BARF Olympics and Meat-Off photo-thread

[i_am_the_koi]

Since REL couldn't make the event and was one of the driving forces behind it, I wanted to make sure I posted up a tale of the tape for him, and anyone else who couldn't make the event.

So I present to you:

BARF OLYMPICS AND MEAT-OFF


Where to begin? The food? The events? The Motorcycles? I don't even know :dunno


I guess I will begin by thanking you all. I want to especially thank Horsepower for putting this whole thing together. I am glad to have helped out with set up before hand. I want to thank Budman for showing up and of course, for running Ze BARF. All the cooking competitors, great job. I wish I had the chance to eat more of your food under the guise of being a judge instead of scooping up on some leftovers when I finally put the camera down.

Biggest thanks has to go to those who met my father however. This was a rather special event for me as it was his first exposure to the world of BARF. Being a major influence in my riding life, it was special to bring him to the world I have discovered and the people I have come to call my friends and riding family. BanjoBoy, Random-Bubblehead, and everyone else who chatted with him and welcomed him, seriously, thank you!


My father and I don't get to ride together enough, so riding with him over Berryessa was an experience in it's own right.

As we were stopped along Putah Creek taking a break, I realized I was in a prime location to snap some pics of bikes as there was a lot out. I have a feeling not all were BARFers so I got some strange looks as I snapped away.

In the "BARFers behaving Badly" Category :facepalm

As I sat there waiting for the large SpeedyCorky group by, I kept myself entertained by snapping the Harleys that also seemed to be out enjoying they day.

And finally, the group ride roared by. And when I say roared, I mean gently accelerated as they had been held up by a RV. Not quite the lean I was hoping for.

Upon arrival, I was glad to see that people had actually showed up in mass and it wasn't long before the first event took place. Egg and Spoon on a horse.

There were a couple of ringers out who made it look way to easy.

But with all their experience, it wasn't easy and the beautiful stench of FAIL wafted through the air.

Still, the smiles said it all.

ATGATT

 

[i_am_the_koi]

Next event, the Bow and Arrow shoot was popular, but more difficult then most of the braggarts imagined. Big thanks to Mr_Horsepower for setting this up and managing the chaos.

And the crowd goes MILD :|

The hardest part of shooting any event, whether it's a race, a wedding, or a BARF event, is being everywhere at once, so I had to constantly move around and try to capture the action and shennanigans. In doing so, I unfortunately missed some things like the RC track and Pellet shoot, but was able to capture some other fun stuff, and bikes, lots of bikes.

The BARFers are really who make any BARF event special and it was fun chatting with those I knew, meeting those I knew of, and being recognized by those who knew of me.

Mean_Dad being not so mean to the Sorority girls

Carries_an_Ax incognito carefully watching his food, and more importantly, his whiskey.

 

[i_am_the_koi]

Kornholio, 2nd place in the DERP face contest.

Winner being............

The face of someone caught with a cupcake

I don't think I've ever taken a picture of Hooli where his arms AREN'T crossed :dunno

The Shocker?

I took a bunch of pics of Roman, only to find that his Super-Spy glasses causes any picture of him to be horrible.

Another person who always looks like she is saying something extremely prophetic, like, this is how I imagine Abe Lincoln looked as he gave the Gettysburg.

Singlehandedly the scariest BARFer at the event. I could just see her busting out with a BARF kung-fu move and taking down people like a meth'd out Jet Li.

If the shirt and hat didn't give it away, the "I can't believe that is what he looks like in real life" award as always, goes to....

:leghump

:hand

Favorite shirt of the day

Women and Bikes FTW

The BossDog on patrol

Non-Boss Dog

 

[i_am_the_koi]

But none of this is what brought the people out. The Meat was the highlight of the event and it was fun to see the different methods, styles, and smell the different smells walking around. I only wish I had ate more then I had, but if this event was a true success, it won't be the last opportunity.

Gotta do something while you wait for the food to be ready

By far, the most popular, the most fun, the most entertaining event, was the slow races. If we don't do another BARF-Meat-Off, we should do just an entire day of Slow Races.

Everybody jumped in, big bikes, small bikes, street, cruiser, dirt, touring. Even more entertaining was those who weren't competing talking about what those who were and what they were doing wrong.

ATGATT

Mean_Dad seemed to have more problems on the small bike then on his beautiful Harley

Waiting is hard to do.

But wait they did.

 

[i_am_the_koi]

In my Opinion, the absolute winner of the slow races was Obscura. 10+ on style points regardless of his time. He even took off to pander to the crowd.

"They love me, they really love me!"

Come at me BRO

Photographic review showed his secret though and he was DQ'd :rant

Still though, it was fun to watch.

Must not Objectify :leghump

Not so fun for the Losers

 

[i_am_the_koi]

NO Motorcycle event would be complete without wheelies :x

Budman asked me to snap this picture, and I'm sorry for doing so and running off, I was on a mission (beer)

As I said before, the biggest disappointment was that I only got one BARF salute the entire day....

I'm sure that's the BARF salute :laughing


I picked out my favorites and posted them on Photobucket, but if there is a particular bike, picture, or event you think I missed, feel free to let me know and I will take a look.


Again, thanks to everyone who participated, showed up, helped out. You all made this a huge success. I really had a lot of fun and even more so when I saw my father having fun as well.

 

[Hoho]

Nice! :applause

So bummed that I missed out on this... looking forward to the next one!

 

[mean dad]

Nice pics, Koi. :thumbup

 

[carries an axe]

pics from Nick

:rofl

 

[cencalballer]

Yep, bummed I missed this. Spent the day on the couch sick.

 

[budman]

Nice pics Koi :thumbup
Captured the essence of the day pretty darn well. :banana

Glad your Dad had a good time too.. that is cool.

Adam.. I love that shot!! :laughing ort

 

[machete]

pics from Nick

:rofl

Fabulous!!! :laughing

I bet you coulda taken the slow race!

 

[Kornholio]

Adam owns it! :laughing

 

[mean dad]

Dat hair...:leghump

 

[machete]

^^^ is that Pete pooping next to the chair? :laughing :later

 

[vio]

Great shots Koi!! Awesome job and dedication to walk around and snap the
piccies of everyone.

It was nice to see you!! and everyone.

 

[FreeRyde]

Don't let Nick take credit for "winning" the slow race.

That's my facking SV!

 

[Griffindor]

nice pics Koi.....

 

[horsepower]

I'll try to post the top sportbike versus sumo versus tubby fatty categories of the slow races in the other thread.
Here's a pic of the cool plaques that SuperMike came up with.
A few guys need to get theirs; shoulda announced the gold, silver and bronze after each challenge since we ran outta time before we could do a formal barfolympic ceremony.

 

[SpeedyCorky]

nice pics! good angles and very clear and sharp!

u da man, Koi! :thumbup