A couple of years ago, when we decided to change the name of our monthly ride to a Fun Run, we had no idea of how appropriate that name would be for this past weekend’s events at Casa De Fruta. The “Casa” is located about 10 miles from Hollister on Hwy 152. Compared to Bakersfield, the climate is very mild. In fact, Saturday night proved to be quite chilly during our movie night.
HOG had about 42 members show up for this out of town event. We had about 9 recreational vehicles, 2 brave “tenters” and the rest were in the hotel. The Saturday ride to Monterey left with 27 bikes for a ride to the coast for lunch.
Some of our group went to Cannery Row and others went to Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf for lunch and shopping. I heard later that several members rode “home” via Hwy 152 over Hecker Pass and the road was described as “perfect for motorcycles.”
If I just wrote that we “had fun,” it would be an extreme understatement. We literally “laughed until we hurt” and enjoyed each other’s company over the two days we were there. One HOG member said she got the chance to visit with members she really didn’t know and now considers within her circle of friends.
To really get a feel for the event, you’ll need to talk to one of the members who braved the reported impending weather and made the trip. We had no rain at all during the run but some did hit some rain when they left Bakersfield.
The Potluck on Saturday night was just like any other HOG eating event with way too much food. The movie, “The Bucket List” was great and the projection system worked well once Ralph Sanchez and Bob Trammel got me out of the way!!!
The overall consensus is we’ll be doing this again next year. Casa De Fruta was very good to HOG and blocked off some grassy campsites so we would have plenty of room for our group. Our tent campers were right across the street from the recreational vehicle with the exception of Chuck Alberti who parked on the lawn near the tents. The rest rooms were well kept with large showers and plenty of hot water. (The Onsum’s were disappointed because they were separate facilities and not as much fun as “unisex” bathrooms…you’ll have to ask them about that!!!)
This “Fun Run” proved to be a great event. Look for another “Casa Run” next year so make plans for the first weekend in June of 2010 as we’re looking at going again. You’ll hear about this run for a long time to come.
RIDE SAFE…
DAVE FISHER
DIRECTOR