We left Panama City Beach this morning around 8:30 am via 231 North. Rode to Dothan, AL. We had breakfast at the Cracker Barrel before heading up 431 North. Just outside Eufaula, AL. we got on State Rt. 169 that took us to 85 North. After a short detour we were back on 154 than to the house. All made it home safe. We are thankful for the Lord’s blessings and for allowing us to enjoy his beauty and master pieces. So will it be the Keys or Black Hills in 2015? Stay tune. Gods’s speed until the next ride.

Dave is having Country Fried Steak.

                                                     Chicken Pot Pie for some.

Today is our last day in Florida. Michele, Sonya and David enjoyed the ocean where they saw a small Hammerhead Shark swimming near by. Sheila, Linda and Paul checked out the local antique shops. Mike and I just relaxed. Later in the day Dave and I did a short ride. Dinner was at the Wicked Wheel,a local grill worth checking out when in Panama City Beach. PUTT PUTT Golf was the next event of the evening. We will leave the scores here in Florida. Final note for the day we all have been truly blessed by family, friends old and new; for that I am very thankful!

Today was a day of sun, water and highway. After breakfast we had a ride along the coast then over to Panama City Harley Davidson. Some swam and others just relaxed in the sunshine. Others enjoyed a power nap to refresh their out look on the day. Before dinner a small repair was made to Paul’s bike ( rear brake switch replaced). Hammerheads was our place of choice for dinner and then returned to the condo to call it a night. The Lord’s art work is still amazing. When the Sun glistens on the ocean waves as they pound the sands of white and they leave their foot prints before starting again. You truly see His strength and power in the nature that surround us. Rick and Rose got home this afternoon safe and sound.

We left New Orleans this morning around 7:45 am riding out on Hwy, 90. Then getting on Hwy. 98 outside of Pensacola, FL.. We rode through assorted wet lands, swamp, canals, rivers and lakes. Once in Florida we rode along the coast line. In Pensacola Beach the speed limit was 20 mph and a lot of the public beach where off-limits. This was done do to the nesting of Sea Turtles and birds. It was beautiful day with blue skies and sunshine. Larry and Kathy made it home while Rick and Rose are spending the night in Defuniak Springs, FL.. We are truly blessed with God’s presence in our life’s.

Today we spend time in The French Quarter. Some went to The French Market and some to Voodoo Harley Davidson. Then there was the World Famous Beignets from Cafe Dumonde that someone (Michele) had to have. Visited Jackson Square where we was entertain a local Clown. After the French Quarter Larry & Kathy and Rick & Rose did a River Boat Lunch ride. Michele, Mike, Sheila, David, Sonya and Paul went to the World War II Museum. Linda and I return to the hotel for relaxing afternoon of nothing. Upon everyone’s return we went to dinner at Acme Oyster House. Then we walked Bourbon Street for the last time. There was preacher with others witnessing to the lost, pretty amazing considering the environment. We will be leaving tomorrow for Panama City Beach. Larry & Kathy along with Rick & Rose will be heading back to Georgia. So keep them in your prayers for a safe ride. I would consider Bourbon Street (Sin City of The South) . So may you heart grow closer to Christ and his words guide your path. When the streams that flow through our soul get stained, remember that God’s light is always presence.

Left Natchez, MS. this morning around 9:00 am with overcast skies heading down Hwy. 61. If you consider riding the Blues Hwy. (61) when you get to Baton Rouge, LA. get off and find another route. There are so many Red lights and the speed limit is 65 mph so about the time you get going you have to hit the brakes. This is especially true going through Hammond, LA. which took us an hour to go 35 miles. We finally got on I-10 after having some lunch and made New Orleans in about 30 minutes.We had dinner on Bourbon Street at Nola’s. The food was good and the dessert even better. After dinner we walked Bourbon Street. Needless to say this is a world of its own (that prayer is definitely needed). Notice the shadow of Christ in one of the pictures coming from a statue. We were blown away with that. It was pretty cool to see considering what was going on here. Well it seems that where ever you look or have been there is always a need for prayer and for the Lord’s presence. May God’s glory shine on you and yours. God’s Speed from the cast of The Blues Hwy. Ride.

We left Memphis around 7:45 am to start our ride on The Blues Hwy. (61) also know as The Road Of Great Lakes.The landscape along Hwy. 61 is primary flat farm land. The section we rode today ran through the Mississippi Delta hence Delta Blues. Stopped in Clarksdale, MS. with the first stop being at the world-famous CROSSROADS were the legend of Robert Johnson began who sold his soul to the devil (he died at the age of 27). Abes BBQ is located at the intersection of 61 & 49. Then visited Delta Blues Museum with history on artists like Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and BB King just to name a few. We went to Ground Zero Blues Club (owned by Morgan Freeman), an for one day only performing The Uncle Willie Band with keyboardist and lead vocalist Ms. Lil. After a brief photo session we had lunch at Connie’s Kitchen, nice mom and pop place. Continued our ride South on 61 to Natchez, MS..Rode in and out of some short rain showers but at the end of the day the Son’s glory shined on all of our faces.

Today started with Rick and Rose meeting a Bishop and his translator from the Congo who was preaching in the area. After breakfast Rick and Rose spend the day with Nathan and family (Rick’s son). While Michele, Sonya, Kathy, Sheila, Mike, Linda and Paul had to have a little Hunk Hunk Burning Love by spending the day at Graceland. Larry, David and I did some sight-seeing around Beale Street. When all return to the hotel we had lunch at a (Mom and Pop’s) place called E’s, I would not recommend this 24/7 diner to anyone because of the service and/or the music factor for our generation. The desk clerk at the hotel said “only eat their has a have to place” of course that was after the fact. Later in the evening we all went back to Beale Street for dinner at The Blues Cafe, great ribs and company. Then we journeyed Beale Street for some more sight-seeing. Kathy, Michele, Larry and I remained to hear Dr. Feelgood Potts and Big Freddy play some Blues while the others returned to call it a night. In closing when you can spend time with family and friends you are truly blessed with God’s gracious Love for all.

The morning started of with Michele and Sheila chasing a chipmunk around the lobby of the Hampton Inn, but they finally worn him down and out the door he went. Yes we all had a good laugh. Then we rode down to the local Honda dealer for brother Dave to check a bike. As you can see I had to sit on the Gold Wing Trike. Yes the cameras came out and the pictures where being snapped from all. Finally we left Decatur, AL. around 9:30 am rode 72 to Tuscumbia, AL. were we visited Natchez Trace Harley Davidson than back on 72 to Memphis, TN.. We arrived this afternoon and later we had dinner at the Cupboard Restaurant (Mom & Pop) great home cooked food. Upon our return to the hotel we found out that there had been a naked man running the hallways, the local PD was present to take care of the matter. We had a great day of fellowship, laughs and knowing God’s hands of grace and protection were with us. Some times things enter the stream of our soul only to strengthen our faith in our Lord and Savior. God’s Speed from all.

We left Georgia this afternoon around 4:00pm after having to make a quick return trip to the house do to me leaving my wallet behind (senior moment). Rode through the rain for a short time in Rockmart. We made it to Decatur, Al. around 7:00 pm Central Time. We stopped at Big Bob Gibson BBQ for dinner before heading to the hotel. We rode 278 West to 31 North than 67 North. All were good roads with southern style landscape. Supporting cast for this ride are Larry and Kathy White, Rick and Rose Priest, Mike and Shelia West, David and Sonya Heald, Paul and Linda Stephens. We are thankful and blessed for each mile that the good Lord guides us to see His beauty through out this country.