DE OPPRESSO LIBER
Official *******
Was time to get a new set of sneakers on the feejer and being that school was still out for the summer, I was on kid-sitting duty. I figured there was no reason why my youngest son and I couldn't make something of a day of it. Jacob is 8 and he's just one of those funny little sharp witted kids ya just have to meet to appreciate (but then again, I am not impartial). As an example, when he was five he was with two of my friends and I on a scuba diving excursion and my friend wanted to pull my boat with his new Tundra. The owner of the Tundra who was driving ended up hitting a curb on a center island of a rotary resulting in a bent rim and a flat. My friend was steaming mad at himself and the tension was quite high in the cab of the truck. Utter silence... one of those awkward moments when noone wants to be the first to say anything... when a little voice from the back of the truck says "Don't worry, Chris. My dad will let you drive the boat again someday..... when you're smart!" Holy **** if we all didn't end up laughing and the tension lifted like a good balloon fart!
The day started early as we had to be back in the afternoon for his football practice. No better way to start the day then with a cup of the nectar of the Gods!
The little cup was mine from waaaaayyyyy back as far as I can remember!
The day started off brisk for an August day.....
But what better way to warm up than dad's caramel apple pancakes!
Notice what left the plate first
All geared up and ready to go after coffee and a full belly....
Razee Cycle is located in North Kingstown, RI which is where I take the bike to have service done. It's an hour and a half drive, but well worth it in my experience with them. Their service dept is top notch! In fact, when the bike was ll done, Russell, the service guy behind the counter, says "Everything is all set but the mechanic left a notice saying that the front right reflector on the fork was missing." Wow, talk about attention to detail! It was removed by the PO to install extra lights!
This sweet looking Norge was just beckoning someone to buy it! A black Italian beauty for sure!
And the price was hard to turn down!
Jake however had his sights on something a wee bit smaller
He also spotted this and felt he just had to have it- had a "sold" ticket on it so got me out of that jam!
While waiting for the work to be performed, Jacob got to sit and watch some supermoto on TV while daddy walked around and drooled.
Knowing that it was gonna take a while and sensing every 8 year old boys endless need for food, we took a walk to get some lunch at the coffee/deli shop called Jitters Cafe just down the road at Russell's advice. It was sure to not disappoint! A good sammich topped off with a good homemade cream soda! Mmmm!
There was still a little time left after lunch before the servicing would be done (failed to mention also having other work done in addition to the new sneaks!) so we looked at a few more bikes of interest. I'm not an antique bike guru, but I know a well cared for bike when I see one! This BSA looked almost like it just rolled off the showroom floor!
Finally, with everything all done, all that was left to do was to rig the front PR2 to the bike for the journey home. The bike's PO had left the original rear Bridgestone but had put on a new front less than 1,500 miles before me taking ownership of the bike. I wanted a new set of Z6's but kept the front with the intention of buying a matching rear for next time.... backwards, I know, but I really wanted the Metzler's before my upcoming big trips. Once the tire was strapped over my Garauld rack with Rok straps and parachute cord, it was time to head home!
I kinda fancied it looking like the Clampet's!
It wasn't a trip to the Grand Canyon or Yosemite, but it was a perfect day with all of the necessary ingredients that make a bike trip worthwhile- good food, sunny weather, and company that just can't be beat!
The day started early as we had to be back in the afternoon for his football practice. No better way to start the day then with a cup of the nectar of the Gods!
The little cup was mine from waaaaayyyyy back as far as I can remember!
The day started off brisk for an August day.....
But what better way to warm up than dad's caramel apple pancakes!
Notice what left the plate first
All geared up and ready to go after coffee and a full belly....
Razee Cycle is located in North Kingstown, RI which is where I take the bike to have service done. It's an hour and a half drive, but well worth it in my experience with them. Their service dept is top notch! In fact, when the bike was ll done, Russell, the service guy behind the counter, says "Everything is all set but the mechanic left a notice saying that the front right reflector on the fork was missing." Wow, talk about attention to detail! It was removed by the PO to install extra lights!
This sweet looking Norge was just beckoning someone to buy it! A black Italian beauty for sure!
And the price was hard to turn down!
Jake however had his sights on something a wee bit smaller
He also spotted this and felt he just had to have it- had a "sold" ticket on it so got me out of that jam!
While waiting for the work to be performed, Jacob got to sit and watch some supermoto on TV while daddy walked around and drooled.
Knowing that it was gonna take a while and sensing every 8 year old boys endless need for food, we took a walk to get some lunch at the coffee/deli shop called Jitters Cafe just down the road at Russell's advice. It was sure to not disappoint! A good sammich topped off with a good homemade cream soda! Mmmm!
There was still a little time left after lunch before the servicing would be done (failed to mention also having other work done in addition to the new sneaks!) so we looked at a few more bikes of interest. I'm not an antique bike guru, but I know a well cared for bike when I see one! This BSA looked almost like it just rolled off the showroom floor!
Finally, with everything all done, all that was left to do was to rig the front PR2 to the bike for the journey home. The bike's PO had left the original rear Bridgestone but had put on a new front less than 1,500 miles before me taking ownership of the bike. I wanted a new set of Z6's but kept the front with the intention of buying a matching rear for next time.... backwards, I know, but I really wanted the Metzler's before my upcoming big trips. Once the tire was strapped over my Garauld rack with Rok straps and parachute cord, it was time to head home!
I kinda fancied it looking like the Clampet's!
It wasn't a trip to the Grand Canyon or Yosemite, but it was a perfect day with all of the necessary ingredients that make a bike trip worthwhile- good food, sunny weather, and company that just can't be beat!
