Sunday, November 30, 2008

2008 Toys Run

Thursday through Sunday the 2008 Toys Run was held in San Carlos and Guaymas. This annual event brings a variety of motorcycles and motorcycle riders to our area. The bikers come to town representing different bike clubs while working together to provide Christmas gifts for some of the less fortunate children in our area.

But the bikers also have their fun with live music, a parade through nearby Empalme, a parade through Guaymas, a bikini contest, a wet t-shirt contest, table dance night and of course, the requisite Motorcycles Washing (it seems that washing all vehicles is a sort of pastime in Mexico.)

Today was the parade to Guaymas and the delivering of the toys to the children on the malecon. Being former Harley Davidson owners we had to go! We hooked up with teacher Richard from Scotland and enjoyed the festivities. Here’s Richard with Mike.
There weren’t as many Harleys as we had expected, but there were lots of cool bikes.
Notice the guy doing the wheely?
This is John from Alaska. That box on the back of his bike holds his doggie who rides with him.
I think this is the President of Guaymas – the guy shaking hands.
These are police acrobats…although I don’t know when they have time to practice while patrolling Guaymas.
And yes, the Segway is alive and well in Guaymas!
Mike had a good day…even with Rice Rockets in the background…

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

i love parades-wish i could be there especially with all the upcoming festivities. we had a gorgeous day, so unlike for this time of year as you know. instead of going to the movies as i had planned, i went hiking alone and didn't get eaten by a bear ;-)

i forgot to mention in my e-mail that i think it's great that you are now writing your lesson plans during the week so you can enjoy the weekends.

have a great week!

teresa

Nancy said...

Sounds like fun, maybe you guys should come for a visit during Moto Week. You'll see plenty of Harleys then.

I love the acrobatic cops!

Beth said...

Looks like a great time! Especially for bike enthusiasts like yourselves. By the way, I love the new picture!

1st Mate said...

Great pix, Cynthia! Did it make you guys miss your Harley?

John from Alaska has his boat here, by the way, and regularly plays harmonica at the Captain's Club for Kak, our local diva.

Anonymous said...

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