Shore Roads and Highways, chasing memories in Nova Scotia - 2024 Ep 10

I’m deep in memories as I leave the area of Nova Scotia I grew up in. Catching glimpses of my past as I ride through my old home town of Liverpool and down the shore roads towards Lunenburg. These are familiar roads that I travelled with my family as a kid and many times with different motorcycles over the years. Always love to cross the LaHave River on the cable ferry but then get totally turned around by a series of detours. Maybe that is a metaphor for my memories? I make a stop in Mahone Bay to pick up a gift at Amos Pewter before trying to just make time heading for Cape Breton. I know I won’t make the Cabot Trail tonight and being the middle of October, night falls early. It’s going to be a hotel in New Glasgow and palns on hitting the Cabot Trail tomorrow and getting on the ferry to Newfoundland tomorrow night. This epic journey is nearing it’s end.
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[@MotoGiant]

Nova Scotia is one of the nicest places. I have ever visited, beautiful and the people are very Warm and welcoming

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Nova Scotia is wonderful... but we do need to get you to Newfoundland.

[@BootsandJeansRiders]

One day OG we will ride the Cabot Trail. From what we've heard and seen, it looks amazing.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Just starting to edit the next day on the Trail. It is a good little piece of road. Nice to do on your way to or from Newfoundland.

[@sf100800]

A nostalgia ride for me as I grew up in Port Medway, many fond memories for me. Thanks Jim for reviving my memory banks

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Glad you came along for it.

[@toslow9045]

NS is my sanctuary and i love her so, You didn't mention Hank Snow when riding through brooklyn. Really enjoy these trips, thanks for taking us along

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I mentioned the Hank Snow Museum in my previous video. We had a housekeeper when I was very young who was Hank's aunt.

[@Old-Biker-Dude]

Another great one. Could've swore I commented on this one but I guess I missed it.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Glad you came along.

[@506motoadv]

I love riding the south shore. It's been way too long since I've been down that way.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I have lots of good memories riding those roads. I try to get down there every couple of years.

[@ericroadking7564]

Fantastic looking forward to more!!!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Glad to hear you are looking forward to more, because there will be more.

[@tuckerandi]

A great scenic ride thanks for taking us along

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Even on an overcast day, shore roads can be a great ride. I try to do these ones every couple of years even though I moved from my home town 50 years ago.

[@goldwingmoments]

Hey Jim, during my travels I have not gone down past Halifax, so it was nice to follow you along on your video. At some point I want to take 1 & 3 around the loop. In years past I have completed the Talbot Trail CCW, two times. This year I might try it in a CW direction. It never gets old. Thanks for the video. Cheers!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I love the shore roads in NS. I grew up riding them. I usually do the Trail most years either on the way from or the way back to Newfoundland. It's a lot less crowded in October.

[@codraven57]

Some familiar places to me here. Especially New Glasgow. You are very close to arriving home now.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It's funny to just be wrapping up the 2022 trip... it was one helluva ride.

[@codraven57]

@@OldGuyonaBike yes I forgot that was actually 2022…….wow

[@SlappyAdventures]

Great stuff..... I ready to check out this place.....10-4

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Yes you do! Putting togeether some recommendations.

[@randymedeiros2187]

Loved the scenery Jim.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It was overcast most of the day, but I always love the scenery along the shore.

[@pascalfo6014]

Viva Canada

[@davebell6025]

My father was born in Voglers Cove in 1931

[@southernrebel]

Jim; great video!! Been wondering about you. Did you get your new ride at least home? Looking forward to next video. God Bless safe ridin rubber down

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I'm working fukk time again collecting travel money. Should have... WILL HAVE new bike here in the next 2 weeks. May end up riding it across the province.

[@brianfromnh2596]

You're welcome Jim!

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I knew at least someone would watch to the very end. It was very smooth. The last glass was at Christmas.

[@user-gw7um2te4c]

Thanks for sharing your adventures sir! My wife and I love Liverpool and the South Shore! Ever done the Sunrise Trail on the Strait?

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It's been years since I did that. Would have been on my old BMW R75/5. I may do only the Atlantic Provinces next year to get reacquainted. This year it's the Pacific Ocean.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It's been years and years since I have rode that. Would have been on my old BMW R75/5. I may have to do the Atlantic Provinces next year and get reacquainted with a lot of roads. This year it's the Pacific Coast.

[@SNOWBIRDBIKER]

Nice video Jim. I agree that some of those detour signs can be confusing. Cheers.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Drove me right crazy, Cal, right crazy lol.

[@toslow9045]

Hey Cal, Wondering when you're going to be posting up some of your travels?

[@BobCollings]

That 1968 CL350 was owned by Dirk Van Loon…he brought it to my dad because the charging system wasnt working. My dad took it for a ride, then told me to take it for a spin because “ it was the best handling bike he had ever ridden”..so I did….down the west side of the river in Milton….

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It was a great little bike. I only had it a year before I traded it in on the BMW R75/5 which I rode for the next 15 years.

[@robvannNS]

For a minute there I thouht you were going along the Medway river up to Greenfield. I ride this section ..absolutely beautiful although quite a bit of gravel.

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I haven't been to Greenfield in years although I spent a fair bit of my summers up there when I was a kid. I usually go the paved routes.

[@robvannNS]

@@OldGuyonaBike I'm btwn Liverpool an Shelburne and used to drive there a couple of times a year on my Vstrom. The views of the river are awesome.

[@tomfillmore9710]

Nice ride Jim thanks for taking us along haven't been on the south shore since I retired from trucking . did you get you're bike home yet haven't had the wing out yet but I did take the shadow for a little 40 km ride felt great to get out take care my friend have a great weekend

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It snowed a couple of days ago where the bike is stored. Will get it one way or another in the next 2 weeks. I am getting anxious lol.

[@joannemuise3055]

beach meadows beach was my backyard..I lived beside the church

[@carr869]

I dislike detours also but I guess the road work has to get done. I usually get lost on them. But other times found some pretty cool stuff. Like a cast iron skillet factory and a knife works factory. Bot at the same area in Tennessee. This week is the maiden voyage of the mini mate I call the “Tardis”. We’re staying at Dreher Island State Park, SC. The park is beautifully kept and the catfish are biting. Only kept one small male channel cat. The rest I released. They’re spawning. And a one and a half pound fish is plenty for my meal. Thank you for the inspiration. It got this “old guy” out for a bit. Already planning the next one. Tom

[@OldGuyonaBike]

That's great Tom. I often call the MM the "Tardis"... people are surprised how big it is on the inside and how much comes out of it. I've got to start packing a fisjhing rod. I don't get a chance to fish often but it would be nice once in a while. I don't mind a detour but it would be great if the signage told me where we were detouring to.

[@jimcaulk6225]

When are we going to see that new bike?

[@OldGuyonaBike]

It snowed this week where it is stored. ||\Plan to get it across the island in the next 2 weeks.

[@lindatomlinson7041]

Are you doing ok? We miss your videos. I know it's close to the accident. And you are working. Just want to let you know you are missed

[@OldGuyonaBike]

Thanks for checking in. I've been working too hard and had commitments on my days off including riding the new-to-me Goldwing across the island. Trying to get through the last few days of my 106 Days on the Road. Will be posting soon