Kickstand's Motorycling Blog

Well, I haven't been so consistent with my blogs, but whewww have I had a good time! Finally, since my broken foot, I have been out and doing things, since the pain level has allowed more mobility. This weekend was the annual "Boardstock" event at "Konocti Harbor".near my home. They have a plethora of concerts there during the summer in their outdoor amphitheater. During the Boardstock event they have a great lineup of performers. Last Wednesday (Aug 16th, 2006), was "Staind and Crossfade", and one other band whose name I can't remember the name of. What a show!.... Then, they had "Counting Crows and Firehouse" on Thursday, which we didn't have time to get to. On Friday was "Kid Rock", and he had "Pamela Anderson" with him. We got pics of them landing, each in their own helicopters, right where we usually park the bikes. It was unusual for them to block off that area, and it made most of the bikers have to leave their scooters out of sight. I have pics of the event on my website at Walshtek.com.) We ride there and it's great because you can see your bike from where you sit. In fact, you can go back to your bike without losing sight of the stage or the sound of the music. People there are GREAT, overall. Security is usually very easy-going, and you don't have a bunch of "gung-ho" wannabe's harassing you. They tend to cater to bikers. There is also an incredibly delectable buffet across the parking lot, at which you can hear the music if it starts before you're done eating. I feel very fortunate to have this place so close to my home. It's less than a 5 minute drive for me, and whoa, it's a beautiful drive too. It's a lakeside run with "twisties" that are world-class. Also, the cleanest air in California, and vineyards lining countrysides everywhere you look. So, I rode my Harley there, and it ran fine, but I forgot my cane and crutches, so I didn't do a lot of getting around. So, that was friday, and then Saturday we did a charity Poker Run for "Hospice". It was put on by "Old Coots on Scoots" and "NBMA". We ended up hanging out with NBMA members at Konocti Vista Casino playing "Ultimate Texas Hold 'em" until midnight. That's where the run ended up, and we had great tunes and food and genuine hospitality. We usually do better in the raffles than we did that day, but my girl got a big Margarita Glass, and we both had a great time. There's a lot of mutual respect between clubs around here, and it makes for a very relaxed atmosphere. Tonight, Sunday August 20, 2006, "Alice in Chains" is playing at Konocti. We are too tired to go, but I wanted to make it. Having a broken foot makes it hard to get around too much. At any rate, I have to get to emails. Good Night!