This past Saturday was one of those lazy days. I was just beat and didn't have much gumption at all. I took the morning to get a few obligations out of the way. That left the afternoon for me. I rode down to the local Harley shop and just hung around. The usual crew was stirring about. Seems every weekend there are a group of folks just doing there thing and laughing and having a all around fun time.
I really like to people watch. This is something I've enjoyed all my life. Sometimes as I'm sitting there checking everyone out I think about Crusty up in his shop. The sights you see watching the public are endless.
When I left my perch at the bike shop I headed out for a little wind down ride. Before long I found myself in the community of Mona. There is this great little pizza/coffee/ice cream shop there called Mona's. I happen to know the folks who own the place so it was good to catch up on things. I really enjoy seeing a small mom and pop place thrive. If you ever get out to Mona's I highly recommend the steak sandwich and the chef salad. Good stuff!
I saw this cool 1948 Chevy truck as I went to leave. Sometimes I wonder how much longer hot rods will be around. I've heard that the hobby is sorta dying. I sure hope not. I guess I was raised on the tale end of the led sled era though.
Winding my way back into Smyrna I decided to stop by yet another local spot. Karen's Kustards is this awesome little dairy dip here in town. I just love going there to get their awesome shakes and burgers. Today I was just after one of their shakes. Butterscotch it was though lately I've been getting the sprite/lemon. This little place has some of the best service you'll get anywhere. All the employees are always cheerful and do an awesome job. I'm always amazed at how fast they can even cook a burger. You owe it to yourself to give them a taste.
Ride Safe
Ronman
I really like to people watch. This is something I've enjoyed all my life. Sometimes as I'm sitting there checking everyone out I think about Crusty up in his shop. The sights you see watching the public are endless.
When I left my perch at the bike shop I headed out for a little wind down ride. Before long I found myself in the community of Mona. There is this great little pizza/coffee/ice cream shop there called Mona's. I happen to know the folks who own the place so it was good to catch up on things. I really enjoy seeing a small mom and pop place thrive. If you ever get out to Mona's I highly recommend the steak sandwich and the chef salad. Good stuff!
I saw this cool 1948 Chevy truck as I went to leave. Sometimes I wonder how much longer hot rods will be around. I've heard that the hobby is sorta dying. I sure hope not. I guess I was raised on the tale end of the led sled era though.
Winding my way back into Smyrna I decided to stop by yet another local spot. Karen's Kustards is this awesome little dairy dip here in town. I just love going there to get their awesome shakes and burgers. Today I was just after one of their shakes. Butterscotch it was though lately I've been getting the sprite/lemon. This little place has some of the best service you'll get anywhere. All the employees are always cheerful and do an awesome job. I'm always amazed at how fast they can even cook a burger. You owe it to yourself to give them a taste.
Ride Safe
Ronman
7 comments:
mmm as a die in the wool Chevy man that '48 pickup does something for me, sweet ride. I am torn between 57 Chevy Belairs, old Chevy pickups, and Harleys - all works of art.
Thanks for sharing!
Ronman, I know what you mean about people watching. H and I are going to the Emerald Coast BikeFest in two weeks, and I have more fun watching the crowd at places like this. It's quite the sight sometimes! Glad you enjoyed a nice lazy ride. Lady R
Cool places!....i like small mom and pop places too. Big corporate opps are ok, but you never know what you might find in a small joint. I have had great luck and a hit a few duds too, but thats the fun of the adventure. I agree with you about the hot rods. Same with bikes too. The economy makes it the play ground of teh ultra rich now. Also the generations are changing. Mid-Boomers consider cars of the 70s as classics! There just not the same in my opinion.-Crusty
The pinto, mustang II, the pacer, gremlin and maverick all certainly make it into my classic catagory. lol. Ronman, your a soul rider for sure. Just ride for the hell of it. Just like it's suppose to be.
Dave: Thanks for the kind words my friend. I think you get what I'm about.
I'll have to try out the food places. I Thought the pictures you added in fit in great.
Ronman, I'm really enjoying your blog. Maxine and I go to Lavergne everyday, sometimes twice a day, and I've always been curious about whether there was any good bike riding around there. It's nice to know that the traffic I'm so focused on is not all there is.
Moonlight
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