Random Thoughts

If I’m going to live up here, I need to know the terrain.      I need to know the history of this place.   Honestly, I haven’t quite accepted that I’ll be living up here permanently, but just in case, I’d like to know a road or two.

Skull Valley.   Five Mile.    I think I’ll start there.

I’ll head out at noon.   If I can fucking sleep in that long, or milk out a few cups of coffee on the couch, waiting.   There’s a mining museum open for a few hours on a Saturday in a tiny town en route, if I can time it right.

It’s warming up.        I’m kinda stoked about it.

Right in tune….

Somehow, I always seem to find my way back to this one.     Man, what a masterpiece.

Great Song.    Sent to me by a friend.   Never heard it, but I get it.

I’ma gonna find me some long side road on a map, that leads me to some proud little side  town, out in the middle of no where.    One of those towns where main street is 100 yards long.     Park the bike.  Ask the questions, and drink in the history.  I’ve kind of learned to spot em.  

I can almost see it now,  And to me, its a beautiful thing.  

Strike up a conversation with a long time local old guy, who’s knows his town.   They’re always willing to tell you their stories if you ask right, and the stories are always good, when  you pay attention.    Eat at the local greasy spoon.   Spend a couple of hours, watch people go by.

I’ll wonder how I’ll get home by Sunday night, Buy a tank of gas even if I don’t need it, just because I feel like I’m helping out a local  economy that needs a buck or two.

Then, kick up a foot peg, Twist the throttle and  play the Rolling Stones while I  think about what I just learned.

The next town is 30 more miles.

Surfing around youtube, and found this.    It still makes me laugh.   Jane, you Ignorant Slut:

Ice is off the road for the most part, and I’ve taken the bike for a few putts around the neighborhood.    I can’t wait till its all off, and I can make miles somewhere.    These are the worst months of the year thataway.    I really would enjoy a good long ride somewhere.