Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - November '06

Mid-Atlantic Thunder Roads 1920 Centerville Turnpike,

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WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & CONTRIBUTORSKelly Werrell, Linda Barboza, Mike “Hammer” Vecchione (local

& overseas correspondent), Beth Albert, Ricky Derby, Dave Sutton, Cindy Mease, Matt Allan, Randy Kidder,

Rick “Preacher” Saunders, Reverend Rock, Garth Hines, Peg Leg Joe, “Little Debbie” Burnett, Brian Barboza, Curtis Matthews

Special Thanks to “Rod The Magnifi cent”“Mama Hot Plate” & “CMYBMC-Jimmy”

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Well folks, we’ve almost made it through another year – can’t believe it shot by as fast as it did….crazy isn’t it??? Our daylight riding hours are really cut back now & even if the temps are decent during the day, they really start to plunge fast once that sun starts going down. We started running our “Windchill” chart again so you can see what those temps can feel like while you’re cruisin’….check it out - it’s kind of cool the way it works (no pun intended ha ha).

We’ve been hearing from quite a few advertisers lately that our readers have been visiting their shops & even bringing along some of their friends. We love hearing about this because the businesses & events that advertise within our pages are the ones that keep us going. It’s their fi nancial support that allows us to get this magazine FREE to you each & every month. They are here to let you know that their doors are always open for you, the riders, passengers, & just plain ole anyone who loves being around “motorcycle stuff”. We do thank our advertisers every month for being with us but we wanted you all to know that we couldn’t do this without them. Just like we wouldn’t be here without you either – Your support as readers (from print & online) keeps us the #1 FREE Biker Publication within the Mid-Atlantic.

We really do try hard to bring you all we can about what’s going on in this neck of the woods. If we’ve been missing something…give us a shout so we can get on it. I have people ask each month why their ride isn’t in the calendar – I can’t list it if I don’t know about it so please email me the info so I can get it in there. We have our “Let’s Ride” Flyer link now available - for a one-time fee of $25, you can have your ride fl yer posted on our site (for up to 2 months).

We’d like to welcome aboard a very talented & wonderful lady, “Mama Hot Plate” who is making our T-shirts for us. She’d made a few already & they turned out so cool that they’re gone already. She’s extremely creative & knows her stuff so get ready to order some cool riding gear soon (order info will be on our site www.thunderroads-virginia.com , towards the middle of this month).

With November being a special time of giving thanks, we’d like you to know that our entire staff is extremely thankful for having you all with us – your support keeps us busy doing what we do best & love so much…making Thunder Roads magazine for you every month. From the bottom of our hearts & lots of love….MANY THANKS! Enjoy your family & friends as you gather together for your feasts & we’ll see you again next month. Live a little, Love alot, Laugh as much as you can – Be good to each other & ride safe!

Kelly

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSNOVEMBER 2006

November 4th The Great Trane Ride – Portsmouth, VAThis is the third year for our event and it benefi ts both St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, VA and The Boy’s Home of Covington, VA. . Rain Date: Sunday, November 5th, 2006. Motorcycle Ride and Car Cruise-In Registration Begins at 9:00 AM at Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth, VA. Stops include: Boneshakers in VA Beach, St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children, Hooters on Battlefi eld Blvd. in Chesapeake and the Trane Parts Center...where the party starts! Events for the Trane Parts Center include: Car Show (All vehicles are welcome) - Registration for the car show begins at 10:00 AM and closes at Noon. Vendors, Live Entertainment. Visit www.greattraneride.com

November 4th

Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear Run - Richmond, VASponsored by Blue Knights VA III Registration 9:30am-12:30pm at Chesterfi eld Towne Center Mall Huguenot Road/Midlothian Turnpike. Minimum donation $10 per person, fi rst 1000 registered will get event pins. Police escorted parade leaves mall at 1pm to deliver the Teddy Bears to the Children’s Hospital. Ride ends with food, drink, trophies, awards, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Call (804) 379-0578 or visit www.blueknights.org/events

November 4th Bikers With Heart Toy Run IV - Ft. Washington, MD 4th Annual Bikers With Heart Mid-Atlantic Toy Run November 4, 2006 - Rain or Shine Fort Washington Harley Davidson 9407 Livingston Rd Ft. Washington, MD 20744 Ft. Wash HD-301-248-1200 or BWHF-301-893-2900 Website: www.fi reupthundrout.com or [email protected] This one is for the disadvantaged children in MD, DC & VA. Unwrapped toys, cash & gift cards. Free Food for the participants and toy run pin while they last. Minimum Donation: $15.00pp - Unwrapped toys, cash & gift cards. Sponsor: Harley Davidson of Washington & Bikers With Heart Foundation Contact: Steve Knowlton & H. Clifton (301) 248-1200 or (301) 893-2900

Nov 5th USO POKER RUN – New Burn, NC Harley-Davidson of New Bern. Open: Tues- Fri. 8:00am - 6:30pm, Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm 1613 Highway 70 East., New Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252)

633-4060 [email protected]

Nov 5th Annual Vets House Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA Starting at Southside HD 385 N. Witchduck, Virginia Beach. Edning point: Chevy’s, 1723 Parkview Shopping Center, Chesapeake. $10 per rider, $5 passenger, Registration begins 10 am. Last bike out 11:30 am, 1st bike in at Chevy’s 1:00pm. Trophies for Best Hand, Worst Hand, Oldest & Youngest, Farthest Rider Awards. Door Prizes & Raffl e. Help us help those that have served “OUR” Country! Post-festivities will be held at 1:00pm. All you can eat buffet cost is $5. For further info contact Scott Bannon (757) 467-2526 or [email protected] . This event is TAMA affi liated. Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items appreciated a drop box will be located at SSHD.

Nov 5th Toy Run for New Directions - Shenandoah H-D Staunton, VA Registration 11:30- 12:30 All bikes out @ 12:45. Cost $10 or new toy of same or greater value. All riders welcome. H.O.G Hotline 540-946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com All proceeds from these event benefi t the Chapter Charities Fund

Nov 5th – 12th, 2006 4th Annual Caribbean Rally Cruise-Hogs On The High Seas (HOHS) – Port Canaveral, FL 7 Day Western Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, FL to Labadee, Hispanola – Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Georgetown, Grand Cayman – Cozumel, Mexico. Garnd Prize – Custom Motorcycle, Future HOHS Rally Cruise for Two; $300,000+ in Prizes, HOHS Rally Welcome Package. Rally Events: Pirate Bingo, Belly Smacker, Poker Walk over $15k, Buxom Wenches Contest, “I’ll Be Takin’ That” T-Shirt Swap, Topless Man Contest, Best Beard Contest, Leather Attire Required Dinner, On Shore Parties, Trade Show, Over 20 Top-Name Vendors, Tech Seminars. See the latest & greatest in motorcycle products. DON’T DELAY! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE! Visit: hogsonthehighseas.com or call (800) 444-8795

Nov 7th ELECTION DAY – Let your voices be heard – roll on out & VOTE!

Nov 10th VETERANS DAY (Observed) - Freedom ain’t free...Thank a VET today!

Nov. 11th Iron Tribe MC & Muleskinner’s Saloon’s Veteran’s Day Celebration – Barco, NC Come out & join ITMC at Muleskinners Saloon-home of warm beer, lousy food & ugly women, Highway 158 in Barco, NC for a Great Biker Style Veteran’s Day Celebration. Party starts at 4:00 pm until… $10 cover (includes all you can eat food). Love music, great food, 50/50 raffl es, Wet Tee contest-$100 1st prize. For more info contact (252) 599-6380. TAMA approved.

Nov 11th 4th Annual Toy Run - Kannapolis & Concord, NC Sponsored by Pat Rogers Speedway HD Proceeds to benefi t Cooperative Christian Ministries. Rain or Shine. Door prizes, Free Food, Raffl es and Entertainment. Police escorted ride thru Cabarrus County to Pat Rogers Speedway HD. Must bring a new, unwrapped toy to participate and be eligible for door prizes. Visit www.speedwayharley-davidson.com or call 704 - 979 - 7433

Nov 11th Scorpions M/C 21st Annual Toy Run, Blood Drive & Bike Show - Danville, VA Held at the 5th Quarter, 1513B South Boston Rd., Danville, VA. 8 bands, bike show, bike games, food, 50/50 drawings, door prizes, special drawing for Washington Redskins vs Carolina Panthers 35yd line tickets with parking pass at Fed X Field. Proceeds benefi t the Salvation Army Toy Drive. Vendors wanted, set up free. Contact: Stump (434)432-0456 or [email protected]. 5th Quarter (434)822-8371 or www.fi fthquarterinc.com

Nov 12th 15th Annual Veteran’s Run – Hampton, VA Come one, come all & join us in our remembrance of those who have done so much for us. We will be riding in a police escorted motorcade on Sunday Nov 12th. We will leave the Newport News YMCA (located on Warwick Blvd) at 1pm sharp in route to the Hampton Veteran’s Hospital. Upon arrival at the Hospital, we will prepare and serve the Vets picnic foods and when they all have been served, we will eat. We will hopefully be accompanied by local Hot Rod & Antique Car clubs as well as the original participants, Motorcyclists and individuals in whatever mode of transportation that is legal on the highways of VA. StreetDreamZ has joined us for the last 3 years – we are fortunate once again. The Southern Rock Band “Southern Attitude” has offered to play for our Vet’s and us as we eat. Thanks Guys! We ask each participant over 15 years of age to donate $10 to benefi t patients at the hospital.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSFor more info contact Gene at (757) 898-7702 between 12 noon & 5pm or leave a message at (757) 369-0755. No calls after 9pm, or email at [email protected].

Nov 12th Ventura’s Fund Ride Charity Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA Sponsored by the Virginia Beach Elks 2268. Registration from 9:30-11:00 with last bike out at 11:00 from Fast Lane, 166 S.Rosemont Rd.Virginia Beach. Registration Fee is $15.00 per bike which includes playing hand. After ride party at the Banque 1849 E. Little Creek Rd. which include raffl es, auctions and 50/50, and for $5.00 extra a full Buffet. Rain or shine 2 wheels or 4, all support is welcome, so if nothing else, join us at the Banque…Thank you!

Nov 15th Motorcycle Brigade To Escort Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall to Virginia Beach, VA Attention Patriotic Bikers!!! The traveling Replica of D.C. Memorial will be visiting Virginia Beach the weekend of November 17 – 19, 2006. More than 1000 local Vietnam Veterans and patriotic citizens riding chrome-coated, piston-fi ring, fl ag fl ying choppers, hogs, low riders and more. A 16.5 mile motorcycle escort to lead a semi-truck, transporting a ¾ scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial, into Virginia Beach. Rosewood-Kelham Funeral Home & Memorial, one of Hampton Roads Dignity Memorial providers sponsoring the event, has partnered with the countless veterans, volunteers and community leaders to bring the traveling replica to Virginia Beach. Upon arrival, the replica will be assembled at Mt. Trashmore Park, 300 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach. The exhibit will be free (including parking) and open to the public 24 hours a day starting Friday, November 17th, after the 10am Opening Ceremonies. Staging will be at 9am at the Wal-Mart, 632 Grassfi eld Parkway (off Dominion Blvd) in Chesapeake, VA. 10am – Escort departs, 11am Escort arrival time (food provided after arrival). Route will be determined by Chesapeake, Virginia Beach & Virginia State Police traffi c control departments. Destination is Mt. Trashmore Park. The purpose for this is to keep the memories of America’s Fallen alive and honor the sacrifi ce of more than 58, 200 servicemen and women who did not return from Vietnam.

Nov 18th Run for Hope Poker Run – Virginia Beach, VA Southside Harley-Davidson - Registration 9:30. Army of the Lord Christian Riding Group will be hosting a poker run to benefi t the DM

Live Hope Line. The theme for the ride is the 50’s. Come out with your best James Dean and Peggy Sue look and win something! Costs: Rider - $10.00, passenger - $5.00. Each additional hand is $5.00. Card re-draw - $2.00. Best Hand value =$1500.00. There will be food, music, Bike Contest, tattoo contest and more...First 50 pre-registered will receive a ride pin. Visit www.armyofthelordva.org/hoperun. More info call Sluggo 757-450-4190 or [email protected]. Over 2K in cash and prizes. Special thanks to DreamWorks Custom Paint for the Best hand Prize.

Nov 18th J & E Harley Davidson’s Toys For Tots Run – Winterville & Washington, NC Winterville, NC & Washington, NC. Toy ride benefi ts less fortunate children. J & E will be providing the lunch at the ride. You will receive one lunch ticket for each unwrapped toy valued at $10.00 or more or $10.00 donation. Toys for Tots will be distributing the toys and money to the local children most in need. All bikers welcome. For more details & info visit website: www.jandeharleydavidson.com

Nov 18th A Platinum & Gold Affair”-Evening of Appreciation - Mechanicsville, Va Mark your calendars for the ROYAL TREATMENT! 8pm until 1am, Mechanicsville Recreation Center, 1054 Elm Drive - Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. $20 Donation – Limited Tickets (Available Sept.1st ). Grown & Sexy Attire - Full Buffet Included. *Portion of the proceeds to benefi t Greater Richmond S.C.A.N.* [email protected] www.queenbeezmsa.com

Nov 19th 4TH ANNUAL TOY RUN – Concord, NC Sponsored by Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson, with proceeds to benefi t Cooperative Christian Ministries. Rain or Shine. Door prizes, Free Food, Raffl es and Entertainment. Staging at Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium 10:00 AM (Kannapolis, NC 28082, I-85 North Exit 63 – Left on Lane St – 0.4 miles on Right). Leave Stadium at 1:00 PM – Police escorted ride thru Cabarrus County to Pat Rogers Speedway Harley-Davidson Dealership. Must bring a new, unwrapped toy to participate and be eligible for door prizes. Phone 704-979-RIDE. For more info visit www.speedwayharley-davidson.com or contact Audrey Blake, e-mail [email protected]

Nov 19th TOY RUN – Portsmouth, VABlue Knights International Motorcycle Club VA V. Bayside HD, 2211 Frederick

Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Registration starts at 9:30am, Cost $10. Run pins for 1st 500 will be given out. Awards, Door Prizes, Party after the run, Location to be announced at run. For further info call: Susan Taylor cell (757) 749-3075, Ronnie Young cell (757)651-3300, Alan or Barbara Evans work (757) 855-3173 or Alan Evans cell (757) 615-5977.

Nov 23 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Give a turkey a ride!

Nov 25th KENNEDY CHILDREN’S HOME TOY RUN – New Burn, NC Harley-Davidson of New Bern. Open: Tues-Fri. 8:00am - 6:30pm Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm 1613 Highway 70 East., New Bern, NC 28564 TEL (252) 633-4060 [email protected]

Nov 26th Christmas Open House – Catlin Kustom Cycles, Colonial Heights, VA 1:00 – 5:00 - Santa will be here from 2:00 – 4:00 with gifts for the children. Entertainment, food, door prizes. See www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208 for more details.

Nov 26th 2nd Annual Run to benefi t the Spina Bifi da Assoc. of Tidewater-Virginia Beach, VA Sponsored by American Tradition Riding Club. Registration begins at 9:30, Fast Lane Biker Gear, 166 S. Rosemont Rd, Virginia Beach, VA. 1stbike out 10am. Last bike out 11:30. $10 per bike & $5 for passenger. Ride pins, Door prizes, Food, 50/50. TAMA Affi liated. For more info contact Ride Chairperson Kristie Mylin (757) 615-9859, email [email protected] or SBAT President Vivian Evett (757) 473-8125, email [email protected]. AMERICANTRADITIONRC.COM

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Dec 2nd Thunder For The Park - Virginia Beach, VA Thunder Roads & Dirty Dicks Crab House are teaming up for a very special One-Time Fundraiser Ride & After Party. We are asking the bikers of the Virginia Beach/Tidewater area to come out & ride for the kids. This is to help raise the money needed for the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation to meet their deductible so that the Skatepark ramps at Mt Trashmore can be rebuilt. A fi re back in August destroyed a major portion of the park that hundreds of kids used to come to practice their sports of skating, skateboarding & BMX bike riding. Many of these kids are now “out on the streets” & we’d like to help get

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Thousands Rumble and Roar to honor our Servicemen & Women

The motorcycle riding community came out in thousands this past weekend October 14th, 2006 for the 6th Annual Rumble Through The Tunnels, the largest motorcycle event in the country held to honor and support our Navy, Marine and Coast Guard families.

Fleet Ride 2006 continued an unbroken streak of cool breezes and sunshine for this police escorted ride through the area tunnels that connect our 7 cities. The ride which is organized and sponsored by Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth, raised over $12,000 dollars for the Hampton Roads Navy and Marine Core Relief Society and the Navy League.

Early Saturday morning a sea of motorcycles covered Norfolk’s Harbor Park. By 11am, following a moving pledge to the American Flag and a patriotic US Coast Guard fl yover, waves of bikes rolled out of the staging area onto the inter-state.

With safety in mind, for an event that is growing bigger every year, the riders were escorted in groups by local law enforcement, State Police and with the help of VA Dept Of Transportation, through the Hampton Roads Bridge Tun-nel and the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel and ended at the new Bayside Harley-Davidson mega -dealership. We are grateful for the support from our city Mayors, local law enforcement, State Police and VDOT whose involvement made this year’s ride safe and fun.

Once at Bayside, more than 50 HOG (Harley Owner’s Group) volunteers directed traffi c and parked motorcycles everywhere possible. Although Bayside Harley-Davidson sits on 8 acres, much of the site was taken up by the event’s activities.

The sounds of local bands, the Blue Lords and Krunch, entertained the crowd while a wide variety of food and bev-erage vendors offering sumptuous eats.

Vendor row was jam packed this year with everything from shoulder massages by the Touch Team to sport bike clothing and accessories by Route 17. Our sponsors were on-site with giveaways and information including Geico Motorcycle Insurance, Military.Com, Hooters, the Patriot Guard, Tom McGrath Law Firm, Epstein, Flora and Sandler, Camp-A-Rama, Breit, Drescher and Imprevento, BOB FM, WavyTV10, Thunder Roads Magazine, Beach Eye Care and Boneshakers.

Additional entertainment came from Adam Walker’s high fl ying extreme motorcycle stunt jumpers who had the crowd captivated with their high fl ying big tricks and wide jumps from their 20 foot-high metal ramps.

This year MSV Photography sponsored the much talked about bikini contest. Eleven beautiful contestants vied for Miss Fleet Ride 2006, tempting the judges and audience with their own special looks and personalities. The close fi nish between Tara and Jenny was decided by audience applause, giving Tara a small but defi nite lead. Congratula-tions Tara.

The bike show, one of the major attractions of the 3 day rally, had 27 entrants both Harley and Metric. A gold and yel-low Kawasaki super bike known as the “Wizard” won over all the Harleys. It featured an extended chrome swing arm and a 200 series tire in a drag bike format.

Thanks go out to our sponsors, the Navy and HOG volun-teers, police escorts, VDOT, US Coast Guard and of course all the men and women who so gallantly serve our country.

For more information and pictures go to www.fl eetride.com or visit Bayside Harley-Davidson, 2211 Frederick Blvd (I-264/Exit 5) Portsmouth, VA. 757 397-5550



Outlanders Renaissance Biker Party

October 8th, 2006 – Luray, VA

The glorious Shenandoah Valley returned to “Days Gone By”, as Outlanders presented it’s “Renaissance Biker Party” on Sunday, October 8th. Outlanders Motorcycle Store known for it’s Celtic background and unique approach to parties out did itself with one of the most original themed biker parties.

“This is our way of thanking all of our customers and wel-coming newcomers to our store and the valley” said co-own-er, Christian Johnson, “ You could not ask for a more ideal setting as this area was settled by Scots and Irish escaping British rule in the 1700’s.”

Several thousand gathered with the merry festival of jug-glers, stilt walkers, knights, Vikings and maidens. Castle turrets, medieval tents and vendor displays covered the grounds with unusual hand made swords, battle axes, leather items and whimsy. Individuals could participate in sword fi ghting, archery, and catapult tosses. The “Bikini Dream Team” wearing short kilts and tams posed with bik-ers for photos and Outlander staff gave everyone a hearty welcome. “It is what we do best” said co-owner, Yvonne Ber-ezoski, “We have fun, want our customers to have a great time and welcome everyone no matter what they ride”.

A morning Poker Run lead by Discovery Channel’s “De-troit Brothers”, helped raise money for “Feed the Children”. Later in the day, the Detroit Brothers featured their now fa-mous choppers as seen on television and shared their ideas while signing autographs. Their friendliness and acknowl-edgement of the “Good ‘Ole Southern Charm” was greeted by cheers from the crowd.

The opening ceremony started with the “City of Washing-ton Pipe Band”, 2005 World Champions, marching past the castle turrets to a stage where they continued to entertain the crowd. “Seven Nations”, the Celtic rock band recently seen on “Good Morning America”, performed in the after-noon bringing a new sound to the valley. Throughout the day appearances by “The Barbarian”, “The Fire Thrower” and “Brave Heart”- like characters dazzled all attending. When asked what the next theme for the June 2007 party will be, Yvonne smiled and said “For now it’s a secret but I can promise one thing… it will be bigger and better.”



This Wind Chill Chart is provided to help deter-mine how cold you will feel on a motorcycle even in warm tem-peratures with a slight breeze. The wind chill factor is a measure of how fast heat is being removed from your body. For example, if the air temperature is 40 de-grees and you are riding at 20 miles per hour, it feels the same as 20 de-grees with no speed at all. So, be sure to dress appropriately so you can enjoy your ride!

CHILL OUT!CHILL OUT!



CALENDAR OF EVENTSthem rolling back into their park. We don’t know what the weather will be like for the ride but even if it’s a little cold out there, things will sure to heat up over at Dirty Dick’s. Area businesses will be donating pledges of at least $1.00 for every bike that registers for the ride. After ride party at Dirty Dicks – lots of great food, music & fun, Door prizes & an Auction too. The Rhythm Pigs & some of their special friends are coming out to rock for everyone. Registration & ride info will be posted by Nov 1st on our website. The city is working on a fantastic staging area for the ride so please check the site as the ride date gets closer - www.thunderroads-virginia for updates. All money raised will go directly towards The Skate Park Rebuilding Fund c/o The Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Foundation. This ride is TAMA approved.

Dec 3rd Toy Run - Dumfries, VirginiaSponsored by East Coast Virginia Harley Owners Group Police escorted ride starts at East Coast Harley-Davidson, 17975 Main St. in Dumfries. Registration starts at 10:00 am and the ride starts at 12:00 pm. The ride will go through Prince William County to the Boys & Girls Club in Dumfries. Entry fee is one or more unwrapped toy or a $10.00 donation. Prizes will be awarded for largest club participation, farthest traveled, youngest and oldest rider. For more information www.eastcoasthog.com

Dec 8th – 10th Tournament of Champions - Concord NC (Near Charlotte NC) Custom Builders Bike Show Finials Bike Show Finials Vendors and Displays Cabarrus Arena & Events Center, 4751 NC Highway 49, Concord NC -- Near Charlotte NC Info - Contact Sonny @ 336-643-1367 or visit www.chopperroadshows.com

Dec 9th 6th Annual Sheriff Susan’s Toys For Tots Run (with Santa) - Grandy, NC Annual Christmas Ride thru Currituck County, leaving the Currituck Court House and ending at Barry’s Walnut Island, Free Oyster Roast and BBQ. More info available at www.walnutisland.com or call 866-453-2261

Dec 16th

HD Brenner’s Children’s Hospital Toy Run Greensboro, NC Begins at 2pm sponsored by Harley-Davidson of Greensboro, Inc. 538 Farragut St., Greensboro, NC 27406 ph. (336) 273-1743 or visit www.hdofgreensboro.com . Sponsorship opportunities available, Call Julie @ HD of Greensboro

Dec 16th HD of Washington Holiday Open House - Fort Washington, MD www.hdwash.com (301) 248-1200 or (888) HDFEVER

Dec 25th

CHRISTMAS DAY – All around the WorldMerry Christmas to all & to all a good bike ride! Peace & Goodwill to all our brothers & sisters

Dec 30th & 31st Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Spectacular – Chantilly, VA Dulles Expo Center. Saturday 11am – 6pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm. Bike Builders, Motorcycle Parts, Leather & Apparel, Bike & Tattoo Show, Fashion Show, Live Music. After Party on Saturday at 7pm @ OMalley’s Pub. Admission $15/Adult, kids under 16 free w/paid adult. Purchase you rtickets online. Enter your bike for prizes. Vendors reserve your space EARLY! No Weapons, No Colors, No Attitudes! For more information call (386) 252-3101 or visit www.cycleprousa.com. Sponsored by Cycle Promotions USA.

JANUARY 2007

Jan 1st HAPPY NEW YEAR’S!!! Have a good time all but please drink responsibly – We want to see you all in one piece out on the road in 2007. Most importantly of all…friends don’t let friends drink & drive. Look out for each other & be safe!

Jan 1st Annual New Year’s Day Ride – Catlin Kustom Cycles – Colonial Heights, VA check out www.ckccustoms.com or call (804) 526-2208 FEBRUARY 2007

Feb 9th – 11th

Timonium Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Show – Timonium, MD Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, MD. One exit north of I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) & I-83 North (York Harrisburg Expressway). This was the best East Coast show in 2006! Although this new horizontal show format will feature more new & customized Harley-Davidson’s than any show in the region…it will also showcase everything from Cruisers to Cross Country Racers, from Speedbikes to Trikes, from Superbikes to Scooters, from AMA Racers to ATV’s, from SuperSports to Sport Tourers, from Extreme Sport to Extreme Custom, from Trials Bikes to Trail Bikes, from Outrageous to Antiques, and everything in between, including all

the aftermarket and accessory products and services that cater to On & Off Road riding and racing. Custom & Antique Bike Show – All makes welcome. Big cash prizes. Impressive awards for each class. Free parking for cars & trailers. Professional judging. RV Hookups available. Free electrical outlet. Engraved show commemorative plaque for each entry. Call, write or email us for attendee, exhibitor info or Custom & Antique Bike show entries. American Recreational Promotions, 1818 Pot Springs Road, Suite 112, Timonium, MD 21093, (410) 561-7323, fax (410) 561- 3032. [email protected], www.cycleshow.net

Feb 18th & 19thNortheast Motorcycle Expo-Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center - Fredericksburg VA Further details coming soon so keep your eyes on Thunder Roads Mid-Atlantic Magazine for the latest info or contact Kev-Marv Productions @ www.nemotorcycleexpo.com

Feb 23rd Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Association’s 4th Anniversary Celebration Weekend Richmond, VA “Pardi-Gras Style” Over 2300 in attendance last year so make your reservations now . www.queenbeezmsa.com

APRIL 2007 Apr 4th – 7th 1st Annual Big Daddy Leather Spring Break Cruisin in the Carribean – Charleston, SCDeparts Charleston, SC stops include Grand Cayman, Cozumel & Key West Florida. Details, pricing and reservation info contact Big Daddy Leather, 1900 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg, VA ph. 540-899-0048 www.bigdaddyleather.com, email [email protected]

Apr 13th – 22nd 5th Annual Heritage Motorcycle Rally - Charleston, SC This the Grandfather of Bike Week Charleston. Rally Central, located at 9850 Hwy 78, Ladson, SC 29456, is home to “the wildest bike show in the south” and the Million Dollar Bike Build-Off. Top name bands, Vendors, scheduled rides daily – Beaufort to the south, Myrtle Beach to the North, the Islands and Historic Charleston. Charity Runs. 10 full days of laid back enjoyment! Gates open at 10am on Friday. Info call 843-767-4258 or visit www.heritagemotorcyclerally.com

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Shovelhead 66 – 84The Shovelhead was born in 1966. It was also the 2nd year Electra Glide. The new motor was greeted with the same anticipation that, eighteen years later, people would show for the unveiling of the Blockhead. Shovelhead motors promised better performance and cooler running temps.

The old “T” manifolds, which required the air to make a severe left or right turn before entering the ports, had been replaced by the new “Y” manifold. It had smooth lines to it, which enabled the fuel/air mixture better fl ow into the ports. From 1966 to 1969 there was very little in the way of changes to these motors.

They basically were Panhead lower-ends with the new Shovel upper-end. The big change came in 1970 with the “cone” or “Tit” motor. It came with a re-designed crankcase to accommodate the new alternator. This was also the year that Harley started stamping serial numbers in the frame to match the engine numbers to thwart thieves.

Gone was the old generator. This was also the year that A.M.F took control of the Harley Davidson factory. By 1971 the “ Shovel” motor found its way into the fi rst “Factory Custom”, that would be Willie “G “ Davidson brainchild, the Superglide. 1972 came along and the fi rst disc brakes on an H-D became reality on the FLH model.

By 1975 the Superglide was available with electric start FXE or kick only FX models. Right around this time a production facility had been built in York, PA. It seems that A.M.F was frantic about bringing up production at any cost. Quality, of course, was the victim and labor unrest was a real problem for the Milwaukee plant, which was then manufacturing the motors and transmissions. All assembly had been moved to York by then and had gotten a bad reputation for unreliability and leaking motors.

Harley, by 1976, had changed their carb from the Bendix to the Keihin, which I think was a big mistake. The Bendix carb was a far more reliable and better performing unit then the Japanese version. When 1977 rolled around there were some interesting additions to the line-up.

Willie “G” was at it again. He came up with the Lowrider, which showed that he really had his pulse on the Custom bike fad at the time. This was the trend in the mid-70’s; bikes that were lower and more practical to ride. Builders wanted scooters that performed well, it had to be quick and had to stop accordingly. Rigid frames were no longer the fi rst choice for most people.

Willie “G” had hit a cord with this one. The 1977 FXRS Lowrider with triple disc brakes, drag bars, oil cooler, Fatbob style with silver grey fi nish and antique lettering was a hit. The XLCR Café Racer, released that same year, was met with less then enthusiastic response.

The 1979 ½ model year Shovels came with the long anticipated 80 cu. in motors, Prestolite electronic ignition and the new “Cowpie” tranny. The old reliable ratchet lid had been retired. 1980 gave us the new FLT Tourglide with reversed triple trees and fi ve-speed tranny. It had an oil bath enclosed rear chain and it was also the fi rst Rubberglide, meaning rubber mounted engine, this being the fi rst vibration free H – D. This was also the year the FXWG, or Wideglide, was introduced with a fl ame paint job on the fi ve gallon Fatbobs with, of course, a Wideglide front end. The Fatbob also was in the line up; it had a narrow Glide front end and three and half gallon Fatbobs. In reality, the Wideglide should been named the Fatbob, because that is exactly what it was styled after - the old Fatbobs.

The double belt Sturgis was also released, in it’s all black formats, to a Harley public that was rapidly falling in love with the new designs the factory was coming out with. Superglide II came along in 1982, the fi rst Rubberglide Superglide with a 5 – speed tranny. There wasn’t much for 1983 and, of course, 1984 was the last year for the old Shovel and fi rst year for the Blockhead (Evo).

Both models were produced for 1984 so that H–D could fall back on the Shovelhead in case the Blockhead was a failure. I’ve heard, many a time, people complain that as soon as H-D perfects a motor they seem to drop it for a new one. Let’s face it- the Blockhead mill was long overdue, the Shovel should have been phased out a lot sooner then it was.

And I’m sure it would have been, had money not been so tight in all the lean years that H-D had. From 1968 up until the late eighties H-D was on shaky fi nancial ground many, many, times. As it is the Fathead Twincam 88 motor is one of the most short-lived of all Big V- twins.

J.R Morin TRM – AZ .


Charlie Fisher Memorial Ride Oct 1st, 2006

It is said people are often remembered after death for what they did in life. I did not know Charlie Fisher personally but I do know he will be remembered not only as a loving husband and father, but as a patriotic sailor who de-fended his country for over 20 years, then as a loyal offi cer of the law who protected his country’s people until his unfortunate death in the line of duty. I think after Charlie’s memorial ride on the 1st of October, all who attended left feeling like they knew him a little. I had the pleasure of joining over 300 people at the event. The ride began at Sunrise Cycles and wound its way down Military Hwy, Canal St, George Washington, and then Fredrick Blvd. ending at Route 17 on High St. Over a dozen Police and Sheriffs offi cers who were riding their cycles from various departments in the Tidewater area escorted the ride to honor their fallen brother. The Sheriff of Ports-mouth, Bill Watson, even rode out on his police Harley to honor Charlie. Lori from Route 17 put on a wonder-ful event as she normally is known for doing. There was a bike show with 11 classes and Phil Fonner from the Red Knights and the Chesapeake Fire Dept. won the best in show trophy. There were a total of 12 vendors pres-ent to keep everyone who attended busy. They included Dye Art Airbrush, Geico, The Cub Scouts, multiple jewelry vendors and NC Barbecue. MSV Photography sponsored the bikini contest, which had 11 girls enter. Stephanie Downing was the winner of the bikini contest with Tara McGeein in second, and Shante Stidham in third place. Over two thousand fi ve hun-dred dollars was raised for the Charlie Fisher Foundation from everyone who attended. The money was presented to the family of Charlie on stage in a very touching ceremony. And what is an event without music? Well every-one was glad to have internationally recognized recording artist Lonnie Rogers and the band Bad Infl uence. This will be an annual event so if you missed it, keep an eye out for it on the calendar next year. It is a great way to show the people who protect you and risk their lives for you every day that you care!

Mike “Hammer”


ROCKin’ theROCKin’ the by Cindy MeaseMortgage “Biker” for Life

Dang… it was SO much easier at the Rockingham, NC race last year. Last year, all I had to do was take a few pictures, and dodge fl ying bike parts at the AHDRA (All Harley Drag Racing Association) Eastern fi nals. So I was pleasantly oblivious to everything except the noise and the photo opportu-nities. This year, your Editor gave me a homework assignment. Ugh. So before the race at “The Rock” on October 14-15, I did a bit of research. And I realized that there is a lot of “schtuff” to Drag Racing. For those of you who already know everything there is to know about nitro fuel bikes, you can turn the page. Or, I suppose you can critique my efforts in writing about this ‘effi n EDGE sport. But this article is intended to initiate the uninitiated to the sport of motorcycle Drag Racing. I acknowledge that I still don’t know much more than diddly. But I now know enough to know that I’m a fan- this is an outrageously cool sport. The nitro clouds make your Eyes tear, your Nose tingle, your Ears scream for mercy, and your Heart SING. My Heritage Springer and I smelled nothing but NITRO on our way home… and strangely, the Nitro smelled sweeter than the chilly Fall day.So here is a brief rendition of an incredibly exhilarating weekend. For those who proudly profess their ignorance of the sport- you’re in luck. I’m going to enlighten you, as I was enlightened this weekend…

There are 3 categories of competition that run AHDRA at the Rock- 1.Pro 2.Sportsman 3.E.T. (Elapsed Time)Within these three categories are a total of 17 bike classes. Suffi ce it to say that there is enough variety to appeal to those in the novice category up to those with a well-trained eye (and ear…). What is Drag Racing? In a nutshell, it is a contest of acceleration between two bikes over a measured distance. Two bikes going from a standing start to a fi nish line that is a measured distance away. Simple… Simple Power… Simple Beauty. Performance/Success is measured in two ways- Elapsed Time (time from Point A to Point B) and the infamous MPH. The ET drives the competition, the MPH drives the excitement.At an AHDRA race, the fi rst day is a day of qualifying- 16 Drivers make the fi eld for Race Day. On Day 2, it’s a simple matter of process of elimina-tion- because on Race Day, you race the bike next to you. If you beat the bike running next to you, you race again. If the bike next to you wins, you sit and watch that bike race again. Four rounds of Lightning bolts and Thunder to determine the Winner of the Day.Fun Facts to Know and Tell:·The Nitro Fuel class runs on Nitromethane, or Nitrocarbol- it’s chemical equivalent is CH3NO2. Don’t put that in your pipe and smoke it… ·Nitro bikes have upwards of 900 horsepower stoking their fi re;·Competitors are required to wear chest protection comparable to a bullet proof vest; ·Virtually anyone can compete in the E.T. Class of racing, as it pits competi-tors against each other based on a dialed-in, handicapped basis;·The G-force experienced by a Driver on the track is comparable to an astronaut taking off from Earth;·There are 14 AHDRA races in a season, running from March through November- the race at the Rock is the 13th of the 14 AHDRA racesDrag Racing is an up and coming sport. No question, nor doubt. Purses are still relatively small, but with the addition of Harley-Davidson’s V-Rod class this year, it is apparent Willie G. sees the potential. And when Willie sees the potential, it’s just a matter of time…That is what is so cool about this sport. Participants do it for the love of the game, and the adrenaline it shoots through one’s system. So the sport is as Pure as the Love of your Bike. Competitors compete for the sake of competition. And for the occasional whiff of Nitro… it IS an addictive smell… ;-)

Go to www.ahdra.com for an adrenaline rush. See you on the line next year.

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Valerie Thompson Sets Land Speed Record 145.647 MPH

The 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials, Sep-tember 4-7, 2006Best kept secret on two wheels is at the Famed Bonn-eville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah

Valerie Thompson AMA National Record, 2000 A-PF 145.647 MPH (A: Special Construction Frame, PF: Push Rod Engine, Fuel). One of Valerie Thompson’s goal’s was to participate in the 2006 International Motorcycle Speed Trials by BUB, not only did Thompson participate…she now owns the World Land Speed Record in the 2000cc A-PF class. Keith Ball, owner of 5-Ball Racing Team from Wilming-ton, California noticed Valerie’s talent, drive, and demon-strated skills on the AHDRA drag racing circuit; choose her to ride a 120-cubic inch Panhead, dubbed the ‘Salt Shaker’, across the historic Bonneville Speedway. Keith Ball, also affectionately known as ‘Bandit’, carries a salty

history of his own. Back in 1990, Keith was a crewmember of the Easyrider Harley-Davidson Land Speed Record Team, helping rider Dave Campos on his record attempt, to set an overall speed of 322.16 mph. The outright world land speed record for motorcycles remained unbeaten for over 16 years. The 5-Ball Racing Team spent an entire year to build this motorcycle specifi cally designed for the 2006 Bonn-eville International Motorcycle Speed Trials. The Salt Shaker was fi nished within hours of the team’s planned departure to Bonneville and when the team arrived at the Bonneville Speedway, it was Valerie’s fi rst look at the bike. This bike was never ridden ‘legally’ on the street and had zero miles on the speedometer until Valerie baptized it with some salt. This year the track conditions in Bonneville were the best ever experienced in the last 16 years. The surface was hard as concrete, but smooth as glass. Valerie rode the Salt Shaker down the fi ve-mile course with a record setting pass of 137.715 mph and made a return pass of 145.647 mph. This bike was so solid that it instantly dismissed her primary concern of any high-speed ‘wobbles’. Congratulations to Wil Phillips from True-Track for a job well done. With the experience gathered from this years’ event, the 5-Ball Racing Team are already furiously planning by building a totally new motorcycle, ‘Salt Shaker 2’, and would like to give Valerie a new goal to reach the magic speed of 200+ miles per hour…or more! Valerie would like to send a special thanks to Keith Ball for giving her such a great motorcycle for this years’ event. Barry Wardlaw of Accurate Engineering. Nyla Olsen, Glenn & Kerry Priddle (from Australia), Scooter Grubb, Christian Reichardt and Chopper -N- Grind. Valerie would also like to thank Delvene and Denis Man-ning, promoters of the 2006 BUB racing event, for all their help and efforts. Congratulations to Dennis Manning and to Chris Carr, setting a new record of 350.880 mph in the BUB ‘Lucky 7’ streamliner.


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Companies Will Develop Harley-Davidson Trikes MILWAUKEE, Sept. 1 -- Harley-Davidson Motor Company today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Lehman Trikes U.S.A., Inc. of Spearfi sh, S.D., for the development of three-wheeled vehicles, commonly referred to as “trikes.”

Plans call for trikes to be developed around a Harley-Davidson motorcycle product platform and sold as original equipment branded Harley-Davidson vehicles through authorized Harley-Davidson dealers. The Company has not announced the timing or other details of the product introduction.

“Trikes are another way we can inspire the dream of owning a Harley-Davidson,” said Harley-Davidson Vice President Ron Hutchinson. “Harley-Davidson continues to aggressively develop new products. We expect trikes to expand the appeal of our products to those who prefer either the styling or experience of three-wheeled riding,” Hutchinson said.

Lehman Trikes U.S.A. is a subsidiary of Lehman Trikes, Inc. of Canada, a recognized leader in the trike business for more than 20 years.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the

group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company, the only major U.S.-based motorcycle manufacturer, produces heavyweight motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel, and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles. Harley-Davidson Financial Services provides wholesale and retail fi nancing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson dealers and their retail customers.


CHECK IT OUT!!!!....NOW AVAILABLE - RIDE/EVENT FLYERS POSTED ONLINE You can now have your event/ride fl yer posted on our website, www.thunderroads-virginia.com. Each month, we receive many requests for submissions into our Calendar of Events Listing & also for free advertising space to post a ride fl yer. Our space is very limited anyways so we fi gured a way that we can help get the fl yer out there for you. There’s a special link on our homepage called “Let’s Ride” where your fl yers will be available for everyone to see! Each day, more readers & riders are clicking to Thunder Roads Magazine Mid-Atlantic for the latest ride updates & info available. HERE’S HOW TO GET YOUR’S POSTED: The cost is a one-time rate of $25 to get your event fl yer posted on this page for up to 2 months. Send check or money order to: Mid-Atlantic Thunder Roads, 1920 Centerville Tpke, Suite 117-270, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Be sure to mark in the memo portion, the name of the Ride or Event & date of the event that goes with the fl yer you’ll be submitting. Flyers must be emailed in .jpg or .pdf fi le format only AND have a resolution of at least 300 DPI. Email the fl yer as an attachment & include in the body of the email your contact name, address & phone to: [email protected] . Flyers will be posted within 3 busi-ness days of receiving your check.

What happens when you:1) have nothing to do2) own a sharp knife3) have a large lime4) own a patient cat5) drink too much tequila6) and it‛s football season?

Myrtle Beach Fall Myrtle Beach Fall Rally Oct 06Rally Oct 06By Ricky DerbyBy Ricky Derby

I stopped by the Dog House to watch the I stopped by the Dog House to watch the Free show by Stuntin‛ Inc but on one Free show by Stuntin‛ Inc but on one awesome show on the sportbikes & a 4 awesome show on the sportbikes & a 4 wheeler, these were some crazy freestyl-wheeler, these were some crazy freestyl-ing one wheel riders that I ever saw. I ing one wheel riders that I ever saw. I went down Wednesday and left on Sat-went down Wednesday and left on Sat-urday. I had some great riding & great urday. I had some great riding & great weather compared to back home. Not one weather compared to back home. Not one drop of rain there the whole time. Photo drop of rain there the whole time. Photo shows that the trafÞ c was not bad either. shows that the trafÞ c was not bad either. The photo of ocean Boulevard was taken The photo of ocean Boulevard was taken on Friday afternoon. The photo may prove on Friday afternoon. The photo may prove too that the attendance was down but too that the attendance was down but every one I met had a great time.every one I met had a great time.


3rd Annual Shenandoah Valley March of Dimes Ride for Babies Grottoes Va. October 1 2006

By Garth Hines

It was a bright sunny morning as riders pulled in for registration at the Grottoes Fire Dept. for the 3rd Annual Shenandoah Valley March of Dimes Ride for Ba-bies. Riders picked up their route sheets and souvenir pin for the Poker Run thru Albemarle County. The hearty band of 24 riders headed south on RT 340 thru Waynesboro, out 151 thru Nelleysford Valley and up the mountain past Crab Tree Falls and then took a short break. Riders fi nished the morning heading north on the Blue Ridge Parkway for an hour and down the mountain back to Grottoes. After arriving back at the Fire house, riders munched down on a hearty variety of lunch fi xins’, and then had the drawing for numerous door prizes. Local sponsors for the ride include Early’s Cycle Center, Shenandoah Harley Davidson and Blue Ridge Power Sports. The event and fund raising efforts of Diane Trammell and family raised a $1400.00 donation to assist local programs of the March of Dimes. One of the main programs is to provide care for micro preemies, infants born less than thirty-fi ve weeks term and weighing less than fi ve pounds. The University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville is the nearest facility that has the specialized equipment required for the care of these tiny, premature babies.



FAST, BUT FANTASTIC, CORN CHOWDER 2 Cups of Water 1 Pkg. of Creamy Chicken Ramen Brand Noodles 1 Can of Whole Kernel Corn, Drained 1 Can of Cream-Style Corn 1 Cup of Whole, Fresh Milk 1 tsp. Dried Minced Onion 1/4 tsp. Curry Powder 3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 Tbl. Crumbled Cooked Bacon 1 Tbl. Minced Fresh Parsley

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Break ramen noodles into large pieces. Add noodles and contents of seasoning packet to water. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes or until noodles are good and tender. Stir in corn, ream-style corn, milk, onion and curry; heat through. Then stir in cheese, bacon and parsley. Top with a dollop of sour cream. This quick soup is delicious! Serve it up with hot crusty bread and honey butter. Perfect for chilly days.

TO ALL OUR BRAVE, PROUD TROOPS....... YOU’RE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS DAILY. God Speed You Home.

TRUE FRENCH ONION SOUP, MADE SIMPLE 2 Cans of Campbell’s French Onion Soup 3 Beef Bouillon Cubes 1 Bag of Pre made Garlic Croutons 1 Bag of Chef’s Style Shredded Swiss Cheese 2 Small, But Deep Soup Bowls (preferably with a wide lip on the edge) I came up with this recipeafter ordering it at restaurants but it always being so ex-pensive. This is fast and economical, ready in3 minutes, and tastes totally rich.

Heat soup in a separate saucepan until good and hot. Add beef bouillon cubes and stir until well diluted. Do not water down soup. Fill soup bowls 3/4 of the way full with onion soup. Fill the remaining way with crou-tons. Push croutons down gently so they all get wet and down in the soup. Top off generously with Swiss cheese. Place under broiler and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Finish off with fresh cracked pep-per on top. This soup totally rocks!

GRILLED TUNA & JACK CHEESE w/ PURPLE ONION 1 Bowl of Your Best Tuna Salad Mix 2 Slices of Sour Dough Bread Per Sandwich 1 Tub of Your Favorite Margarine 1 Medium Sized Cast Iron Skillet 1 Small Purple Onion, Sliced Very Thinly Many Slices of Monterey Jack CheeseI make these regularly, and it’s weird that while a lot of people I make these for don’t particularly care for a regular tuna sandwich, when you grill it and add melted cheese they scarf them down! My mom made this sandwich all the time for me when I’d go to her house for lunch during work. Comfort food.....yum.

Get your skillet good and hot on medium. Butter up one piece of bread. On the piece you haven’t buttered, pile up some tuna salad on that piece. Place several thin slices of purple onion on mound of tuna, then top with enough slices of Jack cheese to cover thoroughly. Place a heaping teaspoonful of margarine in hot skillet to melt down. Put the buttered top on sandwich and put that face down in the pan and then butter the other top slice of bread while it’s in the pan . Stay with it and let it get golden brown, then fl ip it and cover if you want to help melt the cheese. Keep a close eye out, they burn easily. Plate up and eat up while good and hot.

HOT FESTIVE CRANBERRY DRINK 4 Cups of Frozen Cranberries 3 Qts. of Water; Divided 1-3/4 Cups Sugar or Splenda 1 Cup Orange Juice 1/2 Cup of “Red Hots” Candies 12 Whole Cloves Cinnamon Twirl Sticks for Garnish

Cook berries until pop (15 min.), Strain through a fi ne strainer; pressing with a spoon. Discard skins. Return cranberries pulp and juice to the pan. Stir in sugar, juices, red-hots and remaining water. Tie up cloves in a cheesecloth and add to mix. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar and candies dissolved. Discard cloves bag. Serve hot with a stick of cinnamon. Warms you all over.


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AAA PROMOTES USE OF AIR BAGS AND HELMETS FOR MOTORCYCLISTS The American Automobile Association has issued a press release urging motorcyclists to “explore new safety advances - including airbags” in an effort “to help motorcycle riders curtail the growing number of fatal crashes involving riders.” “AAA wants all motorists to be aware that tremendous growth in the popularity of motorcycling has added millions of new motorcycles and riders to our roadways,” said AAA President, Robert L. Darbelnet. “This means driv-ers need to be more aware than ever of how to share the road safely with motorcycles. And motorcyclists need to take every opportunity to increase their margin of traffi c safety… (and) better protect themselves by wearing protective gear, clearly illuminating their rides and looking into new technologies such as motorcycles equipped with airbags, the road can be safer for all of us,” Darbelnet said. “Promising new safety technologies - such as a motorcycle airbag system recently tested by AAA in cooperation with its equivalent motoring organization in Germany , ADAC – demonstrate that motorcycles can be equipped to provide much more protection for riders,” AAA said. AAA continued, “Motorcyclists owe it to themselves and their loved ones, to upgrade to a high quality helmet if they have not already done so, and to wear appropriate eye protection, footwear, gloves, and bright or refl ective riding apparel.” “Motorists too, need to play a larger role in motorcycle safety,” Darbelnet said. Approximately 50 percent all motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle, according to AAA.

AIR BAGS ON MOTORCYCLES SETTING A TREND As cyclist injuries and deaths increase, motorcycle makers are installing more safety features — such as making greater use of antilock brakes and adding air bags. Some people wonder how effective air bags will be, how much of a market exists, and how much they would save cycle owners on insurance. Honda Motor Co. added air bags in June to its fully loaded Gold Wing, an 860-pound touring bike designed for dis-tance driving in comfort and made near Marysville, Ohio. Honda began working on its air bag system in 1990 after determining that more than half of the motorcycle accidents that result in deaths or injuries occur when the front of the motorcycle strikes another vehicle or object. The cost of airbags adds about $1,500 on a $24,000 Gold Wing. Yamaha Motor Corp., with U.S. headquarters in Cypress , Calif. , is developing an air bag system and is using a scooter with air bags for research in Japan , according to the company’s Web site. Worldwide Riders, a Cheyenne, Wyo.-based motorcycle accessories company, sells vests with protective bladders that infl ate as riders are being ejected from their motorcycles. “The motorcycle manufacturers are engaging in a lot of R&D in the area of — some would call it safety, some would call it risk management,” said Tom Lindsay, spokesman for the Ohio-based American Motorcyclist Association. “It’s part of a trend.” Bob Hartwig, chief economist for the New York City-based Insurance Information In-stitute, said the insurance benefi ts of having motorcycle air bags prob-ably would be small because the devices protect only the driver and only in frontal crashes. Air bags in cars protect drivers and passengers in front and side crashes. Jake Balzer, an analyst with Guzman & Company, an investment banking fi rm, said there may be somewhat of a market for air bag-equipped motorcycles, but questioned whether Honda will sell that many unless states require motorcycles to have the devices. Tim Buche, president of the Motorcycle Industry Council, said many motorcyclists love new features and will be attracted to air bags. But he said the market will determine whether the idea will spread. “If air bags are going to be successful, they are going to be available on other motorcycles,” he said. “It remains to be seen.”

GOLDEN STATE ENACTS R-O-W LEGISLATION “I decided to sign this bill after extensive consideration and thorough deliberation with

proponents and opponents of this issue,” said California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in signing a bill to increase penalties against motorists convicted of a Right-of-Way violation that results in injury. “I remain committed to enhancing traffi c safety in California .” SB-1021, which was signed into law on September 30, imposes additional fi nes when a motorist is convicted of a traffi c offense that causes “bodily injury” or “serious bodily injury” to another person. The new law also mandates that the California Driver’s Handbook and the curriculum of traffi c-violator schools include information about “respecting the right-of-way of others, particularly pedestrians, bicycle riders, and motorcycle riders.” The R-O-W bill was sponsored by Senator Debra Bowen (D-28) and co-sponsor Assembly Member Bonnie Garcia(R-80), worked with ABATE of California in successfully lobbying SB-1021 into law. Sixteen states have now passed R-O-W Bills since Virginia passed the fi rst such legislation three years ago, spearheaded by ABATE of Virginia and the Virginia Coalition of Motorcyclists (VCOM) founded by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) Attorney Tom McGrath. They are: Arkansas , Georgia , Iowa , Louisiana , Maine, Missouri , New Hampshire , New York , North Carolina , Oklahoma , Pennsyl-vania , Virginia , Washington , West Virginia , Wisconsin , and now California .

CELEBRITY R-O-W By now you’ve probably read at least one report of Angelina Jolie’s sideswiping of a motorcycle, and injuring the teenage girl passenger, as she supposedly fl ed the paparazzi in India where’s she’s shooting A Mighty Heart. But a version of the story from the local Indian media relays the fi rsthand accounts of both the accident victim and an eyewitness: The student, Mittal Rawat (19), told Janwadi police and The Indian Express newspaper that; “Two vehicles were also proceeding towards the same direction and tried to overtake me. One of the vehicles brushed against my motorcycle and I fell down. Both the vehicles then sped away,” he said. Eyewitness Nikhil George, a student, said the two vehicles had jumped the signal; “Soon after jumping the signal, one of the four-wheelers hit the motorcycle. The rider and a girl riding pillion fell, but had a narrow escape,” he said. This Indian outlet’s version of events exemplifi es their apparent disinterest in milking the accident story because of a celebrity’s in-volvement; while young Rawat’s statement that “immediately following the incident, Jolie’s vehicle pulled up beside me and my damaged motorcycle, rolled down a window, and she asked how old I was. When I told her 19, she said to the driver, ‘No, he’s way too old to take home to Maddy and Shiloh . Let’s get out of here,’ and they drove off. I’m not sure what she meant by that,” would have set off a week of cover stories in the sensationalist American tabloid media, The Indian Express let it pass without further exploitation. But NCOM News Bytes won’t.

CALIFORNIA GOES HANDS-FREE California lawmakers have joined New York and New Jersey in requiring drivers to use hands-free headsets, earbuds or speaker phones. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the ban on handheld cell phone use while driving, and the new law goes into effect in July 2008. Violators face a whopping $20 base penalty - local fees can be added in - that rises to $50 for subsequent offenses.

LAW OF NATURAL SELECTION: “2 Killed In Motorcycle Crash; Police Say Rider Was On Phone. On October 9, a man and his wife were killed when the motorcycle they were riding missed a curve and ran into a concrete median in Ellettsville , Indiana , and police report that the driver was simultaneously talking on a cell phone and operat-ing the motorcycle when the crash happened. Neither was wearing a helmet.” This newspaper report was sent to us by Tiger Mike Revere,


Grand Opening Knuckleheads Roadhouse Virginia Beach, VA October 13, 2006


Helping the Kids of St. Judes Sunday, October 15, 2006By Garth Hines

Ride was Sponsored by Blue Ridge Power Sports, Harrisonburg, Va. and Star City Power Sports, Roanoke Va. Greg & Pat Kellam, owners of the Honda dealerships held the 1st Annual Charity ride and customer appreciation day. 85 riders left from Blue Ridge Power Sports at 12:00 to met with the 130 riders from Star City Power Sports at the Glen Maury Park Campground in Buena Vista Va. for an afternoon of Food, music, and fellowship. The band Cimarron pro-vided the vibes for the afternoon as riders munched on BBQ and fi xings prepared by Aramark catering. The Kellam’s event raised a donation of $4,000 for the St. Jude Children’s Hospitals. After refueling and batteries recharged many riders ventured up Rt. 60 and on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this weekend was perfect for the parkway, light traffi c, the sun beating down, and near peak colors. Looking forward to next years event.



Red FridaysVery soon, you will see a great many people

wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the “silent majority.” We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record break-ing numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.

Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops each Friday with dignity and respect started in October and will continue each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that ... every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, TV -- let’s make the Unit-ed States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once “silent” majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.

The fi rst thing a soldier says when asked “What can we do to make things better for you?” is ...”We need your support and your prayers.” Let’s get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.

REMEMBERING THOSE FORGOTTENNo one paid much attention to us when we returned - That was probably not such a bad thing.No one wanted to dwell on a lost cause -Best just to forget. We certainly weren’t heroes,And we didn’t expect to be treated as such;But a simple “thank you” would have been welcomed.Instead, it was always the uncomprehending stare. Toward the end, our wounds were more mental than physical. We, more than our predecessors, under-stood the futility of it all. Fear and sudden death, though no longer daily companions, were certainly not absent. In fact, toward the end, we began to kill each other. We hadn’t exactly lost - but, clearly, we had not won.Frustration, recklessness, and insubordination were emergent; Escape was sought through drugs and booze. The world’s mightiest nation was “standing down” in despair. So again as I join the crowd on 11 November in my adopted country Grateful for the sacrifi ce of earlier generations, I also remember those of my own generation of Americans Who never came back and, worse, have never even been mourned.

Paul Doyle, Vietnam veteran

Copyright © Veteran’s Day 1997, By Paul F. Doyle, All Rights Reserved


News BytesState Director of ABATE of Oklahoma and member of the National Co-alition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors. He has this to add as editorial: “This is one heck of a shame, especially when so many of us are actively campaigning to reduce the number of motorcyclist deaths and injuries associated with OTHERS yakking on cell phones! We certainly don’t need to contribute to these totals ourselves by vio-lating the Law Of Natural Selection, which is always out there to weed out the stupid,” said Tiger Mike, adding “Of course, the idiot media had to address that they weren’t wearing a helmet, but I don’t think it would’ve mattered in this case. The most important piece of safety equipment that needed to be used wasn’t, and that is what’s UNDER the helmet, not the helmet itself!”

MONTANA FACES HELMET LAW THREAT In a request sent to NCOM News Bytes from AMA Chairman Dal Smilie; “The MT Head Injury group is having a state Senator draft a helmet bill. First one they have tried in Montana since the early ‘80s,” going on to explain that ABATE of Montana is an NCOM Member Group that may need assis-tance “since we have not had a helmet law in a long time. So, let the folks out there know.” Glen Fengstad, one of the leaders of ABATE of Montana , and Vice Chairman of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors, reported during the 2006 NCOM Conven-tion that “Montana was vulnerable, and it seems to be coming to pass. We have a new State Board, which seems to be very ‘gung-ho’ and hopefully with guidance of Dal and myself and a few other ‘old hands’ we will again stave off this threat.”

IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL AGENDA FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY ImplementNAMS.org is a new website introduced by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to focus on improving rider safety and to help stem the rise in motorcyclist crashes by implementing the Na-tional Agenda for Motorcycle Safety. Released in November 2000 as a joint, two-year effort of NHTSA and the MSF, NAMS is a comprehen-sive blueprint and strategic vision for the future of motorcyclist safety. Intended to provide direction to the safety community for a decade or more, the plan addresses safety countermeasures on a variety of fronts. NAMS outlines 82 specifi c recommended actions to improve motorcyclist safety, categorized in fi ve major areas: research and infor-mation, and human, social, vehicle and environmental factors. The Na-tional Agenda for Motorcycle Safety was always intended to inspire the mobilization of efforts to promote and improve motorcycle safety on all levels. Dr. Sue Bailey, Administrator of the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration referred to the NAMS document in her Forward Letter as “…a blueprint for the future.” The Administrator also men-tioned in the NHTSA NAMS Forward Letter, “My challenge to you, the motorcycling and traffi c safety communities is to take action on those parts of the National Agenda that you can support so the recommen-dations become reality and motorcycle safety is enhanced.” She goes on to add, “I believe there is something in the National Agenda for Motorcycle Safety for everyone to work toward. The motorcycling and traffi c safety communities must give it life.” The MSF has established a NAMS Grant Program available for those who wish to implement in-novative projects based upon the recommendations provided in NAMS . This small-award grant program targets a broad range of grassroots efforts to improve motorcyclist safety. The grants, up to $10,000 each, may be used to jumpstart new programs or to support ongoing efforts that complement NAMS recommendations.

CELEBRITY BIKE BUILDER FACES DUI MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES IN FATAL ACCIDENT Billy Lane turned himself in to face DUI manslaughter charges, as Florida Highway Patrol spokes-woman Kim Miller said Lane’s blood alcohol level was .192, more

than twice the state’s legal limit of .08, when the accident occurred on State Road A1A south of Melbourne Beach leaving a 56-year-old male moped rider dead. The custom chopper builder was arrested on charges of driving under the infl uence manslaughter, driving with his license suspended and driving under the infl uence with serious bodily injuries stemming from the Sept. 4 accident that killed Gerald Vernon Morelock, a Sebastian Inlet park ranger who was killed in the head-on collision between his 1983 Yamaha moped and Lane’s Dodge Ram pickup when Lane attempted to pass several cars across a double yel-low section of the two-lane highway, violating Morelock’s right-of-way and killing him instantly. Lane was transported to the Brevard County Jail Complex where he was photographed and booked into the jail. He was released within 90 minutes on a $15,000 bond, offi cials said. The deadly crash was also not the only run-in with traffi c enforcement for the celebrity biker. Lane was recently cleared of drunken driving charges stemming from a June encounter with the North Carolina Highway Patrol who said Lane drove on the wrong side of a two-lane road without a helmet. Lane refused a breath test, which resulted in his license being suspended for a year. Miller said having a revoked license should have kept Lane from behind the wheel but apparently wasn’t enough to keep Lane from driving again.

WEIRD NEWS: ANGRY DRUNK DRIVER RUNS HIMSELF OVER A drunk driver, who drove at a gang of bikers while waving a pool cue, ran himself over after getting out of his car. The 50-year-old was driving along Highway 4 near Concord , California , when he saw the bikers, many of whom were wearing leather and skull caps. California Highway Patrol Offi cer Scott Yox told the San Francisco Chronicle the man waved a pool cue at the bikers and swerved his car towards them. The bikers split into two groups to get away and the irate driver aimed his car at two bikers who had pulled off the highway. He got out of his car with the pool cue - but before he could do anything, he was knocked down by his own car which had been left in reverse. The man was knocked into the highway and his car reversed into the center divider. Some of the bikers grabbed him and pulled him out of danger. Authorities said they had no idea why Brooks reacted the way he did to the bikers, who kept calm and didn’t retaliate. “We don’t believe they went to fi sticuffs with him,” said Offi cer Yox. The man suffered cuts and scratches and was taken to a near by hospital. He could face charges of assault with a deadly weapon and drink driving.

WIERDER NEWS: SOBER BIKER RUNS HIMSELF OVER A 17-year-old youth allowed 408 vehicles go over his body in Orissa’s Malkangiri district in India . Debraj Senapati, who practices martial arts, placed himself between two wooden slabs on a mud fi eld and allowed the vehicles - 404 motorcycles and four cars - to run over his stomach one by one in 20 minutes in the presence of thousands of people on October 9th. In the past, Senapati had allowed 70 vehicles - all motorcycles - to run over his body. He now plans to break the world record by allowing 500 motorcycles and fi ve cars to run over his body. “I aim to create a world record,” Senapati was quoted as saying by a local newspaper.

QUOTABLE QUOTE: “For if men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter...reason is of no use to us...dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the slaughter.” George Washington (1732-1799) Patriot and fi rst President of the United States of America


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Have you ever stopped into a cool little shop that not many people know about & you feel like you’ve just found a hidden treasure? Well, each month we’ll be featuring places such as these that have been found by our readers so that others can go check out these gems of the road for themselves. If you’d like to turn us on to someplace cool that you’ve been & you think we should spread the word – drop us an email & a picture or 2 anytime

COOL RIDZCOOL RIDZ

It’s been all for the love of motorcycles and everything affi liated with them over the past 25 years. Whether it’s riding, building, or drag racing them, makes the crew of Bobby, Chris and Eddie at Cool Ridz a must stop shop! From the second you come in to contact with these guys you notice their excitement, curios-ity and their friendliness, just being themselves

quality crafted bikes that are fun to ride everyday. Giv-ing the highest regards to even the little details on each and every motorcycle in addition to the respectful atten-tion to their customers, will no doubt end up making the guys at Cool Ridz your trusted friends. Cool Ridz can do service and maintenance on Harley Davidsons and metrics including upgrades and accessories. Custom paint work, powder coating and chroming are also avail-able. They will even make arrangements to pick up and deliver your motorcycle, always with the utmost care. Since not having alot of time to drag race since the shop has opened, Cool Ridz has kept showing their love for the sport by sponsoring The Tony Davidson Drag Racing Team. Get the attention you deserve and check them out at their shop in Herndon, Virginia, located at 265 Sunset Park Dr., on the web www.coolridz.com, phone 703-796-1888 or at the upcoming Dulles Motorcycle Expo in Chantilly, Va on December 30th and 31st. Until next month...Always Ride Hard, ~Linda



Virginia International Raceway TripBy: Jody Douglas

In late September my husband, John, and I rode our BMWs (R1150RT and R1100RS respectively) to Alton, VA to the Virginia International Raceway (VIR) for the Mid-Atlantic & Southeast Regional Championship Series races. The VIR is situated in the Southern Virginia countryside and is a beautiful course for riders and spectators alike. After registering, we rode from our room, which was a “garage suite” right next to the race track, to the Oak Tree Tavern, one of two eating places on the grounds of the Race-way. The restored Tavern is beautiful, and the food scrumptious. Races were run all weekend, with the “experts” starting fi rst and the “amateurs” following a few seconds later. Nate Kern, current South-east and Mid-Atlantic Region Champion, raced to several more wins over the weekend. Nate is one of the few racers riding BMWs on the circuits, and is a joy to watch. We rode home via the Blue Ridge Parkway,and spent an extra day at the Peaks of Otter Lodge while waiting for a new clutch cable for my bike. It conveniently broke just as we pulled into the Lodge! A quick trip to the Lynchburg, VABMW dealer for the cable, and my husband had me back on the road home. It was a great weekend full of exciting racing, relaxinghiking at the Peaks of Otter, and pleasant riding through thesouthern Virginia countryside.


The Origins of Veterans Day

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, became the focal point of rever-ence for America’s veterans.

Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on Novem-ber 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fi ghting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as “Armistice Day.”

Armistice Day offi cially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was “the War to end all wars,” November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle.

Armistice Day Changed To Honor All VeteransAn answer to the question of how to pay tribute to

those who had served in this latest, great war came in a proposal made by Representative Edwin K. Rees of Kansas: Change Armistice Day to Veterans Day, and make it an occasion to honor those who have served America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.

On Memorial Day 1958, two more unidentifi ed American war dead were brought from overseas and interred in the plaza beside the unknown sol-dier of World War I. One was killed in World War II, the other in the Korean War. In 1973, a law passed providing interment of an unknown American from the Vietnam War, but none was found for several years. In 1984, an unknown serviceman from that confl ict was placed alongside the others. To honor these men, symbolic of all Americans who gave their lives in all wars, an Army honor guard, The 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps day and night vigil.

A law passed in 1968 changed the national com-memoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic signifi cance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.


The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s Wild

The Joker’s WildThe Joker’s WildIn a Chicago hospital, a gentleman had made several attempts to get into the men’s restroom, but it had always been occupied. A nurse noticed his predicament. Sir”, she said “ You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall.” He did what he needed to and as he sat there, he noticed the buttons he had promised not to touch. Each button was identifi ed by letters: WW, WA, PP, and a red one labeled ATR. Who would know if he touched them? So, he did. He couldn’t resist. He pushed “WW”. Warm water was sprayed gently upon his bottom. What a nice feeling, he thought. Men restrooms don’t have nice things like this. Anticipating greater pleasure, he pushed the “WA” button. Warm air replaced the warm water, gently drying his underside. When this stopped, he pushed the PP button. A large powder puff caressed his bottom adding a fragile scent of spring fl ower to this unbelievable pleasure.. The ladies restroom was more than a restroom, it is sheer heavenly pleasure. When the powder puff completed its pleasure, he couldn’t wait to push the ATR button which he knew would be supreme ecstasy. Next thing he knew he opened his eyes, he was in a hospital bed and a nurse was staring down at him. “What happened?” he exclaimed. The last thing I remember was pushing the ATR button. “The button ATR is an “Automatic Tampon Remover”. Your penis is under your pillow.”

Actual and True Classifi ed Ad that ran in UT Gazette$10,000 06’ Suzuki GSXR 1000 Farmington , UT 84025 - August 7, 2006 2006 Suzuki 1000. This bike is perfect! It has 1000 miles and has had its’ 500 mile dealer service. (Expensive) It’s been adult ridden, all wheels have always been on the ground. I use it as a cruiser/commuter. I’m selling it because it was purchased without proper consent of a loving wife. Apparently “Do whatever the hell you want” doesn’t mean what I thought. Call Steve...(801) (number deleted to avoid further embarrassment).

A woman was helping her husband set up his computer, and at the appropriate point in the process, told him that he would now need to enter a password. Something he will use to log on.The husband was in a rather amorous mood and fi gured he would try for the shock effect to bring this to his wife’s attention. So, when the computer asked him to enter his password, he made it plainly obvious to his wife that he was keying in. P...E...N...I....S. His wife fell off her chair laughing when the computer replied: PASSWORD REJECTED. NOT LONG ENOUGH

Remember..... . SOME PEOPLE ARE A LOT LIKE SLINKIES.......... THEY ARE NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING, BUT..... THEY STILL BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN YOU PUSH THEM DOWN A FLIGHT OF STAIRS. :)

There are two statues in a park; one of a nude man and one of a nude woman. They had been facing each other across a pathway for a hundred years, when one day an angel comes down from the sky and, with a single gesture, brings the two to life. The angel tells them, “As a reward

for being so patient through a hundred blazing summers and dismal winters, you have been given life for thirty minutes to do what you’ve wished to do the most.” He looks at her, she looks at him, and they go running off together behind the shrubbery. The angel waits patiently as the bushes rustle and giggling ensues. After fi fteen minutes, the two return, out of breath and laughing. The angel tells them, “Um, you have fi fteen minutes left.” The male statue asks the woman statue, “Would you like to do it again?” “Oh, yes let’s,” she replies! “But let’s change positions. This time, I’ll hold the pigeon down, and you crap on its head.”

A man walks into a drug store with his 8-year old son. They happen to walk by the condom display and the boy has seen them before and always been fascinated and decides to ask his dad what they are all about. “What are these, Dad? To which the father matter-of-factly replies, “Those are called condoms, son. Men use them to have safe sex.” “Oh, I see,” replied the boy. “Yes, I’ve heard of these in health class.” He picks up a package of 3 and asks, “Why are there 3 in this package?” The dad replies, “Those are for high school boys, ONE for Friday, ONE for Saturday, and ONE for Sunday. “Cool” says the boy. He picks up a 6 pack, “Well then, who are these for?” The dad replies, “Those are for college men. TWO for Friday, TWO for Saturday and TWO for Sunday.” “WOW!” exclaimed the boy. “That is so totally cool.” He picks up a 12 packs and screams at his dad, “Dad, who in the world uses these?”. With a sigh and a tear in his eye, the dad replies, “Those are for married men, son. ONE for January, ONE for February, ONE for March...M. B. had lived a long and satisfying life as a skirt chaser-horn dog, but was now in his 90’s and residing in a local nursing home. Well, most of his life the “B”ster had preferred his women quite a bit younger than him, so when he began residing at the nursing home, he noticed the average age of any female resident was about 75, and this was just not acceptable to his standards. One day, one of the younger and feistier nurses’ aide approached M.B., “I know just what you’re wanting, and for $25. I’ll have sex with you right over there in that rocking chair.” M.B. looked surprised but didn’t say a word. The nurse continued, “For $50. I’ll do it with you on that nice soft sofa over there, but for $100. I’ll take you back to my room, light some candles, and give you the most romantic evening you’ve ever had in your life.” M.B. still says nothing but after a couple of minutes, starts digging down in his pants pockets. He pulls out a wrinkled $100. bill and holds it up, proudly. “So, you want the nice romantic evening in my room,” says the nurse. “Get real,” M.B. says, “Do me four times in the rocker”.

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL of our Service people at home and all our Troops far way from home. You have all our gratitude, love and prayers.


A.B.A.T.E. of West Virginia1st Annual Eastern Panhandle Chapter Family Picnic

On September 23rd the Eastern Panhandle Chapter of ABATE held its 1st annual family picnic at the Armstrong Ranch in Falling Waters, WV. Ronnie Armstrong and his family graciously offered the use of their grounds and even had a hog roasted for the event. Our hats go off to the Armstrong family for all their hospitality!There were plenty of activities for everyone. The most popular activity for the younger set was a moon bounce and the adults enjoyed the classic bluegrass of the New Moon Band. After the band fi nished, a DJ played a variety of music and even offered karaoke! Everyone enjoyed the impromptu hayrides around the pasture where the pony, goat, and llama got lots of attention.We had a horseshoe tournament played on two pits, but the daylight ended before the fi nal game so the last two teams agreed to donate the “proceeds.” Unfortunately, the bike games were cancelled due to too much rain. But let’s not forget about all that food! The fl ower-fes-tooned hog, brought in on a huge wooded “tray,” was great! The EPC provided some tasty fried chicken and almost everyone brought some sort of dish to pass. My favorites were the desserts! (I did leave a few bits of des-

serts for others to sample.)Everyone who came had a great time. Some brought tents or campers and stayed the night and I heard rumors that later in the evening there were some not-so-willing swimmers in the pool!In other happenings: On October 1st we, along with The Rock (Martinsburg, WV), The Canterbury Center (Shep-herdstown, WV), and the WV Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, put on a ride to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. Thankfully the weather cooperated and we had beautiful, sunny skies for most of the day. Since I managed to forget my camera, you’ll have to take my word for it that the ride’s back roads route wound through some beautiful scenery. We ended the ride at The Rock where we had an auction further benefi t the As-sociation. In total, we raised almost $1200 dollars.

Randy Kidder, Vice PresidentA.B.A.T.E. of West VirginiaEastern Panhandle Chapter


FREEDOM RELIEF RIDE V Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, Staunton, VA

Freedom Relief V was a ride for LCPL Jason Redifer, a local Marine who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2005. His mother, two brothers and stepfather accompanied us to Washington and we went to his gravesite together. While we were up there we also visited the gravesite of SGT Michael LaLush, also a local Marine KIA in Operation Iraqi Freedom. We were fi lled in on his life by his mother and father. We had 114 bikes total that rode with us to the National Cemetery and collected approx. $2500.00 for the Jason Redifer Scholarship Fund.



Charlie Jackson Wins OCC BikeCharlie Jackson won the lucky draw for a free Orange County

Chopper’s bike, as the fi nale of the Nashville stop on the OCC In America 2006 Tour. The sharp chopper’ black, with yellow and red fl ames, will look great in Charlie’s hometown of Ashland City. Even though Charlie is with Chromemasters, he won’t have much op-portunity to add much to this tricked-out ride. Chromemasters had plated the Statue of Liberty, Lincoln, and I, Robot bikes, for OCC, now Charles has one of his own. He was the fi rst male and, also, the fi rst winner, to be present at a tour stop, for the award. Turns out, he was one of the Covenant Confi rmers, who helped load up our bikes, on the trailer, after the deer decided to ride, with me, back in June. Proves that good things happen to good people.

Nashville was the third stop of the four stop tour, with the fi nal stop to be in Austin, TX. The Teutuls and their crew from the American Chopper TV show, spent a busy three days in Music City. It started out with a VIP Kick-off Party at the Opryland Hotel on Friday night. I was lucky enough to score a pass and joined the other attendees in enjoying free food and drink, while eyeing the Theme Bikes, which were brought on the tour. These bikes were built on the TV show. The Fire Bike was the headliner, with which the attendees could have their pictures made (for free, even). The Black Widow, POW/MIA, Mickie-Vinnie, and Comanche Bikes, along with several others that I can’t name were on display. Beautiful bikes, but I don’t think I would want to ride one to Sturgis. Paul Sr., Paulie, and Mikey staged a question and answer session, followed by an autograph signing, which also included Vinnie, Jason, Rick, Christian, and Cody. As an aside, if you’ve never seen “Divine” at Opryland, you need to. This lady is painted green, covered in leaves, and gets in some positions you won’t believe. She will blend into the foliage and people walk right past, not ever seeing her. Really neat.

Friday night, Judy and I went down to Riverfront Park to join in the event. While sampling the free VIP beer, we had a chance to swap stories, with several of the shop crew. Yes, Paul Sr. really does yell and throw stuff, in the shop. No, Mikey isn’t as dumb as he acts. He

On Saturday, I skipped the charity ride, but went back to Riverfront

Of course the highlight of Sunday was the bike give-a-way, and

Part of the proceeds went to the Music City Foundation. The event


THUNDER FOR THE PARKDecember 2nd, 2006 – Virginia Beach, VA

To give a little more background on the story behind the Mt Trashmore Skatepark fi re, we’d like to share the following: Excerpts take from The Virginian-Pilot By DUANE BOURNE © August 16, 2006

VIRGINIA BEACH - A sudden, suspicious fi re wiped out part of the skate park at Mount Trashmore on Wednesday morning. The fi re was reported at 4:11 a.m. by a motor-ist who was driving past on Interstate 264. Before long, the fi re intensifi ed to three alarms. When it was over, half of the skate park had sustained irreparable damage. All that remained for displaced skaters and riders was the vert ramp that opened in February, which was yards away from the fl ames. The city built the fi rst skateboard facilities at Mount Trash-more in the early 1980s, with two asphalt “snake runs” at Encore Hill. Later, a vert ramp and small half-pipe were added. When those ramps wore down, the present skate park was built in 2003 for $300,000.

Donations Being Accepted for the Skate Park Rebuilding Fund

All money donated will go to the rebuilding of the Skate Park at Mount Trashmore ParkThe Skate Park at Mount Trashmore Park was heavily damaged in an early morning fi re on August 16, 2006. Initial estimates place the cost of rebuilding the skate park at $200,000. The Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation has generously agreed to collect donations from the public to help us rebuild the skate park.Anyone interested in making a donation should send a check, payable to “Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation” (with “Skate Park Rebuilding Fund” written in the note fi eld), to

Skate Park Rebuilding Fund c/o Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Foundation PO Box 2237 Virginia Beach, VA 23450

For more information about the Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation Foundation, please visit http://www.vbprf.org or e-mail mailto:[email protected].

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Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Williamsport10210 Governor Lane Blvd - Suite 2004

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Harley-Davidson of Maryland Inc/Elkridge Buell

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Haus of Trikes12636 Sunset Ave. Unit F5

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North Carolina

Curly’s Harley-Davidson/Buell3825 Reidsville RoadWinston-Salem, NC

336-722-3106

Davis Harley-Davidson2215 Hanford Rd.

Burlington, NC 27215(336) 227-1261

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Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson8739 Highway 158

Harbinger, NC 27941(252) 491-2091

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Nag’s Head Harley-Davidson4104 S. Dare Trail

Milepost 13 (Highway 159 Bypass)Nags Head, NC 27959

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Outer Banks Harley-Davidson1223 U.S. Highway 17 South

Elizabeth City, NC 27909(252) 338-8866

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Virginia

Al’s Towing & Nicky’s Custom5570 Raby Rd

Norfolk, VA 23541(407) 455-6667

www.alstowing.com

American Legend Custom Motorcycles10611 Wards Rd

Rustburg, VA 24588(434) 821-5303

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Bayside Harley-Davidson3403 High StreetPortsmouth, VA(757) 397-5550

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Black Wolf Harley-Davidson18100 Black Wolf Lane

Abington, VA 24211(276) 628-5822

Burcham Cycles, Inc.1500 Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA(804) 526-2300

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Busted Knuckles Custom Cycles128-4 Windy Hill Lane

Winchester, VA540-545-8733

Catlin Kustom Cycles1909 Boulevard

Colonial Heights, VA804526-2208

www.ckccustoms.com

Chix Custom Cycles3745 Shore Drive

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 363-2453

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Chopperz 4 Life Mfg Inc.22 Zerkel StreetLuray, VA 22835(540) 743-2925

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Classic Twins19363 Brandy RoadBrandy Station, VA

(540) 829-0313

Coleman Power Sports435 S. Washington St.

Falls Church, VA(800) 888-3619

Coleman Power Sports14105 Telegraph Rd.

Woodbridge, VA(703) 497-1500

Colonial Harley-Davidson/Buell1701 Temple Parkway

Prince George, VA(804) 861-4700

COOL RIDZ265 Sunset Park Dr

Herndon, VA(703)796-1888

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Cycle Creations4230 Lankford Hwy

New Church, VA 23415(757) 854-4144

Departure Bike Works5216 Hull St

Richmond, VA(804) 231-0244

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Devil Dawg Custom Cycles14512 Lee Road Units C, D & E

Chantilly, VA 20151(703) 378-4115 or (888) 550-9810www.devildawgcustomcycles.com

East Coast Harley/Buell17975 Main Street

Dumfries, VA(703) 221-3757

Full House Cycles100 Full House Drive

Winchester, VA540-667-0088

Gator Hole Powersports342 Mecklenburg DriveChase City, VA 23924

(434) 372-1771

Grove’s Winchester Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.140 Independence Drive

Winchester, VA 22602(540) 662-4468

Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson/Buell6450 George Washington Memorial Highway

Yorktown, VA(757) 872-7223

Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg20452 Timberlake Road

Lynchburg, VA434-237-2381

Harley-Davidson of Wytheville430 Lithia RoadWytheville, VA276-228-9000

Iron Core977 Chimney Hill Shopping Center


Iron Sports Custom Cycles3520 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA(540) 366-0042

Jim McClure’sMaster Performance Cycles

3707 Rochambeau Dr.Williamsburg Va. 23188

757 566-0544 Fax [email protected]

King’s Restoration36 Cloverdale Pl.Cloverdale, VA(540) 966-3911

Mark Long Cycleswww.marklongcycles.com

68 Cool Springs RdFredericksburg, VA

(540) 899-6700&

22890 Quicksilver DrDulles, VA

(703) 661-8600

Nicky’s Custom Auto & Cycle5570 Raby Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667Nicky’s cell: (757) 407-2696

www.alstowing.com

Outlanders4768 US Highway 211 West

Luray, VA 22835(540) 743-2040

www.outlanders.wsemail: [email protected]

Patriot Harley-Davidson9739 Lee Highway

Fairfax, VA(703) 352-5400

ProStreet Cycles8075 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Richmond, VA 23237(804) 271-7766

www.prostreetcycles.net

Revolutionary Harley-Davidson6401 Richmond RdLightfoot, VA 23090

(757) 565-5122

Richmond Harley-Davidson10441 Washington Highway

Glen Allen, VA(804) 550-9280

Riders, Inc928 Cycle LaneSouth Hill, VA877-913-1379

www.ridersinc.net

Roanoke Valley Harley-Davidson/Buell1925 Peters Creek Road

Roanoke, VA 24017(540) 562-5424

Rob’s Used Harley PartsHerndon, VA

(703) 476-6607www.robsusedharleyparts.com

Rocket Rogers Old 97 Choppers2830 Riverside DriveDanville, VA 24540

434-792-3132www.rocketrogersmotorcycles.com

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell213 Rolling Thunder Lane

Staunton, VA(540) 213-7433

www.shenhd.com

Southside Harley-Davidson/Buell, Inc.385 North Witchduck Rd


South Richmond Harley-Davidson Shop10011 Hull Street

Richmond, VA(804) 745-3445

Stonewall Cycle705 E. Stonewall

Front Royal, VA 22630(540) 631-7544

Suicide Jack Choppers2520 Waco Street

Richmond, VA 23294(804) 501-0006

Email: [email protected]: www.SuicideJack.cc

Thunder Road Harley-Davidson4960 Riverside Drive

Danville, VA 24541-5630(434) 822-BIKE (2453)

www.davishd.com

Tidewater Motorcycles Inc.4324 Godwin Blvd

Suffolk, VA(757) 255-4200

Tom’s Custom Cycles7203A George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt17

Yorktown, VA(757) 898-7702

Top Notch Custom Cycles2011 Princess Anne Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3456(540) 899-9929 www.topnotchcustomcycles.com


Waugh Enterprises385 Waugh Boulevard

Orange, VA(540) 672-5550

Whiskey Bent Choppers25419 Constitution Highway

Rhoadesville, VA(540) 854-9208

Whiskey Choppers(757) 961-6333 www.whiskeychoppers.com

Manufacturing & Service Facility:612 Industrial Park Drive

Newport News, VA

Whitt’s Harley-Davidson/Buell Sales, Inc.9321 Center Street

Manassas, VA(703) 369-7077

www.whittshd.com

West Virginia

Cole Harley-Davidson1804 Bland St.

Bluefi eld, WV 24701(304) 324-8116

Mike’s Harley-DavidsonHighway 119 Preece Bottom Rd

Delbartown, WV 25670(304) 426-4241

Help Me Ride – Motorcycle Financing1-800-881-6002

www.helpmeride.com

Virginia

Dye Art Custom Airbrush & Graphics200 Commerce Circle, Suite L

Yorktown, VA 23693(757) 596-1867

www.dyeart.com

Epstein, Sandler & Flora P.C.413 W. York StreetNorfolk, VA 236101-800-9-THE-LAW

The Law Offi ce of Tom McGrath1-800-321-8968

www.motorcyclevirginia.com

Virginia

Diva Customs501 17th St.

Virginia Beach, VA 23451(757) 428-DIVA

www.divacustoms.com

Fast Lane Biker Gear & Accessories166 S. Rosemont Rd. Ste. G

Virginia Beach, VA 23452(757) 340-4446

Harley-Haven1920Atlantic Ave


Mr. D’s Leather & Novelties9902A Warwick BlvdNewport News, VA

(757) 599-4070

Reeps Riders3601B E. Ocean View Ave

Norfolk, VA 23518(757) 362-3971

www.reepsriders.com

Route 17 – The Rider’s Highway3403 High Street (Hwy 17)

Portsmouth, VA 23707(757) 967-8268

[email protected]

The Shade Treewww.myshadetree.net

757-435-2457

Trends6405 Williamson Road

Roanoke, VA(540) 362-9790

West Virginia

C/A Bike Accessories1615 Wichest Ave.

Martinsburg, WV 25401(304) 263-8229

[email protected]

Clark Insurance Agency4709 Mason Rest Ct.

Richmond, VA(804) 271-1961

North Carolina

Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseOn the Bypass, Hwy 158

Kill Devil Hills, NC(252) 449-CRAB

Krazy’s SaloonRt 1 South

Rockingham, NC 28379(757) 327-1837(910) 610-3839

Mako Mike’s RestaurantMP 7 – US 158 Bypass

Kill Devil Hills, NC252-480-1919

Virginia

Boneshakers Saloon1297 W. General Booth Blvd


Chillin & Grillin Shack2097 New Market Rd

Richmond, VA(804) 795-4114

Club Car Café18497 Dunne Ave

Parksley, VA 23421(757) 665-7822

The Cactus Steakhouse & Saloon6401 George Washington Memorial Hwy Rt 17

Yorktown, VA(757) 898-8500

Damon & Company Sports Bar & Grill7104 George Washington Memorial Hwy

Rt. 17 NorthGloucester, VA(804) 693-7218

www.damonsbar.com

Dirty Dick’s Crab HouseRudee Inlet

Virginia Beach, VA(757) 491-DICK

HOOTERs of TidewaterVirginia BeachChesapeake

WatersideNorfolk

HamptonNewport News

HOOTERs of Chesterfi eld1211 Huguenot Rd

Midlothian, VA(804) 378-9464

HOOTERs of Chester2401 West Hundred Road

Chester, VA(804) 425-9464

HOOTERS of Fredericksburg10400 Spotsylvania Ave

Fredericksburg, VA(540) 898-8044

HOOTERS of Richmond7912 West Broad Street

Richmond, VA(804) 270-9464

Hoss’s Deli806 Old Oyster PointNewport News, VA

(757) 596-9104

Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café4207 Wards RdLynchburg, VA(434) 832-1555

Mary Jayne’s Lazy Horse Bar & Grill565 Cedar Road

Chesapeake, Va 23322(757) 549-0367

Randzz Restaurant & Pub6001 Holland Rd.Suffolk, VA 23437(757) 657-9331

EVERY NIGHT IS BIKE NIGHT!

Virginia

Bayside Harley-Davidson2211 Frederick Blvd I-264 Exit 5

Portsmouth, VA 23704757 397-5550

www.baysidehd.com

Eagle Rider Motorcycle Rental14159 Mariah Court

Chantilly, VA703-802-9860

1-866-268-6782www.eagleriderdc.com

Harley-Davidson/Buell Shop of Ocean City10716 Ocean Gateway

Berlin, MD(410) 629-1599

Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson8739 Caratoke Highway

Harbinger, NC 27941252 491-2091

www.kittyhawkhd.com

North Carolina

Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, Lodge,Sports Center & Marina169 Walnut Island Blvd

Grandy, NC 27939(252) 453-4153

www.outerbanksbikerally.com

Comfort Inn Oceanfront South8031 Old Oregon Inlet Road

Nags Head, NC(800) 334-3302

CHARTER BOAT AMETHYST. Rehobeth Beach, DE (1/2 an hour north of Ocean City MD) on Indian River Inlet. All types of Salt Water Fishing. Rods,

Bait & Tackle furnished. Call Capt. Paul 1-800-999-8119 website: www.atbeach.com/amethyst

Two Feathers Tattoos“Art With A Pulse”

(757) 575-5977

Southern Attitude BandCountry * Southern Rock * Classic Rock

For Bookings Call Ben Duncan (757) 713-2088

The Rhythm PigsContact: Timmy Fodrey

(757) 961-9020www.rhythmpigs.com

Al’s Towing of Virginia – 24 Hour Service5570 Raby Rd.

Norfolk, VA 23502(757) 461-7097, (757) 455-6667

Al’s cell (757) 407-2735www.alstowing.com

Private Motorcycle LessonsIn The Wind With A Friend

Bonnie French – Certifi ed Instructor(804) 720-6457

Website: www.privatemotorcyclelessons.com

Bob Chapman – The Biker’s Realtor926-A J. Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601

(757) [email protected]

John McCormickFamily Realty GMAC

3420 Holland Rd. Suite 107Virginia Beach VA. 23452

(757) [email protected]

www.familyrealtyGMAC.com

Marcus Griffey or Steve SchwabUnited Capital Mortgage

780 Lynnhaven Pkwy Suite 420Virginia Beach, VA 23452

(757) 619-5712 or (757) 403-0708100 % FINANCING NO CLOSING COST

WE ARE A BANK/BROKER

Segeleon Racing LLC(757) 651-7451

Email: [email protected]

Trailer World1982 George Washington Memorial Highway

Gloucester Point, VA 23062www.vatrailerworld.com



2nd Annual Woofey FestIn Memory of Gary Woodford, Milwaukee Iron’s fabricator and friend As I stood in the fi eld overlooking the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains I wondered, Why are they fi ring a cannon?So I asked Gary’s wife, Holly. ( a lovely lady, quiet and gentle in demeanor). She told me that Gary’s favorite song was “Human Cannonball”. “ When he passed away last year his ashes were loaded in that cannon and shot out across this valley to the mountains he loved.” What a perfect tribute a year later. He is truly missed by all.The festival was organized by Dan Moon of Prototec Technologies, Gary’s nephew, Daniel Tabor and many friends. Money from the festival was given to Gary’s wife to help her with expenses. Although he was a Discovery Channel Star, there were no “royalities” to support her after Gary’s departure from our world.Cattle Annie’s Restaurant and Entertainment hosted the weekend. Their parking lot full of vendors and motorcycles, their staff put in some long hours but never lost their smiles and excellent service. In fact, they went above and be-yond to make everyone welcome. All proceeds collected at the door were donated to “The Woofey Fund”. If you’re going to the Blue Ridge Mountains, they are a MUST STOP for wonderful food and great entertainment. They host some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Visit them at www.cattleannies.com. It never ceases to amaze me when attending a function like this, how much talent there is out there. Yes, we all keep track of the “big name” bike builders, but here, right here in Virginia, are some of the most creative around! Not one of them had an attitude, You know what I mean…we have all met that kind. These men and women were down to earth with a quiet pride that made them approachable.

Milwaukee Iron www.milwaukeeiron.comGangster Choppers www.gangsterchoppers.comAmerican Legends www.americanlegendcustomcycles.comLone Stallion Motorcycles www.lonestallionmotorcycles.com Kirks Customs www.kirkscustoms.comConfederate Cycles of Lynchburg, VAMr. D’s Leather of Newport News, VA

The bike show was “eye candy”. The burnout pit -well not many wanted to buy new tires, but still others just went for it! The parade to Gary’s collection of en-gines was made safe (by blocking intersections along the route) by the Lynch-burg & Amherst Cities police departments. Thank you to the men and women who wear the badge!!Lynchburg Virginia, motorcycle enthusiasts and the world misses you, Gary. We ride because some cannot.

Be Safe, Beth Albert



THUNDERTHUNDERon the roadon the roadMy break from traveling abroad had to end after my relaxing trip to New Hamp-shire and my visit with V-Twin Cycle Inc. I loaded up my gear and hopped on a plane for what I refer to as “Crossing the Pond.” This is my humorous way of saying, “sitting on a plane for 10 hours across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.” I landed in Frankfurt Germany but not long enough to enjoy a brat and some great German beer. I had a fl ight to catch to Riga, Latvia. Now your probably asking what was I doing going there? I asked myself that same question being completely ignorant to anything about Latvian Heritage besides they were a former Soviet block country. Here is a quick history lesson. The town of Riga is over 800 years old. Latvia was actually formed in 2000 B.C. from merging tribes. It was actually in 1710 that Latvia fell to the Russians who remained in control of the country until its independence was declared in 1990. Ok, so here I am thinking I will be going to cold desolate country, boy was I wrong. Well not about the cold part. It was just going into winter there so I got a preview of the forty-fi ve degree weather we are in store for soon. Riga was a beautiful city with grand architecture and bustling with people. I found out after I got off the airplane that I could actually go to the Olympic park and ride a real bobsled down experiencing several G’s of force for a few seconds. I knew Iwas going to like it there! Turns out we did not get to bobsled because it was not cold enough to freeze the track and it just wasn’t the same with the wheels attached to the sled! We did fi nd some interesting things such as the Russian prison experience where you are kid-napped on a tour and put in an old Soviet Jail for two hours after a fun mock interrogation, no thank you. The one I liked was advertised as Vodka and Shotguns. You are taken out to an old soviet bunker and given all the Vodka you could drink then allowed to shoot what-ever weapons you want off in the barren woods. Somehow alcohol, fi rearms and me although tempting, would prove to be unwise. I took a van over to a city called Liepaja for the remainder of my trip where I stayed at the Hotel Amrita. I was shocked to see a Harley-Davidson dealershipon my way out of Riga however it was closed so I could not get a T-Shirt. I had a blast in Liepaja and met some of the nicest people. The Offi cers from the border guard took us out regularly and taught us a very important les-son. Americans who are used to bars closing at 2am should not party with Eastern Europeans who don’t start at the bar till 2am. These people take Vodka as serious as a religion and I will tell you that after a few nights of shots with them, I was praying! I found a monument on the beach, which paid tribute to American aircrews that fought bravely in the region during WWII. We rented a car and crossed the border into Lithuania to a city called Palanga for the day just so we could get the passport stamp and try some new food. I recommend this trip to anyone. The Baltic States are beautiful and the people are amazing. If you hit up Liepaja go to a club called Big 7. Its like nothing you have experienced in the US. If you want to know more about it ask me in person at an event (hint: not for print.) There were bikers abound on the streets on everything from Harleys and Hondas to Vespas and Ducatis. I rounded off the trip with a stop over in Frankfurt Germany where I got to enjoy some cold ones with the good ole’ boys from the US Army base over at O’Reilly’s before I crossed the pond back to VA. Its good to be back and looks like my travels will remain local for the next few months. Next up is a weeklong trip to Tampa FL where an average Wednesday bike night draws over 1,000 bikes. Now that is what I’m talking about! See you on the road.

Mike”Hammer”

Latvia



POINTMAN PERSPECTIVENovember 2006GIVING THANKS It’s that time of the year. I can already smell the turkey cooking. I can see it sizzling through the glass in the oven door. Don’t you love Thanksgiving? The cool air of Winter is stirring things around and it is a glorious season of the year. Thanksgiving, obviously, is a time set aside to thank God for all that He has done for us. Is one day a year suffi cient? I don’t think so. Giving thanks should be a daily occurrence. Look around you at the beauty you have been blessed with. Count the many blessings in your life. Many are walking through trials and sufferings. Trag-edy has struck for many and life seems overwhelming. Everything seems to be totally out of kilter and you ask “ Why should I be grateful to God for this mess I’m in?” James: 2-4 (NKJ) says “Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have it’s perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” God does not cause bad things to happen. Jesus Himself said that “this life will bring tribulation. “You are not promised protection from trials, but that He would walk through them with you. Take a personal assess-ment of your life. Do you have an “attitude of grati-tude?” Do you whine and complain about everything and / or everybody? Do you take personal responsibility for your own actions and words? Can you admit when you’re wrong? Are you a “ good neighbor?”

Look around and see the good in God’s creation. Look for the good in others. Be grateful for the little things. If you have a family, hug your wife, tell her you still love her. Grab your kids and hug them, let them know Daddy is grateful for them. In this season of giving thanks to God for all He has given you, take a few minutes and thank Him for the men and women in the armed forces of our country. Thank Him for those who have stepped forward to defend our nation against any and all oppressors, who fi ght on foreign soil to free others from tyranny and oppression; many of whom do not even like us or appreciate what we’re doing for them. Give Thanks for our country’s veterans. The sacrifi ce made by these men and women makes it possible for us to enjoy the freedoms we have today. Many made the supreme sacrifi ce and we must honor their memory and always be grateful for them. There are many vets today who need your help, the VA Hospitals are full of them. Do you know a vet in need? Honor our war veterans. They have earned our respect and gratitude.

“May the road rise up to meet you,may the wind always be at your back,may the rain fall gently on your fi elds,

until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.”

( Old Irish Prayer )Via Con DiosReverend Rock

OOOPs – We are so blessed to have such amazing spiritual writers on our staff for this page each month. Just a quick note to let you all know about a little photo mishap in our Oct. issue. That beautiful article about Autumn which was written by Rick “Preacher” Saunders did not include his picture (the one shown on that page was Rocky Angone). We apologize for this & want Preacher Rick to know that his presence & blessings were truly felt within his wonderful message…many thanks.



Club DirectoryABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fi ght to

protect our rights. “No matter what you ride, we want YOU! Info: Mike (703) 321-

0714 Leg hotline 800-3-ABATE-4

ABATE of VA/Blue Ridge Meets at 7 pm on 2nd Thursdays at Pano’s Rest. in Harrisonburg.

Info: (434) 248-6211

ABATE of VA/Battlefi eld Chapt. Meets 3rd Wed. @7:30 pm at Guisseppe’s Italian Rest. Contact Red

(434) 535-0608

ABATE Blackwater Chapter of VA Meets 2nd Tues at 7:30 pm, Jordans Rest. 1200 Armory Dr.,

Franklin, VA

ABATE of Virginia/Ironhorse Cavalry - Lynchburg & surrounding counties. Coordinator Ricky “Rebel” Banks (434)

239-4170. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at Marilyn’s Hot Rod Café at 7pm

ABATE of VA/Olde Dominion Chapter Meets at JV’s Restaurant at 6666 Route 50, Falls Church, Virginia. First Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Info

[email protected]

ABATE OF VA/Star CityMeets 7 pm, 2nd Wed @ Starters, Colorado Street in Salem VA.

Info:(540) 985-6808.www.starcityabate.freeservers.com [email protected]

ABATE of VA/Tidewater Meets 3rd Tues 7pm at House of Eggs in Norfolk. Info: (757) 560-

6892 [email protected]

ABATE/FIRST CAPITOL CHAPTER Meets 1st Sunday @ 10 am at Williamsburg Moose Lodge #757

5429 Richmond Road

ABATE of River City Meets 3rd Sunday - Starting Sunday, Oct. 15 we will meet at 5pm at Talon’s (formerly known as Beefeater’s). Talon’s is located at

11800 Hull Street Road (Rt.360) (804-744-9541). It’s about a mile east of Rt.288 (third light). Contact Steve at [email protected]

or (804) 743-2038

American Cruisers Chapter Chesapeake, VA Jack Wright (757) 465-8578,

[email protected] www.americancruisers.us

American Cruisers Chapter 144 Suffolk, VA Bill Brewer (757) 255-4200

American Cruisers Chapter 145 - Virginia Peninsula President: Bill Pauls, (757) 879-6811,

email: [email protected], web: http://www.aca145.org

The American Legion Riders of Post 284 P.O. Box 57 Colonial Heights, VA 23834, (804) 526-4167, email:

[email protected]

Army of The Lord, Virginia (Virginia Beach) Christian Riding Group

Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. 7:30 pmOverseer: Rich “Sluggo” Segarra 757-450-4190

[email protected]

Bayside Hog – Meets 7pm on 3rd Friday at Bayside Harley-Davidson

Outer Banks HOG – Meets 2pm, 1st Saturday at Outer Banks Harley-Davidson

Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc. 501 ©3 Non-Profi t Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Offi ce: (301)

893-2900 Email: [email protected]: www.fi reupthundrout.com/bikerswithheart

Motto: We Ride Because We Care

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA Chapter V Hampton Roads

Meets 4th Wed every month 7 pm, 110 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA

Club President – Susan Taylor (757) [email protected]

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~vze4sw29/bkva5.htm

Blue Knights Law Enforcement MC/VA VIIIMeets on 1st Wed at the Charlottesville FOP Lodge

Info: Willie Barnett (804) 589-1824

Blue Knights Virginia Chapter IIIRichmond, VA (804) 379-0578

Blue Ridge Christian Riders CMA Chapter 264Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm Roanoke Valley Harley-

Davidson dealership. Contact: Steve Lemay (540) 721-1969, Graffan Reynolds (540) 588-6191, Dave Miller (540) 362-3962

Buell Owners in the DC areaMeets 1st Sat, 10 am at H-D

Central Virginia Chapter of the Victory Motorcycle ClubBill Robinson, Chapter PresidentEmail: [email protected]

Cell: (804)339-3784 Home: (804) 737-7910

Central VA Trail RidersMeets 7 pm on 1st & 3rd Tues.

At a Richmond Rest. Info: (804) 272-8038

Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348

www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Java Rock in Manassas

@ 9:30 am, President – Rick Saunders, [email protected]

CMA/Blue Ridge Christian Riders (Roanoke area)Meets 3rd Mon. at RVHD 1925 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA

Info: (540) 588-6191

Concours Owners GroupCOG – Northeast Area www,concours.org/ne

Mid-Atlantic Region Luray, VA #1887Patrick Sprague (540) 743-4874Email: [email protected]

Down By Law 757 MC Clubwww.downbylaw-mc.com President – “Quiet Storm”

Email: [email protected]

EZRR Club, Inc. Richmond, VA Info: (804) 932-4784/www.riders-inc.com

GWRRA chapter K of RoanokeMeets 3rd Thursday, Holiday Inn Airport

Web address: http://www.communities.msn.com/GWRRAVAKChapter Directors: Jerry & Linda Hall (540) 387-0897

GWWRA Chapter D of Richmond VA2236 Cedar Crest Rd. Richmond, VA 23235

GWTA THE LOONEY TOON RIDERSMeets at 460 Western Sizzlin, 2nd Sat each month at 2 pm

For more info call (540) 265-2986

Hampton Roads Southern Cruisers Riding Club Chapter #26Website http//bikers.crusading.org/“Cruiser” Mosher 1st Offi cer HRSC

[email protected]

Heaven Bound Bikers Meets 2nd Sat. each month 9am riders in South Hill (434) 372-3785

a great ride after each meeting

Heaven’s Saints Motorcycle Ministry4181 Worsham Rd. Powhatan, Va 23139 (804) 598-9026;

[email protected]

Honda Riders Club (HRC), Appalachian M/CMeetings & open rides on 4th Sundays, 11 am at Loudoun

Motorsports in Leesburg, VA Info: (703) 777-1652

Honda Riders Club (HRC)Manassas Honda Rider’s Club Meets 1st Tues 7:30 pm Stonewall

Jackson VFD7814 Garner Road, Manassas, VA Info: (703)361-2233

Indian Riders GroupVA Beach Indian Riders Info: (757)449-6017 www.vabirg.com

LadyRiders, Inc. Motorcycle Club - Northern Virginia Area Meets 2nd Monday of the month, schedules rides 4th wked of month

See www.ladyriderinc.com or write [email protected]

Queen Beez Motorcycle & Social Associationwww.queenbeezmsa.com P O Box 35396

Richmond, VA 23235 [email protected]

Richmond Riderswww.richmondriders.com 2nd Sunday every month meets for

Bikes in the Bottom 9:30am Poe’s Pub on Main St. Contact Jason [email protected]

Rolling Thunder, Inc. – Chapter 4 VAMeets the 3rd Monday of each month at Billie Joe’s 2004 Ward Road

Website: www.rollingthunder1.com. New members please email Kirk @ [email protected] or Chris @ [email protected]

Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 2 VAMeets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at The

American Legion Post 25. 7609 Marshall Ave. Newport News , Va. (757) 245-4532. For more

information please contact Walt Troy (757) 874-4751 or Jenelle Barrack (757) 871-1143 or visit our website at

www.rollingthunderva2.org

Shenandoah Valley HOGMonthly meeting @ Verona, Va. Moose alternates

2nd Sunday next month 2nd Tuesday. hog hotline (540) 946-9992, www.shenandoahhog.com

SONS OF THUNDER MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES1509 Chesapeake Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23324

www.sonofthundermm.com [email protected] meet every fi rst Saturday of each month at thunder alley

Call for directions 757-543-1857 or 757-619-4073Also we have JC’S Fellowship Church where bikers are welcome

Come as you are – meeting place: Thunder AlleyTimes: Sunday 9 am & 6 pm; Wed. 7 pm; Thurs.

(Recovery Program) 7 pmAll our runs go to JC’S Recovery House – All people that

we help through this house are by application and acceptance based on they’re desire for help

The Southern Cruisers Riding Club Hill City Chapter of Lynchburg, VA

Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at Big Licks Tropical Grill @ 6:45. Any inquiries please email the following: Phil

Stanley 1st Offi ce SCRC Hill City Chapter [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] or visit our website

at www.hillcitycruisers.com

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 1885461 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 http://

vbstar.mav.net email:[email protected], contact Lisa Laufer @ (757) 646-6738 or (757)646-6734

[email protected]

Star Touring & Riding Chapter 208 - Richmond, VaMeets the 3rd Thursday each month, check the website for more

info. http://startouring.org/chapter208/ Contact: Bob Gagne (804)458-4759 or [email protected]

TAMA – TIDEWATER ALBEMARLE MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION. ALL clubs or any organization that hosts rides/

events are welcome to attend. Come out & meet some good people from all around the area. We’re all working together so that each

one our rides/events can be scheduled not to confl ict with others & then we can all have a successful turnout. Our meetings are held @ 7PM on the 3rd Thursday of every month (except December) at the Golden Corral, on the corner of Volvo Pkwy & Battlefi eld Blvd in

Chesapeake, VA

Virginia Freedom RidersP O Box 1387, Suffolk, VA 23439-1387 www.vfr.race.com

President: Bernie Adams Email: [email protected] Membership Offi cer: Sandy Cartwright email: [email protected]

V MAX Owners Association Eric Ellerman- Regional Director,

8009 Robincrest Ct., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (919) 567-1991 home, (919) 244-4660

cell, 150*132514*24 Nextel Direct ConnectJimmy Rey - Chapter Leader Virginia/District of Columbia,

5901 Atteentee Rd Springfi eld, VA. 22150-3906, Day: 703-560-0600 x 15, Cell: 703-618-2333

Tony Waterman - Charlotte, NC Chapter Leader, 6144 Roseway Ct., Harrisburg , NC. 28075-6509, Eve: 704-454-5753

Williamsburg Riders MC ClubContact: John Heckman at [email protected]. We

meet the 4th Thursday of each month – see web page for location. www.williamsburgriders.org

Wings Over HistoryGold Wing Road Riders Assoc. Appalachian Region N. Virginia

District Georgia & Ken Sladak, Directors, 9612 Alfaree Rd., Richmond, VA 23237

Women on Wheelswww.womenonwheels.org NOW FORMING VA CHAPTER Call

(800) 322-1969 or email: [email protected]


AngieAngieAngie Davidson was a long time Angie Davidson was a long time passenger and is now the fi rst time passenger and is now the fi rst time rider. Residing in Virginia Beach rider. Residing in Virginia Beach with her husband, Shane and their with her husband, Shane and their two children, Aubree, 6 years old two children, Aubree, 6 years old and 15 month old Kaiden. Cheers to and 15 month old Kaiden. Cheers to her friend Jen who taught Angie how her friend Jen who taught Angie how to ride on a Honda Shadow 250 just to ride on a Honda Shadow 250 just only back in April of this year! Al-only back in April of this year! Al-ways smiles while riding with family ways smiles while riding with family and friends she can hardly wait to and friends she can hardly wait to go cruise around on her own bike, a go cruise around on her own bike, a 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom next time her Dad is in town Custom next time her Dad is in town instead of being on the back! An-instead of being on the back! An-gie’s fi rst real event was braving the gie’s fi rst real event was braving the masses during the recent Rumble masses during the recent Rumble Thru The Tunnels in Hampton Roads Thru The Tunnels in Hampton Roads where she had a great time and where she had a great time and looks forward to many other events looks forward to many other events to come in the near future!to come in the near future!

ShaneShaneShane Davidson living in Virginia Shane Davidson living in Virginia Beach, VA grew up riding dirt bikes Beach, VA grew up riding dirt bikes & motorcycles in the Hampton Roads & motorcycles in the Hampton Roads area for years. When Shane isn’t area for years. When Shane isn’t busy working at Area Equipment busy working at Area Equipment Rental of Norfolk he fi res up his 2005 Rental of Norfolk he fi res up his 2005 Detroit Chopper always enjoying the Detroit Chopper always enjoying the ride, whether it be if he’s by him-ride, whether it be if he’s by him-self or cruising with his wife Angie, self or cruising with his wife Angie, uncles, or other family & friends. uncles, or other family & friends. Ready with reservations for this up-Ready with reservations for this up-coming spring 2007 Myrtle Beach coming spring 2007 Myrtle Beach Bike Week, until then he will enjoy Bike Week, until then he will enjoy passing the time being a cool dad to passing the time being a cool dad to his 15 month old son Kaiden, count-his 15 month old son Kaiden, count-less trips around the block to give less trips around the block to give his 6 yr old daughter, Aubree, rides his 6 yr old daughter, Aubree, rides on the motorcycle around the neigh-on the motorcycle around the neigh-borhood, and then with excitement borhood, and then with excitement he chuckles, “It’s hunting season!”he chuckles, “It’s hunting season!”


Documents

Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - November '06