Thunder Roads Virginia Magazine - September '09

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Kelly Werrell

Special Thanks to: Warren Ells - our wonderfully talented layout guy who designs our pages & puts all the pieces together for us each month, Rod The Magnificent - for his killer ad designs & Bill of WCFStudios.com, our webmaster, who keeps our site rockin’ on the web. Also many thanks to all of our readers, advertisers & those of you out there that spread the word or pass a magazine to a friend who’s never heard of us before - You ALL are what keeps the Thunder rolling through the Mid-Atlantic!

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Mid-Atlantic, visit the Advertising page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia.com or contact

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Covering the Mid-Atlantic region in the states of Virginia, Maryland & DC

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(Charlottesville & surrounding areas in Northern VA)

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(Hampton Roads & surrounding areas including the Peninsulas & the Eastern Shore)

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Layout & DesignWarren Ells – Art Director, Thunder Publishing

Rod the Magificent – Ad Designer

On Eagles WingsReverend Rocky AngonePreacher Rick Saunders

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Sound CheckCathy “BZgal” Clare & Chris “Tigger” Rockhill

Laurie Schober

Tech TipsAaron Johnson

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Writers/PhotographersBeth AlbertBo Albert

Regina Alpaugh Melissa Ashcraft

Cathy “BZgal” ClareRicky Derby

William C. FrohmillerChris “Coyote Killer” Holden

Becky LawsonChad Quinn

Chris “Tigger” RockhillDave SuttonKelly WerrellTim Wilmoth

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Hey everyone! The month of September always brings on changes for most of us with the kids going back to school and the daylight hours gradually getting shorter. Life is full of changes & challenges anytime of year – always keep yourself prepared because sometimes those changes that we get faced with can either “make us” or “break us”. I know many people going through some very rough times right now with their job situation, family/home issues and personal relationships. Sometimes looking at everything all at once can be extremely overwhelming. Taking care of the most important things 1st & then tackling the rest, one at a time, helps a lot. I try to look at life’s challenges as being on a bike ride. It is definitely easier if the road is smooth & straight so that you can ride almost effortlessly on your journey. Even coming across a few curves here & there isn’t too bad. Not that we choose to, but sometimes life can bring you to a ride a lot like the Tail of the Dragon – those of you who have ridden the “Dragon” know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s a thrill ride for many bikers & they go back to it time & time again just for the rush. Its one sharp curve & turn after another for many, many miles. It requires your undivided & focused attention the entire trip. You have to hang on tight, keep yourself at a safe speed & use your better judgment to make it safely through it. There are places that you can stop to take a break so you can map out how far you’ve come & still have yet to go. This is not an advertisement for the “Dragon” by any means but I wanted to share with you all how to possibly look at & deal with life’s challenges when you find yourself faced with what seems to be endless sharp turns. Just go through one turn at a time, taking a break occasionally to see how far you’ve gone & prepare yourself for the next leg of your trip. Eventually, you will make your way through. When you do, you’ll feel great about your accomplishment & will be a stronger person for it. You can do anything if you just put your mind to it.

Here at Thunder Roads, my staff & I are always so grateful for the support that we receive from all of the businesses that advertise with us. I know I mention this quite often, but we want everyone to know that our advertisers are the ones who make this magazine possible to reach you every month of the year. Yes, our Crew works as a team to put this together for our readers but it’s the advertising dollars from the businesses that place ads with us that pays for the entire production of our magazine. They are the ones who are keeping it FREE for you. The more advertisers we have, the more magazines we can print each month to reach more riders. We’ve been out on the road for our motorcycle communities for over 7 years now & with the support from our current & future advertisers, we plan on ALWAYS being out there for you. I highly encourage you to stop in to visit them, buy a little (or a lot) of something & let them know that you saw them in Thunder Roads – this is a great way to say “Thank You” to them for helping to bring our magazine to you.

Speaking of saying “Thank You”…I’d like to remind you all that next month is “BIKER APPRECIATION MONTH”. We started this 3 years ago as a way to honor & say a big THANK YOU to the bikers of the Mid-Atlantic for all that they do throughout the year to raise money to help others. We’re encouraging all “biker friendly” businesses to offer you a special “something” next month in appreciation of your kind hearts & generosity. The October 2009 issue’s front cover & Proud To Be An American pages will be dedicated to YOU…hope you’ll join us for this very special edition of Thunder Roads.

Peace, love & happiness to you always…stay safe on your roads!

Kelly

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORCONTENTS

Calendar Of Events............................................4

Proud To Be An American..............................8

Hot Shots..............................................................12

KISS.....................................................................15

Clubs & Organizations..................................23

The Joker’s Wild..............................................28

Biker Friendly Directory..............................32

NCOM News Bytes..........................................36

On Eagle’s Wings.............................................39

Advertisers Index..........................................40

SEPTEMBER

Sept 3rdFundraiser for April Brenner Norfolk, VA Held at Bar Norfolk in Norfolk, VA. Visit http://www.FuzionInk.com for details

Sept 4th – 6th 9th Annual Outer Banks Bike Show Grandy, NC Bike Show, Vendors, Bands, Great Food, Cold Beer, Bike Games. This event benefits the Navy Seals and Victory Junction Gang Camp. Your support will help our military families and also help critically ill children. We appreciate your continued help and support for this great event - This is our 9th year! FREE vendor space - We are asking that vendors make a tax deductible donation to the Naval Special Warfare Foundation. For availability, call 252-453-2261 (Restaurant) or Email: [email protected]. Event location: Barry’s Walnut Island Restaurant, 169 Walnut Island Blvd., Grandy North Carolina 27939. Lodging accommodations visit www.walnutisland.com. Camping is available – email [email protected]. For more info visit www.barrysbikerally.com

Sept 6th 6th Annual Pirate's Run Elizabeth City, NC $1000 to the Pirate with the key to the Treasure Chest. Live Music, Food, Vendors, Tattoo Contest, Tons of Door Prizes. Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, Elizabeth City, NC. Benefits Camp Celebrate-Camp for burn injured children. www.outerbankshd.com 252-338-8866

Sept 7th Labor Day

Sept 11th Patriot Day

Sept 5th3rd Annual Colonial Parkway Bike Run Norfolk, VA DJ Hollywood’s. Meet at the Harbor Inn at 10:30 am (Norfolk, VA). Ride starts at 11:00 am. Party at the Harbor Inn after the run. For more info call DJ Hollywood-757-235-5424, Harbor Inn-757-588-9687. ALL BIKERS ARE WELCOME

Sept 12thSRMC’s Disabled American Vets Poker Run Camden, NC The Southern Riders Motorcycle Club will sponsor our 3rd. annual Poker Run and Auction for the Disabled American Vets of Elizabeth City NC. Food, Drink, 50/50 and auction. Register 10am to 11:30 am starting at the SRMC Club house at the intersection of Rt.158 and Rt.34 in Camden North Carolina. For more info call Gman @ 252-722-2943 or Strings @ 252-216-7004

Sept 12th Valley Thunder XVI Staunton, VA *Premiere of 2010 line of motorcycles *Food & Beverage Vendors *Huge sales throughout dealership. Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell, 213 Rolling Thunder Lane, Staunton, VA 24401, 540-213-RIDE. Visit www.shenandoahhd.com for details

Sept 12thSecond Annual Special Bikers for Special Olympics - Farmville, VA This event has two poker runs. Both poker runs begin at Fireman’s Sports Arena on Zion Hill Road in Farmville. Registration begins at 9:00 am. Riders go out on the first run at 10:00 am and the second poker run begins at 11:00 am. There is a $250.00 purse for each run. The ride ends with a bike show. The entry fee is $10.00 per bike. There will be awards for best in show. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, food, bike wash, door prizes, dance and more. For more information call (434) 315-8929,, or go to http://www.ccusa30.com.

Sept 12thHampton Roads H-D New Model Open House - Yorktown, VA Visit www.hrhd.com for details or call (757) 872-7223

Sept 17th – 20th DelMarVa Bike Week Ocean City, MD Delmarva Bike Week - four monster locations around Ocean City, Md. at Harley- David son of Ocean City, Harley- David son of Seaford (De.), Winter Place Park, Salisbury and Seacrets Niteclub, Ocean City. More than 200 vendors, celebrities, manufacturers, custom builders, charity rides, bands, thrill shows, FREE CTM Customs custom bike

giveaway, FREE Truckin’ America trailer giveaway, win big money with the Cruzin’ The Coast Pin Run, more. www.delmarvabikeweekcom

Sept 17th – 20th8th Annual Atlantic Bike Week Party Ocean City, MD Join us for the 8th Annual Atlantic Bike Week Party at the Atlantic Hotel in Ocean City, MD. 3 Full days of Music, Food & Fun! Live Bands featuring Thunderfoot & The Blue Lords. Burnout Pit, T-shirts & much more. Vendors Wanted!! Don’t miss out on all the FUN! Atlantic Hotel, Boardwalk & Wicomico Street, Ocean City, MD, 410-289-9111, 1-800-3-ATLANTIC, www.atlantichotelocmd.com

Sept 19thSouthside H-D New Model Open House Virginia Beach, VA Info 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com

Sept 19th 2nd Annual Fall Motor Show Elizabeth City, NC Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles-All models welcome. Food, Music, Trophies. Outer Banks Harley-Davidson, Elizabeth City, NC/US 17 South.www.outerbankshd.com 252-338-8866

Sept 19th3rd Annual Jim Orange Memorial Poker Run Brandy Station, VA Culpeper Chapter ABATE of Virginia will host the 3rd Annual Jim Orange Memorial Poker Run Saturday, September 19, 2009. Run starts at AJ’s Grocery & Deli, 19417 Brandy Rd, Brandy Station, VA, (Right off the Rte 29 Brandy Station exit). Sign up from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. $15 per hand, cash prizes. Proceeds to benefit the Culpeper Food Closet.RD

Sept 20thA Day in the Country Smithfield, VA / Isle of Wight County Fair Smithfield, VA Registration 9 am to 10:30 am. American Legion Post 49, 818 S. Church St., Smithfield, VA 23430. A Day in the Country Kurt Beach Benefit Motorcycle Ride Shotgun Start Poker Run / Last Bike out at 10:30. Final Destination is the Isle of Wight County Fair! Come see all the Fair Attractions plus National Recording Artist Confederate Railroad. Cost $20 rider / $10 passenger. (Fair Admission is included). Check out our web site at: www.thefairiscoming.com. Or contact: 757-365-6325.

Sept 20th 3rd Annual Pony Run Harbinger, NC Music, Food, Vendors, Poker Run. To Benefit the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson, Harbinger, NC. www.kittyhawkhd.com 252-491-2091

Sept 20th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Sept. 27th.

Sept 20thRiders Against Diabetes Poker Run - Gloucester VA Team DreamCatchers is having a Poker Run to raise money and awareness for Diabetes. Several of us live with this deadly disease everyday, please help us fight it. Registration starts at 10:30am, first bike out at noon. $10 Per Rider, $5 per passenger, $5 for extra hand. Start and finish at Damon’s Sport’s Bar and Grille Rt. 17 Gloucester, Va. Stops at Big Daddy’z Cycles in Hayes, Revolutionary Harley Davidson in Williamsburg and West Point stop to be determined. Prizes for best and worst hands. We will have raffles, 50/50 and a DJ. Email any questions to: [email protected]

Sept 20thDesperado’s M.C. Hope Haven Poker Run – Chesapeake & Suffolk VA Poker Run To Benefit Hope Haven.This is a local organization that helps people in our community.Music and food $5.00 per person admission.Start at Jokers Bar and Grill 9:30-11:00.Ending at Randzz Rt.58 Suffolk V.A.For info call 757-287-9641

Sept 22nd 1st Day of Fall

Sept 26th4th Annual Superkids Bike & Car Show Prince George, VA 4th Annual Superkids Bike & Car Show from 9 AM - 5 PM at Prince George High School located at 7801 Laurel Springs Road, Prince George, VA 23875. This is a Judged Show! $5,000 in CASH AWARDS. Dash plaques to 1st 200 registered. 25 Car/Truck Trophies, 14 Bike Trophies, and a total of 60 Plaques, with 20 in early to 1954, 20 in 1955-1972, and 20 in 1973-Present classes. Pre-registered only $20 before September 12th. $25 afterward. Drawing for pre-registered $100 gas card. Goody bags, live auction, raffles, 50/50’s, food, DJ, Miss VA 2009, dunking booth, face painting, and more. Sponsored by Hopewell-Prince George Civitan Club. All proceeds to benefit Superkids Group Home Project. Vendor spaces available. $30 for 10x10. Auto vendors spaces $35 with space as needed. Info: Morris Hudgins 804-919-4246 or 804-458-8216. Vendor info call Julia Skeens 804-722-1511. Superkids Ministries Web site: http:// www.skmi.org

Sept 26th Bikers for Babies-March of Dimes Ride Portsmouth, VA Live Music, Food, Ride Pin, Vendors. Bayside Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth, VA. www.baysidehd.com 757 397-5550

Sept 26th New Model Year Open House Ft Washington, MD Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC will be celebrating the New Model Year with an event-filled day. Food, entertainment, sales, contests and a great time! 9407 Livingston Rd. Ft Washington, MD 20744. www.hdwash.com, phone 301-248-1200, 10am to 4pm.

Sept 26thRide to Forget-Me-Not 2009 Poker Run Colonial Heights, VA Get out your motorcycle and join the Tri-Cities Alzheimer’s Association and the Red Knights for food, fun, and prizes at the Third Annual Ride to Forget-Me-Not Poker Run. The ride begins and ends at Fort Clifton Park in Colonial Heights. Check in and on-site registration begins at 8:30am and the first bike heads out at 9:00am. All proceeds will go to benefit the mission and programs of the Tri-City Alzheimer’s Association to help patients of Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Registration fee is $15 per bike and additional $5 for a companion rider. Register or find out more by contacting [email protected] (804)526-2359 or go to our website at http://www.alz.org/grva

Sept 26thBoy Scouts of America Charity Ride Portsmouth, VA The Virginia Rider Training Program is sponsoring its first annual Charity ride. This years charity will be the Boy Scouts of America. Riders will meet at the TCC Campus in Portsmouth between 8am and 9am on 26 September. The rider will begin between 915 and 930. Cost of the ride is $25.00 per bike (1 or 2 riders) and will include lunch at Pierces BBQ in Williamsburg. The ride is set to be approximately 120 miles. POC is Stan Wilcox at [email protected].

Sept 30th – Oct 3rdMyrtle Beach Bike Days Myrtle Beach, SC www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

OCTOBER

Sept 30th – Oct 3rdMyrtle Beach Bike Days Myrtle Beach, SC www.myrtlebeachbikeweek.com

Oct 3rdClifford Ruritan Old Fashioned Sorghum Festival – Clifford, VA Come see the Ruritans cook Old Fashioned Sorghum Molasses and Brunswick Stew in the village of Clifford, Virginia. Watch the VA State Championship Jousting Tournament. See and talk with Civil War reenactors. Enjoy food, music, dancing, entertainment, arts & crafts, antiques, gifts, collectibles, jewelry, quilts, wood crafts, garden ornaments & more! Proceeds benefit local community charities. Free admittance, $5 parking for cars, $1 motorcycle parking (It’s a BEAUTIFUL ride!). State Road 610, between Hwy 29 and SR151, 755 Fletchers Level Road, Clifford, VA, 24533(434) 946-2208

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Oct 3rdHampton Roads H-D 31st Anniversary Yorktown, VA Visit www.hrhd.com for details or call (757) 872-7223

Oct 3rdPoker Run for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Prince George, VA Poker Run to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital will be held rain at shine on Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 2009 from Colonial Harley Davidson, 1701 Temple Ave., Prince George, Va. 23875, . Registration starts at 9:30 a.m., first bike out at 10, last bike out at 11. $10 for driver and $5 for rider. This ride is approximately 100 miles round trip. There will be a DJ & live music, food and drink (no alcohol), various vendors, MOPAR car show, door prizes, raffle and 50/50. Again, this will be held in Prince George, Va. to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. For additional information, please contact [email protected], see http://capitalcityscrc.org or call 804-347-3345.

Oct 3rdFall Bash Mineral, VA Wilson’s Custom Scooters Fall Bash, 11637 Jefferson Hwy, Mineral V.A. 23117. We will be having our Fall Bash on October 3rd 2009 events include a bike rodeo, bike show, live band, poker run food and refreshments fun for all.

Oct 3rdDeparture Bike Works Open House Party Richmond, VA Come celebrate 37 years with us at Departure Bike Works. See what is going on at the shop and look at our latest builds. The event will be held rain or shine at our shop: 5216 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23224.You can call the shop at 804-231-0244 or e-mail us at [email protected] check us out at: http://www.departure.com.

Oct 4thTama Poker Run & Bike Show Chesapeake, VA Tama Poker Run & Bike Show Sunday October 4, 2009.Poker Run Registration 9:30-11:00 at Lazy Horse, 565 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake, VA.23322 (757)549-0367 and First Flight Motorcycles 8291 Caratoke Hwy. Powell’s Point N.C.(252)491-5080.$10 Per Bike, $5 Per Passenger. Bike Show Registration 11:00-1:00 at Softtails Saloon 198 Shortcut Rd. Barco, N.C.(252)453-8436. Bike Show Classes: Ladies, HD Sportster, HD Rubbermount, HD Touring, HD Softail, Foreign, Chopper, Antique, Factory Custom, and Special Construction. Food & Entertainment. For info contact Holly Hoffler at (757)538-3944 or http://tama.crusading.org

Oct 2nd – 4th 2nd Annual Outer Banks Bike Fest – Harbinger & Nags Head, NC Bike Show, Poker Run, Guided Tours. Kitty Hawk Harley-Davidson/Nags Head Harley-Davidson. www.kittyhawkhd.com 252-491-2091

Oct 9th – 10th Rumble Through The Tunnels-Fleet Ride Portsmouth, VA Largest Motorcycle Event to Honor our Troops. Welcome Party, Live Music, Vendors, Miss Fleet Ride Contest, Tattoo Contest. Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Give-A-Way!! Bayside Harley-Davidson. Portsmouth, VA/I-264/Exit 5. www.baysidehd.com 757 397-5550

Oct 10thSouthside H-D Open House Virginia Beach, VA Info . 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com

Oct 10thCycle Thunder Open House Richmond, VA Cycle Thunder in Richmond VA will be having it’s fall open house on October 10, 2009. Lots of food, great prices on all the gear you need for fall riding, bike show with prizes, other vendors, door prizes and more to come. Sign up for our email updates at www.cyclethunder.com. See some pictures of our spring openhouse on our facebook page or on our website. www.cyclethunder. SEE YOU THERE!

Oct 11thFall Foliage Poker Run Beautiful Poker Run thru the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia with the Shenandoah Valley Harley Owners Group cost $10 all riders welcome prizes awarded weather/h.o.g hotline 540-946-9992 or www.shenandoahhog.com

Oct 11th8th Annual Suffolk Swamp Roar Suffolk, VA A scenic 80-mile escorted ride around The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. $20 per person includes event t-shirt, post-ride reception with food and entertainment and free entry into Peanut Fest. Suffolk Visitor Center at 757-514-4130 or http://www.Suffolk-Fun.com

Oct 15th – 18th Biketoberfest Daytona Beach, FL

Oct 17thArizona Joe’s & Graffitis Bike Show Mechanicsville, VA Bike Show at Arizona Joes in beautiful downtown Mechanicsville, Virginia, to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All proceeds will be donated to help fight breast cancer. Live bands, demonstrations, and trophies. Sponsored by Arizona Joe’s Pub and Grille, Graffiti’s Ink Gallery, and Richmond Harley Davidson. Please contact Rex Wiltshire at (804) 240-2114 for more information

Oct 18thBenefit for April Benner Va Beach, VA We are in the process of organizing a benefit for April Benner (hit and run victim) that will start with a motorcycle run beginning at Chix Custom Cycles in Va Beach, VA and will end at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, in Va Beach, VA, to be held on Sun., Oct 18th. Registration will be from 9:30 - 11:30 and the ride will begin at 11:45 to conclude at Knuckleheads by Noon. The band Motorpsychic (www.myspace.com/motorpsychicband) will play beginning at 1:30 PM. Since this is a huge undertaking, we will need ALL the help we can get to get this underway and make this event a huge success for April. We need many new items to be donated for AUCTION at this event!!! Any ITEM, or gift certificate, donated with a value of $200.00 (or more) will put YOUR business name, or logo, on the event flier which should be ready for distribution by Sept 1st, providing we get sufficient sponsorships by that time.Please message me, if you can assist, and I will be glad to contact you at my earliest convenience! Many thanks! Laurie Schober, [email protected]. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Event: 10/18 to be held at:Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 401 N. Witchduck Rd, Va Beach, VA 23462, Contact @ Knuckleheads for this event: J.R. 757.644.6200

Oct 18th Dirt Drags @ Slade’s Park Surry, VA Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $15, kids under 10 not racing are FREE. Free vendor setup - please call 1st. Trophies & Cash-All Classes. Top Fuel at it’s Best-Pro Gas/Dirt Bikes. No Colors - No Glass - No Dogs!!! For info call Joe Brookman (804)221-3959. Rain date Oct. 25th.

Oct 24th Hope for the Valley Staunton, VA Staunton VA, Gypsy hill Park Bandstand-Music, Food, Vendors and fun for the whole family. There will be a motorcycle ride and bike show. All proceeds from this event will go to local non profits. Starts at 9am goes till 10pm. For more information or to be a vendor contact Chuck Hazy at 540-241-9852 or [email protected]

Oct 25th Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike Show - Driver/Suffolk, VA. Sherri Parker Memorial Poker Run & Bike Show Sunday Oct. 25th 2009. Run Registration 9:30- 11:00 at Knuckleheads Roadhouse, 401 North Witchduck Rd, VA. Beach and Bayside Harley Davidson, 2211 Frederick Boulevard, Portsmouth, VA 23704. Parade of Bikes entering Driver, VA at 1:00pm. Bike Show Registration in Driver at 4237 Driver Lane from 12 - 2pm. Classes: Ladies, Antique, HD Touring, HD Softail, HD Rubbermount, HD Sportster, Foreign,Chopper, Special Construction & Factory Custom. Proceeds benefiting the Sherri Parker Memorial Fund, Inc., Driver Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Humane Society. Rain date November 1, 2009. For info contact Holly Hoffler @ 757-538-3944.

Oct 31st Halloween Open House & Fashion Show Ft Washington, MD Great winter/fall fashions modeled by the HOG Chapter, costume contest, candy for the kids, sales and more! 9407 Livingston Rd. Ft Washington, MD 20744, www.hdwash.com 301-248-1200, 10am to 4pm

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Oct 31stSouthern Riders MC. NC. Halloween Party Camden, NC The Southern Riders Motorcycle Club will sponsor a Halloween Party 31 October 2009 at our Club House @ the Intersection of 158 & 34 in Camden NC. Prizes for best costume , 50/50 food music and a good time for all. For more info contact Strings @ 252-216-7004 or Gman @252-722-2943

NOVEMBER

Nov 1st Daylight Savings Time Ends Fall back! Set your clocks back 1 hour

Nov 11th Veterans Day

Nov 7thScorpions M/C 24th Annual Toy Run, Bike Show and Blood Drive Gates open at 12noon, 6 bands will be playing through out the day stating at 1pm. Bike show will be be public votes, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, places. Bloodmobile will be on site for donations. Vendors, food, door prizes, 50/50 drawings. Also raffling off a new 2009 Superglide, tickets $25. Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, Hwy 58E Approx 7miles past Danville Va city limits. Contact: Stump 434-251-6352 or [email protected]

Nov 7thHonor and Remember Veterans Ride Chesapeake, V Motorcycle Ride beginning at Buskys Chill and Grill, 237 Hanbury Rd., Chesapeake, VA. Registration is 9-10:30 and and costs $5.00 ea plus a donated toiletry item. There will be door prizes, trophies, and food at the end, all this included with your registration. Honor and Remember will be presenting flags to Gold Star Families who have lost a loved one while in service to our country. Contact Skip at 757-434-2154 or [email protected], Chesapeake, Virginia

Nov 14thVets Helping Vets Yorktown, VA U.S. Military Vets, Virginia State Chapter will be holding a 2-Wheel/4-Wheel Dice Run, with proceeds going to benefit Veterans in need through our support of multiple charities to include: Hampton VA Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project, The Fisher House, Operation Troop Aid, Homes For Troops, Sgt. Mac Memorial Foundation, Vetshouse, Inc, etc. Our Run will Start and Finish at Bayhaven Grill, 6500A George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown ( Next to Hampton Roads Harley Davidson). First Vehicle out 11 AM, last Vehicle in 3 PM. Entry fee $10 with prizes for best and worst rolls, door prizes and 50/50 drawings. Also on hand will be The Pin Up Angels (www.thepinupangels.com) Check us out at www.usmvmcva1.org.

Nov 26th Happy Thanksgiving!

Nov 27thSouthside H-D Beware of the Mall Sale Virginia Beach, VA Info 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com

DECEMBER

Dec 11thSouthside H-D 12 Days of Christmas Sale Begins Virginia Beach, VA Info 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com

Dec 12th Southside H-D Santa and His Elves Open House Virginia Beach, VA Info 757-499-8964 www.hrhd.com

Dec 12th Christmas Open House & Pictures with Santa Hughesville, MD Harley-Davidson of Washington, DC., 9407 Livingston Rd. Ft Washington, MD 20744, www.hdwash.com, 301-248-1200, 10am to 4pm

Dec 21st 1st Day of Winter

Dec 25th Merry Christmas!


Bruce Rossmeyer, Harley Davidson’s largest dealer, was killed in Wyoming in a motorcycle crash on Thursday morning, July 30, sources have confirmed. Rossmeyer had been traveling with a group of friends en route to the Sturgis motorcycle rally being held in South Dakota.

Wyoming Highway Patrol police officers confirmed there was a fatal motorcycle crash involving a resident of the state of Florida High-way 28, near Pinedale. Rossmeyer, a long-time resident of Daytona Beach, was “retired” from the automobile business when he pur-chased his first Harley-Davidson dealership in January, 1994 located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

He had wanted to do something fun during his retirement years. He then added New Smyrna Harley-Davidson in 1997, Grand Junc-tion Harley-Davidson in 1997, Ft. Lauderdale Harley-Davidson in 1998, Harley-Davidson of Pompano in 2002, and Aspen Valley Harley Davidson in 2002.

When the new Ft. Lauderdale dealership opened to the public in December 2001, the existing store turned into the po-lice and fleet sales division. In October, 2005, he opened “Destination Daytona” in Ormond Beach, FL, the world’s largest Harley-Davidson dealership. The total dealership utilizes more than 150 acres. Another South Florida dealership, Sunrise Harley-Davidson was completed by the end of 2006 in Sunrise. In February 2006, Bruce Rossmeyer purchased Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson located in Horn Lake, MS.

Bruce Rossmeyer Killed In Motorcycle Crash


Richmond - Chester 2401 West Hundred Road • 804-425-WING

Richmond - Midlothian 1211 Huguenot Road • 804-378-WING

Richmond - West Broad 7912 West Broad Street • 804-270-WING

Bike Night at Hooters at

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Proud To Be An AmericanThe Freedom Tower One World Trade Center (its legal name and street address)

When completed, this will be one of the most important buildings of the early 21st century. It is significant in stature, in design, in its politics, its symbolism, and for the reason it was built. The Freedom Tower is the replacement for what was once New York’s World Trade Center. In September, 2001 terrorists destroyed several of the Center’s buildings, including the massive 110 -story twin towers. The stated reason for this action was to protest the United States’ support of the nation of Israel and its people. The terrorist attack only served to solidify the bond between the U.S. and Israel, and caused wars in Afghanistan and elsewhere, and the toppling of the Taliban government in Afghanistan. Thousands died when the twin tower fell, and millions were emotionally and psycho-logically scarred. The Freedom Tower is more than a real estate project. It is reha-bilitation for those hurt by the terrorists and a way to heal the scar on a nation. Part of the healing process is new growth, which this tower represents. But it has been a painful process. The early de-signs were ridiculed. When the first cohesive plan came out of the pack it, too, found slews of detractors. New Yorkers are notoriously cranky people and they took aim at the design. Most had forgotten, or were too young to remember, that the original twin towers were also the subject of much vitriol for their design and expense. It was only after those towers were taken away that the city realized it had grown to love its pair of white albatrosses. But detractors stalled the project for more than a year, adopted celebrity real estate mogul Donald Trump as their mouthpiece, and embarrassed the city and the nation by allowing the United Arab Emirates to begin work on what would become the world’s tallest tower while New Yorkers were busy sticking their thumbs in each other’s eyes. The current design is much less flashy than the previous one. It is something like a large sloping block with the corners carved off, so it appears that the entire building twists as it gets higher. The building’s faces will be huge triangles that taper toward the top and the bottom. At the center of the building, they will form an octagon. The skyscraper is symmetrical. Asymmetry was something in the last design that set a lot of people off. Some people also don’t ap-preciate the spire at the top. They forget that the Twin Towers had a spire, too, and the mast is necessary for communications transmit-ters. The new Freedom Tower will pay homage to the twin towers in several ways. The base of the Freedom Tower will be 200 feet square -- the same dimensions as the original towers. The obser-vation deck will be at 1,362 feet: the height of World Trade Center Tower Two. The glass parapet will be at 1,368 feet: the height of World Trade Center Tower One. That square base is a safety mea-sure, not just an engineering method. Though it will be clad in glass prisms, the 186-foot-tall base will be a windowless concrete wall,

intended to absorb and deflect the blast from car or truck bombs. The glass prisms will be coated with plastic like automobile safety glass to help absorb the impact. It is hoped that the prisms will refract light into color and make the monolithic security measure an eye-pleasing curiosity. The Twin Tow-ers were targeted by Islamic terrorist truck bombs twice, once successfully in 1993, before they were destroyed by terrorists in jets in 2001. The corners of the base will taper inward, with small reflecting pools at ground level. The Freedom tower is just one of several build-ings that will be erected to compose the new World Trade Center. The design is officially known as “Memory Foundations” because it leaves room for several memorials in the 16-acre complex. One of those memorials is the slurry wall, more commonly known as “the bathtub.” This structure was the basement of the World Trade Center and served to hold back the Hudson River to keep it from flooding the complex. It was here that the remains of thou-sands of dead were found, and hundreds more who were never found. People will be able to walk down a ramp from ground level all the way down to bed-rock along the edge of this wall -- the last original remaining piece of the twin towers.


Proud To Be An American

On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States . Every individual should make it their duty to display an Ameri-can flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country’s worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who con-tinue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn’t take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.


The Eight Steps of Hurricane / Major Storm Preparation

Step 1: Respect Nature Weather events, such as hurricanes, are powerful and dangerous. In fact, hurricanes and typhoons kill thousands of people worldwide every year and cause billions of dollars in property damage. Don’t underestimate the weather’s power. Having a healthy respect for hurricanes, tornados, winter storms and severe weather in general is the first step to being prepared.

Step 2: Decide Whether to Go or Stay You must first decide if you will evacuate your home or stay and ride out the storm. Such a decision should be a family decision and must include considering such factors as: Are you in a storm surge or flood zone? Is your home structurally capable of withstanding hurricane force winds? Do the openings in your home, such as the windows, sliding glass doors, and jalousie doors, have shutters to keep the powerful winds and rain out? Do any of your family members have special medical needs that will require help you cannot provide? Is your home capable of providing a “livable” environment after the storm when all utilities are lost?

Step 3: Make a Personal Plan Whether you decide to evacuate or stay in your home to ride out a storm, you must get your family together to develop a family disaster plan. There simply won’t be time to think of everything when a storm gets close. You will be surprised at the number of issues that need to be discussed once you sit down and start listing them. If you are going to evacuate: Where will you go? Will you be using a local shelter? Where is the shelter located? What route will you drive to get there? How long will it take to pick up everyone? What will you need to bring with you? (Think 3-day Survival Kit) How will you care for your pets? What property security needs to be done? Will you need to notify other family members where you will be? If you are going to stay: Do you have shutters for all windows and openings? How long will it take to put up shutters or boards? Is rising water an issue in your home? How will you cope with any family members with special medical needs? What special supplies and food will you need to have on hand? Do you need to have any special equipment available for after the storm? Do you have a safe place for important documents? Should you notify any out-of-area relatives that you are staying? Are you prepared to live without utilities and normal services for as long as two weeks after the storm? Step 4: Prepare Your Property in Advance The time to begin acquiring shutters and protection for your home is now. All openings of your home need to have protection to keep fierce winds and rain out of the building. Experience proves that a home that does not have protected openings is at grave risk for serious damage. Trees need to be trimmed to minimize the damage they may cause to your home or someone else’s. Vehicles left out in the open are often overturned by high winds. If you do not have a garage or carport, locate a protected spot to park your vehicles. A good location might be on the leeward side of the house, away from the main force of the wind.

Identify loose items located outside, such as lawn furniture, grills, toys, yard

equipment, etc., that should be brought inside before a storm. When picked up by high winds, these items can become deadly missiles. Examine your home to see if hurricane straps and connectors were installed to roof trusses, rafters and framing members. Homes that do not have such protective reinforcement are at risk of loosing roofs and walls to strong hurricane force winds.

Step 5 : Store Up 14 Days of Supplies and Equipment The experiences of Hurricanes Hugo, Bertha and Fran have taught us that we need to be prepared to live without our utilities and basic services for up to two weeks or more. Most of us are ill-prepared to do so. It is not immedi-ately obvious what we would need for such an adventure. A useful exercise may be to try to live for one day without your utilities and begin making a list of essential items that become evident. Parents should try an occasional “one-day camp in” with their children. This will make it less traumatic for children (and their parents) when they are forced to live without all the things we take for granted. The following list should provide a start on this Step: Food (canned, dry, non-perishable) Baby needs - formula, diapers Water (bottled or home-filled before the storm. One gallon/person/day Canned sodas Disposable plates, cups, utensils Plastic garbage bags Medicines - RX as well as aspirin First Aid supplies Mosquito repellent Bleach Pet food Bedding (1 blanket or sleeping bag per person) Cooler Non-electric can opener Ice Dry goods (TP & paper towels) Toiletries Flashlight w/ spare batteries Portable Radio or TV w/ spare batteries Clean clothes and sturdy shoes Clothes & dish detergent Clothesline and pins Games cards & quiet toys Camp stove & fuel Lantern & fuel (not candles) Fire extinguisher - ABC type Gloves & goggles Small tools Cleaning supplies Brooms & mops Pails and buckets Ladders Plywood & nails Rakes & shovels Chain saw, gas & oil Duct and masking tape Rolls of plastic Wheelbarrow Battery operated clock Butane lighter or matches Axes, hatchets, pruners Rope

It is also important to fuel all vehicles before the storm hits. In addition, remember to get to the ATM or bank and secure some cash since banks will

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probably be closed for some time after a severe storm. Finally, keep a photo I.D. that also shows your home address. This may become important when asking a police officer or National Guardsman for permission to re-enter your neighborhood.

Step 6: Rehearse Your Plan The best plan in the word won’t do you or your family much good if no one can remember it. When a major storm approaches, things need to happen fast. There are usually too many tasks to be done by one person. Many people will be tied up at their workplace for some time prior to the storm’s ar-rival. {Emergency Management personnel and emergency responders will be tied up during and for several days following any major weather event.} The only real way to ensure that everything gets done is to assign everyone in your family a list of preparation activities, or allot a substantial amount of lead time if you don’t have anyone to help you. Try actually putting up shutters one weekend to determine how long the process really takes. For those who will be evacuating, actually practice the drive to the shelter, including stops along the way to pick up other family members and friends. Driving time may be extended by hours when the real thing comes along, so be sure to plan accordingly. During Hurricane Andrew, many people discovered that what had been a 15-minute drive to the shelter actually took four hours because of the massive traffic jams.

Step 7: Watch Weather Reports Closely Storms and weather fronts, especially tornados and hurricanes, can move very quickly. Hurricanes typically move at a forward speed of 8 to 25 miles per hour. While this may seem quite slow, such movement can advance an approaching storm up to 200 miles during the course of a normal work day. As a hurricane or other storm moves closer to you area, begin monitoring the weather reports every hour. Don’t get caught by surprise by not taking advantage of the excellent media coverage of weather related events.

Step 8: Take Action A growing concern of hurricane forecasters and emergency management officials is the problem of many people refusing to take action until a definite hurricane or severe storm warning is issued. Don’t cut it too close. Numerous hurricanes have brushed by our coast or hovered off-shore for days. Such storms have been within one day of landfall if their directions had changed. This does not allow adequate time for preparation or evacuation. Good judg-ment and early action are everyone’s responsibilities!

When the time comes for action, do so without hesitation. There is never enough time to get ready for nature’s fiercest weather. Give yourself and your family a head start. It’s worth it!

Source: http://www.dem.dcc.state.nc.us/PIO/8steps.htm


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In The DayBACK


2 Hot Competitions - One Great DayArticle by Letterfly, Dave Knoderer& Marlene Steele, Marketing, Advertising & Promotions Coordinator at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell

The party really starts the Friday night before as the willing participants ar-rive and set up begins. The family feel of this dealership permeates throughout the vendor community as well. Camaraderie that had reached a friendly pitch during the last event can resume between coordinators and merchants, suppliers and artisans as they compare notes on where they’ve been in the months that passed and get caught up on the news from afar in this unique genre.

Early Saturday morning preparations for the crew at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson are especially turbulent with the coordination and logistics of six bands performing, a beauty contest and the regular activities that occur as yet another hot, Harley event in the parking lot comes together. The crowd, eager for the festivities, began to arrive mid morning and had reached maximum capacity by the time the Last Band Standing Competition began.

Bob Ladd, who reports the recent success of his 2100 mile, eleven state bike tour to coincide with the annual Harley-Davidson Dealers convention, this year in Denver, was especially pleased for the week long respite from emails and that his crew back home handled everything, not interrupting his glorious ride once with a phone call. This energetic dynamo obviously loves people, was all over the place, providing encouragement and making introductions and at one point deciding and announcing over the loudspeaker since there was so much good ink in attendance he was going to add a Tattoo Contest.

A total of six bands performed all day with a minimum of delay between sets due to the two stage areas to facilitate movement of equipment. Area groups The Ruckus, VTX, SP511, Occum’s Razor, Property and Manic took the stages by storm. The range of musical style was vast among the participants; from the vocal calisthenics of classic rock tunes to the throbbing monotony of pure grunge, the happy up-beat pop tunes and even a few toe tapping original songs added to the variety that kept the enthusiastic crowd entertained. All 6 bands kept the crowd amused and moving as they all performed a required Michael Jackson cover tune.

The Ms. Shenandoah Harley-Davidson competition added much to the venue as several wardrobe classifications were reviewed for the pleasures of everyone in attendance, wetting their appetites for the swim wear division, slated for later in the day. Many Kodak moments occurred as these willing and wonderful women posed for the cameras inside and outside of the dealership.

The weather cooperated perfectly. The hot, sunny and clear day made sales of ice cream and cold beverages brisk along with the variety of food-stuffs that add so much to the festivities. Vintage knives, jewelry, motor clothes and an embroidered patch sewing service also enjoyed the perusal of the bustling crowd.

Letterfly, the pinstriping guy, had his Wild West theme bike on display. The artwork and gilded stripe designs is straight out of the forties with portraits of Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley along with a plethora of Indians and wild west motifs. When the artist was coming up with the idea for this paint job, he

combined his favorite subject to paint (being horses) and his background in entertainment to get the direction of the theme. The six up team pulling the stagecoach is proof enough of his prowess with paint. Deft pinline designs and hand painted images were painted on several bikes in attendance that fascinated many an onlooker. An especially spectacular task to watch was a stripe flame job all over a brand new white trike. The artist is on the road attending bike parties, such as this one, half the year spending the winter at his home in Florida.

By far the favorite competition of everyone in attendance was the Ms. Shenandoah Harley-Davidson swim wear division. Once again introductions and patter accompanied their strut around the stage. The ladies were re-viewed in several processions as the judges conferred for their final decision. The announcement of the runners up brought the level of excitement to a fevered frenzy. Everyone was at the edge of their seats. The crowning mo-ment finally arrived. Ms. Shenandoah Harley-Davidson 2009 was announced amidst thunderous approval by the audience.

The judges for the band competition were the people in attendance and voting took place inside the store and through a local radio station. Ballots went into color coordinated ballot boxes. During a special performance by guest band SwampdaWamp, a hot, southern rock band from North Carolina, the votes were tallied. At the end of the day and after much deliberation, an announcement was made. Willing MS SHD contestants kept the crowd in anticipation as the girls slowly discarded a staff button down shirt to reveal the 3 band finalists painted on their mid-sections. First place going to an all around favorite SP511. After congratulations were made and pictures were taken, SP511 returned to the stage for the delight of the roaring crowds and played several AC/DC classics.

As the final set of music met the dusk of the day, the dismantling process began. At the heels of the receding public, food service vendors, local ser-vants, merchandisers and the capable volunteers all tidied up and loaded out.

The crowd dwindled down to just a few groupies following the victorious band and the clean up crew. One by one, trucks and vans with their unique cargo filed off the parking lot and launched themselves into the growing dark-ness.

Shenandoah Harley-Davidson has the formula for a party that includes encouragement for local talent, a feast of beauty for eager eyes, and variety with food, special merchandise, shiny chrome and good times for everyone. Don’t miss the next one.

Special thanks to Letterfly for the article. None of this is possible without every single employee at Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, all the competition participants and musicians that have performed, Clear Channel Radio with their awesome D.J.’s, and Biker Bob, who challenged me by tossing me into this crazy event season head first, Thanks.Marlene

A “maximum capacity” crowd, is warmed up and ready to party.

1st band leading off the Last Band Standing Competition – MANIC

The Ruckus! Warming up before their time slot begins


Ms SHD competitors prepare and encourage the crowd for the swim wear division.

View from the “back row” during VTX’s perfor-mance

Local favorite “OCCUM’S RAZOR” amazed the crowd and kept them rockin’ as the final com-petitors in the Last Band Standing Competition

Biker Bob having fun with the top 5 finalists in the Ms SHD competition

Special Guests SWAMP DAWAMP, kept the crowd partying as deliberations were going on and the judges were deciding, before heading out to an-other gig that night.

Our lovely Ms. SHD competitors line up on stage

SP511 makes the hot day even hotter Flames fell from the finger tips of guitarist in PROPERTY, 4th in the line of competitors

2009 Last Band Standing is SP511. SHD is look-ing forward to having them perform during Valley Thunder, September 12.

2009 Ms Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, Heather Holden, along with Biker Bob

2009 Last Band Standing is SP511. SHD is looking forward to having them perform during Valley Thunder, September 12.



FIVE KEYS TO AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT

Motorcyclists lose in accidents. The only question is, what will be lost? Sometimes, not very often, it’s only motorcycle damage. More often, it’s skin & blood, or worse yet, an arm or maybe a leg. Sometimes, it’s their life. These Keys to Safety may help you avoid being in an accident.

#1 RIDE AHEAD OF YOUR BIKE! All motorcyclists know to allow 2 or more seconds of safety margin between themselves and the vehicle in front of them. However, riders should develop the additional prac-tice of looking ahead 15 seconds (visibility permitting) and anticipating what might affect them, thus increasing time to safely react. At highway speed, 15 seconds is a quarter of a mile!

#2 BE AWARE OF EVERYTHING AROUND YOUSometimes this is called situational awareness. In addition to watching traffic all around you, pay attention to intersec-tions ahead with possible cross traffic, or driveways when a motorist backing out, or vehicles on the side of road which might pull out in front of you, bicyclists ahead, water puddle on the road which could cause hydroplaning, to name a few things which could become hazards. Increased awareness can provide you with increased reaction time to avoid a hazard.

#3 KEEP UP YOUR SCANDevelop and practice your eye scan. Check your mirrors every few seconds. Scan your instruments (battery charge, oil pressure, oil temperature) every 10 seconds. Check the sides of the road where trees and underbrush may hide 4 legged critters. Watch for motorists who may be “lost” or may not be sure whether to turn or not.

#4 LEAVE YOURSELF AN ESCAPEAlways give yourself a way to escape a potential threat. Example - riding in heavy traffic with vehicles ahead of you, and alongside another vehicle (..especially a big truck!) with another vehicle close behind you on a two lane highway is like riding in a moving box. There’s no way to escape a sudden threat such as a vehicle suddenly cutting in front of you, or an accident in front of you, or a critter jumping into the roadway. Keep a way out at all times. Slow down to create space in front, move on around the vehicle to your side, whatever you can safely do to avoid being trapped with nowhere to go if there is a sudden threat.

#5 ENHANCE YOUR VISIBILITYUnfortunately, motorcycles sometimes simply do not regis-ter in the vision/mind of many motorists. The motorcycle is plainly visible but often the driver of the automobile may not really “see it”. Riders need to take proactive steps to be seen. Make eye contact with motorists. Flash high beam lights if the situation requires. Move left or right in your lane, safety margin permitting, to create motion which may be more noticeable to motorists.

The Unknown Rider

Around 8:47 on 9/11 Our world came crashing down

Never imaginedNever thought it could happen

Devastation all around.I watched as lives were changed in an instant

How little did I knowTo my surprise another plane

Collides that morning at Ground ZeroThere’s smoke everywhere

And fire in the airNo time to ask why

The towers came downAs they fell to the ground

We watched our neighbors dieAnd I still cant believeThis must be a dream

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ABATE of Virginia welcomes all riders to join in the fight to protect your rights. No matter what you ride, we want YOU! For more information contact Sharon Keaton at 540-937-3924 or [email protected]. Stay on top of the latest ABATE news and events by visiting www.ABATEofVA.com.

ABATE Coalfield Riders Chapter ( Grundy , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Saturday at Caleb & Melissa's garage, Deel Fork, Grundy , VA 24614-9600 . Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Steve Stacy at 276-935-2484 or [email protected]

ABATE Culpeper Chapter ( Culpeper , VA ) meets 7PM every 2nd Thursday at Hazel River Pub, 105 E Davis St, Culpeper , VA 22701. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tim Dalman at 540-219-6366 or [email protected]

ABATE 1st Capitol Chapter ( Williamsburg , VA ) meets 9AM every 1st Sunday at Beachcomber's Restaurant, 8811 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown , VA 23692. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Gene Spare at 757-903-6541 or [email protected]

ABATE Iron Horse Calvary Chapter ( Lynchburg , VA) meets 7PM every 1st Tuesday at Mary Jane's Café, 826 Kemper St, Lynchburg , VA 24502-3250. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tronco at 434-993-3197 or [email protected]

ABATE Lonesome Pine Chapter (Wise, VA)meets 6:30PM every 1st Tuesday at Mosby's Restaurant, 205 Ridgeview Rd, Wise , VA 24293. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Shag Mead at 276-565-4541 or [email protected]

ABATE Mason-Dixon Chapter ( Fairfax , VA )meets 8PM every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at John's Place, 11104 Lee Hwy, Fairfax , VA 22030-5005. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Bob Seoane at 703-206-0571or [email protected]

ABATE Olde Dominion Chapter ( Falls Church , VA ) meets 8PM every 1st Monday at JVs Restaurant, 6666 Arlington Blvd, Falls Church , VA 22042-2145. Everyone Welcome. For more information contact Tank Fortner at 703-309-7197 or [email protected]

ABATE River City Chapter ( Richmond , VA )'No meetings, just action!' For more information contact Steve Skeens at 804-389-8293 or [email protected]

ABATE Virginia Cruisers Chapter ( Hampton , VA ) meets 1PM every 1st Sunday at Mugzy's Grill, 1312 E. Pembroke Ave, Hampton, VA. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Pete Bulgart at 757-870-1517 or John at [email protected].

Beacons/Christian Motorcycle Association - Meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, Piccadilly Cafeteria, Military Hwy, 6-8 PM. Monthly ride: 4th Saturday of each month, depart from Shoney’s on Indian River Rd. Check our website for ride times and more information: http://cmaner5.org/VA/BEACONSOFTIDEWATER or contact President Lenny Stowell at (757) 420-4411 or [email protected]

Bikers with Heart Foundation, Inc. 501 ©3 Non-Profit Organization, National Fallen Biker Memorial Weekend, P.O. Box 291 Bryantown, MD 20617, Office: (301) 893-2900 Email: [email protected]. Website: www.mlkm5project.com. Motto: We Ride Because We Care

Christian Motorcyclist Association Northern Virginia Chapter 348 www.nvcrcma.com NVCR meets 3rd Sat each month @ Old Country Buffet in Manassas @ 9:00 am, President – Rick Saunders, [email protected] Richmond, Va. 23230. Mike Walton, President (804) 514-9123 meetings come out and ride with us anyway. It’s not about the meetings. For more information on meetings or rides please contact our chapter president, Mark Johnson, at [email protected] or go the www.star440.org

Moose Riders District 8 Meetings 1st Monday of Month. Contact Bubba @ 804-691-7671. Email: [email protected] or Jeff @ 804-892-3346 Email: [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 conflict 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 & Battlefield Blvd in Chesapeake, VA. www.tamaevents.com Virginia Freedom Riders - Riders Against Constitutional Erosion (VFR-R.A.C.E.) exists as a grassroots State Motorcycle Rights Organization (SMRO) dedicated to protecting and restoring motorcyclists personal freedoms, liberties and individual rights. email: [email protected]. Website:vfr-race.com

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Biker PalsTHUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 23

A jumbo jet is making its final approach to Coolangatta Airport . The pilot comes on the intercom, ‘This is your Captain. We’re on our final descent into Coolangatta. I want to thank you for flying with us today and hope you enjoy your stay on the Gold Coast. He forgets to switch off the intercom. Now the whole plane can hear his conversation from the cockpit. The co-pilot can be heard saying to the pilot, ‘So, Skip, whatcha’ got planned while we’re on the Gold Coast?’ ‘Well,’ says the skip-per, ‘first, I’m going to check into the hotel, take a big crap....then I’m going take that new stewardess with the huge hooters out for dinner.... I’m going to wine and dine her, take her back to my room and give her a ride on the baloney pony all night long..’ Aghast and amused, everyone on the plane hears this and immedi-ately begins looking up and down the aisle, trying to figure out who this new stewardess is that the pilot’s talking about. Meanwhile, the new stewardess is seated at the very back of the plane. She is so embarrassed that she starts running toward the cockpit to turn the intercom off. Halfway down the aisle, she trips over an old lady’s bag and down she goes. The old lady leans over and says: ‘No need to hurry, dear......He’s gotta’ land the plane and take a big crap first.’

This is a medical distinction. We’ve all heard about people having guts or balls, but do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definitions are listed below:GUTSIs arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being met at the door by your wife holding a broom, and having the guts to ask: ‘Are you still cleaning, or are you flying somewhere?’ BALLS Is coming home late after a night out with theguys, smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slap-ping your wife on the ass and having the balls to say: You’re next, Chubby.’I hope this clears up any confusion on the definitions. Medically speaking there is no difference in theoutcome. Both result in death.

A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to be the first to give in. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, ‘Relatives of yours?’ The wife calmly replied, “actually yes, my in-laws.”

Last Sunday, the pastor asked if anyone in the congregation would like to express praise for answered prayers. A lady stood and walked to the podium. She said, “I have a Praise. Two months ago, my husband, David, had a terrible motorcycle wreck and his scrotum was completely crushed. The pain was excruciating and the doctors didn’t know if they could help him.” You could hear a muffled gasp from the men in the congregation as they imagined the pain that poor David must have experi-enced. “David was unable to hold me or the children,” she went on, “and every move caused him terrible pain. We prayed as the doctors performed a delicate operation, and it turned out they were able to piece together the crushed remnants of David’s scrotum, and wrap wire around it to hold it in place.” Again, the men in the congregation were unnerved and squirmed uncomfortably as they imagined the horrible surgery performed on David. “Now,” she announced in a quavering voice, “thank the Lord, David is out of the hospital and the doctors say that with time, his scrotum should recover completely.” All the men sighed with relief. The pastor rose and tentatively asked if anyone else had something to say. A man stood up and walked slowly to the podium. He said, “I’m David.” The entire congregation held its breath. “I just want to tell my wife that the word is STERNUM.

Mike was attending his “H.O.G.” Chapter’s monthly meeting and had just told them he couldn’t make the State Rally scheduled to start the next day because his wife wouldn’t let him go.After listening to the jeers and other derisive remarks from his fellow Harley riding friends, Mike left to go back home to his wife.When Mike’s friends started arriving to set up Chapter’s Hospital-ity Room the next day, who should be there but Mike sitting on his Ultra Classic with a cold beer in his hand.“How on earth did ya talk your wife into letting you go Mike?”“I didn’t have to” was Mike’s reply.“When I left the meeting I went home and slumped down in my chair with a beer to drown my sorrows. Then my wife snuck up behind me and covered my eyes and said, ‘Surprise’!”When I peeled her hands back she was standing there in a beautiful see - through negligee and she said, “ Carry me to the bedroom, tie me to the bed, and you can do whatever you want.” So.......... here I am!

What do you get when you mix PMS with GPS? A crazy bitch who WILL find your ass.


EAST COAST STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

Little Orleans, Western Maryland Aug. 5th – 9th, 2009

By Wild Bill Day

This event is pure sizzling hot old school fun. Over 5000 people attended the Sixth Annual East Coast Motorcycle Rally this year. Situated on Apple Mountain, the rally provid-ed great vendors, excellent food and service along with all the good ole biker fun you could handle. The entertainment and bike show was great. This is the 1st time that I’ve ever seen a motorcycle demolition derby that you could enter in, and the event even furnished a small bike to ride.

Now let’s talk about the camping. You could camp just about any where you wanted to - near the main stage, or with less noise, down in the shady hollow. Or you could go up high on the hill side away from it all. I can say, from first hand experience that this kind of camping will make you-have many new friends for life.

It’s been along time since I have met so many friendly people all in one place at the same time. I think it’s partly due to this whole event not being commercialized yet. If you want commercialized camping, it’s only a quarter a mile away with cabins to rent. You can stay east in the town of Hancock or west in the town of Cumberland.

Places to ride - Yes, there are lots of good back roads to ride on. There is a favorite hangout called Bill’s bar outside a porch up high over looking the street with bike parking only on both sides. Across the street where the old wooden Post Office used to be there is pit cooked barbeque going on all day. Just down from this and through the tunnel is a small Federal park on the upper Potomac River with $10.00 a night camping and swimming.

If you want to really experience a breath of fresh air with old school biking with no problems, that I could see, come to this event next year. It’s only about 4 to 5 hours from Richmond, Virginia. See you there!



The 69th Annual Sturgis Rally 2009

There was much anticipation leading up to 2009 Sturgis Bike Week – the 69th annual. After experiencing lower attendance numbers after the 65th and downturns at some of the major rally’s earlier this year, we wondered what this year would hold. Would this be the big year or would riders hold out for next year’s 70th?

The ride up was perfect and after getting into Rapid City early in the afternoon, a shopping trip for a few groceries was the first order of business before relaxing for the evening. The next morning, Russ discovered issues with his front tire, so we rode to Rapid City Harley-Davidson for a replacement. We pulled into a service center that was set up for minor repairs and took a free shuttle up the hill to the dealer. That turned out to be a good call. Rapid City Harley-David-son was packed, the parking lot overflowing with bikes and our 2-hour wait for the repair gave us an opportunity to take a look around at all the vendors and wares located on site.

What Went On There is no way to see and do most of what goes on during Sturgis Rally Week. Here are

some highlights:2009 Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Jackpine Gypsies Short Track Racing and Hill Climbs

Million-Mile Motorcycle Man

Famed motorcycle photographer, Michael Lichter’s Motorcycle as Art exhibit was housed at the new Lichter Exhibition Hall on the grounds of The Buffalo Chip. The 2009 theme, “Rebel Rousers”, featured motorcycle icons that inspired the culture and the history of the attitude and camaraderie of motorcyclists.

Legends Ride raised $61,000. For $150, participants rode with celebrities (Aerosmith’s lead singer Steven Tyler, Toby Keith, Lorenzo Lamas and the cast of Easy Riders II), world-class builders and other special guests. The $150 donation included a ticket to the Toby Keith con-cert, special parking, VIP souvenir gift pack and more. This year’s Legends Ride benefits The Black Hills Children’s Home and the Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame and Museum.

About halfway through the Aerosmith concert at Buffalo Chip Campground on Wednesday night, Steven Tyler fell backward onto a couple of fans in the middle of what was reported to be a record crowd with over 100,000 in attendance. Tyler was dancing around to entertain the crowd while the sound crew replaced a fuse that blew during the song “Love in an Elevator.” He was rushed to a hospital in Rapid City. Tyler suffered a broken shoulder, minor neck injuries and received stitches in his head as a result of the accident.

There was a lot of “Monkey Business” scheduled at Monkey Rock, former Thunder Road venue. Their schedule included entertainment such as Spank Your Monkey Dance, Country Monkey Line Dance Lessons, Stripper pole gymnastics competition and more.

What We DidRide the hills, Biker Breakfasts,

Ride the hills, Mount Rushmore National Monument tour and night lighting ceremony Rushmore Civic Center – Took a look at the 2010 H-D model line-up Sturgis – Shirts, pins, people watching. StarBoyz Stunt Riders offered some exciting entertain-ment downtown Sturgis Drag Races, Hang out downtown Custer..and again this year attended the AMD World Championship

2009 AMD World Championship For the first time since its inception in 2004, an American custom motorcycle engineer won the Official World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Dave Cook of Cook Custom Choppers, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was voted World Champion by his fellow competitors. 51 year old Cook is an internationally recognized engineer and creative genius whose passion for design and THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE 30

engineering excellence earned him fourth in the freestyle competition last year. He is the highest placed American competitor behind an international top-three in both 2007 and 2008.

AHDRA DragsAfter a 2-year hiatus, Loveland, CO racer Dan Brummett made the decision to race “one more time” at the Sturgis Drag Strip. There’s no way to “do it all” at the rally, but spending a day at the drag strip proved to be a great choice! Brummett registered for 2 classes and won both! Mike Friberg, master mechanic from Rampage Performance Cycles in Longmont took first place in his class for the 3rd consecutive year. Prior to the races, we witnessed history as the Time Machine fired and roared down the track. This Motorcycle features a progression of seven different Harley-Davidson engines from 1909 to present. The engines chronicle the history of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company by including a 1909 JD motor, a 1944 Flathead motor, a 1946 Knucklehead motor, a 1948 Panhead motor, a 1981 Shovelhead motor, a 1993 Evolution motor and a 2005 Twin-Cam. Hand-built over the last several months by Doc (Steve Hopkins, owner of Docs HD, Wisconsin, this massive motorcycle seats 10 people & stretches over 24 1/2 feet long!

What Else?We noticed lots of motorcycle traffic heading south as we were heading north at the front end

of the rally. Each year we are noticing an increase in “pre-rally attendees”We don’t know if numbers were up or down this year. It was crowded in Sturgis, but it always

is. My estimate is that numbers were close to last year’s or even a bit down. There were vacancies in every area as has been the case for the last 3 years and there were

deals to be had. $99 at The Broken Spoke County Line got you a camp spot for the week and some top-notch entertainment like Foghat and 38 Special. We decided to stay an extra night in the hills after finding a cabin in Custer for the normal tourist rate of $80.

Cooler temperatures throughout the week were a welcome relief from the rally week scorch-ers in years past. As is typical, thunderstorm warnings were a normal part of almost every day, but this year’s storms more severe. A hailstorm coupled with fierce winds hit Sturgis on Friday, Aug 7th. With some hailstones the size of baseballs, the storm ripped holes in canvas tents, beat up motorcycles, broke windows in vehicles and buildings and sent some to the hospital.

There was one reported fatality. A crash on Saturday in Rapid City took an Oklahoma man’s life.

Highway Patrol: Sturgis Rally Daily Report. Accident and crime statistics this year were down in almost all categories

lmSteven Tyler photos credit: Wendy Pitlick


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News BytesNY STATE POLICE SUED OVER MOTORCYCLE-ONLY ROADBLOCKS Upstate New York has earned a reputation as the speeding ticket capital of the country, but even with overeager state troopers patrolling the highways, motorcy-clists feel singled out by law enforcement. That’s why one rider/attorney is taking the state police, along with county and state officials to court. According to legal documents filed by Mitch Proner, Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (AIM) Attorney for New York, the state’s institution of roadblocks exclusively for motorcyclists is unconstitutional: the mo-torcyclist and personal injury lawyer claims that without justifiable cause, the checkpoints infringe on riders’ First Amendment rights to freedom of assembly and association and their Fourth Amendment right to freedom from unrea-sonable search and seizure. For nearly two years now, the New York State Police (NYSP) have been conducting highway roadblocks diverting only motorcyclists from the state’s roadways to perform “safety checks”. According to ABATE of New York, “Since motorcycles operated in New York are already required to pass annual safety inspec-tions, the current NYSP initiative continues to serve only to harass, intimidate and inconvenience motorcyclists travel-ing upon the state’s roadways. Further, motorcycle-only roadblocks of this nature are a discriminatory and uncon-stitutional infringement upon an individual’s right to travel without interference, and an abuse of discretionary power as acknowledged by the New York State Court of Appeals.” Proner told Autoblog.com that he is filing the federal class action suit at the Federal Court for the Northern District of New York on behalf of his fellow riders. ABATE of New York has pledged support of the class-action initiative brought on behalf of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM). MULTI-FACETED MOTORCYCLE BILL ENACTED IN TEXAS Senate Bill 1967, authored by Texas State Sena-tor John Carona (R-Dallas) and sponsored by Represen-tative Norma ”Da’Lady” Chavez (D-El Paso), introduces many motorcycle-related changes in the Lone Star State. Included in the bill are 1) funding by Texas Department of Transportation for a public awareness campaign to promote motorcyclist safety and the concept of sharing the road with motorcyclists; 2) changes to the definition of a motorcycle to include certain enclosed three-wheeled passenger vehicles; 3) changes to the licensing requirements for enclosed three-wheeled passenger vehicles; 4) a requirement for all applicants for a motorcycle license or endorsement on a regular or commercial driver’s license to provide proof of successful completion of a basic motorcycle operator training course; 5) penalties for failure to yield the right-of-way violations resulting in bodily injury range from $500 to $2,000 while those resulting in serious bodily injury range from $1,000 to $4,000; 6) a prohibition against stopping or detaining a motorcycle operator or passenger solely to determine whether the person has successfully completed a motorcycle operator training and safety course or is cov-ered by a health insurance plan; 7) a requirement for the

Department of Transportation to develop a standard of proof of health insurance coverage for adult motorcycle operators and passengers; and 8) a requirement that all driver educa-tion courses or driving safety courses include information on motorcycle awareness, dangers of failure to yield the right-of-way to motorcyclists, and the need to share the road with motorcyclists. Governor Rick Perry signed the bill into law on June 19; it becomes effective September 1, 2009. “We made history, Warriors,” exclaimed Sputnik, State Chairman of the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association (TMRA-II) and Chairman of the National Coalition of Motorcyclists Legisla-tive Task Force (NCOM-LTF). “We owe Da’Lady and her entire staff a huge debt of gratitude for all the work they did for riders this session.” MISSOURI RIDERS SEEING RED For most drivers, red means stop. But if you’re riding a motorcycle or a bicycle in Missouri , it will soon mean stop, but only sort of. A new Missouri law that takes effect Aug. 28 allows motorcycle and bike riders to run red lights, but only if they stop first and the signal remains red for an “unrea-sonable time.” Missouri will join a growing number of states that have enacted similar laws, which are intended to ad-dress occasions when motorcycles or bikes aren’t detected by traffic signal sensors in the road. Many traffic signals are triggered by a magnetic reaction coupled with wires embedded in the pavement. The wires are sized in such a way that they are more likely to be tripped by a car or truck, but some motorcycles and bikes tend not to trip the signal because they have less mass and are made with parts that aren’t attracted to a magnet. In cities with intersections patrolled by red-light cameras, when a picture is taken of a red-light runner, police should be able to apply the law by looking at video of the possible violation, and if a rider does get a ticket the new law will provide a defense. Missouri is the eighth state to pass this kind of law since 2002, and three other states considered similar legislation this year. CITIES MUFFLE MOTORCYCLE NOISEMany state legislatures and city councils are making lots of noise about motorcycles, with new ordinances popping up across the country to silence loud exhausts. “Loud Pipes Save Lives” has been a biker mantra for years, but politi-cians spurred by citizen complaints have discovered new ways to muffle unwanted exhaust tones. The Albuquerque City Council voted 6-3 earlier this month to approve an ordinance making revving of motorcycle engines downtown a vehicle nuisance. Amending Section 7-10-3 ROA 1994, The Vehicle Nuisance Ordinance now reads: “It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in exhibition driving in the Downtown Quiet Zone by operating a vehicle in a man-ner that willfully creates excessive engine noise because of revving the engine to magnify the engine noise.” Bikers blasting through East Greenwich , Rhode Island may want to steer clear of town if their exhaust systems aren’t the proper match for their bikes. The Town Council unanimously


News Bytespassed an emergency ordinance in late July allowing the police to pull over and levy fines on bikers if the noise-rating data stamped into the chrome of their exhaust doesn’t match the label on the bike frame. Modified exhaust sys-tems are outlawed. The ordinance, now in effect, provides for fines $500 for the first offense, and jumps to $700 the second time and $1,000 for the third and each subsequent violation. Buddy Cardoso, president of the Rhode Island Motorcycle Association, who said his group supports courte-ous riding, inquired that if the labels have to match, “What do you do, throw away the motorcycle if the exhaust wears out?” Owners of other vehicles are allowed to use after-market exhaust systems, and it is unfair to single out bikers, he said. In West Virginia , the Charleston City Council let it be known loud and clear that nuisance noise will not be tolerated, and unanimously passed an ordinance on August 17 to crack down on loud music, barking dogs and rev-ving of car and motorcycle engines in residential areas, with fines up to $250. In an attempt to silence community concerns regarding excessive motorcycle exhaust sound, the Boston City Council fast-tracked enactment of Docket 0658 on June 3, 2009. The new ordinance mandates that all on-highway motorcycles built after December 31, 1982 must have either OEM (original equipment manufacturer) or aftermarket exhaust systems that comply with the US EPA labeling provision in the Code of Federal Regulations. Violations will result in a $300 fine. In California earlier this year a bill was held over that would have required periodic emissions testing for 2000-and-newer on-road motorcycles in an effort to make aftermarket exhaust systems illegal if they do not comply with EPA labeling. Meanwhile, the Motorcycle Industry Council has been working with the Society of Automotive Engineers International (SAE) to produce a stationary roadside sound test standard that can be used to determine whether a streetbike exhaust system emits excessive sound. “The new SAE standard provides a much-needed alternative to outright bans, restrictions and sound test standards that vary state to state and city to city, frustrating riders, exhaust system manufacturers, and mu-nicipal governments alike,” said MIC President Tim Buche. ANTI-BIKER LAWS UNITING CLUBSDesigned to dismantle “Bikie Gangs”, South Australia’s recently adopted anti-biker legislation appears to be having the reverse effect - serving to unite rival clubs. Gypsy Jok-ers, Hells Angels, Rebels, Finks and Descendents motorcy-cle club members are coming together in protest against the Serious and Organised Crime Control Act, which came into effect in June last year. The Act is described by the Govern-ment as being the toughest law of its kind in the world, and is designed to dismantle biker “gangs” by declaring mem-bership or association with outlawed clubs illegal. The Act also includes new charges, which carry up to 10 years jail, for bikie club members and their associates who engage in group violence. Hundreds of members of rival clubs partici-pated in a Freedom of Association Protest Poker Run, and

as if that wasn’t a defiant enough show of unity, a group of motorcycling enthusiasts, including members of opposing clubs, are only a few application process steps away from forming a legitimate political party. The unlikely alliance, known as the FREE Australia Party, hopes to hit South Aus-tralia’s premier where it hurts - in parliament. The party’s leader, Paul Kuhn - a committee member of the Motorcycle Riders Association of SA and a Justice of the Peace - said the group was formed because of deep concern anyone associated with a member of a club would be found guilty under the law. “The Government is now controlling and dictating relationships,” he said. Kuhn is not the only mem-ber of the public questioning the civil liberties said to be lost under the Act. The SA Law Society, the SA Council of Social Services, various Aboriginal groups, the Greens and the Australian Democrats have all voiced concern about the legislation. A member of the Gypsy Jokers MC told the press services that the event proves that bikie clubs could get along, despite what the Government was trying to show. “These laws have brought the clubs together,” he said. WEIRD NEWS: TURKEY GOES WILD OVER BIKERS Freddy the turkey, the famous and notorious foul who trot-ted around town much to the delight of Easton, Massachu-setts residents, met his demise this month after becoming a menace to motorcyclists. The wild turkey wandered out of the woods and became a common sight and mascot in the Five Corners area, where he ruled the roost and was often seen gobbling up bargains at the local stores and strutting across busy streets like he was on parade. But the gadabout gobbler went from docile dollar-store shopper to motorcycle menace over the past few months, prompting police to put him down. “Things had really gotten nasty,” said Police Chief Allen R. Krajcik. “We were thankful there had been no accidents yet. It was only a matter of time be-fore something happened.” Police began received calls and e-mails from motorcyclists asking whether police were wait-ing for an accident before taking action. “One motorcyclist told police that the bird flew at his face with his feet forward to attack him,” the chief told the local newspaper. To es-cape, the driver drove through a red light, narrowly avoiding an accident. Similar attacks had been reported in increasing numbers, and like other repeat offenders Freddy was rack-ing up a long record of dangerous activity, victimizing mostly motorcyclists. Meanwhile, police stood by their actions, say-ing they initially intended to capture the turkey and relocate it to a less populated environment. But the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife advised against it, saying the turkey could introduce diseases to its new habitat, and advised euthanizing, according to Chief Krajcik. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid.”Dwight D. Eisenhower


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Have you ever been on an otherwise enjoyable, long ride to someplace that you’ve never been before and suddenly you run into a detour? It can be frustrating, especially if you’re depending

on precise directions to lead you to your destination.Or how about that time when you were on a group ride

only to discover that the road captain leading you had taken an accidental detour of his own and inadvertently led you way off course.

Following the right directions is important if you want to get to where you’re headed. Even if you have never been there before, good directions that provide you with the next step on your route will get you where you are supposed to be.

All too often in life we take a detour from the direction that we should be going in and can find ourselves in a mess. The Bible provides us with a couple of good examples of detours in the very first book: Genesis. There we find the story of Abraham. God had called Abraham to leave his country, his people, and his household to travel to a land that he had never been to before. Abraham did as instructed and was greatly blessed, but he also took a couple of detours on the way.

We also find the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of captivity in Egypt. God led Moses to the boarder of the Promised Land. Once there, the people feared the occupants of this land. They did not trust the very God who not only led them out of Egypt, but who had parted the Red Sea for their escape. As a result of their fear and disobedience, they ended up taking a forty-year detour through the wilderness before entering the Promised Land.

Abraham’s detour was of his own choosing. While following God he decided to take a detour into Egypt. Through Abraham’s disobedience and fear he ended up lying to Pharaoh about his wife and would have lost her if it was not for God’s intervention. He ended up being told to leave Egypt, but not before Pharaoh gave him gifts of gold, livestock and servants.

So, the moral of the story is that if we take our own selfish detours and disobey God’s plan for our lives we will be rewarded, right? Wrong!

Abraham’s detour caused problems for him for the rest of his life. Some years later when his wife was unable to have a child, the decision was made for Abraham to begin a relationship with his wife’s Egyptian servant. She got pregnant and had a son, and this created all kinds of strife for Abraham’s household. In fact, that son—Ishmael—became the father of the Arabs, and there has

PREACHER RICKPreacher Rick is an ordained minister serving as Pasto-ral Counselor and staff member at First Baptist Church of Woodbridge, VA. He is a past president and current chaplain of the Northern VA Christian Riders, chapter 348 of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, and has served as a chaplain for Truckers Christian Chapel Ministries. He is a graduate of Andersonville Theological Seminary and the Institute of Theology and Christian Therapy, and is a member of the American Association of Christian Coun-selors and American Association of Christian Therapists. He lives in Dale City, VA with his wife Teresa and they ride a 1998 95th Anniversary Road King Classic. He works full-time as a Computer Operations Supervisor for Inova Health System.

been discord between the Israelites and Arabs ever since. What does this have to do with Abraham’s detour? Where

do you think he got that Egyptian servant that he had the affair with from? She was one of the servants given to him by Pharaoh while he was on his detour into Egypt.

Be careful of the detours you choose to make in your life. And be careful of who you follow. You need to choose someone to follow who will lead you in the right direction. That person is Jesus Christ. Follow Him and He will keep you going where you should be. Proverbs 3:6 tells us to acknowledge God in all ways and He will direct your path. Sounds like a good Road Captain to me!

Always and All Ways in Christ<*)))>< Rick ‘Preacher’ Saunders


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