North Carolina and the Bike Show (May 1-4)

Was back in Concord for a four day weekend. Previous post showed Petersburg (actually Old Petersburg) during an early stop on the way back to Carolina. Good weather going back, and got home in the early afternoon.
Great weekend with the family. I also took a ride with a friend to the 2009 Classic Motorcycle Show in Spencer, NC on May 2 on my motorcycle. Many great bikes there (have some of them posted on my Flickr Page) such as these BSA's seen here. No longer in production, BSA was formerly a gun manufacturer (British Small Arms, aka BSA) that made some great motorcycles. Lots of classic German, Italian, and Japanese bikes were at the free show. In fact the museum is a real treasure; formerly a working rail yard donated to the state and now a aircraft, motorcycle, automobile, and train museum. Most of the trains are in working condition, and for $6 you could have ridden the train in the background on a three mile route.
May 2 was wild. Formerly from Louisville, KY watched the Kentucky Derby, and then watched the Nascar race in Richmond (had to be Kyle winning didn't it?). Great time around the area and at the house with my family. Though it was four days, seemed to pass in a flash. Weather was pretty good, some evening rain, but got in two good motorcycle rides during the visit, and Patty and I got to do some yard work. I do not have had yardwork at the apartment here, so nice to get out to do that there.
Rainy trip back though from Concord to Richmond, and raining now as I write this. Will be staying in Richmond this weekend, looking forward to some more exploring here as there is still a great many interesting things to see here. Have been having a great time in this town and have seen some remarkable sights in the few months that I have been here. Looking forward to a great weekend!