This was the annual Polar Bear Grand Tour Toy Run. Toys and money were donated to the Valerie Fund. The sky was blue and the temperatures around 40-50 degrees. The main parking lot was filled when I arrived at 11:15 a.m. The overflow lot at the Cabin was also full.
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"Two apples, two bananas, and two oranges a day: They make me feel great," says Joe on his panhead. |
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The presents, they are arrivin' |
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Presents and Santa hats: They go together today. |
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There were many mascots today decorated in Christmas colors. |
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My ride today came equipped with a Santa riding pillion, also seen on several other bikes. |
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A tangle of Harleys |
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A good turnout today means lots of toys for the children. |
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They got the prime spots next to the door and the road. |
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A great day for riding and for delivering toys |
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A rolling Christmas tree |
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Back view |
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One Spyder |
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Dan and Mary (mostly Dan) are confused with two photographers at once. |
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It's a ... |
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The Music Man adjusts his speakers in the overflow parking lot. |
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Bob Hartpence, left, Polar Bear Chairman joins Dick Roberts, center, of Ramapo MC to present check to Barry Kirschner, Executive Director of the Valerie Fund. |
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The stack of presents for the children grows and grows. |
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Now here is an unusual present: 200 backpacks that will each be filled with presents. |
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The annual Christmas sleigh has arrived. |
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This year a new red nose on the front and antlers on the windshield have been added. |
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Presents from the sleigh ready to add to the pile of toys inside |
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Margaret, Hank, Bob, Lee, and Barry after the toys had been delivered. |
Videos:
Video 1: Blondie arrives
Video 2: Big group arrives
More Pictures from the 2008-2009 Season