ALR Dist 13 - Oak Hill Memorial Day 09

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American Legion Post 564 had the honor to put up flags at Oak Hill and the Vet service was at 1100. I rode in and the place was packed! Cars everywhere. Of course flying a PGR banner and a 3x5 flag, I got preference! GBG

Didn't know what was going on so stopped at the entrance and asked if any scoots came in, looking for a group... not much comment, on the way back to my ride Slick John pulled in behind me.

We broke all the rules and rode in to a good parking spot.



I was just shooting shots... flags everywhere.


Flags everywhere you looked!


Got a shot of the honor guard before their work.


Many groups were lined up for the event, caught a bit of John on the right.


Another group....


The main path to the podium.


I tried to get the pipers one their way... in the middle;..


This is the event path to the podium.


I took this pic for all the Gold Star Moms. That it is their wreath.


I decided to scoot before it became difficult... so I took a pic of Slick John! Thanks for being there!


Shot some pics on the way out...


The pipers on stand by...

There was a flag line with no folks.. leading to the back of the podium... looked like a good shot! Great event! We had 2 Dist 13 ALR patches at the event!

And I really want to thank all that put in the time to put up the flags! God Bless you! I don't do anything at 0600...er other than the potty thing.. us old folks 'ya know! GBG

AL Post 564 Did a great job! Jake said there were a lot of folks to help putting up the flags and it went smooth. Thank every one of you for helping out and making this a very nicely decorated event!

ALR - Livermore VA Hospitgal BBQ 05 09

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ALR cooked up a great BBQ for the Livermore VA Hospital Vets and it was a great thing and great day! We had District 9, 10, 13 and 28 did a great job, good on Ya!

The weather was a tad on the warmish side.. but worked out fine... Dist 13 staged at 564 and took off about 1000 and a good showing. We had 7 bikes, and two 2-ups... we did have a "non-rider.. ahem", Jake and his boy! I have the feeling Jake will be back on his scoot soon! He looks like he has that "I want to ride" glint in his eye!



As we take off.... I noticed Ed had cleaned his scoot, looking good!


Heading out to he bikes... Audie and Cheryl and Mike "Noisy Kid" in the back...


We arrived and well we parked where we could... lots of bikes...


More...


... duh... GBG


Here's that Noisy Kid again.. pic taken by Cranky! Guess we get along! GBG


Here's Spike saying "Go Army!!!!!" GBSEG


Nice display of flags...


Just some pics... ALR folks talking to and serving the Vets....


Rich coming over to say HI!!!!!!!!


Another happy Vet! Smile on his face! That's what it's all about! God Bless 'um!


The police were even there to celebrate! ....er was that to make sure we stayed in line... GBG



Now here is our hard charging leader!!! GBSEG!!!! Scoping out his plan of action! Sorry Jake I couldn't resist!!!! Hey, you carry the camera, you tell the story!!!!



This is where the root beer floats were being made and folks were carrying them to the Vets. I helped one of them and he wanted real root beer... well, it was all diet, think they were worried about the patients, and too much sugar.. I told him so so he took second best.. Well the ice cream went fast and he said "can I have more????!!!" Heck Ya!! Got him 2 more scoops... He was one happy camper! He thought about seconds..... but he said... I don't think I should..


The serving staff and I think "someone" was making sure the food was still good!!! GBG They did an outstanding job! God Bless 'um for the work they did!


Here's the Root Beer Float Team again!! That lady in the middle had a wicked right hook! She was slapping ice cream a mile a minute!!! Good on Ya!!!!


So I went into the hall were the bingo was going on and Rich's boy was helping out...

I got to help out a Vet for a few games, think he enjoyed it, unfortunately,.... my luck did rub off on him.. but there were a few smiles!


They have a great set up there...


Well, the pics were being taken... why not! GBG

It was a great day and I hope all the Vets enjoyed it as much as I did! God Bless 'um all and may they live well and comfortable. They most certainly deserve it!

I want to personally thank District 28 for all their support! Thank YOU for this great event!

ALR - Dos Palos, Ca Easter Charity run

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I received a message from my friend and ALR member, Bill (Bunker) Roller that there was a mission out in Dos Palos, Ca (Translation: two sticks, per my wife) and ALR was to stand in for a group that couldn't make a commitment to deliver Easter Baskets to the police dept.

Now that sounded to me like something that was worth a ride! And I've never been there before and that is always a plus, I love new places! And the weather was fair, except the early am... bit on the chili side!

This was a one day notice and that made it even more important, ALR was to show up and look good!

ALR did a great job! 27 bikes showed up!! Fantastic!!! I thank all that rode!



I like to take pics of bikes, as I ride PGR missions and not allowed to take those pics, so bikes and folks that attend are my focus I do it to thank them and show respect for what they do.


The other side of the bikes.


The Dos Palos Police Dept escorted us into town, yeah, we broke all the laws and then we staged at this parking lot.

When we left the parking lot, we ran all the stop signs and thru town with the police leading us with flashers on!

They took us around the "target area" twice, circling the blocks and we were.... well... making noise! A lot of folks knew we were there! The second trip was to make sure! I like their style!


We finally parked our bikes and the unloading began... there were tables of candy... Bunker's wife is on the left, she had a hard time warming up after the cool ride here...


Tables of Easter baskets, what you see is a small portion... the entire floor in front of the desks, all the desk counter and the area behind the desks were full...


A little better shot...


The police blocked off the entire street... and they even let us park in the red zone! GBG


Goldie flying 'er flag...


This pic is precious! The little girl was frightened of the Easter bunny and the package and wanted no part of it!


She finally warmed up.. ( they all do... GBG)


The line was long and they still had more to give out,.


Here's Easter bunny giving out a package. They actually had to get folks to come in to get the rest, there was so much! It was heart warming to see children receiving the gifts.

Remember when you were a kid? The hunt, the sugar high? One day a year, and it looked like fun!

And then the reward for good work! The police dept opened up the "lunch room"!!! Roast, potato salad, mac salad, chili, pizza, drinks... they did GOOD!

I think I speak for all ALR that rode, thank you Dos Palos for the invite and welcome! It was a pleasure and an honor! God Bless!