Author Topic: Father/Daughter evening ride (Read 2905 times)

JC85 · « **on:** July 23, 2019, 08:09:39 PM »

My 15 year old daughter has been asking to start riding with me, more often. This evening was a perfect 84 degrees, and she had a sweet tooth, so we rode about 30 miles up the highway to the closest Dairy Queen in Iola, KS.

I'm not sure which she enjoyed more; the ride or her chocolate brownie extreme blizzard.

We took the back way home for some more relaxed, scenic riding. Stopped off at a historical marker south of Iola that I had driven by a hundred or so times, before, but had never taken the time to check out. It turned out to be a memorial plaque for a local military General.

Oddly, there were no details, other than the General's name and the date that the memorial was erected.

Took a slight detour to the west, when we got to Humboldt, and stopped off at the Neosho River Park.

Despite the fact that the crazy amounts of rain stopped weeks ago, the Neosho is still raging high. The transition from smooth to rough water is where a large, currently invisible dam is.

Another example of how high the river is running. These steps normally go down another 2 flights to a fishing landing.

Of course, I had to take a couple of glamour shots of the old girl to make her feel pretty.

All in all, a great father/daughter ride.

Lannis · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:17:49 PM »

Being squired around on that Eldo will spoil her for riding on anything else! But that's a good thing ....

Thanks for the tale and pics!

Lannis

yogidozer · « **Reply #2 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:22:34 PM »

Always nice to see a parent and their children doing things together.

JC85 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:23:54 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on July 23, 2019, 08:17:49 PM

Being squired around on that Eldo will spoil her for riding on anything else! But that's a good thing ....

She's already asked me if I'll one day pass the Eldo down to her, as my dad passed it down to me.

DougG · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:27:49 PM »

Makin' memories. That's what it's all about, JC. Good for you!

Be well,
DougG

Kev m · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:39:10 PM »

Good stuff!

Tom H · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:41:48 PM »

Very nice!!

Tom

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:53:09 PM »

Ditto all above.

GliderJohn

PJPR01 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2019, 09:19:47 PM »

Ice cream, motorcycles and a willing rider...great combo JC!

Lannis · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2019, 09:21:34 PM »

Quote from: JC85 on July 23, 2019, 08:23:54 PM

She's already asked me if I'll one day pass the Eldo down to her, as my dad passed it down to me.

So what'ja tell her?

My son is lusting after my BSA A10 Golden Flash

and hinting about what might happen to it when I'm "past riding it", to the point of I'm thinking of hiring a food taster when he's by ..... !

Lannis

Rhodan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2019, 09:30:48 PM »

You're a good pop. Nice pics and a nice tale.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2019, 09:51:29 PM »

She would be welcome at Cedar Vale .

Dusty

Ratcrazy · « **Reply #12 on:** July 23, 2019, 10:27:40 PM »

A Fine Way to Spend Quality Time and Make Memories..... Good On you Dad!

JC85 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2019, 10:33:40 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on July 23, 2019, 09:51:29 PM

She would be welcome at Cedar Vale .

Dusty

Already planning on bringing her down with me, next year.

JC85 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2019, 10:45:11 PM »

Quote from: Lannis on July 23, 2019, 09:21:34 PM

So what'ja tell her?

My son is lusting after my BSA A10 Golden Flash

and hinting about what might happen to it when I'm "past riding it", to the point of I'm thinking of hiring a food taster when he's by ..... !

Lannis

Better watch out, because that is one gorgeous bike! Haha. I told her the same thing my dad told me, years ago: One day...far, far into the future.

bobrebos · « **Reply #15 on:** July 24, 2019, 12:11:49 AM »

Good memories formed for father and daughter. Thanks for the pics too.

s1120 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 24, 2019, 07:48:32 AM »

That's awesome! My 13 year old daughter loves riding with me. She was a natural and took to it right away.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #17 on:** July 24, 2019, 09:57:13 AM »

Something she will always remember. Keep up the good work! You only get ONE chance, and you seem to be doing it well!

vintagehoarder · « **Reply #18 on:** July 24, 2019, 11:56:56 AM »

Enjoy every minutes, mine grew up n my bikes, and is now off working on her Doctorate. Time flies, miss those days.

injundave · « **Reply #19 on:** July 24, 2019, 03:32:55 PM »

Great stuff JC. My 21 yr old daughter has just taken over my old V50. We are already planning out first long trip together in October.

s1120 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 24, 2019, 04:12:53 PM »

Quote from: injundave on July 24, 2019, 03:32:55 PM

Great stuff JC. My 21 yr old daughter has just taken over my old V50. We are already planning out first long trip together in October.

That's awesome!! my daughter and I took a quick buzz to the store today on the bike... 50 miles later we showed up at home.. :)

severely · « **Reply #21 on:** July 25, 2019, 06:59:02 AM »

Good story and pics, you're a great dad. I sure miss those days and yes, the Eldo is going to my daughter when I leave. Got an 11 year old grandson up next, looking forward to more memories.

TimmyTheHog · « **Reply #22 on:** July 25, 2019, 11:31:33 AM »

beautiful man!

always love a good tale and good old exploration trip with the love one no less!

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