Newbie from central Florida jumping on board. I hope to meet on some rides. 08 connie (Elsie) my phat arsed kaw is my trusty steed
I was just down on the panhandle (I KNOW that's not central, but...) to snag some photos, pick up some stuff purchased on ebay, test a new tent (spent the night at a NF campground north of Apalachiacola where I was the ONLY person...both cool and a little eerie), and rack up some wind therapy miles.
You and your Connie will fit right in. I was on my ST1100 this trip. Actually, it doesn't matter what you're riding. As my brother-in-law used to say "Sport Touring is more a frame of mind than anything else."