Very cool...especially the tie-in with your Dad. I love it. I do have some route recommendations for you on your way to BFE.
One that got away:
With the kiddos:
The reason I sold it was because it was my DD and I was working in DC two days a week on average and the underground parking lots didn't have enough clearance.
About the third time I got drenched in my uniform headed back to my car I punched out after three years of ownership.
Dumbest move I ever saw, Mav.