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BACKLASH Did enjoy Bisbee’s piece on Miss Flo’s diner; I imagine a copy is hanging somewhere for diners to read. When am I going to find out if Byers actually made it to the seventh continent? PS: Like the first full paragraph on page 8, with the “Dayton International Speedway” and “Daytona Sporbike rules”. Clem Clem, Indeed, the Byers did their full tour to the seventh continent and had a most excellent time. I’m sure that he will regal us with the happenings in an upcoming column. And, hey, typos happen – nobodies perfact… Da Editers Dear Mr. Articulate and Good-Looking Editor Person, I enjoyed the piece on the Miss Flo Diner in Massachusetts and the great scribe, Clement Salvadori. I love a good meal in a real Worcester Lunch Car. I’ve been to quite a few over the years. They make me think about an arguably better time in our history. And Clem? What a guy! I had the pleasure of dining with him at George’s Steakhouse during Americade. Most people don’t know he served in the US Army Special Forces and also was posted overseas with the US Department of State at an embassy. You might not think a guy like that would wind up being one of the great motorcycling storytellers. During dinner I asked Clem where he lived in California (knowing full well it was Atascadero). He replied, “Atascadero”. Then I said, “Is that Spanish for the guy who hands out the work assignments?” He almost spit out his steak laughing. Then he asked my boss if I am always like that. “No. He is usually worse.” was the response. Thanks again for a great article and the motivation to take a motorcycle lunch ride in 2022. Cheers, Jeff Adams • Rochester, NH
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Letters to the Editor Hi Folks, Hope everything is well with you guys, I just saw the posting about the trip in Portugal in June. I’m so happy and praying for that to happen. I’ve retired and I live in Portugal now so keep me posted and if I can I’ll be happy to join you guys for that. Jose Carlos Barreto Cerqueira
Mike Nesmith on The Backroads Report Great pick on the artist as well as the song. Had a friend who was ape shit for the guy. I’ve always been partial to Country Rock so I’ve a couple LPs in vinyl by Nesmith. He was the total package but the fates figured he’d enough good fortune given The Monkees. Hoppy Holidaze, Phil Hi Brian and Shira, Merry Christmas! I remember reading about the Philadelphia experiment in a recent Backroads email. The article had a companion article about a time traveler. I wanted to go back and read it again but it seems I have deleted that email. Any chance you could send it to me? Thanks, Frank Hey Frank, And a Merry Christmas to you too! Simple Santa request – here you go: archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist4987242/MTI1MDkzODc=/thebackroads-report-december-18th-2021-193.htm Just so you know, you can look through all the past Backroads Reports on our website: archive.aweber.com/newsletter/awlist4987242 Great way to pass the winter hours. Wishing you a joyous 2022!
