Greetings to you all.We had a fantastic week (last week). There were so many events and so little time to describe them. First, it was Laconia Bike Week, and our crew headed out on our adventure last Sunday morning. The weather was poor (to say the least). We rode 335 miles and 8 hours later we reached our destination. Not to mention the final 2 hours of it in the pouring rain. Laconia is noted for it.The attendance overall was a bit spotty this year. Once again these national events are just not drawing the Bikers that they once had, much like Daytona where many are coming in for the weekend tours and heading out after two or three days. (Ten day tours seem to be a thing of the past). People still want to go to these gigs, but financially they have to be very creative.
New Hampshire is a cool state. You can still ride “free” and as you travel one can take notice of the $3.58 gallon fuel prices that were offered in many places. Everything we bought was “tax free”. If you decide to buy a trailer or something "capital" in size - this is the place to buy it!
The only thing you are taxed on is prepared food. Even our beer didn't have the bottle deposit nonsense like back home. I was told by one of the locals that land taxes are high, many charged like the down state communities of New York. So there you go - life is still full of choices.
Well by Wednesday it was time to head home. It was the first time the temperatures went above 60 degrees and we saw sunshine. And after another eight hour trip home. (Like it all began - it was over). Traveling 900 miles in four days was not too shabby though. Thanks mom for letting the boys roam the range alone for three days. It was refreshing and as always and memorable.
So on to the show reviews:
Friday night once again we visited Davy's in downtown Chenango Forks. As we arrived Friday evening the place was packed. There were scoots from one end of the entrance all the way up the block. It was the first time I had to park out back since the winter snow. The crowd inside was rowdy and we played pretty much to a packed house all evening. It was a great show and it sure beats the last one up there where the rain overtook the dance floor. And thanks to Randy for jamming with us a bit. (That’s one cool fiddle you’ve got!)
Saturday Afternoon brought us back to Annie's Bar & Grill in Damascus. The golf tournament was a blast and the crowd once again supported the band. What can you say when you're playing a 2pm show and people are dancing and the sun is shining. It was another fun afternoon show to say the least.We also would like to thank our crew of supporters that day that showed up from as far as New Jersey for a day of sittin and drinkin'.
On to this week’s shows:
Thursday evening it’s Bike night at the Hitchin' Post on Belden hill. The show runs from 6pm to 9pm. We will once again be outdoors on the new deck. (Special for Bike night)
Friday it’s another probable outdoor event at Dino’s in Conklin, NY. The show begins 8:30pm . I can't wait to boogie this week. Dancing outside in the moonlight is what one would call priceless.
So in closing, be good - be well - be safe - and we hope to see you all soon again!
Peace,
Mikee Dee^^
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