The Great American Motorcycle Show at the Trade Center in Norcross is an annual event. Each year the chapter attends the event. This show is a lot different than the IMS Show. IMS is all about new bikes and what's available on the market. GAMS is a "buy it here" show with everything from new bikes to used bikes to leathers, to boots, to jewelry to insurance. If it pertains to a bike, there is probably a vendor selling it.

We met for breakfast at Southern Skillet. This has been our tradition for the last three years. A few riders actually showed up on their bikes. The majority of us opted for the four wheeled vehicles. Having had some sort of cold since Christmas, I didn't want to risk the return of the crud. The real riding season is just around the corner and we want to be healthy and ready to ride.

After breakfast we headed on over to the show. It was pretty much the same as it has been for the last several years. There were plenty of vendors. We systematically explored the rows checking out the things that were of interest. The boys checked out the bike stuff and the girls seemed to migrate to the jewelry and clothing. Turnout seemed good as the floor was pretty crowed with people checking it out. The weather outside was sunny and in the sixties with a pretty good breeze. I think that helped the attendance a lot.

I don't think anyone spent much money. We picked up a lot of brochures and flyers and looked at a lot of stuff, but in the end went home empty handed.

It was a good show and helped get the riding juices flowing after what seems like an eternity without a good ride. Everyone is pretty much itching to hit the road and ride.

The next event is a riding event (and eating event). The ride from the dealer in Roswell to Gumbeaux's in Douglasville is always a good one. Its not to long, but long enough to be a real ride. Usually the weather co-operates and makes for a nice day. We will hope that this year is no different. Hope to see you then.

Attending:

Doug & Teresa Turco
Gary & Maria Kohl
Preston & Stephanie Howard
Mitch Argo
Bill Sanders
Rick Curtis