Memorial Day Parade in Coraopolis with Chapter D

Nice turn out I thought for the parade. It was 91 degrees and HOT!! We met at the Neville Island Ice Rink - and off we went!

Follow the leader! Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to the parade we go!








And was it ever packed! And Hot! And long! Free hot dogs and drinks at the VFW! Nice place to cool off in this heat!

Have you thanked a Vet today? 

Horse Shoes Carl Barrett's back yard

The score is 20-20, Carl throws his 2 green shoes...then I'm up. I threw the leaner first, then the ringer!!! Game ends at 25-20! I still cant' believe I threw this!!! My dad must be sitting on a cloud in heaven, proud as punch! Or did I have devine intervention???


The white tent was Janet's Penthouse suite! As usual had great food, great company and a few great horse shoe games!The Pineapple Upside Down cake survived the 67 mile ride in the trunk of the goldwing! Had a wonderful time as usual! We're going back for July 4th! 

Great view from Rt 281 off Rt 40

Rt 281 is one of our favorite roads in Somerset County, and the panaramic views are breath taking, even at 70 mph!! Look how clear they all turned out! It was a great day to ride after all today!! 

Addison Toll House Rt 40

Far left top corner, a view of the mountain range from Rt 40, just before the Great Crossing's bridge and the Yough Dam.

And the Addison Toll House, bottom left and next to it was is a picture of the original Great Crossings Bridge at the turn of the century. 

Mt Washington Tavern, Rt 40

The Conestoga wagon was out in the "garage" and the upper left corner was the sign in the front yard. 

Mt Washington Tavern, Rt 40

More from the inside of the tavern.

These beds were rope beds. 

Mt Washington Tavern - inside

This was kool to see! All the rooms were so quiet... 

Mt. Washington Tavern, Rt 40

Here is the Mt. Washington Tavern on Rt 40, near Fort Necessity. And the man at the bar had home made root beer which Phil gladly sampled. And how about this kitchen?? 

The National Road Festival Wagon Train

Wagon's Ho!

As we drove out of Uniontown, the wagon train was coming from the east. Here are the scouts for the wagon train.





We stopped the bike to watch them all go by. The horses were beautiful, and those dark, cold clouds hung around.....



And this was the shot of the wagon train headed into Uniontown.

Searight's Toll House, National Rd., Rt 40

Finally got inside the Searight's Toll House. Chilly day, but was fun!!! Quite a small home with furnishings of the time.





This is the view directly in front of the bike off the top of Phil's helmet. This is the view of Rt 40 headed into Uniontown. 

The Farmers Inn ride

Great ride to the Farmer's Inn! This riding club knows how to ride! Great formation, traveled at the speed limit and up to 5 mph over! No snails or slow pokes in this club! I give these guys an A+!!!



Busy parking lot! Lots of bikes! And best of all, good food and good company! Had a great time and look forward to going on many rides with these guys! Finally a bike club that is well organized and knows how to ride!

The Petting Zoo at the Farmers Inn in Sigel, PA

Nice wolf....he paces ALOT!!



This sleepy bear was just so cute and cuddly resting his furry head inside his tire swing!


The turtle... a big turtle!!









New baby red foxes born this past March taking a snooze.

Claysville

Welcome to Claysville, PA

Named for Henry Clay.












Nice shot of the S-Bridge past the red roof on the left...












Close up from the road side.....





Pioneer Mother

Wagon trian days..... 

The National Road

Searights Toll House

Built in 1835 used to collect tolls on the National road. There are only two of these left. The other is in Addison, near the Yough Dam, Somerfield, PA. Where the Great Crossing's bridge is 50 ft under water.