I am about to take off on a trip and I am looking for input. Going to a part of the country I am not too familiar with and would like to know if there are any restaraunts, rode side atractions, scenic gotta have a picture kinda places that I should make sure and squeeze in, or stay away from.

My good friends Seth Nordmeyer and Kristene Roberts are gonna be tying the knot in Asheville, NC on the October 23rd. I will be leaving Houston on the 16th to meet Kristene in Fredricksburg where she will have a moving truck with her whole life packed in it waiting to make the second leg of this adventure. I am going to squeeze my motorcycle into the moving truck and help her drive or navigate whilst drinking massive amounts of unsweetened espresso and possibly some truck stop over the counter (legal) speed. I am not sure if Kristene is up to that kind of intensity. We should have 20 hours to figure that out if we follow this route.
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We will be focused on getting there ASAP as she is really excited to get to Seth. If you know him, than you understand. The man has MOJO! I am pretty stoked myself. Seeing as I am kinda the chapter president of my local "Women are EVIL" club, I don't make it to many weddings unless there is an open bar or the bride has a bunch of "WINE LOVING"girlfriends, BUT,....This is an exception this is one of those rare moments when it feels right. Plenty of wisdom, no caution! I give this one my blessing and the word is still out on the virtue of the brides girlfriends!!! It should be a good time to share with old friends and I have already promised that I would not drink more than "ahem" six drinks, so there shouldn't be a huge hang over and stories that start out "Do you remember.." and "I can't believe you.." or "after we got you out of jail..".

The journey back to Texas is where it will all go a little grey and a visit to the authourities will become a likely possibility. A fellow rider (Grady) will be meeting me in Asheville on Thursday. We will be making our way back to the Lonestart via which ever way the wind takes us, all the while trying to cram in as much tourism and local economy stimulation (tipping the dancers) as our limited resources will allow. I have been working on a mental list. My ability to pay attention has made this a short list..


1. Deals Gap - As far as motorcycling in America goes it is pretty much as good as it gets. 11 miles with 318 turns! I just got a chill while typing that!

2. Smokey Mountain National Park - It's on the way to Deals Gap and should be scenic drive nirvana.

3. The Parthenon - Nashville - Built in 1925 as and exact copy and monument to what is considered the pinnacle of classical architecture and is in downtown Nashville. Sausage and biscuits and then a stroll threw the Parthenon

4. Graceland - .Memphis - Cause no born and bred southern soul doesn't wanna at least drive thru the parking lot of Graceland. I have heard the tour isn't worth it but I just wanna look thru the fence at it. He was the KING of rock and roll by God.

5. Sun Studios -Memphis - While your in Memphis you might as well..

6. Three Way Tennesee - It's not far from highway 69. I am sorry but I will go there just for the picture!

and I am grasping at straws from that point on.
What do I need to see between here and there???? We are willing and probably will go out of our way to see just about anything so don't hold back.

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Turn your speakers up and put this on wide screen. It's worth it. This is not
cartoon put to a song. This is a type of organic coding that anylises beats and
patterns and translates them into visual representation. That is a mouth full I
know.  It's an interesting new form of reactionary sculpture based on code.
Very intense, only made better by Radiohead's music.
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So the other day I go to a barber shop and get myself put on the waiting list. Three guys deep. That should mean about 15 minutes. I am cool with that. This always turns into my opportunity to catch up on Sports Illustrated...pictures that is. In no way does SI appeal to me. I know that is not normal but unless it has electronics or computer section or an internal combustion engine, generally of the two wheeled sort or a lovely young lady sitting on the latter, I am not interested.  ...

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Let me just start off by saying that I don't expect this to appeal to everyone, but if you can dig zombies, or the electro-stripper-punk queen "Peaches",  oooorrrrrrr the Godfather of modern American Punk "Iggy Pop" than just keep on surfin right on by this little gem. I was stumbling around youtube as I oft do in the wee hours and questionable mental delirium of a Saturday night,  and came across this video which need I even say, made my fricken day. If you know me, you know I generally love all things ZOMBIE!<< MORE >>

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Tonight I walked outside in an apparent moment of clarity. I looked up at the clouds rolling by. There was a flash in the sky followed by a BOOM. I, in my state of wondering about this moment of clarity, unsure of why it was happening or which common philosophy to apply to it, be it God speaking to me or, me speaking to me, or the universe itself crying out in an attempt to catch my attention, I sat there staring at those clouds wondering if this like most things, was just another fluke that I was present for…. ...<< MORE >>

Do not open this at work!
Prepare to laugh hystericaly!



 
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Today was the 21st anniversiry of Houston's Art Car Parade which is sponsored by the Orange Show. It was an excellent day besides the 1000 degree sun  beating your brains out. It was actually only 91 degrees but it seems like it was the first really brutal summer day. The heat delerium was a reminder that you are in Houston and of exactly how much beer you drank the night before! Me, my mother and Nephew (John) were the only family members brave enough to endure 2 hours of the hottest part of the day. Well worth the effort! I think we all left feeling inspired or at least the beginings of a stroke!

The rest of the days pics can be seen in this flickr set..