Work

The long weekend was much better than work, but such is life. I found out the reflector I broke on my bike only costs $7.00 to fix, but the exhaust I want will be too much. I have to make that decision today.

My DC Special Friends are back in town - they've safely arrived from NOLA. Check out the blogged pics.

Final Gas Report

Last night was crazy madness as usual in CMH. I saw lots of friends! Stayed with BS and had lunch with Merritt and BS at Max & Ermas (shock) today. I left the Vespa in CMH as previously discussed. Dotster & Kelley drove me to the airport and Timmy picked me up at BWI so I didn't have to take the train.

Had a nice dinner with Michael, TB, LW, and Timmy at Stoney's - love their food.

Here's the final gas report. I forgot to check when I left, but the last time I looked, I had ridden just short of 500 miles getting to my various destinations and rolling around in each of them. Total fill ups - 7.604 Gallons for $22.28. I actually didn't fill it up before I left so I can't do an actual mpg calculation, but it should come out somewhere between 55-65 mpg! Try that in an SUV!

#1 - 2.522 / $7.16
#2 - 1.231 / $3.53
#3 - 2.065 / $6.25
#4 - 1.786 / $5.34

Looking forward to Scoot-A-Que in two weeks and the ride back to DC! Hopefully the weather will be good.

Holy X2

A second latin dancer at Havanna. John tells me they are a commodity in CMH these days. We may have to move back. I mean this aint Home Depot and they are still lining up!

Another

So I generally blog only once per location, but this is Gonzales at Havanna. I bought him a drink earlier after being introduced by friends. He's too tall, but otherwise. Oh my jeebus.

Havanna

So it is a stripper chase! This is "Jay Crew" at Havanna. Hot! Hot! Hot!

Sunday Service

It may not be church, but it is worship. Gotta love Garrett's Saloon! This is "Evan" and there are three others here tonight.

Columbus OH

Sky and Ashes greet me at my final destination. I arrived at about 7:30 and will grill out with the girls then drink with the boys.

Licking

I forgot to blog at 5:30 when I left my parent's house....just passing through Licking.

Goat Eats!

She likes the corn!

Goat

Whit completed her mansion inspection and was impressed! Now she is posing with Goat for a photo op!

Shopping

Picked up Whit and had to stop for some nails and calf supplement for Dad. Keith drove since the Vespa would not accomodate such purchases.

Scoot-A-Que 10

A change of plans! I had the brilliant idea to see when my old scooter club, The Columbus Cutters, was having its annual scooter rally. You can imagine my excitement when I found out it is in two weeks AND it is the 10th anniversary. I've decided to leave the Vespa in Columbus and fly back home Monday! I'll be spending time with Whitney tomorrow and then going to stay with friends tomorrow night.

In two weeks I'll fly back in to Columbus, do the rally on Saturday and Sunday, then scoot back to DC! I even called my old scooter mechanic's shop. I may have some modifications done on the Vespa while she is waiting on my return. I think a high performance exhaust kit will give me the added passing power I need in the mountains for the return trip so I can go through WV/MD instead of the turnpike. They are calling me Tuesday with a quote and to let me know if they can fit it in before the rally! Fun times.

Holmes County

Had a fantastic afternoon with Jeffrey, his Mom, and two Sisters. We ate home made pierogis, noodles, and some other polish dish with ham and cabbage. Yummy. After birthday cake for his Mom, I finished the journey and arrived at my parent's farm! Safe and sound.

Bergholz OH

Here to see Jeffrey and his family!

Off to Ohio

Bye Bye Pittsburgh!

Gas Summary Report

We had a fantastic time last night! I had a few beers after arriving and then showered to get the black road grime/bug guts off my face. We went to dinner at a cute local pub and then went to two bars and a pizza joint (tasty.) Let me just say that Long Islands were $1 at the Saloon and you know how I am with a clearance price friends....we needed the pizza at the end of the night.

So here's a cost recap for you doubters...this trip makes sense for fuel prices alone:

Gas fill up #1 - 2.522 Gallons for $7.16
Gas fill up #2 - 1.231 Gallons for $3.53
Total fill ups - 3.753 Gallons for $10.69

Now I didn't have quite a full tank when I left and I have 3/4 of a tank now. This is some economical and green driving friends. I'm not doing it solely to have people stare at me on the turnpike for shock value; I'm doing it for the environment.

Pizza with bacon!

Cut it! Serve it! Swallow it! It looks tastactular!

Liquor Luge

Is it always a theme party in the burgh? The boys have no complaints and neither do I. Holla (that's for you Michael)

Pittsburgh PA

Rolling in! It would be 4.5 hours but this downtown rush hour traffic sucks. Looks like it might take an extra half hour. How's this for mobile blogging? Safety First!

Somerset PA

Stopped at the turnpike rest area for a smokey treat!