Okay, here come a bunch of pics
A BIG thanks to Robert and Carla for hosting a gathering in their own honor!
I figure that is fitting because it so perfectly epitomizes the attitude that made Lonestar such a great dealership, the heart of a servant. Just as folks felt welcome at the dealership, everyone was made to feel welcome at their home. I am just glad I was able to get out of work long enough to make it over from Huntsville. I had a great time, enjoyed visiting with so many folks, and ate WAY too much food...
I just couldn't help it... and those ribs...
I am NOT even going to attempt telling you all the names of the folks in the pics. We all know I am name recall impaired. So, if you see yourself and want people to know who you are, just quote the post and edit out everything but your pic and tell us who you are, or who someone else is. Easy peasy
We arrived a little after 4:00pm and a good crowd was already gathering
Andrew's really nicely setup cooking trailer
I think this is Phil's trailer
The serving area
Ghostrider1964 on far right, host of the Roll The Bones rallies (Happy Birthday Dody!)
Don't know who it belongs to, but it sure is nice
Debbie and Caroline setting up camp
Richard, Ed and Linda(? - Richard's wife)
Robert and Carla's dog - he got a LOT of attention
Scott prepping the serving area. These guys really have it down to an art.
RickM's Tenere
The couple on the left just completed about 6 months of traveling around South America, Central America and the U.S., on 125's and 200s!! They leave for Australia (home) next week. Then it is Robert, Brad and Thomas
SodaPop's little princess
Compliments of Caroline
BUSTED!! Carla claims she was helping with the deserts...
A better shot of the couple from Australia - Kath and Rob. Enjoyed visiting with them.
The only Harley I saw at the gathering... getting worked on... hehe... I believe that is Carla's son, Chris (?) Adding some new farkles to the bike.
Scott and Gina
Almost time to eat...
Robert and...?
SodaPop's wife and daughter
Gina and Debbie
Debbie, Gina, and Scott the photo bomber
RickM patiently waiting to eat
Almost there...
Linda and Richard
Dave and Jeff (Thanks to Jeff for reminding me
)
Phil slicing the first brisket...
Are we ready yet...?
Mounds of pulled pork! Andrew, Scott and Phil doing their thing!
Juicy!
Jeff and Lynne (4jranch & LynneST)
Brad... not talking if you can believe it
Ed and Mark
Andrew carving up the chickens
Never actually met these folks and got names
Dessert!
Carla's chocolate dipped peanut butter balls
Homemade chocolate chip cookies
Phil's pit
And it's time to EAT!!
Pulled pork, sausages, chicken, brisket, and ribs later for those that hung around!
Beans courtesy of Rusty and Veronica
Carla and Robert
Thanks for all the folks that worked HARD to put this together. Events like this, that bring so many folks together from so many different walks of life, are the heart of why I started TWT all those years ago. Lonestar worked much the same way and with the same goal. It was more than just selling bikes, parts, and service. It was about building relationships and community. It was about a place where people felt welcomed. In age where so much emphasis is placed on bottom lines, performance targets, efficiency, etc,... it is nice to find a refreshing oasis and it is a sad thing when we lose one.
Thanks to all the folks that made Lonestar a great dealership