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Message started by Midnightrider on 10/12/10 at 08:49:13

Title: Fall Colors Up Close
Post by Midnightrider on 10/12/10 at 08:49:13

My wifes childhood best friend flew in Sunday to spend a few days with us. They grew up together in California. They havent seen each other in over 30 years. They wanted to do something special yesterday so I loaded up our bicycles and drove them to Damascus Virginia to ride the world famous Virginia Creeper Trail. They grew up together riding their bicycles through the streets of Bakersfield. Yesterday was like old times, riding bicycles together again after all these years. Couldnt ask for a better day, the weather was perfect and the fall leaves were at their peak. Here are a few pics. This is where the trail starts, at the top of Whitetop Mountainhttp://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper024.jpg A little history of the trail.http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper001.jpg California Girlshttp://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper008.jpg Fall Colors http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper023-1.jpg An old train trestle converted to a bridge http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper003.jpg This is one beautiful trail http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper005.jpg Cooling off spot http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper020.jpg An old train station converted to a gift and snack shop. This building is over 100 years old and full of old artifacts http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper012.jpg Your Christmas Tree might come from here http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper011.jpg It was a beautiful day and a great ride (18 miles), one we will not forget http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper007.jpg http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo2/mwshelton/VirginiaCreeper009.jpg

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Post by Phelonius on 10/12/10 at 08:59:37

What is the critter seen down hill through the trees in the second to last photo?

Phelonius

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Post by babyhog on 10/12/10 at 11:36:55

Awesome photos! Thanks for sharing. Looks like you all had a lovely time.

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Post by suzukirider on 10/12/10 at 13:43:04

Beautiful pictures and what a great place to bicycle.

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Post by kimchris1 on 10/12/10 at 15:46:46

Beautiful story and pictures. I am glad your wife and her longtime friend were finally able to get together. Is nice to have those memories and the pictures to go along as well.. :) kim

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Post by mick on 10/12/10 at 20:53:35

great pics Mike, boy it's beautiful there,is your wifes friend single ?
just asking.. ;)

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Post by Midnightrider on 10/13/10 at 06:27:26

Sorry Mick, she's married. I'll be on the lookout for ya [smiley=wink.gif]

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Post by bill67 on 10/13/10 at 06:42:49

Some very nice pictures,Your wife and her friend look like they could be sisters,Both very pretty.

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Post by Southpaw on 10/13/10 at 08:33:02

Beautiful pics. You have a nice place to ride out there! Using the old train routes for bike parks is a great idea! I used to ride the KATY trail through Missouri with my son when he was younger. Haven't been out there in about 5 years! I guess I'm getting a little fat and lazy these days!

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Post by mick on 10/13/10 at 08:45:18

330F151408100117600 wrote:

Now think southpaw, didn't we talk about this fat and lazy stuff ? Now pull yourself together man. Give me 50 ,NOW. ;)

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Post by Southpaw on 10/13/10 at 10:13:57

50 miles it is! I'll fire up the Savage immediately! 8-)

Title: Re: Fall Colors Up Close
Post by Midnightrider on 10/13/10 at 12:11:53

526E747569716076010 wrote:

Paw there is a non profit organization called "Rails To Trails" that buys old railway easements and turns them into biking and hiking trails. Its a great organization.

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Post by ALfromN.H. on 10/18/10 at 15:28:29

I took this picture of the yard across the street from where I work. It's the side yard of a horse doctor. No horses there at the time but the colors are nice and I thought it made a nice picture.
http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/10/18/bikepics-2082236-800.jpg

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Post by Midnightrider on 10/18/10 at 16:04:19

Beautiful colors Al!!!

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Post by mick on 10/18/10 at 16:05:58

29242A2A7E480 wrote:

yes it makes a very good picture ,and including the white fence added alot of charm .make a good painting.

Title: Re: Fall Colors Up Close
Post by kimchris1 on 10/18/10 at 16:10:12

Very beautiful Al. Thanks for sharing. :) kim