It is Sunday once again. Looking at the week in review, I see many things that I could write about.

Just several weeks ago we were worried about the lack of rain that we were experiencing. Today as I returned home from a trip to Hillsborough County back to Lake County, I removed my rain gear and  took off my boots to dry them out. On a motorcycle the weather has a much more dramatic impact on each rider.

Dale Morrow

  The price of gasoline has brought more riders and the weather has not deterred them. With rain gear adorned I saw many riders braving the conditions. It shows me the determination of people to continue their activities no matter what faces them. I am more inconvenienced by the price at the pump than the rain pelting down on me as I travel the highways. It is amazing how well we can adjust when we feel the need. I am not saying that the comfort of my car is not a pleasant alternative to the wet and messy alternative.

Today as I pulled into my driveway, a sense of contentment came over me. I realized I made a choice that would conserve fuel and I could still go to the places that I wanted.Other riders, I am sure, feel the same way. I was amazed as the driving rain came down how many ­riders passed by with a friendly wave. As each one passed, I felt good that in such adverse conditions everyone managed to remain cheerful. The independence that driving and going where you want is truly part of our American culture. Open highways and the ability to travel them freely is an important part of our lives.

I am certain that presented with the challenges that our driving public faces the seeds of ingenuity have been planted and new ideas will come to harvest soon. The imagination of the American mind only needs stimulated to produce the answers needed to solve our energy problems.

My “View From The Road” may be filled with raindrops on my helmet face shield, but clearly I see hope in the future.

I will keep riding and looking, and soon I hope to see answers to the high gas prices.

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