Coolidge Dam and the "Stoned Eagles"

One of our motorcycle group members is from Belgium. Sometimes his English skills can be humorous. Last year he visited Coolidge Dam and referred to the stone eagles as "stoned eagles" - the name stuck. I was able to visit Coolidge Dam for the first time this weekend and see for myself.

A little history about Coolidge Dam: The Coolidge Dam is a reinforced concrete multiple dome and buttress dam 31 miles southeast of Globe, Arizona on the Gila River. Built between 1924 and 1928, the Coolidge Dam was part of the San Carlos Irrigation Project. Coolidge Dam was named after the 30th US President, Calvin Coolidge.

Me and some hot chocolate to warm up with


One of the 'stoned eagles' - these are much bigger than I thought


The other 'stoned eagle'


Coolidge Dam


Me, perched on the dam wall with Ed pointing out something far away


Bill, Cami and PJ


PJ enjoying his cigar at the dam

Cierra: Hiking Dog Extraordinare

Me & C


Cierra on top of the world, or at least a big rock


So, I'm walking along and my dog suddenly disappears. She was in a hole :o)


View of the wash we hiked through

Wind in my hair at 100mph

My son went on his first PMRG (http://www.meetup.com/PhxMRG/) ride to Mt Lemmon - it was a great day!

James, patiently waiting for the group to ride by


A happy mom


James & his DRZ


Riding up Mt Lemmon


James' new guardian angel


James and a dozen of his newest friends

Wind in my hair at 2mph

Here are some photos from recent hikes. I set a personal record, I hiked 8.5 miles in the White Tank Mountains.

Yes, I was eating M&M's while hiking


This was me smiling before the 8.5 miles at the White Tanks


Me, in a tree, at Lake Pleasant


Me & Cierra at Lake Pleasant, I might have pushed her in


Me, at Eastwing Mtn

Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg

Sitting at the end of Vulture Mine Road - I look good sitting on that motorcycle, huh?

A former member put these signs up over a year ago and they are still there.

My boots and my fingernails unintentionally match the bike.
Great day with friends, and a great ride, thanks Maineax.