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by shoresr
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: APPLE HOUSE LUNCH THEN SKYLINE DRIVE
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APPLE HOUSE LUNCH THEN SKYLINE DRIVE

008.jpg 002.jpg 001.jpg 003.jpg 004.jpg 005.jpg 006.jpg 007.jpg 009.jpg After our monthly meeting Warren led the group on a gorgeous ride. I think the leaves are at their peak on Skyline Drive. image001.jpg image002.jpg image003.jpg image007.jpg image008.jpg image009.jpg image010.jpg image011.jpg i...
by shoresr
Tue Oct 17, 2023 12:30 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: PATTY'S PLACE, WOODSTOCK, VA 10-17-2023
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Views: 3075

PATTY'S PLACE, WOODSTOCK, VA 10-17-2023

After our 9 hour 275 mile ride to Spruce Knob, Gary called for nice SHORT breakfast ride. It was refreshing. We left at 9 and were home by 1:00. Most of the group was off to play Pickle Ball at 3. We welcomed Brion E back from Florida. He had a nice dark tan and looked good. :lol: Good to see you B...
by shoresr
Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: SPRUCE KNOB, SENECA ROCKS, FALL COLOR 10-13-23
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Views: 3133

SPRUCE KNOB, SENECA ROCKS, FALL COLOR 10-13-23

Today has to go down as one of our best rides in West Virginia. I had heard on a DC TV station that Spruce Knob (highest mountain in West Virginia) had the best fall color in the area and they were right. We left at 9:00 am. I had mapped out a route which would take 5 to 6 hours of riding time with...
by shoresr
Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: HAWKSBILL DINER STANLEY, VA. 10-11-23
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Views: 3009

HAWKSBILL DINER STANLEY, VA. 10-11-23

WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY FOR A RIDE :!: :!: Warren led us down Ft Valley Road, thru Luray, to Hawksbill Diner in Stanley, VA It was a brisk fall day and the trees were beginning to change color. Some varieties were in full color and beautiful. When we started out it was a cool 47 degrees, but we finishe...
by shoresr
Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:42 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: BIKES & BREAKFAST 10-23
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Views: 3113

BIKES & BREAKFAST 10-23

WHEN YOU ARE SERVED LEMONS MAKE LEMONADE ;) There is a gathering and breakfast, BIKES & BREAKFAST, the second Sunday of the month twelve months of the year :!: :!: :!: When we arrived at Clifton the road was blocked off and they wouldn't let us enter CLIFTON :o :shock: They were having some kin...
by shoresr
Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:06 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL
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Views: 3005

FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL

We had a beautiful ride through, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania :o to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. There is lots of fall color, in fact in some places, I think we caught the color at it's PEAK :!: We had a beautiful ride that was enjoyed by all, and we were p...
by shoresr
Tue Sep 26, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: APPLES WEST OAK & MARKER MILLER ORCHARDS
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Views: 3020

APPLES WEST OAK & MARKER MILLER ORCHARDS

After this month's motorcycle meeting we had our usual lunch ride. It was a drizzly cool 58 degree day so no one wanted to join me and that is understandable, I guess. :roll: :shock: :D Besides Melissa had given me instructions to bring home some APPLES :!: Since West Oaks has a pretty good lunch I...
by shoresr
Sat Sep 23, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: NIAGARA FALLS 2023 US & CANADA
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Views: 3010

NIAGARA FALLS 2023 US & CANADA

Niagara on the Lake, the Canadian side of Niagara Falls is a special place for Cliff. He was taking Stephane to the Oban Inn , and he invited the LF Motorcycle Club to come along. Twelve of us, Cliff &Stephane, Rick & Brenda B., Kathy & Tom C., Betsy & Warren D., Phyllis & Gary ...
by shoresr
Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: SPYDER QUEST 2023, LAKE GEORGE, NY
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SPYDER QUEST 2023, LAKE GEORGE, NY

To All I attended Spyder Quest with my brother and sister, from 5-9 September, 2023. Spyder Quest was hosted by the NY Spyder Riders Association and held at the Great Escape Lodge in Queensbury, NY. There were a small number of vendors attending with the highlight being by Can-Am featuring 2024 Spy...
by shoresr
Wed Sep 06, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 2022 BMW GTL for sale BEAUTIFUL!!! 1650 miles
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Views: 3250

2022 BMW GTL for sale BEAUTIFUL!!! 1650 miles

image002.jpg John Hieronymus, our host last year in Maggie Valley, has had a challenging turn of events since then with regard to his wife’s health, leading him to decide to give up riding. Consequently, he has put his bike up for sale and asked me to advertise it amongst the club members for any i...
by shoresr
Fri Sep 01, 2023 9:02 am
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: SKYLINE DRIVE: BIG MEADOWS
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Views: 3068

SKYLINE DRIVE: BIG MEADOWS

Warren called a ride to Big Meadows Hi Roger You missed a beautiful ride on Skyline drive today. The sky was so clear we could see 4 ridgelines over and the temp was great – 60’s. It was one of the rare days when it was clear. John O, Ralph, Brian Kelly, Dave W, Jeff, and I went. Lunch at the lodge...
by shoresr
Thu Aug 24, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: JIM THORPE, PA & #9 COAL MINE
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Views: 2965

JIM THORPE, PA & #9 COAL MINE

Eleven of us made the 200 mile scenic ride to Jim Thorpe, PA. Jim Thorpe, PA named after Jim Thorpe, who was called the "GREATEST OLYMPIC" Athlete. He excelled in almost every sport he played and is the only person to win both the pentathlon and decathlon, which he did in the 1912 Olympic...
by shoresr
Sat Aug 19, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: BOULDER CREST "HEALING HEROES" CHARITY RIDE
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Views: 2966

BOULDER CREST "HEALING HEROES" CHARITY RIDE

45.jpg The Lake Frederick Motorcycle Club was proud to support the Boulder Crest Foundation's "Healing Heroes" Poker Ride. Boulder Crest provides assistance, training, and unparalleled experiences that help our service members, veterans, first responders and their families live the great ...
by shoresr
Wed Aug 16, 2023 1:49 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: HAWKSBILL DINER, STANLEY, VA 8/16/23
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Views: 2949

HAWKSBILL DINER, STANLEY, VA 8/16/23

The second ride to the Hawkbill Diner was certainly less eventful that the first. :lol: We took Fort Valley Road down to Luray and then a short ride to Stanley, VA to Hawksbill Diner. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g58207-d3832335-Reviews-Hawksbill_Diner-Stanley_Virginia.html 1388 Ea...
by shoresr
Wed Jul 26, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: JORDAN SPRINGS LUNCH & ANDY'S REVER RIDE
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Views: 2718

JORDAN SPRINGS LUNCH & ANDY'S REVER RIDE

After this month meeting we rode a route that Andy had created. It is a ride I like very much. For 87 miles and 3:14 minutes you only past one filling station, no interestates and no towns. image001.jpg image002.jpg image003.jpg image004.jpg image005.jpg image006.jpg image007.jpg image008.jpg image...
by shoresr
Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: To Honor the Memory of Donna Young
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Views: 2625

To Honor the Memory of Donna Young

For many years Donna and John Young would drive through the "hood" at cocktail time in their white convertible, playing our favorite tunes, and John dressed in all sorts of fun and interesting costumes, always lifting the spirits of anyone who saw them. In honor of Donna, and all the grea...
by shoresr
Thu Jul 20, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: PUCCIO'S NEW YORK DELI, LEESBURG, VA
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Views: 510

PUCCIO'S NEW YORK DELI, LEESBURG, VA

image011.jpg When in New York I love to go to the Bronx Deli for a pastrami sandwich. One time we even ordered their take out sent to Kansas City :!: I couldn't find anyone who would ride to the Bronx with me, so when I saw an ad for Puccio's NEW YORK Deli in Leesburg, VA I knew I had to try it. Pu...
by shoresr
Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: HAWKSBILL DINER, STANLEY, VA
Replies: 0
Views: 501

HAWKSBILL DINER, STANLEY, VA

SOME TIMES YOU CAN'T WIN FOR LOSING :lol: OR THE BEST LAID PLANS.... Screenshot 2023-07-15 160108.png Now that ride looks simple enough, RIGHT! 112 miles 3.5 hours out and back to Hawkbill Diner in Stanley, VA WRONG :shock: Warren had called a breakfast ride leaving at 8:00 am. 3.5 hours, should be...
by shoresr
Wed Jun 28, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: MAP OF ICE CREAM SHOPS
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Views: 5138

MAP OF ICE CREAM SHOPS

Here is a map of the ice creams shops in the area

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by shoresr
Tue Jun 27, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Northwestern Virginia
Topic: DARK HORSE TAVERN, FLINT HILL, VA
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Views: 3721

DARK HORSE TAVERN, FLINT HILL, VA

After today's motorcycle club meeting seven of us headed off to the Dark Horse Tavern in Flint Hill, VA. The forecast was for rain, but it wasn't suppose to start till late afternoon. By the time I got everything collected from the morning meeting everyone was on their bikes waiting for me. Alan ha...