Hey everyone. Let’s enjoy a nice ride down to the Oxley Diner in Leslie, Arkansas. I’m waiting for a better picture of the weather for next week. I’ll be updating this RTE post with a definite date real soon. Probably be the 12th or 13th. Just need some warm temps and no rain.
Look forward to seeing everyone.
Ed ..
Lunch, Date next week TBD based on weather - Oxley Diner, Leslie Arkansas
Moderator: Burgere
Lunch, Monday, Mar 9, 11am - Oxley Store and Diner in Leslie Arksnsas
Happy Friday everyone. Looks like beautiful weather on Monday March 9 for a great ride down to the Oxley Diner in Leslie Arkansas. Temps in the mid 70s. Rain after that with some cooler temps so hope you can make it on Monday. I just spoke with Angela at the Oxley Diner and she has our table reserved and is pumped to see us. Remember, gonna have a photo shoot with the Royal Oak boys. A fairly short notice here, so hope to see you at 11am Monday.
Ed ..
Oxley Store and Diner
6899 Highway 66
Leslie, At 72645
(870) 447-2235
Ed ..
Oxley Store and Diner
6899 Highway 66
Leslie, At 72645
(870) 447-2235
Re: Lunch, Monday, Mar 9, 11am - Oxley Store and Diner in Oxley Arkansas
Hey gang. If some of you want to ride together, let’s meet at the Briarcliff sign at 9:15am Monday morning March 9. It’s about one hour and twenty minutes down to the Oxley Diner on beautiful Highway 66. Be a great ride. Our reservation is for 11am. Hope to see you at the sign or at the diner by 11am. We have some special guests too .. The Royal Oak Boys. Just a few photo ops. Great bunch of guys.
Ed ..
Ed ..
Re: Lunch, Date next week TBD based on weather - Oxley Diner, Leslie Arkansas
Wow !! What a great RTE (Ride To Eat) today down to the Oxley Store and Diner in Oxley Arkansas !! 150-170+ miles for each of us. 14 riders today. Not bad. Only one of the Royal Oak Boys showed up. It was Charles. I gave him a ROMEO card. He’s looking for an older Harley project bike. We can vet him once he’s ready to ride.
Todd Merryman and I met at the Exxon station in Gassville Arkansas at 8:45am. We rode over to the popular Briarcliff sign where we met up with Neil “The Legend” Smith, John “Fast Hands” Hamilton, Mike “Music Man” Rowland and Mr. Don “Can I get a ToGo Box” Shepard. After 20 minutes of fun conversation, it was time to head to Oxley Arkansas. Neil “Speed Racer” Smith was our leader followed by Todd “No Chicken Strips” Merryman and the rest of us. What a great ride. Push Mountain to 14 to 263 to 66. When we arrived at the diner, Mr. Jim Eickman was chillin and just waiting for us. He took back gravel roads .. cannot imagine his route and he still beat us. He’s really something.
The weather going down this morning was real nice until the temperature and dew point spread decided to be less than 4 degrees giving us moist curvy roads (elevated pucker factor), rain and heavy fog. Still, Neil forged on at solid speeds bringing us safely to the diner. I don’t think Neil’s tires broke loose more than just two times on the wet curves.
Other riders who showed up were Mike “Can shoot an aspirin at 30 yards” Newlun, Bill “Heck of a Bowler” Harakidas, Joey “Wants a Moto Guzzi” Crawford, Scott “Separate Checks” Merryman, Gary “Funny Man” Oden, and Jeff and Mary “Love their BMWs” Smith. Think that’s 14.
Thank you to the wonderful Oxley Diner staff Angela, Mindy, Debbie and Kristen. You all worked hard and made us feel real welcome. We will return .. just a warning.
Todd Merryman and I met at the Exxon station in Gassville Arkansas at 8:45am. We rode over to the popular Briarcliff sign where we met up with Neil “The Legend” Smith, John “Fast Hands” Hamilton, Mike “Music Man” Rowland and Mr. Don “Can I get a ToGo Box” Shepard. After 20 minutes of fun conversation, it was time to head to Oxley Arkansas. Neil “Speed Racer” Smith was our leader followed by Todd “No Chicken Strips” Merryman and the rest of us. What a great ride. Push Mountain to 14 to 263 to 66. When we arrived at the diner, Mr. Jim Eickman was chillin and just waiting for us. He took back gravel roads .. cannot imagine his route and he still beat us. He’s really something.
The weather going down this morning was real nice until the temperature and dew point spread decided to be less than 4 degrees giving us moist curvy roads (elevated pucker factor), rain and heavy fog. Still, Neil forged on at solid speeds bringing us safely to the diner. I don’t think Neil’s tires broke loose more than just two times on the wet curves.
Other riders who showed up were Mike “Can shoot an aspirin at 30 yards” Newlun, Bill “Heck of a Bowler” Harakidas, Joey “Wants a Moto Guzzi” Crawford, Scott “Separate Checks” Merryman, Gary “Funny Man” Oden, and Jeff and Mary “Love their BMWs” Smith. Think that’s 14.
Thank you to the wonderful Oxley Diner staff Angela, Mindy, Debbie and Kristen. You all worked hard and made us feel real welcome. We will return .. just a warning.
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- Sunrise over Cotter Arkansas at 8:30 am with my 2023 KLR 650S.
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- Todd Merryman meeting me in Gassville at 8:45am for the ride over to the Briarcliff sign to meet up with the boys.
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- John Hamilton at the Briarcliff sign parking lot. He shed all his gear .. ready to talk about buying his next low mileage Moto Guzzi and about our very fun ride ahead.
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- Good haircut Neil. Neil was our leader going and coming. His Breva just turned 50,000 miles. Time to change the break in oil.
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- Neil and John were going at it about something. Todd was ready to step in. No, these guys are like brothers. Our ROMEOS have an unbreakable bond.
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- Here comes my buddy Mike Rowland. He had that 300 wound up pretty good today. We logged lots of miles on this RTE.
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- Don Shepard riding his three wheel beast. Glad he made it today. His dry wit and humor adds something special to our good times !
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- Great smile Mr. Rowland sir. Don was patiently waiting in the background for his close up picture. Ok Don you’re next.
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- Jim Eickman’s KTM 390. Neil and Todd in the background visiting. It appeared Todd was describing the size of something too .. I cannot imagine.
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- Scott Merryman on his beautiful Triumph. He rode up from the Greers Ferry area. Great to see him again.
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- Love Don’s infectious smile. Just being around him puts you in a good mood. Thanks for joining us Don. We love ya man .. and you know it.
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- John was about to take a pic of Mike Rowland doing the chicken dance. Scott could not believe what he was seeing.
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- Mary Smith (Jeff’s wife) .. rode in on a beautiful BMW 1200. Great to see them both.
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- Jeff’s BMW 1600 and Mary’s 1200. Nice bikes. I’d love me a BMW 1600.
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- Sorry Neil .. our team has two true legends. Great pic of easy going Jim Eickman. I admire his total Zenful Personality. There’s a man with total peace. I have to rely on meds to get that Zenful.
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- Scott, Todd, John and Neil. Todd and Neil were fixated on something at that table. Glad you all made it to the diner safe.
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- Mary just got her a cup of coffee. The diner owner Angela was on top of things. Great lady !
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- Welcome Bill ! He was not going to miss his free lunch. I lost a bet with him in a game of bowling. I see you too Mike !!!!
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- Don having a great time and making people laugh … or cry. He’s a funny man !!!
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- Ok .. who spilled the beans and told Mike Newlun we were gonna be there ?! Actually, it was great seeing that smile .. and yes Joey .. you’re at the right place. Take a seat man. Let’s get you that Moto Guzzi.
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- Few folks at the table waiting for their tasty lunch. Hurry up Angela .. we’re hungry.
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- Great meeting Charles. Very nice man. He works down at the Royal Oaks charcoal plant. I gave him a ROMEO card. He’s gonna let me know when he finds a Harley project bike .. then we’ll engage Glenn for the vetting process.
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- Love those guys .. Gary and Joey. So glad you could stop by the diner. Were you guys just in the area ?
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- Mary Smith’s BMW 1200
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- Jeff Smith’s BMW 1600. Want to sell it ? I might be interested. Like to keep up with Neil just once.
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- 14 riders today. Great turnout at the Oxley Diner.
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- Neil was going on and on about something interesting. Mike could not escape easily .. that wall would not move.
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- Don kept clapping his hands to get Angela’s attention. That’s not how the clapper works guy. The food is coming ! Joey is on marketplace looking at Moto Guzzis.
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- Neil in deep thought thinking about that V11 vaccume problem or some other fix.
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- Great pic of Mary Smith. Come back real soon.
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- Joey was trying to make Neil an offer on his 2007 Breva 1100. Neil seemed close to pulling the trigger. Neil does not sell his Moto Guzzis. Moto Guzzis are addicted to Neil.
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- Todd, Scott and Mike R. About time to pack it in for the long curvy trip home.
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- Bill all happy ! He’s leaving with the same amount of money he came with. Don’t bet him in a bowling game !!
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- Good looking Triumph and Shoei helmet.
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- The Harley boys .. Gary and Joey. Beautiful bikes for sure.
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- Thank you Angela and team for your time in building our cool welcome sign. We loved it.
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- And here is the Oxley Store and Diner team. From left to right .. Mindy, Angela, Kristin and Debbie. You gals got a gold mine there. Keep the light on. We’re coming back !
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- We love our Oxley Store and Diner !! What a great little out of the way place .. with fabulous twisty riding roads.