ALR PGR Early 4th of July at Moffett

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Bunker set ALR / PGR up for an early 4th parade at Moffett Field so why not!  I love a parade!  Had a good turnout, I think I counted 11 scoots.  Thanks to all that showed up!!!

We staged at the parking lot just in front of the gate.  Sweet Ruby front and left.... flag flying....

Bunker, Gary and JD in front....

JD rode Georgie and her scoot to the event, great to see her out!  Been a while!  She's chatting with Slick John and Larry.

Nice to see Sgtmaj out for a fun event too!

Dianne offering a hug or two, I made sure and got in line first!  Of course, Gary was not far behind!

We rolled thru the housing areas and "woke" folks up!  Got a lot of waves!!!  Then we parked to get ready for the parade!!!  It was to be led by the kids on their bikes and scooters and all decorated up!

Getting their rides all set up!

Guess we caused enough of a stir and folks just kept coming by.....

 

Had the scoots lined up and ready to go... Bunker in front.

This little girl had a big bike and bigger smile!!!  

Sgtmaj was also handing out American Flag pins to the kids, one little guy even gave him a hug!!! 

Some of our riders were helping the kids decorate their bikes.

I forget the name of the kid, but he had his bike picked out and it was Bunkers, helmet already on!!!

And we have a band too!!!  Real nice, but I was in the back and couldn't hear it...

Almost ready to go, kids on their bikes and scooters first, band and then us, honking things up and just generally making noise!  Lots of waves, great folks!!!

After we returned, we had a dog show, and the mutt won!!  And of course, Ruby came in second, I was voting for first, but my vote didn't count!  My scoot is named Ruby, so kinda partial.... 

And the last pic, Bunker has to get for us, it was a group photo of all the families and the riders mingled in with them.   I'll add it here  ____________  GBG

ALR - Help at the downtown San Jose Vet Center for a BBQ

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I did not take any attendee  pics as we are mostly asked not to do that, and I understand privacy reasons.

Bunker sent out a note to ALR about a BBQ at the downtown Vet Center needing help.  He said if you're not working please try to make it.... well, I sure fit that one!  GBG

I had not seen any chatter about this and almost let it go, but one of the things I've learned in my PGR runs is that one of us counts and we carry all with us!   And I have stood alone, and thanked for being there.....     And off I went!

Found the place, no problem, parked in back next to the BBQ and unfurled my 3 x 5. Should have taken a pic of Ruby, she was looking fine!  Walked up and asked who was running this show...  Think I took some folks aback a bit. 

A little mumbling and I headed to the front to see what was happening.... Who do I see but our friend and District 10 rider Ed Wells in his finest luau and lei getup!  Turns out that Ed works there!

Well he turned me over to some folks and they said get more burgers, we're running low.. and off I went.  

BTW, I was the only colors there, Ed left his in his office which he showed me later. He has a great job  and really likes working there.  Great on Ya for helping the Vets!  And I'm sorry I did not get your pic for the blog!  Great get up!  GBG

So out I went for some burgers and found the cookers!  The guy in front cooked 300 burgers!  And YES, they were flame broiled!!!  GBG

While I was standing around, Maria, who also works there, came up with her clip board and I signed up for something, don't have a clue as to what, but always glad to help!   

She started to give me a raffle ticket and I said they were for the vets.  She said "aren't you a vet?" ..... I gave her my VA card and my info, I am a VA patient, use their services.  I was trying trying to say, I'm here to help not participate... sigh...

The party area, and they had good music and a great crowd.   I spent some time talking to the vets and had a great visit. 

I believe they will try to make this an annual event.  I hope a few more colors might show up if so, to visit with the vets.

ALR - Easter Baskets for Dos Palos year 3 2011

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Year 3 of Easter Baskets for Dos Palos, east of Los Banos.  Last year we had a mass scramble as we ran out early... I didn't stay to the end, but I estimate we had at least 500 baskets, and I really doubt we ran out!

 

Gene visiting in the middle.

Just scanning the parking lot....

More on the far side of the lot!  We had a bunch!!!  Thanks to all that showed up!!!!

Hey!!!!  You have to have an Easter Bunny!!!!  Kids loved him.  James Brown, the man renowned!  GBG 

Sandy and Gary R arriving, Bunker was first then the Cranky dude and now Gary, the rest from Post 564 were there soon.

Ed and Jeannette J.  pulling in with Al Maddog on the right.

Trying to get parked...

Maddog getting gassed! 

Chris of Cliff and Chris giving out hugs...  yeah, I'm always in that line too!!!

You can see the escort squad cars in front.

Another section of the parade....

More....

We take the Easter Baskets to the police dept for passing out to the kids.  Ed in the middle bringing in a few.  Met him recently in a PGR run.

More heading in to drop off baskets.....

We were literally bringing them in by the box full!

A shot or two of the scoots.

Here you can see the line of hopefuls on the left wrapping around the corner.

And down the block and around another corner.... yeah, I got lazy...

They had been passing out baskets by time I took the next two shots...

There was a BUNCH of baskets!!!

Bunker, Ya did good!!!  Great on Ya and all who attended!  It made a fine day for a lot of families!   God Bless 'um and may they enjoy tomorrow!