From: <parsonspj1934@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Dec 1, 2021 at 8:15 PM
Subject: Casa Grande and beyond on December 1st
To: Paul Breuklander <pbreuklander1@gmail.com>, Phillip Parsons <parsonspj@live.com>
11 bikes with two passengers gathered at the Chevron this morning, where they were installing new fuel lines to the pumps. With a 9 o'clock start, temperatures were already mild and today reached about 85°. Pretty hard to beat for December 1st. Dennis became the lead, with Dan bringing up the rear today. There were a few dropouts on the way, and some of the group enjoyed a nice ride around the Park Link Road.
The verdant green desert plants are beginning to darken as dry weather advances this fall. The farmland around Casa Grande becomes really interesting as harvesting continues. Cotton picking has begun, and the first stacks appear near the road. The tangy smell of fresh cut alfalfa greeted us as we came cross country on the Cactus Forest Road. We can also see the first fields going back to weeds after water has been cut off. Hard to understand where the water is cut and how it is allotted.
The Cracker Barrel is our restaurant of choice in Casa Grande, and we certainly were rewarded today with huge breakfast meals served in timely fashion. Everyone enjoyed all they could eat, and of course the fastest eaters were served first. Our waitress today was particularly friendly.
Mention was made of dropouts along the way. Max made a short trip with us before needing to go back; Phil visited friends in Casa Grande, and 3 bikes returned to AJ after breakfast. The remainder headed south to Picacho Peak and the Park Link Road, where I'm sure they enjoyed their day. For my part, I had 126 miles in 2 ¾ hours of travel, returning through Chandler and Riggs Road. Saturday's ride starts at 9:00 and is planned for Maria's at Oracle. Join the group to see where that place is.
In case you haven't been able to be here recently, the picture of Flatiron Mountain and Canyon Lake at the bottom of our story is to remind you of what a gorgeous place Arizona is. Hope you can join us this winter; I hope to be back in the New Year.
Phil Parsons
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