Incredible Pokemon Mural – Huntington, New York
On Wednesday night, the weather was absolutely perfect for riding. I met up with Brian and we rode our fraternal twinsie FZ07’s out to the town of Huntington, here on Long Island. I wanted...
Category: Long Island
NEW: Yarn-Bombed Tree on Long Island (2019)
There’s a new yarn-bombed tree on Long Island! The gorgeous crochet-covered tree is on the grounds of the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. It joins several other yarn-bombed trees on the campus. While...
Clearing the Tracks with Jaws
There’s no good reason at all that I’m posting this photo of the Bonnie next to the track-clearing plow train. I just like it. JAWS III sits beside the Long Island Railroad Museum in...
Long Island Roadside Attraction: Yarnbombed Trees
There are 5 yarnbombed trees at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook. Talk about Instagram-worthy! Made up of over 250,000 feet of fabric cord, over 200 people volunteered their time to complete this...
Breakfast Ride to the Orient Country Store
Finding places to ride your motorcycle to where there are few people can prove to be challenging on Long Island. But the further east you go, the more elbow room you have. One of...
April in Montauk – Where Tigers Roam
When my eyes popped open on Saturday morning, the rest of the house was fast asleep. All week long the weatherman had been calling for sunshine and temperatures in the 50s. It was my...
Equinox to Equinox Rally: Bonus Hunting in Old Cemeteries
For the past couple weeks since the Equinox to Equinox Rally started I’ve been peppering my regular rides with picking up points. As I mentioned in the post Photo Rally Bonus Hunting – Links, Books, Google...
Snowpocalypse – Blizzard Drives Long Islanders Mad
Here where I live on Long Island, we got pummeled by nearly 3 feet of snow on Friday. One of the first questions everyone in my circle of friends asked was ‘Did you take...
A Little Thumper Sunset Therapy
Yesterday I took the Husky out for a cruise to help clear the cobwebs away from my mind. With each thump of her little heart my mood brightened. Sure, I know it doesn’t exactly...
Sights from the Road: Art Car Extravaganza!
On Friday night how could I have possibly known that when I spotted the Cupcakemobile in Westhampton that it would be the …wait for it… waaaait for iiiit… icing on the cake? Oh, yes....
As Seen on TV – The Riverhead Muffler Man Indian
Continuing the tv/movie vibe from my post about the Buzz’s Skelly ~ In the same town of Riverhead is a Muffler Man Indian that was featured in an episode of the Sopranos. I have...
Buzz’s Skelly Gas Station – Coen Brothers Filming Location?
The Coen Brother’s are currently shooting a movie called Inside Llewyn Davis staring Justin Timberlake. Some of the scenes are set to shoot here on Long Island in the town of Riverhead. While out riding today,...
Day 21: Serendipity Strikes… And Has Giant Sexy Legs – #29in29
As you motor along through life – each turn, each second that ticks by shapes what will come next. I am of the belief that every step, every decision, every left or right brings...
Day 12: Ye Olde Long Island – #29in29
This winter has really been an excellent one for riding here on Long Island. We haven’t gotten any snow to speak of and the temperatures have been mild. I feel sad for the folks...
Long Island: Fork to Fork On the Ferry
What is it about boarding a ferry on your bike that makes you feel like you’re going somewhere even when that somewhere is less than a mile away? On the eastern end of Long Island,...
The Tiger, the Bull and the Duck on a Winter Day
I don’t know if I am just a creature of habit, a 1 trick pony or what? But, there are a few landmarks here on Long Island that I cannot ride by without stopping...
Greetings from Sunny Long Island
Happy New Year! The break from work leading up to Christmas and through New Years was a much needed rest. Our family spent time doing the things we love and well,… doing a whole...
Motorcycle Santa Ride 2011- Long Island Style
Our Mission: Bring a little Christmas cheer to the people on the roads. Mission Status: Success. Last year, I hit the road dressed as a lone wolf Santa. But this year,… I’m pleased to...
Puddle Jumping After Hurricane Irene
Hey, did you hear? The east coast experienced apocalyptic Armageddon this week. Earthquake, hurricane Irene, flood, pestilence – you know, typical mushroom-cloud layin’ MFer stuff. As the winds and rain of the hurricane decided...
