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SFO Vet. Parade  (November 8, 2009)  Rene, Macmac & I went to SFO to participate in the Veterans Day parade w/ the Fil-Am Riders, but not after checking out the fermented grape juice country of Napa & Sonoma Valleys, and one day of riding around isn't enough.  It was truly a honor be a part of the procession representing the Filipino fighting men of the 1st & 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments & although it was such a short visit with the Fil-Am Riders, we had a great time...play it  

PHRC's Anniversary (October 24, 2009)  "Our club is turning 10 and your invited to our annual poker run and celebration", the invite states.  "It will be a 60 mile run followed with food and drinks at the residence of Rene & Maria Ybardolaza.  Please join us in commemorating our special 10th anniversary of great friendship and brotherhood", it further states.  So, off we went since the proceeds of the poker run is donated to their favorite charity.  Registration cost $20 for a rider & $10 for a passenger with a chance to win a pot of gold of $400, PLUS... get this, all you can eat mouth-watering buffet of the finest selection of Pinoy cuisine prepared by none other than Iron Chef Maria, Rene Ybardolaza and family.  If you didn't come, you lucked out!  The party was off the hook, DUDE, it was bangin', bitchin', crackin', live, off the chain, jerkin', ESTE LUGAR ESTABA A TODA MADRE...uh...uh..,and all that!  It was a fine and festive day, all in all, about 70 bikes came to the occasion including PR USA, JDLC, San Diego Riders, and the man himself, Tito Atienza with Phil-USA.  This music video will tell the rest...play it 
Grand Canyon NP (October 9-11, 2009)  A three days adventure to the Grand Canyon hosted by PHRC, and Ooooh boy!  Did we have a blast.  They brought Karaoke equipments, a Honda generator for power, and I kid you not, the ladies can sing.  Next morning, we soaked in the breathtaking views of Grand Canyon, then to Sedona, AZ for some stunning array of red rock formations, and overnight stay in Cottonwood, AZ.  Thank you so much for your hospitality, the great food,  accomodations, and for taking me.  You spoil me rotten...play it 
Street Vibrations (September 25-27, 2009)  Rene and I (Sonny) set off on a three days ride to participate in the "Street Vibrations" festivities in Reno, NV.  We headed north like a bat out of hell on I-5, SR 99, and SR 41 to a viewpoint overlooking El Capitan and the valley of Yosemite NP.  After soaking up the spectacular sceneries and several Kodak moments, off we went trekking up SR 120 (Tioga Pass) revealing yet, more breathtaking sceneries of meadows dotted with alpine trees, lakes, and huge boulders of granite rocks that had been polished by a glacier long ago.  We camped at Topaz Lake with a million dollar lake view.  On Saturday, we met up with PHRC for a ride to Virginia City and around Lake Tahoe, literally, before heading back to Reno, and left for Auburn around 10 pm.  On Sunday, we travelled homebound on SR 49 passing by the mother lodes.  I'm so enchanted by its beauty and winding roads that I can hardly wait to go back.  play it  
Mammoth Lakes Run (September 19, 2009)  We visited the enchanting Devil's Postpile NM.  Wine and dine at a fine restaurant in Mammoth, known as the culinary capital of the Sierra, Mono Lake for a birds eye view of the Tufa, and to a gold mining ghost town of Bodie...play #1 & play #2    
Change Has Come...At Last  (August 15-16, 2009)  Alex invited us to Kings Canyon for an overnight camping.  "I'm hosting a Pinoy biker gathering," he said in his email.   I will setup a Pinoy dinner, BBQ, cold drinks plus breakfast. Just come with your motorcycle, tent and/or sleeping bag.   I was originally planning this as a tribute to Clinton with the Bmw Airheads but decided on a Pinoy event instead...play it  
Another Sunday  (August 9, 2009)  Carlo of PHRC invited us for lunch at his house and we're surprised to see Chris, Abet, and others there...play it   
On Any Sunday (August 2, 2009)  Rene invited us for lunch at his house in Rancho Conejo Estates in the City of Newbury Park and took the long route there..play it   
Independence Day Run  (July 5, 2009)  An email sent by Ed Perez expressing his condolences led to a ride with Juan Dela Cruiser of West Covina, Pinoy Harley, and the Road Pirates...play it