Our toy run today; Nov 30

rflnomad · 11-30-2008, 04:48 PM

Hello all. Well, as the title says, we did our toy run today. Not as many bikes as last year but a decent showing anyway. About 1200 bikes total this year and 2000 last year.
Last 3 days, the weather was PERFECT. Today, rain! But we went on to assist those in need.
We left with the first 25% of the riders. After about 5 miles, it started raining. I was shocked as to how many people turned around and hightailed it back the other way! It is FLORIDA and it always rains!!!!
The wife & I rode slow and at a stoplight we noticed a BIG group behind me. I spoke to two Harley Electra Glide riders and said "we are not stopping. " They agreed and waved all the others that we were on our way.
So, for about the next 10 miles, We led a group of about 250 - 300 bikes to the toy run meeting place. Donna and I were laughing that the Nomad was the leader of the pack!! " Look at the 'Glides and 'Wings following the Nomad!"
Within 2 miles of the meeting place we caught the VIP riders and pulled in and started to dry off.
We did our part as riders, KawaNow members and as helping others. Spoke to two other Nomad riders and told them about the site too.
Be careful out there.

Yellow Jacket · 12-02-2008, 11:03 PM

Good on you!

traveler · 12-05-2008, 08:54 PM

A+ +1

gopjohnny · 12-07-2008, 08:53 AM

Toy Runs are something I just love to participate in

You did Good

bigdave · 12-07-2008, 07:17 PM

i agree toy runs are fun i did the smokey mnt toy run in asheville 12-6-08 and had a great time. according to the news there were over 3000 bikes in this years run

towering · 12-08-2008, 12:50 AM

We Had our toys for tots run today here in columbia s.c and had 2200 bikes.

rflnomad · 12-08-2008, 08:44 PM

2200? Wow, that is a big ride!
We may have had 1000 or so. last year was bigger ( about 1500) but attendance was down this year.
Glad you went; the needs of many are not being met. We are helping the local food bank about double from last year.
It's tough to do, but when you have been on the other side of the fence, you understand it better.

11-30-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	Our toy run today; Nov 30 Hello all. Well, as the title says, we did our toy run today. Not as many bikes as last year but a decent showing anyway. About 1200 bikes total this year and 2000 last year. Last 3 days, the weather was PERFECT. Today, rain! But we went on to assist those in need. We left with the first 25% of the riders. After about 5 miles, it started raining. I was shocked as to how many people turned around and hightailed it back the other way! It is FLORIDA and it always rains!!!! The wife & I rode slow and at a stoplight we noticed a BIG group behind me. I spoke to two Harley Electra Glide riders and said "we are not stopping. " They agreed and waved all the others that we were on our way. So, for about the next 10 miles, We led a group of about 250 - 300 bikes to the toy run meeting place. Donna and I were laughing that the Nomad was the leader of the pack!! " Look at the 'Glides and 'Wings following the Nomad!" Within 2 miles of the meeting place we caught the VIP riders and pulled in and started to dry off. We did our part as riders, KawaNow members and as helping others. Spoke to two other Nomad riders and told them about the site too. Be careful out there. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-02-2008, 11:03 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Our toy run today; Nov 30 Good on you! __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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12-05-2008, 08:54 PM	#3
traveler Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sand Mt. Alabama Posts: 187	Our toy run today; Nov 30 A+ +1 __________________ Cherish each day that our God has made. Our freedoms are not free! I give thanks to those that pay it for me ! 2002 1500 biege/biege ( Darksider) phattII risers / HD ultra trunk Member #0855
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12-07-2008, 08:53 AM	#4
gopjohnny Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moulton Alabama Posts: 304	Our toy run today; Nov 30 Toy Runs are something I just love to participate in You did Good
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12-07-2008, 07:17 PM	#5
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Our toy run today; Nov 30 i agree toy runs are fun i did the smokey mnt toy run in asheville 12-6-08 and had a great time. according to the news there were over 3000 bikes in this years run __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-08-2008, 12:50 AM	#6
towering Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington S.C Posts: 366	Our toy run today; Nov 30 We Had our toys for tots run today here in columbia s.c and had 2200 bikes.
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12-08-2008, 08:44 PM	#7
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	Our toy run today; Nov 30 2200? Wow, that is a big ride! We may have had 1000 or so. last year was bigger ( about 1500) but attendance was down this year. Glad you went; the needs of many are not being met. We are helping the local food bank about double from last year. It's tough to do, but when you have been on the other side of the fence, you understand it better. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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