rockfinder
03-09-2008, 06:58 AM
It all started a few weeks ago. This OLD GUY wanted to go on a ride. We talked about it and set up a trip on Sat the 8th.
My wife and I headed out about 6:00 AM . We were going to meet up with the OLD GUY and OLD LADY in Superior and 8:00. We met at a resturant and had breakfast. I was impailed to order the same thing as the OLD GUY, the sweat hog burrito. It was full of pepers and chili's, trying not to show how hot it was. At least until the OLD GUY did.
We left and stopped to fill up with gas. As I was filling up the OLD GUY walked up with his TUMS and offered them to me. We shared them while I filled up. It was time to hit the road.
We left and headed to a road called Battle Axe rd down hwy 177. We spent a couple of hours going threw the mountains and takeing pics of the beautiful desert. We then decided to go all the way to the coke ovens. When we started getting close the road started to get a little rough. I new that I would not have any trouble (IM IN A JEEP), but the OLD GUY is in a little old VW. This VW is a 1974 Thing, not very modified but has seen alot of dirt in its life. Stock front tires and a little bigger in the back. It has a 20 year old engine but still runs strong.
We got up the hill that is above the Coke Ovens and had lunch. The clouds moved out and it was clear and sunny. Our trip turned when we decided to go into Box Canyon. The road, yet highly traveled was still a bit rough. The OLD LADY got in the jeep when it got rougher. She didn't want to becuase she trusted the many many many years of expierience that the OLD GUY had. It was just to rough for her to ride in that old VW. Which had no problems at all on any part of this trip. A man on a yellow quad was suprised when that old VW climbed the ledges like it did.
We worked our way down into Box Canyon and took a break at some old water tanks. Went down the canyon and played on the rocks.
When the ride was over, we shook hands and said "It was great see ya next time". Parted ways and headed home.
The OLD GUY and OLD LADY A.K.A MOM AND DAD.
I thank God for every moment I can sped with them. It was an incredibale day and I hope everyone has days like this with the people they love.
MY HERO'S
some pics of the day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23676168@N03/
God Bless and have a great day
My wife and I headed out about 6:00 AM . We were going to meet up with the OLD GUY and OLD LADY in Superior and 8:00. We met at a resturant and had breakfast. I was impailed to order the same thing as the OLD GUY, the sweat hog burrito. It was full of pepers and chili's, trying not to show how hot it was. At least until the OLD GUY did.
We left and stopped to fill up with gas. As I was filling up the OLD GUY walked up with his TUMS and offered them to me. We shared them while I filled up. It was time to hit the road.
We left and headed to a road called Battle Axe rd down hwy 177. We spent a couple of hours going threw the mountains and takeing pics of the beautiful desert. We then decided to go all the way to the coke ovens. When we started getting close the road started to get a little rough. I new that I would not have any trouble (IM IN A JEEP), but the OLD GUY is in a little old VW. This VW is a 1974 Thing, not very modified but has seen alot of dirt in its life. Stock front tires and a little bigger in the back. It has a 20 year old engine but still runs strong.
We got up the hill that is above the Coke Ovens and had lunch. The clouds moved out and it was clear and sunny. Our trip turned when we decided to go into Box Canyon. The road, yet highly traveled was still a bit rough. The OLD LADY got in the jeep when it got rougher. She didn't want to becuase she trusted the many many many years of expierience that the OLD GUY had. It was just to rough for her to ride in that old VW. Which had no problems at all on any part of this trip. A man on a yellow quad was suprised when that old VW climbed the ledges like it did.
We worked our way down into Box Canyon and took a break at some old water tanks. Went down the canyon and played on the rocks.
When the ride was over, we shook hands and said "It was great see ya next time". Parted ways and headed home.
The OLD GUY and OLD LADY A.K.A MOM AND DAD.
I thank God for every moment I can sped with them. It was an incredibale day and I hope everyone has days like this with the people they love.
MY HERO'S
some pics of the day
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23676168@N03/
God Bless and have a great day