Up north to the "deep south" ride

[Relsek]

Here we are at the beginning of the gravel.

I figured the road probably went through, because a car came by with Mississippi plates. I said lets see if it comes out on a highway in Mississippi. Kent reluctently went along.

 

[Relsek]

20 to 30 minutes later we did come out on a major highway in Ms, the road at points was gravel and grass. It was not a well traveled road and we were glad to get off of it. You can see the amount of dirt we picked up.

 

[Relsek]

Next stop the car wash. I can't put a museum piece back in the museum all covered with dust.

 

[Relsek]

Here is the resting spot for the afternoon as the hot Alabama sun dries off the water from the car wash.


The end for now.



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[tejaschop]

Great writeup and pics, looks like a great trip and thanks for sharing

 

[Ride_or_Fish]

Great pics. Are you guys stuck behind some bad weather today?

 

[Relsek]

It's hot, dry and beautiful out. The last photo shows the current weather. It looks like we picked the right time to take this trip. That is, assuming we don't have to ride home in a mess of rain.

 

[fsusux]

Awesome pics and great narrative too. You guys stay safe!

 

[Wag]

We left Friday morning shortly after sunrise from Lakeland Florida to head north to west Alabama about a third way up the state to hang out with our mom for her birthday. (today, June 11) Don't tell her I told you, but she is 69 years old today.

Here is a photo of us getting ready to leave.

Having a Busa under that sign is just wrong, somehow. I tried to fix it up for ya a little!

--Wag--

 

[Relsek]

This map shows the route we've taken just to give you guys an idea of the distance.

 

[Relsek]

We left Friday morning shortly after sunrise from Lakeland Florida to head north to west Alabama about a third way up the state to hang out with our mom for her birthday. (today, June 11) Don't tell her I told you, but she is 69 years old today.

Here is a photo of us getting ready to leave.

Having a Busa under that sign is just wrong, somehow.  I tried to fix it up for ya a little!

--Wag--

That's funny, someone else commented on that a year or two ago and did the same thing.

Your are right though.

Kevin



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[BrianKesler]

The sign reads "Alligators are common in this area. They can be dangerous and should not be approached, frightented or fed. Please give them the respect they deserve.

You guys know this is a PG, sometimes PG-13 rated forum.....put yer clothes back on!

 

[Gunnybusa]

Looking forward to more pic's.

 

[Relsek]

Looking forward to more pic's.

We are planning on leaving in the morning to head home. The only pics I took today don't have a bike in them. Mom hung out with us all day and didn't have a helmet so we took the car.

We plan to arrive home Thursday, so check in then.

Kevin

 

[Col_Mustard]

Gotta love small towns thanks for the pics looks like a great ride and a Late Happy Birthday to your Mom!!

 

[Relsek]

We didn't ride today, but here are some pics I took today.

This one my brother calls, "the first motorcycle" I took this photo in Meridian Mississippi.

 

[Relsek]

This is what people do in the afternoon in "small town Alabama".

 

[Relsek]

The last pic of the day is the neighbor making moves on mom.

Just kidding, they were just chatting.

 

[Ride_or_Fish]

Excellent trip, Kevin. There's nothing like getting off the interstates and seeing the countryside and small town America.

 

[Relsek]

Excellent trip, Kevin.  There's nothing like getting off the interstates and seeing the countryside and small town America.

Amen to that, we just got home, never touched the interstate, and rode very little 4 lane. It was 1400 miles from when we left my house to when we got back.

I'm going to add the rest of the pictures now.

Here's a busa picture just for the sake of a busa pic. Notice the dirt on the rear wheel, it was taken after our Mississippi excursion and before the car wash.



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