Dances with wolves

Day 3 of this mission was unique in so many ways. The onle dilemma in riding so many 600'mile days back to back is there is to much senery for my brainnto process. Leaving Salt Lake in the cool of the early morning, the mountains on my right stood guard as I headed north. Hit some rain on the south side of Boise, the best part of the ride was leaving 84 at Ontario and taking 26 across to pineville. This is a must do! One of the best rides in America, you heard it here first. Mountains , gorges, twisties, lakes , forests, high plains, farm lands all in the space of a 4 hour ride. Met a BFC bro on the road and had a lovely visit with Mike and elaine his evening. The ride just keeps getting better as do the experiences. This has been an exceedingly blesses day!

Back in the saddle

One of the biggest blessings in my view is friendship. God in His Devine plan allows us a glimpz of the unity we will experience in the heavenly chorus we will join someday in Gloryland. After spending the evening with my sister, brother n law, and niece and nephew ( in Christ), we had a splended breakfast and morning visit, I hit the road-again. I love Colorado , it is a second home to me. A quick run out 70 was pleasant, the canyons on the west side of grand junction are awe inspiring, and the mountains of Utah changed character as I headed west and then north to Provo. The twists up hwy 6 were excellent. It only seemed like a 500 mile day on 15 from Provo to Salt Lake. It is under construction and a real mess. God answered prayers and though heavy traffic, I had no issues. I must sleep fast, it's about 600 miles tomorrow to Prineville, Or. BTW next time you are in Green River, Ut-try the green meat cantelopes ......pretty yummy......I bought one at a fruit stand, cut it up and put it in my cooler wow!

To God be the glory!

Up at 4am and on the road by 4:39. About 1 hour into the trip the old familiar friend called "the road" was my friend once again. In the darkness the sky looked like a planetarium. The cool morning was spectacular. A world away from the daily 106 d Dallas has been delivering these days. I reached the mountains before the heat of the day... Yea. 785 miles in 14 hours , and spent an hour at lunch with a new friend- Bryan, I am praying for Zach. Now in Highlands Ranch, God bless Marsha and Harry, Sleep will be easy tonight
Sidecar

The night before the ride

How come no matter how much time I have to get ready it is never enough? So many things have comenup this week to keep me focused on business and the matters of home....Getting ready this time was kinda like craming for mid-term exams......Yes, so I know how to pack light and felt like I was taking less "stuff", by when it came time to load the bike, oops it didn't seem to work out correctly? Ayway it is getting late and 4 am is just around the corner.....I know God will go before me and I am excited about the possibilities. To God be the glory, I will soon be back no the road again

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2011 here we go again

It is Friday afternoon, I am prepared to get prepared to ride another 5,000 journey. This time, about 1/2 on my own. Each time I begin to pack the bike for one of these marathons, I feel like a salmon looking up the long river getting ready for the challenge ahead. I love it! there is some challenge involved, knowing every day will be enjoyable even though there will be some measure of discomfort for the miles that exceed 600 each day. No worries, the wind and the view of America are well worth it. So......as a good pal said to me today....Let the games begin.....

More to follow

A weekend of relaxation.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart:and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

There are Motorcycle events and functions every weekend and even durning the week. Few if any of Christ's servants can hit them all and I must confess sometimes it is difficult to sort through the opportunities and focus on the best selection.

This was a picture perfect weekend, and I broke out my "59" Hack rig. No big rides on this one, just a relaxing ride or two around town. I was not the only one to think of this, I saw lots of classics out this weekend. They included an early 60's Rolls, 67 Camero, a couple of Hot Rods and so it goes. On the rare occasion I break out "Spartacus" I remember how much fun the old ride is. RIDE ON SPARTACUS!

Also, this was the weekend for an A.E.HOG RC dinner and one of two weddings I have been scheduled to officiate this fall. I cherish the chance to fellowship with good friends and chapter members. Of course, in ministering through the marriage process with these wonderful young people, I was so encouraged by the commitments made last evening by them to each other and their faith.

Fall Leaf Pre-ride

It has been an emotional and spiritual beginning to fall. Sturgis, the West Coast rally, Santiago and many points in between, 6,000 miles on the Ultra and another 5000 air miles.

This past weekend marked a significant point in the ride season. One of my favorite activities of the year is the Arkansas Fall Leaf mission for AE Hog. The road captain pre-ride, and then the event its self. So, this weekend was the road captain pre-ride. The group is considerably smaller than the event group, and the fellowship is always excellent. This weekend was no exception. We accomplished the goal(it was never in question), and the riding was some of the best in years. Our trip happened to be on the same weekend as the Fayetteville Blues/BBQ rally. So on Saturday we mixed in with the estimated crowd of 300,000.

At the Rally, I ran into several "Bikers for Christ" members. They even had a ministry table at one of the venue's. A big change, as I have rarely run in to members in Arkansas, let alone seen a group of them. Ministry is a wonderful thing! A fellow who looked to be a leader called for prayer over several of us visitors. I sure enjoyed and appreciated that.

Highlights included, the observation train ride, Director David's dirt road(aka-wilderness) adventure, the Rally and the fast hairpin mountain turns.

Well I am a road captain tonight for our dinner ride, so I will sign off, and finish some work before it is time to head out. GOD BLESS YOU!