Devil’s Triangle Rally

It was a small but friendly crowd at Grey Wolf Campground’s Devil’s Triangle Motorcycle Rally [Oct 24-25]. I rode up Saturday, and as soon as I rode through the gate some bikers invited me to share their camp fire and their food. There were vendors selling leathers, jewelry, and food, with some great bargains to be found. Tickets for door prizes well also given out with the cost of admission; a mere $20.

Entertainment was provided by a group who brought a karaoke machine. They gave some great performances, and later in the evening it was open mike. I left shortly after dark and sadly did not get a chance to perform.

On Sunday morning I returned. Some folks had pulled out during the night, and others early in the morning, so it was an even smaller crowd. About 10:00am I announced that I would be doing Bike Blessings, and what do you know, I had 100% turn out. What a thrill! Odie even brought his four-wheeler to be blessed.

If you’ve not been to Grey Wolf yet, I highly recommend it. It’s an absolutely beautiful part of God’s creation, and the roads are a challenge for even the bravest “Dragon Slayers.” Odie holds a rally in the spring, summer, and fall each year. I plan to be there for each one next year, Lord willing, and I hope to see you there.

Log on to http://www.greywolfcampground.net/ for more information. Odie told me that the site would be down for a while as he de-designs it, but I’m sure it will be up again soon. You can also visit Odie on My Space at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=183882629

Arizona Ride - 2008 (click pics for large view).

Thomas Case and I had a great ride to Naco, Arizona. Here are a few highlights.
In Oklahoma we discovered that we were following the Mother Road; old Route 66.

We took the infamous "left turn at Albuquerque" and ended up on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere. We weren’t lost. We were taking the scenic route.

In Texas we visited the second largest cross in the world. It can be seen for at least ten miles. There are many life size statues of Biblical scenes and a gift shop. I highly recommend a stop there if you’re traveling out west.

When we reached Arizona we got away from I-40 and road through the Hopi Indian Reservation and some beautiful desert scenery.

Leaving Hopi country we passed through the famous Painted Desert. It was like riding across the surface of Mars.

From the Painted Desert we road the south rim of the Grand Canyon. What a sight!!!

From the Canyon we rode to Naco Arizona. We were received warmly by Pastor Tim & Jennifer Scarbrough. It was great to meet the folks from First Baptist of Clinton TN (Eternal Riders), who had flown in from Tennessee and rented Harleys so that they could ride with us.

(That's Pastor Tim on the right.)

The local CMA chapter, the San Pedro Servants, fed us and treated us like visiting royalty. They turned out for Biker Sunday at Naco Baptist and we had a great service. Two of the San Pedro Servants provided music. After their performance Thomas and I joined the music minister of Naco Baptist in leading the congregation in worship. After the service we had a cook out and great fellowship ride.

One of the highlights for me was our visit to Tombstone AZ.

On Monday (Oct.13), with some reluctance, we started the ride home. We only saw about 100 miles of Interstate Highway for the next three days.

We rode through the beautiful Gila Nation Forest ...

... and visited the Harley Davidson dealer in Roswell NM.

When we reach Iron Mountain we got to meet the founder of the CMA, Herbe Shreve, and help him celebrate his 75th birthday.

It was great to meet and fellowship with CMA’ers from all over the world at the Changing of the Colors rally and to camp on "Tennessee Hill."

Leaving "Colors" I rode to Ward Arkansas to visit my dear friends, Rev. Dr. Tom Jordan, wife Karen, and their two beautiful children, Wee Tom and Camile.

Thomas rode 4,400 miles in 16 days on his custom chopper trike. What a man!!!

Alas, all good things must come to and end. It was a GREAT ride, and I hope to go again next year for Naco Baptist’s second annual Biker Sunday, which will be the second Sunday in October. I hope you’ll make plans to join us. Cages are welcome. (I may have to "hound dog" the Bonnie myself, as my wife wants to go but doesn’t want to ride that far.)

(At the Great Divide, Elev. 6,030 feet)