The Texas Independence Day – Freedom Rally, hosted by Lost Prairie Cycles & www.LPCycles.com was a really successful event. Thanks to all those who worked so hard especially Tom, Shari and Terri, for putting TMRA 2 back on it’s feet. A real special thanks to Cricket for working long hard hours at the Registration table. She did an excellent job as usual.
Our Sponsors for the Event were ; www.LPCycles.com, Poor Urban Bikers, Clubhouse Magazine, Concho Valley Chapter of the Cossacks M/C, Born Again M/M, Southern Cruisers Riding Club and Bob Gammage. Also we received sponsorship from Texas ABATE Confederation, Big Dog Ice House, Skunk Dots, Nichols Plumbing, Leggett Cycles, Third Coast Cruisers Riding Club, Babe Johnson insurance and Good Ol Boys Cookin’. Good Ol Boys Cookin’. The crew from Good Ol Boys Cookin’ wished to let everyone know they appreciated the way they were treated by the attendees. They donated another $300 before they left the ranch.
Friday nights kick off was beer drinkin, titty flashin, tire kickin’ & a bull shootin’ good time. Max & The Max Attack entertained the troops later in to the night. Saturday morning we all hit the ground running at the crack of dawn and ran until way into the night.
The Poker Run started at 9:00am with last bike out at 11:00. Last bike in was at 2:00pm. Then the fun began. Sputnik sponsored the first ever Run – N – Gun Poker Run in Texas. There were four targets set up on a shooting range in the middle of the ranch with each having a full deck of cards stapled face up. Each target had the cards placed in identical positions. After explaining the rules four participants at a time were called to the firing line. Each was given identical pistols and allowed to fire seven shots at their target. They could then choose their five card hand from the cards hit. Of course this is Texas so there was a 12 way tie for first place. Twelve Royal Flushes!!!
There was a one shot tie breaker and first and second place formed an 8. Everyone really enjoyed the event but next time they will each use their own pistols.
After the Bike Show and Field Events were over the Trophies were awarded.
TMRA 2 has an Award in honor of our previous State Secretary, Cyndi Calhoun who died from Cancer. Cyndi gave up everything and dedicated herself to biker’s rights. The trophy is called the “Angel Warrior” Award. When Cyndi passed on she was cremated and part of her ashes are inside the loving cup that sits on the base. The Award goes to the District Advisor who has promoted TMRA 2 the best during the past year. Mike Alvey and Del Essary are the previous winners. This year it went to Darilyn McClure District Advisor for District 25.
Saturday evenings entertainment started off at dusk with Janet Z and what a start it was. This vivacious little gal pours her soul into each song and her performance is mesmerizing. Most of her songs are written by her but when she does one that was recorded by someone else it sounds as good or better than the original.
Next up was Hard Times Truckin’ and again it was kick ass. Then the Naughty Nightie contest and the wet Tee shirt contest took center stage and I am told that was some fine entertainment. Sitting out and the gate you can hear the music but can’t see what is on stage. The night was closed out by Blind Dog Cooley with more top notch music. Finally about 3:00am it all came to a close.
Sunday morning The Circuit Riders Motorcycle Ministry did their usual great job of bringing the true message of God to those who attended the service. We are deeply in their debt for such exciting services at our events. However the Rally is not over. That morning Tom and I were discussing how to make the next one better. Mark your calendar for next years Texas Independence Day Freedom Rally. Same time, same place. Just a plain Ol fun time Rally but the information shared will help everyone fix a problem should they encounter the same problem.
Again thanks to all our sponsors and those who attended. And a very Special thanks to Tom at Lost Prairie Cycles for the idea, to Shari & Terri for helping put it together and To Cricket for the outstanding work she did with keeping everything at the gate running smoothly.
We would be remiss if we didn’t give some praise to Jerry Willis of Mexia. Our original DJ didn’t show but Tom called Mr. Willis who was there in 30 minutes to fill in with fine music. Thanks Jerry for bailing us out on such short notice.
All Bills aren’t paid yet but it appears that TMRA 2 will realize around $12,000 from the Rally.
Sputnik
