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Got out for a Winter Solstice ride last Thur.
Temp was in the low 40s, but I thought it might be last time to head up to Toymakers for lunch. Last year at this time we had about 8-10 inches of snow on the ground.
Headed out at 11:00. Rt 45 past Lake Waramaug, than over the mountain through Warren to Cornwall. From Cornwall took Rt 4 up To Sharon. Rt 4 was just paved a few months ago, and makes for a fast ride. Sharon to Lakeville on Rt 41 was next. 41 runs through open farm land with great views to the west. Only problem today was the view to the west over the Catskills was full of black clouds. I was waiting for a snow squall to move in any minute. The winter gods must have taken pity on me as I made it into Salsbury over dry roads. From Salsbury I took Rt44 headed for Canaan. All the years I've lived in NW CT I've never been on this section of Rt44. Man what a nice section of highway. Lots of corners, and almost no traffic. From Rt 44 I took Rt162 south. Another nice road, but I should have been on a dirtbike. The state need to plan a repaving project for this section of road! Made it to Toymakers with nothing more than cold hands. I miss the heated grips I had on my old BMW. I just cant wear winter gloves, to bulky. Had a great lunch, two cups of coffee to warm my hands, and I was set to go. Still had a Honey Do List waiting at home. Wished Ann & Greg a Merry Christmas, and hit the road. Toymakers will be open this Sun, Whos up for a ride??? they will be closed from Jan 2 till Jan 17. I took Rt 63 back to LItchfield than rt 202 south to home. I only saw one other bike the whole trip(about 78 miles) a BMW GS. All in all a great first day of winter ride.
Mark

Hey Mark,
I was wondering if Toymakers would be open Christmas Eve.
Depending on the temps, I may make the trek up. Last Sunday
was pretty cold at first(25). Do you have to go in to work,
or could we get a later start?
I think you said you don't have net access at home, so I'll
pm you my cell #(pls do the same), and we can try to hook up.
It would be good to have a little time to hang out, instead
of the usual "Hi Mark, Bye Mark"!

Uncle Charlie

I'm off this Sunday.
That way I can wait till the ice is off the roads
I got my Honey Do list done so I may try to get up to TM for lunch.
Mark

Sounds good Mark.
Let's see what the weather brings. The sun just came out here.

Anybody else?
Uncle Charlie

ZONE FORECAST PRODUCT FOR NORTHERN LITCHFIELD COUNTY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...TORRINGTON
255 PM EST SAT DEC 23 2006


TONIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. WEST WINDS 10 TO
15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.

SUNDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 50. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH
WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.


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Christmas eve, sunny and 50.

If I can find a volunteer to do some things for me at home, I'll try to make it to Toymakers. I'll have to see how it goes tomorrow. There's still no salt or sand on the main roads up here.

Hey Martin,
See if you can get away for an hour or so, even if you have
to cage it. Hey, you could bring Grover, and let him meet
the little dog with the short legs!
Uncle Charlie

I might be able to make it around 12:30 or 13:00 - it's still 50/50 depending upon the level of volunteerism 'round here tomorrow.