In the past few days we’ve kept busy and there was even some motorcycle contact. On Friday we drove my son and his girlfriend to a spot on the Rachel Carson trail for a training run. We met them at a point on the trail where they left their car and we shuttled them to a spot where they’d run back 10 miles to it. This in on prep for their 37-mile run next weekend.
On the way back we cruised the Mexican War Streets of Pittsburgh because I wanted to visit Randyland, a contemporary art installation. We got there and the entire area was mobbed. It turns out that Saturday mornings are like an ad hoc flea/farmers market. People were everywhere and parking was nonexistent. While we did drive by Randyland, I figure that I’ll give it another shot on a weekday.
Later, I did get fetch my motorcycle from the other house. While there I checked tire inflation and added a few pounds. I also helped my son load a big dresser into his truck so we could take it to the other house.
I rode my motorcycle back to the other house and while I had my helmet and gloves on, I was in Levi’s and a t-shirt, the first time I’ve ridden it without a jacket. It reminded me of my youth but only for the 3/4-mile ride. I do prefer protection.
I got the bike parked and we unloaded the furniture. It was hard work so it was beer time. That IPA was 17%.
I rounded up my gear and started the packing process for tomorrow’s ride. It’s only 3 days so I’m trying to down-pack as much as I can.
I did finished a drawing of the house I’ve been working on.
At 5 pm, with my son, we headed to an area near Freeport, PA to meet his girlfriend at her parents’ home for dinner. She’d picked up Indian food and the dinner was excellent as was the company. Afterwards, we played a fun game of croquet as the sun set.
The drive back was an adventure as it was dark and a thunderstorm had moved in.
Another fun day.
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