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It is another day in motorcycle paradise.  Tuesday started out with a tour of the Harley Davidson display at the Civic Center complex.  They had all models of their motorcycles available for test rides.  Sonny and I sat around while Marv and Brad took a couple of bikes for a demo ride.  Brad opted for a Street Glide and Marv took out a Dyna.  Brad came back with a grin from ear to ear.  We thought the first stop after we left would be a dealer so he could buy a new one.   Marv came back grumbling about how much he hated the Dyna.  He realized after a block that there was no windshield on it. 

We were then off to Mt. Rushmore with a few thousand of our best motorcycling buddies.  As we passed through the town of Keystone bikes were lined up along the entire length of the main street.  People were up on the balconies of the old buildings and everyone seemed to be having a grand time.  When we arrived at Rushmore the staff had separate motorcycle lines to get into the parking structure.  I have to say the folks who run the various venues around here know how to handle crowds, they do as well as could possibly be expected.  It wasn't long before Brad wanted to get going so he could try to win enough money to buy the new Street Glide.  So off to Deadwood we went.  It was about 40 miles away down a scenic highway.  The traffic in the opposite direction was a constant flow of bikes.  I would say we never went more than 30 seconds without seeing dozens of motorcycles heading to Mt. Rushmore. 

When you thought there couldn't be anymore bikes we arrived in Deadwood and couldn't find a spot larger than a toothpick in which to park.  I guess most of the bikers were cheap because we found a parking garage for $5.00 and we were in like Flint.   Deadwood is an old mining town lined with hotel casinos and various places you can unload some  or all of your money.  Speaking of money, I got a call from Nancy telling me to call Visa fraud because there was some suspect activity on my card.  I called and found out there were purchases that morning in Australia, Connecticut and somewhere in the Midwest.  So that account was closed.  Fortunately i carry more than one card.  Good lesson for those who travel to carry more than one card.  Anyway Brad ended up breaking even and we were on our way back to our home base for the evening.  It wasn't but an hour or two before we got a weather alert on the tv that severe weather was coming in.  Before long thunder and lightening started and the heavy rain began.  I am not looking forward to seeing the news  to see what happened to all those who were tenting in and around Sturgis.   Well that is all for now we will be leaving soon for Wall drug and the Badlands.  Stay tuned.  Click play slideshow

Mike