THURSDAY, August 15th - Embassy Suites to NKC - 8:00 AM Start PLUS BIRTHDAY PARTY for Ken McFarland

Bob will have the reins again for this ride.  I think I may be able to meet you all a the start but I have a follow-up appointment for my elbow etc. at 9:40 that morning.  I have mapped a ride to the First Watch in NKC for this week's ride.  Here is the route.  It measures about 17 there and 15 back for a 32 mile total.

My effects of my injuries seem to be diminishing.  Scars are healing, bruises are less colorful, I can sneeze without pain (that's new).  I can still find painful alignments for my elbow/wrist and even still a little in the shoulder.  I'm hoping that sufficient regeneration will take place over the next month or so such that my return will be on schedule.  I'll keep you updated.

ONE LAST THING

Saralyn McFarland is hosting an 85th Birthday Celebration for Ken as described in her words below (from an email I received).  She had asked that I pass word along to riders in my Thursday group where Ken had ridden a few years ago and Tosha still frequently rides. I am doing that through my blog this week.
Saralyn had also given me a list of some names she wanted to make sure got the word.  She asks if you might pass the info along to anyone you might think is interested as well.
Here is Saralyn’s emailed info about the event:

Attention - All those who know Kenneth McFarland

What - Come help celebrate Ken's 85th birthday

When - September 7, 2019.   4:00 – 6:00

Where - Barry Platte Park
              8526 NW Old Stagecoach Rd.
              Kansas City, MO 64154

    In case of rain –
Barry Christian Church
            1500 NW Barry Road
            Kansas City, Mo 64155

We will have sliders and chips so bring your appetite.
        RSVP:  816 436 5232 (land line)
      816 589 3948 (cell – call or text)
                      saralynmcfarland@sbcglobal.net


Bikers can get on the 152 Bike Trail and then go E on North Platte Purchase DR - turn R onto NW 87th Terr.  Follow that to Old Stagecoach Rd.  turn L and park is 1/2 mile on your right.

There is extra parking E of the Pathfinder school on NW 87th Terr. with a sidewalk from that parking lot directly to the park.

THURSDAY, August 8 - No Ride

Due to significant chances of rain and an injured ride leader I am cancelling the ride again this week.  I have made arrangements that the Thursday rides will resume next week, August 15th.  I have a follow-up appointment with the orthopedist that day so I probably won't be able to show but I will make an attempt to make an appearance at the start, finish, and/or breakfast stops on future rides until I am able to join you all again on my bike.

Until next week,
Art

PS - If you missed my exploits see the post from last week.