Nice weekend in Concord; beautiful time of year with the trees turning white in that sort of magical way they do; sort of like they all get a sudden signal. From bare trees to blazing white overnight, its a very cool thing and a real sign of spring (which comes Sunday March 20). This was taken on the 13th, took my dogs for a walk in the neighborhood. It is fun strolling with border collies, and they really enjoy getting out and wandering the streets, woofing at other dogs, and smelling all the things that dogs find interesting on the ground. I would like to think they also enjoy the scenery, but can't be sure of that. Nonetheless, we had a great time.
Nice view of my motorcycle at the Vulcan Materials Quarry which is located near the Concord Regional Airport. Since it is a Kawasaki Vulcan, liked the sign there as well. Have taken that motorcycle on many great adventures and that is my favorite way to explore the Carolinas. I have been to a lot of different parts of the state though with the current working in Richmond situation the rides have been a lot shorter due to the fact my time in the state is a lot shorter. I do enjoy a few hours though on an occasional weekend in North Carolina, and always look forward to the next visit. It is a great place to ride and you see a lot of motorcycles on the roads.
Photo at left is Concord Mills (actually that is the food court). I have read that it is North Carolina's #1 tourist attraction which in a way is sort of sad, but its an interesting place for sure. It is BIG mall, with a whole lot of stores, and in fact there a a number of smaller strip malls around it. I can remember when Concord was this very sleepy little town, but this really put it on the map (well that and the Charlotte Motor Speedway which is just up the road. I don't go by there very often (went for the Nissan Leaf display which was the subject of my previous post) but do enjoy wandering around from time to time. It is laid out something like a racetrack...very interesting.
Final photo is not in Concord, but rather is the Red Oak Brewery which I believe is in Gibsonville, NC; sort of between Greensboro, NC and Burlington, NC. Took this photo on the way back to Richmond on March 14. Front of the brewery is glass and you can see the big tanks where they make the beer. Have not made a stop there yet on the way home (or to Richmond) but its in the future plans. Often I will make a stop at places of interest along the way; have been in Durham, NC, stopped at Tanger Outlet on the way to Concord this last trip..been a few other places I have checked out. Sometimes its a nice break to just see what is out there along the road. There are a lot of interesting places between Concord and Richmond, as well as many places in those areas.
Nice weekend in Concord; beautiful time of year with the trees turning white in that sort of magical way they do; sort of like they all get a sudden signal. From bare trees to blazing white overnight, its a very cool thing and a real sign of spring (which comes Sunday March 20). This was taken on the 13th, took my dogs for a walk in the neighborhood. It is fun strolling with border collies, and they really enjoy getting out and wandering the streets, woofing at other dogs, and smelling all the things that dogs find interesting on the ground. I would like to think they also enjoy the scenery, but can't be sure of that. Nonetheless, we had a great time. 
Nice view of my motorcycle at the Vulcan Materials Quarry which is located near the Concord Regional Airport. Since it is a Kawasaki Vulcan, liked the sign there as well. Have taken that motorcycle on many great adventures and that is my favorite way to explore the Carolinas. I have been to a lot of different parts of the state though with the current working in Richmond situation the rides have been a lot shorter due to the fact my time in the state is a lot shorter. I do enjoy a few hours though on an occasional weekend in North Carolina, and always look forward to the next visit. It is a great place to ride and you see a lot of motorcycles on the roads.
Photo at left is Concord Mills (actually that is the food court). I have read that it is North Carolina's #1 tourist attraction which in a way is sort of sad, but its an interesting place for sure. It is BIG mall, with a whole lot of stores, and in fact there a a number of smaller strip malls around it. I can remember when Concord was this very sleepy little town, but this really put it on the map (well that and the Charlotte Motor Speedway which is just up the road. I don't go by there very often (went for the Nissan Leaf display which was the subject of my previous post) but do enjoy wandering around from time to time. It is laid out something like a racetrack...very interesting. 
Final photo is not in Concord, but rather is the Red Oak Brewery which I believe is in Gibsonville, NC; sort of between Greensboro, NC and Burlington, NC. Took this photo on the way back to Richmond on March 14. Front of the brewery is glass and you can see the big tanks where they make the beer. Have not made a stop there yet on the way home (or to Richmond) but its in the future plans. Often I will make a stop at places of interest along the way; have been in Durham, NC, stopped at Tanger Outlet on the way to Concord this last trip..been a few other places I have checked out. Sometimes its a nice break to just see what is out there along the road. There are a lot of interesting places between Concord and Richmond, as well as many places in those areas.
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