Labor Day Ride and More - Day 5

September 9, 2009
Fort Collins, CO

Today - an anomaly to some - just another day to others. It is 9-9-2009.

Just us and the folks... we lingered long over our morning coffee and conversation.

Today was visit Grandma day. Grandma is 98 years old and lives in Henrietta, Texas. Mom and I arrived before lunch to surprise Grandma. It took her a few seconds to know me and believe it was actually ME her oldest grand daughter - standing in front of her. She could hardly believe I had come all the way from northern Colorado on a motorcycle to see her. We had a great visit.

Mom and Grandma.

Me and Grandma.

Before meeting up with the guys for lunch, we stopped by work to say a quick hello to my Aunt Alice. Tim and Dad had ridden to Henrietta and met us at the DQ where Dad treated all of us to cheeseburgers and fries and a hot fudge sundae. After lunch, Tim rode to see Grandma. He visited briefly and then turned the Harley around in front of the door so she could see it. She loved that.

After saying our goodbyes to Grandma, we met up with the guys at Four Stars. They had called to say there was a sale. Dad found a new half helmet. As soon as we scraped the stickers off, he and Tim were on their way south, taking the long way back to Wichita Falls in the heat of the afternoon. It was a hot day, in the upper 90s. That's hot to those of us acclimated to Colorado. Ha!

Still, Tim said he and Dad had a great ride over the dam at Lake Arrowhead. I'm feeling a little pouty over this and make it clear - I'm going on the ride tomorrow.

In the evening, Tim and I paid a visit to our long-time friends, Tina and Bobby. We joined them for a light supper at Cheddars. Tina had said a while back, Next time you visit on the motorcycle - I'm getting a ride! So, Tina got a ride on the Harley. Bobby said as she and Tim disappeared down the street - I guess you know I'll never hear the end of it now. They have a motorcycle, but have been thinking about getting a larger motorcycle - we just thought to give them a little incentive... nudge... nudge... nudge...