Left Clinton, OK. this morning under cloudy and windy skies with a chill in the air. Stopping on the other side of OKC for breakfast before the weather turned. This is when the rains started and lasted through the day before arriving to Russellville, AR. for the night. It may have been the best riding conditions but never the less it was still a good day. We all arrived safe and sound ready for another day. We realize this only by the grace of God.

Just random pictures.

This morning we left Dumas, TX. riding out 152 East. Later in the morning it was Texas 207 south to I- 40 East. It was a short run out 40 to exit 112 to see Stations of The Cross. Afterwards we rode out Route 66 to Shamrock, TX. where had lunch at Mesquite Canyon Steakhouse. Yes another Mom and Pop place on US 83 North and it’s worth stop, the food is great and the people are welcoming and friendly. Continuing on 40 East to Clinton, OK. for our night’s rest. Here is some general consensus; first Route 66 was like riding a washboard on steroids, then 40 was like riding on a oven with it’s radiant asphalt. Tomorrow we are heading Russellville, AR.. My final though while walking through the Stations of The Cross, I am reminded first of my Heavenly Father’s love and the obedience of loving Son. Then of the pain and suffering my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ suffered for me. Then seeing the empty tomb reminds me that I have victory by the blood of a risen Savior. Yes I am blessed, because of my personal relationship that I have with my Lord and Savior. My pray is that my family and friends also have that personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Amen

Before leaving Colorado Springs this morning it was breakfast at the Country Kitchen and the an early stop at Outpost Harley. At the Outpost met some brothers who ride with the Black Sheep. Some were from California and other from Washington. Then I had to make a small repair before we could leave. Upon completion of repair it was South on I-25 South also known as the Centennial Hwy. After crossing into New Mexico it is known as the Santa Fe Trail. Riding through Raton Pass (7384 Ft,) we took US 64 East towards Texas. For lunch today it was 87 Cafe in Clayton, NM., I would recommend it if you are ever in the area. Later in the day we turned south on 87 to Dumas, TX before calling it a day. When riding it’s hard to get pictures to post every night, so I thank Michele, Sonya and Brenda for helping with that task.

We left Cheyenne this morning heading Pueblo, CO. for the night. During our travels today our first stopped at Greeley Harley Davidson, real nice people and great prices. Then it was onto 25 South to Colorado Springs to visit Garden of t The gods and Pike peaks. But you know how some times things just happen well that’s the way it was this afternoon. first construction, traffic and then a accident. Then with slow moving traffic the bikes begin to overheat and valves begin to rattle, it’s time for a cool down. Are cool down was a late lunch at Cracker Barrel before calling it a day. Brother Joker remember the hotel in Daytona off main street, that’s were we are tonight. The blessing for the day is that we all are hear and safe. Tonight as I close I have a few prayer request to share. First Brother Big Dan and Sister Michaele the passing of their son Dean, Brother Robby’s mother having health problems and our Brother Tom who is recovering from kidney surgery and has has a few hiccups along the way. May we stand in the gap for our brothers and sister, asking for healing, peace and strength during these difficult times. Amen

Today we spent most the day at Terry Bison Ranch. All rode the train ride, then Sonya did the horse trail ride while Dave did the ATV ride. Later in the evening we went to The Albany for dinner where most of us had our first taste of Rocky Mountain Oysters. They are batter and deep fried and in this case served with cocktail sauce. The taste is similar to a country fried steak, and for extra flavor use your favorite hot sauce. Even the ladies tried them. Never know about something until you try it.

After breakfast this morning and a visit to High Country Harley the men rode while the ladies did the city trolley tour. The ride began out Missile Dr. to WY. 210 West (part of The Sand Creek Massacre Trail) to Curt Gowdy State Park. The park was name after him in March 1972, he was local boy we became a world famous sports broadcaster. After a short visit we continued west on 210 through Medicine Bow National Forest. Then it was short run west on 80 to Laramie. In the old part of town we had lunch at Altitude Grill and Brewery, before returning to Cheyenne. Final note Laramie is also the home Wyoming University. After the ladies did the city tour some continued their journey through out the day visiting museums. They journeyed through Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, Cheyenne Depot Museum and Nelson Museum of The West before calling it a day. I still get excited each time we ride through this wonderful creation God has blessed us with. While the ladies enjoyed their time experiencing the days and times of the pass.

Today we rode out with warm morning temps and a big sky. But later in the day temps reached 103 Degrees making it a hot day with heat bouncing off asphalt highway running below us. We rode 120 East through Wind River Canyon (home of the Arapaho and Shoshone) to Shoshoni, WY., where we to took 20/26 East to Casper. In Casper it was 25 South to Cheyenne, WY. for a few days. Just for your information these roads that we traveled today are also know as the Sand Creek Massacre Trail. This trail serves as a reminder of that dreadful day November 29, 1864 and also as a reminder of their journey afterwards. This was the time when 750 Arapaho and Cheyenne had gathered to meet with a US representative. It was during this time that the US troops began their slaughter of an estimated 230 Americans mostly the elderly and estimated 150 women and children. This trail runs begins in Cheyenne and runs through,Laramie, Casper, Riverton and North of Ethete, WY.. Just take a moment and think about this. Then ask yourself who does our government really own something to? Despite tragedy’s like this through out our history God has truly blessed this country. We should be thankful and caring to others has He has been to us. So take a moment in the very near future to bless someone and tell them they are loved. And may our Heavenly Father continue to guide each step you take during this journey called life. Amen

Today was a free day for everyone to do what they wanted. While some shopped, others rested and some rode. But they all where in wait for this evening’s adventure. It was a dinner and show at the Cody Cattle Company and afterwards a rodeo. It was good to just relax and enjoy the day no matter what you were doing.

Today we spend the day in Yellowstone National Park admiring God’s wonderful and amazing scenery. Yellowstone with it’s wonders of wildlife, geysers and landscape. Yellowstone is the first national park and was established on March 1, 1872. It is located in the northwestern part of Wyoming and covers 3,468 square miles. You can not take in all the sights of Yellowstone in one day, you need to plan on at least 3 or 4 days to start with. Like many of national and state parks across the wonderful country it is well worth the stay.

Today we rode Chief Joseph Highway (WY. 296) connects Cody with Beartooth Pass and is 45.96 miles long. Then we rode Beartooth Pass (US212) is 68.7 miles to Red Lodge, MT.. Beartooth runs from Cooke City, WY. to Red Lodge, MT. , it is also know a the All American Road. These two roads are worth the ride with there amazing landscape and breath taking views. These are two are just some of God’s wonderful sights He as blessed us with.