Rambling thru life

Here are some of the pictures and video LoriAnn took at the 2018 Patriot Ride.   The Patriot Ride has historically been focused on benefiting our local Active Military, Veterans and their Families. And this focus remains to this day and is as strong as ever!    This ride demonstrates dignity, honor and respect for those who are, and those who have served. “The Minnesota Patriot Guard is a 100% Volunteer, registered 501(c)3 non-profit Organization which ensures Honor, Dignity, and Respect at memorial services honoring Fallen Military Heroes, Honorably discharged Veterans, and line of duty Police, Firefighters, and First Responders.” The ride makes a big circle, passing a quarter mile by my home.  It also take us right past my church. If you enjoyed this blog entry, don't forget to select that follow function if you have't already.   Leave us a comment also.  I would love to hear from you!

Today is one of the longest days of the summer. We got a late start on today's ride since Loriann had to work until noon. But after a quick lunch we got on the road and we were expecting a great ride. We headed south to Welch Village and then down to Zumbrota. From Zumbrota we headed east on Highway 60 one of my favorite roads to Wabasha.  There we crossed the Mississippi to Nelson Wisconsin. We did a quick Loop through Alma Wisconsin back into Nelson and then stopped for and excellent BBQ dinner at J & J BBQ . From Nelson we rode the back roads too Ellsworth where the infamous Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival was happening. We stopped for some cheese curds & to listened to the band Reverand Raven and the Chain Smokin' Alter Boys. From Ellsworth it was a quick one hour and ride home.  We had a beautiful sunset escorting us all the way, pulling into the driveway at 9:30 p.m.  Today's ride was 287 miles, most of it was on twisty, turny, fun f