Prom 2010: The Best One Yet

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Every time I think that the FBC Fiascoes can not get any better, a ride like this one happens. The Prom Fiasco was another in a long line of really great rides. My goal was to just make it happen and I had a bit of last minute help that made it not just happen, but made it really special.

Joe and his staff at The Swamp deserve a huge thank you for making special arrangements for our larger than large crowd by having door security and an outdoor cash bar. Some of you guys have asked why we meet here all the time and that is the reason. They are great people giving that extra effort to make it great for an overwhelming group. We spent a little extra time there and headed downtown to ride by all the Hoopfest activity and show off our tuxedo shirts and miles of chiffon. If you are not familiar with Hoopfest, follow the link and learn all there is to know about 3 on 3 basketball.

If you know me you know that I hate to do something last minute and this ride had so many last minutes, I didn't have a destination until two days before. That's not so bad when you are going to a bar with a few friends, but I love calling a bar and telling them that I would like to bring 200 people. Tim at the Steam Plant really came through for me on this one. When we were struggling to have a steady starting venue, he offered up the Steam Plant about the same time we settled into a location. Tim then realized with our earlier start for the Prom Ride, he would be able to have our super awesome dance party. Destination resolved!

DJ+♥ was able to step in and take over the task of making the FBC shake a booty and he did not disappoint. From pop 80's to the obscure to show tunes, he was able to mix it up for a great prom night, along with Purple Rain as the closer.

Another last minute addition was the Decoration Committee. Jacque, BS, The Good Doctor, N/G and new LMFL, Cindy. They were able to transform the basement into prom headquarters. Well done guys. I owe you big time.

To Tim and the staff at the Steam Plant for roping off an area of valuable parking for 150 bicycles, for accommodating 200 drinkers and for staying way past your usual closing time; a well deserved thank you goes out to you and I would love to do it again real soon.

To supplement the photos that we took, there are a couple of galleries of photos from Lifetime Members For Life below. If you have a gallery of photos, put a link in the comments section so we can all see them.

• Gallery One
• Gallery Two

Thank you all for coming out and having a good time on bicycles and for your dollar donation for the spoke cards. I know it was a short ride but really, how far do you want to go while wearing a tux? Next month is the Birthday Ride. Stay tuned for updates about that one.

57° and clear; 150+riders.

It's time for Prom!

That's right. It's time for the FBC to get dolled up and ride the Fiasco Prom. This is always a blast and I expect this time to be no different. So get down to Classy Rack, Value Village or just pilfer through your closet and put on your finest for a ride.

I am still working on a destination bar and time is short. It may turn out to be a familiar spot that can handle some last minute FBCness or a new venue entirely. Wish me luck. Either way, be prepared for some short climbs, we will be doing our best to avoid downtown due to Hoopfest.

I will see each and every one of you at an earlier time than usual. We will be meeting at The Swamp at 6:00pm and we will be leaving at 7:00pm. Get there early enough to get your spoke card and if you have a dollar donation that would be extra sweet of you.

Any questions or help with the venue, feel free to leave a comment, email or just call me.

Update:
In my haste to put this up, I neglected to mention the date. That's not important, right? Anyway, the ride will be
Saturday, June 26th
The Swamp
6:00 p.m.

Delayed Entry

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Wow, I think this is the longest it's taken for me to get a chance to post the pictures of the Fiasco. I have had my ass handed to me by some school projects and just haven't had a chance to post, but here I am on a Sunday with almost the entire quarter in the rear-view and a batch of pictures for you.

I am excited to learn that most of the issues with the capacity at The Swamp are mostly worked out. Their new capacity is 100 customers which includes the now much smaller back patio. This makes me happy. Though I am still in the market for a destination for our next ride. More on that later.

Many thanks to The Swamp for once again letting us take over for an hour or so. Also to the Lifetime Members For Life that are always ultra rad! Most of all a big thank you to Litz's for their hospitality every time we go there. I called earlier in the week and asked if they would mind another visit from the FBC and they were stoked to have us. After I told them about the theme, they decided to decorate the place and put there employees in Hawaiian shirts. Super cool!

The next fiasco will be PROM. We will be starting earlier in the evening June 26th. Get out there soon and get your garb together for it, but I will have more information on that in a couple of weeks. Right now I am looking for a destination bar. Preferably one with lots of space, an outdoor place to have drinks and a full bar (not just beer). I know this doesn't sound so hard, but I am thinking we will have more than 150 Lifetime Members For Life. Wedging that many people into a bar is pretty tough. If you have any suggestions, feel free to email me at the fbc address. which is fbcspokane followed immediately by the at sign then hotmail and a dot and a com. Got it?

50 degrees and cloudy; 125 riders.