WORK BREAK: After a grueling morning of riding twisty
two-lane highways, I take a break at the Lake Nimrod Dam to
stretch my legs and take some pictures.
two-lane highways, I take a break at the Lake Nimrod Dam to
stretch my legs and take some pictures.
Office on wheels makes work fun
| November 2005 |
By Robert Shearon
It was another day at the office.
Of course, my office mainly consists of my motorcycle, cell phone, camera and
notebook.
I know what you’re thinking. I make myself sick sometimes, too.
t was a glorious day when I set out recently on my appointed rounds, which
involved riding briskly up Arkansas 7 to Russellville to start delivering copies of Riding
South to motorcycle shops, motels and restaurants.
The bike was running great, the weather was perfect and I was wearing my new
white Riding South shirt.
When I got to Lake Nimrod I pulled into the park and rode to the dam. I really like
the Lake Nimrod Dam. It’s very picturesque.
There’s a nice picnic area there and it’s fun to go there and have lunch, look at
the reservoir and take pictures. I spent a few minutes there then went on my way, as it
was too early for lunch.
As I approached a gas station a few miles south of Russellville I spied two men
obviously out for a pleasure cruise.
I pulled in next to them and gave them each a copy of Riding South. They were
Dave Kenney and Greg Russell, both of Houston Texas.
Kenney had a brand-new KLR 650 he was breaking in and Russell was along for
the ride on his 2001 Bandit 1200.
Russell said they planned to do some scenic loops through Arkansas, including
the Pig Trail.
They were looking for a Kawasaki shop to do the 600 mile service on the KLR. I
directed them to the Kawasaki shop in Russellville. I met them there a little later which
is where I took their picture.
Later in the day I went to Conway where I met some members of the Gap Riders,
the local Christian Motorcyclist Association chapter.
I visited with road captain David Hawks and chaplain Chappie Pettus as well as
members Sambo Santiago and John Jones.
Their clubhouse is in a pawnshop. They seemed like a bunch of really nice guys and
we had a nice visit before I had to head out to finish my rounds.
It was an amazingly fun day - for a work day that is.
It was another day at the office.
Of course, my office mainly consists of my motorcycle, cell phone, camera and
notebook.
I know what you’re thinking. I make myself sick sometimes, too.
t was a glorious day when I set out recently on my appointed rounds, which
involved riding briskly up Arkansas 7 to Russellville to start delivering copies of Riding
South to motorcycle shops, motels and restaurants.
The bike was running great, the weather was perfect and I was wearing my new
white Riding South shirt.
When I got to Lake Nimrod I pulled into the park and rode to the dam. I really like
the Lake Nimrod Dam. It’s very picturesque.
There’s a nice picnic area there and it’s fun to go there and have lunch, look at
the reservoir and take pictures. I spent a few minutes there then went on my way, as it
was too early for lunch.
As I approached a gas station a few miles south of Russellville I spied two men
obviously out for a pleasure cruise.
I pulled in next to them and gave them each a copy of Riding South. They were
Dave Kenney and Greg Russell, both of Houston Texas.
Kenney had a brand-new KLR 650 he was breaking in and Russell was along for
the ride on his 2001 Bandit 1200.
Russell said they planned to do some scenic loops through Arkansas, including
the Pig Trail.
They were looking for a Kawasaki shop to do the 600 mile service on the KLR. I
directed them to the Kawasaki shop in Russellville. I met them there a little later which
is where I took their picture.
Later in the day I went to Conway where I met some members of the Gap Riders,
the local Christian Motorcyclist Association chapter.
I visited with road captain David Hawks and chaplain Chappie Pettus as well as
members Sambo Santiago and John Jones.
Their clubhouse is in a pawnshop. They seemed like a bunch of really nice guys and
we had a nice visit before I had to head out to finish my rounds.
It was an amazingly fun day - for a work day that is.
JOY RIDING: Greg Russell (left) and Dave Kenney enjoy a
recent fall day by riding some scenic Arkansas highways.
recent fall day by riding some scenic Arkansas highways.
GAP RIDERS: Hanging out at the Gap Riders’ clubhouse
recently were, from left, David Hawks, Chappie Pettus, John
Jones and Sambo Santiago. They show excellent taste in
reading material.
recently were, from left, David Hawks, Chappie Pettus, John
Jones and Sambo Santiago. They show excellent taste in
reading material.