I-40 Az to Arkansas

Kendall · Fri 08, Apr 2011, 21:52:54

As long as i get the altenators swapped ill be leaving Az sun via I-40 to Arkansas..Services for my Dad wed am. If yall see me on da road wave.... Anyone know of a good coffee shop with iced mocha on I-40?

Popeye · Fri 08, Apr 2011, 22:30:44

Kendall,

Sorry to hear about your dad. Hope while driving to Arkansas, you can remember all the good
times with your dad. Have a safe trip.

Popeye

GreenLantern57 · Fri 08, Apr 2011, 22:36:55

You driving straight through? When do you think you will be through Amarillo?
I only drink black coffe myself.
I have tried the iced mochas at McD's and Sonic, tasty, but it is not my preference.
The Hastings stores here have Starbucks in them. One is block south of I-40 on Georgia.
Roasters is another coffee shop a lot of people like and there is one half block east of the Hastings in a little strip mall.

Sorry about your dad.

Kendall · Fri 08, Apr 2011, 23:22:47

Im sure its going to be a ride of rememberances... Yea im driving straight thru prolly 1st day tucumcari, 2nd day oklahoma city or a bit further 3rd day arkansas.

laserpat · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 00:07:08

Be safe out there my friend. Sorry for your loss.

R J · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 00:10:53

Okay, lets try this again, wrote my message and presto, my puter blinked and my message was gone, poof, disappeared.

Sorry to hear of your loss buddy.

If you get tired or drowsy anytime, pull over, take a nap, get some caffeine or whatever to get you hittin on all 16 of your cylinders.

Thoughts and prayers are headed your way and going to ride shotgun with ya till ya get back home safely.

fordmano · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 00:18:30

Sorry for your loss, I too well know the feeling.

Be very careful, that's a long haul escpecially if your rolling Solo. Safe winds to ya.

Bandit · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 02:08:01

Sorry for your loss,as for the stop

in Tucumcari you know the best place to go. Give me a call when you can Bandit.

bassman · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 04:03:57

Very sorry for your loss Kendall....condolences to you and family. Ride safe.

Strider · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 07:41:32

Safe winds brother and so sorry for the loss of your Dad. He sure raised an awesome son, for sure and for certain. We have a cappacino that isn't bad at the Escom office over here in Africa. Stop on by (might be a tad out of your way) but I sure would love seeing you and we'll leave the lights on for you (as long as the generators run).

Sorry for your loss and stay safe brother.

Luv ya man!

Misfit · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 08:26:04

Ride safe Buddy. Sorry for your loss.

LandElephant · Sat 09, Apr 2011, 08:32:31

Kendall,
If you want a short stop give me a call. I'll be in Amarillo, Tx till Wednesday morning. Buy you a meal and a cup of Joe. Post here and I'll email the info.

Charlie Morse

Land Elephant

Des · Sun 10, Apr 2011, 14:34:33

Kendall headed out this morning --- a BIG Thanks to BigBF for all his struggling with the White Dragon --- she was definately being a PITA. Replaced the brushes in the alternator -- didn't work, swapped out for a loaner alternator, got Kendall about 20 miles away from Bill's place and that one quit --- Bill picked him & the White Dragon up on the highway and brought them back to his place -- ultimately ended up swapping the alternator off our Noisy bike to the White Dragon.

All that later (oh in pouring down rain & hail to boot) --- Kendall headed out this morning. If you see his White Dragon along the way between Arizona and Arkansas (or on the way back) be sure and wave to him -----

Keep him in your prayers as he travels to Arkansas to pay his final respects to his Father --- I am going to do the best I can not to stress about him being on the road --- I wish I had the time and stamina to make that turn around trip with him.

Be safe my love xoxoxoxoxo

GreenLantern57 · Sun 10, Apr 2011, 14:47:06

Quote from: LandElephant on Sat 09, Apr 2011, 08:32:31
Kendall,
If you want a short stop give me a call. I'll be in Amarillo, Tx till Wednesday morning. Buy you a meal and a cup of Joe. Post here and I'll email the info.

Charlie Morse

Land Elephant

I will have to wave from the office as he goes by on I-40, since he will probably go through here mid morning. Maybe the return trip? Keep us up to date on his progress please Des. I will keep good thoughts his way for his trip until he returns to you!

Hope this wind dies before tomorrow. 30-40 mph out of the west. With gusts to 50-55.

Super Santa · Sun 10, Apr 2011, 15:01:24

Well, one good thing is that wind out of the west will give him a tail wind. At least help the gas mileage.

Drive safe, buddy.

Kendall · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 00:03:40

Brrrrrrr that wind was COLD!! lotta snow on the ground from jus before salt river canyon , thru showlow, and part way heading to heber.. Im trying to thaw out still.. Was a good ride though.. Charlie would enjoy seeing you, been a long time. Not quite sure what time im getting out in the morn,, if ya see this in time email me i can check it on my cell. Ill send ya a pm.

Des · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 12:55:47

Kendall got out and on the road about 9:00 a.m. --- last message from him he was in Amarillo and waiting to meet up with Charlie.

Keep him in your prayers for me please

Des

LandElephant · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 13:11:05

Kendell is back on the road. he left Amarillo about 12:45 pm heading east. Had a nice short visit and he is in good spirits. Kendall stated he wanted to make the OK / AR border by this evening. Weather is clear with a slight crosswind.

Charlie Morse
Land Elephant

Des · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 19:49:25

Thanks for the update Charlie --- one thing has led to another and I've pretty much missed all of his messages today

I'm hoping he gets into a hotel earlier this evening --- he's been running late both Saturday night before he left and again last night --- would like to know he's got some much needed rest.

I'm sure I'll hear from him again soon

Des · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 22:49:15

Charlie --- Kendall said thanks for the suggestion --- this was definately worth stopping by

I love this picture!

GreenLantern57 · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 22:57:27

What is on the saddlebags? Nice pic!

Des · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 23:21:31

It's a abstract graphic design on his saddlebags & tank

She is definately a "Looker"

Kendall · Mon 11, Apr 2011, 23:48:27

Jus so ya get a size of the cross the valk was about 30 yards from the cross... Its HUGE! Charlie that was a Great suggestion. Was wonderfull seeing you again , its been wayyy too long. Thanks Everyone for the prayers and well wishes...

queen bee · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 02:07:01

Kendall and Des,

I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know you'll ride safely on your journey, Kendall. Your Dad is watching out for you...and from what I have read, so are all the people here. I think we're all riding with you.

Thanks for the updates, Des. I know this is not easy for you.

Connie

Slick · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 08:05:54

Fair winds to ya brother- so sorry to hear of your loss

olddog1946 · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 09:25:09

We've never met but I know the feeling of having to go home to a funeral for a parent..I'm sorry for your loss..Wish you well on the trip, be careful out there...BTW that is one lovely lady you've got there..

Westernbiker · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 10:07:29

My heart goes out to you BRO, sorry for the loss, get home safe!

LandElephant · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 11:48:44

It's the nice thing about the VRCC. Once you meet and ride with some you always have some type of support or kinship. I'll try to visit more often but my job is like the wind. Where there is work, I go.

Don't forget on the way back if you need a break, Cadilac Ranch is one of those obsure sites to see. Take the Hope Rd exit and follow it to the first left hand turn. Cross the overcrossing and turn right and you can't miss it on the left. Stanley Marsh's great masterpiece.

Leaving Wednesday for Monroe Michigan.

Have a safe trip.

Charlie

mario · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 13:13:03

Quote from: Des on Mon 11, Apr 2011, 22:49:15
Charlie --- Kendall said thanks for the suggestion --- this was definately worth stopping by

I love this picture!

that's awesome....literally.

mario · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 13:15:08

Godspeed and sorry for your loss...

Super Santa · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 14:55:27

Just my opinion but....

I think that is "The Money Shot".

LandElephant · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 21:12:58

For those of you who are interested, this place is in Groom TX. Right off the interstate. At night you can see it for miles before you get there.

Besides the cross (advertised as the largest west of the Mississippi) you will se in the picture statues of Jesus carrying the cross. There is also a replica of Calvary and the building to the right is a chapel being built.

Don't know why it was built here but if you are crossing the Panhandle of Texas, you can't miss it.

Charlie

GreenLantern57 · Tue 12, Apr 2011, 21:54:19

The Groom Cross is located between Interstate 40 and old Route 66 going west out of Groom, Texas. It was built by Steve Thomas of Pampa, Texas in 1995. Mr. Thomas, disgusted with the huge billboards advertising XXX pornography locations along I-40 wanted to make a public profession of faith along the Interstate. Originally he wanted to put up his own billboard with Bible verses but could never find the appropriate verse. Instead, inspired by a cross built by a rancher in Ballinger, Texas, Mr. Thomas knew that he would build a cross. Built on private property donated by Chris Britten to avoid legal issues with the ACLU at a height of 190 feet, the Groom Cross is reported as being the biggest cross in the northern hemisphere.

---From the road wander site.
PS.. Steve Thomas is the father or NFL retired pro Zach Thomas.

Kendall · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 00:32:59

Had a easy ride today (tue) Van Buren Arkansas to Jonesburo Arkansas just down the road from wed grave services. Thank You One and All for your kindness and support...

Kendall · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 23:15:11

Dads resting now,,, Well prolly getting a earfull from mom.. lol After graveside and sum reminicing i hit the road so tonight (wed) im in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.. Was a Very nice ride today...

wizard -vrccds#125 · Wed 13, Apr 2011, 23:21:30

Be safe my brother

GreenLantern57 · Thu 14, Apr 2011, 21:40:30

Let me know what time you will be through Amarillo! I will PM you with my cell!

Des · Fri 15, Apr 2011, 00:11:17

Kendall asked me to post this:

Sorry Green Lantern -- I'm in Grants, NM tonight. Didn't get the message in time left Oklahoma City this morning. It's been a VERY WINDY day and then it got really cold late this afternoon.

Thanks for the well thoughts everyone.

Kendall

** it will be glad to have him home back tomorrow**
Des

R J · Fri 15, Apr 2011, 00:28:06

Kendall, take it easy that last day on the road. That is when most accidents happen, the last day out. I'm riding shotgun with ya and ya is a lookin good, so let's get home to Des in good shape.

Ya'll got some catchin up on to do, so save your energy, it will be there when ya get home. LOL............

The

made me do it.............

Later Brother.

GreenLantern57 · Fri 15, Apr 2011, 11:46:11

Thanks for the update Des! Very windy here. Hope Kendell takes his time and quits when he starts to get tired. That wind will really take it out of you. Keeping good thoughts until Kendell gets home.

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