A real bonus about living in Dunnville is some of the local roads. Lakeshore Road along Lake Erie is a twisty curvy wonder that has to be experienced. It takes about an hour to get from Dunnville out to Selkirk along the coast line. One of my favourite rides.
Like a kid with a new toy I couldn't get enough of it before the winter came.
Funny story looking back........
My buddy was on night shift and had said that he wanted to go for a ride together. I had been pounding in the miles so I now felt comfortable riding with the "Harley boys". I woke up early and went for a 2 hour ride, got home just in time for lunch and the phone ringing. He had got up early from nights.... let's go!! So I jump back on the sled and fly over to his place. We then proceed to ride for about 3 to 4 hours. I must admit my ass was killing me, and I was a tad stiff when we pulled back onto the buddy's gravel driveway. I went to get off (don't ask me what the hell I was thinking) but I brought my left foot up towards the gas tank instead of bent backwards, I caught my toe in the space between the gas tank and the seat and having the momentum started already....I go flying! Actually do a shoulder roll up the stones and HORRORS the bike fell over too! But, typical Harley guys, they are at the bike in a flash helping me. Thanks again Joe! I was devastated, I figured scratches, dents broken stuff!!! But no!! Nothing!! It seems it landed on the saddle bag, foot board and front right turn signal! Dam miracle. I guess I looked a little shook up, Joe said I still looked pale 40 minutes later.
Now.... it's funny! That night I had a nightmare that I was rounding a corner and the bridge was out on the Welland Canal. I put the bike down, but it was too late and it started to fall in the water. Luckily, I landed on a ladder with one hand and held up the bike by the handlebars with the other hand. I told you it was a nightmare!
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
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