Spring Winding down in the Miami Valley

 

I really enjoy living by the lakes. Always interesting things to see, including the new life. Robins put a next on my porch, I left it alone and these four little guys are there. Fun to see them, and the parents are really working hard keeping them fed. Lots of amazing birds to be seen here, some raising families. Geese are really protective and let you know if you get too close. 

The aircraft photo (those are C-17s by the way) was taken when I was heading in the car to Fairborn which is where Wright Patterson Air Force base is located. The Bunny I took in my yard, always enjoy watching those gentle creatures. Finally a family of geese crossing the road in my neighborhood. Summer is just around the corner, with Memorial Day being the "Unoffical" start of the season. Will soon be firing up the grills and enjoying Summertime here in Ohio.  

Graceland (May 10-16, 2021)

Amazing first time trip, Debbie and me drove to Memphis, TN to visit Graceland. Amazing house owned by a remarkable man...Elvis. Got a few photos of the house, his grave and just a few of the toys and items from his career. This is just a small fraction of what can be seen there, it was an amazing visit and had a wonderful time. In fact Memphis has a lot more to offer and will be returning to that city in the future!

We also spent an overnight in Louisville, KY on the way there, and coming back had a couple of days in Rising Sun Indiana. It was a fantastic trip.  

   

 

North Dixie Exploration (May 15, 2021)

Had some business in the area, dropped my wife off at Hollywood Casino and did some exploring at some of my favorite places...motorcycle shops on North Dixie Drive. This at left and the two photos below is Joe's Cycle. They are a Triumph and Yamaha dealer (they also sell Zero Motorcycles). I have had work done there since coming to this area, and have nothing but good things to say about them. Fine people and so far at least have gotten nothing but first rate service and quality work. Nice shop and a fun place to visit from time to time.  

This is Buckeye Harley-Davidson. I had never been there, and certainly was impressive for sure. Most Harley dealerships are really something to see and this one was no exception. They have a good selection of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and a nice looking shop area. No prices on the motorcycles, I guess if you have to ask you can't afford them. Lots of employees and they were eager to ask if I needed anything. I have never had a Harley in all my years of riding but I do admire them from a distance. Know some people who ride them and they speak well of them (mostly).  

Finally, got a couple of photos of the Dixie Drive-In. I used to love to watch movies at drive in theaters back in the day, and good to see at least on a limited basis that day is still upon us. 

As you can probably see in the photo below, there are two screens there, so you have a choice of movies. I have seen that a few times in the modern Drive-ins and this was no exception. Apparently they are going to have a concert there, or a concert movie. Not sure as this is still the age of Covid though that is rapidly going away at the vaccine is out there now (and I have gotten mine for damn sure. Nice to see things getting more back to normal and people able to get out again. Science is a beautiful thing indeed