Sunday Funday 3-15-15

The weather looks just about perfect for a ride today.
I get in contact with our friends in Duncan, and ask if they would be interested in riding for a late lunch.
The plan was put into action, and we leave the house about 12:30 to make our way to Lawton, OK. to meet up with Lynn and Keith.

I am already rethinking my choice of jackets for the day.
I hate when I do that....why not just wear the leather and then there is no question.
When we make a stop to get gas on the turnpike, I bail off and grab my leather legs.




We are leaving some really sunny and blue skies for some of the ugly gray ones that have hung around Oklahoma for quite a while.
We are all so ready for sunshine!


As we make our way to Lawton, the sky breaks a few times to show some sun, but not much.
I noticed a very large fire over by Mt. Scott.
The smoke was so high in the air it looked like it joined the clouds.

We exit to meet Lynn & Keith at the Harley Shop in Lawton, and I look at the time.
It is about 3 minutes until 2.
We are meeting them at 2.
No more do we turn into the dealership, and we see Lynn & Keith turn in from the opposite directions.
Now that is perfect timing.



We greet them, and talk about how cool the day is, and then we turn the bikes around and head to our destination.

We are heading to the little town of Burkburnett, Texas.
There is a little place right off the highway called The Feed Lot, and we have frequented it a few times.

Keith is leading us to the State line.
We pass Geronimo, Oklahoma and the copper domes of the Monolithic Dome Institute.
If you want to read about them, here is the link  Monolithic Dome.
I just love to see them shining in the sun...haha...what sun!!!
And not sure if you have heard the song "Geronimo", that is playing the airways right now...but I ended up with one of those pesky Earworms...you know playing the song over and over in my head Geronimo by Sheppard



We take lead when Chuck gets a whiff of his Texas air.
The gray skies are even breaking up a bit and we are getting to see sunshine!
Not too far from the State Line we turn off and make our way to The Feedlot.

Lunch was good, and of course getting to catch up with Lynn & Keith was even better.
We see each other all the time, but seems like the one on one times are special.

We finish our food and of course we would like to ride somewhere else, but it is about 4pm, and we need to make our way back to Oklahoma City.

The ride back was a little better as the clouds have parted and moved on to the east.
The sun feels great.

Keith & Lynn pull off at Lawton to make their way back to Duncan, and we blaze a trail home.
It wasn't totally miserable riding without all my gear, but I really do need to get my act together and fill the bike with the needed clothes....LOL






I know better than to leave without all the important apparel, but it was really a nice warm day when we left.


It doesn't matter though, as we got to ride a little over 250 miles and meet up with friends to go eat.
Can't get much better than that.
We know this is just the beginning of the 2015 riding, and can't wait to make more memories along the way.

Happy Sunday everyone....hope yours was a Funday as well!

Good Friday and Ginger the Harley

Yes, it is Good Friday.  We are all preparing for Easter with family and friends.  Our usual Friday group (FNDR) had a bi- week cause I just didn't want to plan anything this week.  Plain and simple.

The town of Duncan was having  their first car show of the year.  Our friends Lynn and Keith had mentioned it last week, so Chuck and I decided to go and check it out.

We didn't got on the road until about 5, and I think Ginger the Harley is glad to be out enjoying this weather too.   We grabbed a quick dinner as we rolled through Chickasha.   I text Lynn as we got close to Duncan to see where we would meet up with them.  According to her directions, we weren't sure where we were going, but I googled the tire company she referenced to and knew exactly where to tell Chuck to go....LOL

As we pulled up to the area, Lynn & Keith and their dog Bella were standing by the road blocks, moving them for us to park by them.  What a plan.  Of course Chuck had to give Lynn a hard time about her directions. ;)

The place was hopping with cars, bikes, and people.  They were doing burn outs in an area.  The noise from burning tires and car engines was making Miss Bella a very nervous doggie.  Poor little girl.

We walk over to Main Street and watch some of the cars that are cruising it.  It cost them $10 to get this privilege.   There a lot of beautiful cars parked for everyone to see.  Our friends Larry and Carla had their 55 Chevy truck parked for all to see.  Sure brought back memories of my childhood.  My dad always had one of those type trucks in the garage and it was our "winter" project.  Loved being a tomboy with my dad!

Some of the "bling" I got  :)

Lynn wanted me to see this cute store called Prairie Rose.  OMG,  you aren't going to believe it, but they are open.  A car show and retail therapy all in one swift getaway.  Doesn't get much better than this.

Of course I came out with a bag of stuff.  Imagine that.  I love coming to the small towns and shopping. What a catch! By the way, let it be known that they had Easter eggs filled with discounts, and I got an extra 25% off my purchase.  Big, big smile. ;))

Carla shows up and we had to go back in the store....oh my..twist my arm.  We oohed and aah ed a little bit more, but came out empty handed this time.




Almost 9pm and it's time for us to start back towards Yukon.  What a fun evening, just wish it could have lasted longer.  Now we know how our Duncan friends feel on Friday night when they have to leave and make the hour and a half ride back to their home.

We say your goodbyes, and hit the rode.  It's around 10:30 by the time we make it back to Yukon. Nice and different FNDR for us.  Hopefully the weather is going to start cooperating, and there will be a lot more riding in the future.

Happy Easter to everyone :)