June happenings

June has been a little bit slower month for things, as I have worked quite a bit of overtime, resulting in only 3 days off thus far. However, the last 2 Saturday nights have provided a little fun, as both have had parties. The first was to celebrate my friend Brian's passing the half-century mark. Welcome to the club, buddy!

On the following Thursday night, seeing as how the weather was still amazingly cool this time of year, I got the bike out and headed to a Thursday night bike gathering on the west side of Phoenix near the Cardinals' football stadium. The shopping/dining complex is called Westgate, and they have a real nice Thursday night happy hour, if you will. As I forgot my camera this night, photos are courtesy of Cyclerides.com, and you can access them via this link: http://www.cyclerides.com/ridephotos/westgatebikenight/wgbn041609/index.htm

Then this past Saturday night, it was the annual luau party at Shayne & Susan's house. They have a great backyard with sand and a palapa hut, plus the sounds of Alonzo, a talented musician who plays island music, plus all the dance stuff your could ever want to hear.

Susan's mom even got in on the party fun, as she offered up vodka-spiked watermelon - muy delicioso !!!