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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 11:00 AM
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Another awesome event!! Always a good deed to help out kids, the elderly or anyone else in need!!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Redoilokie
They've pretty much forbidden stuffed animals at our toy runs (ABATE). Might check your local rules before you spring for another one.
Why is that? The toy run out here...lots of folks strap on stuffed animals. Last years event, the group I rode in with all had "furries"
 
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 11:12 AM
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Why is that? The toy run out here...lots of folks strap on stuffed animals. Last years event, the group I rode in with all had "furries"
Because EVERYONE brings stuffed animals. They look cool on the back of a bike and what have you. The downside is, kids can only do so much with stuffed animals. I've started bringing footballs, soccer *****, stuff like that. Stuff that kids of any age or gender can play with. Then I go down the dollar aisle and get a bunch of little cheap **** for stocking stuffers. ymmv
 
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Originally Posted by Redoilokie
Because EVERYONE brings stuffed animals. They look cool on the back of a bike and what have you. The downside is, kids can only do so much with stuffed animals. I've started bringing footballs, soccer *****, stuff like that. Stuff that kids of any age or gender can play with. Then I go down the dollar aisle and get a bunch of little cheap **** for stocking stuffers. ymmv
Ok, makes sense...thanks for clearing that up
 
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The Chicago Toys for Tots parade on Dec 3 had a record turnout of about 68,000. It's considered the largest motorcycle parade in the world. The weather is usually cold and snowy, but Sunday's temps were in the 50's. This is usually the last ride of the year for most folks in the Chicago area.

 
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Originally Posted by Geoff
The Chicago Toys for Tots parade on Dec 3 had a record turnout of about 68,000. It's considered the largest motorcycle parade in the world. The weather is usually cold and snowy, but Sunday's temps were in the 50's. This is usually the last ride of the year for most folks in the Chicago area.

Does Mrs. Claus know Rudolph got to go on the ride instead of her?
 
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Out of all the runs I do the Santa's Anonymous Toy Run is my favorite. 3500 bikes this year. Who woulnt wanna help out an underprivileged kid?

 
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