Between Sunday and Monday, I did two trips on the Bandit. Both being just a bit over 170 miles of roaming and in different directions.  Did see a few roads I had not been on , but, not many. The trip North to Sugartown and area was more new stuff than the 2nd trip to the islands.  Forked Island, Pecan Island and the other named Island towns and coming back via Little Chenere Ridge.
Played with a different setting on the G16 camera in running at in the T or speed mode at 125 , one down on ex compensation and let the camera do the rest of the settings. Ended up taking 66 pics in the two days and the mode I take them in is RAW so need a computer with the right programs to process them. Called developing in the film days. First of all, didn't have any really sharp pics so the 125 sec is way slow, Next, a spot of ??? on the lens for the 2nd day. I can't believe I have not learn my lesson on cleaning the lens every time I take off. But, was able to remove the spot from the photos I cared about, crop and adjust also in the picture of processing. Ended up keeping 15 of the 66. Which I'll go though and say a bit about each one in this posting.

I think this road is one headed towards Bundic's Lake. Not sure. Love these back roads and no traffic or very light traffic. 

Then coming into a wooded section towards Sugartown and one of the homes and the stuff collected in the yard. Always loves seeing what's in peoples yards. If they are out and about and happen to glance  my way, a friendly wave from me will most of the time get on in return. A silent greeting in passing. 

Love playing with different camera positions while riding about and no traffic. Keeps me thinking. Loved the layout of the upcoming rises. Course, most of the time it shows one of Bandit's scars from life on the roads less traveled. 

Things you come across for sale on the sides of the road. Always interesting to look at. Some, I do a u-turn on to check them out for future reference for friends that may be interested. Take a pic or two and get the co-ordinates for location. 

Farmers always at work. Either getting ready for Spring planting or doing crawfish. They keep feeding us. 

 The draw bridge over the Old Intracoastal Canal as I head South.

 Love what this Parish has done to make these little fishing docks headed South on LA 82. Probably about 1/2 a dozen in about 15 to 20 miles, Never did do a measurement as to distance between them.

And finally, homes in this area that was hit hard twice about 10 or so years ago by two hurricanes which pretty much wiped all out along the Louisiana and East Texas coasts. 

Other things are, did do a few hours out on the Mermentau River and fishing a bit. One 13" bass caught and miss two more getting hung up on branches and stuff. But, that's where the fish life. Plus, I don't keep any anyway. Attempting to learn to use a spinning reel so that's a new thing and still much to learn and time practicing. 

I did finally break down and order an easystep set up for my boat trailer. Being as I launch and load alone all the time, it'll make life easier when loading especially. I'll do a few pics when I get it installed. 

Last item on this writing is about the KLR.  I lowered it to get my old feet back planted on the ground. Plus changed the handlebars to a different bend plus riser set up. Took it out about the city yesterday and like the changes so I'll finish snugging things down today and fixint a good GPS mount or ordering a proper on to fit the handlebars. I have two of them on Bandit but those need to stay on Bandit.  

Till the next. ;-) 

Nice walk with Luce in the graveyard this morning, then coffee at the Fire Station and of course a bit of rapping with the peeps there on duty or visiting.
Then check to see what time Moto3 GP races start and off to the shop to work on getting the KLR back together. Forks done  and just need the clamps torqued . New handlebars in place with all the controls and waiting on glue to dry on the left one.
Wine checked on and doing a set of bubbles ever 6 to 7 seconds at present.
Monopoly played again 3 computer peeps and 1st to go out. Sigh! When you roll last and don't get the dice rolls to get property or rent , your doomed. I think the computer cheats also.
Gueydan is having a french band from 5 to 8 this evening at the Circletop so may end up down there to check it out. We'll see what the winds of fate do for us. ;-)

Good day for taking pics of cars. A few from the 2016 LA Car Show.

Then back home for a good nap and then rack the Banana wine from the fermenter to the bubble bottle. Checked Gravity and it was 1.020 so a ways to go yet to .880. ;-) 

As per the days before today, not a lot,  Have not finished up putting the KLR back on the road yet. Not lots to do , just have not been in the Do It Mode the last 3 days.  Plus, have not had Bandit out either, but today would of been a nice day for it. 

Life coninues ;-) 

Last day at 72 years old today! 

Been a good day except for dropping the KLR on a soft dirt road and having to pick it up. Darn, getting too old for that. Probably need to lower it a bit. Just may do that tomorrow. Broke the tip off the clutch lever so replaced it with one I had in stock. Need to order a replacement now. Thinking about trying a different set of handle bars I have in stock also. We'll see what mode we're n tomorrow. ;-) 

Banana wine coming along fine and still bubbling lots in the fermenter bucket. 8 days so far and as soon as it slows down to about a set of bubbles a minute, I'll test and rerack to a bubbling bottle for a few months. 

Was heading to see Ty yesterday but bad rain in New Orleans stopped that trip at the Basin. So, came back the old way though Breaux Bridge and old 90 though Lafayette to Jennings. Then took wife to eat at the Asian place at the motel. Good food and about 28 bucks damage. 

Went out to Bubba's Chosen here in town for a few beers Friday for the first time since lent had started.   Was okay and a bit of fun but being stopped up in the head the next morning sucks. Do beleive we not gonna get into that habit. ;-)  Sip a bit of wine over here or maybe once in awhile at Darrels will do the trick and no smoke . 

Probably net fix in a bit. Did add near 100 songs and balanced the volume ( I hope ) and put jump drive with added stuff back in the truck radio. Listening to the same album on the computer now. 

So, that's about it for the day. ;-) 

Hello the end of the Lenten season.  Gave up bars and beer for this year.  Don't miss the smokey bars, but., do miss seeing a few friends and a beer once in awhile. I'm mainly a wine drinker for sure and love to make my own. In fact, have about 5 gallons of Banana wine going now in the garage that's been active with the yeast for the last 5 days. A long ways to go yet. Move the production there due to it being warmer in the garage rather than the shop.

Did get 3 tomato plants in the ground today. They were getting pretty big in the hot house.  I had pulled some cantaloupe plants out of there last week and they are just sitting in one of the plots and we'll see what's going to happen with them. Have not had much success with them before.

Some pretty good rides in the last week on Bandit. Just roaming all over the places. More just taking off in a direction rather and any destination. Really have to download the track file to see just what all roads I'd been on. An example below.

An example of a 150 mile ride on Bandit the 22nd. No stops, just ride ride ride. 

See the wife has stuff for dying eggs for Easter. Have not asked who or what for. Just know it's gonna be a noisy kitchen when she starts banging things around so be a good time for a ride or go fishing. ;-) Just not a Holiday person here. 

Did get the oil and filter and chain adjusted and inspected on Bandit a few days ago. Time just slips away as it's not my everyday bike for just around town and local stuff. 

Did make a fishing / boat riding trip to the Streeters area last Tuesday. Muddy waters and pretty windy. A couple bites but nothing in the boat. Trying out new riggings on baits mainly. Was not really happy with them so they come off when getting home and tied on something different for the next trip out. But., gonna just start staying on the river pretty much. It's a 50 mile round trip by truck to the landing at Cameron Lakeside and probably about 10 miles to Mermentau round trip.  Want to learn the river system in my area more better anyway. . 

And the day has arrived that most area fishing peeps love. The Wildlife and Fisheriers has open it's many water ways to the next 6 months of fishing. So  the truck and the boat and the owner is in the ready mode.
Not a lot been happening as of late except getting fishing equipment ready, running the boat engine in the drive way etc.
A few bike rides in the afternoons, two on Suzy and yesterday on Green.

Finally found the grave sites I was looking for in Basile. My two uncles and family from the Veronie side. The place was still pretty wet at places so the boots got wet some more. Begining to wonder if they will ever dry out completely.




I recon the next graveyard roaming will be Iota where there are several from Mom's side of the family buried. Just do one section at a time and finally it gets done.

Have not done much in the gardening for the start of this year yet. The wife has stuff planted though. Really don't know what I want to plant. I do have a tub of plants in the hot house I'll probably transfer out this week. Not sure what they are so we'll just wait and see what comes up.

Till the next.

04:30 and up and outside to watch the winds blowing clouds rapidly to the North with it's 67F air. Luce did her thing and quickly back to bed. Me - Coffee, oatmeal, lemon water to wake up the system, a bit of exersize to get the heart pumping and muscles moving. Email, done. My pulley for the air compressor is shipped via USPS.

Also waiting for shipping confirmation on the new riding jacket ordered yesterday. Ordered XL instead of L this time in accordance with their charts.

Did pull boat out to get GPS coverage to check out new mapping program for Helix 7 GPS/DI combo. Decided to fire up the engine also and let run awhile. With the winds and weather coming, it's gonna be at least a week before I get it in the water for a good run.

Planting season is upon us and I don't have anything new planted. Do have a few plants in the hot house but not sure what it is. Guess I'll transfer it after this weather system comes though and we'll just see what happens. The wife had stuff planted in a couple garden plots and some in the hot house.

Last latter part of last week was watching the Bassmaster's Classic on Bassmaster.com and enjoying watching some of the pros fish real time. Glad to see Edwin Evers win. Now, hope I'm lucky enough to win the sweepsteaks at Bassmaster.com which is focused around a fishing trip with him and a new boat. A chance in a Kazillion but enter every day. Always enter all that excite me. Just never can tell when your lucky number will come up. Kinda like the Lotto. But, doesn't cost to enter except time.

Did get a few rides in on Suzy and KLR so keeping them loosened up.

Plus a visit to one of my favorite cousins at Tepetate. Always enjoy sitting outside and catching up on the Veronie Family events.

That's about it till the next.