Well I got out of the house on time for a change! with the exception of a little road work the trip was smooth no rain just the wind in my face!   the kind of ride you enjoy to its fullest. I almost didn't want to stop but lots of friends are waiting on me!  I always enjoy the party here and have only missed two  since I started riding back in Okla. anyway I pulled in and had my tent set up at my usual spot by 6:30! 

Then it was out and about to visit with friends and take some pic! it didn't take me long to find some pretty ladies and fine tattoos to photograph along with some not so pretty brothers! this party is kind of like a family reunion sometimes you will see one for 5 or 6 years then you wont see them for a few then they will be back! along with that sometimes you will hear why they are not there and other times you won't when you don't you wonder why not and worry! there was one little girl I has not see for a couple of years that showed up and it was so good to see her I guess I have known her since she was about 8 or 9yrs old! I got a big hug from her and found out how her mom and sisters were doing too! we had some tunes by Judge Parker followed by Curtis Moore band!while I was out taking pic and the next thing I knew it was time for the stage show so I made my way downtown or to the stage area if you will!  

The stage show as usual was great to watch and Smokie marked up the girls and then they entertained us with dance! I like to get a few pic of people watching and working the show and even a show not on the stage once in a while! some times I zoom in a bit and take a unique pic like the tats.  all I have to do is look around a little! some where about 2 in the morning I ate my nightly corndog and then found my way back to camp and laid down for the night!    

Saturday morning I got up and had coffee with the folks at CMA as usual! if I get there in time they usually feed me too. after coffee I gathered up my camera and headed downtown to make sure I was there for the flag raising ceremony. this year it was done by the American Vets/MC accompanied by the Leathernecks/MC  then there were a couple of weddings before the games began!    
There were plaques and prizes for the winners of the games! and of course cash because they do "a $1 buy in" winner takes all! I got the money for the slow race! then