Author Archives: DrAiL

I was in a motel in Sioux Falls and one of the toilets had curious bump ins on the inside of the rim. I am not sure what the bump ins are used for. I cannot remember seeing them before. There were two toilet stalls in this bathroom, but only this one had the bumpContinue reading “CuRiOuS tOiLeT”

We drove by the Mattracks factory in Karlstad, MN. They had a good variety of tracked vehicles out there. I thought it was interesting one of their showpieces was a Smart car. They make everything from driven tracks to follower tracks (trailer tire replacement). If I ever move to a hilly country I will getContinue reading “MaTtRaCkS”

Sooo. It looks like taking a photo since our photos are synced is a viable option to texting. It came though on the IOS photo app. Way to think outside the box.

I was out for a walk and noticed I was walking the line. I looked up the definitions on definitions.net and they came up with this. walk the line(Verb)To maintain an intermediate position between contrasting choices, opinions, etc. walk the line(Verb)To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law orContinue reading “ThE LiNe”

I went to Ben’s Brewery in Yankton, SD. I was able to go to the upstairs room where they had a variety of hand crafted brews on tap. I had the Mango Wheat which had a good mango flavor. I love wheat beers. I am so glad towns are having their own breweries and experimenting.Continue reading “BeN’s BrEwErY”

The cutouts in the dirt roads are part of the coolness of riding Northeastern Nebraska. This is right off highway 12 (the outlaw trail) going south to Martinsburg for an awesome burger at Bob’s Bar… I have been in 31 countries and sometimes the adventures are right in your back yard no matter where youContinue reading “NoRtHeAsTeRn NeBrAsKa DiRt”

I’m on my spot. She’s not on hers. It appears she has snuck forward well within 6 feet of the person in front of her. Seems horribly non conformist. Does this make me safer? Now what happens? Nothing it looks like. I was going to move forward since she did. I did not though. SinceContinue reading “SpOtS”

Looking back to 2003 with my German buddies from the Harley Owners Group. We had many great rides together 1995-1998 from the south in Austria, to the north to Norway, to the east Czechoslovakia and to the west to France. We put many miles on together and have many memories. This is us at theirContinue reading “PoLiZi”

It is amazing how fast time moves along. Here is a picture of my dad and nephew at Ellsworth AFB housing. It was a happy day and my nephew seemed to really enjoy the moment. I probably haven’t owned this Harley since 2007. Nephew will be graduating soon. Dad has passed on to a betterContinue reading “KiD HaPpInEsS”

I am sooooo lucky to have a wife who is such a colorful and creative cook. Tonight’s specialty was stuffed pepper cups. So awesome. Dessert was apple crisp. life is great!!!