Note: the italic text is a contribution by Elaine; the non-italic text is Yvon's.
The sun is getting low on the horizon when Motorcycle Mama's smile appears from behind her motorcycle helmet.
Her most exciting talk is about visiting the Dwarf Car Museum.
Had the most fantastic day.
Was invited to go on a bike ride with a friend from the park. We met up with 11 other riders. The group consisted of 5 bikes, 5 trikes & 1 can am. Found out that 4 of these biker boys were octogenarian. There was one other lady with the group.
When we left at 9 am. I was so excited even though it was cold. We
stopped at Dateland for a very welcoming coffee & potty break then
on to Gila Bend. After everyone fueled up we grabbed lunch. We headed
up to Maricopa to visit a "Dwarf Car
Museum" .
What an amazing place. These cars are road certified. The 1st
dwarf race car was built here. It takes Eddie ( the man with the talent)
2 to 5 years to complete one of these master pieces. None of them are
for sale even though he was offered $450,000 for one of them.
The Ford T
was built out of 6 refrigerators at that time he didn't have a metal
bender only an arch welder & yet was able to build this amazing car.
This man Eddie Adams is so gifted with his vision of how to build these
amazing cars from different metal lying around.
For instance who would look at a fence & see a fender???.
Although he is 6' in height he gets in & out of these vehicles like they were full size. The power that emits from them when he starts them up is surreal. They are complete replica of the originals.
I purchased a DVD so Yvon could see what I had seen.
After such a great visit we left for home. I am still reeling from such an amazing experience. Thank you Ron for sharing your trike.
The Dwarf Car Museum is worth a visit to their web site at http://www.dwarfcarmuseum.com/
Jan. 14, 2016
The
wardrobe has carefully been selected last night, accounting for the
coolness of the open ride, the morning chill and the midday rising
temperature.
Another play day in Arizona (California? maybe? the itinerary has not been set,
yet). Which brings me to realize that the long time reputation of
Arizona for being the playground of all seasons has turned into a
reality.
In the meantime, I am spending more and more time at rehab work for dogs residing in the park. To my delight!
The sun is getting low on the horizon when Motorcycle Mama's smile appears from behind her motorcycle helmet.
Her most exciting talk is about visiting the Dwarf Car Museum.
Had the most fantastic day.
Was invited to go on a bike ride with a friend from the park. We met up with 11 other riders. The group consisted of 5 bikes, 5 trikes & 1 can am. Found out that 4 of these biker boys were octogenarian. There was one other lady with the group.
When we left at 9 am. I was so excited even though it was cold. We
stopped at Dateland for a very welcoming coffee & potty break then
on to Gila Bend. After everyone fueled up we grabbed lunch. We headed
up to Maricopa to visit a "Dwarf Car
Museum" .
What an amazing place. These cars are road certified. The 1st
dwarf race car was built here. It takes Eddie ( the man with the talent)
2 to 5 years to complete one of these master pieces. None of them are
for sale even though he was offered $450,000 for one of them. 
The Ford T
was built out of 6 refrigerators at that time he didn't have a metal
bender only an arch welder & yet was able to build this amazing car.
This man Eddie Adams is so gifted with his vision of how to build these
amazing cars from different metal lying around. For instance who would look at a fence & see a fender???.
Although he is 6' in height he gets in & out of these vehicles like they were full size. The power that emits from them when he starts them up is surreal. They are complete replica of the originals.
I purchased a DVD so Yvon could see what I had seen.
After such a great visit we left for home. I am still reeling from such an amazing experience. Thank you Ron for sharing your trike.
The Dwarf Car Museum is worth a visit to their web site at http://www.dwarfcarmuseum.com/
Jan. 15, 2016-Fri.
The sunrise kicks off the day on a brilliant note.
No doubt, it is the promise of another grand journey.
El Centro, CA, is located between Yuma, AZ and San Diego, CA. This is our destination today.
Traveling west on I 8, with some friends, along the Mexico border, we come pass the Imperial Sand Dunes of California, an important recreational area for sand dune buggy riders, of all kinds.
My excitement level always rises as we catch a glimpse of the dunes on the horizon and approach the area where the terrain completely turns into an Arabian landscape.
The plan is to stop at Costco in El Centro for a rare look around, before visiting some friends of our companions, camped in Sunbeam Lake Park. Sounds like a long way to go (72 miles) to shop at Costco, but it is the closest from Yuma. And we will tag a visit to any traveling we do in the area.
The time we spend at Sunbeam Lake Park is pure and unexpected discovery. In the middle of a arid region, it is refreshing to find a more tropical and green setting; spread along the water's edge of a small lake.
We find out that El Centro is the practice/playground of the Blue Angels aerial acrobatic team.
As the winter home of the Blue Angels, the Navy Air Facility El Centro annual air show is the first show of their season, every year.
And we get to witness some of their practice moves.
While we are there, I answer a call from the HSOY shelter. It's about Brandy.
Her owners have come to claim her. She has now returned to her original pack.
Another happy ending.
Jan. 16, 2016
Today seems like a good day to expand my global cultural experience with a sip of Cinzanno while preparing something for lunch; I already started the day with Irish Cream in my coffee. And I don't mind milk and Amaretto as a night cap.
Life can be so enriching!
The sunrise kicks off the day on a brilliant note.No doubt, it is the promise of another grand journey.
El Centro, CA, is located between Yuma, AZ and San Diego, CA. This is our destination today.
Traveling west on I 8, with some friends, along the Mexico border, we come pass the Imperial Sand Dunes of California, an important recreational area for sand dune buggy riders, of all kinds.
My excitement level always rises as we catch a glimpse of the dunes on the horizon and approach the area where the terrain completely turns into an Arabian landscape.
The plan is to stop at Costco in El Centro for a rare look around, before visiting some friends of our companions, camped in Sunbeam Lake Park. Sounds like a long way to go (72 miles) to shop at Costco, but it is the closest from Yuma. And we will tag a visit to any traveling we do in the area.
The time we spend at Sunbeam Lake Park is pure and unexpected discovery. In the middle of a arid region, it is refreshing to find a more tropical and green setting; spread along the water's edge of a small lake.
We find out that El Centro is the practice/playground of the Blue Angels aerial acrobatic team.As the winter home of the Blue Angels, the Navy Air Facility El Centro annual air show is the first show of their season, every year.
And we get to witness some of their practice moves.
While we are there, I answer a call from the HSOY shelter. It's about Brandy.
Her owners have come to claim her. She has now returned to her original pack.
Another happy ending.
Jan. 16, 2016
Today seems like a good day to expand my global cultural experience with a sip of Cinzanno while preparing something for lunch; I already started the day with Irish Cream in my coffee. And I don't mind milk and Amaretto as a night cap.
Life can be so enriching!
Good experience for you, Biker Elaine!
ReplyDeleteAnd I can see, Yvon, that your camera is always with you:there are some nice pictures here!
Always good to hear from you!
Lise