When I drive into my little town I pass a sign announcing the population as 810. We really are that small. We have no stop lights, but there is a four way stop sign in the middle of town. Most everyone knows each other. It’s one of those sleepy little places that most of the world sees as dull and boring. That’s what I love about it – the quiet peacefulness and the sense of community that pulls us all together.

This summer our little town is going to come alive for a few days. We’re getting company. It seems Hell’s Angels are having their summer gathering here. They’ve booked a bunch of hotel rooms at the casino on the edge of town (my little town butts up against an Indian Reservation that owns the casino). I think others will be camping at the state park near my home.

It’s going to be an experience. Hell, I think there will be more bikers than residents.

Some people are really worried/nervous about this. I’m not. I figure they have no reason to bother me and I have no intention of trying to crash their parties while they’re here.

The local police are planning for the event, some bars are actually closing, and some of my students have said their families are packing up and leaving while the bikers are in town.

I’m actually kind of looking forward to seeing what this will bring.

Have any of you had experiences with this bike gang? What’s your take on it?

Peace