I am so blessed by the friends the Lord has given me!  Not many guys would take their vacation time to ride in nearly 100 degree heat to visit and hang out for a few days.  But that is just what they did this past week, and I am so glad they did!  We took off early and went to the Jack Daniels Distillery.  None of us drink the stuff at all (any more) it’s been many, many years.  Decades for me, literally.  But still, this is a beautiful ride especially on a Friday when you don’t have all the tourist traffic.

Left to right:  Chuck, JR, Jack, me and Randy

Right before they left for the first leg home on Saturday afternoon, we took a group shot in front of our house.  For anyone interested I did not nor do I ever ride in shorts and sandals!  Even in the 97 degree heat on Friday I had my full face helmet, textile jacket and boots on.  I can’t lie, it was so hot that I thought about not wearing the coat…but I toughed it out.  Besides if I fell and the kill didn’t take me out, Marlene probaby would!

As they were driving off in the distance, I took this parting shot.  As of a few hours ago they all arrived home safely.  I thank the Lord for their safety and even more, their friendship!