The heavy autumn melancholy has lessened and the fall riding has increased.

I do love Saint’s Cafe but generally only when it is less than packed. That means early weekend mornings or late afternoons before they close.

I’ve been to many of the places that appear in that film. My mother grew up not far from where it was shot in Salzburg and St. Wolfgang. Lovely area. Great song.

Oh, the song is A Few of My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music…a film which, incidentally, I’e never seen in its entirety. I’e missed a few things too. 😉

Sad indeed. Hundreds of men memorized on the museum grounds, all lost in those final days.

I’ve convinced myself the sauna-like days are finished but I know you’re right. We’ve had many October days that were miserably hot.

Can’t guess the song. I think Kim thinks I’m musically impaired. Didn’t listen to much growing up. My musical experience was generated late in life and I was never good at hearing the lyrics. You’ll have to share the sing along song.

Riding in the New Hope area would be lovely. If you get that way make sure you stop at the Selvedge Yard Store. Some nice moto apparel and more there.

The open rural landscapes — cornfields, vineyards, forests — are great places to ride. I’m not getting enough of them at the moment.

Thank you for your kind words Phil. I think the seasonal change has inspired more thoughts worth posting. And riding is more common too. Should be more things appearing at the start of your day.

I can count on you Dom to help me adjust to the cold weather state of mind. Already I’ve felt my feet getting cold. Last night I wore a wool cap on our dog walk. I’ve had the heated grips on twice already. And the winter riding jacket has been put into service on a number of cold mornings.

Cold weather riding still energizes — mind and body. Thought the body is growing less and less tolerant. I hope I never get to the stage where I just park the scooter for the winter.

Good tips about becoming wary. I’m dusting off those skills…