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07-30-07, 10:30am--200 lb Deer misses first biker by inches...
...You might not believe this, could hardly believe my own eyes.
This was a freakin' BIG deer. Buffalo Chip press-pass armbands in hand, we were returning to the Motel 8. Bear in mind, we're talking inside Sturgis city limits, the 45 mph zone, less than 100 yards up the hill, close to side by side homes. As a former hunter, I'm always looking for critters to dart across the road in front of the bike, but this was totally unexpected. In less time than it takes to draw a deep breath, the deer dove over the guard rails about 20 feet in front of us, continuing to bound across 34's center yellow stripe toward a line of bewildered bikers headed up the hill. The lead dude was sight-seeing, and totally unaware of the deer until it was slap onto his bike. If he'd been doing 45 instead of 40, we'd have been on the cell phoning for an ambulance. Nobody was injured, but the deer cleared his front tire by only a few inches. Everybody in his line saw the critter but him. His lady was freaked. Bikers behind him were freaked, and HE was freaked, as his lady screamed, and his wandering gaze returned to the road, just in time to see a big old deer belly in front of his handlebars. I will give you ten to one odds that this man is still busy trying to clean up his jeans & bvd's! We don't want to play "mom", but please, please be careful of these situations, yes, even inside city limits. They don't call it the wild wild west for no reason...
Bikers are beginning to pour into Sturgis. Last year, we arrived three days later than this year, so there aren't quite as many bikers as we saw on the first day, but, again, we're early. About half the total vendor tents are up, and bikes are outnumbering cars. The obligitory four way stop signs are up, but the speed limit up to Bear Butte, and 34 between the Buffalo Chip and town is still 65. Really weird being able to do three times the limit, but that'll most likely change before Wednesday.
Dale Jr, and Velvet Revolver? Buffalo Chip. Details at BuffaloChip.com -- Of course, ABM will be there to check it out. Do you think Dale will sing? Maybe he's a NASCAR rapper! Deadwood Update: Hotels in town we surveyed were asking $150+ a night because of their "Days of '76" promotion, but on Sunday, traffic was light, & at one joint we visited, every single money table was empty, and the dealers looked a little worried. ABM thinks they might consider moving this one away from the Sturgis rally date. The "Prime Rib Buffet" sucked. Army chow is a hell of a lot more tasty. So much MSG, I won't have to be embalmed when it's time to go. The good news is, after today, ABM will be out of this motel room, and on the campground, and the kid will be doing his own cooking. Check back in for the menu!
...You might not believe this, could hardly believe my own eyes.
This was a freakin' BIG deer. Buffalo Chip press-pass armbands in hand, we were returning to the Motel 8. Bear in mind, we're talking inside Sturgis city limits, the 45 mph zone, less than 100 yards up the hill, close to side by side homes. As a former hunter, I'm always looking for critters to dart across the road in front of the bike, but this was totally unexpected. In less time than it takes to draw a deep breath, the deer dove over the guard rails about 20 feet in front of us, continuing to bound across 34's center yellow stripe toward a line of bewildered bikers headed up the hill. The lead dude was sight-seeing, and totally unaware of the deer until it was slap onto his bike. If he'd been doing 45 instead of 40, we'd have been on the cell phoning for an ambulance. Nobody was injured, but the deer cleared his front tire by only a few inches. Everybody in his line saw the critter but him. His lady was freaked. Bikers behind him were freaked, and HE was freaked, as his lady screamed, and his wandering gaze returned to the road, just in time to see a big old deer belly in front of his handlebars. I will give you ten to one odds that this man is still busy trying to clean up his jeans & bvd's! We don't want to play "mom", but please, please be careful of these situations, yes, even inside city limits. They don't call it the wild wild west for no reason...
Bikers are beginning to pour into Sturgis. Last year, we arrived three days later than this year, so there aren't quite as many bikers as we saw on the first day, but, again, we're early. About half the total vendor tents are up, and bikes are outnumbering cars. The obligitory four way stop signs are up, but the speed limit up to Bear Butte, and 34 between the Buffalo Chip and town is still 65. Really weird being able to do three times the limit, but that'll most likely change before Wednesday.
Dale Jr, and Velvet Revolver? Buffalo Chip. Details at BuffaloChip.com -- Of course, ABM will be there to check it out. Do you think Dale will sing? Maybe he's a NASCAR rapper! Deadwood Update: Hotels in town we surveyed were asking $150+ a night because of their "Days of '76" promotion, but on Sunday, traffic was light, & at one joint we visited, every single money table was empty, and the dealers looked a little worried. ABM thinks they might consider moving this one away from the Sturgis rally date. The "Prime Rib Buffet" sucked. Army chow is a hell of a lot more tasty. So much MSG, I won't have to be embalmed when it's time to go. The good news is, after today, ABM will be out of this motel room, and on the campground, and the kid will be doing his own cooking. Check back in for the menu!
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