Tortilla Flat, AZ

Sunday was a ride to Tortilla flat. Another beautiful day in the desert. Mid 80's and clear.  

Heading out of mesa toward the east on Apache trail highway. The mountainous terrain and winding roads makes for a fantastic motorcycle ride.

 A quick stop at Canyon lake was welcome before we headed off to the town of tortilla flats. Population 6.  Tortilla Flat 

Tortilla flat is an authentic remnant of an old west town, nestled in the midst of the Tonto National Forest, Superstition Mountain Range. As well as being home for six adventurous people, Tortilla Flat has a charm that has surpassed time.

Tortilla Flat started out as a stage stop in 1904 and neither fire nor flood has been able to remove this historic stop along the Historic Apache Trail.

Mosey down the boardwalk and visit the Superstition Saloon. Real saddles serve as bar stools where you can enjoy a cold brew or sarsaparilla. The unique wallpaper is really dollar bills from visitors world wide.

Our Restaurant serves the biggest burgers, hottest chili and the coldest drinks everyday. The Gift Shop will surely supply your needs for the unusual.

Arizona definitely has a wide variety of riding, with very scenic landscape and challenges for the beginner to the experienced rider. Thanks again to Chris and Patty for a great weekend. 

Motorcycle trip to Jerome Arizona.

2010 Harley Davidson Ford f150

This is the 2010 Ford F150 Harley Davidson pick-up. What a beautiful truck. The color is Lava Red. Comes with just about everything in a tricked out pick-up and ford quality. Leather interior, Harley Davidson emblems, 22 inch wheels, heated seats, GPS navigation, SNYC system, and many more options.

I own an XLT F150 and i can say this ride is incredible compared to the standard truck. If you want a special edition truck with quality and great engineering and money is no option, this is it.

Heading to the Gateway to the west

The trip started off with a quick turn to the Gateway to the west city of St. Louis. I had been a few years since I had flown into this airport. Interesting how quickly you recall airports once you land and remember all the landmarks from years past.

Many of the major rivers ( Missouri, mississippi, and the Illinois) leading into St Louis were swollen and at their flood stage with some over their banks.

Beautiful day for flying into St Louis today.

Donny Smith Bike show 2010

If you like custom bikes and lots of them, then the bike show at the River Center in St. Paul was the place to be. I have attended the Donny Smith bike show a few years now and the bikes just get more and more tricked out.

Dave Perewitz and Donny smith are masters of their trait. Very approachable and always willing to share a few great stories of their start at bike building.  Donny Smith ( a minnesota native) always has a great turn out for the show.

A lot of fun Harley Davidson baggers to look at. This year seemed to be how big you can customize your front wheel. One bagger had a front wheel with a 30" front tire and rim.

Lots of custom paint and a very special bike with a tribute to fallen soldiers in Iraq. They will be doing a " Toys for Tots" ride August 20th, at the  Windy acres saloon in Stillwater, Mn. at noon. Entry fee is a toy.

If you like old vintage bikes, they have a few of those as well. They will be out at the minnesota state fairgrounds June 11-12. If you are interested in  Minnesota motorcycle history, visit their website.  Vintage motorcycle show.

The "Ride for Wishes" is also having a ride May 22. Leaves from Fury motorcycle in South St. Paul
Ride for Wishes

Lots of pictures below so check them out!!

Donny Smith Bike show 2010

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  JFK Airport

Flying to New York's Kennedy international airport is alway fun. From the pictures you can see the size of aircraft that fly into JFK. They have some construction going on one of the longest runways ( 13/31. This can cause a few delays when weather and winds restrict traffic.  When the weather is good, operations move very smoothly. 

.Detroit Metro and Minneapolis International airport pictured from the air. 

Some of the Aircraft pictured here: 747, A340, 777, 757, 767