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**drgibson** · 10-19-2007, 10:08 AM

Well it is over until March. I need to find some "Go Fast" events to shoot so I can continue to hone my skills. I’m still learning the capabilities of this new camera and I have a long way to go.

The event for Larry DeAnda went well. They raised several thousand dollars for his family. The quilt and photo were raffled off and the winner of the quilt Bill Henry (one of the racers) turned around and gave it to Patty DeAnda. We had over 50 signatures on each of the photos for both families. The BBQ fed over 300 people and the season was closed by handing out the awards and number plates.

On Sunday there was an outlaw race (unsanctioned) so some of the rules didn’t apply. In other words it gave racers an opportunity to race in different classes. This proved to have some interesting results including Cory Richards a young teen putting it to most of the pro field coming in third.
All in all it was a fun weekend.

Here are some photos from this weekend.

This is Jason Tyer #12 riding Larry DeAda's scooter in the two classes he rode in as a memorial to him. A very classy gesture.

Dick Ford #14 and the rider in my logo with his feet in the air.

Bill Synder #1 not for looks or riding skills but for promoting Bultacos

Michael Toon #22L just trying to get a better view.

Scott Beckley #10

More to follow...

**drgibson** · 10-19-2007, 10:26 AM

Wild Will Kelly $6 riding a borrowed twin and doing quite well.

Sammy Sweet #60N Riding haer trying to catch Michael Toon.

Jason Jessup #44 on a very nice Harley. Side note Jason's dad Gerald Jessup just came back from Bonniville where he rode a 1951 500cc Triumph to a top speed of 101.89 and an over all of 86.86 a record in the fuel class. I'm not sure how old Gerald is but he is older than my 76 year old dad.

Scott Scherb #78 on his new old BSA

Merle Scherb (who stole one of his dad's bike) testing out the rear shock

**drgibson** · 10-19-2007, 10:28 AM

Some action shots.

**drgibson** · 10-19-2007, 10:32 AM

And if you though that was close, check out the young Stars

Maybe a little too close?

Yup, too close.

And another "Get Off"

**drgibson** · 10-19-2007, 10:36 AM

And just a few more.

**Clint** · 10-19-2007, 10:42 AM

Great shots as usual, Don.

themeatmanlandry · 10-19-2007, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drgibson

The event for Larry DeAnda went well. They raised several thousand dollars for his family. The quilt and photo were raffled off and the winner of the quilt Bill Henry (one of the racers) turned around and gave it to Patty DeAnda.

I love things like that!!

I know I screw around a lot and I'm almost never serious, but that right there (IMHO) is what really matters . . . stuff like that. When it's all said and done and the dust settles on our lives, these are the things that people will remember fondly about us. Our money, our toys, all that crap . . . really mean nothing once we're gone, but our kind words and unselfish acts . . . that's the good stuff that lives on.

Bill Henry is the man.

[EDIT] Next time you see him, send him my salute.

jgreth · 10-19-2007, 12:05 PM

what Mark said.

Nice pics, Don!

**87gsxrnut** · 10-19-2007, 12:55 PM

You have any mnore pics?

- Nut

**drgibson** · 10-19-2007, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87gsxrnut

You have any mnore pics?

- Nut

Yep, I'll post more later.

kay · 10-19-2007, 03:41 PM

You have a long way to go with your new camera?

Great shots!!!

robertc729 · 10-19-2007, 04:47 PM

Nice pics

KD57 · 10-23-2007, 10:54 AM

Nice pics, thanks. I've owned a few of those old Bul's. That brings back memories.

**drgibson** · 10-23-2007, 01:50 PM

Here are a few more for ya nut and the rest.

**drgibson** · 10-23-2007, 01:54 PM

**drgibson** · 10-23-2007, 02:03 PM

If you want more let me know or you can go to PhotoReflect - FLAT- OUT Photographic Services

palanon · 10-23-2007, 05:59 PM

Great work, Don. I'm happy the dinner went off well too. That really was a class act.

10-19-2007, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Last Race of the Season Well it is over until March. I need to find some "Go Fast" events to shoot so I can continue to hone my skills. I’m still learning the capabilities of this new camera and I have a long way to go. The event for Larry DeAnda went well. They raised several thousand dollars for his family. The quilt and photo were raffled off and the winner of the quilt Bill Henry (one of the racers) turned around and gave it to Patty DeAnda. We had over 50 signatures on each of the photos for both families. The BBQ fed over 300 people and the season was closed by handing out the awards and number plates. On Sunday there was an outlaw race (unsanctioned) so some of the rules didn’t apply. In other words it gave racers an opportunity to race in different classes. This proved to have some interesting results including Cory Richards a young teen putting it to most of the pro field coming in third. All in all it was a fun weekend. Here are some photos from this weekend. This is Jason Tyer #12 riding Larry DeAda's scooter in the two classes he rode in as a memorial to him. A very classy gesture. Dick Ford #14 and the rider in my logo with his feet in the air. Bill Synder #1 not for looks or riding skills but for promoting Bultacos Michael Toon #22L just trying to get a better view. Scott Beckley #10 More to follow... __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

10-19-2007, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Wild Will Kelly $6 riding a borrowed twin and doing quite well. Sammy Sweet #60N Riding haer trying to catch Michael Toon. Jason Jessup #44 on a very nice Harley. Side note Jason's dad Gerald Jessup just came back from Bonniville where he rode a 1951 500cc Triumph to a top speed of 101.89 and an over all of 86.86 a record in the fuel class. I'm not sure how old Gerald is but he is older than my 76 year old dad. Scott Scherb #78 on his new old BSA Merle Scherb (who stole one of his dad's bike) testing out the rear shock __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.” Last edited by drgibson; 10-19-2007 at 11:48 AM.

10-19-2007, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Some action shots. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

10-19-2007, 10:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	And if you though that was close, check out the young Stars Maybe a little too close? Yup, too close. And another "Get Off" __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

10-19-2007, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	And just a few more. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

10-19-2007, 12:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
jgreth Mr. Threadjack Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Suzuki GS500F Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,078	what Mark said. Nice pics, Don! __________________ What the hell am I looking at? When does this happen in the movie? You're looking at now, sir. Everything that happens now is happening now. What happened to then? We passed then. When? Just now. We're at now now. Go back to then. When? Now! Now? Now! I can't. Why? We missed it. When? Just now. When will then be now? Soon.

10-19-2007, 12:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
87gsxrnut Ho Dog Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 867-5309 Location: Terror Lake Posts: 4,224	You have any mnore pics? - Nut __________________ Person or person's unknown.

10-19-2007, 03:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
kay Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Kawasaki Zephyr750RS, Suzuki GSX-R600, Ducati 999S Location: Crappy Little Island!!! Posts: 3,650	You have a long way to go with your new camera? Great shots!!! __________________ *Suzuki GSX-R600* Cherry blossom season is here! Yay!!!!

10-19-2007, 04:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
robertc729 Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 4,090	Nice pics

10-23-2007, 10:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
KD57 In The Zone Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: 2008 ZZR600 Location: Under a rock in Texas Posts: 2,581	Nice pics, thanks. I've owned a few of those old Bul's. That brings back memories.

10-23-2007, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	Here are a few more for ya nut and the rest. __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

10-23-2007, 01:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	__________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

10-23-2007, 02:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
drgibson Antebellum Mod Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 Location: Dallas, Texas Directly above the center of the earth. Posts: 10,742	If you want more let me know or you can go to PhotoReflect - FLAT- OUT Photographic Services __________________ “Please Remember to Kazoo Responsibly.”

10-23-2007, 05:59 PM	#17 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,326	Great work, Don. I'm happy the dinner went off well too. That really was a class act. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

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