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Geoff
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 2:11 pm    Post subject: Chicago Toys for Tots Parade Reply with quote

I attended the Chicago Toys for Tots parade on Sunday. There were over 7,000 bikes in attendance. Morning temps were in the 20's, reaching a balmy 34 by afternoon. That's me on the right and my K11 in the foreground.



These are some of my friends who braved the cold. I'm standing third from the right. The young lady on the left is a firewoman. That's not an Aerostitch suit.



Sorry, but I don't have the obligatory food pic. It was supposed to snow later in the day, so we all went home immediately after the run.

When I arrived home, I removed what seemed to be a dozen layers of clothes and long underwear. Then I sat down in my favorite chair, covered myself with a comforter and drank a couple Irish coffees while watching the Bears-Rams game.

It took me a while to warm up, but I didn't mind. Knowing I will help bring joy to an less fortunate kid made it all worthwhile.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice work, Geoff. Freezing yer a$$ off for a great cause.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Hey Geoff....

Way to go...!! If you make it to HM-lll, the Irish coffee is on our tab !

Best regards, get warm.......// Ernie-NH
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Phil Marvin
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, Ernie,
You provide the stuff, I'll make the Irish coffee. I can't drink it (diabetic), but I can make it. I lived and worked in Ireland for a year and a half!
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ernie-NH wrote:
Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy

Hey Geoff....

Way to go...!! If you make it to HM-lll, the Irish coffee is on our tab !

Best regards, get warm.......// Ernie-NH

Irish Coffe is great!
And thanks for the pics!
P.S.: nice bike.... Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Phil....

You're ON !!! I'll bring enough for everyone, coffee too if you tell me to !

best regards............// Ernie-NH
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supercat1
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 9:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

that's pretty sweet. i'm looking forward to doing the bikers for babies ride here in kc next year. i had the bike for this year, but was talked (actually guilted) out of participating. it too is nearly 7k riders and lots of fun.

i'm sure there is a need for more bmw representation, especially of the airborne masonry unit type.
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2009 10:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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