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The Moto Guzzi rally in Fossil, OR

The Oregon Moto Guzzi Owners Club hosts a rally every September. This year for the first time it was held at Bear Hollow Campground, which is about 10 miles south of Fossil, OR. Great site. Pretty. Big covered pavillion to park bikes out of the rain. It hadn't rained in eastern OR for a few months. Well, it sure rained the day after I got there. It rained hard all day and during the night. No riding that day, which I actually appreciated. I rendezvous'd with my friend John who had trailered his V7 to the rally. After breakfast and chatting with people on that rainy day, we drove into Fossil in his van. Played pool and had beers while watching Bob Ross on their TV. I'd never actually watched Bob Ross before. Wow! That guy can bring a canvas to life in no time at all.

Big thanks to Frank for organizing this, and everyone that worked the kitchen. Great food! For those who attended the rally who read this, please forgive me if I forget your names. I'll remember them after a few more rallys.

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Dogs and Guzzi owners staying out of the rain.

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Vicki, Mary and Laura in the kitchen area. Water kept accumulating in the rain cover and had to be pushed up and out, making cascades of water.

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Steven (wearing red) explaining how his v85 is superior to other bikes.

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I've never met a dog that wanted fetch a stick as badly as this one. I was warned not to throw a stick for him, or he'd never leave me alone. I couldn't resist though.

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Bikes in the pavillion.

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Pork tenderloins on the grill, cooked perfectly.

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Ambrosia variety of corn here.

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Frank on the left. My friend John next to him turning the ham on the grill.

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John and I did a longer loop the next day than most people wanted to (250 miles), so it was just he and I together that day. He was leaving the next morning, so I planned a loop that would include lots of fun roads and interesting scenery. Here's John with his V7 Racer. People are drawn to that chrome gas tank.

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Me with my Norge. Took the side bags off for the day ride.

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John on Rte. 395 in the Ukiah-Dale corridor.

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Someone's very large Pug came up to me when I was sitting in a chair, got up on his back feet and made motions to get up in my lap. I helped him up and he fell asleep. Pugs snore as best I can tell.

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Drinks around the propane fire pit.

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