"The Oasis of my Soul"... A Lifelong Journey on the road...

[Squeaky]

I think we will take a bit of a Northern route to head East. Maybe Garner State Park… and then on Galveston State Park… Louisiana…

Thats getting darn close to our neck of the woods over here - be sure to let us know when you want us to show you around the Houston area (well, the parts that are worth it anyway).

 

[beemerchef]

A bit of San Antonio, Tx

We will be going through Houston... this weekend?... Have to find a place to park... power=heater!!! Any thoughts Squeaky?
Also need a rear tire! Have a front one that needs to be mounted... maybe saturday... hate to pay full price for a 150/70-17 but I got behind in stocking up from Southwest moto...

A bit of San Antonio, Tx

Another last day of the Year! Our second New Year on the road, in Texas as the last one! Quiet here, but no so quiet when we went to San Antonio for the afternoon with a friend of ours, Donna.
No picture taking allowed inside the Alamo, have no clue as to why… yet. Still, it was interesting and so was the River Walk packed with tourists… night and day situation considering the time we have spend in the Desert. The rehabilitation is hard, I will not hide that fact, on the both of us.
You all have a Happy New Year, wishing you a prosperous and healthy one to come, many more actually… It is always a good time to figure out where we are going and how we are getting there, maybe there is a better way… a better path?
Enjoy the Blog… the last one this year!

Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

And a Happy New Year, Tx

And a Happy New Year… Tx

Just Spirit and I celebrating, what better company. He was actually asleep by the time midnight rolled on… food, play, sleep and keeping an eye, most of the time both, on me, are his fulfillments in life. Don’t we wish sometimes…
28 degrees this morning, nice and warm and cozy… just relaxing in the Texas countryside before moving on to Louisiana soon, I don’t really know how soon! I know that we are 400 miles from Baton Rouge and then on another 550 miles to Atlanta… I have already checked out the mileage back to Moab, 1700 miles! With the price of fuel this might be our last chance on the East Coast for a while.
I hope that you all had a great New Year’s Eve. Downtown San Antonio was truly a fun place to be for that evening, specially around the Alamo with the lighted Carriages and also by the River Walk, the actual festivities with bands and much crowd was happening a couple blocks away.
Wishing you all a great prosperous and healthy 2008...
Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[cdc1]

Ara, hope I'm not too late for your request

We will be going through Houston... this weekend?... Have to find a place to park... power=heater!!! Any thoughts Squeaky?

I live on acerage about 25 miles SW of Houston and have space and power available. Your transition from open spaces could continue as we have a nice open view for this part of the country. You and Spirit are welcome.

 

[Cagiva 549]

Sorry we missed you in BB this year ,I thought about you as I drove thru Del Rio last week . I came home last nite . If you still need it I have electric and water and a mostly fenced yard and a stray cat that needs chased off . also bike tools . SEYA

 

[DFW_Warrior]

Wow.... 10000 views!!! Congrats Ara!

 

[Squeaky]

I live on acerage about 25 miles SW of Houston and have space and power available. Your transition from open spaces could continue as we have a nice open view for this part of the country. You and Spirit are welcome.

If you still need it I have electric and water and a mostly fenced yard and a stray cat that needs chased off . also bike tools . SEYA

BOTH of these options sure beat my offer to sleep on the couch

I for one would LOVE to see Ara and Spirit while they're here in Houston

 

[beemerchef]

Sorry we missed you also David... maybe next year! How was the riding?... we are on the opposite side of the State... how about Utah in March/April?
Cdc1... I am pm'ing (spelling?.... ) you right now...

Be well... Ara & Spirit

 

[db]

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Cdc1... I am pm'ing (spelling?.... ) you right now...

Be well... Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

I for one would LOVE to see Ara and Spirit while they're here in Houston [/QUOTE]

My shrink is going to be so happy... there is improvement in my life... someone actually wants to see me also... it is always only Spirit this... and Spirit that... maybe I will shorten my sessions now... I am feeling so much better... Thanks Squeaky!!!

 

[Squeaky]

My shrink is going to be so happy... there is improvement in my life... someone actually wants to see me also... it is always only Spirit this... and Spirit that... maybe I will shorten my sessions now... I am feeling so much better... Thanks Squeaky!!!

Funny you should say that - when I first typed it I forgot to add "& Spirit" to the sentence.

 

[beemerchef]

Hi Squeaky... I PM'd cdc1 to accept his offer to stay on his "Estate"... waiting for a reply. If all is well should be there saturday pm... for a few days... will be near Baton Rouge the following friday...
Stay in touch...
Ara & Spirit

 

[cdc1]

Ara, that's good news. Glad you and Spirit will visit. I'll PM you with the information.

Sincerly,
Carl & Colette

 

[beemerchef]

Ara, that's good news. Glad you and Spirit will visit. I'll PM you with the information.

Sincerly,
Carl & Colette

Thank you both... will await the details!... Have a great day... Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

Who said BBQ? Tx

Who said BBQ? Texas

Our last day here in Luling before moving on to Booth (southwest of Houston) tomorrow for a few days. We are having a get together on Sunday… come and join us… Let us know as we will be also cooking… bring your dog… you bike… your car… Carl and Collete are the hosts and it has been real nice for them to put this together.
“WE” discovered real Texas BBQ yesterday… I am so tempted to go back today for some more of those ribs! I get the meat… Spirit gets the bones! It was quite a kitchen with smoked walls, a real hard hat area. I forgot who recommended the place, City Market, but “thank you”… my Dr will love you too…
A few more pictures of our New Year’s Eve outing in San Antonio… and that fills the Blog today!
Till next time, from Houston… you all be well.
Ara & Spirit

 

[DFW_Warrior]

Man, while you're in the area you need to swing by Black's BBQ in Lockhart. hands down the best brisket in the State.

 

[Squeaky]

Was great to see Ara and Spirit again today! Pictures to follow...

 

[beemerchef]

A gathering in Booth, Texas

A gathering in Booth, Tx

It was a fine day, with fine people and… I think fine food… some days are like that! Just fine!!! The weather cooperated, the spirits where jovial and even though some did not show up… excuses… excuses… it was a good turn out.
Tying up some loose ends these coming days, tires, presriptions, going over the route planning, you name it! Highway 10 might be our only option to Louisiana… hard to believe that we are actually leaving the State of Texas!
Spirit has been having a blast being off the leash these past couple days, his eyes, leash or not, fixated on me, he does not leave my sight… finally it is happening as it did to my previous dogs… love and patience, that is all it takes. I know what some of you are thinking… I will add that the leash will be back on as we leave here.
Till next time… you all be well…
Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

Spirit... the Clown, Tx

Squeaky... big thanks for the Gift in the form of a CD... "TWT... Year in review"... just awesome... and it was great to meet you finally Anaconda... some day we need to make some serious food together!

Spirit… the Clown! Tx
Pits have an incredible amount of energy to spend everyday, being here has proved it. They are Clowns that love the attention while running… falling… faking moves… Spirit puts up a daily show for us. We will miss this place, him as much as myself, as we will leave tomorrow very early trying to avoid Houston’s traffic on our way to Baton Rouge, Mississippi and finally Atlanta where we should arrive by next Thursday… Schedule! Something foreign for us… we are trying to stay on top of it.
Internet problems have finally been fixed, suck lack of knowledge by Alltel sales people have really made this an expensive repair as damage was done… we never stop learning!
Till next time on the road, you be well… more on the Blog.
Ara & Spirit

 

[anaconda]

It was great to finally meet you and Spirit! I sure was glad I rode to bike night instead of going to bed early after a long day of travel, I had no idea you guys were coming over.

 

[beemerchef]

Busy... busy, LA/MS

Same here, that was a great surprise... and again... I am so much enjoying the video!!! Even the music is awesome... Texas has been very kind to us...
THANK YOU ALL... everything has meant a lot to us... We will be back!!!

Busy… Busy, LA/MS

It is going to take us all day to catch up… making some Treats… printing some Art Cards and getting ready for our last stretch to Atlanta. Moving makes life busy. The George Ranch we visited near Booth, Tx, a couple times these past days was a worth outing for sure, yesterday’s ride with the Louisiana Dual Sport Rider also was a great event and now at Walt’s and Paulette’s in Mississippi, well, brings back some memories as this was our first stop when we left to live on the road. The dogs, chickens, ducks, goats are still all here as Spirit also found out.
We are staying in touch as well as we can… it is all on the Blog, most of it anyhow.
Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

Moving on, MS

Moving on, MS

We had the best night sleep at a Truck Stop overnight, can’t figure that one out! Do people live at Truck Stops permanently? They sure are enough of them! Would it do for an interesting Blog? Not really I think!
Great weekend riding with the Dual Sport Riders of Louisiana, familiar faces and some new faces, some black top and some primitive roads. We had it all… including some entertainment! Some duck grilling… at Walt’s and Paulette’s
We will be in Birmingham, AL, by the time you read this, and the next time in Atlanta, exactly where we started 15 months ago.
Of course many thoughts are going through my mind…
I will talk about it later, we need to keep rolling East… in the meantime enjoy the pictures on the Blog…

Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

Atlanta, GA

Snow last night in Atlanta. We are camped out in Powder Springs at a friend’s office/construction site, with all the comforts needed. Yes, it is a culture shock being here after so many months “out there” as my thoughts are a bit already fast forwarding to Moab, Utah, our next destination when my mother flies back home in about a month. She will arrive here on Tuesday… we will be at the Airport in the afternoon… I can’t wait to see her, has been a couple years.
We braved the 37 degree temps this afternoon and took a short ride, not that bad really with the help of electric heated gear actually. Found out about the International Motorcycle Show this weekend which we will attend so we can show you the pictures of all the new bikes! Always something. Just posted the last pictures of the George Ranch Homes on the Blog.
Be well…
Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

Cabin fever? Atlanta

Cabin fever? Atlanta…

So we rented a car today… I don’t think my 80 year old mother would adventure herself riding in the sidecar… even though I am sure Spirit would be more than a gentleman! Almost headed out for the International Motorcycle show at the Georgia Dome, but, with much snow coming down and freezing forecast, we will wait till tomorrow. Of course it end up raining after the snow and the temps are not as cold as predicted. I guess I wanted to play it safe… relaxed throughout the show without the thought of getting stuck in town. We were suppose to meet some friends there today… there will be another waive of them tomorrow… such is Life!
Spirit shared his sidecar with Scooter yesterday. John’s buddy… and we had a great time taking some pictures. I think we will watch a movie tonight… it has been really nice to relax… and reminisce about the past… looking forward to the future… enjoying the present.
Be well… Ara & Spirit

 

[beemerchef]

The Atlanta Cycle show...

The Atlanta Cycle Show…

The Show?… well, I liked it as for the first time I saw this kind of show under a different light. Some Art, some function and purpose. Maybe because I have never been prejudiced toward two wheels… and maybe because our own rig has turned into more of a great tool than anything else… Old ones, new ones, restoration and much Art with the custom choppers… hard to believe that one can actually ride them.
My Mother arrived today… it was Airport time with an hour delay, but who does not like people watching! So keep checking the Blog as I keep on writing but might not have as much time posting on here. She is doing great for 80, I hope I am in such great shape when and if I ever get there. Oh! Dr’s check up today… complete stress test… Cardiologist… good to go for a while longer he said.
He is one of the best in the Country, a great Human Being, he knows of our Blog and the fact that I do not have Health Insurance, he never charges me… what a contribution!
Be well… Ara & Spirit