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SLOav8r · 06-24-2008, 11:52 PM

Participated in a military family fundraiser/poker run out on Vandenberg Air Force Base on Friday. Day started at 6am and luckily the first group pulled out around 0715. Temps were in the 80's by 6am. We saw fluctuations from 106 to 78 degrees depending on what part of the base we were on. After lunch, leaving base about 1:30, temperatures peaked at 112 on east base. By the time I got the camera out, the best picture I could snap was 111 on the VFR though. XX verified 112 on the bmw gauge too.

Had a ton of fun, about 58 bikes I think was the final count. Nothing exciting, speeds of 25-50mph all day, but some amazing scenery. I was on cleanup with XXFirefighter and a few Hardleys, so we got to take our time and enjoy the views. This is a 35 mile section of the California coastline that few will ever get to see.

Ended up being two other VFR's on the ride, both 4th gens. One belongs to a guy I've talked viffers with before at one of base car shows. The other is a recent score of a lady that's definitely someone's mom, possibly someone's grandmother. Either way, it's her first bike and she was having the time of her life as was evident by the obvious grin barely contained by her helmet.

Here's the link to the entire photo album: CLICK

And a few pics.

One of our stops happened to be at building next to a Peacemaker facility. I kept one eye on the rotating green light during the whole stop.

And the Pink lady herself.

Heading down to the old boat-house.

XX says, "OH HAI"

Anyways, few more pics in the gallery: CLICK.

Was a great day to help out the cause, and the afternoon with the pitcher of margaritas in the pool was an even better way to recover.

06-24-2008, 11:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
SLOav8r Sky King Join Date: Aug 2006 Last Online: 01-04-2009 02:12 PM Location: Central Coast, CA - Find Me! My Ride: 1999 VFR 800 / 2000 CBR 1100XX Blackbird View my Photo Gallery Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Friday's Poker Run Participated in a military family fundraiser/poker run out on Vandenberg Air Force Base on Friday. Day started at 6am and luckily the first group pulled out around 0715. Temps were in the 80's by 6am. We saw fluctuations from 106 to 78 degrees depending on what part of the base we were on. After lunch, leaving base about 1:30, temperatures peaked at 112 on east base. By the time I got the camera out, the best picture I could snap was 111 on the VFR though. XX verified 112 on the bmw gauge too. Had a ton of fun, about 58 bikes I think was the final count. Nothing exciting, speeds of 25-50mph all day, but some amazing scenery. I was on cleanup with XXFirefighter and a few Hardleys, so we got to take our time and enjoy the views. This is a 35 mile section of the California coastline that few will ever get to see. Ended up being two other VFR's on the ride, both 4th gens. One belongs to a guy I've talked viffers with before at one of base car shows. The other is a recent score of a lady that's definitely someone's mom, possibly someone's grandmother. Either way, it's her first bike and she was having the time of her life as was evident by the obvious grin barely contained by her helmet. Here's the link to the entire photo album: CLICK And a few pics. One of our stops happened to be at building next to a Peacemaker facility. I kept one eye on the rotating green light during the whole stop. And the Pink lady herself. Heading down to the old boat-house. XX says, "OH HAI" Anyways, few more pics in the gallery: CLICK. Was a great day to help out the cause, and the afternoon with the pitcher of margaritas in the pool was an even better way to recover. __________________ SLOav8r Will fly for food...