Saturday, March 5, 2011

Chapter 8

Today I rode through the heart of Apache country in the Gila Mountains. We spent Friday night just west of  Globe, AZ. and had a nice dinner at a nice Indian casino for Vargie's birthday. The first 3 or 4 miles were pretty good & then came the headwinds!!!!!! I have never dad to ride so long consistently into the teeth of the wind as I have today. The weather was good aside from the wind and we are staying in a little community called Safford, AZ tonight. There wasn't much to take pictures of ,as even the cactus were dying do to lack of water. It was an awful day for road kill. I pass 4 dead dogs, one fox, on coyote, and something that looked like a wolverine. I didn't think Arizona had any but it susre resembled one. More mountains tomorrow and a pass of just under 6,300 ft to go over. So I'll keep this short. Finding a lot of joy with replies to the blog. Would appreciate an update on the C.M.N. pledges. Only 2 flat tires so far- one in San Diego and one today about 12 miles west of Safford. Headwinds and a flat, how can you beat that. Hope the weather in the flathead is finally improving And all of you are happy and well.
Mike

3 comments:

  1. hi mike and vargie
    enyoy all the pictures. wickenburg was a nice town. we are in vancouver and leaving for home tomorrow. we will take a look at the pipes for you. take care and have fun. jerry and donna

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  2. Hi Mike & Vargie,
    It was a verry busy day yesterday @ Costco..WOW!..Brinda will have to get bake to you on the pledges,But I will ask..Mike & I are always bringing it up to the members as they come through the line.. Mike is so proud of you,As we all are..
    I hope the winds are in your favor today..It has been quite nice here the past few das..The sun has been out the temp has been in the mid to high 30s..But it's starting too cool doun again..Yep...It's still winter in Montana..
    Well I better get my ass to work..
    Wishing I was there..Barbie

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  3. Hang in there Mike. I prayed for no more head winds and only down hills :) Kris

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