bruiser
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Good ride. 220 miles down to the coast and back. Stopped at a rest area for a stretch and relief. As we were leaving an older gentleman stopped to chat. Said he saw the Spyders parked there and wanted to get a closer look. Nice fella. Said he had a Goldwing but hasn't been able to drive because he's may need a heart transplant. He also said he was 71 and didn't know if he would get the transplant because of his age. So down the road we go. Next stop was a Dunkin Donuts for a cup and a free donut. Gentleman pulls in as we're getting off the Spyders and starts asking questions. Turns out he's a retired USAF Colonel and a dentist. We end up sitting in the donut shop for about 45 minutes having our drinks and donuts and good conversation. Turns out he and his wife are looking to move back to Phoenix, Az. to be closer to their kids. He's seriously looking to get a Spyder when they get out there. After that it's on to our destination, Beaufort, NC. By the way, that's pronounced BOFORT, here in North Carolina. Not to be confused with BEWFURT in South Carolina.
Back to the gentleman at the donut shop, he tells us of a place we have to try for lunch in Beaufort. We find the place, and true to his word the food is really good. After a few more conversations about the Spyders, walk off lunch, look at two nice size yachts docked on the waterfront, one registered London, it's back on the road.
Tomorrow it's back to rain, rising temps, humidity...
Back to the gentleman at the donut shop, he tells us of a place we have to try for lunch in Beaufort. We find the place, and true to his word the food is really good. After a few more conversations about the Spyders, walk off lunch, look at two nice size yachts docked on the waterfront, one registered London, it's back on the road.
Tomorrow it's back to rain, rising temps, humidity...
