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I got a free 24 hours, so decided to pull a quick overnighter last Friday. Strapped a change of clothes and some just-in-case tools on the back of the Daytona, and headed out after work Friday for Fancy Gap, VA. I don't see too well in the dark any more, so took the interstate up there and pulled up to the house just after dark. Got a nice fire going in the fireplace and just relaxed for the evening. Woke up early Saturday am, knocked down the grass in the orchard one last time this year, and finally got to ride a little bit. Ran around on the BRP for awhile, and was surprised that it wasn't that crowded. When it was time to head back home, I took the long way and had a great ride on a perfect day. Ran down 52 from Fancy Gap, then hit 89 by Hanging Rock (helluva fun road), and 65 to Stokesdale before heading back home to pick up kids in the afternoon. Didn't have my camera, but must have seen at least 50 pictures I wanted to take. The big old Daytona ran great, and it was one of days that just makes you smile. Here's a couple of shots from my cell phone; first is in front of an old flea market building in Fancy Gap, and the second is in Oak Ridge in front of the military academy (had to stop to tie my boot). (My bag looks like it's big as a billboard in the second photo...must just be a funny angle or something).

Everybody stay safe,

Will

Those are the days why I ride. Makes you feel good to be alive!

It's what life is really all about, ain't it? Being in the moment and smiling all the way through. Nice post, nice story!!

Fancy Gap and the Andy Griffith Parkway. omg nirvana. Will, you have children? Dang. Fancy Gap is a nexus. Can't even recall the amount of times that Cockerham Food Mart with the gas pumps and the Lake view restuarant on Fancy Gap Hwy right at the BRP have dipped in my wallet. The Mountain Top Motel too. Heck there used to be a gift shop right across from the Chevron. The Fancy Gap Country store? It is closed now but a couple years back when riding with the Yankee, I bought an artsy fartsy glazed pottery vase and tray as a gift for Lynn. I can see both of them while sitting here at the island eating my generic cheerios and sipping my french (spit) press Italian roast coffee.

Dang son, I love that area. Tuggles Gap too 35 miles up the brp. I remember when...

Moe,
I had lunch at the Lake View Restaurant Saturday; eat there every time I'm up there. That's a great area to ride, or to just unwind for a day or two. That stretch of 52 between Cana and Fancy Gap is a lot of fun on weekdays when there's no traffic. I need to spend some time going north on the Parkway from there; find the Tuggles Gap you mention. It seems like I always end up heading south when I get on it.

I hope everyone's enjoying the fall weather...getting in some last rides of the year up north, and getting out in some comfortable temps after the summer heat down south. This is my favorite time of the year.

Will

I was trying to come up with something clever to say,
all I got is "ride on my friends".
Uncle Charlie

We went up to Roanoke Monday and rode north on the parkway, had lunch at the Peaks of Otter Lodge and came home on Rt43 thru Bedford. Hazy , but still a great ride !