FUZ-moto-VII Grand-Canyon, Arizona, Thu May 3, 2012

         
After spending the evening visiting with Joe's family, in the morning, I flew up to Stellar Airpark (L19). The departure was pretty interesting as I got held on the ground for quite a while waiting for F16's doing pattern practice, touch-and-goes.
Meanwhile, Matt was driving from San Diego on his Ninja ZX-14. We picked up Rich and Ana from Phoenix and then went to pick up the bikes.
We stayed the night at Richie's house in Mountain Park.

Matt rode from San Diego to Phoenix



Matt departing San Diego, heading to Phoenix



Matt showing us what 160 mph looks like on highway 78 near Glamis CA

While Chris flew from Tucson to Stellar Airpark in Phoenix

My takeoff was delayed while I waited for all these F16's to get out of my way :)

F16 traffic at KTUS



A couple of F16's taxi slowly by while I get the ATIS



and I follow them out



F16 taking off


while taxing around with the big boys



And, while I wait to cross the runway, several F16's do touch and goes.



More F16 touch and goes


Open Pit Mine near Marana AZ


Approaching Phoenix

Picking up rental bikes from AZ Ride


Chris got a R1150GS

Rich tries out his Harley V-Rod




Ana's Shadow with a low seat


More Shadow style


Starting odometer


Richie's Goldwing, Ana's Shadow, and Rich's V-Rod

A bit later, Matt arrives at Richie and Janet's house



Matt approaching Richie & Janet's place in Phoenix AZ



Sneaking in... and who are these guys?



Greeting Marty and Forrest's pugs

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