Though the online box office was closed, it indicated there were still 28 available tickets. The phone numbers I could find were for the theatre, yielding one automated response after another. Arriving early seemed the best way to claim one of the remaining tickets.
This was a private showing, no tickets available at the theatre box office. The manager was very apologetic and found a number to reach Tugg directly. On the second try I was able to navigate through the auto response system to a live person. He couldn't issue a ticket either! My only hope was that there would be an empty seat that the theatre management would allow me to have.
Back out to Rosie, hoping I had left the ZootFresh charger and my USB cord in my bags since my phone was now almost dead, and WildBill was to call me when he arrived. It wasn't there. "Are you here to see "Why We Ride"?" came a voice behind me. David, the owner of the only other bike I'd seen in the parking lot, was sitting in a car talking with his wife, Adrienne.
"If I can get a seat." as I explained my ticket woes to them. With a look of relief on her face, Adrienne immediately offered her ticket. She was recuperating from food poisoning and much preferred to be home! David refused payment.
We spoke of our travels as bikes began to drift in and park near us. We wandered inside. David and Adrienne had just finished dinner, so he was not interested in snacks. So much for repaying him for the ticket that way!
Bill had just returned my call, indicating he had an extra ticket. Moments later, I overheard someone disappointed that tickets were not available at the theatre. So often, as one biker helps another, the only payment requested is to pass the favour on to the next person in need. I did just that, telling the gentleman someone would be there shortly with an extra ticket. It was given without a moment's hesitation!
The film was wonderful though less adrenaline pumping than I had anticipated. One of Bill's companions also made the comparison to "On Any Sunday". There was a lot about racing, including women and children. The emphasis of "Why We Ride" was on motorcycling as a means of healing ... families, esteem, confidence. Yes!