Maine days 1 - 4

Left Chattanooga at 10:30 Saturday morning and rode 700 miles.

We were making great time until day 2 when we tried to go through

New York City.  FUBAR for sure.  Sorry Scott, I just couldn't handle

this on a daily basis. 

Day 3 Boston.  We started the day with "Old Ironsides"  As luck would have it

we were there the only day it was closed for tours.  We went to the museum instead

but again, as luck would have it you couldn't take pictures so this is it folks.

One if by land, two if by sea.

This is the Old North Church used to alert the arrival of the British.

The church is still used every Sunday for worship services. 

This is the type of lantern used  that night in the Old North Church. 

Some say this is the actual lantern,

Lunch at the oldest tavern in Boston.  Can you say Samuel Adams??

After lunch entertainment!  This guy is from Sydney, Australia. I hope

all Aussies aren't this crazy.  He really pushed that Squash racket all the way

down and stepped out of it. 

Day 4

We spent the day riding up the coast to Maine.  The coastline reminded me of

Oregon and Washington State.

One of Maine's many light houses. 

Maine Coast Wing

Few of Pics Biketoberfest Vacation

Main Street Daytona during Bike Weeks always a Hoot



Bill Rode in from Dallas



The Old Fort at St. Augustine, FL




Ol Red, only 600 miles from home, and ready to Go!



Dianes new friend enjoyed lunch with us!

Balcony View makes it easy to do nothing.

"Start The Car" Retirement Party

Party Time

And What are We Crying About

Our Host

Thank you to all of my friends who helped me celebrate my last 30 years and as Tim McGraw says I hope my next 30 years will be filled with those same friends.

Thank you to my brother, Bill, for coming in to support me.

Thank you Jim for being there through 30 years of weekends spent grading papers, filling out folders, averaging grades, completing report cards, and making lesson plans instead of going for a nice curvy ride on the bike. I promise the weekends now belong to you.

Wa-do Daisy for the lovely Native American feather necklace. I will cherish it always and think of you each time I wear it.

Has it really been 30 years? I have worked with some really great teachers during my career and made many great friends. The decision to retire was a difficult one to make ,but I feel that at this time it was what I needed to do for me. I will miss the day to day interaction with the students, as well as the greatest group of co-workers anyone could ever hope for. I am grateful for the opportunity to return on a part time basis to do the part of the job I love without the stress that is put upon teachers.

I have started my car now let's see where it will take me.

FTD (Flowers To Diane) Surprise

Who's that hideing behind that Hat




Balloon Man!



Reunion

30 years, 30 Roses, 30 Balloons

Apalachicola Fl, Vietnam War Memorial Mobile Wall

Tradition has it we set a plate for the fallen hero's.

The walk around the memorial reaches deep into your soul and displays respect for the fallen warriors, pride for our homeland and a heavy reminder of the price we pay to live free.

Just like the full size version the list of Honored Hero's seems infinite.

58000

Such a beautiful day to ride up the coast.

Aunt Gladas 29th (and holding) Birthday Party

The Birthday Girl!!!

Bobby in the PARTY mood...

Two peas in a pod.

Cindy and Emma

Just what is in the pitcher ?????