Life's a Beach

Arrived in Long Beach and visited the Queen Mary once the flagship of
Cunard-White Star. The ship was launched 75 years ago in Clydebank and is
now a museum and hotel. Went for a drink in the bar and bumped into one of
4000 police officers here for the FOP (Fraternal Order Of Police- Like a
trade Union)) annual convention. Kevin McQuillan, an officer from San
Diego quickly swore me in as a member of FOP Lodge 10 California which
allowed us to get very preferential rates at the hotel, free drinks and
cheap food. Erik Estrada, who some may remember as Frank Poncherello in the
TV CHiPs is at the conference and staying at my hotel so another blog
entry may be forthcoming if he catches me for a photo..! Had a great night
out with some locals and now dropped Pam off at LAX for her return home.
Ordered a part from Long Beach BMW so staying here for another day. All GS
users check the screen adjustment bolts as they work loose on a regular
basis. I lost one in Russia and now the other has gone. Got some new
side bags for the bike and a Laminar Lip which fits to the top of the
screen causing less wind noise and buffeting on long journeys. Will update
you on this part later. Planning the route east and heading toward Joshua
Tree National Park in the next day or so.