If you have seen actors trying to nail down roles you can understand that it can be a very hard and grinding task.
A line is stated to another and there comes a look of first bewilderment and then… almost fear.
In the 1950s through 1967 there was a wonderful television show – one of the first true greats called What’s My Line? It ran for a full 767 episodes, and the most famous panelist were husband and wife - Alan Ludden and Betty
White. The gist of the show was that four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
The very first guest? Marlene Dietrich. Yikes! Others included Julie Andrews, George, and Gracie Allen. The last Mystery Guest was the original host John Daly.
But the line I want to re-address is the line. Your line. My line.
For the last few weeks we've been highlighting some of the places you can visit during our Grand Finale Road Rally. From
great museums to drug addled bears, to the Great American Pastime... give a click to see what you can experience on this...
Backroads Grand Finale Road Rally!
The Fascinating Archaeological Discoveries That Put This West Virginia Island On The
Map The most famous island on the Ohio River. That’s a claim to fame that only Blennerhassett Island in West Virginia can boast! Here’s a bit of the fascinating history of this remarkable Ohio River island that helped put it on the map.
Located on the Ohio River near Parkersburg, West Virginia, Blennerhassett Island is a unique
destination that boasts a rich history and fascinating archaeology. This picturesque island has captivated the minds of historians, archaeologists, and tourists alike for centuries.
Mind-boggling as it is, they’re often one and the same.
Take a look at the map of Turkey and you’ll have to agree: It’s a curiously box-shaped country. “Why?” is the wrong question. Like most international borders, Turkey’s are the result of geopolitical accident, not of aesthetic or geometric design. A more
pertinent query: How rectangular is Turkey? Is it, perhaps, the most rectangular country in the world?
This August, Hermy’s BMW Triumph is celebrating a milestone that, on one hand, seems hard to believe, but on the other, is no surprise - Hermy’s has been setting riders up on two-wheeled, motorized freedom machines for 60 years!! SIXTY YEARS!
Plan to spend Friday, August 25th and Saturday, August 26th with the
Hermy’s crew and a few hundred of your fellow motorcycling buds to help us celebrate this very cool achievement. They'll have the Triumph factory demo truck here both days as well as lunch, ice cream, a caricature artist, store-wide discounts and deals.
The 10th Annual Rockaway Township UNICO Charity Motorcycle Run for the Kids...Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.... 60 mile Police Escorted Run throughout Northwest NJ. Registration starts at 8:30am at Peterson Field TOP PARKING LOT , Rockaway Township, NJ (off exit 35 on Rt. 80) Run starts 10:00 am sharp and ends at Millers Ale House at the Rockaway Mall Donation of $20 per rider / $10 per passenger
includes Free Breakfast (Coffee/Donut), escorted run, and Miller’s Ale House 10% discount coupon towards your purchase of lunch/drinks after the ride and we will have great raffle prizes, live music, and a 50/50! Monies raised by this event will be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital to help kids fighting Cancer For more information visit www.rtunico.org or call Matt at 973-975-5554
The GPX format is a file type that contains map data including coordinates on the Global Positioning System (GPS). Sadly though, there’s no universal standard, and GPX is just one of the many map data formats. But GPX is an open standard, so an increasing number of manufacturers use it as
a native format on their devices.
Google Maps uses the KML format for its map data, but they support many formats, including GPX. Google claims that they support all base map data, but certain formats will be easier to import than others. GPX is not one of those easy formats, so in this article, you’ll see how to convert a GPX file into a preferred format.
3rd Annual Laurel Highlands Weekend sponsored by the BMW MOA!!
September 21st-24th, 2023
Come join your friends at the Laurel Highlands BMW Rider's Club and the BMW MOA for a casual fall weekend in Pennsylvania! Registration is just $25.00 for the festivities and includes...Friday night catered B-B-Q dinner, a Meet-and-Greet hosted
by the BMW MOA for tire kickin', story tellin', and giveaways. Saturday is designated for exploring Central PA with GPS routes available. Saturday dinner is on your own or with new found friends
The base of operations for the weekend will be the COMFORT INN located at 202 Harmon Street, Somerset, PA, US, 15501. Discounted room rates of $89/night are
available on the Comfort Inn Link or calling the hotel directly at (814) 445-9611
Who Was one of the Greatest Bass Players of the 60s?
Carol Kaye - Bass Player Extraordinaire!
How Carol Kaye became a session bass icon: “I was in my sixth year as a studio guitarist when one day the bass player didn’t show up. The producer asked me...” If you’ve
ever wondered what connects Frank Zappa to Frank Sinatra, Burt Bacharach to The Beach Boys, the answer is Carol Kaye. The session legend tells the story behind her career and legendary bass recordings
Listed on the National Register of historical places, The Old Schoolhouse Inn & Restaurant is a feast for the eyes as well as
the tastebuds. This historic site, located in Downsville, is the perfect setting for lunch after a great ride, by yourself or with friends.
If you are done for the day's ride, the Inn, with four guest rooms, is the perfect place to rest your head. Park the bike, have a great meal and a cocktail and enjoy the country.
For our friend Scott - we're so happy you're
home!
33 Years is an American roots rock band from South Florida. Formed in 2009, the band is led by married couple Paula Tolly and Kevin Tolly. Multi-instrumentalists Paula and Kevin formed the group in 2009 after a twenty something year hiatus from the mainstream musical world. Clearly, 33 Years brings a vast array of Roots based music into focus with precision
execution.
Paula & Kevin take on their favorite Chicago cover!
Funny - it is one of our favorite Chicago tunes as well....
Maybe THE favorite - this is one of our “go to” songs for any stressed out moment. While the song was inspired more by the feel of a return home after a long tour,
its relaxed feel lends itself to a bit of mental decompression after a full and productive work week. After all whether we love or hate our jobs, by Friday, aren’t we all “Happy ‘Cause We’re Goin’ Home?”
That being the case.... click on the picture for 33's version, and on the text link for the original track from Chicago III.
In this issue we'll follow along for the ride to Nova Scotia, celebrate International Motorcycle Day and take a first ride on Honda's Street-Based Brute... the CB1000R!
