tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76983684961602540242024-03-14T00:51:38.510-07:00C H R O M Etales from the back of a bikeRandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-40595339276913338772011-01-16T11:41:00.000-08:002011-01-16T11:41:40.313-08:00December Toy Run<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It was a REALLY cold day</span>... last month when we rode in the annual Toy Run! We had some friends come over for breakfast, loaded up some toys on the back of the bikes, and road as a pack to the fairgrounds. We lined up with 10,000 other bikers and road to the River Spirit Casino to drop off the toys. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It doesn't matter how cold it is when you are riding for charity... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">so bundle up and check out these pics!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TTM-3WbT2hI/AAAAAAAAA00/SXQPgyJGXj8/s1600/IMG_1042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TTM-3WbT2hI/AAAAAAAAA00/SXQPgyJGXj8/s320/IMG_1042.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Dennis, Cliff, Swad and Chris have cinnamon rolls before freezing on the road!</span></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TTM_kDBIxAI/AAAAAAAAA1k/P9y_wNEXjTQ/s1600/IMG_1054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TTM_kDBIxAI/AAAAAAAAA1k/P9y_wNEXjTQ/s320/IMG_1054.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">Inside the Pavilion, the only warm place around, I got to hold a baby kangaroo! Sweetest baby ever.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TTNJWonhIoI/AAAAAAAAA3g/aOiNXPtAct4/s1600/154262_1727169708910_1528443726_3228138_5130049_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TTNJWonhIoI/AAAAAAAAA3g/aOiNXPtAct4/s400/154262_1727169708910_1528443726_3228138_5130049_n.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">I love this dog in his goggles and sidecar. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">He participates in the Toy Run every year.</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Truck loads of toys were collected for Toys for Tots so kids all over town could have a Merry Christmas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-32307959214111075622010-11-02T18:42:00.000-07:002010-11-02T18:46:36.728-07:00Memphis <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">T</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">wo weekends ago</span>... we rode to <a href="http://www.memphistravel.com/">Memphis</a>, Tennessee. We wanted to check out <a href="http://www.elvis.com/graceland/">Graceland</a>, the marching ducks at <a href="http://www.peabodymemphis.com/">The Peabody Hote</a>l, <a href="http://www.bealestreet.com/wordpress/">Beal Street</a>, and the <a href="http://www.memphisriverboats.net/">Memphis Riverboat</a>. So in less than 48 hours, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">we did just that...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">After touring everything Elvis</span>... we went over to the gorgeous Peabody Hotel to check out the marching ducks. The crowds these ducks draw is amazing!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">That evening</span>... we went over to the Memphis Queen Riverboat, had dinner, danced with elderly folks on the dance floor, and enjoyed the views of Memphis from the Mississippi River. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Then it was off to Beal Street</span>... for some beer, blues, and GREAT people watching.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Go check out Memphis</span>... it's a really cool town!</div><br />
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</span>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-40112036414140998752010-08-04T19:47:00.000-07:002010-08-04T19:56:06.533-07:00Sunday's Great Ride<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's been a while since we've been on a ride</span>... so naturally we picked the hottest day of the summer for a quick jaunt. 105 degrees is not bad when you are moving, but when you stop... <span style="font-size: large;">it's soooooo dang hot!</span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We got up early to beat the heat</span>... and joined up with our friends Scott and Kelly. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Scott and Kelly just got a new Harley</span>... and were ready to take it for a spin. Cliff and I warned them that we like to make a lot of stops just to check things out. Luckily, that didn't scare them, they were up for it... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">which was awesome!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">So off we went</span>... heading from Tulsa toward Locust Grove and Spavinaw on some great curvy roads. And boy, did we see some good stuff on this trip! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> Enjoy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVWiqy2LI/AAAAAAAAAqs/FFSwtGrIo-s/s1600/HubcapCollection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVWiqy2LI/AAAAAAAAAqs/FFSwtGrIo-s/s400/HubcapCollection.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Look closely, these people have their hub cap collection displayed nicely all over their house!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVFi75vnI/AAAAAAAAAqE/0tIxx7hFj1E/s1600/CowFence.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVFi75vnI/AAAAAAAAAqE/0tIxx7hFj1E/s400/CowFence.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Who doesn't love a decorative long horn on the gate?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVr3KFrtI/AAAAAAAAArU/QUBsIk0q_pg/s1600/StatueOfLiberty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVr3KFrtI/AAAAAAAAArU/QUBsIk0q_pg/s400/StatueOfLiberty.jpg" width="332" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lady Liberty graces the front yard of this palatial estate.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoUlOs5DtI/AAAAAAAAApc/JcAFMQQqcao/s1600/Beaver.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoUlOs5DtI/AAAAAAAAApc/JcAFMQQqcao/s320/Beaver.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Wh</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">en I got home, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I ordered TWO of these beavers for my yard.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">But I requested the beavers not be quite as "angry" looking. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Ju</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">st outside of Adair, Oklahoma</span>... we stopped to check out some cow hide rugs. If you follow my blog, you know I love cows. (Yes, even dead ones. ha!) I have always wanted a cow hide rug... really I have! And today was my lucky day... Cliff bought me a beautiful one, which we were able to fold up and cart home on the bike!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoUsKsfmeI/AAAAAAAAAps/a0AW_9g0AoY/s1600/BuffaloPose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoUsKsfmeI/AAAAAAAAAps/a0AW_9g0AoY/s400/BuffaloPose.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cliff and Scott with a Buffalo I named "Jerome".</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVLdvtNII/AAAAAAAAAqU/FzhaCSUGHAg/s1600/CowSalesLady.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVLdvtNII/AAAAAAAAAqU/FzhaCSUGHAg/s400/CowSalesLady.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">T</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">his is Benicia, and she helped us with our cow rug selection. She was awesome! Eventually, I will get some of her cow pillows. I love them! Check out her website: </span><a href="http://98Cows.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">98Cows.com</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We motored on</span>... down historic Route 66 as we made our way back to Tulsa. Our next stop was Totem Pole Park. These pictures don't do the totem poles justice... they really are interesting works of art with lots of detail...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">nd they are huge!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVchHCY6I/AAAAAAAAAq0/pZxjhJWEmVk/s1600/Kelly%26ScottTotum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVchHCY6I/AAAAAAAAAq0/pZxjhJWEmVk/s400/Kelly%26ScottTotum.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVzmULmJI/AAAAAAAAArk/-DjaIGUpv5I/s1600/WalkingStick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVzmULmJI/AAAAAAAAArk/-DjaIGUpv5I/s320/WalkingStick.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">He told us his name is "Walkingstick".</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And no, he didn't build the totem poles. He just lives next to them and oversees them. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">He likes to come outside and say hello to anyone who visits and find out where they are from, even on a hot day like this one!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">After checking out what is boasted as the largest and tallest totem pole in the world</span>... we continued on Route 66 to Claremore and Catoosa. We could not resist the urge to get up close and personal with the infamous Blue Whale. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoZSjpKGtI/AAAAAAAAAr0/oLtg6oyN-dY/s1600/BlueWhale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoZSjpKGtI/AAAAAAAAAr0/oLtg6oyN-dY/s400/BlueWhale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">B</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ack in the 70's this was a waterpark! I am quite certain I swam here when I was 4 or 5 years old, back when it was fairly new. However, it's been pretty much abandoned as a waterpark for as long as anyone can remember.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoU-EYExhI/AAAAAAAAAp0/78tgN_CLeVQ/s1600/C%26RWhale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoU-EYExhI/AAAAAAAAAp0/78tgN_CLeVQ/s400/C%26RWhale.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVo3xxmOI/AAAAAAAAArM/-EWLUS3yPA8/s1600/OnTopOfTheWhale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVo3xxmOI/AAAAAAAAArM/-EWLUS3yPA8/s400/OnTopOfTheWhale.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">S</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">cott is on top of the WORLD! I mean WHALE!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVkMm7IWI/AAAAAAAAArE/XR676oUZnvA/s1600/Naoh%27sArk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TFoVkMm7IWI/AAAAAAAAArE/XR676oUZnvA/s400/Naoh%27sArk.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Next to the Blue Whale is an abandoned petting zoo, also known as Noah's Ark.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We ended our day</span>... hot and exhausted, back in Tulsa, at <a href="http://crowcreektavern.com/">Crow Creek</a> for lunch... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">What a great day! </span>We hope that Scott and Kelly will ride with us again sometime! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And NO... I did not really order two of those beavers!</span></div><span id="goog_334026542"></span><span id="goog_334026543"></span>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-72434591927758079382010-07-01T11:39:00.000-07:002010-07-01T11:39:27.842-07:00Boating Season!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Everyone has been asking me</span>... why I haven't posted anything lately. The truth is, we have been spending our weekends at the lake so I don't have any fresh tales from the back of the bike. However, here are some pictures of the past few weekends!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzbNdR5qqI/AAAAAAAAAl8/lBlW6cwZoBk/s1600/superstarTed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzbNdR5qqI/AAAAAAAAAl8/lBlW6cwZoBk/s320/superstarTed.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Our lake dog, Teddy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzdzHvVDrI/AAAAAAAAAm0/JUjwHidrCuw/s1600/30461_1489257761260_1528443726_2699448_4365781_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzdzHvVDrI/AAAAAAAAAm0/JUjwHidrCuw/s400/30461_1489257761260_1528443726_2699448_4365781_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Gorgeous lake at sunset</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzbWA2DD4I/AAAAAAAAAmM/KqJAHfSOpYg/s1600/CuteCuteCliffie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzbWA2DD4I/AAAAAAAAAmM/KqJAHfSOpYg/s320/CuteCuteCliffie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Captain Cliff</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzYEAZ8k7I/AAAAAAAAAkk/PebYGHiyhAY/s1600/AlliDriving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzYEAZ8k7I/AAAAAAAAAkk/PebYGHiyhAY/s320/AlliDriving.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Allison driving the boat and pulling the tube</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzYJz489tI/AAAAAAAAAks/Lx9oLL8dil4/s1600/Amytube.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzYJz489tI/AAAAAAAAAks/Lx9oLL8dil4/s320/Amytube.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Amy</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzbaDUZ5vI/AAAAAAAAAmU/qxYpNSq48uc/s1600/AndrewOnBoat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzbaDUZ5vI/AAAAAAAAAmU/qxYpNSq48uc/s320/AndrewOnBoat.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Andrew</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzd2HVUhTI/AAAAAAAAAm8/iHk-v9bVc4c/s1600/30461_1489257481253_1528443726_2699444_1785095_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzd2HVUhTI/AAAAAAAAAm8/iHk-v9bVc4c/s320/30461_1489257481253_1528443726_2699444_1785095_n.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sierra</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCze8cyCxPI/AAAAAAAAAnM/Mrp4nVaiAAw/s1600/Allitube.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCze8cyCxPI/AAAAAAAAAnM/Mrp4nVaiAAw/s320/Allitube.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Allison</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzbJ8s22SI/AAAAAAAAAl0/0DCakNx-wQI/s1600/TedDriving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzbJ8s22SI/AAAAAAAAAl0/0DCakNx-wQI/s200/TedDriving.jpg" width="148" /></a> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzYOizD5LI/AAAAAAAAAk0/TATEvsTYeYg/s1600/Andy%26Cliff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzYOizD5LI/AAAAAAAAAk0/TATEvsTYeYg/s200/Andy%26Cliff.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzcBkbQROI/AAAAAAAAAmc/y86ckrSNaGo/s1600/Randi+and+Cliff+Gang.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzcBkbQROI/AAAAAAAAAmc/y86ckrSNaGo/s320/Randi+and+Cliff+Gang.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Our gang at the lake!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The other thing</span>... that has kept me away from posting anything is my new job! If you live in Oklahoma and need a loan to buy a house or refinance, call me at 918-622-0900. I am working on meeting the requirements to get licensed as a Loan Officer for Cityscape Home Mortgage in Tulsa and would love to help you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzggCkdAEI/AAAAAAAAAnU/KK1mmJYcjpY/s1600/cityscape+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="118" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TCzggCkdAEI/AAAAAAAAAnU/KK1mmJYcjpY/s200/cityscape+logo.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-848545993109817152010-06-04T09:14:00.000-07:002010-06-04T09:14:26.233-07:00Random Sightings<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Sometimes</span>... when you are on the back of a bike, you see some really random things. Here are some of my favorite pics from various trips... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Enjoy!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkh999s5mI/AAAAAAAAAjc/PCHcJ7ih-8c/s1600/DSC_5201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkh999s5mI/AAAAAAAAAjc/PCHcJ7ih-8c/s400/DSC_5201.JPG" width="356" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's an old car in the tree tops!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiqrlmzxI/AAAAAAAAAkM/-0OkH5pK-QY/s1600/double+dog+Duty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiqrlmzxI/AAAAAAAAAkM/-0OkH5pK-QY/s400/double+dog+Duty.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Double Dog Duty.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhl6h5zzI/AAAAAAAAAjE/0VwT0hs-JxA/s1600/DSC_4944.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhl6h5zzI/AAAAAAAAAjE/0VwT0hs-JxA/s400/DSC_4944.JPG" width="277" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Notice the smiley face?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkh1H3ASrI/AAAAAAAAAjM/JgUCpK9kYII/s1600/DSC_5129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkh1H3ASrI/AAAAAAAAAjM/JgUCpK9kYII/s400/DSC_5129.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can cover it in stone, but it's still a trailer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhT8UxPkI/AAAAAAAAAik/liOl7nLgHSs/s1600/cmsimg_1179768917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhT8UxPkI/AAAAAAAAAik/liOl7nLgHSs/s400/cmsimg_1179768917.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhT8UxPkI/AAAAAAAAAik/liOl7nLgHSs/s1600/cmsimg_1179768917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Is it just me, or is there something beautiful about old barns?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhduYk-NI/AAAAAAAAAi8/tDNR20Kvb6s/s1600/DSC_4939.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhduYk-NI/AAAAAAAAAi8/tDNR20Kvb6s/s400/DSC_4939.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's important to note, this picture was taken in the middle of a small town in a residential area.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiBntdLFI/AAAAAAAAAjk/8_X3oQqBv6I/s1600/ShoeTree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiBntdLFI/AAAAAAAAAjk/8_X3oQqBv6I/s400/ShoeTree.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Shoe Tree of Route 66.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiHOun3DI/AAAAAAAAAj0/00XVP0YLJQA/s1600/Trailer.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiHOun3DI/AAAAAAAAAj0/00XVP0YLJQA/s400/Trailer.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love this awesome display of ingenuity. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When wanting to add a more room to your trailer, just add another trailer!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiPPc1yZI/AAAAAAAAAkE/mr2paGq0S9A/s1600/MaggieDog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiPPc1yZI/AAAAAAAAAkE/mr2paGq0S9A/s400/MaggieDog.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">His name is Louie and his expression says it all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiDmbkUEI/AAAAAAAAAjs/PiaFq71fkQE/s1600/ThighSign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkiDmbkUEI/AAAAAAAAAjs/PiaFq71fkQE/s400/ThighSign.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Great signage good for a laugh!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhW3g9UII/AAAAAAAAAis/kqH_90MMxtI/s1600/Dirt+Track+I.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/TAkhW3g9UII/AAAAAAAAAis/kqH_90MMxtI/s400/Dirt+Track+I.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My favorite picture of all time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">WTF?</span></div>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-91658049787429252662010-05-24T14:43:00.000-07:002010-05-24T14:45:03.116-07:00Update on the abandoned school<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Okay</span>... so it turns out there might be more to that old school house we stopped to see on our last ride. We found out that the school house was also a church. It's located in Fort Douglas, Arkansas next to the Fort Douglas Cemetery that dates back to the civil war. Fort Douglas no longer exists as a town and the school house and cemetary is pretty much all that is left. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Here are all the pictures we took</span>... and it gets interesting if you believe in the paranormal! I think it's important to mention that walking into this building was a little creepy. It was much cooler inside than outside, even though there was a breeze flowing through it. It was very very dark inside, and the only way to see what was in the classrooms was from the flash on the camera. We didn't really know what we were taking pictures of until we saw them later. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We took 236 pictures over the weekend</span>... and only one, THIS ONE, which happened to be taken in that old school has an orb and some strange yellow lights in it. This room was colder than the rest and also had a weird smell. The smell got stronger every time I walked by it. <br />
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Cliff noticed this strange photo this morning. We really thought nothing of any of this, until Jon posted a comment on the blog about the place being haunted. Naturally, we started looking into it trying to find out more! <a href="http://www.trueghosttales.com/paranormal/old-haunted-churchschool-house-in-the-ozarks/">Click here to read about the "hauntings" apparently associated with this place!</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This is just creepy and weird... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">l</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">et me know what you think!</span></span></span>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-51925274695871193882010-05-24T11:49:00.000-07:002010-05-24T11:57:18.620-07:00Northern Arkansas<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">When I think of Arkansas</span>... I think of the amazing rocks that stack up forming beautiful bluffs, the rolling hills, gorgeous rivers, natural waterfalls and long curvy roads. Arkansas is truly beautiful! Over the weekend Cliff and I rode 500 miles <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">creating the latest tale</span>...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We traveled through</span>... Fayetteville, Elkins, Huntsville, the Ozark National Forest, Mount Judea, Clarksville, Yellville, Marshall, Gassville, Mountain Home and Oark. Click here for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=US-62+BUS+W&daddr=Buford+Rd+to:AR-201+S+to:AR-341+S%2FPush+Mountain+Rd+to:AR-27+S+to:AR-27+S+to:AR-123+S+to:AR-103+N+to:35.689091,-93.57605+to:E+Huntsville+Rd&hl=en&geocode=FXKnKgIdEIt--g%3BFRitKQIdVKx9-g%3BFez8KAIdhE1_-g%3BFbiFJwIdxvt--g%3BFbh2JAIdotl6-g%3BFVrYIAIdZNR3-g%3BFeAgIAIdQstw-g%3BFUwVHwIdsQhs-g%3B%3BFSQiJgIdXL5j-g&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=8&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8&sll=35.682956,-93.548927&sspn=0.207755,0.445976&ie=UTF8&ll=35.978006,-93.092651&spn=1.655824,3.56781&z=9&dirflg=d%3E">the day one route.</a> Click here for <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=S+Crossover+Rd&daddr=AR-74+E+to:AR-21+S+to:AR-7+N+to:AR-16+E%2FAR-7+S+to:36.353845,-92.355194+to:US-412+E%2FUS-62+E&geocode=FcYlJgIdcrxj-g%3BFbbHJQIdErVr-g%3BFaAbJAIdMAJv-g%3BFYw0JAIdaoNy-g%3BFdx3IgId5qxy-g%3B%3BFaYOKwIdOO5_-g&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=5&sz=12&via=1,2,3,4,5&sll=36.309039,-92.264557&sspn=0.206112,0.445976&ie=UTF8&z=12&dirflg=d">the route for day two</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qZfVejDRI/AAAAAAAAAaM/puBl1UK1Jyc/s1600/DSC_4931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qZfVejDRI/AAAAAAAAAaM/puBl1UK1Jyc/s400/DSC_4931.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">There is something really fascinating about old run down </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">buildings and houses, and this one was spectacular. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Along Highway 123... </span>we stopped in Mount Judea at the General Store, where we met a friendly dog named Amos. He lives across the street and greets all the customers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I got off the bike</span>... to get a closer look at some horses, and one came trotting over to me to give me a kiss. Sweetest horse I've ever met!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We arrived in Gassville</span>... and stopped at an eclectic antique store called The Sunshine Trading Post. The shop owner Jerry, gave us some great ride recommendations, and we changed our route accordingly. Thanks Jerry!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qnIjh_kHI/AAAAAAAAAgU/9DYDGgtO3Z0/s1600/photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qnIjh_kHI/AAAAAAAAAgU/9DYDGgtO3Z0/s320/photo.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cliff loves artifacts, and bought this old stone that was once an Indian Tomahawk.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Arkansas if full of buried artifacts, and it's amazing when people find them! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_rHQX--OHI/AAAAAAAAAhU/95YqcxLRPB4/s1600/Don%26Deb82.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_rHQX--OHI/AAAAAAAAAhU/95YqcxLRPB4/s400/Don%26Deb82.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Don and Debbie scratched their name on this bridge in 1982.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We wondered if Don and Deb are still together?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Later that evening</span>... after checking into a hotel in <a href="http://www.mtnhomechamber.com/">Mountain Home</a>, we went to <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/75/786714/restaurant/Arkansas/Freds-Fish-House-Incorporated-Mountain-Home">Fred's Fish House</a> for Dinner. The restaurant overlooks <a href="http://www.norforklakechamber.com/">Norfork Lake</a>. We sat outside and enjoyed the view and our sunburns. Ouch!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">An abandoned school house</span>... called out for us to stop and check it out. Built in 1946, and sitting next to a cemetery, it had been a long time since any students had walked it's one hall.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We stopped in Oark</span>... at the <a href="http://www.oarkgeneralstore.com/">Oark Cafe and General Store</a>. We found out the owner and his wife are from Tulsa! It was lot of fun to talk to him and hear how they came to live in Oark. The Cafe and General Store are the oldest business in Arkansas.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qnFLoNcJI/AAAAAAAAAgM/ZVSjhgaGflU/s1600/DSC_5221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qnFLoNcJI/AAAAAAAAAgM/ZVSjhgaGflU/s320/DSC_5221.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">They had GREAT chocolate pie!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">You never know</span>... what you might see in the road. On this trip we saw snakes, turtles, a bobcat, and a fox. I never seem to notice these things when traveling by car... <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">only on the bike!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qnXvt4jfI/AAAAAAAAAgs/bir9srKlEhY/s1600/DSC_5243.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qnXvt4jfI/AAAAAAAAAgs/bir9srKlEhY/s320/DSC_5243.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We found an interesting place to stop</span>... a bubbling brook with a cave-like overhang in the cliff. We walked back into the woods to explore.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">And so</span>... another great trip on the back of the bike comes to an end. If you haven't been to Arkansas, go there! It's beautiful and the people are really nice. Who doesn't love that?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qnRIhjayI/AAAAAAAAAgk/V59bGfCivwc/s1600/DSC_5254.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S_qnRIhjayI/AAAAAAAAAgk/V59bGfCivwc/s400/DSC_5254.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-13234240627885280482010-05-11T13:22:00.000-07:002010-05-11T13:32:04.193-07:00Eureka Springs, Arkansas<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">There are three types of motorcycle road trips</span></span>... some are all about the ride and the things you see along the way. Some are all about the destination and the great things you experience when you finally get there. And some are all about the people you meet, the folks you encounter along the way. Our road trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas over the weekend captured all three... <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">what a great two days!</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We are explorers of days gone by</span>… and can’t resist stopping to check out old buildings and houses that are falling apart. This house had newspapers from the 1940’s inside it. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mrU0Sz2RI/AAAAAAAAAWs/lNkkf71cvAc/s1600/backofhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mrU0Sz2RI/AAAAAAAAAWs/lNkkf71cvAc/s320/backofhouse.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msJDgF7wI/AAAAAAAAAYs/gYNKv7pzvJs/s1600/Outhouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msJDgF7wI/AAAAAAAAAYs/gYNKv7pzvJs/s320/Outhouse.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msdEmv9NI/AAAAAAAAAZk/xn-LqE2js14/s1600/Well.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msdEmv9NI/AAAAAAAAAZk/xn-LqE2js14/s320/Well.jpg" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msRrk7GUI/AAAAAAAAAZE/5Fmm3WCDV4c/s1600/rockwall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msRrk7GUI/AAAAAAAAAZE/5Fmm3WCDV4c/s320/rockwall.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">W</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">e checked out an old well and some rock walls. Who knows how long the old house has been empty, </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">but your mind runs wild wondering about who once lived there. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We stopped to get gas in Winslow, Arkansas</span>... and started up a conversation with a local. He gave us directions and checked out our GPS. His face lit up as he told us about getting a couple of his fingers cut off his left hand during World War II while working on an airplane. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">He said his dog Lucky</span>... was dumped off on his property about 11 years ago, and has been the best dog he’s ever had. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We rode through <a href="http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/devilsden/">Devil's Den State Park</a></span>… people were hiking, riding bicycles, camping, and enjoying themselves on paddle boats. The park was was lush and green and beautiful.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We arrived in </span><a href="http://www.eurekasprings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Eureka Springs</span></a></span>… Such a quaint and eclectic town!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We checked into the </span></span><a href="http://www.grandcentralresort.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Grand Central Hotel</span></span></a>...</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We walked around Eureka to check things out</span></span>... having been to Eureka Springs several times before, it was nice to see there are lots of new shops and restaurants that have opened up. It was also fun to see the usual amount of strange and unusual. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mrX0ykqHI/AAAAAAAAAW0/n_11Ye1lDt0/s1600/Car.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mrX0ykqHI/AAAAAAAAAW0/n_11Ye1lDt0/s320/Car.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Like this car... check out the hood ornament!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We stopped by Cliff's favorite Eureka Store</span></span>... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mrOX5r01I/AAAAAAAAAWc/sR6UezPEEPY/s1600/AntiqueStore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mrOX5r01I/AAAAAAAAAWc/sR6UezPEEPY/s400/AntiqueStore.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mitchell's Folley Antiques and Fine Art.</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Baskerville;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We came upon a hand made jewelry store</span></span>... <a href="http://www.eurekafusion.com/">Fusion Squared</a> that we loved. We met the artist, John Reinhart, who makes all the fused glass pieces for his jewelry collection... what nice guy! </o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">There were so many cool things to choose from</span></span>... it took us a long time, but we finally picked out a heart shaped necklace. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msCD-gaOI/AAAAAAAAAYc/DvwQhoeFYj8/s1600/Necklace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msCD-gaOI/AAAAAAAAAYc/DvwQhoeFYj8/s320/Necklace.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The fused glass heart necklace Cliff gave me.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Baskerville;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Later that evening</span></span>... we had dinner at <a href="http://www.ermilios.com/">Ermilio's Italian Restaurant</a>... <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">delish!</span></span></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mrnCVBjTI/AAAAAAAAAXc/TcnJYKEfqeA/s1600/Ermillos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mr5ceQuQI/AAAAAAAAAYM/_yzUhykf8eo/s1600/InFusionMe%26C.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="191" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-mr5ceQuQI/AAAAAAAAAYM/_yzUhykf8eo/s200/InFusionMe%26C.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The next day</span></span>... we stopped to have lunch in <a href="http://www.springdaleark.org/">Springdale</a> at the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><a href="http://www.aqchickenhouse.net/">World Famous AQ Chicken House</a>. I now understand why it is world famous... the food was great! But the best part, (aside from taking Cliff's picture with a giant chicken) was meeting two ladies who have lived their whole life in Springdale. They seemed to know everyone who passed by. They were wished a Happy Mother's Day by just about everyone in the packed restaurant.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msabdEhOI/AAAAAAAAAZc/dmrMpcBIKGE/s1600/Twins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S-msabdEhOI/AAAAAAAAAZc/dmrMpcBIKGE/s400/Twins.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Drewscilla and Marscilla - the twins we met on Mother's Day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Two very sweet ladies!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Baskerville;"><br />
</span></div>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-45298175666559159822010-04-29T21:24:00.000-07:002010-04-30T21:23:14.660-07:00Talimena Scenic Drive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">A ride we love and have enjoyed several times</span></span>... is the <a href="http://www.talimenascenicdrive.com/">Talimena Scenic Drive</a> in Oklahoma and Arkansas. We've been lucky enough to experience the Ouachita Mountains in both the spring when everything is blooming and in the fall when all the autumn colors are in full force.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">We always stay in Talihina</span></span>... at the <a href="http://www.hootiecreekhouse.com/">Hootie Creek House Bed and Breakfast</a>. The owners, Carolyn and Essex let us park the bike on the front porch, and Carolyn makes the best apple pancakes in the world!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pN3ZZk42I/AAAAAAAAAU8/_xBuQt7u0LM/s1600/hotel1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pN3ZZk42I/AAAAAAAAAU8/_xBuQt7u0LM/s400/hotel1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pNcbTteyI/AAAAAAAAAT8/H-eJFFG-duw/s1600/kitchen1_87y2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pNcbTteyI/AAAAAAAAAT8/H-eJFFG-duw/s400/kitchen1_87y2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The Hootie Creek House Diner</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pNQTGhfNI/AAAAAAAAATc/RFlzq9vjSjs/s1600/talihina-main-street.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pNQTGhfNI/AAAAAAAAATc/RFlzq9vjSjs/s400/talihina-main-street.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Downtown Talihina</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The scenic drive stretches over the mountain tops</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">... from Talihina, Oklahoma to Mena, Arkansas. We've never seen him, but the area is declared as the home of Big Foot. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pNY-RQ_CI/AAAAAAAAAT0/AP5MzqaMwRM/s1600/Tahlahina4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pNY-RQ_CI/AAAAAAAAAT0/AP5MzqaMwRM/s400/Tahlahina4.jpg" width="300" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pNS74CbXI/AAAAAAAAATk/Xh-YnGCdpm0/s1600/Talahina3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pNS74CbXI/AAAAAAAAATk/Xh-YnGCdpm0/s320/Talahina3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">There are all kinds of things to see along the drive</span></span>... historical markers, parks, wildlife, and an old cemetery from the 1800's where some of the graves are marked with scratches on rocks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">On this particular trip</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span">.</span>.. we saw a very large turtle in the middle of the road. I asked Cliff to turn around so we could go back and move the turtle.... I didn't want him to get hit by a car. We turned back, I got off the bike and approached the turtle. I was planning to just pick him up and put him in the grass. However, he was not the friendliest turtle I have ever met, that's for sure! He had a snarl on his face, I swear! Cliff started laughing, and said... "What are you so scared of, it's <i>just</i> a turtle, <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">i</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">t's not like he can come after you or go very fast!"</span></span></span> <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The next thing I knew</span>... the turtle moved with amazing speed toward me! Cliff jumped off the bike to get a closer look. He recognized it being an Alligator Snapping Turtle... then the turtle lunged at Cliff and took a chunk out of his boot! I've never seen Cliff move so fast.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Now I'm laughing</span></span>... <span class="Apple-style-span">Um yeah... it's </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span">just</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span"> a turtle, how scary can it be?</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pN89FREVI/AAAAAAAAAVM/jnxpfVnK_hk/s1600/alligator-snapping-turtle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9pN89FREVI/AAAAAAAAAVM/jnxpfVnK_hk/s320/alligator-snapping-turtle.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Long story short, Cliff punted the turtle off his boot, into the grass, and we sped away!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">And that my friends</span></span>... is another tale from the back of the bike.<br />
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</div>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-28532689013496571202010-04-24T17:13:00.000-07:002010-04-25T08:37:22.178-07:00Beautiful Oklahoma<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Cliff was laughing</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">... </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9OGkULEiKI/AAAAAAAAATE/7pLahJBANEU/s1600/RacingHerse2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"></span></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9OGkULEiKI/AAAAAAAAATE/7pLahJBANEU/s1600/RacingHerse2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9OGkULEiKI/AAAAAAAAATE/7pLahJBANEU/s320/RacingHerse2.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Because we were racing a hearse</span>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9OGnQSHMKI/AAAAAAAAATM/7hlG2-d7mkw/s1600/RacingHerse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9OGnQSHMKI/AAAAAAAAATM/7hlG2-d7mkw/s400/RacingHerse.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">It's just not something that happens every day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span">It started to rain</span></span>... so we found the nearest shelter, which was an abandoned cobblestone cabin. We ducked inside and waited for the rain to pass.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9Hhy2LFuxI/AAAAAAAAAPs/YXl2JQbfzoU/s1600/lawton8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9Hhy2LFuxI/AAAAAAAAAPs/YXl2JQbfzoU/s400/lawton8.jpg" width="300" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9Hh8mYWR9I/AAAAAAAAAQE/M_kQHFI8xYM/s1600/lawton11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9Hh8mYWR9I/AAAAAAAAAQE/M_kQHFI8xYM/s320/lawton11.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9HqSTPx0-I/AAAAAAAAAS0/h0vUKq7Bcc8/s1600/CliffieLovesMe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9HqSTPx0-I/AAAAAAAAAS0/h0vUKq7Bcc8/s320/CliffieLovesMe.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Cliff added a little something to the graffiti in the cabin.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I had never been to </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lawtonfortsillchamber.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span">Lawton</span></a><a href="http://www.lawtonfortsillchamber.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span">, Oklahoma</span></a></span>... but experiencing it on the back of a bike is the only way to go. That area of Oklahoma is truly beautiful! We rode through the <a href="http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/oklahoma/wichitamountains/">Wichita Mountain Wild Life Refuge</a> seeing buffalo, longhorns, wildflowers, and winding roads that seemed to go on forever. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9HhlGJ_6JI/AAAAAAAAAPE/Kl_hAdT_p-o/s1600/Cliff%26Me.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S9HhlGJ_6JI/AAAAAAAAAPE/Kl_hAdT_p-o/s200/Cliff%26Me.jpeg" width="150" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">There was a music festival going on, so Cliff and I followed the crowd and joined in.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">We loved Medicine Park!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">On the way home</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span>.. we stopped in <a href="http://www.okccvb.org/">Oklahoma City</a> to see the bombing <a href="http://www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org/index.php">Memorial & Museum</a>... photos don't do it justice. It touched me in ways I can't describe. Everyone should visit and be touched too.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Dear Randi, when are you going to get a hog of your own?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span> Truth is, I am a better passenger than a driver. I have no plans to get my own bike. I like being on the back where I can text, sip my Starbucks, and take in the scenery. Some Harley stores offer classes for women who want to learn how to ride their own bike, but I prefer to ride on the back with Cliff. We can talk and I can hug him whenever I want.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Randi, please tell me you don't really wear a doo-rag! What the hell is that thing on your head at the end of the Texas Hill Country post?</span> </span> Hey! You making fun of my doo-rag? ha! That thing is a hair saver... when you have big hair like mine, you have to cover it up or it becomes a tangle fest. I've tried everything from a basic pony-tail to bandanas, caps and scarves. The thing I'm wearing is a z-wrap from <a href="http://www.schampa.com/">Schampa</a>. I like this best because it's made from nylon with little air holes so you don't get too hot. It has a cotton stretchy band that keeps it in place. I tie the tails under my pony-tail and it keeps my hair from hitting me in the face and becoming a mess. It's also great under a helmet and keeps your head from getting itchy.<br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Hey Randi, can you send me the routes you take?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6aa84f;"><span class="Apple-style-span"> </span></span> Yes I can! Just email me, at RandiTharel@earthlink.net or better yet, I will start linking the routes we take on each post. Cliff plans our routes, and sometimes uses the <a href="http://rideplanner.harley-davidson.com/rideplanner/ridePlanner.jsp">Harley Ride Planner</a> that can be downloaded in to our GPS. Often, Cliff takes it a step further and checks out the routes on <a href="http://maps.google.com/help/maps/streetview/">Google Earth Street View</a> and <a href="http://www.bing.com/">Bing</a> to make sure we are going to see cool stuff on our trips.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ewwwww... don't you get hit by bugs?</span></span> Yes. I've been pelted in the face, arms and legs several times. It's not a bad as you think, but sometimes it hurts.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Randi, do you always wear a helmet?</span></span> Actually no. I know it's best to always wear a helmet, but I'm not trying to be the Safety poster girl, so don't email me and tell me how dangerous it is not to wear one. Helmet wearing depends on several factors...<br />
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1. The helmet laws of the state we are riding in.<br />
2. How cold and windy it is -- cold and wind usually make me want one on. <br />
3. How hot it is -- really hot temperatures make me want to toss the helmet in the trash. <br />
4. How often we will be getting on and off the bike... If we are participating in a rally or poker run, wearing a helmet can be a pain. <br />
And 5. I know this is cliche, but sometimes it just feels good to feel the wind in your hair.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">While we are on the subject of helmets</span></span>... we have a voice command wireless system in our helmets so we can talk, which is great! We have the <a href="http://www.cardosystems.com/scala-rider/scala-rider-teamset">Cardo Scala Rider Team Set</a>.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Hi Randi, my boyfriend / husband has a bike, and I think I might like to ride with him, but what do I wear?</span> Oh girlfriend, there is really only one basic thing you need... motorcycle sunglasses. Other than that, you can wear whatever you want! Regular sunglasses just won't do. You need motorcycle sunglasses with the little foam insert to keep the wind from drying out your eyes and protect your eyes from debris and flying bugs. You can also get them with clear lenses so you can see at night.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">However, I do have strong opinions</span></span>...<span class="Apple-style-span"> </span>about Biker Chick fashion. Avoid wearing shirts like this:<br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Instead</span></span>... go to your local <a href="http://www.myersduren.com/">Harley-Davidson</a> store and get a tee-shirt or two just for riding. A long sleeved-tee and a short sleeved-tee will get you started so you can layer them. I never dreamed that I'd have a collection of Harley apparel nestled in my closet next to my Talbot's and Ann Taylor, but never say never!<br />
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Here's a cool store in Tulsa that has some great tee-shirts for riding... <a href="http://www.rockallaccess.com/">All Access</a>. <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Let's talk purse</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">s</span></span>... you really can't ride with a big shoulder bag strapped around you. I love these little clip-on purses that Harley makes. They clip on to your belt loops and are perfect for taking only the necessities along... money, ID, credit cards, cell-phone, and Chapstick... you know, the small stuff. Plus, they are <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">way cooler looking than a fanny pack</span></span>.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Let's not forget about cold weather</span></span>... there are two kinds of jackets you'll need. A leather one and something lighter, like a denim jacket. I made sure that my denim fits under my leather so that I can peel off layers as needed when it's cold.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Don't forget about gloves</span></span>... nothing is worse than feeling like your hands are going to freeze off, even if you have them stuffed in your jacket pockets. Make sure you have good gloves that fit. I went a whole year wearing ill fitting gloves that actually turned my hands black! Once I got some good ones, I wondered why I didn't get them sooner.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">The thing is</span></span>... you want to be comfortable and weather appropriate when on a bike. And remember, people are looking at your back. <span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">You don't want to look like this! </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S89D17ReQxI/AAAAAAAAAK0/81NglzVkDsE/s1600/fat-chick-on-motorcycle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S89D17ReQxI/AAAAAAAAAK0/81NglzVkDsE/s320/fat-chick-on-motorcycle.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And no, this is NOT me!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Got questions? </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span>Ask me anything.<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">More cool ride posts coming soon!</span></span></div></div>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-27500624987063043392010-04-18T18:55:00.000-07:002010-04-18T18:59:55.187-07:00New Orleans and the haunted window<span style="font-size: large;">Last month Cliff and I</span>... headed to <a href="http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/">Shreveport</a>, Louisiana where we spent the night. The next morning we got up early to check out the Louisiana scenery as we made our way to <a href="http://www.neworleanscvb.com/">New Orleans</a>. We traveled through several small towns, having lunch in <a href="http://www.cityofalexandriala.com/home.asp">Alexandria</a>, and hitting <a href="http://www.visitbatonrouge.com/">Baton Rouge</a>, finally making it to the outskirts of New Orleans rather late in the day.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stuck in traffic</span>... we noticed that bees were swarming around us. They were landing all over Cliff’s back and I kept swatting them away. It occurred to me that bees were landing all over my back too, <span style="font-size: large;">it was freaking me out to say the least</span>. They were buzzing around us like crazy, there was no escaping them. We inched along in traffic, and at one point there were so many bees I seriously thought we might end up making a visit to an emergency room before it was over! Traffic finally started moving, and low and behold, there was a huge semi truck carrying nothing but honey bees ahead of us! <span style="font-size: large;">We couldn’t get in front of this truck fast enough</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once in New Orleans</span>... the cemeteries we passed instantly fascinated us. Amazing above ground cemeteries with incredibly ornate head stones and monuments. We stopped at a Masonic cemetery to <span style="font-size: large;">get a closer look</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We zipped through New Orleans</span>… giving ourselves a whirlwind tour as the sun began to set. The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina could still be seen, but the personality of New Orleans was in full force, no hurricane can destroy that! The French Quarter and Bourbon Street were filled with street performers, artists, tourists, and bar hoppers <span style="font-size: large;">having a great time</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Still on the bike</span>... we found Canal Street and boarded the <a href="http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/ferry.html">Algiers Ferry</a> that took us to the West Bank where our hotel was.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After cleaning off the dust and dirt of the day</span>... we headed back to Bourbon Street sans motorcycle, had dinner and <span style="font-size: large;">absorbed the New Orleans energy</span>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day</span>... we hopped on the bike again and checked out <a href="http://www.cafedumonde.com/">Cafe du Monde</a> and the <a href="http://www.stlouiscathedral.org/">St. Louis Cathedral</a> before leaving New Orleans.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We took a different route</span>... back to Shreveport, cutting through a section of Mississippi, <span style="font-size: small;">and boy, are we glad we did.</span> <a href="http://www.visitnatchez.com/">Natchez, Mississippi</a> <span style="font-size: large;">is one cool town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Filled with lots of Greek revival architecture</span>... Natchez is a place we’d love to visit again.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back in Shreveport</span>... we decided to hit the <a href="http://www.samstownshreveport.com/">Sam's Town Casino</a>. Cliff won some money playing black jack, but slot machines ate my money like I was giving it away or something! Exhausted from our adventure, we headed back to our hotel for a good night's sleep. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On our way home</span>... we stumbled upon a town in Eastern Texas called <a href="http://www.jefferson-texas.com/">Jefferson</a>. We love small towns in Texas, and Jefferson proved to be exceptional. Lots of neat old homes, buildings, bed-and-breakfasts and antique shops. We had lunch at <a href="http://www.auntie-skinners.com/">Auntie Skinner’s Riverboat Club</a>. There were so many bikes, we asked a local if there was a rally or some kind of biker event going on. "Nope! It's just sunny today!" was his reply. <span style="font-size: large;">We met lots of nice people and traded ride stories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After lunch</span>... we stopped in an antique store where we found a 130-year-old stained glass window that we bought on the spot.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;">Cliff asked the store owner</span>... if she knew anything about the window. She mentioned that it came out of the Schluter House just down the road... we should drive by and check it out. <span style="font-size: large;">We did</span>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8tBVeEsyfI/AAAAAAAAAHs/QZ1XcKHXLkA/s1600/DSC00029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8tBVeEsyfI/AAAAAAAAAHs/QZ1XcKHXLkA/s320/DSC00029.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">We were told the stained glass window came from this top window.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Schluter house was restored over the past few years.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
Back at home</span>... intrigued by our window, the house it came from, and Jefferson, Cliff started doing some Google searches. Turns out Jefferson is full of history. F.A. Schluter, one of the town’s first settlers, built the Schluter House in 1856. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">But it gets really interesting</span>… the following evening, as I sat petting my dog, I heard a man’s voice from my kitchen say, “Right there.” I knew my dog heard it too, the way he perked up. I got up to see if a TV was on, or if it was Cliff talking to me. It wasn’t either one! I dismissed it, thinking <span style="font-size: large;">I must have heard something from outside</span>. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Around midnight</span>... my ten-year-old daughter came knocking on our bedroom door. She said a little girl whispered in her ear… “Psssst, listen.” We figured she was having a bad dream, and sent her back to bed. The next morning, my six-year-old son tells me people were talking but he couldn’t hear what they were saying...<span style="font-size: large;"> the voices kept him up all night</span>. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The following night</span>... sitting in bed watching TV, our bedroom door slowly creaked open. Cliff and I just looked at each other and totally got the creeps! He got up to shut the door, and I said, “Are you sure you want to shut that? <span style="font-size: large;">Maybe whatever just walked in here needs to walk back out!”</span> <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After another Google search</span>… you won’t believe what we found! Jefferson is apparently ranked as one of America’s most haunted places, they even have a <a href="http://www.jeffersonghostwalk.com/">ghost tour</a>. The house our window came from is apparently very haunted too! Someone once snapped this picture of a ghostly little girl walking in front of it. <a href="http://s626.photobucket.com/albums/tt341/The_Historic_Jefferson_Ghost_Walk/?action=view&current=file001.jpg">Click here to go to the site where this picture comes from, zoom in on it and take a closer look! </a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8tBYac0TEI/AAAAAAAAAH0/nizlG6s0o5U/s1600/Ghost+Girl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8tBYac0TEI/AAAAAAAAAH0/nizlG6s0o5U/s320/Ghost+Girl.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Could this ghostly girl be the one who whispered in my daughter’s ear? </span> </div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We shared our weird story with family and friends</span>… receiving all kinds of mixed reaction. Some said they wanted to come over with an Ouija Board and ask it questions. Some said they didn’t believe any of it. Others advised to get rid of the window. Still others said to give it “time” to adjust to it’s new home and see if anything else happens. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We chose the last option, and thankfully… <span style="font-size: large;">Nothing else has happened</span>. Our stained glass window from Jefferson hangs happily between our kitchen and family room. Talk about a conversation piece! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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However, if anything else creepy happens... <span style="font-size: large;">you know I will post it here!</span>Randihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16155963165915261658noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7698368496160254024.post-26645312498437033352010-04-15T08:22:00.000-07:002010-04-15T19:38:18.751-07:00Texas Hill Country<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8a_svs77BI/AAAAAAAAAAo/0NraGjNy6Pg/s1600/DSC00004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8a_svs77BI/AAAAAAAAAAo/0NraGjNy6Pg/s640/DSC00004.JPG" width="427" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">We just got back</span><span style="font-size: small;">... four days and over 900 miles on the Harley in the Texas Hill Country. If you've never experienced the wildflowers, especially the Blue Bonnets, you must find a way to get yourself to Texas right now! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cliff did all the planning and GPSing of the route we took, starting out in Dallas, taking us through several amazing small towns with total Texas-style charm, and touring the <a href="http://www.fredericksburgtexas-online.com/ftowillowcityloop.html">Willow City Loop</a>, near Fredricksburg. Never in my life have I seen wildflowers so lush!</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">At the end of the Willow City Loop, we stopped at a <span style="font-size: large;">cool little saloon for a beer</span>... <a href="http://www.willowcitytexas.com/">The Knot In The Loop</a>. We loved this place! Even the bathrooms have surprises waiting for you. </span></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">But first, let me start from the beginning</span><span style="font-size: small;">... we live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We like to trailer the bike to a location, and start our journey from there. Packing only what we can carry on the bike and leaving the rest in the car, we hit the open road. We like to take our time, stop often to check things out, and only eat in restaurants that offer local flavor and patrons. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">From Dallas we headed to Glen Rose and stopped to see the dinosaur tracks at <a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/dinosaur_valley/">Dinosaur Valley State Park</a> which was soooooo cool! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cgsgir2_I/AAAAAAAAACI/aj6y_zGXo5Q/s1600/DinoTrack.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cgsgir2_I/AAAAAAAAACI/aj6y_zGXo5Q/s320/DinoTrack.jpg" /></a></div> <span style="font-size: x-small;">Cliff stands next to the footprint of a dinosaur in the river</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">One of the things we love about Texas</span>... are all the small towns and the wonderful City Hall buildings. Each town has so much State history and pride, you can't help but want to learn more about them and the people who live there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cmXNcFyAI/AAAAAAAAADQ/dSgAbpD6bE0/s1600/DSC00127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cmXNcFyAI/AAAAAAAAADQ/dSgAbpD6bE0/s200/DSC00127.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cmRMqUkuI/AAAAAAAAADI/1s7PS2gDa5Y/s1600/DSC00126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cmRMqUkuI/AAAAAAAAADI/1s7PS2gDa5Y/s200/DSC00126.JPG" width="133" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8ck-Tkxm9I/AAAAAAAAACQ/iCQ4XENzIXE/s1600/DSC00058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8ck-Tkxm9I/AAAAAAAAACQ/iCQ4XENzIXE/s200/DSC00058.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">We went through Lampases, Llano, the Buchanan Dam, and Willow City. From there, we went through Johnson City and met up with some friends at their wonderful Texas Ranch just outside of Dripping Springs.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8co2bLwx8I/AAAAAAAAAEA/ZFRp_OouGwE/s1600/DSC00055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8co2bLwx8I/AAAAAAAAAEA/ZFRp_OouGwE/s640/DSC00055.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8clzGXfx-I/AAAAAAAAACw/EJcAgkoAEp0/s1600/DSC00112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8clzGXfx-I/AAAAAAAAACw/EJcAgkoAEp0/s640/DSC00112.JPG" width="425" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cl79qVVqI/AAAAAAAAAC4/pUHaV1_EN1Q/s1600/DSC00120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cl79qVVqI/AAAAAAAAAC4/pUHaV1_EN1Q/s200/DSC00120.JPG" width="200" /> </a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cn0YATMZI/AAAAAAAAADY/nhFg7IVNGhI/s1600/DSC00049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cn0YATMZI/AAAAAAAAADY/nhFg7IVNGhI/s200/DSC00049.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cotOaaFsI/AAAAAAAAAD4/l0qSCGWl_xo/s1600/DSC00056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_2-rlqVEvjIk/S8cotOaaFsI/AAAAAAAAAD4/l0qSCGWl_xo/s400/DSC00056.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br />
<div style="text-align: left;">The next day, we went through Dripping Springs, Stonewall, Blumenthal, and Fredricksburg. I must say... <span style="font-size: large;">Fredricksburg is worth a trip all by itself</span>. What a wonderful place!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">We hit Kerrville, Leakey, Comfort, Blanco and Henly as well. While in Leakey, we noticed the town water tower with the town's name painted across it. Cliff asked a local old-timer how long the water tower had been leakey! With a chuckle, the man replied, "As long as I can remember!"</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">On our third day</span>... we rode through Dripping Springs, stopped in Austin to say hello to an old friend, hit Leander, Briggs, Copperas Cove, Gatesville, Clifton, and Cleburne as we made our way back to Dallas. <span style="font-size: large;">Somewhere <span style="font-size: small;">we stumbled upon a <a href="http://www.lonestarmotorcyclemuseum.com/">motorcycle museum</a></span></span>...</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Texas Hill Country is amazing.</span> <span style="font-size: small;"> Go there.</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">On a bike.</span><br />
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