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

PIC OF THE WEEK - MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES

I hope you all are having a nice holiday so far. Cookouts, picnics, pool parties and riding... it's all good, as long as we remember...

THANK YOU... to the fighting men and women who protect this country, so we can enjoy these things with our friends and family.  Today is a day to honor those who died for these freedoms.

MEMORIAL DAY MEMORIES

Papa J... the handsome sailor

I think he was posing for my momma!

 I found two pictures of my dad posing on the ship he served on, the USS Saline County (LST-1101).  I'm very thankful that he did not perish while serving.  I'm the person I am today because of his influence in my life. I'm so proud to be his daughter, and I think it's totally cool that I followed his footsteps and served in the Navy.  Two of my brothers served also.  One with the US Army, and one with the US Air Force.  My third brother was smart, and went to college.  We're very proud of him and we always teased that he went to school to assure mom and dad that they had at least one kid with some brains.

Uncle Larry, back row second from right. Uncle Ron, kneeling, first on the left. Cousin Chris, kneeling center. Brother Mike, banner carrier on the left. My dad... large and in charge, saluting as the Drill Captain.

 This picture was taken right before one of Dubuque, Iowa's annual Memorial Day Parades.  The funny thing for me is, of the thirteen shown in this photo, I'm related to five of them. Three others were so close to my dad, that before I knew better, I thought they were my uncles too.

It can be said, I come from a very patriotic family and I'm very proud of it!

God Bless America... and Happy Memorial Day everybody!

Lady R

REMEMBERING 911

It's hard to believe it's been ten years since the tragic events of "911" shook this country.

Please... take some time today to honor and remember our fallen Americans... our heroes.

Josh 1:9............ "Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Lady R

MY HERO... MY DAD

There are a lot of dudes out there who are fathers, but it takes a special guy to be a dad. This Sunday is Father's Day... a day set aside to pay tribute and celebrate our hard working dads... a day to honor and remember those dads who now can only live on in our hearts and memories.

I was one of the lucky ones who had a dad that cared about his kids and wanted to mold them into successful human beings. My brothers and I were loved and we knew it. I would be lying if I said I haven't been dreading this weekend for the last few days. I miss my dad very much and I feel a bit jilted to have to spend this first holiday without mine. I know I'm not the first, nor will I be the last child to grieve their parent, but while it's happening to you... it can be so unbearable at times.

I decided to share with you, the wonderful man who was my provider... my teacher... my hero... my dad. He was not a perfect man, but he always did his best. He was there for anyone who needed him, but his family always came first. He loved a good joke and was a friend to all. He will be missed by many.

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I feel like I've been very blessed. So, if your a dad... love your kids. They have so much to gain from it... and so do you.

Have a nice weekend everyone and... HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Lady R