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Subject: Fwd: Ride to the Dwarf Cars on January 9
Good weather returned to the Valley again this week, and today's ride to the Dwarf Cars Garage south of Maricopa was a great destination. There were 23 bikes with 30 riders ready to roll at the Chevron this morning. Since today's ride included the 202, leader Duane had some suggestions when we're riding as a group, especially keeping careful spacing. The HOV Lane is a good option, as is the center lane where cars can pass/be passed on either side. Today the center lane worked the best, and the choice was turning off at Dobson Road instead of going the short distance on the I-10, which is always fluid and crowded. Duane and Bonnie led Group 1 with Bob and Barb Shinnick at the tail. Gary and Ann were right behind leading Group 2 with Derek as tailgunner.
The trip to Maricopa passed quickly with hardly a stop sign. However, the breakfast reservation at Denny's was not so good. Our waiter was a great host, the meals were delicious and the buzz of conversation filled their back room, but it seemed like the kitchen wasn't quite up to quick service. It took two hours to complete the meal. A few riders chose to return home because of other commitments.
On to the Dwarf Cars, which is on Half Moon Road a dozen miles south and west of Maricopa just outside the Ak Chin reservation land. It is a place filled with eye candy for mechanical minds. There were at least two newly constructed cars since our last visit, as well as several beautifully finished standbys that appear in the photos beside normal-sized people. Riders who had not seen it before were amazed at the workmanship and the finish. There is also a classic Model A built with all kinds of antiques given to Ernie Adams, the builder.
Riders returned via the same route, arriving home about 3:30 after a 130 mile trip. Saturday's ride will be to Casa Grande and The Big House Restaurant. On your way there, look for all the cotton stacks at the gins, and at the apparently failed AZ Market west of 11-Mile Corner. There is a slight chance of rain.
There will be a Road Captains meeting on Monday, January 14 in the Pima Room (South Laundry). The meeting will only be about an hour. Come prepared for ideas for ride destinations, etc.
Duane
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