The first stop on the run was American Legion Post 104 in Pinellas Park. American Legion Riders Director, Big Bob McGann, was there to greet the first riders before he began his own participation in the event. Riders from many post throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough county showed up as well as many other veteran's service clubs and posts.
The weather couldn't have been better. It was cool and clear throughout the day and perfect for riding. The riders left American Legion Post 104 for their next stop in the run, American Legion Post 14 in St. Petersburg. There they were greeted by Commander Ray Maya and staff.
Our next stop was AmVets Post 8 in St. Petersburg. The webmaster is a member of AmVets Post 8 as well as American Legion Post 104. The AmVets post welcomed the riders with some great sloppy joe sandwiches in their Tiki Bar. Post 8 is always a great stop in St. Petersburg. Their Tiki Bar is open air and a band was playing when we arrived. We drew our third cards there and enjoyed the friendly staff and members as well as their cold beer. I encourage everyone to visit AmVets Post 8 often. They always have something goining on during the weekends and the membership is friendly and active in the veterans community. Thanks Post 8 for your support and we hope to see you again next year when we do it all over again.
The staff at Post 252 is always courteous and welcomes Legion Riders. Several times a year they have great events take place there and they support several charities with their programs. The pool is open and refreshing. They have a huge grill outside where they have cookouts regularly. We always enjoy stopping by and visiting with our friends at Post 252 and we thank them for their participation in this Poker Run.
Our last stop was at American Legion Post 158 on Treasure Island. Post 158 put this Poker Run together. For many of us it was our first visit to Post 158, but after meeting the great folks at this island post I am sure we will visit them again.
American Legion Post 158 is in the heart of Treasure Island, Florida and close to the beaches and tourist areas of the Pinellas Gulf Coast. The members of Post 158 had that casual beach living air about them. Shorts and loud shirts were abundant. The food was great and it was a good place to end our day.
Parking is at a premium on the beaches and the membership of Post 158 graceously made room for us to park our bikes. Soon the entire front of Post 158 was filled with shiny bikes and leather clad bikers.
