……commentary from the road
The State of Florida does a fantastic job managing and maintaining its state parks. I’ve camped at several, and compared to similar locations throughout the US, they consistently provide an outstanding experience, and value, and have become a credit to Florida. Silver Springs State Park is my first choice if you want to see... Continue Reading →
While I loved my Road King, after 5 years and 40,000 miles, it was getting a little long in the tooth. She had the color, and lines, and the K&N breather combined with the S&S Grand Nationals gave her plenty of “giddy-up.” She’d safely taken me over most of the continent without a real problem.... Continue Reading →
That “someday” finally came. Throughout my working career, the dream of touring the United States on a Harley was always a someday fantasy. Unfortunately, living abroad with time-constrained “home leaves” kept touring America a dream, or maybe just provided me with a convenient excuse. Then retirement came along, and suddenly, time, resources, and the awareness... Continue Reading →
(Photo above: Main Street Daytona).... Another March, and another Bike Week Daytona. This will be my fifth visit to the annual rally. We decided to get a hotel this time and see more of the attractions vs. day-tripping from Sebastian. We hit “Main Street”, rode “The Loop”, and visited the Speedway and Destination Daytona. Again,... Continue Reading →
The first week of March and that means the 81st Annual Bike Week in Daytona if you’re in the States. Daytona is a quick 110 miles north of me and a straight shot up I95. This will be my 4th year to visit and the first for Katia. With the pent-up demand post-pandemic, promoters are forecasting... Continue Reading →
(Photo above; Jacaranda Hotel, 1922...is it haunted?)... If you live along the Atlantic coast of Florida, you’ll hear from the locals that there are really two Floridas. The real Florida, they say, is everything east of Interstate 95, and the rest is, well, the rest. That’s a bit of a narrow view, mostly held by... Continue Reading →
When Harley Davidson got hold of me and said they would give me 100% of what I paid for my Sporty towards any upgrade, I figured what was there to lose and went over to the dealership. Harleys are discretionary purchases, to say the least, and like anything discretionary, a little bit of vendor "pull"... Continue Reading →
John Dwyer UF Class of 2019.... It is always a family milestone when your oldest graduates from college, but parallel to that, it also marks the end of our own collegiate learning process as parents. My oldest son, John, graduated from the University of Florida with honors last week, and we’re as proud as can be. Smart kid, and... Continue Reading →
Sebastian Florida may be a small unknown town on the State’s east coast but it’s home to Florida’s premiere public shooting range. The multi-million-dollar facility is hidden away in a wilderness reserve out by I-95 and you’re only going to find it if looking for it. Took two of my boys for a morning of Trap... Continue Reading →
I was in DC for another meeting and decided to fly down to Florida to see the folks and kids and check on the house for a couple of weeks. Bangkok is a long way from Florida (on several measures), and that fact is starting to take its toll after 11 years. It’s even further when you’re... Continue Reading →
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