CB1100 Monthly Photo Challenge

[emptysea]

American Legion Hall #36. Des Plaines, IL


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[the Ferret]

Fraternal Order of Eagles (whatever that is? I thought this place was a VFW?) Batavia Ohio

 

[RockHop_imp]

Here's a twofer:

A VFW and a Fraternal Order of Eagles next to each other in Lubbock TX

 

[TXBikerGuy]

Wasn't planning on getting any of these pics when I started out today, but happened to pass by the first one accidentally, then decided to scout out the next two in order to extend my ride on a beautiful Texas day. Thanks to the Monthly Photo Challenge for turning my 25 mile errand ride into a 51 mile day ride. And for getting me to see parts of town only 10 miles from where I live that I haven't seen in the 17 years I've lived here.

VFW Post 9168 - Lewisville, TX

American Legion Post 88 - Lake Dallas, TX

VFW Post 10460 - Lake Dallas, TX

 

[the Ferret]

And that's the spirit of the monthly photo contest

Good job TxBikerGuy

 

[Frulk_imp]

I haven't participated in the photo contest in a while so I decided to do my part for the forum. Christmas day is slow around the house due to Covid. I already walked the dog earlier so I had some time. Temps had risen to 31 and there was very little moisture on the road from melting snow on the edges. No ice and roads had been clear for a 3+ days now. Checked gas.. 3/4's of a tank . The CB fired up on the first turn of the key since being put to sleep for the season.

While warming it up I searched for the nearest VFW on Google maps. I knew there was one close by but on the search it didn't come up. What? A VFW went out of business? You'd think for a country that's been at war continuously since 1991 the VFW's would by now outnumber fast food franchises. OK, found one...36 miles away...off I go.

The ride is uneventful. I pull into the parking lot mid afternoon and as I go to shut the bike off the gas gauge is down to one bar and blinking furiously. How did that happen? It showed 3/4 full as I left the house. Must have looked at it wrong in the shadowy garage light. Problem is I don't have gloves or hand sanitizer to stop at a pump. I limp home without issue keeping the throttle under control.

Merry Christmas one and all!

Looking east at the Wasatch Range miles south of my house en-route to the VFW.

 

[pdedse]

Beautiful looking mountains there, Frulk.

 

[Cormanus]

^^+1

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

I haven't participated in the photo contest in a while so I decided to do my part for the forum. Christmas day is slow around the house due to Covid. I already walked the dog earlier so I had some time. Temps had risen to 31 and there was very little moisture on the road from melting snow on the edges. No ice and roads had been clear for a 3+ days now. Checked gas.. 3/4's of a tank . The CB fired up on the first turn of the key since being put to sleep for the season.

While warming it up I searched for the nearest VFW on Google maps. I knew there was one close by but on the search it didn't come up. What? A VFW went out of business? You'd think for a country that's been at war continuously since 1991 the VFW's would by now outnumber fast food franchises. OK, found one...36 miles away...off I go.

The ride is uneventful. I pull into the parking lot mid afternoon and as I go to shut the bike off the gas gauge is down to one bar and blinking furiously. How did that happen? It showed 3/4 full as I left the house. Must have looked at it wrong in the shadowy garage light. Problem is I don't have gloves or hand sanitizer to stop at a pump. I limp home without issue keeping the throttle under control.

Merry Christmas one and all!

Looking east at the Wasatch Range miles south of my house en-route to the VFW.

Nice backdrop Frulk. Next time you figure you might need gas but don't have the protection, consider wrapping the fuel pump dispenser in gas station paper towel. As for the pump buttons, use a knuckle and after clean the skin off with some squeegee wiper fluid and towel. Just don't touch your face.

 

[TXBikerGuy]

I haven't participated in the photo contest in a while so I decided to do my part for the forum. Christmas day is slow around the house due to Covid. I already walked the dog earlier so I had some time. Temps had risen to 31 and there was very little moisture on the road from melting snow on the edges. No ice and roads had been clear for a 3+ days now. Checked gas.. 3/4's of a tank . The CB fired up on the first turn of the key since being put to sleep for the season.

While warming it up I searched for the nearest VFW on Google maps. I knew there was one close by but on the search it didn't come up. What? A VFW went out of business? You'd think for a country that's been at war continuously since 1991 the VFW's would by now outnumber fast food franchises. OK, found one...36 miles away...off I go.

The ride is uneventful. I pull into the parking lot mid afternoon and as I go to shut the bike off the gas gauge is down to one bar and blinking furiously. How did that happen? It showed 3/4 full as I left the house. Must have looked at it wrong in the shadowy garage light. Problem is I don't have gloves or hand sanitizer to stop at a pump. I limp home without issue keeping the throttle under control.

Merry Christmas one and all!

Looking east at the Wasatch Range miles south of my house en-route to the VFW.

Great pics! I lived in SLC back in 1985 and miss the view of those beautiful Wasatch Mountains.

 

[the Ferret]

Good job Frulk and beautiful mountains.

 

[Django]

Hey Frank, when you do it, you do it right: nice pictures, good story and thrilling home trip!

 

[Frulk_imp]

Django... good to hear from you. Next time you’re over we’ll ride all the mountain ranges you missed on your last trip. You can use one of my bikes. Will simplify the trip. Frohe Weihnachten!

 

[Houtman_imp]

Dousing your hands in gasoline will disinfect them plus you smell like a mechanic.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Dousing your hands in gasoline will disinfect them plus you smell like a mechanic.

lol - and lightin' 'em will sterilize everything. :bacon:

 

[peterbaron]

Sorry but I am bit lost...what is this month/Dec photo contest???

 

[Roper_imp]

I rode to Spanish Fork, about a 30 minute ride, to get this before it snowed again and the roads become treacherous. It was cold, but thanks for the challenge!

Sorry but I am bit lost...what is this month/Dec photo contest???

Here's the Dec challenge from EmptySea :"...Post an American Legion or a VFW Hall. For those in other countries, here is an alternative challenge. A trail head/start of hiking trail."

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Sorry but I am bit lost...what is this month/Dec photo contest???

PB: Pop down to your local 'merican vetran's legion in the greater Toronto area, but watch out for the icy streets. The top-heavy inline-4 is unforgiving. Good luck.

Alternatively, consider a facsimile, but authentically different: Pop down on your CB1100 to your local Canadian Veteran's Legion.

And if that doesn't work, consider ridin' your butt up to the Niagara Escarpment to a Bruce Trail head before the sun goes down, otherwise black ice will haunt you all the way back home.

Dress for it. And put the heated glove setting on high.

 

[peterbaron]

No riding for me in winter.
Just wanted to know.
Thanks

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

No riding for me in winter.
Just wanted to know.
Thanks

PB: Would anyone notice if you "photo-shopped" yer beast in front of a ice-laden legion?