Its that time of year again- time for the American Legion National Convention. This year, it's going to be held in Milwaukee, and when you think of Milwaukee, what do you think of? Right. Beer. No, wait. MOTORCYCLES. Harley-Davidson motorcycles. American made, rumbling modes of transportation that make the journey the destination. This year, I get a chance to partake in the annual Legacy Run from Indianapolis to Milwaukee. By way of Kansas City. Kansas City? WTH? Well, seeing as how we could be in Milwaukee in just a few hours from Indy, it wouldn't make much of a ride to go directly there from here. So, we'll be riding via St Louis, KC, Des Moines, Minneapolis, then into Milwaukee. About 500 of my closest friends will be joining us on the ride, and I'm going to be covering it for my good friend Mothax from the Legion's blog BURNPIT. And rumor has it another good friend, Greyhawk, will be in the area. I'll be riding a 2010 HD Electra Glide Classic, provided by IndyWest HD here in Indianapolis. Terry/Thomas, you guys rock. Got me in and out of the dealership in style and class aboard a great bike. Now, can you lower it about 2 inches for me? This squaty-body which is inseam-disabled is not enjoying trying to foist this thing around parking lots. BUT, it is a damn good ride. If you have the means for one, I highly recommend it; it's choice. I'm in Indy now, getting ready for the Ride that starts on Sunday. I arrived yesterday, after traveling from Denver via Chicago. I have to tell you- travel has changed so much since my days as a consultant. Some thing I noticed on the trip out: -Pajamas seem to be the new norm for travel. Or, what appears to be pj's. I half expect coffee cups, slippers and a paper is all you'll need to board a plane. Does anyone wear any, you know, actual CLOTHES anymore? -At age 50 or more, mohawk haircuts cease to be a statement. To the Dude on the plane who was AT LEAST 52 with the mohawk and chin tizzler- shaved head is far cooler and relevant. At least get a leather jacket man. -Women who show belly, or wear mid-riff t's should not have bellies that flop over their sweats. On a plane. Nuff said. -American was the airline- had one of the very best take-offs from Denver I've ever experienced, and I've done quite a few. But to that Attendant on that Denver-Chicago flight- time to retire. When you refuse to help old ladies with handbags 'cause 'it's not in the union rules' you need to go. That was the worst line ever uttered by an attendant. I can't wait to get on the road. And get to the convention. I'll be writing, similar to last year, about the guests who show, and what is going on with the nation's largest veteran organization. While the Ride is going on, I'll try to capture all the towns we go thru- I hear its quite a commotion. C'mon out and witness it. The links above have our route and approximate times. I'll be the only one with China Post #1 patches on- and I believe the only from Colorado on the ride. Paint-side up, rubber-side down. See you on the road... Wolf
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