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June 4, 2011

RALPH COUEY | Road trip memories

Ralph Couey For The Tribune-Democrat

JOHNSTOWN — The sun is just rising into a clear sky, the day still fresh, new, and unspoiled.

After one last check of the loaded bike, I turn the key and punch the starter. The engine roars, and with a final good-bye, the bike rolls down the driveway and onto the road. My spirit soars; I have answered the call of the open road.

Every spring, I suffer the pangs of adventure. I try to satisfy, or at least allay them with 200-mile Saturday rides, and taking the long way home from work. But as the weather warms, and the day lengthens, I cannot help but open a road atlas and dream.

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    Then a shiny silver cart is rolled up to the table. Across its top are arrayed a dozen or so plates and bowls containing things like cake, fudge, ice cream, or any one of a hundred other temptations. Suddenly, we find there is room after all.
     But not for all of us.

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    The approach to every autumn, for as long as I can remember, brought for me a rising excitement. The arrival of the cooler breezes meant that football season had arrived.

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