My heritage tour ride through the Canadian Maritimes in August provided many glimpses into the life of my ancestors when the area was known as l’Acadie/Acadia. In Part 1, I introduced y’all to the first generation of Daigles (Daigre at the time), starting with Oliver Daigle immigrating to Acadia in 1663, and to his great,... Continue Reading →
The year is 1785. It would be three years before the U.S. Constitution is ratified, and another two before George Washington would be sworn in as the first U.S. President. Europe was in the early stages of the Industrial Revolution, King George III was King of England, and tension leading to the French Revolution was... Continue Reading →
I had been hearing about the beauty of the Hudson River Valley for years from my good friends Josephine and Glenn, so I decided to check it out for myself. I chanced upon a last minute stay at a quaint old school motel called the Roosevelt Inn in Hyde Park, New York. Centrally located for... Continue Reading →
I used the month of July to do what I refer to as "adulting." There were numerous projects around the house that didn't get done last year because of my surgeries, so I took this time to catch up on home maintenance. I also took advantage of having access to expertise at Burnout Alley and... Continue Reading →
I haven't been blogging much, but I've certainly been riding! The month of June was filled with a few iconic scenic byways and beautiful backroads as well as connections with family and friends. Here's the rundown of my early summer rides. Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi & Tennessee) I have ridden various sections of the... Continue Reading →
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