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| Tri-State Jamboree Newspaper Cover Photo |
March 8 – 11, 2017 marked the second time we participated in
the Tri-State ATV Jamboree. This time,
our familiar experience was punctuated by a few key differences. True, we were returning to our old stomping
grounds, but we were wiser.
First, we were no longer rookies –both to the Jamboree in
particular and to ATV riding in general.
We knew where to go and what to expect at the Jamboree, and were even
able to give advice to this year’s first timers. But we had also logged a lot more hours
riding – a critical factor in Jamboree riding as even the easiest rides carry
an expectation of ability to ride what’s in front of you and keep up with who’s
in front of you.
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| Old machine - check out the rope stirrups |
Second, we had a much better machine. Our new Polaris 570 Touring Model is a
legitimate two-up, as opposed to our under-powered Yamaha of last year with the
“Queen’s Chair” and the makeshift stirrups.
I never dared drive the Yamaha with Paul riding behind, where I’ve
driven the Polaris with Paul riding many times now – even on this Jamboree.
It was really great seeing some of the friends we’d met last
year. “Cousin” Carol Richardson was
back, along with her little dog Tinkerbell.
She introduced us to “Cousin” Etta, who drove her own quad and had a
helmet with her name on it. “When I call
it, it will come,” she quipped. Our
friends Peg and Jerry from Riley, Idaho were back, as well as Arvin and Lorelei
from Minnesota.
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| Cousin Etta |
One of my photos (above) was featured on the cover of the 2017
Jamboree newspaper, winning me a free registration and instant credibility in
the new circle of Jamboree participants.
Of course, with this newfound credibility likely comes the expectation
of future participation. No
worries. When we get our second home in
Hurricane we expect to be active members of the Tri-State ATV club. Who knows?
I might even get to guide a ride someday!
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