Just last week, I had the pleasure of meeting a true "Harley-Davidson Family".  It was just afternoon, and although the museum was closed, Matt and I were up-front in the museum rearranging a few displays for our upcoming schedule of spring openings.  Just as we began to wrap things up, a car pulled in and a man and two women got out and made their way up the museum front entrance.  They seemed very excited about visiting, and mentioned that the sole purpose of their trip was to come to the museum, so we graciously obliged in showing them around a bit. 

After our introductions, we talked in depth about the history of Harley-Davidson, and many of the rare machines housed here in the museum.  It was apparent that they were very passionate about the company's history, and within just a few minutes, I would learn that each of them have played their own part in the history of America's 107 year-old motorcycle company. 

Skip and Denise Robertson, who currently live in Asheville, North Carolina, had been riding Harley-Davidson's for almost 40 years.  In fact, each of them were long-time employees of Harley-Davidson, both working at the York, PA plant for a total of over 35 years.  Now an H-D retiree, Skip decided to move to Asheville, to enjoy life in the mountains. 

While they were here, I also met their daughter, Romi Parsley, a current Harley-Davidson employee at the same York plant her father worked at years ago.  Romi has been with the company for some time now, and rides the wheels off of here new H-D.  During her first visit to the museum, she was overwhelmed and simply stated that "anyone who enjoys motorcycling will be amazed at the history housed within these walls." 

Overall, we must have toured the museum for almost three hours and had an absolute blast from start to finish.  It wasn't until the end that Skip had mentioned he'd visited the Wheels Through Time six times, and each time, he has learned something new.  Summing up his visits in just a few simple words, he exclaimed "You can feel the passion!"

So here's to meeting new friends.  Skip, Denise, and Romi -- it was a pleasure having you in, and I look forward to seeing you back this way again soon.

Best,

Dale