STURGIS UPDATE, 1 AUGUST, 2010

GETTING READY TO HIT THE SUPERSLAB

Howdy friends and family and others. Another interesting week in Western South Dakota. Made a trip or two into Rapid City, took care of some business, picked up our mail, and met with our friend Dixie and her friend, John for lunch at the Firehouse Brewery. We had a nice visit, but almost immediately after we split, John became ill and Dixie had to take him to the VA Hospital in Sturgis. John is home now and doing well. We took a day trip to Deadwood for a visit, left some gelt at a couple of casinos, and had lunch. We then took a drive up to the town of Lead (Leed) which is an old mining town but is being nicely restored and reinhabited. From Lead we drove through Spearfish Canyon to the town of Spearfish. Great road trip! Black Hills scenery with the river running along side the road.

After 3 tries at trying to get a permit for personal security, we finally suceeded, but it took a lot of negotion and pleading with knee pads on. Seems they cease issueing permits during the Rally period, which is now. But after involving the Meade Co. sheriff and the Secretary of State at the Capitol. We got it. We are exceptional! Day after tomorrow, we hit the road again, heading west through Wyoming & Montana. Y'all take care now! See youse down the road...

Carlos & Willie.............

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FAMILY PORTRAIT

Bikers hang out here!

GUNNER'S PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIAL CLUB

If you can't find a place to get a drink and hear loud music, you ain't in Sturgis!

ONE EYED JACK'S LOGO

This boy's missing more than an eye! Fun place....

RAT BIKE DOWAH DIDDY DOO

You can see all kinds of machinery at a motorcycle rally. Sturgis is no exception. The owner of this old 49 has probably got a fortune invested in this.

MAIN ST., DEADWOOD

This is the street frequented by Wild Bill Hickok, Calamaty Jane, and a host of other interesting characters. Mostly casinos, restaurants, bars, and gift shops now, but in a very quaint 1876 way.

THE "HOLLYWOOD & VINE" OF DEADWOOD

This is the West end of the main part of downtown Deadwood. Although the town has had some devastating fires, it recovers everytime and looks like it did 100 years ago.

SPEARFISH CANYON

The drive from Deadwood to Lead to Spearfish Canyon is breathtaking. Black Hills, as you see here, waterfalls, shear banks and cliffs on either side, and the river running alongside the road.