Blue Knights TX XX Weekend Ride 11-15-08

Today, Saturday, 11-15-08, was our scheduled Blue Knights TX XX weekend ride to Haskell Texas, which is about 100 miles Southwest of Wichita Falls Texas. We woke up to 35 mph winds out of the NNW and temperatures in the low 40's which put the windchill in the 30's. At the meeting point just West of Wichita Falls, we decided that due to the weather and with only five of us showing up, that we would go 1/2 way to Haskell and decide in Seymour Texas whether to go on to Haskell or stop & eat at the Rock Inn there in Seymour..So, scroll on down and meet the hearty souls who showed up for the ride and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE..



This is Jeremy and his girlfriend, Vicky. Vicky is from London England and just flew in a few days ago.. Vicky was kinda chilled at this point..

This is Vicki, Vicky and Rodney. Vicki is Rodney's wife and Rodney is the Road Captain for today's ride.

We depart from the meeting point and head out Westbound on US 82 towards Seymour Texas. That is Rodney in the lead, followed by Vicki on the white Harley, then Jeremy & Vicky on his black Harley & I was bringing up the rear..

We continue Westbound on US 82 and we were being blown all over the road by that nasty crosswind. Plus, I might add, it was a little cold with that North wind..

I pulled up along side of Jeremy and Vicky and here they are rolling West on the highway.

We got to Seymour Texas and both girls were frozen and the other three of us were a little chilled to the bone. We opted to eat at the Rock Inn in Seymour Texas so as not to make the ride too miserable for the girls. Poor Vicky was visibly shaking inside the restaurant. So I think we made the right decision. This is Vicky & Jeremy fixin' to order..

Vicki & Rodney, a.k.a. Buzz inside the Rock Inn. Needless to say, we appreciated the warmth of the interior..

Vicky & Jeremy strike a pose prior to ordering..

After lunch, it was back to the bikes and the return trip to Wichita Falls. It felt like the temperature had dropped a little on the way back. Here are Vicky & Jeremy just before leaving the Rock Inn parking lot..

Vicky & Jeremy in the Parking lot of the Rock Inn, Seymour Texas

This is Rodney in the parking lot reacting to my asking if we could stop at the DQ in Holliday Texas on the way back for an ice cream..

Here is Vicki & Vicky bracing themselves for the crosswind heading back. The crosswind, by the way, was the result of a cold front blowing in from the North..

Jeremy & Rodney fixing to head back East.

Me & Jeremy and you can see I did not dress for the weather. Just a long sleeve shirt under that sweatshirt was all I wore, plus my vest. Live & learn...

Here are the 4 bikes in the parking lot of the Rock Inn prior to our departure. Rodney's Harley, Vicki's Harley, My Vulcan (Ms Clone) and Jeremy's Harley.

We made it back to Wichita Falls with no problems and we did not stop for an ice cream. But we did go to Rodney & Vicki's to warm up and have a drink..Here are Rodney, Vicky, Vicki & Jeremy and that is the last picture from today and will conclude this post.

Even though the weather wasn't the greatest and only the 5 of us showed up, we still had a good time and anytime I can ride with friends, is a good time. I look forward to our Wednesday ride on the 19th. We'll see who shows up for the weekday run. Scroll down for more rides, events and posts and don't forget to click on the "older posts" link at the bottom of EACH page for more posts back to January 08. Until the next ride & post, ya'll be careful out there, ride safe, stay warm and keep the rubber on the road...........JOHN