Bob and I decided to eat out and go to Clear Springs in Midland, TX. Sorry the pictures are out of order. Still trying to learn to use this mode of technology. In West Texas this place is really nice and has a great hamburger. 1/2 lbs of pure delight.

 These men are members of the Christian Book Club that I attend in Midland, TX. You can see that they are vary in age and love God. We are studying Systematic Theology by Oden as well as other topics of Election, Determinism, Predestination and other topics.

 Having lunch with my son Nathan. He has a Yamaha Warrior. This guy is married, four kids and loves God. I am blessed to have him as a son and Christian brother.

 Bob and me at a spanish restaurant in Midland, TX. Married 39 years going north to 40. Three boys, all saved, all married to Godly women and all who work hard. 8 grandkids and a joy to us.

 Well, this is my scoot. Burgman 400. It is what I can afford and what I make do with. Remember part of the ride is to enjoy the journey and two wheels down and into the wind works fine. I have had Goldwings, Harley's, Paggio and I enjoyed them all. Hope you enjoy your ride and don't be wanting more than you can afford.

 I met with the Book Club and this was my lunch. It was quite good and I really enjoy pizza and a bottle of Pellegrino.

 This is the Burger from Clear Springs. Notice the size of this thing. It was awesome. If you come to Midland I will be more than happy to treat you to one of these. Just give me a call. 432 889-3806. It is the real deal.

Today is Sunday and after church Bob and I went to one or our favorite places. Cheddars in odessa, TX. They have a huge Babyback Rib that if I had know how big it was I would only have ordered a half order. Really, this is big and good. No quite like a slow good 16 hours rib over mesquite but still good. Until next time, God Bless you and hope to catch you traveling by Midland, TX.

 The country view as you approach Irann, TX.

 This country grows on you as you see the vastness and it holds a certain beauty unlike the rockies.

 I can just image in days past of Indians moving through this territory.

 This is Texas at its best in the Western part of the state. Worth checking out.

 Coming down a road and this is the view that meets you. Notice, no houses, no cars, no stores, just country.

 There you have it, a big rock.

And so after a 200 mile trip to eat BBQ in Irann, the BBQ house was closed, I am on my way home to Midland, TX. This was my first ride in 6 years. Due to some health issues it was difficult for me to hold a bike up and so I went with a scooter. Now that I can hold a moderate bike, not a Gold wing, which I love, but a lighter bike, I am shopping around. The wind on this trip was fierce and moved you around on the road. Those that ride small bikes know what I am writing about. So the time as come to look at a bigger bike and will go the 75 mph speed limit up to 85 mph. A small ride will get you hurt or hurt someone else. See you next visit, Charley.

 Iraan Texas, population about 2800 people. Road trip to Iraan from Midland, TX. You can see this is downtown. Some places in West Texas are not very big.

 This was my destination but for some reason they are closed on a Saturday. Bummer, no BBQ today.

 I ate here in 1997 and the BBQ was great. Will try again. A 200 mile trip and came up empty for the BBQ.

 Iraan is like other West Texas towns, the boom is on and so invest in building new schools.

 The flower bushes are beautiful. Do not know what they are called but they do look nice.

Alley OOP park, remember that comic strip back in the 30's. The creator from that was from Iraan, TX.