Saturday-Trip Journal Day Two (Part 1)

theMan’s Birthday day!

I think it was too quiet here because we both woke up at 4:00 a.m. wide awake pissed off at the birds chirping. Finally fell back asleep though and woke up at a more respectable 7:00 a.m. Had coffee on the porch and partook of the free English muffins and fireplace while we planned our day.

Another beautiful day, slightly cooler and we’re thinking it might rain but our bitchin’ covered porch will be perfect for storm watching.

9:00 a.m.: Our plans: state park trails then Raven’s Grin haunted house. Followed by a birthday meal grilled out on the porch by yours truly. WOOT!

3:30 p.m.: Okay so it’s now later in the day. We went on a couple trails at a free state park down the road and hiked several look-out points and decided to try to hunt down a boat tour place. We eventually gave up and visited the local antique store. It was cool but pricey plus we were starting to get hungry. Came back to the cabin and ate and took the best nap I’ve had in awhile. 2 hours of crossword puzzles while theMan slept next to me all wrapped up in each other’s limbs while a cool breeze from the windows blew over us. I had forgotten what it was like to sleep with windows and doors wide open not fearing intruders. All we needed was our puppy at the foot of the bed.

theMan started getting sick and was sore from the previous day’s work-out and our hike so I gave him a massage. We then decided to head into town to visit some of the local culture. Plus, he was craving French fries. Hey, it’s his birthday, I can’t argue with a man’s craving for French fries!

The town has a lot (LOADS) of bikers everywhere. Several huge bike shops, tattoo parlors and biker bars on the main drag. It’s like the town loves the biker tourists. There are signs everywhere: Bikers welcome! We’re hoping to score a ride, I’ll let you know.