The recurring theme this week seems to be about stories of where we come from and sometimes going back to our roots to start over again. Two very special places struck a cord with me, Agness, OR and Warm Springs, OR. After several weeks of riding Highway 1, I was getting tired of constant fog … More Stories of Our Roots
Well, we had our 2nd Annual Russ Austin Memorial ride in Santa Margarita Lake, CA and once again it was a success. For those of you has been following my blog for a while, may remember that the last year event was a bittersweet experience for me. It was a joyous event in remembering all … More In Memory Of
Make new friends, but keep the old One is silver and the other gold. A circle is round, it has no end That’s how long I want to be your friend. Here is my hand, and here is the other Let’s put them together and we have each other. The other day, a friend of … More “Make New Friends”
Ever wondered how when one door closes and another one opens unexpectedly like it was meant to be? That is what happened to me this week. Between Overland Expo event in Flagstaff, AZ and the Rubber Duck race fundraiser in San Dimas, CA, I had a week to kill between the two events. Originally I … More Everything Happens for a Reason
After the Overland Expo, I headed south to one of the oldest highway in Arizona. It is officially known as State Route 88 but commonly called the Apache Trail. It was a Stagecoach trail that runs through the Superstition Mountain. It was also a major trading route for the Apache indians. The Trail winds steeply … More Apache Trail
“There are no mistakes in life, only lessons. There is no such thing as a negative experience, only opportunities to grow, learn and advance along the road of self-mastery. From struggle comes strength. Even pain can be a wonderful teacher” (Robin Sharma) Well, I made it through week one without any catastrophic event. However, I … More Lesson Learned on the Road
“Tin Man” Sung by America Oh, Oz never did give nothing to the Tin Man That he didn’t, didn’t already have I can’t believe that the day actually has arrived where I’m starting the journey of a lifetime. I can remember the days where Russ and I were dreaming and scheming ideas and places to … More The Journey Begins!
I am always doing research for work and use the Google website for the search function to seek the information I need. I love the historical tidbits that Google does on its splash screen. The other day it had the information about the Pony Express 155th birthday, the geek in me had to read all … More The Pony Express trail
Whoo-hoo, Purple is back! I’m such a happy camper now that she is back under my legs. Now I got that silly song from the 60’s stuck in my head “My Boyfriend’s Back” by The Angels. My boyfriend’s back and you’re gonna be in trouble (Hey-la-day-la my boyfriend’s back) He’s been gone for such a … More Purple is back!!!
Remember about a month ago I wrote about one of the two most outrageous adventures that I have had on the TW200. Well, I think it’s time I tell you the story about the time I earned the nickname “The Flying Nun” by my fellow T-dubbers. It was my birthday weekend about 2 years ago … More The Flying Nun
A Widow's Ride 