MEMORIAL DAY RIDE

As we do every year, we do

a ride for Memorial Day. So

after a few calls we had a group

ready to ride. We decided to go

to Craig and then to Maybel

and back to Meeker through

Strawberry Pass.

I was running a little late so the group was

already waiting for me.

Betsy had some new bling, bling on her ride

and was happy to show it off.

Grabbing a few pictures. After making sure everyone that was coming had showed up, we were ready to head out.

The weather was beautiful and the sky

was clear.

The rains have everything looking green.

Coming into Meeker, it was clear that the

run off was still going on. The White River

was running very high.

For the Memorial Day weekend , there

isn't much traffic on the road, Perfect...

After a short stop in Meeker and a round of

"shake the crapper" while Joe was inside,

we headed to Craig.

The wind picked up just outside of Craig

so we stopped for a little fuel and warm up.

I was in dire need of a bathroom break, but

I was not about to use the port-a-john

in Meeker (HEHE).

Betsy had finally had enough crap from

Joe and was fixing to clean his clock.

Some of the old group and some of the new

getting acquainted. Its always easy when

you ride.

Now that's just more than one camera

should have to endure.

Steve off to knock over another Doritos

van, I would like to say this was the first

time, but I can't...

The breeze is a little cool so it is cap time.

Nothing like candy to make a gal smile. :)

We stopped in Maybel for lunch

at a little mom and pop place.

Steve Carter had a new bike-mounted

camera and was dying to put it to use.

As you can see, the clouds are really rolling

in and the temp has dropped.

Here we come.

There we go.

Steve on his new bike. It is a rice one.

Him and Betsy gabbing while

waiting for me to catch up after

taking some pictures of the group.

Steve's camera takes some neat pictures.

This valley on Strawberry Pass is beautiful,

especially in the spring.

We hit a few raindrops and it started

clearing up. I can live with that.

Heading back to Meeker for a fill up.

A soda and some chit chat.

Fueled up and ready to putt our way

back home.

What a great day for a ride, even

the clouds are pretty.

This neat old building is still

standing.

With it being Memorial Day, it was a must

that we stop off at the new veteran's

memorial park.

This kill deer had laid her eggs right

next to the side walk and were hard

to see at first.

These old howitzers stand guard.

Left to Right- Greg Fuller, Don Locke,

Steve Carter, Steve Wilson, Joe Blanc,

Yvette Blanc.

Fuller, Me, Steve, Joe, Yvette.

Steve Wilson, one of our Vet riders and

good friend.

Don doing his best James Dean imitation.

A proud daddy, Steve C. showing his

daughter's name on the stones for those

who have served.

The Dedication stone.

These stones have the name of those who

have served from West Garfield County.

Steve C. took these profile pics of everyone

including myself.

Steve Wilson.

Don Locke.

Greg Fuller.

Joe and Yvette Blanc.

Steve Carter, Yvette Blanc, and Joe Blanc.

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A memorable Memorial Day

indeed, a great ride with

friends and time spent

remembering those who

have served this great

country...