Nice day in Richmond, went exploring with a friend from work-Keith, who is standing in front of The Stone House which is located in Forest Hill Park. That park is one of my favorite places in Richmond, and soon I will be relocating from my current apartment to one in that area. Looking forward to some new places to explore in that area, which is one of my favorite in Richmond. I have been in my apartment for the past three years, and am looking forward to a change (helped by a rather hefty rent increase). There are though some good values in Richmond, though it does take some looking.
I enjoy playing guitar, Keith and I wandered over to Short Pump. Liked this Fender line of "Pawn Shop Guitars" which is pretty cool. Sam Ash and Guitar Center are virtually side by side (a short walk from each other) which I have always thought is sort of nuts-but seems to work for them both. Not the first time I have seen that sort of thing, but among the most successful. Fun to check out all the items for sale there, there are some very interesting musical instruments and among those two you can pretty much find about anything you want. I also enjoy Richmond Music Center which also has some interesting instruments to check out.
While in Short Pump we also made a stop at Quaker Steak and Lube. Enjoyed some of their fine chicken wings and a frosty cold beverage. Often went to the one in Concord, NC for their bike night, and the Richmond version will also start their bike night (which happens on Wednesday) in a few short weeks.
Finally, made a stop at Velocity Motorcycles, which is one of my favorite motorcycle shops in Richmond. They always have some interesting bikes-used bikes from Italy, Japan, Germany and England (as well as the occasional Harley-Davidson) , and many of them are restored classics. They also sell Royal Enfield motorcycles. There you can also find riding gear, and other items of interest to bikers. They also have motorcycle rental, and a very nice maintenance department. They sell new Royal Enfield motorcycles (the 500cc Bullet) which is now made in India and China. In the photo at left, there is a Ducati in the window, one at left and black bike at right is a German made BMW.
Not paid to say nice things about any of these places, these are just places that I enjoy visiting from time to time. Fun to get out and explore this fine and interesting city, but sometimes its fun to enjoy things that I enjoy when back in North Carolina. This was a very fine day indeed!
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