Woke to a very heavy frost in Lake Tahoe so waited for it to warm a bit before setting out. Poor Yakky had frost on his back – see picture!Once it warmed, it turned out to be a very pleasant though short ride under sunny skies.
Stopped at a mall in Carson City so Norma could buy a purple shirt as she had read in her horoscope that purple was going to be lucky and it was – up over $175 in just ¾ of an hour of gambling – fun money to spend for the rest of the evening.
Stopped at the customary Harley Davidson Dealer in Carson City to check it out. Also trying to kill time so we wouldn’t be too early for check in. Got talking to a fellow from California who was warning us about a motorcycle gathering in Sparks and lo and behold it is here at the “Nugget” where we are staying. Once we checked in Doug took Raindancer to the BMW dealer just down the road for a new back tire. They said there is still wear left but we don’t take chances with the rubber.
The gathering is called “Street Vibrations” Had a look around at the numerous tents selling
motorcycle gear, some of it pretty coarse and making a statement. The live band was very good so listened to them for a bit. Had a bit of a chuckle at so many of the riders still in chaps, etc. in the casino (making a statement?). It’s usually the first thing Norma takes off after a days ride. As Doug says we probably have put on more miles in one of our bigger trips than many of them have or will have in their motorcycling lifetime. May prove to be an interesting evening with all the drinking and partying already underway and yet to happen. This event apparently goes on for the entire weekend. Raindancer is hiding among the Harleys under the covered parking provided for the participants (hey, why not free parking).Had dinner in the buffet. Being Friday it was seafood extravaganza – excellent. Now we need to walk a few miles to wear it off!
Check out the stretched SUV we saw today.
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