Not a bad event. Great turnout for a great cause: Geezer said the crowd was a bit larger than the better-attended GOTFs he's aware of. Criminy! Someone needs to reevaluate the wisdom of a pub crawl when temperatures are pushin' 100. Beer was cold and refreshing, but can only drink so much of it without gettin' hurt. At least all five stops were in/around New Braunfels. Discovered several biker-friendly places I didn't know about, at least two of which are now on my permanent "don't mind going there" list. Best sign behind a bar that I saw: "Your guy won, and mine didn't. Let's put our anger aside so we can continue to do business with each other. I'll hug my elephant, and you can kiss your *ss."
The auctions and raffles back at the Old Ice House netted quite a bit for the cause. Saw a $25 bottle of Old Turkey 101 go for $40 the first time, and $45 the second: yup, same bottle
. Thanks to the True Few MC for organizing the event and providing what looked to be some appetizing piccadillo (didn't partake -- grub wasn't ready *before* making the pub circuit, and the combination of heat and alcohol pretty much ruined me for afterward). Thanks also appropriate for the many businesses that donated swag for the raffles/auctions.
The Valks got appreciative stares/comments from several of the H-D folks: thankful for that. Glad to meet you, Pops -- hope your knee heals, and I look forward to ridin' with ya someday.
