Designer/Director Martha Guilfoyle, Photographer Paul Thomas, and Videographer James Waugh hard at work.

The Team was in audio/visual mode yesterday, working on a motorcycle safety program that will go statewide. Oh sure, we can take a lot of credit for all the effort that went into coordinating four motorcycle officers, five motorcycle riders and great locations. But what really sealed the deal on the day was glorious sunshine and blue skies a mere two days after snow.

Of course, when you mix burly bikers clad in leather on tricked out machines with two city police officers and two State Troopers on their motorcycles, you’re bound to attract an audience. It was heartening to talk with the public and hear nothing but positive comments. More than a few looked a bit perplexed to see cops and bikers laughing and getting along. Isn’t it fun to break people out of their stereotypical comfort zones?

One man said several times in a three-minute conversation how valuable he thought the motorcycle safety training he took had been to him. He was sure it had saved his life over years of riding in traffic. He said his young son loves motorcycles, too, and when he is old enough, he’ll have to go through the training before ever riding on the road. We need more parents like that.

What a fantastic day — sunshine, a great client, excellent “actors” and The Team working seamlessly doing good work for the public good. What’s not to like about that?

- Ed