We all met at the Cracker

Barrel in Cartersville @ 8:00 am for breakfast. Afterwards around 9:00 am we rode North on Hwy. 411 towards Maryville, TN.. The weather was clear skies of blue with the clouds of cotton lining the heaven above. It was a beautiful day to ride with family and friends. You know no matter how prepared you are sometimes thing just happen. The first thing was a little kickstand failure bike goes down , no one gets hurt and the bike is ok. Just a few mile from downtown Maryville the second adventure of the day occurred when Paul had a front wheel bearing go bad. Paul had to wait on the repairs so Mike stayed, while the rest headed towards Bristol, TN.. We continued on 411 to 383 North, 66 West , 40 North to 81 North. Upon  arriving at  the hotel Michele noticed oil under my bike which made the  third occurrence of the day. Here is the point with all that has happen today  no one got hurt. Paul was close enough to a dealership to get the necessary repairs done without having any further damage done to the bike. The oil leak was a loose drain plug easily repair with out any significant oil loss or damage to the motor. We realize thou these things happen that God is still in control and by our sides even when things get difficult or when inconveniences come along. Even in those time there is still things be thankful for and see the blessing in the situation. Like I mentioned above no one got hurt, no real damaged done and everyone arrived safely. Must also give kudos to Smokey Mountain HD for taking care of Paul. Here is  a though for today: when conflicts, disagreements and occurrences happen we must do  our best to remember that our Heavenly Father is with us and that is the time to draw close to the throne. Today was about a 300 mile day and tomorrow we head to Winchester, VA. for a few days.  We will also be meeting my (brother) Tony from PA. there. before riding back on the Sky Line Drive and hopefully the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Larry,Mike, Don, Rick, Dave, David and Paul

Kathy, Shelia, Michele, Sonya, Rose, Linda and Cherie

Dinner in Bristol