After a crazy couple of days prior and a weekend weather forecast that said "Don't Go Riding" we loaded up the buggies, hopped in our Motorhomes and headed to the Mountains. Why? Cause we got Mud Buds that want to ride.
Now all I need is the time to put all these pictures, videos, and stories on the Blog....
This is just one band of several that made it's way thru our riding area.
This same storm system took five lives in Western Kentucky over the weekend.
We were very blessed to have missed the worst of these storms here in Eastern Kentucky.
We managed to get most of our destinations covered with only light showers but plenty of muddy trails and swollen creeks.
The overnite monsoon kinda changed our route for the second day, luckily we got the Tackett Creek ride in before that storm. So we headed over to Royal Blue for a short day ride because we knew we had another monsoon coming around 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Wet and Tight ......just the way we like it..
Making our way over to the Sand Cave we stopped off at McLeans Overlook for some Kodak moments...
Jimmy and Robin was my target....
Not a very clear day but the view is still awe inspiring.
Ed, Sally and Jade came down from Ohio to ride with us this weekend.
Jade is my navigator on days that Christine don't ride.
And while in the neighborhood we stopped and visited the Old Cabin..........along with several other sightseers.
The Old Cabin has been cleaned up a lot since our last trip down here. Somebody hauled off all the trash inside and out.
Jade posing for her "Cover Girl " picture.
As we walk down to the cabin....Usually take pictures in front but too much traffic today being Memorial Day Weekend.
Not sure who this guy is but somebody hollered SMILE and he obliged.
We all brought rain gear but got lucky and didn't need it....The big rains came last night.
All buckled up and ready to rock and roll...
A rare moment caught by her mother Sally.....Jade with a big smile.
She is so shy....
And as we try to make our way down to the Sand Cave we encountered lots of traffic.
This couple had their Can-Am hung on a tree stump while trying to take a by pass down a rough trail.
With help from a spotter they were able to get it free.
Lunch Break on the Trails....
And there were plenty of waterfalls along the way.
With the thunderstorms that hit us last night the water was running out of every rock....
Well we made it to the "Sand Cave"...just not sure how long it will take to get out of this holler.....traffic is heavy today. Hang on to your hat....we are taking the back door out of here. Sorry about the video quality but my navigator is using her IPhone to film while she hangs on for dear life.
The windshield is causing the focus to malfunction.....
Even with the rainy skies and cloud cover we still found some pretty neat overlooks.
And No, that's not 'Slate Rock" of
Tackett Creek fame.
We were at Slate Rock earlier but it was too greasy to climb...although there were dozens of buggies waiting for someone to try it.
This is just another rock mountain..
This view was from the back porch of the 'Old Cabin"........
But it wasn't all mud and rocks....
Beautiful day for a ride in the mountains....
Someone snapped this pic on the way back to camp.
We made it back to camp in time to grill up a big meal and with Christine's help we served 8 people in the Coach. It started raining hard just as we finished grilling.
She didn't ride any trails this trip due to her torn Meniscus. She has surgery scheduled for Friday. Hopefully she will have a fast recovery and be ready to ride the July 4th week. She doesn't want to miss that ride, it's her favorite place to go.
WOW...Just so much going on lately that it's becoming overwhelming to keep up the Blog. Very short stories and a few pictures in this order below.
It all started with selling the Hot Rod.
Then the search for another project, an old Jeep to Build.
Then the 14th Annual Steelhorse Stampede in Burkesville, Ky.
Then we were Motorhome Shopping with our son and daughter-in-law.
Next was prepping and heading out for a full week to West Virginia for some awesome riding with our Hoosier/Buckeye Buddies on the Hatfield-McCoy trails.
Then helping Mama with the First Annual Holy Apostles Church Yard/Barn Sale.
And Yesterday we hosted the "Langley Brothers and a few Others" for a Lunch Stop on their way to Florida.....
Now try to keep up as I put these pictures in their proper position.
I am supplying a map to help you.
Yeah, It's complicated.
After a 2 1/2 year long build process and a handful of car shows I decided to switch horses.
Although I really like my Car Show Buddies.....I just don't have the patience for it. Not enough action I guess.
Sold this Beauty to a very deserving Gentleman in Tennessee. But I kept the trophies...LOL
Then I went shopping for my next project in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and finally Tennessee,.
She's a 2006 Jeep LJ, only produced from late 04' thru 2006.
Stories of the build process in the future.
Meeting in Bowling Green for the ride to Burkesville, Ky.
Good turn out,
Glad to see Jimmy and Robin with the Harley Gang.
We still ride on special occasions but not like we did in the past.
Video of the crowd as we pull out from Downtown Burkesville, Kentucky
Then it's off to Montgomery, Alabama to check out a specific year and model of the Illusive Foretravel Motorcoach for Jimmy and Robin.
And it looked and drove so good that we brought it back with us. Wish I had more pictures but I was kinda busy inspecting this Jewel...... Same Day--all done.
Now they have One Week to prep and load for the trip to West Virginia.....no problem, just get busy.
Loaded up and ready to pull out for West Virginia.....
Set up camp, unload the buggies and start riding. Heading over the mountain and thru the woods to Bramwell today for lunch at The Corner Shop.
Just another awesome sight..... compliments of West Virginia
Ye Old Train Station...I think this one was in Bramwell.....
Found the Corner Shop
Soda Fountain
Buckeyes....Ray and Karen. Jimmy and Robin
Just a bunch of Rowdy Motorcycle Riders.....I can relate.
Bellys full.....leaving the Corner Shop
Heading for more trails. In the Rain.
Ya Gotta love the characters that ride these trails
And Mama waits patiently
Annie says....let's go, we're burnin' daylight
And we found a few neat sites along the way. Lunch was good, scenery great, and weather just a bit chilly.
Back at camp and get ready for supper and tomorrows ride.
At the entrance to Ashland ATV
Resort....
Todays Hearty Handfull
Jimmy and Robin suited up and ready....map in hand.
This might be the day we headed over the mountains and thru the woods and across the creeks to
Welch, WV...
Two of the Langley Brothers...Tom and Rocky
I want to be just like them when I grow up...
Many houses in these communities have already decorated for Halloween
Never know what you might find out on these trails
And this is the 94 mile ride down the road, thru the woods, over the mountains, across the creeks, and thru the communities to Mullens, WV for lunch at The Rusted Musket...
Creekside rest area.....complete with toilet.
Yes, we looked.
Probably someones favorite fishing hole.
Big Foot was in the back yard of the Rusted Musket looking for a Busch Lite
Tom and Jerry.....on point. Old guys rule.
After a couple of these, Denise started chanting Red/Black, Red/Black, Red/Black..
That is the color on the map of the hardest trails Hatfield McCoy has to offer.
And as you can see everybody was happy, especially after those Margaritas....
As we leave Mullens to look for that Red/Black trail Denise is wanting to ride.
These Langley Hoosiers are up to anything..,.
Still looking for that Red/Black Trail
Denise says we're almost there.....
Just a couple more mud holes
I think we found her Red/Black...
VIDEOS PLEASE .............
Jerry and Tom leading down the Red/Black trail....Old Guys Rule
Can you Hear Denise now?? I don't think she is chanting Red/Black any more.
Looks like the end is near.....Nothing to it, just some scratches and broken fender flares
Thank You Denise Langley for these videos
Time to head back to camp.......
And another day wrapped up at Hatfield- McCoy....Back at camp
October 20, 2023
Back Home and helping mom with her Yard/Barn Sale project.
Lots to do in the next week or two.
Video of Inventory....less furniture, generator, tools, grillc, etc. etc.
October 21, 2023
And yesterday we hosted the "Langley Brothers and a few Others"
Arriving after a 4 hour ride down from Bloomington, Indiana..empty tummys and sore butts
Check out this line-up of machines these brave souls are riding to Florida
Thank You, Jimmy Chafton for capturing this as we passed your house. It says it all.
