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GWRRA Region BNY District - Chapter D:
"There are no wrong turns, only “D” tours!"
July/August 2018
CHAPTER D OFFICERS & STAFF
CD: Bill & Lisa Nickal [email protected] ACD: Tony Palamara
TREASURER: Bill Downey [email protected]
MEC: Trish Thayer [email protected]
RIDER ED.: Rick Reardon [email protected]
COY 2018: John & Pam Van Deusen
CHAPTER D COMMITTEES Newsletter: B & J Spencer Advertising: Henry Jedra
Sunshine: Bob & Chris Makai Patches & Pins: Laurie O’Brien
Webmaster: Pam Pearson
NY DISTRICT OFFICERS DD: Ted & Janice Zamorski
[email protected] ADD: Alex & Natalie Borrero [email protected]
DIST. TREAS: Donna Cork
Website: www.gwrra-nyd.org
https://www.facebook.com/goldwing.chapterdny?fref=ts
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Jul 8 Brunch at The Silo, Greene, NY with Chapter Y; Meet @ Nice n Easy in Tully @ 10AM
Jul 11 Monthly Gathering @ RFH Hide-A-Way @ 6PM Dinner (Optional); Mtg @7PM
Jul 21 Breakfast/Lunch Ride to The Gathering Place, Redfield; Mtg place & time TBD
Jul 25 Dinner Ride - Open for suggestions
Jul 28 Ride to Curtis Museum, Hammondsport; Mtg place & time TBD
Aug 2 Dinner Ride @ Highland Forest Prime Rib Buffet @ 6PM
Aug 8 Monthly Gathering @ RFH Hide-A-Way @ 6PM Dinner (Optional); Mtg @7PM
Aug 7 Ride to Chapter Y Gathering; Time & Mtg place TBD
Aug 11 Lunch Ride to Rudy’s; Mtg place & time TBD
Aug 17-19 Weekend Ride to Chapter X; See CD article
Aug 22 Dinner Ride - Open for suggestions
Aug 25 Progressive Dinner Ride; details comingDASH-FOR-CASH 2018
20 pts as of 7/1/18
“Ride Season is in Full Swing” July-August 2018
Our 2018 riding season is in full swing and the Chapter has plenty of rides and fun events planned! We will continue to send our “alert” e-mails as the date of our events and rides approach to keep everyone informed of up-to-the-minute instructions and/or changes due to weather. It is always helpful (especially for Lisa) when members respond back to our e-mails even if you are unable to attend an event. The response helps in several ways. One, it tells me that you are receiving my e-mail and two, it is helpful when Lisa calls a restaurant or vendor to give then a head count. It is especially helpful when we are attending with a lot of members (which has been great…..thank you for participating). Also, Yeah or Nay’s are always helpful so we can keep a look out for those who are attending and when we are assembling at a meeting place before a ride. SO keep those e-mail responses coming, we appreciate the feedback.
What you may have missed in June Chapter happenings:On June 15th and 16th - John Van Deusen and Rick Reardon again put their teaching and riding skills to great use by teaching a Trike Riding Course class offered by NY District and hosted by Chapter D. The seminar portion was held at the Chittenango Fire Station and the range exercises were held at the North Syracuse Baptist Church in North Syracuse. On June 13th , Chapter D held its regular gathering at RFH Hide-a-Way. We had 20 members and 1 guest attend. Lisa and I would like to thank all those who were able to attend the gathering as your input and suggestions are so important to the success of our events and rides throughout the year. On June 17th, we had our annual Father’s Day Brunch at the Linklaen House in Cazenovia. This year’s group was a bit smaller than we have had in the past, but, the fine food and friendship were great. This is always a popular event. We want to thank Pam and John Van Deusen for leading us on a nice ride through Southern Madison County after the brunch. The weather was simply perfect for a ride! Finally to end out the month of June our monthly Dinner Ride took us to Tabatha’s Family Tree Restaurant in Baldwinsville! Tabatha’s has been a long time sponsor of Chapter D and she is always happy to see the group. I should mention that the food always has that home cooked touch! And of course the desserts are awesome! Thank You Tabatha’s for being a sponsor for Chapter D-NY!
As we jump into the month of July, our Chapter will celebrate our Country’s birthday on the 4th with an Ice Cream Ride and a ride through the Ilion Gorge. At our June gathering we had a great show of hands from those who are planning to participate. I have laid out an exciting ride through the Mohawk Valley that will take us through the Ilion Gorge to The Ice Cream Station in Ilion, approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Our return will take us along the Historic Erie Canal. Please check your e-mails for specific information on meeting place/time, kickstands up time etc.
….…to our Chapter Director....
A look ahead to July and beyond:
July: 8th - Chapter Y Event ride to the Silo Restaurant in Greene NY, with Dash-4-Cash points11th - Monthly Gathering at RFH Hide-a-Way21st - Ride to The Gathering Place, one of our sponsors25th - Dinner Ride - Open for suggestions28th - Curtis Museum Ride/Lunch (rain date will be the 29th)
August:2nd - Ride to Highland Forest - Prime Rib Buffet @ 6:00PM 7th - Ride to Chapter Y Gathering 8th - Monthly Gathering at RFH Hide-a-Way11th - Ride to Oswego Fort and Rudy’s Restaurant
17th - 19th: Catskills Hudson Valley/Chapter X WeekendLisa and I are happy to report that ALL ten rooms for the August Weekend ride thru the Catskill Mountains and a visit to Chapter X have been reserved. I am working on our route of travel down and back from Newburgh and hope to have it completed shortly. I will send out the maps and itinerary as soon as I have it completed. Here are the arrangements we have at this time:
• Lodging at the Newburgh/Stewart AFB/West Point Days Inn, 915 Union Ave., New Windsor. Call 1-845-564-7550.
• Departure Friday 17th: The plan will be to leave mid-morning (exact time TBD). Lunch at Brooks BBQ before traveling thru the Catskill Mountains. Arriving at hotel late afternoon. Dinner at a near-by restaurant and some social time back at the hotel.
• Saturday 18th: Hudson Valley/Bear Mountain Ride: Saturday will be spent riding the Hudson River and Bear Mountain. Lunch and Dinner options to be discussed.
• Sunday 19th: Motorcyclepedia Museum/Chapter X Gathering: the motorcycle museum opens at 10:00am, a small fee of $11 is required. We will tour the museum, attend Chapter X Gathering (note: Dash-4-Cash points) and depart for home following the Gathering. Plan to arrive back home late afternoon.
August 25th- (a Saturday) has been selected as the date for our annual Chapter D Progressive Dinner ride. We have hosts for the main course and the dessert course. We are currently looking for a host for the salad/first course. Please feel free to e-mail Lisa at [email protected] if you would be willing to host our first course for the progressive dinner. Lisa and I want to extend our gratitude to each and every one of you for your continued support and participation. Without you there would be no Chapter D NY and without your comments, concerns and suggestions we would have a very dull ride/event calendar. We are always looking for volunteers to lead and organize a ride. If you see something on the schedule that you would be willing to plan a route and lead the ride, please let me know and we will work out any details that work for you. We all like to ride and attend events! Let’s not make a few do all the work.
Bill and Lisa NickalChapter D Directors
Riding in the Rain
I don't know of anyone who seeks out rain in order to go ride in it...but with the correct skills, gear and mindset, riding in the rain is not that big a deal. I'll be riding around 500 miles this weekend, and from the looks of the forecast, my ride home will be many hours through constant downpour. With the miserable, wet weather we've had this spring, this is nothing new.
There's nothing worse than being wet, cold and miserable when riding. Not only that, it can be absolutely dangerous - the distraction of being miserable, plus the very real threat of hypothermia (even during warm temperatures) can sap your strength and divert your attention. That's why I go out of my way to carry quality rain gear with me that I know will keep me dry, even in the worst weather. I can remember on a recent trip to Canada, when I pulled up to the border crossing, the rain was absolutely pouring. The border agent took one look at me, shook his head, as in "you're crazy to be riding in this," and waved me through. The thing is - I was warm and dry!
Rain-slicked roads present an extra challenge for the motorcycle rider. Traction is severely decreased, particularly during the first portion of a rainstorm, when dry, oil-covered roads are just starting to get wet. The new 2018 GL1800 has a "rain mode" that dampens throttle response to help, but a gentle touch on the throttle and especially the brakes is prudent for any rider.
Rain can be tricky but with proper preparation and precautions it can be dealt with effectively. A good rule of thumb is to reduce the number of surfaces you are looking through. If you are going to use a visor on a helmet, then try to see over the windshield. The road conditions will play a part in this. As mentioned, the oil (center) lane will become slippery, especially in the first 30 minutes or so of the rain. Painted striping will become more of a hazard. Additionally, if the road being ridden is paved, the car tracks in the road may have become troughs, which will hold water. I have ridden on roads where these tracks have held in excess of 1½” of water. As you are aware of this, it can be dealt with, just keep in mind that water can hide potholes. I personally still ride in the left tire track, I get a bit more water thrown at me, but I find less potholes then the right tire track. Know your tires! Hopefully, you keep an eye on your tread wear at all times. The more your tires are worn, the easier it is to hydroplane. I have floated several times in heavy rain and it isn’t fun. As a side note: If you are riding a trike, trike’s often will hydroplane easier than two wheelers. Most important, don’t be in a hurry and know your skill level. If you feel you are getting to the height of your current skill set, pull over or find a road where you can travel slower.
Courtesy of GoldwingDocs June 2018 (FatMan 65 and FreedomRunner)
….…to our Guest Tech Contributor…….
….…to our Chapter MEC....
Besides calling NEW or PROSPECTIVE members or calling you, our Ch D members, to remind you that your GWRRA dues are up for renewal, I also attempt to bring some FUN into the Chapter. It's up to the Chapter MEC to make contact with the members and make sure they feel welcomed at our gatherings and/or chapter events. This month I decided to add some FUN into our newsletter as I really didn't know what else to write about. This way some of our members who don't attend our gatherings regularly ~ missing out on hearing my jokes, will be able to enjoy a little FUN when reading our newsletter! Here goes...
FUN FACTS & DID YOU KNOW?...
When Michigan was a young territory, deer were so common, that deer skins - or whole deer were used as money. A deer carcass was worth a dollar, hence the dollar became known for what it was worth - "a buck".
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Kangaroos have 3 vaginas. ( Oh, my! )
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JEEP was the first vehicle to drive on all 7 Continents...hence the 7 slot grill.
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Math's Magic: Just try it. "259 X your age X 39 = ?" You will get an interesting result.
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The LION used in the original MGM movie logo killed its trainer and two assistants the day after the logo was filmed.
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To burn off 1 M & M candy, you need to walk the full length of a football field.
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Up to 70% of people have experienced the "hypnic jerk", which is a falling sensation that wakes you up suddenly as you are almost asleep.
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Kangaroos hop because they can't move their legs independently. (I wonder if it has anything to do with their having 3 vaginas...just saying!)
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High heels were originally created for men. Butchers used them to avoid stepping in blood.
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Reading and Dreaming are functions of two different sides of the brain. This is why you cannot read in a dream.
******************************You have holes in your bottom eyelids. The puncta drains excess tears into your nose, which is why your nose runs when you cry.
*******************************You can't hum while holding your nose closed. ( Ahhh, I notice several of you did not believe me! )
********************************The amount of time a traffic light stays yellow corresponds with the first digit of the speed limit. If the speed limit is 50 mph, the yellow light will be 5 seconds long, 35 mph, the light will be 3.5 seconds long, etc..
******************************The average IQ is 100, while 140 is the beginning of Genius IQ.
*****************************Elvis Presley got a "C" in his 8th grade music class.
*****************************License plates in the Canadian Northwest Territories are shaped like polar bears.
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Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts.
If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do.
Trish ThayerNY Ch D ~ MEC
….…to our Chapter Birthdays and Anniversaries....
BIRTHDAYS
Jul 8 Pam Van DeusenJul 10 Stan PetrusJul 28 Bob MakaiAug 6 Betty GoldsworthyAug 12 Valerie WeissAug 24 Keith Ridgeway
ANNIVERSARIES
Jul 10 Scott & Pat PetersJul 13 Jim & Karen PetersonJul 28 Chris & Leona HelwigAug 4 Bill & Lisa Nickal
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