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Musings
of a Senior Scribe
An
Old Dog and An Old Leather
Jacket
By Mona Lease
Hi,
all!! Didja ever have one of
those days when everything just "fell into place?" Sat. 9/15 saw me
dealing with my 6 year old Lab. In, out, up, down, and all around.
Sigh, yip,
arf, and sad, googly eyes. I'm not much better.
I
bought a Harley leather jacket a
long time ago. I had thoughts of "breaking it in" with a first time
wearing on a Harley - say maybe Signature Series. That didn't happen
either.
Then
I remembered the Burn Dog
Poker Run at Tailgater's. CLICK!! I grabbed the jacket (replete with
silver
Harley emblem studs), my purse & the dog, and we were on our
way. I giggled
all the way. Get it? Burn Dog Run - My Dog? I got to Tailgater's in
time to see
them send out the first 25 bikes. I had prior engagements so I flashed
the
peace sign and left.
All
went well and I arrived back at
Tailgater's in time to identify Eric Hanes, grab a chair and settle in
for the
Burnoff Contest. Thanks to the guy with the Rainbow Hang Glider. He
hovered
over the burnouts a short time. It looked good; white smoke wafting
upward
illuminated by the street and security lights to a rainbow softly
glowing with
it's own light.
The
Burn Dog started with a Run for
the family of Louis Wimbley, Jr. He was killed in a cycle accident.
Word
reached the Wimbley's that
Eric Hanes had a need. His daughter Haylee has an inoperable tumor
behind her
eye. This causes the eye to protrude from it's original position. She
receives
radiation treatments in Cincinnati. She is enrolled in our Greenville
City
School system - 8th grade, I believe. She put in an appearance and
judged the
Bike Contest - appearance, etc. Sorry I missed you, Haylee!
I
understand that Tailgater's
wanted to do their part and had J.P. Cornett "set up shop" at the
Run. He is from Camden - Eaton, Ohio area. He has done custom
pin-striping and
spray-painting for the last 12 years. I watched him do the last half of
a
woman's cream-colored Harley. I spoke with his parents; they hail from
Texas.
J.P. is open to all ideas. You can reach him at 513-432-2590.
The
finish to the evening was a
band called Grove Hill. It did not register in my mind until Jonah came
up to
me. Of course he looked familiar but, I could not recall a name. I
stayed for
the first set. They are a very good band - old music, jokes, and good
interaction with the crowd. I had only heard them practice from a
girlfriend's
house.
From
Haylee and her parents, Eric
& Ronda - "We are so blessed to live in Darke Co. The response
to our
need has been incredible. Thank you all so much very much."
From
Darke Co. - "You are most
welcome. We are glad to be able to help you."
From
those that pray -
"Travelling mercies to you. May the vehicle respond well and every trip
find you so much closer to the healing."
From
those that wish you well -
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the sun shine warmly on your
face
and the wind always be at your back.
The
run was a huge success. In last
week's column I asked - "What could we do if we put our hearts and
minds
together?" This 5th Annual Burn Dog Poker Run was my answer.
That
night, as I laid tucked under
my "blankie", sifting through all I had witnessed, my last thought
before sleep was - "It is good and proper for us to lay aside our
differences, creeds, & religions, and come together in unity to
help
someone in need.
Remember
the kiddies and our
service people. Be safe and healthy. Remember the furry and feathered
ones out
there.
Ever
Toodles!! MONA
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