Well, we finally managed to ride this afternoon but with the unpredictable weather, we didn't know how far we'd get. At about 2pm a group of us including Jim, Sandy, Biker, Sherm and Lucky Al set off to the local Wal-Mart to pick up a few little things. Heather picked up some sunglasses and we also wanted to get swimming goggles which we of course forgot about. Once the whole group converged after shopping we rode to White Castle for lunch which was in the same plaza. For most, if not all, of the Canadian contingent this was the first time at this establishment. Nobody had much to eat since we were only a few hours away since the night's big BBQ.
VROC go to White Castle.
The BBQ was organized by Tom Miller and consisted of some fine food including ribs,
chicken and pulled pork sandwiches with a variety of sides. Everyone had singed up weeks in advance and there were at least VROCers at the dinner enjoying their selections. Heather and I ended up in the back of the line for food, but all that wait was well worth it once we tasted it. Actually, Heather couldn't wait and took Jim's pulled pork sandwich who already had ribs and would get Heather's sandwich later.
The tables are empty and the line for food is long.
Following the BBQ, a raffle and a 50/50 draw were held in support of the Max Dickerson Benefit Fund. Max has a rare kidney disease and is awaiting a transplant. Max and his mother, Emily, were on hand to help draw raffle tickets. Heather and I won only a long-sleeve shirt but I also received and luggage net for Slammer. Very much appreciated, Jerry. The 50/50 was won by Denise Miller who promptly donated the winnings to Max's cause. Her gesture was met with great applause and a total of $2,400 was raised to help Max.
Sherm is exploring different uses of his new toy.
The rest of the night was spent mingling including introducing ourselves to Teri Conrad, editor-in-chief of Kawasaki's Accelerate magazine. She wasn't really impressed that we ride Suzuki motorcycles but one day we will ride Vulcans.
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