Heading home today through Austin onto Hwy 71 to I-10 and back to the Waffle House where we started.
It was a great trip even though I would have like a slower pace.
I’m glad that Chuck will be OK. I’ll ride with Roy, Steve, & Bobbie any time,
Thanks Guys for a great trip.
Heading home today through Austin onto Hwy 71 to I-10 and back to the Waffle House where we started.
It was a great trip even though I would have like a slower pace. I’m glad that Chuck will be OK. I’ll ride with Roy, Steve, & Bobbie any time, Thanks Guys for a great trip.
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Up at 7:30 AM, had breakfast at Steven (Best Western) We were on the road by 9:30 AM.
Headed to Brady Texas. We went through Eunice NM, Andrews TX and Big Springs TX on Hwy 180. We turn on to Hwy 87 Through Sterling City, San Angelo, Eden, and to Brady about 5:30 PM and checked in at the Days Inn.
We jump in to the pool and cooled off, It felt great from the Long hot straight roads we rode today.
Had dinner at the Pit BBQ and back the hotel we view the photo I loaded on my computer.
The temperature on my gauge read 109 and it felt that hot.
Total miles 334 • Photos
Up at 7:30 AM, had breakfast at Steven (Best Western) We were on the road by 9:30 AM Headed to Brady Texas. We went through Eunice NM, Andrews TX and Big Springs TX on Hwy 180. We turn on to Hwy 87 Through Sterling City, San Angelo, Eden, and to Brady about 5:30 PM and checked in at the Days Inn. We jump in to the pool and cooled off, It felt great from the Long hot straight roads we rode today. Had dinner at the Pit BBQ and back the hotel we view the photo I loaded on my computer.
The temperature on my gauge read 109 and it felt that hot.
Total miles 334
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Up at 7:30 AM, had breakfast at Happy Grill (Crystal would like it!)
Headed to Carlsbad Craven for the Special left hand craven tour (15 people once a day, very cool, Thanks Roy!) We toured the Big room afterwards and I got a lot of photos.
Got back to the hotel, Roy , Steve and I went to wash our clothes and have lunch. We washed our clothes on the Corner of Lea and 180 and had lunch at the china Buffet next door.
We got back to the hotel and Roy and I jumped in the pool. We talked too 2 women from Washington that were going to Carlsbad Craven tomorrow and we talked them to going to see the flight of the bats that night.
Later Roy, Steve and I went up to Carlsbad Craven and watched the Flight of the Bats. Then we had dinner at Danny's Pit BBQ (Very Good and Pam and Faith were great Waitress!).
Back at the hotel we met up with Jack (Jack Daniel's) and went to bed around midnight.
No traveled Miles but to Carlsbad Craven two times (About 80 Miles). • Photos
Up at 7:30 AM, had breakfast at Happy Grill (Crystal would like it!) and headed to Carlsbad Craven for the Special left hand craven tour (15 people once a day, very cool, Thanks Roy!) We toured the Big room afterwards and I got a lot of photos. Got back to the hotel, Roy , Steve and I went to wash our clothes and have lunch. We washed our clothes on the Corner of Lea and 180 and had lunch at the china Buffet next door. We got back to the hotel and Roy and I jumped in the pool. We talked too 2 women from Washington that were going to Carlsbad Craven tomorrow and we talked them to going to see the flight of the bats that night. Later Roy, Steve and I went up to Carlsbad Craven and watched the Flight of the Bats. then we had dinner at Danny's Pit BBQ (Very Good and Pam and Faith were great Waitress!). Back at the hotel we met up with Jack (Jack Daniel's) and went to bed around midnight.
No traveled Miles but to Carlsbad Craven two times (About 80 Miles).
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Got up at 8:00 AM, had breakfast at the Red Barn. Roy met us at 9 AM in Sliver City and we headed out towards Carlsbad.
Stopped in Alamogordo, NM at The White Sand National Park and a the Yamaha shop I stopped at lat year (They fixed my Front brakes last year). We went through Lincoln National Park and caught the end of a very windy and dusty storm before we headed into the park.
The first time we put on rain gear and didn't really need it.
We arrived in Carlsbad around 6:00 PM. We were a little late to see the flight of the bats. We went straight to the hotel (Carlsbad Inn next the the hotel I booked last year).
We had dinner at Lucy's Cantina (Very Good, and I stayed on my low carb diet!)
Total miles 331 • Photos
Got up at 8:00 AM, had breakfast at the Red Barn. Roy met us at 9 AM in Sliver City and we headed out towards Carlsbad. Stopped in Alamogordo, NM at a the Yamaha shop I stopped at lat year (They fixed my Front brakes last year). We went through Lincoln National Park and caught the end of a very windy and dusty storm before we headed into the park. The first time we put on rain gear and didn't really need it. We arrived in Carlsbad around 6:00 PM. We were a little late to see the flight of the bats. We went straight to the hotel (Carlsbad Inn next the the hotel I booked last year). We had dinner at Lucy's Cantina (Very Good, and I stayed on my low carb diet!)
Total miles 331
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Got up early to leave by 10:00 AM we left at 10:30 PM because of the CS Factor. I had a bad feeling about Chuck, he was sleeping at breakfast while we were eating. I should have listen to my bad feeling, because Chuck did have accident and was flown to Tucson. Roy went there and stayed the night.
We got to silver city about 6 PM, Checked in to the Super 8 Motel and had dinner at the Red Barn (Great meal!) I got to bed around 1 AM.
Chuck ended up with a Fractured foot and a lacerated leg.
He will flight home in a couple of days and I'm not sure what will happen to his bike.
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Got up early to leave by 10:00 AM we left at 10:30 PM because of the CS Factor. I had a bad feeling about Chuck, he was sleeping at breakfast wile we were eating. I should have listen to my bad feeling, because Chuck did have accident and was flown to Tucson. Roy went there and stayed the night.
We got to silver city about 6 PM, Checked in to the Super 8 Motel and had dinner at the Red Barn (Great meal!) I got to bed around 1 AM.
Chuck ended up with a Fractured foot and a lacerated leg. he will flight home in a couple of days and I'm not sure what will happen to his bike.
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Got up at 7 AM had breakfast at Jacob's Lake Inn and headed to the North Rim. The North Rim was much better than the South Rim and I wish I had more time here to explore and maybe do the 13 hour hike through the canyon. (Note to self, Spend more time at the North Rim).
After a short visit we headed out to Eager, AZ. We stopped for lunch at the Cliff Dwellers Restaurant (Great Lunch). Stopped at Lee's Ferry National Park (A great View of the Vermilion Cliffs).
Rode on, which seem to go on for ever and we got to Eager at 11:30 PM very late because of the CS Factor. We missed dinner, but thanks to Bobby for the stuff he got at the store for us to eat.
A lot of great roads, but a very long day to be on the road.
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Got up at 7 AM had breakfast at Jacob's Lake Inn and headed to the North Rim. The North Rim was much better than the South Rim and I wish I had more time here to explore and maybe do the 13 hour hike through the canyon. (Note to self, Spend more time at the North Rim). After a short visit we headed out to Eager, AZ. We stopped for lunch at the Cliff Dwellers Restaurant (Great Lunch). Stopped at Lee's Ferry National Park (A great View of the Vermilion Cliffs). Rode on, which seem to go on for ever and we got to Eager at 11:30 PM very late because of the CS Factor. We missed dinner, but thanks to Bobby for the stuff he got at the store for us to eat. A lot of great roads, but a very long day to be on the road.
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Started late this morning, Chuck had to fix his rail on the saddle bag. It seem we been doing a lot of waiting on Chuck.
Anyway we had breakfast at the Village Inn (It was OK) After breakfast we left Flagstaff and headed out to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
The route was the same one I took two years ago. The Grand Canyon was still breath taking with no rain this time. We went too three points to see the Grand Canyon, The first was Grand Canyon Village and we had lunch at Angel Point and the at Desert view.
Before we had lunch we lost Bobby and finally found him.
Afterwards we head towards the North Rim to our cabin at Jacob's Lake Inn. Bobby reserver the cabin (Looks like as large out house), it has three beds 2 rooms and is smaller than my one bed room Apartment. I won the toss for the bed by myself. Lot of great roads for riding!
Total miles 258 • Photos
Started late this morning, Chuck had to fix his rail on the saddle bag. It seem we been doing a lot of waiting on Chuck. Anyway we had breakfast at the Village Inn (It was OK) After breakfast we left Flagstaff and headed out to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The route was the same one I took two years ago. The Grand Canyon was still breath taking with no rain this time. We went too three points to see the Grand Canon, The first was Grand Canyon Village and we had lunch at Angel Point and the at Desert view. Before we had lunch we lost Bobby and finally found him. Afterwards we head towards the North Rim to our cabin at Jacob's Lake Inn. Bobby reserver the cabin (Looks like as large out house), it has three beds 2 rooms and is smaller than my one bed room Apartment. I won the toss for the bed by myself. Lot of great roads for riding!
Total miles 258
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Wow, Great Ride today, Out of Phenix through Prescott then on Hwy 89A to Jerome, Sedona and arrive for the night in Flagstaff.
Wolfman dropped his bike off at the Honda delearship to get his bike fixed and rented a car to come along.
We finished the day off with dinner at this Bar & grill (Avalanche). Got back at the hotel at 10:30 did laundry and went to bed at 1 AM.
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Wow, Great Ride today, Out of Phenix through Prescott then on Hwy 89A to Jerome, Sedona and arrive for the night in Flagstaff. Wolfman dropped his bike off at the Honda delearship to get his bike fixed and rented a car to come along. We finished the day off with dinner at this Bar & grill (Avalanche). Got back at the hotel at 10:30 did laundry and went to bed at 1 AM.
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We started late at 10 AM. Everybody still tired from the long ride yesterday.
Cut through New Mexico on I-10 and the wind was blowing hard until we got to globe. Wolfman's bike was not running right. We will figurer out what to do tomorrow.
The other guys did not like the Apache Trail to much (To Much dust). Got in at the hotel around 8 PM.
Total miles 223 • Photos
We started late at 10 AM. Everybody still tired from the long ride yesterday.
Cut through New Mexico on I-10 and the wind was blowing hard until we got to globe. Wolfman's bike was not running right. we will figurer out what to do tomorrow. The other guys did not like the Apache Trail to much (To Much dust). Got in at the hotel around 8 PM.
Total miles 223
Started early 6:00 AM at the Waffle House on I-10 & Hwy 6
Waited on Chuck (Red Eye) Just before San Antonio, then we head out to El Paso through Del Rio.
We stop for lunch at some Family Dinner in Del Rio.
We stop for dinner inn Alpine. After Dinner we hop on I-10 from Hwy 90 I was really tired but I hung in there. We arrived in El Paso around 10 PM
Total Miles 805 mile • Photos
05-12-2006
Started early 6:00 AM at the Waffle House on I-10 & Hwy 6
Waited on Chuck (Red Eye)Just before San Antonio, then we head out to El Paso through Del Rio
We stop for lunch at some Family Dinner in Del Rio.
We stop for dinner inn Alpine. After Dinner we hop on I-10 from Hwy 90 I was really tired but I hung in there. We arrived in El Paso around 10 PM
Total Miles 805 mile
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I was offered to go on a trip to the Grand Canyon with four other guys (Roy Smith, Bob Hedrick, Steve Lou, & Chuck) from the Star Riders group. I could not pass up the opportunity to see more of the Grand Canyon again.
We start out at the Waffle House on I-10 and Hwy 6 at 6:00 AM. The hardest part of the trip will be the first day, 656 miles to El Paso. Once that is under our belts the rest should be easer.
I post here as often as I can with links to photos. I’ll see you down the road!
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I was offered to go on a trip to the Grand Canyon with four other guys (Roy Smith, Bob Hedrick, Steve Lou, & Chuck) from the Star Riders group. I could not pass up the opportunity to see more of the Grand Canyon again.
We start out at the Waffle House on I-10 and Hwy 6 at 6:00 AM. The hardest part of the trip will be the first day, 656 miles to El Paso. Once that is under our belts the rest should be easer.
I post here as often as I can with links to photos. I’ll see you down the road!
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Ripley gave us another great ride. We started out in Tomball at the Harris County Smokehouse at 9:30 AM. We road around Northwest of Houston and ended up in College Station for Lunch at Free birds.
After Lunch we went to Yankee’s Tavern & Carlos.
To end the ride we headed down to where Curtis had his accident and place flowers at the site and everyone headed home afterwards.
The weather was great! Thanks again Ripley!
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Ripley gave us another great ride. We started out in Tomball at the Harris County Smokehouse at 9:30 AM. We road around Northwest of Houston and ended up in College Station for Lunch at Free birds.
After Lunch we went to Yankee’s Tavern & Carlos.
To end the ride we headed down to where Curtis had his accident and place flowers at the site and everyone headed home afterwards.
The weather was great! Thanks again Ripley!
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know this is not a trip or a rally, but it was a biker wedding and one of the most fun and unusual weddings I have shot. The Wedding and reception was held at Vito’s Deck House and started at 4:00 PM and ended at 8:00 PM. Plenty of food, beer and friends and the weather was great.
David and Kathy, I wish you both a long and happy life.
I know this is not a trip or a rally, but it was a biker wedding and one of the most fun and unusual weddings I have shot. The Wedding and reception was held at Vito’s Deck House and started at 4:00 PM and ended at 8:00 PM. Plenty of food, beer and friends and the weather was great.
David and Kathy, I wish you both a long and happy life.
