I don’t have the biggest famliy on the planet, but my extended family is massive. I spent the weekend sharing great times with them. If you know me at all, you can rightly guess that Canandaigua was part of the equation. I celebrated my “nieces” (by love, not blood) Mindy Buck and Nicki Zahn’s 21st birthdays Friday night with a grand, delcious meal at the Waterfront Grill on Lakeshore Dr. in CA. The food (thanks to Sara, Bob the Bartender and Amy) was great, the drinks chilly and the laughs endless. We then toured the city, from Steamboat Landing., Erics Office, Wallys, Rockys and the Niagara on a search for the perfect bar popcorn, aided by Princess K*Roc and plenty of CA support.  Love rollin’ with my nieces who turn heads when they enter the room.

Saturday’s rain led to a change of plans, and sometimes improvisation is th best policy.  My brother Mike (a.k.a. Rockhead)  joined in and we celebrated Father’s Day weekend in memory of my dad Ham. The flooded side streets of CA were no match for us as we trekked through the puddles, including a stop for a big graduation party for Kyle and Caitlin Meath.  Love that family!

Sunday it was time to get back to Monroe Co. to do the right thing and help the Vietnam Vets Chapter 20 at the Ride to the Dakota.  A huge crowd of at least 1000 supported the cause at a great partyhosted by Sherry and Dave Danzig at the Dakota Grill in Hilton/Hamlin.  Tony Cenzi donated a beautifulcustom made bike worth $32,500.  We were assisted by Kenny Moore, a Viet Vet who served and fought for us valiantly years ago.  Kenny and his comrades continue  the fight to help others. God bless Ken and Dave and all of our troops!