Solihull Society - Denver, Colorado

Parker, Colorado - Matthew and Catherine Schulze hosted a social friendly, kids friendly and testosterone friendly BBQ on behalf of the Solihull Society . Over twenty Rovers and other unmentionable 4×4’s lined up behind the monster garage and goat barn. Matt and Cat procured a 50 gallon half drum that was engineered into a grill by their neighbor, Mr. Bob, the owner of Maud the horse. They also borrowed a large tent from the homeowners association. The tent soon became the center of eating, drinking, sitting and spouting anything that cam to mind. It also buffered the occupants somewhat from the usual afternoon rain and gusting wind.

Children had a play set and a trampoline to challenge their physical capabilities. I still can envision Peyton Vali laughing while bouncing uncontrollably, powered by the aftershock jumps of the kids around him. The trampoline also became a balancing challenge for Tim Clair early into the evening. Oh by the way, Tim has an outstanding off-road vehicle equipped with CD player, air-conditioning, and sun roof.

The guys had the opportunity to run their vehicles up the ramp to test flexibility. And as Yousef will tell you, he’s the greatest. He rode the ramp to the day’s high, utilizing his extreme setup to the max. But I think points should be deducted for riding on the outside edge instead of on the ramp, but probably should receive points for not falling off. Challenging him was Matt Schulze, using a more standard setup. And there were lots of attempts just for curiosity. And some, like Bob Lohman and Pat Bickford , surprised the crowd. Some measured their progress in feet, some in inches. However, only Chris Rice ’s dog reached the top.

Thank you Daniel and Stephanie Padgett for the best use of pastel chalk on a drive way.

Thank you to the Lohmans who answer to either Pat or Bob.

Thank you John Hanna for representing Solihull history.

Thank you Trish Hall for adopting the cowboy attire which contrasted slick Norman ’s purple Fila.

Thank you Russ Wilson for the Dormobile with upstairs sleeping quarters.

Thank you Carl Padgett for bringing the ramp, and Judy.

Thank you Keith and Matt [names not important….they came in non-Rovers] for helping Carl set up the ramp.

Thank you Ali Vali for contributing items for the raffle.

Thank you Roseanne Schulze for trucking the beer and ice.

Thank you Matt and Catherine Schulze for allowing the club to use and abuse your property.

Thank you to the members and their families who attended and made this a success.

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