Oct. 21 '12 Spyder Ride

Fred Cummings Motorsports invited us to attend the 3rd annual Spyder Ride. We had gone with them on their first ride, but missed the second one. Since they were going to come up our canyon then head over to Lake Isabella we decided to meet up with them at TOGS. We had gone down for breakfast then back home to get the bike and gear we needed. We went back to the store and figured they would be in our area about 11:00 AM.  We waited for awhile then decided to ride down the canyon and meet up with them as they were coming up. We got as far as the hair-pin curve and there was  everyone stopped at the sides of the road. As we came up on them we were stunned to see a rider and his Spyder in the creek bed.



 
The man who went off was an older man that rides up here quite often. We don't know just why he missed the turn. He broke his arm and collar bone, broke a rib that put a hole in his lung. We hope for his speedy recovery.

Orbital L-1011

Friday night we had a last minute dinner party and Domino game. Other than the usual suspects in attendance, Shirley came up and joined us. We had a great time with lots of laughs. I can't remember who won... It might have been Marilyn. She's been on a lucky streak and won the last several times.

Saturday we were up early and on the road to the Fly In at the Mojave airport. They were having a special day with a tour of the Orbital Stargazer.  The inside of the airplane is stripped with just a control panel in the back.

After the tour we were back on the tram for a ride back to the hanger where they were going to have a talk by a man (forgot his name) who has flown several missions with this. The Orbital carries  the Pegasus which was developed to provide cost-effective access for the small satellite community. These satellites weigh up to 1,000 pounds.

Marci's Birthday

Saturday Night Oct 6th we were invited to go to Marci and Alice for Marci's birthday party. Marci ended up having to cook her own dinner.  Had a great time, but next year we will have her party where she can just sit and enjoy!

I forgot to take pictures until after the cake was cut. Marci with table runner I made for her.