Florida back country

[DBM_imp]

I bet you can a heck of a lot of pizza & wings in that box though, Mmmmm,a nice little snack!

I have brought home leftovers from my favorite Sicilian Pizza stop many times. The square cube shape is quite functional.

 

[DBM_imp]

Another awesome play day in my backyard. Brought along some new and old buds to share in the fun. A little chilly for my old bones at 7am (50 degrees), as I stuff my riding jeans with a pair of flannel PJ bottoms. 4 cotton t shirts, the top 2 being long sleeve, inside of my new high vis cold weather jacket. Met the fellas at 9 sharp. Weather was perfect. We did the Green Swamp Loop. Rode on every type of pavement you can imagine from fresh black top to 100 year old horse trails with something hard on top. Lunch at a real deal Tex Mex place in San Antonio. Epic.

 

[peterbaron]

^^ Sorry, File Not Found ^^
Honda CB1100 Forum
P.S> Lately, I have no luck viewing some pics/articles links

 

[Lord Popgun]

Same thing here PB

 

[peterbaron]

Lord Popgun, we are being censored!!

 

[Lord Popgun]

Not anymore PB. He fixed them.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Another awesome play day in my backyard. Brought along some new and old buds to share in the fun. A little chilly for my old bones at 7am (50 degrees), as I stuff my riding jeans with a pair of flannel PJ bottoms. 4 cotton t shirts, the top 2 being long sleeve, inside of my new high vis cold weather jacket. Met the fellas at 9 sharp. Weather was perfect. We did the Green Swamp Loop. Rode on every type of pavement you can imagine from fresh black top to 100 year old horse trails with something hard on top. Lunch at a real deal Tex Mex place in San Antonio. Epic.

Great share DBM. Looks like a fun time was had.

 

[peterbaron]

Not anymore PB. He fixed them.

WOW, DBM = , thanks

 

[DBM_imp]

I had a dead battery this morning even though it is always on a tender. Rats. Stock battery, 3 years old, I should have already replaced it, my bad. Called the fellas, can't make our 9am date. Found a Easton AGM battery at a local auto parts store. Swap and go. On the road at noon. Headed 640 east from Brandon to check out a few new roads that look good on the map. Found a couple awesome new stops to put on my future loops. Weather was epic. Google "Homeland Heritage Park" and "Heritage Peace River Landing" Enjoy.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

RE Battery: Yeah, three years - on the low end of expected life, but I have had AGMs go in as low as three years.

Some nice captures DBM.

Your weather sucks.

 

[pdedse]

Nice photos, DBM. I like seeing the FL flora...is that redundant? Glad you got your bike battery licketysplit and were able to ride.

 

[Houtman_imp]

AGM batteries do not seem to last long , due to Covid .....?
Probably the heat in Florida is to blame for a shorter life than in a cooler climate.

 

[Cormanus]

Lovely pictures DBM. I like the river one.

 

[peterbaron]

Good shots DBM.

 

[DBM_imp]

Today's ride took me south down Hwy 41 for some coastal twisties. Lots of fellow riders enjoying another perfect day in our back yard playground. Gulf City has some sweet 4th gear sweepers that challenge your skills to see how fast you want to go. Cockroach Bay is a nice stop to watch the local anglers launch their 40K toys. Port Manatee has a sweet little spot that is just spectacular. On your way out, bright green sand mounds make you wonder what planet this stuff came from. Right turn into Bishop Harbor and another trip through some local 2 lane salty curvy asphalt and more awesome local roads through Terra Ceia with a stop at a centuries old Post Office. Lunch was a fresh warm pretzel with yellow mustard at WaWa's. Life is good.

 

[Blockhead_imp]

Good stuff DBM... Florida is beautiful this time of year, especially in the eyes of us snow birds.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

So nice DBM. Thanks for sharing some of the warmth and pleasant pics.

 

[redbirds_imp]

I'll be riding down that way next month DBM. Will ride down the middle of the state on 301 then to Arcadia and from there to Port Charlotte to visit family. This is a lovely ride and one I've made many times. Love your photos that bring back so many memories of my first 45 years living in Florida.

 

[pdedse]

Bike on bridge with swamp trees in the background is cool. Florida!

 

[KiowaEagle_imp]

It's weird seeing Wawa in conjunction with palm trees (it's a Philly chain). Can you order a hoagie there or do they call them subs?