Day #11 Amarillo, TX to Elk City, OK
At the Oklahoma Border...Today the first group (Craig, Shane, Fred and Steve) started off from Amarillo about 7:00am. Trooper Dave Edwards from the Texas DPS Highway Patrol was again with us in the beginning. The team had a really nice tailwind for much of the ride. They some pretty bumpy road shoulders along the way but they finished their route at a great pace. They had 2 flat tires….
The second group (Bruce, Nancy, Dawn and Tony) began as the wind was truly a strong crossing wind. Working an echelon helped them to cut through it. Tony flatted early in the ride. They rode into some rolling hills as the day got hotter. It seemed like they kept turning left all day into the wind
The last group (Rob, Pat, Dennis and Kevin) was met at the Oklahoma border by Oklahoma State Highway Patrol Motor Lt. Steve Howell, Trooper Clint Riddle, Trooper Jeff Parker and Trooper Donald Kerr. The support given by these Troopers during the ride was awesome and truly appreciated. I have to say they have the coolest Police Motors we’ve ever seen, Suzuki Hybusa 1300 cc rockets! The ride was off the highway and through the countryside. Farm after farm was passed. The winds were at our back at times but the last 10 miles were tough rolling hills with the wind in our faces. The temp when we finished was 91 degrees.
Tony, Bruce, Nancy and Dawn heading towards Oklahoma
From the top: Fred, Steve, Craig and Shane going at a great clip...
Kevin, Dennis, Pat and Rob being escorted the right way...
Lt Steve Howell, Trooper Riddle, Trooper Kerr and Trooper Parker with those "COOL" Police Motors
Somebody said Oklahoma is Flat?
The Train of Bikes, Motors and Vans go through an Oklahoma Town
I guess it's not as exciting as "Metro"
Our Texas Escort..
Bruce, Nancy, Dawn and Tony working an echelon to perfection.. 
posted by PUT Coast to Coast at 6:43 PM
7 Comments:
dad..did u get my message about ahem..ya know...?? i love the pictures! you guys are getting creative with this blog! keep it up. ich liebe dich. :)
We have been following the site daily and it is very moving. All of you are doing a great job. Everyone of you guys are a true inspiration of tenacity and fortitude. Cant wait to see you in NJ. Take care, Our prayers are with you for a safe fun journey. The O'G Family
Keep on going Shane!!! We think about you each day, and love checking out your location.
Em, Elaine, Ruth, Josie & Brittany
Good morning Y'all, Greetings from Colorado to Bruce and Nancy and everyone of you. We've been following your day by day adventures across 1-40 with knowledge and interest as we have traveled that hiway many times in our MH. So, we know of the hills, wind, dust, heat and humidity!!
We are so proud of all of you in what you are doing for your fellow man and your country. We read with interest and sadness for the families of those fallen in the line of dute.
May God speed and keep you safe. Our church family is praying for all of you.
Love, Jean & Bob (Mom and Dad)
Payroll Debbie said...
Hi Everyone and WOW; I look forward everyday to reading what has happened-very emotional. We miss you Kevin & Dennis at APD but are so proud of what you and the other members of the team are doing. Lood forward to watching you ride in-all of APD police and civilian personel are riding with you!!
91 degrees!!! Aren't you melting?
By the way, to Dennis and Kevin, somehow I don't think that Satish will authorize any new Hybusa's with all that money he's paying you guys to keep Amherst the "safest city in America".
Jenny
P.S. to Dad: got the sticks out today and am going back to work on Monday. Everything cool. Eric told Marilyn that I was just like you - tough!
Craig and Fred - Thanks for swinging thru Bubbaville and for the laughs. When we forget to laugh we have lost more than ourselves. And by the way Craig, the yogurt maker has arrived!!
Helen
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