New Club at Sandpipers-The RoadKillers

The Sandpipers Roadkillers have ridden our initial bike ride with good results.

Seven hardy Sandpipers met at the gate.

Linda and Mike, Dakota Bill, Louise and Tom,

Nora and Dennis made up the "pack".

We departed Sandpipers at 9:00 a.m. en route to Nature's Resort, a distance of about 14 miles. Our route took us into the teeth of a 15 mph wind from the southeast but we continued on. We rested at 8 miles for a few minutes to view some

of the exotic animals on FM 2812.

At 10 miles we turned south to face the winds fury.

We rested again when we reached Monte Cristo Road. Some of us were fascinated with the ants feeding on wasted citrus fruit!

Others were just glad to be off the bicycles!

We arrived at Nature's Resort about 11:30 and were welcomed into the park.

Danny and Robin entertained us with soft chairs, drinks, hot dogs and chips. We toured their home with particular notice of the new 40" LCD TV and Robin's fantastic "rack" and Danny's fine tomato garden! All of us appreciated the loo but none more than the ladies! Dave and Alice stopped by to say hello and we waved hello to Bernie though we didn't see him or Arlie! (Editor's sad note: Arlie passed away a little while ago).

Our return was assisted by 20 to 30 mph winds from the southeast. Pedaling was easier but the bike seats were what they were!

We stopped at Love's for a little ice cream reward for the trip! At 3:00 p.m. we rolled through the Sandpipers gate. No breakdowns, no wimps, we were the Sandpipers Roadkillers!

Where did that name come from???

Mike suggested the name after our numerous sightings

of various flattened fauna.

We saw the usual cats and dogs - yes, they prevail on other roads than the usual Seminary Road! We also saw several raccoons, opossums, and even a snake!

We faced down hostile dogs, dodged used diapers, glass and other stuff

and made our way unharmed through this 28 mile trial.

We all arrived home safe and most of us hit the hot tub in short order

though several didn't ride their bicycles to the pavilion!!!

What does the future hold? Join us for a February 2 "Tour de Donut!".

On February 10 the bike ride is scheduled to be Laguna Atascosa,

and we are considering a ride to Harlingen for an

overnight stay on Monday night, riding to Laguana Atascosa on Tuesday,

returning to Harlingen for another overnight stay before

returning to Sandpipers on Wednesday.

A total of 150 miles in 3 days. We'll have a SAG WAGON to give some relief!

Are you a Roadkiller???

Talk to Tom 428 or Dennis 340 or any of the other members of the Roadkillers.

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A reminder: Check out the members bulletin board

in the pavilion from time to time.

Many of us have items to sell, like lot improvements, mobile homes, storage sheds, etc. There is not room on this blog to list items for sale, but do check the board for some bargains!