Another great day in the southwest! Woke up to sunshine and temps in the 70’s. Who runs their chainsaw at 6:00 a.m.? And why do you need a chainsaw to trim a cactus?
Craig had to work, but Teddy took us up to Cave Creek where every bar is a saloon and every saloon is a bar. We toured the shops and checked out The Town Dump (an eclectic artsy antique sort of place). Then we had lunch at the biker friendly Hideaway Grill ( http://www.hideaway-usa.com/ ). Our friendly barmaid Dawn took our pictures for their website, so then we got a picture of her with us. The food was great, the beer was cold, and we walked out happy.
When Craig finished work, we met him at the Desert Botanical Gardens to check out the work of Dale Chihuly, a talented custom glass blower. They had his art mixed in with the flora around the garden. As the sun set, the changing light gave much of it an ethereal look. We left there for a late dinner at Bandera’s in downtown Scottsdale. Very nice place. We are now very tired and very full!
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Frank, when you are getting closer to home and have an idea of arrival, if possible, please let me know. I’ll ride out to meet you and join you for the last 100 miles or so..
Maybe get Bilek, Craig, Dennis Trygg, Proteau and your brother Geoff to join in..
That would be great, thanks. I’ll let you know.
“Happy trails to you, until we meet again” — which I hope is very soon! What a great time we had! We caught up on the latest, reminisced about old times (Frank, Sharon and I went to high school together!) and laughed a lot –more than I’ve laughed in a long time!! I even got to see some things I’ve never seen — and we’ve been here 11 years! We feel blessed to have had this time with you guys. You are great guests–more like family, I’d say (you know, the kind of family you LIKE to have visit!). Thanks for sharing your time with us. We’ll definitely try and get out to Michigan for a visit real soon! Keep safe and keep having fun. Y’all come back real soon, now, ya’ hear!! Adios, amigos!!
WOW!!! Say really would like to have met Dawn. She is a real cutie! Anyway. Still following along your journey. Glad all is good. Thanks for all the pics and updates.
Wow, bro! What a journey you guys are on! Wish I were there! I’m really enjoying the pics and updates along the way. By the way, your Dyna passed the club bike inspection! I’ll have my Ultra on the road tomorrow… FINALLY!