The Horse SmokeOut, One Great Event!
Well, Guilty attended this years Horse SmokeOut in Salisbury and have to admit, it was sort of a bitter sweet experience. The weather was incredible, food good, great vendors, awesome bikes and friends present….however, knowing that the event wouldn’t be held next year in my home state (and not too far from my families home), was a bit of a dissapointment. Hearing the stories that are normally associated with this event (you know the type…women, booze, bikes, bike smokeouts, concerts, bull riding, water vs tshirts, butts, etc, etc) as well as experiencing them first hand, always brought a smirk to my face. So, we’ll have to see where Edge ends up next year, as rumors were abundant. We have to take our hats off to the Salisbury Police Officers, medical and support people who again, made this event one of the safest and fun events we’ll probably attend this year. One note to the City Council and Commissioners there in Salisbury, NC….don’t come crying to the guys at The Horse Magazine next year because your tax base takes a dive due to not having this event in you fair (but somewhat narrow minded) city. Shortsightedness is not an excuse for the decision to fold due to a small minority of vocal “naval-gazers” not able or willing to see that all people are equal…regardless of where and what they do, look like, ride etc. “Pride goeth before the fall” as the Good book says.
Guilty teamed up and enjoyed the event (inspite of the heat) with the guys/gals from Jailhouse Choppers and what a great group of people! And their bikes are awesome! Not only were they hospitable but just great to be around. We’ve signed Jailhouse Choppers up as a dealer for our newest Chopper Shox system and from the response from the public, we’re definitely onto something that is needed and wanted. If you get a chance, check out Jailhouse at www.jailhousechoppers.com and tell them Cj said hello!
