13 bikes gathered at the
station where the wind was deceptively calm when we organized. The restaurant
of choice was Maria's number one at Hayden, a familiar place to all the
riders. Our organizer today was Vern Chrestensen in the absence of Duane,
who is installing new countertops at their home. Phil let the second group
Besides the wind, there were several things of interest. A covey of four wheelers appeared on the 177 south of Superior, then disappeared into the mountain peaks. There are groups of strikers at the Ray and Hayden mines. Huge clouds of dust appeared in the mine area; apparently the result of mine roads not being watered and used.
Our tables were waiting at Maria's and everyone enjoyed the cooking expertise at that place. Coffee was a welcome warm-up on this cool day. After the meal, we divided with about six riders going around the copper Corridor to Globe and returning on the 60 where are there are several construction projects. The temperature at the peak was down to 43° but recovered to 50° at Globe. That group returned to GV at about 1:30 with 150 miles. The second group returned about 12:30 the way they came with 120 miles averaging 50 mph. A good time was had by all.
The schedule calls for a ride to Mammoth on Saturday, and Gary is in charge.
Phil Parsons
Besides the wind, there were several things of interest. A covey of four wheelers appeared on the 177 south of Superior, then disappeared into the mountain peaks. There are groups of strikers at the Ray and Hayden mines. Huge clouds of dust appeared in the mine area; apparently the result of mine roads not being watered and used.
Our tables were waiting at Maria's and everyone enjoyed the cooking expertise at that place. Coffee was a welcome warm-up on this cool day. After the meal, we divided with about six riders going around the copper Corridor to Globe and returning on the 60 where are there are several construction projects. The temperature at the peak was down to 43° but recovered to 50° at Globe. That group returned to GV at about 1:30 with 150 miles. The second group returned about 12:30 the way they came with 120 miles averaging 50 mph. A good time was had by all.
The schedule calls for a ride to Mammoth on Saturday, and Gary is in charge.
Phil Parsons
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PIC'S FROM PAUL !!
Hi there Mr. Vern. Yes,
we sure miss being down there taking part in all the activities. And the
motorcycle riding with all the Blues Angels. Yes, we also miss the action with
the Chair People. I usually get together with some of the Harley group of
riders for lunch a couple of times a month in the nonriding weather, but
it's not the same as being down in Apache Junction. A couple of pictures
from up here in the Far North.
Happy Christmas and a
great New Year to the gang down there. Paul of Andre🏍🏁
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