Comments on: Attitude Adjustment

By: Thad

Thad — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:50:00 +0000

Hi Steve,
I’m stumbled upon your blog while researching Vespas. I’m thinking about buying an LX150 soon. I couldn’t believe it when I read about your trip to Shamokin! I grew up in Shamokin and still crave “Coney Burgers.” It is an institution that will be there for generations to come. I am familiar with central PA also since graduating from Penn State 10 years ago. I’ve lived in Oregon for the last 9 years and look forward to scooting around the Rogue Valley. Great blog! -thad

By: eldercattus

eldercattus — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:24:00 +0000

I remembered you advice on my trip, ending yesterday, up 322 & back, starting from mid-New Jersey. The hi-speed trek from Harrisburg, against a strong headwind, exhausted me and I bummed out at Milroy. Nice Best Western motel there. On the way back, I got off on the old road (22?), and kept to that as long as possible. About 396 miles in a couple of days, on a Burgman 650. I’d do it again, too!

By: Giest

Giest — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 01:58:00 +0000

I got completely caught up in that website dedicated to Centralia. What an interesting story. Definitely a place I would love to visit some day. I think I’m due for a bit of rolling zen myself. Now if only the weather would agree…

By: gary

gary — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:17:00 +0000

I've been feeling much the same way of late, Steve. No matter how rich my life is with riding experiences now, depression is still the down-side of my bio-rythms. There are some days when I am just inexplicably down.

I've been telling friends that my blog is eating my life, and I took a short break from it last weekend. But I rode my scooter to work today, and I will be posting again tonight.

Glass half-full, glass half-full, glass half-full... not a bad mantra.

Ride well,
=gc=

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:40:00 +0000

hrw115: It is strange how the cemetary seems to resist the fire. In the link to the Centralia site there are pictures of the place that will give you a better idea of what happened there.

bill: Indeed! The scooter ride has a strong ability to transform the pliable mind.

jack: Thanks for you feedback and kind words. Riding and sharing are strong medicine for me. I am glad you find something in it as well.

By: Jack

Jack — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 08:14:00 +0000

Steve, the ride is an amazing "attitude adjuster" and cam be the great day brightener. For me coming to read your latest entry is my aa and day brightener.

Thanks for your love of the ride and the great photos you submit.

By: Bill Sommers

Bill Sommers — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:49:00 +0000

There always seems to be a pitcher full off sweet scootering to fill an empty glass. Glad to see that you topped off.

Have fun,
Bill

By: hrw115

hrw115 — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:49:00 +0000

This sentence just really stuck with me for some reason: “Six houses remain a new municipal building, and a cemetery that seems to magically resist the movement of the fire.” I almost wish I could see a picture of the cemetery.

By: Steve Williams

Steve Williams — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:29:00 +0000

DBrent: It has been hot here too. Yesterday it was in the mid 90's. Just a hot breeze while riding. Give me the cold anyday!

irondad: What can I say other than thank you. You have been an source of inspiration and support for a long time.

I had forgotten about Prince Valiant. It used to be a must read comic strip in the Sunday paper as a kid. Tales from the days of King Irondad....

Tim: Yeah, took me a long time to talk about things. Up to that point everything was fine....*grin*

eldercattus: I find rolling meditation as well most of the times I ride. This past one was unusual for me.

As far as riding route 322--it would be a good ride if you don't mind some congested areas in the southeast or some four-lane highways in the central part of the state. I have driven the entire length in Pennsylvania and it passes through interesting scenic and man-made wonders.

Once 322 leaves Harrisburg it is a beautiful ride along the Juniata River to Lewistown and then over the Seven Mountains into the Nittany Valley. The scenery continues to be nice almost all the way to Jamestown and the crossing into Ohio.

Lots of stuff along the way to look at. How long do you think it would take? The more I think about it the better it sounds!

By: eldercattus

eldercattus — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:10:00 +0000

2nd post. Steve, I’m considering a multi-day trip, along the length of US 322, from its origin in atlantic City, NJ, to terminus at City Hall in Cleveland, OH. I won’t be in a hurry. Got any thoughts on the route.