Our staging point was I-44 & Missile Rd at the El Mejicano Restaurant parking lot. As I head up over the overpass, I get this picture of downtown Wichita Falls Texas
I get to the staging area and there are already some folks there. Being a little chilly out, I wasn't sure if anyone else was going to go.
Another pic of the bikes and the the guys talking in the background
KSU time arrived and we headed out Northbound on I-44. Here is Curtis, the Blue Knights TX XX Chaplain, on I-44
Buddy was next in line. He is a member of the Blue Knights TX XX
Next in line was Flip. He works in the local E.R. and came out to ride with us today.
This is Ron and he is a member of the Blue Knights TX XX
This is Jay. Jay is a long time friend, former room mate, former co-worker and a member of the Blue Knights TX XX
No one wanted to lead this ride, so I assumed the Road Captain slot. I am also the President of the Blue Knights TX XX. The view behind me as we head up I-44 to Oklahoma
This is the fabled RED RIVER that separates Texas from Oklahoma at this point. The river is down. After major rains, the river can be as high as to the bottom of the overpass,
We avoid the I-44 toll gate by going around the toll road. Here we head North on US287/277. We are now in Oklahoma
We get onto OK49 and head to Meers Oklahoma and the Meers Restaurant for lunch. After lunch, we would ride up to the top of Mount Scott, which can be seen coming into view ahead
We get to the Meers Restaurant. Here is Buddy inside
Here is Jay inside Meers.
Ron, inside Meers Restaurant
Me, inside Meers Restaurant
Curtis, inside Meers
Flip, inside Meers Restaurant
Jay & Ron check out the menus
Buddy & Jay checking out the menus
Ron is talking to Flip as Jay checks out the menu. For more info on the historic restaurant, see this link: http://www.meersstore.com/
Outside by the bikes. Left to right: Jay, Buddy, Flip, Curtis and Ron
left to right: me, Jay, Buddy, Flip, Curtis and Ron
Getting ready to leave Meers to make the run to the top of Mount Scott, located in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, just North of Fort Sill/Lawton Oklahoma
Curtis is getting ready to fire up his Harley as Flip looks on.
As we head out across the Wildlife Refuge, the view behind me is Curtis, Flip, Buddy, Ron and Jay is Tail gunner
As we start up Mount Scott, this is the view of the guys behind me
We get to the top of Mount Scott and we park the bikes
Buddy and Curtis talking on top of Mount Scott
Jay on top of Mount Scott
Flip, Ron and Jay on Mount Scott.
Getting ready to head back down Mount Scott. Left to right: Curtis, Flip, Buddy, Ron and Jay
And we start back down.
Still heading down Mount Scott
The R.V in front of us. For more on Mount Scott and the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, see this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/mount_scott_(oklahoma)
We are nearing the base of Mount Scott...
We will get to the base of Mount Scott and turn East on OK49 and head for Chaps My Ass, which is located in Medicine Park Oklahoma
As we head East, we put Mount Scott behind us.
Here we are headed NorthWest on East Lake Drive, which will take us straight to Chaps My Ass
We get to Chaps My Ass and park the bikes
Jay in front of Chaps My Ass
They added on a large room at Chaps, in order for them to put in a shop. They then moved a lot of motor clothes to the new section
Ron checks out some of the leather jackets. They have a wide range of leather goods, as well as t-shirts, luggage, helmets, gloves, sun glasses, goggles, gloves etc.
They were having a "Pink Ribbon Sale". All items that were sold that had a pink ribbon attached, then 10% of that sale would be given to breast cancer research.
above the shop area, they had this sign and the bike was lit up and had that glittery look to it. This picture does not do that sign justice..
Curtis in Chaps My Ass, Medicine Park, Oklahoma
Flip at Chaps My ass
The shop area. Behind the desk, between it and the door, is a motorcycle lift and that's where they work on the bikes..
Curtis stows his purchases as we get ready to head out..
Chaps My Ass, Medicine Park Oklahoma
and Yes, they do have handicapped parking. I actually saw two Goldwings, with Missouri handicapped m/c tags parked in a handicapped parking space at the Wal-Mart in Joplin Missouri, which struck me as funny. For more on Chaps My Ass, see this link: www.chapsmyass.com
On the way out of Medicine Park, I had to get a picture of this street sign. It says: One Hellava Dr. For more on Medicine Park Oklahoma, see this link: www.medicinepark.com
Ron and I had to gas up for the ride back to Texas, so we stopped at the Fina Station on OK49, prior to I-44. Here is Ron at the pumps.
After gassing up, we head East down OK49 to I-44, where we would turn South and head back to Texas.. The view behind me on OK49
the rear view mirror shot of the guys behind me
The last picture of today's ride is of the guys as we head South on US277/287 going around the I-44 toll gate at the Walters Oklahoma exit.I enjoyed today's ride and riding with the other Blue Knights TX XX members and it was great having Flip with us. It was great meeting you Flip and you are welcome to ride with us anytime!
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Continue to pray for all of our troops, both in and out of harms way, especially for Che Whitaker who is in the Afghanistan Theatre of Operations.
Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a swivel and most importantly of all..........RIDE SAFE ...........JOHN
