September 1, 2011

It's almost Harvest time...

Worst drought on record has most of the state drying up
...not for harvesting the crops mind you.  They have all dried up and blown away in the worst drought in the history of the state.  No, I am talking about the Harvest Classic; the best classic bike show/rally in the world.  Well, at least one of the best and the only one I am going to be able to make this year.

A tough economy combined with a new job meant that the planned trip with my son to the MotoGP at Indy had to be cut.  That, plus an unexpected family crisis and the bills that went along with that meant that our family vacation was cancelled as well.  Add in record high temperatures and the previously mentioned drought and Buddha family has been staying close to home trying to stay cool and keep the plants alive (failed) and the foundation from cracking (so far so good).  But come October 21st most of the clan is saddling up for a ride into the Hill Country!

That's right, Wonderful Wife, My Girl Cierra, My Grandbaby, ChaCha, Moose and Pretty Boy (oh, and me too) are heading west.  The girls and Grandbaby will take the SUV and tote the groceries for the trip.  The guys will head out earlier in the morning to scout the way on the bikes and, if the good Lord willing and the creeks don't rise (not much chance of that),  we'll be checking into a cabin outside of Medina in time for the Friday night fish fry!

1926 Royal Enfield
We probably won't be floating the river (it's probably one of the seven that have dried up in the state) but we will get to ride some of the best roads in Texas, including at least one of the Three Sisters (RR 335) and Highway 16 between Kerville and Medina.  We won't be grillin' steaks like Red, BPR and I did a couple of years ago (the burn ban includes the use of charcoal grills) but we will see some of the coolest vintage bikes around.

If year's past are any indication, it may not make up for the cancelled cruise but a special time will be had by all.  What more could a Buddha ask for?

Hang in there

-Buddha
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4 comments:

  1. A bright spot to look forward to? Priceless!

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  2. That's if there's anything left after all these fires.
    -Buddha

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  3. Dear Buddha:

    I'm sorry to hear that things are rough in Texas, with the drought and all. But the bike show and the family trip should put something of a shine on the end of the summer season. There is nothing like saddling up for a guy's ride in the morning, and having the family time at the end of the day.

    Good luck with your new job, and more luck at beating back anything else in the way of a crisis.

    Fondest regards,
    Jack/Reep
    Twisted Roads

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  4. Thanks Jack,

    By the way, I sent you an email on your fourth of July piece that I just got time to read. Warning, I say Fuck a lot in that email but I get that from you. That was some awesome writing.

    Hang in there

    -Buddha

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