Barber's Vintage Festival 2013

Once again it was an excellent year. I spent so much time hanging out with folks I don't get to see ofter enough and meeting new people that I didn't see any of the races, any of the special events or anything but the swap meet area really. Thanks to the shine, rum and cold beers a lot of it was a blur. It was great and I even bought a little over an 8th of a minibike. After a couple weeks it ended up in the garage and I've been riding...a lot.

Special thanks to the Inbreds RC for making me feel at home and giving me a place to crash. Also to the Haints for a great party and Lowbrow for the Coctagon. It was great meeting the men of MHT and kicking it with the BamaRides crew. Seriously, if you don't go to this event you are completly missing out.

 

Dixie Roundup 2

Unlike last year, this event all took place in one location. That location was Courtyard 25 (formerly 29 Dreams). This meant that the bike show, campsites, bands, etc were all in one spot, a spot with two bars and a restaurant on site. Yep, it was awesome. I met some folks face to face that I had only ever talked to on the web and ran into a ton of other rad people from all over the southeast and beyond. I was busy running from spot all weekend and didn't take as many photos as I should have. Mixed drinks, beer and moonshine will have that effect on you...anyhow...here we go.

Highway 25 on the way in. There is always trash and animal carcases thrown off the side of the mountain at this spot...but now if you need a boat, there is one for the taking.

  Off the other side...

Shooting the breeze right off the road from camp. A ton of folks set up near the fire pit in tents, hammocks and some just on the ground. There were several installations just like this all throughout the campground.

 Dirt jumping a bagger. Things got a little crazy here and there...

 

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Killer band, hilarious and played forever despite equipment issues.

The morning after. Folks were slow to get up. The people with long hauls ahead of them were quicker. I left around 10 with Kustom Jeff and was home just in time for lunch with the family. Great weekend and as if you needed an excuse to get to Alabama, the Dixie Roundup is it.

Gear-Tent

This is an old Ozark Trail tent. It was gifted to me by an old riding buddy who was upgrading to something smaller and lighter.

                                                 

                                               
I keep it in a old camping chair bag which should give you an idea about its size. It is a great tent and comfortably sleeps two but the size keeps me from using it too often on bike trips. It spends most of its time packed up or on loan.  

Super simple, four pieces make for easy set up and take down: tent, poles, rain-fly and ground stakes. One you get used to how it all goes together, its a breeze. Again, most of my camping in done in a hammock and I am glad to have this one for family trips. I would be open to the right tent if it was small, light and comfortable enough.