BMW Night

Earlier in the year, I saw a posting a weekly meet-up for BMW owners. Every Monday night, the motorcyclists drive out to a different hot dog place. Tonight, it was Fratellos in Volo.

The meeting is open to everyone. Matt and I went to the one in Libertyville earlier this year. For the most part, it is all men with the average age of 50. There were maybe two other guys close to my age.

I learned some history night tonight. Before the Sunday morning meet ups at Full Moon restaurant in Lake Bluff, the bikers would meet at the Highland House on 41 on the border of Highland Park. I recall those mornings as I use to work at Highland Park Hospital. What I did not know was that the BMW club started the tradition which goes back to the 1950's. For some reason, that just amazed me.

I also met another gentleman. Of course I can't recall his name but I see him a lot at Full Moon. He usually has a camera in his hand. We got to talking and he gave him his web site address. He has something in the neighborhood of over 7000 images. He has other pictures besides motorcycles but the main focus is his love for bikes. Here is the link.....

All in all, not a bad night. About a dozen people showed up. I came home watching a lightning storm off in the distance. It was a good night.

Here are a few other pics ...