Been planning this one for awhile. Wasn't sure how many bodies we'd have because many were 'quiet' out there... but when the smoke cleared not too shabby. First up, Lucy. This was a big deal for both of us and I'm crazy proud of her. She hasn't done triple digit miles in one day since Durango around 2017 time frame. We did 225 that day and her arthritis got the better part of her. She could barely walk the next day. So, she's been hesitant ever since. She was a rockstar this past weekend. Chief and Kat were in from Day one which is always great. I was pretty sure 3Force was in but I didn't realize Squatch was in. So on Friday, the six of us on four bikes rolled out of Greenville. Dutch had just dropped a chunk of change into his bike and was pulling back on this one. But Wingnut was rolling up for the day for a quick turn and burn and the surprise was.... Dutch joined him on Saturday!
Well, weather was upper 70s leaving Greenville, and quickly escalated into the 90s by 1100 hrs. About 1/2 way there, with nothing but sunshine forecasted... I spotted rain clouds. WTF? Neither of us had brought rain gear and we were soon in a light sprinkle for about an hour. Now... we never got 'wet' but the temps dropped about ten degrees and felt great! Stop in Clayton for a great family style restaurant, bellies full we are back out in the cool air. Hour later... upper 90s. As we pulled up to the hotel ... hot and sunny 102! Check in, quick run to the liquor store for supplies ..I'm ready for the weekend to begin!
Quick cleanup, 3Force joins us (he's not staying at the Marriott with 4 of us) and we meander in shorts and flip flops over to Garrison Ave where the Bars and Food are. Pizza at Pappas, drinks at the 906 Whiskey bar ... great Friday night. Squatch was staying somewhere diff in town, so did his own thing. Great night for all.
Well, Saturday around 0930 we roll up to the VFW which is only a few miles away. As we registered for the event, Wingnut and Dutch walk in. Bam; 23-11 is in the house! We soon find some of our local friends. Chapter 7-3's XO is Chief (Mic) whom I've gotten to know over the last several years. Cray-on is in the house which is awesome after all the medical related stuff she's had to deal with. Once there, we head into the bar for some ... ummm.... breakfast refreshments.... and we're soon headed out to collect numbers for our poker run. Three stops along the way with several folks from Ft Smith that joined our lil group, on the last leg Mack leads us back via a scenic route and .... back to the bar to cool down in the VFW. They had a 50/50, Baskets via Raffle, Gun Raffle and High/Low hands for the Poker run. By the time they get to the last item, I've won 3 baskets and low hand. Score!!!! Late afternoon, head back to the Marriott. We are now joined by four close friend of mine that drove up from Hot Springs. Stump/Deb and Donnie/Jill join us and all ten of us meander back to Garrison Ave. Back to the 906 Whiskey Bar then some Mexican Food where we run into another dozen of so CVMA folks. Great Food, Great Drinks, Great visit with all. Work our way back to the hotel and now... time to do some sippn. It'll be after 1am when I beg Donnie to let me go to bed .. hahahaha. We solved all the problems of the world and ... 0800 KSU is quickly approaching. Bro Hugs for all, and .... zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Well, it's 0800 and we're all loading up. I'm dragging ass a lil and chugging waters. Heat is already into the 80s but we're quickly heading down the road. We'll once again spend most of our time on Hwy 271 through some beautiful areas of Oklahoma. Only thing that could be better is if the temps were in the 70s and ....we took some time to find some areas to kick back and enjoy the beauty along the way while sipping cold waters in the shade. Around 1300 we're rolling up to the house and .... another great weekend in the books. Well... almost. Jump into the pool, adult refreshments and head to dinner locally with Boudreaux and Nance at Luigi's. By 8:30pm ... I've hit the wall and head to the sack. I'll log over 10 hrs. in that bed (!!) .
Great weekend!
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