Boyd, Lloyd and I spent Friday night camping in Edward Medard Park in preparation for our 3 week motorcycle/camping trip later this summer. However, that is a story for another place and time. I mention it only by way of explaining why we were a few minutes late to the usual pre-ride breakfast at Snellgroves. Upon arrival, we found Bill, J.T., Kent, Eddie, Robert and Bob K. already ensconced at our usual table. We quickly joined in on the food ans conversation.
After breakfast was over, Boyd, Lloyd, J.T. and I headed headed out for the day's ride while the others went about other mundane pursuits. The first order of the ride was to head over to Boyd's house so he could change motorcycles (he is trying to save the rubber on the V-Strom for the trip.) We then turned towards Dade City to begin the remainder of today's route.
After a quick comfort and gas stop at CR-52 and US-98, we headed to St. Leo and San Antonio where we picked up Pasco Road, then across 52 to Ehren Cutoff, which brought us into Land O' Lakes. Our next leg took us into Hudson, primarily via US-41 and CR-52. We made another quick stop at Action Honda on US-19 before heading for the salt water marshes and small towns like Lake Baywood, Aripeka, Hernando Beach and Weeki Wachee Gardens. Lloyd left the group at Action Honda to return home to greet visitors at his home in Plant City.
The remaining three made it to the Bayport Inn just about noon. Boyd and I enjoyed the excellent fish basket while J.T. opted for a cheeseburger. I can't speak for the cheeseburger, but the fish was excellent.
After lunch, we turned back towards Plant City, traveling two great roads, Bayhead Road and Lake Iola Road, in the process. I arrived home about 2:30 p.m., having put another 200 miles on the Wing that day.
See you next week for another motorcycling adventure.
"Gunny" Monroe
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