What a beautiful day!  A little cool to start but where's that global warming anyway?    Illinois ABATE Blackhawk Chapter did a superb job.  About 100 riders participated in this years   annual ride.   The reason, was to ride, eat and support the Rock Island County Sheriffs Department.    Admission was one 10-12 inch unadorned Teddy Bear.   The police escorted ride left the Rock Island County Court House and ended at Empire Park in East   Moline, Illinois.  The bears were collected at the park by the Sheriffs Department who uses the little   guys to help calm children caught up in traumatic situations.  Its a good cause and one most folks   never consider.  At the park, 'chef' Little Wayne and other Blackhawk members also provided food,   drink and sold 50/50 tickets.    It was a good time!  I want to again thank everyone who had a part in this.  You did good!   GB