Breakfast was had down the street from the doctor's office, right after the blood draw... about 9:15am.
Now, a few days ago, I had set-up a day-ride with a friend for Wednesday. It was to be after my appointment, about a 10:00am start.
Oh my! To get from downtown Scottsdale, to 44th Street and Camelback... literally a stop at every single traffic light... took me about as long to traverse as it did to get from 44th and CB to CaveCreek and Cactus!
Our ride started a little late.
Regardless, this was a short little ride to a favorite destination of bikers, Cave Creek, Arizona. No other plans, other than to ride and have lunch while we were there. So our first stop was at
When we arrived, just after noon, only one other guest. Although a little early for me, I ended up eating some lunch. My friend and I talked for a few hours and by the time we left, just before 2:00pm, the place was packed! I can understand why. Great food, good atmosphere, a little of everything for everybody. They even have a large outdoor pond in their patio area, complete with both ducks and turtles! The "little," as well as the "big," kids seemed to enjoy.
From here, our ride was a couple of quick, short hops, literally down the street.
Stopped in at the Hideaway Grill. I had been there many years ago, and it seemed a lot different then I remembered. Yet, the proof was on the walls, ceilings, posts, etc... this place has not changed, I mis-remembered. The one thing about the Hideaway... it is a biker bar/grill! Ride in... premium parking, everyone is friendly, view isn't bad either! Drive in,... you either park out front or the very back, people are still friendly, and the view changes to everyone watching to make sure as the driver leaves from the back, he doesn't get too close to the bikes...
A couple of hours later, a hop across the street and down a bit to the Buffalo Chip for some BBQ. As we parked and started to walk up, the smell of the BBQ and the smokehouse... I knew that even though it had only been a few hours, I was going to have to try this! Got the sampler platter (pork, sausage, and brisket)... not bad at all... definitely worth returning to try more.
After hours of riding, talking, eating, a drink or two along the way (well buffered and more than absorbed by food... not to mention the glasses of water), a glance at a watch and it was approaching 5:00pm. Day over, time to head back down for a final stop. I needed to stop at BSHD, to pick up a part for my bike. I am now better prepared for my future travels! An update pic is in order... to show off a little more chrome!
All day, my friend and I just enjoyed the riding, the scenery, and a few, very specific views... Conversations would literally start at a stop light, continue at the next, then another, and finish at a hard-stop.
This was a spur of the moment, mid-week, mid-day, day-ride. One of the best kinds!
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