Northern Va Ride II

[hovmaven]

Well, as you evaluate offers, please don't sell Sadie to Crash . . ..  

[DNA]

I washed the road salt off GS last weekend.

At one point I thought I found an angle that looked attractive.

I was wrong.  This is one ugly bike.  

[hovmaven]

Well, at least it doesn't take up much space. . ..  

[twist]

Well, at least it doesn't take up much space. . ..  

the stock sidecases are pretty wide, jesse odyssey cases are narrower (and have more capacity)

[DNA]

The side cases are on the shelf already - I will order a nice Givi silver top box with 2 mounts soon.

[hovmaven]

And so the spending begins. . ..  

[DrD]

 This is one ugly bike.  

Remember:  You can't see it when you are riding.    But then you stop, get off, and look.  

[DNA]

Did I mention all the angles and sharp parts to snag your hands while washing it in the cold?

[hovmaven]

Did I mention all the angles and sharp parts to snag your hands while washing it in the cold?

An Asphalt paint scheme doesn't require washing. . ..  

[DrD]

Once this week I commuted on the Dancing Hippo.  I went in late, so I ended up on the third level which I haven't parked on before.  I found a half-space!  It looks like this used to be a 'no park' area for access to a door, but something changed and the yellow stripes were scrubbed off.  So it is a parking space, but too narrow for a car (maybe a SmartCar).  



I won't be using the spot for very long:  I accepted a job offer.  In a few weeks I will be working in a big, blue building near Rt 28 and Willard.  Lots of parking and about 4 miles from our house.  

[DNA]

Congrats!

4 miles sure beats the other option(s).

Do they need a concervative DNA guy?

[hovmaven]

Very cool.  

Looks like things are looking up, or down, as the case may be.    

Have fun.  And please, don't buy a scooter for the short commute. . ..  

[DrD]

Off from the usual topics:

I know there are quite a few excellent restaurants around here.  There is another one now:  The View at Alto Plaza, on the 3rd floor of the Alto Plaza Restaurant.  Last Tuesday I met an old friend there for dinner and I was greatly impressed.  Tonight Dot and I went there to celebrate our job situations (me getting another one and her promotion) -- we were both knocked over by the food and setting!  Nice special which they are running since the View only opened a couple of weeks back: Buy an entree and the second one is free.  

Now, I normally wouldn't post this, but we hope this place stays in business.  Both night there was the two at the table I was at and two other customers at another table.  Maybe they get packed on the weekends?

[hovmaven]

Did you ride two up?    

[Joey Stalin]

I drive past the Auto Plaza all the time but it always looked a bit too "night club"-ee for me. Maybe I'll try it some time.

[DrD]

I drive past the Auto Plaza all the time but it always looked a bit too "night club"-ee for me. Maybe I'll try it some time.

The lower two levels are modern Mexican and quite tasty fare.  The third level was a 'night club' for some time -- it was changed over to the View restaurant only recently.

hov:  We drove.  Good wine there to be had.

[hovmaven]

Good gluten free options?

[DrD]

Good gluten free options?

YES!!!!  The chef is well aware of GF considerations.  Some can't be changed, some can be, and some are GF from the start.

Topic switch:

All the bikes are tucked away safely for the storm.

[twist]

2 feet of snow is going to be AWESOME!

[DrD]

2 feet of snow is going to be AWESOME!

There are many interpretations to "AWESOME".