Ride report: The Buckhorn (with pics)

Discussion in 'Texas Bikers' started by Tim Kreitz, Nov 10, 2004.

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    Tim Kreitz Guest

    A few of us from Midland met with members of the Odessa Sportbike Club
    last Sunday for a spirited ride westward to a little ghost town called
    Goldsmith. What is in Goldsmith, you ask? Well, not much, that's for
    sure. The sole attraction is a shanty-style BBQ bar & grill called The
    Buckhorn. On most Sundays when the weather is acceptable, it becomes
    sort of a West Texas Mecca for motorcyclists and hot-rodders.

    We all met at the Stars drive-in. Pictured are Mike Williams, "Busa"
    Dave Hardy, some blonde chick I don't know, John "Dayzer" Day, Elaine
    Day, and Nurse Terri. Another 10 or so riders (obviously not pictured)
    showed up, as well:

    http://www.timkreitz.com/photosection/buckhorn1.jpg

    We arrived at The Buckhorn in the early afternoon. Behold the
    grandeur:
    http://www.timkreitz.com/photosection/buckhorn2.jpg

    The crowd was unusually small, and for the first time since I can
    remember, the sportbikes outnumbered the cruisers:

    http://www.timkreitz.com/photosection/buckhorn3.jpg

    This photo of me standing by the Green Meanie gives a pretty good idea
    of just how abandoned this old town is:

    http://www.timkreitz.com/photosection/buckhorn0.jpg

    We stayed for an hour or so, then spent the rest of the day riding in
    the area. The weather was absolutely perfect. It was 72 degrees,
    slightly overcast, and there was no wind whatsoever. Not a bad way to
    spend a Sunday afternoon.

    Cheers,

    Tim Kreitz
    2003 ZX7R
    2000 ZX6R
    DoD #2184
    http://www.timkreitz.com
    http://superbikeblog.blogspot.com
     
    Tim Kreitz, Nov 10, 2004
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    fullstate Guest

    Looks like you had a good time. I haven't been on a group ride in
    quite some time. I need to do that again, soon. :-S


    --Fullstate

    Me and Mah 'Priller!
     
    fullstate, Nov 10, 2004
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    mjt Guest

    .... but the ghosts dont come out until nighttime.
    the ride sounds like fun!
     
    mjt, Nov 10, 2004
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    Tim Kreitz Guest

    Tim Kreitz, Nov 11, 2004
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    Tim Kreitz Guest

    If you're ever in the area, you're more than welcome to join us.

    Cheers,

    Tim Kreitz
    2003 ZX7R
    2000 ZX6R
    DoD #2184
    http://www.timkreitz.com
    http://superbikeblog.blogspot.com
     
    Tim Kreitz, Nov 11, 2004
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