| The Loomis Grange Hall was built back in the WWII days by area farmers and served as a focal gathering place for the small farming community. This is where After Hours Choppers GABE and his Family put on one of the very best gatherings I have ever attended. The party was a step back in time to a day when life was simple and free. People rode in on their garage built motorcycles from Nevada, Southern California, Bay Area, and Northern California for this social event and camp out! Panheads, Knuckleheads, Evo's, Trumpets, Ironheads, Honda's, Yamahas, and of course, Travis on his 1917 Harley! All who attended were provided with excellent meals throughout each day, full access non stop free flowing booze, and raffle prizes,! The menu of home cooked and BBQ Smoke was outstanding. Applewood smoked Tri-Tips, Sausage, Biscuts, Beans, Veggies, Sourdough, Scrambled Eggs, sauted/grilled onions and jalepenos, tortillas, coffee, juice, and much more! We had four kegs of brew, an open liquor bar with some fine Takillyah's, a great selection of background vintage country and blues music, perfect weather, a great Gold Country motorcycle ride, and an opportunity to make new friends and have some great laughs. This was not a commercial event and there was no vendors or shit for sale, other than the Philo t-shirts. Forget all the commercialized BS that would cheapen the gathering . This party was all about the people and the common bond we all share. How perfect!! A party with a few dozen people who ALL ate and drank together and had a merry time. For those who missed this gathering, I must say, that was your error! But there is always next year. Hopefully THE PHILO turns into an Annual! Gabe throws one Hell of a down home Family reunion. No bullshit! I want to thank everyone who attended and the sponsors for making this such a super weekend. And of course, Gabe and Lois and Clan for all the hard work to bring us this event. Well, I always feel down when these party's end and people ride away! So Happy Trails until we meet again! |
| The Bitch fight was a crack up! Who would have thought anyone could get knocked out with Bozo the Clown squeeky inflatable gloves?? Lois straight got her ass kicked by Jen!! |
| My pals Murray and Phil. I only get to visit with Murray and Kellie once a year and we always have such a great time. The finest folks! |
| Foresthill Bridge meet spot |