Our first submission!

From Bonnyusa:

I got up early Saturday morning and walked outside. A beautiful blue sky, not a cloud anywhere, a light sea breeze, and the thermometer hovering at 67 degrees. Realizing that this was going to be one of those days, I thought about all the work I was supposed to get done and said SCREW IT!!

Quickly kissing my still sleeping wife, I walked Raven out of the garage to down near the street. No need to wake anyone who would complain, eh?

Sitting astride her, I watched the sun top the horizon like a ripe orange. Oh man, gonna’ be a great day!! I let her warm up and checked her over completely and not seeing any problems, rode east into the sunrise. Decided to head to the beach, so I took the long way there. Traffic was very light, roads were dry and clean and she was purring like a tiger. Made my way to some of my favorite streets that actually have some twists and turns and let Raven have her way with me. Going to need some grin aspirin later today, that's for sure! Got to A1A about an hour later and cruised north. Man! The ladies were already out in their skimpiest bikinis. Oops! Watch that car!

Kept heading up A1A and hit one of the prettiest spots in South Florida. Just above Hillsborough Inlet is a long section; huge trees that canopy the road with the Intercoastal Waterway on the left and huge mansions on the beach side. With the road all to myself, I let her loose and flew through there with fallen leaves scattering like birds behind me. Stopped a bit up the way to take some aspirin, have a smoke beside the beach, and watch the waves breaking while the pelicans air surfed the curls. Turned around and there she was, black and chrome, sparkling in the sun. Time to ride!!

Back on A1A, another spectacular section. Glimpses of the sparkling ocean through sea grape trees caught my eye every few seconds and made it hard to concentrate. Glad the traffic was nil. Got up to Palm Beach County and I decided to head west. Figured while I was up this way I might as well stop in at Palm Beach Triumph. Did so and as usual, a warm greeting by Bob & Marnie made me feel very welcome. Talked bikes for awhile but my eyes kept straying to the parking lot. She sure looked lonely out there! Said my goodbyes and took the back roads south. One of my favorites in this area is called Lyons Road. Very clean, not a lot of lights or traffic, and even some nice curves to play with. Definitely broke some speed limits.

Got back into Ft. Lauderdale and the real world started creeping back into my thoughts.... the fence needs repairing, the lawn needs mowing, work, wash the truck... AAARRRGGHHH!!! Alright already!! I begrudgingly forced the bars west and I could feel real resistance. I know, I know, I don't want to stop either. Sorry, girl.

I got home and my wife met me with open arms and a "Did you have a good ride?"

Dang it, I need more aspirin!