., Warm River, Mesa Falls, Macks Inn, Big Springs... and that is just the first day! Yellowstone will be amazing on the Motorcycle. Cody will be hospitable and welcoming for a good night's rest, The Bear Tooth Highway will be a fond spot in our memories for decades to come. Lets leave tomorrow morning!

Just over two weeks! We will be on the road! I hope we stay warm and dry! I hope we all ride safe and return with only the best of memories. I look forward to this each year!

Shut Up And Ride!