Saturday Wheels Down Surprise

I didn't mention to anyone that I would be in H town (Harlingen the jewel of the 956) for the weekend except to talk to John H. My intention was and I did ride with the Wheels Down Group knowing the Pacesetters were gonna be too fast for me. After checking Facebook for the meeting time, I got a night's sleep and just showed up ready to ride. Fist bumps and hug greetings were had as I pulled up into the Planet Fitness parking lot. I had already forgot to bring a water bottle from home knowing I was going to ride so I got one from Walmart that really doesn't fit my holder but I made it work. Less than a mile headed to the meeting spot, I realized I also forgot to pull up my bib short shoulder straps. So? Before we rode out as a group I took off my jersey and corrected my error. We rode at a leisurely pace on familiar roads with familiar friends. I didn't know every one personally but I got to chat with everyone along the ride. Meeting Sonia outside of Facebook was nice and we got to chat about riding, vacation spots and more. Although I've been by the fire station on Grimes many times in the past, this was the first time I stopped at the station and took photos with one of the trucks with Sonia climbing on the truck reminding me of my youth wanting to climb on the fire truck 🚒. Just before the fire station we made the turn onto Grimes Road only to see two nice sized Dobermans loose in their fenceless yard. It were pointed out but they seemed to be less than interested in us so I just proceeded slowly and they never gave chase... Good Dogs 🐕.  One thing I forgot to say was the tarantula we saw on the side of the road. Sonia. Gave a little scream then later showed a photo of her holding a tarantula...🤷‍♂️. I stopped to take a photo so you can see it but picking it up or holding a spider? Not on my list. We took photos at the donut stop and the "White Bridge" , proceeded on said our goodbyes at PF, then Officer Joe, Sonia and I went to breakfast at El Norteño. Migas Plate and 2 sweet teas later it was all about the conversation of future rides we could think of, Real Estate, kids and stuff. (Hmmm? I tell my kids to never say And Stuff)
This was a good start to my Saturday but now it's all about the shower and getting some work done.
I hope everyone gets in a good ride today. Be blessed and RIDE ON!