Welcome to the Harley 115th bash, endless bikes, bikers, beer, music, food and all things Harley Mr Fogg’s nirvana – Harley and a Philly sarnie … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2018
So all excited and raring to do a tour of the HD factory to see where and how they are built, nope. It looks like the “behind the scenes tour” Mrs Fogg has booked, is actually a behind the museum … Continue reading
Welcome to Milwaukee, the home of Harley Davidson since 1903. After an unforgettable taxi ride from Chicago centre out to Countryside with the taxi driver who had to keep stopping people to ask for directions and had no satnav to … Continue reading
Oh boy, arrived at the parking garage where Eagle Riders were sorting all their customer out. What a trip, with THE worst taxi driver ever. I mean, come on “I can only drive OR use the sat nav” says our … Continue reading
Chicago has pretty much disappeared And it don’t look much better for our first stop of Milwaukee … Continue reading
Woke up this morning (the day we are due to ride up to Milwaukee!) to severe weather warning and torrential rain with flooding! Deep joy. Just look at the weather. Anyone got a car in exchange for a trike? … Continue reading
Having read the book “Devil in the White City” I was excited when I realised you could visit the very first skyscraper designed by Burnham and Root in the 1880’s! Cue dragging Mr Fogg to a 45 min geek tour … Continue reading
Welcome to 22 W Van Buren Street, Chicago, Illinois, former residence of one Mr Elwood Blues. Obviously the building has long since gone, ooo shake your tail feather. And then iconic Route 66 (we rode that) Oh and being with … Continue reading
”Twas a lovely flight, with an awesome selection of food and falling down water. Just some of the interesting sights before takeoff (can anyone say cat pyjamas) And at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago in the executive elevator, a … Continue reading
When in Rome and all that crap. Decided to upgrade for the sheer hell of it and now we get to use the “lower first class lounge”, you know it’s not full first class cos you got crisps, tetley beer … Continue reading