Same But Different

Hurricane Michael

My parents, along with nearly every single resident spanning three counties were directly affected by that storm last Wednesday. My folks neighborhood was what you would call a direct hit.. Matt and myself left Birmingham nearly 22 hours after the storm had passed with a stockade of water, gas, chainsaws, and a 4 wheeler in tow to do what we could. I wish I could say that this will be something everyone can bounce back from in a matter of weeks, but the severity of this storm is so extensive that there will be homeless families, more bodies recovered, and some who may see the New Year roll in without power. It is a sad, sad time for my hometown and those affected. Thankfully we free'd my folks of tree's and other hazards and set them up with as much comfort as you can have during a time like this. We also did what we could to check on others that had not yet been contacted in heavily damaged neighborhoods. Hang in there PCB.

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The Great Smokey Mountains

Did a solo trip to Anniston to meet with Chip. Shredded a belt on the way, Nick saved me. Thankfully I was all of 10 miles from my departure. Loaded my bike in Chip's shorty van, drove it behind Chip to Atlanta while he rode his FXR, sold the van to a guy in ATL, unloaded my bike, met with Tyler, and us 3 rode to Franklin, NC to camp all weekend. It was not the Smokey Mountain Chopper fest that it has been the last couple years, but it was a blast. Great to see everyone!