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After the stroll through Dino land, I walked back to my hotel, knowing with my hands as swollen and as painful as they were, there was not a chance I was going to ride the next day, so I had my concierge book another night and arrange for me to see the Million Dollar Quartet. My concierge booked a ticket and arranged a taxi for me while I went up to my room and sawed some logs.
I awoke, showered, dressed in some decent attire, and went down to the lobby to await my taxi. She was running a little late, but fun girl, an immigrant from Mexico via California, trying to make her way in my country. We had a spirited drive to the concert hall, it was a lot of fun, I arranged for her to be the same driver that picked me up post concert after I had a chance to meet n greet with the actors.
Here's a few of he actors from the MDQ, a musical based on a jam session at Sun Records, Memphis, Tennessee back in the 40's or 50's, I cannot remember exactly which decade at this late hour - Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and not pictured, the actor portraying Jerry Lee Lewis. I lost all the video footage and pics from the show, this is all that was left. The 85 pound soak n wet beautiful woman in pink attire was Elvis's girlfriend in the musical. The man in the suit is portraying the owner of Sun Records.
What amazed me about the musical is just how perfect the actors portray their respective star, especially the man impersonating Johnny Cash and Elvis, wow, the show knocked my socks off. I was seated next to an elderly couple, we laughed and laughed together, it was very nice, turns out they were from an area of Kansas where an ex girlfriend of mine is a schoolteacher.
I awoke, showered, dressed in some decent attire, and went down to the lobby to await my taxi. She was running a little late, but fun girl, an immigrant from Mexico via California, trying to make her way in my country. We had a spirited drive to the concert hall, it was a lot of fun, I arranged for her to be the same driver that picked me up post concert after I had a chance to meet n greet with the actors.
Here's a few of he actors from the MDQ, a musical based on a jam session at Sun Records, Memphis, Tennessee back in the 40's or 50's, I cannot remember exactly which decade at this late hour - Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and not pictured, the actor portraying Jerry Lee Lewis. I lost all the video footage and pics from the show, this is all that was left. The 85 pound soak n wet beautiful woman in pink attire was Elvis's girlfriend in the musical. The man in the suit is portraying the owner of Sun Records.
What amazed me about the musical is just how perfect the actors portray their respective star, especially the man impersonating Johnny Cash and Elvis, wow, the show knocked my socks off. I was seated next to an elderly couple, we laughed and laughed together, it was very nice, turns out they were from an area of Kansas where an ex girlfriend of mine is a schoolteacher.
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Blog 6 - Small World
Star Date - 26 May 2018
Distance - 322 miles / 526 kilometers
I awoke in my Branson hotel, raring to go and get on the road. I quickly was in Arkansas, riding the beautiful Ozark Mountains, on my way to Mena, Arkansas to ride the famous Talimena Scenic Byway. Beautiful stretch of road, the first overlook I stopped at, there must have been 300 Harleys on some organized ride. They had a support truck and all. I felt like all eyes were on me riding to the overlook on an import bike.
Unfortunately, all pics of the Talimena were lost during a data transfer from my iPad Pro to MacBook Pro. Luckily, I have some video footage I will be adding to this post at a later date.
But here's the interesting part of this thread. Talk about small world, what happened on this day still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand to attention. After I was done riding the Talimena, I started wondering where I'd stay for the night. I looked at my map and decided Broken Bow or Hochatown sounded like a good destination.
So, for the next couple of hours, I'm making my way south through Oklahoma. It was steamy hot, way too hot for a polar bear skinned Michagander. I was riding along when I spotted some trucks parked on an area next to a river. The only thing that crossed my mind was cool water. I stopped, and submerged myself in the water, then got back on my bike and rode away. Funny how great that dip in the water feels when you're riding through the hot air soaked. It was invigorating. Anything to cool off.
About 45 minutes down the road, I arrived in Hochatown, Oklahoma. I passed a few breweries thirsty for a cold cold beer. That's when I saw Hochatown Saloon to my left. I pulled in the parking lot, there was a black Hummer parked that looked like my best friends Hummer from Louisiana. I thought there's no way it's his, he lives 4 or 5 hours from here near West Monroe, Louisiana. About that time, my best friend walks around the back of the Hummer. I nearly dropped my bike in disbelief. It'd been about a year since I'd visited him in Louisiana. I quickly yelled, Bill. He looked up, I had my helmet on and he didn't recognize the bike, as I rode another bike down when I visited him and his family last. I yelled Bill, WTF are you doing here. Then he recognized my voice. We couldn't believe it. Talk about a small world. I'm 1,300 miles along in my trip, he's 4+ hours from home, and we run into one another at the Hochatown Saloon.
It was a Godsend. The reason being, it was Memorial Day weekend and places to stay even in campgrounds were hard to come by. I asked Bill WTF he was doing in Hochatown, he replied he was in town for his family reunion, they'd rented 15 homes in the area for all the family, and he insisted I stay at his rented house and party with them the rest of the weekend. Talk about **** house luck.
I was fed amazing catered BBQ and Mexican food all weekend and all I could drink. Most of the family are from Arkansas and Louisiana and they party like rock stars. I can't keep up with these people, but I did my best to try. What a great weekend, one I won't ever forget. I've heard I'll be invited to the next reunion in 5 years, wherever it may be, I'll be looking forward to it.
Here's Bill from when I visited him back in 2017 in Louisiana.
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Star Date - 26 May 2018
Distance - 322 miles / 526 kilometers
I awoke in my Branson hotel, raring to go and get on the road. I quickly was in Arkansas, riding the beautiful Ozark Mountains, on my way to Mena, Arkansas to ride the famous Talimena Scenic Byway. Beautiful stretch of road, the first overlook I stopped at, there must have been 300 Harleys on some organized ride. They had a support truck and all. I felt like all eyes were on me riding to the overlook on an import bike.
Unfortunately, all pics of the Talimena were lost during a data transfer from my iPad Pro to MacBook Pro. Luckily, I have some video footage I will be adding to this post at a later date.
But here's the interesting part of this thread. Talk about small world, what happened on this day still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand to attention. After I was done riding the Talimena, I started wondering where I'd stay for the night. I looked at my map and decided Broken Bow or Hochatown sounded like a good destination.
So, for the next couple of hours, I'm making my way south through Oklahoma. It was steamy hot, way too hot for a polar bear skinned Michagander. I was riding along when I spotted some trucks parked on an area next to a river. The only thing that crossed my mind was cool water. I stopped, and submerged myself in the water, then got back on my bike and rode away. Funny how great that dip in the water feels when you're riding through the hot air soaked. It was invigorating. Anything to cool off.
About 45 minutes down the road, I arrived in Hochatown, Oklahoma. I passed a few breweries thirsty for a cold cold beer. That's when I saw Hochatown Saloon to my left. I pulled in the parking lot, there was a black Hummer parked that looked like my best friends Hummer from Louisiana. I thought there's no way it's his, he lives 4 or 5 hours from here near West Monroe, Louisiana. About that time, my best friend walks around the back of the Hummer. I nearly dropped my bike in disbelief. It'd been about a year since I'd visited him in Louisiana. I quickly yelled, Bill. He looked up, I had my helmet on and he didn't recognize the bike, as I rode another bike down when I visited him and his family last. I yelled Bill, WTF are you doing here. Then he recognized my voice. We couldn't believe it. Talk about a small world. I'm 1,300 miles along in my trip, he's 4+ hours from home, and we run into one another at the Hochatown Saloon.
It was a Godsend. The reason being, it was Memorial Day weekend and places to stay even in campgrounds were hard to come by. I asked Bill WTF he was doing in Hochatown, he replied he was in town for his family reunion, they'd rented 15 homes in the area for all the family, and he insisted I stay at his rented house and party with them the rest of the weekend. Talk about **** house luck.
I was fed amazing catered BBQ and Mexican food all weekend and all I could drink. Most of the family are from Arkansas and Louisiana and they party like rock stars. I can't keep up with these people, but I did my best to try. What a great weekend, one I won't ever forget. I've heard I'll be invited to the next reunion in 5 years, wherever it may be, I'll be looking forward to it.
Here's Bill from when I visited him back in 2017 in Louisiana.
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Fargo
Pack Dog
Cool ride,pics and story, keep em coming.
big oil
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Blog 7 - Everythings Bigger n Texas
Star Date - 28 May 2018 to Present
Distance - 202 miles / 325 kilometers
Monday, 28 May 2018, I left Bill and his family in Hochatown, Oklahoma, destination Arlington, Texas for a multi-week stay. I love the DFW area. It is so much different than what I'm used to, it is a challenge to the norm. I'm from middle of nowhere, Michigan, where farm land, lakes, and streams are everywhere. Where I'm from, traffic jams simply do NOT occur!! It's like going from quiet and peaceful to the hustle and bustle and for me, it's something I enjoy, though temporary. I'm not sure I could ever live in such an area as DFW. Lots of interesting things to do and see and you could eat at a different restaurant every night for years and never eat at the same place twice.
When in the DFW area, I stay with my best Texas friend, Brian. When I arrived, I noticed he'd gotten a brand new Jeep Wrangler. Not just any Wrangler, he bought the Rubicon edition, equipped with robust Dana 44 front and rear differentials with lockers front and rear, and electronically controlled front sway bar disconnect. I bet the thing could climb like a mountain goat. One of the few TRUE 4x4's one can buy today. Most 4x4 trucks are really only 2 wheel drive vehicles with one powered front, one rear, but his Rubicon Jeep has power going to all 4 wheels when both lockers are switched on. It's too new to go off-road in, but maybe someday he'll use it as was intended.
Brian is proud to be born in Texas!
Star Date - 28 May 2018 to Present
Distance - 202 miles / 325 kilometers
Monday, 28 May 2018, I left Bill and his family in Hochatown, Oklahoma, destination Arlington, Texas for a multi-week stay. I love the DFW area. It is so much different than what I'm used to, it is a challenge to the norm. I'm from middle of nowhere, Michigan, where farm land, lakes, and streams are everywhere. Where I'm from, traffic jams simply do NOT occur!! It's like going from quiet and peaceful to the hustle and bustle and for me, it's something I enjoy, though temporary. I'm not sure I could ever live in such an area as DFW. Lots of interesting things to do and see and you could eat at a different restaurant every night for years and never eat at the same place twice.
When in the DFW area, I stay with my best Texas friend, Brian. When I arrived, I noticed he'd gotten a brand new Jeep Wrangler. Not just any Wrangler, he bought the Rubicon edition, equipped with robust Dana 44 front and rear differentials with lockers front and rear, and electronically controlled front sway bar disconnect. I bet the thing could climb like a mountain goat. One of the few TRUE 4x4's one can buy today. Most 4x4 trucks are really only 2 wheel drive vehicles with one powered front, one rear, but his Rubicon Jeep has power going to all 4 wheels when both lockers are switched on. It's too new to go off-road in, but maybe someday he'll use it as was intended.
Brian is proud to be born in Texas!
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First night in DFW, I had him drive me past Globe Life Park, home of the Texas Ranger baseball team. Beautiful stadium. Surprisingly, another brand new stadium is being built for the Rangers right next to Globe Life Park. Why, I have no idea as the stadium they play in now isn't very old. It's not like they have a great winning record. Apparently, there's a backstory involving a little gubment corruption!
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Very impressive and super engineering there!big oil said:Then, I had Brian drive past AT&T Stadium, Jerry Jones' house, home of the Dallas Cowboys. Impressive stadium, architecture is pretty darn cool.
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From Cowboy's stadium, it was time for dinner. I chose Flying Fish, home of what I feel is the best catfish in the DFW area, all in a very unique atmosphere. If you like seafood, do yo self a solid and dine at Flying Fish. Friendly immigrants who strive to ensure everyone is satisfied.
I'm in love with Flying Fish, I dine there numerous times when visiting DFW.
I'm in love with Flying Fish, I dine there numerous times when visiting DFW.
