TOES IN THE WATER

In response to Bobskoot and SonjaM's request for more pictures... I'm happy to oblige!  It was a beautiful morning, and my friend and I had the most wonderful visit. The pics of the beach were taken while I was out on a long fishing pier over the water.  It was hot, but the breeze coming off the water made it very comfortable.
 
 

Now, take a walk on the beach with me... Enjoy!
 
The daily afternoon storms had the seaweed stirred up, but I think it's still pretty.

Toes!
 

So there ya go. I actually enjoyed the beach... without my boots on!

If you're ever in Panama City Beach and need something to do... go check out St. Andrews State Park. It's very nice!

Lady R

PIC OF THE WEEK - ST ANDREW'S PARK

I was in PC (Panama City, FL) this past weekend for a little girl time and actually went out put my toes in the water.  That may seem strange to most of you, but I'm usually suited up for riding, and the beach is the last place I find myself when I'm visiting the area.

My friend, Earth Mother, took me to St. Andrews State Park Saturday morning and gave me a chance to see what everybody comes here for. Sun, sand and water. Frankly, I thought the dunes where awesome...

ST. ANDREW'S STATE PARK

 

LOVE...

Awwww... somebody loves somebody, I reckon.

Hopefully, I'll be able to catch up with my postings now. I've got a lot to write about, so I hope I can start bringing you something more interesting than just pictures and jokes. It seems like every time I turn around, I'm packing or unpacking. But hey, life just gets busy, ya know?

Have a great week everybody!

Lady R

FRIDAY FUNNY - COPPER WIRE

After digging to a depth of 10 feet last year outside of New York City, New York, scientists found traces of copper cable dating back 100 years. They came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago.

Not to be outdone by the New Yorkers, in the weeks that followed, a Los Angeles, California archaeologist dug to a depth of 20 feet somewhere just outside Oceanside. Shortly after, a story in the LA Times read: "California archaeologists report a finding of 200 year old copper cable, and have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network a hundred years earlier than the New Yorkers."

One week later, a local newspaper in Boaz, Alabama reported the following: "After digging down about 30 feet deep in his pasture near the community of Sardis City, Bubba, a self-taught archaeologist, reported that he found absolutely nothing. Bubba has therefore concluded that 300 years ago, Alabama had already gone wireless".

Just makes a person proud to be from Alabama!

PIC OF THE WEEK - NANTAHALA RIVER AND THE COOL RIDE

On the sixth morning of our Reunion Ride, we found ourselves leaving Cherokee, NC and riding through the Nantahala forest.  We've been doing our best to stay cool while riding our bikes during one of the hottest weeks this area has endured, and these peek-a-boo glimpses of the Nantahala River looked very inviting.

NANTAHALA RIVER

While we were standing on the side of the road observing and listening to this beautiful river, we noticed a crowd coming down stream.  Holy cow! They looked like they were having a good time... and they were wet and cool!

COOL RIDE

Believe me when I say... I wanted to jump in soooo badly! It looked like so much fun, and it was so hot!  But alas, we mounted our iron steeds and continued on our own two wheeled adventure. Ridin' the river will have to wait for another day.

Have a great week everybody!

Lady R

FRIDAY FUNNY - HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN

The teacher was testing the children in her Sunday school class to see if they understood the concept of getting to Heaven.

She asked them, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me to Heaven?"

"NO!", the children answered in unison.

She asked, "If I cleaned the church every day, mowed the yard, and kept everything neat and tidy, would that get me to Heaven?"

Again, the answer was a resounding, "NO!"

By now, the teacher was starting to smile as she observed her young pupils. This was fun!

"Well then," she continued, "if I was kind to animals and gave candy to all the children, and loved my husband, would that get me to Heaven?"

Once again, they all answered, "NO!"

The teacher was just bursting with pride for them.  She asked, "Well then, how can I get into Heaven?"

A five year old boy in the back of the room shouted out...


"YOU GOTTA BE DEAD!"


Have a nice weekend everybody!

Lady R

PIC OF THE WEEK - SENECA ROCKS

"Seneca Rocks is a large crag and local landmark in Pendleton County in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, USA. It is easily visible and accessible along West Virginia Route 28 near U.S. Route 33 in the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area of the Monongahela National Forest. One of the best-known scenic attractions in West Virginia, the sheer rock faces of Seneca Rocks are a popular challenge for rock climbers." (copied from Wikipedia)

SENECA ROCKS

Seneca Rocks, WV

Gorgeous view!

We got to this area on our third day of travel during the Reunion Ride. The view was awesome, but everybody who lived around there was without power and had been for three days as a result from a terrible storm. We were very fortunate to be able to buy gas!

Have a great week everybody!

Lady R

FRIDAY FUNNY - THE EVOLUTION OF WHAT A WOMAN WANTS IN A MAN.

What I Want In a Man, Original List
1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Full of thoughtful surprises

 
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 32)
1. Nice looking
2. Opens car doors, holds chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner 
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries

 
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 42) 
1. Not too ugly
2. Doesn't drive off until I'm in the car
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner out occasionally
4. Nods head when I'm talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in good enough shape to rearrange the furniture 
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat down
10. Shaves most weekends
  
 
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 52)
1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed
2. Doesn't belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn't borrow money too often
4. Doesn't nod off to sleep when I'm venting
5. Doesn't re-tell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off the couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves some weekends

 
What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 62) 
1. Doesn't scare small children
2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn't require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he's laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it's the weekend
  
 What I Want in a Man, Revised List (age 72)
1. Breathing.
2. Doesn't miss the toilet.

PIC OF THE WEEK - BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS

I have lots of pics to sort through after our week long adventure, and I'm going to start the week with a couple of my favorite shots.

THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS

North Carolina

Virginia

Virginia

Riding in mountains like these are a riders dream!  One minute you're climbing and reaching until you feel like you're on top of the world, the next you know, you're cruising and coasting down, down, down, into Mother Nature's beautiful bosom. All the while, trying to keep your eyes on the road! There is so much to enjoy!

Looking out over the horizon, I kept thinking how blue everything looked. Ya think that's why they call them... the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Have a great week everybody!

Lady R

IT SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY.

You know that feeling you get, when you run into an old friend, and after a few minutes of talking and catching up, it seems like only yesterday? Or going back home... and getting the feeling like you've never really left.  If you don't know what I mean, it's hard to describe, but after just a few miles on the road with the Boy, it felt like I've never left the saddle!

Harley and I headed out on our first road trip to the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway and the Smokey Mountain National Park to commemorate our "Reunion Ride". Quite an endeavor for two out of shape riders to accomplish after a year long sabbatical from riding.

Seven days, six states, and 2211 miles!! Shew! If I didn't have an iron butt before, I sure do now! You would think we were trying to make up for lost time the way we went about it, but even though we were tired... we had a great ride! Getting back on the road with two wheels under me has been quite an experience in itself, but there I was, doing just that... and with all that beautiful scenery to surround me.

I'm so happy to be...

Riding... feeling... smiling... it seemed like only yesterday.

Lady R

FRIDAY FUNNY - PLANE HUMOR

PLANE HUMOR

Remember... it takes a college degree to fly a plane, but only a high school diploma to fix one. A reassurance to those of us who fly routinely in our jobs.

After every flight, UPS pilots fill out a form, called a ''gripe sheet.''  These forms communicate to the mechanics about specific problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, then document their repairs on the form. Then pilots can review the gripe sheets before the next flight.

Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by UPS pilots (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.  By the way, UPS is the only major airline that has never, ever, had an accident. 

P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement. S: Almost replaced left inside main tire. * P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough. S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft. * P: Something loose in cockpit. S: Something tightened in cockpit. * P: Dead bugs on windshield. S: Live bugs on back-order. * P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200-feet-per-minute descent. S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground. * P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear. S: Evidence removed. * P: DME volume unbelievably loud. S: DME volume set to more believable level. * P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick. S: That's what friction locks are for. * P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode. S: IFF is always inoperative in OFF mode. * P: Suspected crack in windshield. S: Suspect you're right. * P: Number 3 engine missing. S: Engine found on right wing after brief search. * P: Aircraft handles funny. (I love this one!) S: Aircraft warned to straighten up, fly right and be serious. * P: Target radar hums. S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.. * P: Mouse in cockpit. S: Cat installed. * And the best one for last * P: Noise coming from under instrument panel.      Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer. S: Took hammer away from the midget.

PIC OF THE WEEK - THE DRAGON SLAYER (re-run)

While I'm out on my "Reunion Ride", I thought I'd schedule a couple of old posts to re-run to keep you all entertained until my return.  I hope by the time you read this, I'll be in the clouds and twisting the day away! (I love riding in the mountains!)

THE DRAGON SLAYER

Lady R - August '08

The first time I experienced this road, I was on the Glide.  You can read about my experience here. This time it's me and the Boy!  Hugging, twisting, throttle up, throttle down... I can't wait... Woo Hoo!!

Have a great week everybody!

Lady R