The Tribe MC of Seattle

Bruce and Richard really led the way at the carnival, staffing the booth, taking pictures, and in general, giving everyone a great time.  Bruce sent these comments about the Purim Carnival … I thought I’d share them with everyone:

It was definitely fun. You guys should go out and check out the photos I got a couple of families on the bike, the record I think was 4 at the same time.

 Best 10:

1. Best husband comment, “So,” looking at his wife, the answer was obvious and we all know what the question was.
2. Best kid comment, “What do you do with these?”; Ok, sorry, guys, but the first thing that came to mind was, “Ride it.”  Doh…
3. My favorite mom comment to kid, “No way your climbing on that until I clean you up.” At which point she pulls out a box of wipes and cleans the kid head to toe. Thanks mom, that lolly pop would really had made a mess of things.
4. Best club comment,”Bruce take off the chaps, they’re not here to see you.” Ok, Ok, I get it, it really is all about the bikes.
5. Proof Harleys are better. The kids wanted to sit on Richards bike, but mom told them to climb on mine for the photo.
6. Most embarrassing, couple standing together, “Want your picture with him?” response from her, “No, I would rather have it with a biker.” Hey, don’t believe me, the evidence is on the site….
7. Lesson learned, check your controls BEFORE you start the bike after something like that. Kids out of control will reset the controls on your bike faster then white on rice. Poor thing would not start when I first got on, and I think I may have blinded the poor person walking towards me…
8. No matter how hard you try, some kids don’t smile, but the parents (especially the moms) always do when sitting on a motorcycle.
9. No Richard you can not sell them their stuff back for a ticket and Ned thanks for the sales (big pimp’n).

   And Last …

10. Best comment of the day, “You better enjoy that, because that is as close as your ever getting to one ot those!” can you hear the ego deflating….

By the way, does anyone know how to remove cotten candy after it has been melted on? Did not see a chunk on the cylinder head….

Thanks to all of the members of The Tribe that made our booth at the SJCC Purim Carnival a huge success.  Bruce and Richard selflessly rolled in their motorcycles and made lots of kids (and some adults!) very happy with the opportunity to sit on a real motorcycle.  Thanks also goes to Ned for decorating our booth.  And of course thanks to everyone else who was there to help out — Clive, Lenny, Steve, Neil, Craig, and Doug.  All in all, a very successful day — we definitely showed our colors to the community and they were really glad we were there!

And welcome to Craig and Denise — our newest members of The Tribe MC!

It’s time for the monthly ride, but this time with a little community outreach.  The Tribe MC will meet at 9 AM at the Factoria Starbucks as usual, for a bit of coffee and a short ride.  From there, we will head over to the SJCC on Mercer Island where we will be running a booth at the Purim Carnival!  The Tribe MC will have a couple of bikes at the carnival for the kids to sit on and get their picture taken.  This is a great opportunity to be out in the community and let them know all about us!  Please be there!

No desitination determined yet, but The Tribe MC of Seattle meets rain or shine on Sunday, 31 January at 9:00 AM at the Factoria Starbucks.  If you haven’t paid your 2010 dues, bring $18 with you!  Among other things, we’ll talk a little about the upcoming Ride 2 Remember in Skokie and our Purim booth at the SJCC.

Thanks again to Ned for hosting this year’s Seattle Tribe Latkes and Beer Party — we had a great turnout and a great time!  Below are a few photos from the event … and remember that our next ride is scheduled for 31 January 10 – we meet at 9 AM at our usual location – the Factoria Starbucks.  See you there!

The whole gang

Lighting the leftover Chanukah candles

Neil chatting up the ladies

Bill, Phyllis and Ned hard a work making latkes

S e a t t l e T r i b e L a t k e s a n d B e e r

An Annual Event to be Remembered
Sun., January 3, 2010
4 PM

Place it on your calendar. It’s a welcome to the new year, a last opportunity to have some more latkes, and an excuse to use those left over chanukah candles. Our last holiday party was in the dark…electrical outages all over Puget Sound. Nevertheless, we had great fun. Candle lighting, making latkes on a gas stove, drinking wine and warm conviviality. An event to remember. Let’s do it again. Your hosts invite you to bring a menorah, left over candles, a side dish, entree or beverage to share. We’ll have the potatoes, onions, oil, skillets, et al ready to go.

Location information has been posted on our mailing list (seattletribe@yahoogroups.com).  If you are not a member, send e-mail to info@seattletribe.com and we’ll get you the details so you can join us.  Thanks to Ned for hosting this event!  Be sure to send a note to let him know if you are planning on attending.

Because of the number of folks out of town over the winter holidays, there will be no ride or meeting on the 29th of December.  Instead, we will have an event on the 3rd of January, an opportunity to either dry out from the New Year’s celebrations or have one last hurrah before the first work day of the new year.  Details forthcoming …

Great ride this morning — pretty chilly, but fun.  And a great breakfast as well at The Kitchen in Enumclaw, WA, where the pancakes are wagon-wheel sized (or should I say motorcycle wheel sized?).  5 bikes, 6 riders today and another half dozen at the meeting this morning at Starbucks.  Great gathering!

The regular monthly ride is this Sunday, 29 November 2009 at 9 AM at the Starbucks in Factoria.  Please bring your $18 membership dues for 2010.  No destination is currently planned, so be prepared for anything!  Or at least be prepared for breakfast, perhaps without any turkey!  As always we meet rain or shine.  See you then!

Thanks to Ned for leading The Tribe MC on a fun ride on this month.  Pictures are posted here.