OMC 2015 Spring Run Report

Scarecrow, Guest, Duke, Big Easy, Grim, Bomber, Rip City, Guest, Guest

Most of us met at the Gowen Road Chevron at the appointed time.  We all got back together at Pickle's Place in Arco.  Present: Scarecrow, Duke, Big Easy, Grim, Bomber and Rip City.  Not present: Krome, Smooth and Zeus.  We had half as many guests as we did members.  Oh well.

The ride to Picabo was fairly uneventful and we stopped for gas there.  We rode on to Arco and had a lovely lunch at Pickle's Place.  One local had taken the big circular table to himself for a cup of coffee and gave me that "I dare you" look when I stared him down.  He didn't budge so we sat at a smaller table.  Rip City had a cotton candy shake up front to ruin his appetite but it didn't work.  Bomber was served last again.

Scarecrow was presented with lovely custom jacket with a very expensive price tag.  What a lucky guy to have such generous and thoughtful friends.

Scarecrow

We then headed to Mackay and beyond.  It was smooth sailing until we started passing the mountains in the area of Mount Borah.  We passed through a hail and sleet storm that was the worst I had ever ridden in.  After getting clear of the sleet and hail storm, we found a break in the storm and only four riders remained.  We reached up and checked our ears and faces to make sure we weren't bleeding.  Everyone's appendages seemed intact and we waited.  This quartet was soon joined by two more riders and then the final three.  The final three had stopped to don their rain gear.  I don't have any rain gear, and never will, but that's another story.  I wonder if Damien Blade has rain gear.

We then rode through a mild rainstorm, compared to the previous onslaught, and then rode into the Hot Springs.  We parked and met Sergeant Mike and Shana.  We all got checked in and hit the pool.  Dinner was served and was excellent as usual.  Tri Tip steak and other lovely food disappeared quickly along with the dessert.  And then back into the pool.

In the pool, a game a "Catch This Big Rock" ensued and was enjoyed by some and not so much by others.  True personalities shine through when this type of game is played.  After the swim, we adjourned to the Octagon where some of the group listened to classic vinyl way too late into the night.

Scarecrow, Guest, Duke, Big Easy, Guest, Guest, Bomber, Rip City and Grim

Morning rose with some taking a dip before a lavish breakfast that sent us on our way.  It was a great ride down to Stanley where we stopped for a break.  We then headed over the Banner Summit and down to Lowman and that leg was also a great time.  Unfortunately, just before Lowman we happened to end up behind some idiots in cages that made the leg from Lowman to Garden Valley much less than enjoyable.  I think next year, we go through Idaho City instead and eat at Trudy's.

After a much better lunch, than last year, we rode down to Boise ending our ride at the Beacon Light Chevron.  All in all, it was a great adventure and Challis Hot Springs continued to be a great overnight destination.

Next meeting is July 2nd at the Clubhouse on Fairview.  Be there or be square.