RIDE HOME OR STAY HARD...
CHRISTMAS PARTY 12-15-07
Julius testing the food and Iron Chef Jimmy
barbecuing the goods.
Some censored stuff going on here, I guess when
we mean close camaraderie its very close(J/k). Jojo,
Jimmy, Jing and Angelo.
Two Good Lookins looking out for the oyster
baskets.
Is it me or does Jimmy just know when to pose.
Oggie making a phone call and Noli grubbing.
Supposedly Neil is shy but looks like not today
indeed.
JoJo, Carla, Jimmy, Angelo and a bit of Jings hand.
Jimmy's wife Karla ordering the boys to cook.
Sir Angelo singing with his deep voice. In
preparation to the American Idol try-outs.
Another Shot with the Iron Chef. From right to left:
Julius, Neil, jimmy and Chief Bing.
Heres a shot taken of Willie opposite of the food
line.
Jing's brother-n-law, El kapitan, Oggie, Willie and
Dennis enjoying there meal.
Angelo trying out the delicious home cook chicken
adobo.
Best budds. "hey next time tell me so I swallow my
food".
Iron Chef Jimmy at work which I believe was during
the mass.
Chito with a smile after his meal.
Chito and wife Marissa posing for the photo with the
pool background.
Pete hacking away some of the goodies on the table.
Geo and wife expecting a little one soon.
Jojo smiling away to this beautiful day.
Today marked the first ever Road Pirates Christmas Party. Held at the home of Bernie Sanchez at her Sand Canyon Estate at which
the backyard spanned to an acre with a full basketball/tennis court, a playhouse set for the kids to enjoy, tree swing, large size
custom pool with slide and spa.  The day kicked off with the members flowing in with their goodies. The food was being prepared the
chairs and tables were being situated.  A bit of singing by Angelo sparked the mood that had been the influence for everyone. As
the rest of the members arrived so did the guest, now the atmosphere was surely happening, the party was starting to look lively. A
bit of laughter here and there, others looking around at the beautiful backyard, some singing to a bit haze that slightly caught our
noses, that familiar barbecue smell that Jimmy was brewing up yet not regular on a cold weather.

Everyone was pretty much present and the mass was ready to start before the guests could actually dig in to the feast. Father
Orcino headed the mass with prayers and a sermon asking the bikers to carry Christ with them. The mass was beautiful, the guest
surrounding father Orcino made this ceremony more personal.  After the mass it was off to blessing the bikes and again father
Orcino had a little sermon then sprinkled the bikes with holy water, it was a beautiful scene.

The herd mobbed into the food line after. Everyone had first and seconds and pretty sure thirds and fourths later. As the cold
settled in the groups huddled together around a fire pit that was just enough to heat their toes and hands as they listened to some
of the Pirates and Juancheros singing. Short halt for a tasty Moscato wine toasting was presented by Pete (El Kapitan) in
observance to the occasion.  This was followed by a raffle prize drawing which the names were collected earlier to put in a vase for
random picking.  Bing and Jing were responsible for the generosity of the raffle prizes. The prizes consisted of key chains, helmets,
west coast chopper stickers and a bottle of Scotch.

It was getting dark as half of the guest were heading home but the singing didn’t stop the second shift of singers took over now as
Sonny, Noli and Goudy took the spotlight.  It was a classic site to see Sonny singing to Pretty woman as Noli and Goudy singing to
Puff the Magic Dragon. This surely was a magnificent and memorable night of celebration. Indeed we would like to thank father Jigg
Orcino, the Juancheros, and all of the Road Pirates that made this happen. Have a merry berry Christmas and delightful New Year
because next year we will be ready to ride.
Right to left: Chief, Jojo, Jimmy and Angelo posing
next to the grill. Really they're just hoping to get the
barbecue before anyone does.
Another pose told you he's always ready.
Jing looking shocked!
Julius licking his chops as the bbq is transfer over.
Father Jiggs Orcino conducting the bike blessing.
Guests arriving and situating their places for the
bike blessing.
Father Orcino praying for the bike blessing.
Father Orcino reading of from his bible.
Father Jiggs Orcino citing a prayer while brother
Bing listens, along with Willie and Jojo.
Father Orcino making his rounds.
Oggie and Pete watching the blessing process.
One of the Road Pirates Singers sneak out for a
pose at the bike blessing.
Angelo and Chito best budds, again posing during
the blessing process.
Everyone watching as their bikes were being
blessed.
"you don't have to explain, pare".
Richie receiving his raffle prize as jimmy picks
another name out of the vase.
After the good meal the cold settles in and
everyone gathers around the fire pit.
Carla and Jimmy best budds.
Chief Bing announcing a winner of the raffle.
Best budd shot nominee.
Everyone anxious who will win.
Oggie, Sonny and Goudy. Sonny Shocked to win.
Los Trios de Simi.
THE SHOW GIRLS
Neil singing and posing with Jimmy, Jojo and Julius.
A view of the everyone signing up for the
participation of the raffle prizes.
Marie (Bing's wife) preparing the food layout.
A good candid shot of the line for the food.
Oggie caught with a full plate and mouth.
Jun giving the peace sign?
Another pose the Road Pirates and a Juanchero.
Iron Chef Neil looking seriously as he turns the
meat.
Bing and jimmy getting ready with the raffle prizes.
Shot taken while the winner is being announced.
American Idol contestant battle out.
After the party ends Jojo known as Fast Finger Joey
is back to work on the text machine.