It appears to me, that Space Coast Motorcycle Alliance, has done a pretty good job of preserving the once ABATE sponsored Annual Toy Run in Brevard County, Florida.
WARM – FULL – SAFE by Miserable George
Proceeds from the Tony Mirabella Poker Run, have been helping Homeless Veterans for sometime now.
With 3 sign-in locations around the area, well over 100 bikes made the run, on Sunday, Nov.27, 2016, with the run ending at American Legion Post #1, in Titusville, FL.
All proceeds go to the National Veterans Homeless Support, which helps to actually keep Vets warm, full, and safe, and it really lives up to it’s name!!
Best hand earned $500, with $200 going to the worst hand!!
Big Daddy’s Rock & Roll Band did its usual fabulous job at entertaining the huge crowd.
Good food and drink helped too!!
I understand that at this event…over $10,000 was raised, with donations still coming in…!! Big Lou and the gang….you did your jobs well…God Bless you all…!!
Miserable George & ValGal…
RAT RODS at the IRON HORSE by Miserable George
On Saturday, November 26, 2016, ValGal and I attended a big Rat Rod Showing at the good old Iron Horse Bar, in Ormond Beach…just north of Daytona proper…right on US # 1.
We arrived a bit early, and had an opportunity to chat with ace bike builder, Billy Lane. Hopefully, we’ll have more on Billy at a later date. We also had a chat with Willie Jones of Old School Chopper fame…good way to start the day, I’d say!!!
Anyway, before long, the old, sometimes rusty super powered heaps started to roll (roar) onto the grounds. Another show in the area was just ending, as Iron Horses’ show was beginning….(somebody did their homework!!) The space around the old Daytona landmark was soon over-flowing with some of the most fantastic machines I have ever seen!!
The pictures will show you what I mean…! Hey…the sounds of a live band, the aroma of exotic fuels that powered those beasts, a host of pretty girls, all added up to a pretty exciting couple of hours, roaming around some of the most unique machines that I’ve seen in quite awhile. We’re gonna keep our eyes open for the next show!!!
Miserable George
Cruisin’ For St. Jude Run by Rev Al Paquette
Cruisin’ For St. Jude Run in Lake County is always a good time.
Today 250 plus bikers showed up to support the St Jude’s Children’s hospital. The ride had 7 stops with 125 miles total . It ended at Gator HD in Leesburg.
Great food, bands ,bike show and bike games. Everyone was enjoying the awesome weather and the fantastic bands. I would say they really stepped it up a notch this year. The total was not in yet but by what I’m hearing it’s going to be between 15 and 20 K for the kids.
It was great seeing all the different patches hanging and laughing and enjoying the day. Can’t wait until next year.
Rev Al Paquette
Barefoot Designs – Artists Against Cancer at Jenna’s Breezeway
Barefoot Designs along with Forever Freedom Tattoo Club , Jenna’s Breezeway and Endless Summer Tattoo joined together to raise money for Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
The event – Artist Against Cancer – was held on October 15th at Jenna’s Breezeway in Cocoa Beach.
Several local artists donated their work that was raffled off throughout the day in between the entertainment provided by local musicians Coastal Breed, Harvey Charles and the Red Dragons.
The live auction featured a custom painted electric guitar donated by Mark Longenecker, A custom painted surfboard done by Brian Marchand and a handcrafted surfboard table done by Bob Emerson of Naturally Wood.
There was fun for every one of all ages, Jenna had a special drink made up called Cancer sucks inside her bar, there were vendors lined up along the fence outside as well as a kids zone where the little ones had a chance to win all kinds of prizes.
When the event was over, they ended up sending the Children’s Cancer Research Fund a Check for $3000.00, and have already mailed another check for $400.00 more. It is not too late to donate; they still have shirts for $10.00 to get yours just email barefootdesignsfla@yahoo.com for more information.
SAINTS MC Memorial Service by Miserable George
Today, October 29, 2016, was the day the Saints MC chose to honor and remember their fallen Brothers.
A column left the Cocoa clubhouse at 12:30 PM, and wound its way over SR 405 to SR 3, (A1A), and south passing the houses of several deceased Brothers, and on down south to the Pineda area where a Brothers’ ashes were scattered, and on back to the clubhouse for a very touching memorial service.
There was also some tasty food, served amid the live music of the Radio Flyerz Band. A very worthwhile way to spend the day, for sure! I met several Brothers whom I hadn’t seen for quite a spell…that’s always nice. Nice weather…good friends…a perfect combination for a nice relaxing fall afternoon. Thanks guys and ladies…
Miserable George
