It's almost time again....

Well, it's always almost time for this. Riding season is officially about to make a turn and be upon us. I don't stop riding during the winter months, I'm blessed to have decent weather most of the time, or really thick skin. Whatever it is, I'm thankful. Anyway, I have a couple of trips planned for this year.

Coming up in a few days, I'll make my annual trip on our Stag Run to Del Rio, Texas and Ciudad Acuna Mexico. This is always a good trip and a good ride. I get to hang out with my fellow brothers and see all of my dear friends. Especially the old grey beards. The wisdom and scooter knowledge of these oldtimers is crazy! They have the best stories and they never get old. The trip is only 230+ miles one way, but it's a beautiful ride. We leave Midland and go thru Stiles down to Big Lake and head to Ozona from there. After leaving Ozona, we take our time going towards Devil's River and finally into Comstock where we meet up with other chapters from New Mexico and Colorado. From there we ride into Del Rio to the campgrounds. After that, it's all lies and tall tales from everybody.

This would be a part of Devils River that we cross sorta kinda. It's a little farther down the road from us, but generaly the same scenery. We usually stop, weather permitting, and get our feet wet.

This is Del Rio on Lake Amistad. Great place to fish and hang out. Great place to ride around too. During the spring, it can be 100+ while riding, everyonce in a while you will cross a low spot in the highway and catch the low temperature from the water. It will give you some serious chills.

Courthouse in Stiles, TX. Great place to stop and check out. The road has a little bit of twist to it on the way in and makes for a good ride on the way to Big Lake.

The next trip that I have planned is in April. I'll be attending the Laughlin River Run with some friends from work. This is going to be a great ride. 1000 miles one way. That's the way I like to do it. I plan on getting my "1000 IN 24" on the way back. Here's hoping that actually pans out for me. We will be leaving Midland on April 21 heading to Albequerque NM to meet up with some more people. The plan is to spend the night there and head out to Laughlin in the morning. After that, I have no plans at all but to hit every watering hole on the way there. Should be plenty.

http://www.laughlinriverrun.com/

I'll also be making a sidetrip to hit California. Not really far into California, just enough to take my picture at the state line. The rest of the trip will involve a lot more riding for me. I'm going to head to the Hoover Dam one day and check that place out. It's supposed to be an amazing work of engineering and I can see why from some of the pictures. I'd also like to hit the Grand Canyon one day while we are there. But, the biggest adventure is going to Henderson, NV to see some old friends of ours. This should make for a good set of Spring Trips to set up Sturgis this year. I'm trying like crazy to knock most of these outta the park early. I'll be heading back from Laughlin solo around 5:00 AM on the 25th and hauling ass to Midland.

I'll be making this trip on ol' reliable. My 2007 Softail Springer Classic. This is my first running Harley and I plan on riding her pretty hard on this trip. She can handle it no problem. I'll be making this trip with 16" Nash Gimp Hangers and no windshield. Call me old fashion. I'll have my saddle bags on with some tools, extra clothes, and something to drink along the way. I'll carry a sissybar bag also. That should have some extra clothes and whatever else I might need. This should be a pretty good trip.