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NORTH TEXAS BIKERS


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Saturday, April 18, 2009

The Rodney Recovery Ride 4-18-09

Saturday, 1-18-09, we had the Rodney Recovery Ride to welcome Rodney back into the world of biking. Rodney had a heart attack in February and has been off his Harley since. After two "Fix Rodney" operations, his doctor finally released him to ride again. Today's ride was put together and made possible by numerous friends of Rodney's and our destination was to one of Rodney's favorite restaurants, The Red Rooster, in Haskell Texas. Scroll down and join Rodney and the rest of us, as Rodney Road Captain's this ride and leads us Southwest 97.7 miles to the Red Rooster Restaurant. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE,.













Our staging point was the Shell Gas Station at the Kamay Y, just west of Wichita Falls Texas. Just East of the gas station is one of the more popular clubs with the bikers in our area, Bully's. Note the chopper out back on top of the covered m/c parking area.







Bud & Ted at the staging point as we wait for other riders to arrive





Kevin is all grins this morning. It was overcast and 62 degrees as we gathered



This is a new addition to Ted's Harley, the backrest. It was a gift to Ted from his wife Inez.




Kevin, Ted. David & Bud as we wait for Rodney to arrive.





Kevin, David, Ted, Bud, Jim & Tammy






Doug giving me the "you Numba one, G.I. " Salute.






Valerie and Doug look around for one of her earrings she lost..








Some of the bikes at the staging point









Getting ready to leave when Rodney gets here










Riders talking prior to departure











Here come two more bikes












Here is Rodney & his daughter Rianne. Vicki, Rodney's wife was on the other bike. He does have a grin doesn't he?













Ted, Gary & Jeanann, Moe & Dennis and Lance is talking to Vicki in the background














The group photo without me....
















The group photo with me















Rianne took the group photo...Thanks Rianne, ya done good. Russ, wearing the Blue Knights TX XX colors, is another Road Captain in the Chapter. Rodney is one also & will be the Road Captain for most of the ride today.

















Here's Deborah, Kevin's wife, standing by her lonesome back by their bike.







Here is Lance. His shoulder was bothering him and he ended up not going










Here is Ted ready to go










And we're off. Heading West on US 82 to Seymour Texas where we will meet more folks from Rodney's home town, that will join up & ride to Haskell with us.











Russ (black Harley) and Doug (blue Harley) bring up the rear













Kevin & Deborah on US 82












Coming up on Seymour Texas and our rest stop












In Seymour Texas on the main drag












We pull into the Dairy Queen to wait for the folks from Seymour to join us. The Seymour folks were over at the Shell Station. Here, Gary & Ted have a conversation











Ted in Seymour Texas










Jeanann, Gary's wife, in Seymour Texas. Gary is behind her, lowering his road pegs.













While at the Dairy Queen, we meet these folks from Ft. Worth. Brian rides a Harley and rides it everywhere including cross country. This is Brian holding twin # 1, Kate. Brian's wife, Heather, holds twin #2, Landry. We enjoyed meeting them today and wish them well. Ride safe Brian..








This is Sandra, Matt & Joe. Joe is a former co-worker that I worked with from 77-93. He then moved to Seymour.











This is Ron, Scott & Bob. They are from Seymour. The Harley is Bob's












Rest stop at the Dairy Queen, Seymour Texas













Russ & Rusty. Rusty was there at the DQ and is from Oklahoma. He also rides and we are going to plan a ride to his area and ride with his group. Great meeting you Rusty. Ride safe..











This is Vicki, Rianne & Rodney. They had a great time today. I know, because they told me..(grin) Rianne has that, I'm gonna get his camera and put it somewhere, look. I also know that because she also told me....











Valerie & Richard. They are a lot of fun and I enjoy riding with them..














Bud at the DQ in Seymour Texas












The rest stop in Seymour Texas









Rest Stop in Seymour Tx










Gary, Jeanann & Ted













Tammy & Jim's Harley's











Bud & Jim












Doug & Tammy both give me the Numba one G.I. Salute











Scott & his Valkyrie










Everyone is gearing up & getting ready to leave Seymour for Haskell Texas







Jeanann, Ted, Gary & Doug getting ready to go



And we head out of Seymour Texas enroute to Haskell Texas

Heading down the highway





The view behind me. Tammy waving


Tammy moving on











Jim heading down the road












The mirror shot













Jim on his Harley












Tammy on her Harley











Dennis & Moe on their Harley. They are also members of the Military Green Knights










Ron & Cindy on their Harley













Bob on his Harley











Bob having fun on his Harley. Bob is hilarious and I enjoyed being around him today









Scott & his Valkyrie









Vicki on her Harley











Rodney & Rianne heading on down the road

Rodney & Rianne on his Harley

Bob heading South











Tammy on her Harley. Tammy is on the biker website, "Biker or Not" and wanted me to take some new pics of her so she can have an updated picture on the site.










Here is Valerie on her Harley










Richard on his Harley











Kevin & Deborah on their Harley







Bud on his VTX


Gary & Jeanann on their Harley










Sandra & David on his Goldwing. They were wanting me to pass them my camera so they could take a pic of me on Ms. Clone. I politely declined..












David & Sandra on his Goldwing. Sandra is Joe's wife but Joe had their son Matt on his bike..




Doug on his Harley










Ted on his Harley


Joe & Matt on Joe's V-Star.










Russ on his Harley

Ted heading South











Doug heading South











Coming into Haskell Texas









Doug & the otyhers behind me as we enter Haskell Texas










Closing in on the Red Rooster Restaurant





Ye olde Haskell Water Tower







We arrive and some park by the sign










Tammy & Jim at the Red Rooster Restaurant










Others park by the building



How does one always stay on the good side of his wife? You get and wear a shirt like Joe's. Crap...Now Janice will be hunting one for me to wear....Thanks Joe...(grin)




It had warmed up considerable and folks where shedding the leathers.





The back of Moe's Green Knights shirt.



The entrance to the Red Rooster Restaurant











We completely filled up one entire room








Inside the Red Rooster Restaurant









Cindy & Ron




This is Mena, our waitress. She was excellant. For more info on the Red Rooster Restaurant, see this link: http://local.yahoo.com/info-28449287-red-rooster-haskell








Some ate from the buffett. it had chicken fried steak, chicken nuggets, sausage, taters & veggies.









Ted waiting for his food. I took a bunch of pics of Ted & his Harley today for his daughter & son-in-law, Vickie & Tim, who live in Ft. Collins Colorado. They have a Harley and go all over. They also have an excellent biker blog. Check it out at: http://www.ourharleydays.blogspot.com/









Scott, Cindy, Ron & Bob relax and talk things over








David (red shirt), Vicki, Doug, Tim (Doug's wife, Rosie cousin), Rodney & Rianne







Bud & I opted for the old American standby, Hamburger & fries





Bob & Scott say their goodbyes. They had to get back to Seymour. Today started Turkey season and Bob is a hunting Guide.





This is our other waitress, Linda. She kept us watered & tea'd up. Very good waitress also


All former and retired law enforcement officers on the ride today: left to right: Bud, Doug, David, Rodney, me, Russ, Ron & Joe







Rianne took another great pic..Thanks Rianne...You Da Teen!!!

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Gary, as Jeanann waits patiently on the bike for his return








Ted is ready to go as Jeanann continues to wait...






Getting ready to depart










Rodney heads to his bike









Tim & Doug. Doug did not return with us. He stayed in Haskell and visited relatives



Tammy & Jim pull out to form up

Rianne waits to get on behind Rodney










We leave Haskell and head to Knox City Texas for gas. Vicki up front followed by Rodney & Rianne and Bud in front of me










The mesquite trees are turning green at last

We roll into Knox City. Gary & Jeanann right behind me







Hey!!! er, I mean hay...






Getting gas in Knox City Texas


Russ in Knox City Texas










Ted in Knox City Texas











Ted' Harley








Gas stop in Knox City Texas

Matt, Joe & Russ at the gas stop





Matt. He was now riding with Russ and Sandra was with Joe





Russ at Knox City Texas











Jim watches Tammy as she wipes down her gas tank




Bikes at the gas stop

Getting ready to leave




Tammy & Jim looking on, in Knox City Texas





Sandra, Moe, Joe and Vicki










Ted in line and ready






Dennis & Moe and some scenic stuff

Joe & Sandra directly behind me as we head back to Seymour..

The view behind










Dennis & Moe entering one of the many curves on the way back










Coming up on the Brazos River






The Brazos River







Coming into Seymour



Jim behind me as we enter Seymour Texas










Back at the DQ in Seymour Texas, Russ stands with his passenger, Matt. Matt liked Russ's radio and music..









Ted back in Seymour Texas












Rodney a.k.a. Buzz & his vest


Last one Rianne, I promise










Bud back in Seymour









Vicki at the DQ in Seymour Texas












Getting ready to leave and head back to Wichita Falls Texas














Jim takes a pause that refreshes. Those drinks were good now that it was warm









Tammy takes a nap



Joe, just before we headed out. It was great seeing him and the family today













Some of us went home via Archer City Texas. Bud, Gary & Jeanann, and Ted, left us in Seymour and rode straight back to Wichita Falls.










David behind me as we take the final leg of today's ride home


Final picture of this post is of Russ, leading us home. I want to thank everybody that came with us today. You helped make this a successful ride and Rodney & Vickie were very happy that so many of their friends showed up to welcome Rodney back. But that's what you do. You take care of your own and Rodney is like family to us and now back with us. Thanks to all of you that prayed for him following his heart attack. God answered our prayers. I told Vicki to mark it on her calendar that next year, we will have the 2nd Annual Rodney Recovery Ride. She said that sounded great. So....
Scroll WAY 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. Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, ride safe, keep the rubber on the road & pray for our Troops................JOHN



















































































































































2 comments:

  1. Nice trip, man...i like to see the pics with sun, 'cause here in Spain still raining! (shit!).

    Greetings.

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  2. Freebird,

    Thanks. Sun we have a lot of and we are in the middle of a drought in Texas. I will trade you 2 weeks of sun for 2 weeks of rain. I am in sunny Arizona right now on my annual bike trip to visit friends. It was 97 degrees yesterday and supposed to hit 100 degrees today, with no clouds. So check out the posts from Arizona and all you'll see is sand, desert (Sonora Desert), mountains, cactus and sun... I will be here for two weeks...Put on some rain tires and Ride Safe there in Spain my friend. Your country is a very beautiful and scenic place..I have a friend that is there somewhere on the coast. I will email him and find out where......John

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