There was this AMAZING stunt motorcyclist set up in one corner of the parking lot - who rode his bike up and down steep ramps, did balancing tricks and generally scared the dickens out of the crowd - particularly when he had a student lay down on the ground and then proceed to jump over him both width-ways and length-ways. I was real glad both the motorcyclist AND the kid-on-the-ground's parents had insurance.
Over in the other corner of the parking lot was REGULAR JO, the country band. I listened to them up-close-and-personal for a few minutes and then rest of the time from a distance. They sounded great.
There was also face painting, air-house jumpers, balloon animals - the works. What a great day.
The front parking lot was reserved for motorcycles ONLY all day today. If you came on more than 3 wheels, you had to park in one of the other lots. There were over a hundred twenty-five motorcycles parked out front at one time during the morning. A majority of those riding bikes were not from our church. Very cool.
The day was capped by a tribute to our military complete with Color Guard, The National Anthem, TAPS, a moment of silence and honors to both fallen and past & present military. We were able to bless the American Legion with nearly $2,000 given by the bikers for the unmet needs of currently deployed servicemen.
Finally, 40 of us rode in a motorcycle caravan to Kettle Moraine State Park - about and hour Northwest of Kenosha. That was a blast. Joelene, my 'motorcycle mama,' and me - were on a Harley Davidson Ultra like this one - and we rode up at the #2 spot in the caravan - a FUN spot to be. It was a memorable day.
Thanks to everyone who worked so hard on the G.U.T.S. rally - in particular, the IRONMEN CORE TEAM of our church and my administrative assistant, Sylvia - plus scores of other volunteers. You guys are 'da bomb.'
And be blessed.
2 comments:
I had a wonderful time at the GUTS picnic! My Mom (who is not a Christian) came and had a good time! That was a blessing...maybe she will come to church with me sometime! The band was very good and the day was nice...no rain! I especially loved the end, with the Color Guard and that whole presentation. It makes me very proud to be an American and of our brave soldiers...current and vets. Good job, PK, Sylvia and Ironmen! Great day!
this sounds like an amazing time!
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