Chapter K's colorful banner
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Many turned out for the poker run. Here are just a few of the bikes in the parking lot
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Preparing to head out on this years scenic route
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On the road again - some of the bikes coming down Gates Pass
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The route was very scenic and Saguaro's were plentiful
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More wonderful Saguaro's
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Chapter K's Jerry Jordan and Ron Norris assisting Bud & Dot Kapp at checkpoint #2
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What do you mean you pulled a 4 of clubs? I had a royal flush in the works
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A group of bikes heading up Picture Rocks road.
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Chapter K Directory (Queen) Elizabeth with District Director Garry Woo
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At least someone knows how to squelch Garry - Way to go Queenie
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Chapter "D" showed up with a good sized group to support the our annual fund raiser
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Some of the Chapter K troop sluffing off
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Everyone gathered in the party room for the drawing of door prizes and of course the cold cash
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Bud & Dot Kapp enjoying a good laugh
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The high hand prize went to our very own Kent Lash
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Low hand winner
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The winner of the 50/50 was Chapter R's Bill Trask
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Bill and Susan Trask showing us the money - great job Bill & Susan
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Chapter D stopped enroute at a Cracker Barrel for a light breakfast
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Yep, thats a GWRRA light breakfast
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One of the few non Gold Wings that participated on the ride. A very patriotic looking ride
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Susan Trask looking at one of the many door prizes
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This is a Ocotillo flower - the Ocotillo's were in full bloom
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A nice close up photo of a Prickly Pear Cactus flower
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A Prickly Pear Cactus flower in yellow
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A noce phot of a Ocotillo in full color
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Nice, very nice
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Dennis Brinton (Chapter D) trying to better his hand at the dart skills game. Dennis fell a little short
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A colorful Prickley Pear Cactus
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Heading up Gates Pass
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The view coming down the back side of Gates Pass was wonderful
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Chapter D riders checking in and pulling card number 2 at checkpoint #1. Chapter K's Frank & Shirley Beavan were managing this checkpoint
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Another beautiful view from out on the route
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Not many plants in the Sonoran Desert are a beautiful as a Palo Verde in full bloom. The contrasting greens and yellows are amazing
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Dennis and Beth Brinton out on the course
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Having fon on the curvey McCain Loop road
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Sandy Barger tries to better her hand at the darts skill game - or maybe she is trying to get her husband Dale as he walks past - Chapter K's Barry Covard (background) was mannig the darts skill game
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Some of the early finishers kicking back relaxing and chatting on the patio
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Elizabeth doing the MC duties as prizes were being handed out
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Some of the participants checking the door prize winners board to see if they won anything
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The sticker says it all
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This is Ron Norris's custon black and yellow valve covers. As the picture says Nice Touch!
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Nose art on the front of Garry and Kerry Woo's wing - very cool
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A close up of the Eagle on Garry and Kerry Woo's wing. If you move side to sie the Eagle's eyes will follow you. This was painter by Sue Hopper
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More nose art - this time on the front of Dave & Dee Gormley's Wing. Again painted by Sue Hopper
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Trunk art on Dave & Dee's Wing
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Heading home and thanks for your participation
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