October 21, 2012
Colorado, USA
Distractions! Distractions! They are what they are but color me happy to finally hop on for a ride. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in northern Colorado. The skies were clear, the winds were mild and the temp was perfect.
First! It simply will not do to ride out in October without the proper attire including witchy socks! Fall is my favorite time of year and Hallowe'en is my favorite holiday. Among other distractions, I have spent the last few weeks "witching the house and grounds".
Tim and myself with the ride - the yard all decked out like a Gothic flea market behind us.
It was just an extended dam ride but sooooo great to get out of the house. It is likely the last time we will get to roll out of the drive without the leathers. Next weekend, actually about mid-week our weather starts looking a bit "iffy" and the s-word is being tossed out there. We've had flurries of course but no accumulation so far. Not to worry... we have firewood, movies, books, the Harley Ride Planner and stew-makings.
The ride known as the dam ride is one of our favorite rides... and it is literally right out our front door. We were not the only ones out and about taking advantage of the fine Fall weather before ol' man winter pays a visit. The hills were alive with vehicles you drive, ride or pedal.
And one last thing... thanks for the Harley purse Mom. Phone and wallet both fit.
Texas: Today the Patriot Guard of North Texas will stand the flag line at funeral services in Wichita Falls, TX for a WWII Veteran:
In the words of Gold Star Mothers Monument sculptor, Andrew Chernak: The loss of a child in any circumstance is a grievous blow to a family, but, uniquely so to the mother who bore that child. One group of Mothers that especially stands apart from the norm are the Gold Star Mothers of America's fallen heroes. They are patriotic, loyal, and sympathetic. They understand our nation’s freedom is not to be taken for granted. The grief and loss these women have endured never leaves them, yet the Mothers rise above their pain in tribute to life going on. The Mothers have collectively served millions of hours in volunteer work, personal service in our nation's Veterans hospitals, and to the Veteran and his family in their community. In serving this way, the Mothers have turned their grief into a positive force. If you want to know quiet greatness, spend a little time in the presence of a Gold Star Mother.
Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror.
