Few days on the road....Florida's forgotten coast....

[Smokinjoe]

Just rolled in from a much needed road trip . We took ( 4 ) days and rode down to St. Marks , Florida to check out " The Forgotten Coast " .



We stayed two nights at The Shell Island Fish Camp a very cool place out away from eveything.Anyone know why the block's are stacked and not layed in the traditional method ? DAMNIFIKNOW







We took a nice long ride saturday all the way up The Fogotten Coast through Carrabelle,St.George,Apalachicola. The St.Marks lighthouse is a beautiful ride out into the swamps that end at The Gulf Of Mexico.









Hooked up with my friend Rick ( Flask ) and some of the Florida Valkyrie riders. Got to meet Rick's brother Mike and Eddie ( Tropic traveler ) for the first time.





I paid close attention hoping to see a Gator it was pretty cold sunday morning for Florida this time of year it was 35 when Paul and I came out of the motel and hit the road .



After a nice 25 cents a piece raw oyster lunch in Carrabella Paul and I went on up The Costal Highway through Apalachicola.





I'm not sure but I'm guessing this has been here since Hurricane Dennis in 2005 that hit this area very hard.



Picture's below does'nt do justice to just how many oyster shells was piled up at this place in Apalachicola.





Paul and I got back in late sunday night after a all day ride up the coast and back.



On the way back home we zigged and zagged our way back up through the panhandle of Florida and into Georgia all on backroads. Came into the small town of Greenville, Fl and saw it was the hometown of Ray Charles.



Paul and his buddy Ray.Paul said " When I was in the Army in 1960 Ray was BIG at that time".



After making our way into Georgia we rode through Irwinsville site of the President Jefferson Davis Memorial. This is where the yankees captured him after The War of Northern Aggression. The yankee's fired on each other at this site killing each other in the progress.It was closed but I jumped the gate and took some photo's anyway.







The Blood Stained Banner fly's high over the Memorial .



This was a great ride and one I'll always remember the weather was cool but not that bad and my rain gear never left my saddlebag and that's always a plus.

" The Money Shot " taken at Alligator Point over-looking The Gulf Of Mexico.

[Smokinjoe]

 
 

[pierre]

Lucky guys!
Need 3 more years to work!
I'll love to retire and go south in winter.
Pierre

[JetDriver]

Thanks Joe.  Looks like it was a great trip!

[MP]

Great pics of a great ride, Joe.  Thanks again!  Once again, if it weren't for the farm up here, I would move down your way, just to get to go riding with you and the gang.

Dang making a living is getting in the way again!  LOL

MP

[Challenger]

Thanks for posting the ride pics, very nice! I'm envious, How does the Valk handle on those oyster shells?

[don07tncav]

Looks like another fantastic trip Joe! Appreciate you posting the pictures!

[Dragon2000]

Those are fantastic pictures Joe! I too am envious as the temp here today (Canada) was around 32 and freezing rain. I might add, nice looking bikes too.

On of the places I want to visit is Patriots Point across the bay from Charleston. Just wondering, have to been there?

http://www.patriotspoint.org/plan_your_visit/

[Smokinjoe]

Those are fantastic pictures Joe! I too am envious as the temp here today (Canada) was around 32 and freezing rain. I might add, nice looking bikes too.

On of the places I want to visit is Patriots Point across the bay from Charleston. Just wondering, have to been there?

http://www.patriotspoint.org/plan_your_visit/

Those are fantastic pictures Joe! I too am envious as the temp here today (Canada) was around 32 and freezing rain. I might add, nice looking bikes too.

On of the places I want to visit is Patriots Point across the bay from Charleston. Just wondering, have to been there?

http://www.patriotspoint.org/plan_your_visit/

Yes I've been there they claim if they don't get more money the  USS Yorktown will be taking on water in a few years from lack of maintaining

[clintsdivco]

Joe,  I sure enjoyed your ride report.  It looked like a great time.  Keep the reports coming.

Clint

[MP]

Joe,  I sure enjoyed your ride report.  It looked like a great time.  Keep the reports coming.

Clint

Clint,  good to hear from you!

MP

[clintsdivco]

Joe,  I sure enjoyed your ride report.  It looked like a great time.  Keep the reports coming.

Clint

Clint,  good to hear from you!

MP

Thanks MP,  I check the board everytime I get on the computer, just don't post too often.  I don't think I have missed a single post on the board since joining.  As I travel and come close to anyone's location I try to stop by and visit with them.  As others have said, this is like a second Family.

I had a great visit with Fritz after leaving PDC this year.  I am going to go back up to Washington next month and plan on stopping by and seeing Oldman while I am out there.

Clint

[oldman]

Joe, great pic's and write up.  Bit jealous of your ride as we are in the upper 30's/low 40's and dry.  Couple hours of riding in those temps is about these old bones will take.  Still waiting for moisture.

Clint, good to see you posting.  Should be home most of winter, might take a trip to Disneyland end of March.

[El Borrego]

Nice write-up and pics. And a good trip.  Can't wait to get this shoulder well so I can ride again.