We went from highs in the low 50s last week here in West Texas to a balmy 88 degrees today. It was an absolutely perfect day for riding. No wind, plenty of warm sunshine, and not a single cop did we see all day. We met around lunch at the Odessa Starbucks and waited for the rest of the group to show:

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It didn't take long:

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Once a group of 15 or so bikes had assembled, we took our first ride of 2006 to the Buckhorn Grill in Goldsmith, Texas:

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There were a million bikes there. Seriously, everyone in West Texas who owns a motorcycle had to've been on the roads today. These pics don't even come close to doing the total number of bikes justice:

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Fellow MC member Mike Williams posing, like always:

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A very clean Ducati ST3 parked at the Buckhorn:

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Here's a rare bike; the fully automatic Ridley cruiser. I was told that the owner of this bike is a 78 year-old grandmother. Go get 'em, Granny:

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In the afternoon, we reassembled back in Odessa for a ride into the Barrio, where we stopped at the greatest dive on the south side, Taqueria Guadalajara. Be sure to get the nachos if you ever eat there:

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After Taqueria, we rode the south loop and made one last stop at 'home base' before everyone broke up for the evening.

Here's Rodger Gertson's GSXR1000, with Rodger in the background saying something to the effect of, "Tim, what on earth are you doing laying on your back?":

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Obligatory shot of the Grean Meanie:

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Our friend Tommy Biffle was there on his 1980 XL500, which is but one of what seems like about 100 motorcycles he owns:

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A tired group of riders prepares to depart each other's company as the sun sets:

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All in all, a wonderous day. Now, if you'll all excuse me, I'm off to bed.

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