RIDE TO GRAHAM TEXAS WITH RUSS 11-24-09

Last night (Monday 11-23-09) Russ called and asked if I wanted to make a run with him down to Graham Texas, which is about 65 miles South of here. I said I sure would and he said to meet him at his house in the morning (Tuesday 11-24-09). Scroll down and joined us on the short but great ride and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

Russ comes out, gets geared up and we head out. The temp was 43 degrees, the wind out of the NW at 10-15 mph and not a cloud in the sky in any direction. A great day for a ride with one of my best friends. Here is Russ on "THE ICEMAN"...

Looking South down US 281, we have clear skies & a clear road ahead...

Russ doing the "Hook 'em Horns" thing as we roll South.

Russ on "THE ICEMAN" rolling South on US 281. Russ calls his Harley that because the paint job on it is called "Black Ice". Depending on the light conditions, the bottom half of the Harley is either blue or purple. The top half remains black. If in a very low light, the entire bike is black. A very good looking motorcycle..

THE ICEMAN & SO parked on the side of TX 16, down in Graham Texas. We had stopped so Russ could look at this 25' trailer that was for sale.

As we get ready to leave, Russ puts his gel seat cover back on the bike. The wind had blown it off while we were looking at the trailer. I have one of those gel covers but I forgot to put it on before I left this morning. We left here and rode into Graham & ate at Sanderson's Restaurant. When we left there. we headed to Windthorst Texas. Check this link for more on Sanderson's: http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-18914484R-sanderson_restaurant-i

As we head down TX 16, we prepare to top a small hill. Russ in front of me.

Russ, as we head down TX 16. Most of the leaves are off the trees, but a few remain..

Russ's wife, Linda, wanted Russ to check at the meat market in Windthorst Texas for some buffalo meat. They didn't have any but the butcher told Russ he could get all he wanted in Bowie Texas. Windthorst Texas is a dairy & cattle town.

The bikes in Windthorst Texas. for more on Windthorst Fine Meats Market, see this link: http://local.yahoo.com/info-18925298-windthorst-fine-meats-windthorst

THE ICEMAN & SO in Windthorst Texas

Me & SO doing the Captain Morgan thing in Windthorst Texas. Guess I just blew my chance at playing professional football by striking this pose... LOL

Russ & THE ICEMAN doing the Captain Morgan pose. He just blew his chances too. The NFL just lost a bunch of talent!!! Oh well, guess we will just have to keep riding the highways & byways....

As we roll North on US 281 back to Wichita Falls Texas, Russ appears to be stuck in his Captain Morgan pose...

I had talked to Janice on the phone before Russ & I left Graham Texas & she wanted me to stop by McDonald's, when we got back to town and bring her some lunch. Russ & I parted company out at US281 & Southwest Parkway. He went to gas up & go home and I went downtown to get Janice some lunch.

I enjoyed the ride with Russ today and thank you for inviting me to go with ya Russ. I needed it!! I look forward to our next ride whenever it occurs & where ever it takes us.

Ya'll have a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving and enjoy the time with whomever you spent the day with.

Scroll down for more rides, events & posts and don't forget to click on the "older posts" link at the bottom of EACH page for more rides and posts. Check out North Texas Bikers (1) at http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ for rides, events & posts from January 08-November 08. and North Texas Bikers II at: http://www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com/ for rides, events & posts from Nov. 08-July 09. Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, ride safe, keep the rubber on the road & pray for our Troops & Pattie & Manuel................JOHN