After breakfast in Plant City this morning, five riders (Bill, Lloyd, Robert, Bob K. & I) set off for Okeechobee, FL.
Since we were facing a 260 mile ride, we did not take too many detours en route. Agricola Mine Road was sort of on the way so we did take a short detour there. The rest of the route took us to Ft. Meade, Avon Park Sebring, then the 45 mile run across US98 to Okeechobee. The worst part of the ride is through the heavy traffic on US27 around Avon Park and Sebring. A little too late for this day, but I think I found a reasonable way around that mess. We'll give it a try the next time we go that way.
We made a short stop at the northwest corner of Lake Okeechobee, where US441 intersects SR78.
While the other three rested in the shade, Bill & I walked out onto the pier.
Where we found a 10 food alligator doing an excellent job of hiding in plain sight. Can you see him?
How about now?
From here, it was just a few more miles to Aunt Becky's where Bill & Bobby put new blades on the ceiling fan & Bobby replaced the mirror on Aunt Beck'y jeep.
We then headed back into Okeechobee for a late lunch at Cowboy's BBQ and Steak Company. The food was excellent and Bill took a dew pictures which I am sure he will share on The Navigator's Rides as soon as he gets a chance.
After lunch, we made a bee line for home with only one quick stop for gas. I was a good ride and entertaining day, but I was very happy to make it home and into the AC.
See you next time & Ride with Pride.
2 comments:
It's amazing how fast that gator grows.
I offered Gunny $5 to jump down there and measure it so we'd have an accurate sizing...but he declined. If only Beaker had walked out on the pier, we'd have gotten our measurement for sure. He could have held the gator still with that mini-pliers he carries in his pocket all the time!!!
-- Ace
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