Saturday, July 07, 2007

Good times in 'Merica

George W. has changed the way we say America with his Texas accent. It is no longer America, just "Merica". From now on , Merica, land of the free!An hour into the ride and my bro looks angry in this photo, only 4 hours left to go, cheer up!

A look ahead: only another hour of climbing from here and we are at the top of Kenebec pass.
A quick refill of the camelbacks at the campground becasue it was roasting out even in the high country.
It was a mob scene at the top of the pass. All these people paid $50 for a 2 hour jeep ride to the top. We rode from town for free and made it to the top only a few minutes behind them. Suckers!
A quick look out over the Needles in the San Juans. Hard to beat that view!

Roosting the single track at 11,000 feet in the wild flowers.
The flowers were going off. I don't care who you are, you have to appreciate the flowers in the mountains!
After 5 hours of riding, 2 flat tires, 150 ounces of water, 53 miles and 7,500 feet of climbing, I had to finish the Annual Kenebec Pass ride with a BBQ at my place with friends and family. I made some killer homemade chicken kabobs. A good barbie that even the Aussies couldn't rival.


Neighbor Randy digs into the great food that everyone provided. It as kind of a pot luck style BBQ. All who came threw down on some wholesome goodness, Margs and brews, tater salad, cake, ice cream, fresh berries, salad, Portabella burgers, amazing mozzerella with fresh basil and tomatoes, and did I mention the Margaritas!
Corey couldn't get enough of the whipped cream. Whip it, whip it good! How pro is that whip cream dispenser? Co2 cartridge is not included.
The copper showed up to break up the party, instead he just helped himself to the cake and ice cream, a chicken kabob, told us to keep it down, and went on his way next door to bust the 6 year olds making to much noise with the Snap and Pop poppers. Sean is just a hard ass when it comes to breaking the law, he will not hesitate to lock you up!
Mary and Corey! These two provided the necessary skills for making a mean Margarita! Ouch the next morning.
And of course, the Fireworks were going off downtown. It was a great 4th, definitely one of my better ones that I have enjoyed with friends and my bro. Until next time.

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