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Hot Shots..............................................................12
NCOM News Bytes..........................................16
On Eagles Wings.............................................25
The Jokers Wild..............................................26

Welcome back friends! I am going to keep my message short this month so that we can include some
special messages below. I want you all to know that we
greatly appreciate you being here with us each month
and helping us keep Thunder Roads Virginia at the top
of the list as the most widely read FREE motorcycle
magazine in Virginia & surrounding areas.we could
not be here without you! We hope that you all enjoy
safe journeys to & from your family or friends homes
during the Thanksgiving holiday. Our December issue
will be full of all sorts of holiday goodies & specials
that you wont want to miss out on! We will even have
a sneak preview of whats coming in 2015 that may
include YOU so be sure to check it out!
Veterans Day honors everyone who has served in
the armed service.This is a special message that goes
out to ALL of our Thunder Roads friends, readers &
advertisers who are fellow U.S. Military Veteransthere
are so many of you!some I have had the pleasure of
serving with & others riding with!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE!
(hand salute!)

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

Advertisers Index..........................................44
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A very Loving THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

goes out to my family who ironically are all currently
stationed in Pensacola, FLmy son Curtis (PR1) USN,
serving with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, my little brother
Nick (Master Chief), USN, getting ready to retire with 30
years of active service, his son & my nephew Cameron
(BM2) USN.
I LOVE YOU ALL.THANK YOU!
Be safe on the roads & in your travels! Until we meet
again.
Happy Trails,

Kelly

SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR???

If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by
the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that
youve chosen for yours.
ONGOING EVENTS

sponsorship opportunities contact Josh 2 at (434)

MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES & CHURCH SERVICES

429- 3624 Location: VFW Ballard Pruitt Post No 647

Seven Cities Freedom Biker Church,

414 S. Battlefield Blvd,
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-333-2555
www.freedombikerchurchvabeach.com
HANGOUT TIME: SUNDAY@ 10:00AM
WORSHIP RALLY: SUNDAY@10:30AM
COME TO JESUS MEETING WEDNESDAY @7PM

VFW Dr & 58 W Danville, VA 24540

First Simple Church Williamsburg is a biker friendly church teaching a

simple Gospel message for a complex world in a friendly, non-threatening
atmosphere. We take Scripture and demonstrate it for todays application.
Come as you are and wear what you want. We combine hymns with
contemporary music. Our pastor and his wife both ride Street Glides and
ride their bikes to church nearly every Sunday. Located off Route 5 in
Williamsburg, (at the Route 5 bridge, 16401 Chickahominy Bluff Road),
services are held Sundays at 10am with a fellowship time at 0930 that
includes hot coffee and fresh breakfast treats. Contact Pastor Sam Frye at
804-829-2002 or visit our web site at www.firstsimplechurch.org for more
information. Come enjoy church as it was meant to be enjoyed!
Liberty Biker Church
Our focus is sharing the Word of God with the motorcycle community,
without all the preconceived ideas that you have to dress a certain way or
look like everyone else. For anyone who thinks you have to fit in or be like
everyone else, guess what: People can be different. And so is Liberty Biker
Church.Come visit us in our new, permanent location in Suffolk! Hangaround
(social) time: 10 a.m. with free donuts and coffee Worship service: 11 a.m.
with contemporary music. Our address is 4165 Pruden Blvd. (Route 460),
Suffolk, VA, contact is Pastor Jim Manner, (757) 376-3612
Leonardtown, Md. Rushing Wind Ministry, 25530 Point Lookout Rd,(Rt.5)
Gordon Bacon Preacher, 240 577 0605, preacherrwm@yahoo.com. Every
Third Sunday at 2pm-5pm Gathering for a Fellowship meal and Time of
Ministry of the Word of God. Bible study every Wednesday night at 7pm8:30. Home Of Rushing Wind Motorcycle Ministry. Facebook; RushingWind
MotorcycleMinistry. Third Saturday Rushing Wind M/M Ride (All are
welcome to attend). Meet Same Time and Place each month.(contact us for
more info) 240-577-0605.

Tidewater Motorcycles Chili Dog Social

EVERY TUESDAY Free Chili Dogs every Tuesday at Tidewater Motorcycles.
4324 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434. visit www.tidewatermotorcycles.net
for more info.

Nov 1st
The 29th Annual Scorpions MC Toy Run,
Bike Show and Blood Drive Danville, VA The
Scorpions MC of Danville Virginia will be hosting its

Nov 2nd
Toys for Tots Escorted Ride - Newport News
Virginia
Hampton Roads Harley Owners Group Ladies
of Harley & Newport News Sheriffs Office with
Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Escorted
Ride. Sunday Nov. 2, 2014. Open to the public, all
riders welcome. You must be on a motorcycle to
participate in the ride. Registration is from 8:30am
to 10:30am at Walmart, Route 17, 2601 George
Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown VA 23693.
Rain or Shine. The ride starts at Walmart and ends
at Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson on Route
17 located at 6450 George Washington Memorial
Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692. Cost is one new
unwrapped toy per participant. First 500 registered
receive a commemorative lapel pin. Food vendors
on site at Hampton Roads H-D will be Whiskey Hill
BBQ and Hicks Golden Fries. Music will be provided
by Johnny St. Clair in the dealership and Fine Swiss
Cheese outside in the HOG PEN. There will be Door
Prizes and 50/50. POC is Corrina Bunch, LOH Rep.,
Phone 757-438-7066 or email bizi4my8@aol.com.
Nov 9th
24th Annual Veterans Remembrance Ride

29th annual Toy Run, Bike Show and Blood Drive to Hampton, VA
benefit the Danville area Salvation Armys Christmas The 1st Capitol Chapter of ABATE of Virginia
Bucks for Kids program. 7 bands , vendors on site

is sponsoring the 24th Annual Veterans

and concessions will available. Raffles will be held

Remembrance Ride from Bass Pro Shop (1972

and door prizes will be given away. $10 donation at

Power Plant Pkwy in Hampton) to the Hampton VA

the door. Come on out and help support a wonderful Medical Center (100 Emancipation Dr). Registration
cause and have good time doing it. For info or
from 10:30 to 12:45, ride starting at 1 PM. $10
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SAVE YOUR DATE!!! IS YOUR EVENT IN OUR CALENDAR???

If not, submit it on the Events page of our website www.thunderroads-virginia by
the 15th of the month so it will make it into the next issue. We need events submitted as far in advance as possible so that others can be respectful of the date that
youve chosen for yours.

donation from adult participants goes to Special Personal 2015

Needs Fund. Will be providing lunch for the veterans,
riders and staff. Contact Kenny Terrell at terre11@aol.

Apr 25th

com or text Gene Pakrat Spare at 757-903-6541 or visit Bike Show and Bike Blessing Gloucester, VA
website .

Lighthouse Riders (Christian Motorcyclists Assoc)

Chapter is sponsoring a bike show for a fund raiser for

Nov 15th

our annual Run for the Son which supports missionaries

Currituck Toy Run Harbinger, NC

and such films as the Jesus film. Over the past twenty-

The Sheriff and Outer Banks H-D have been doing

seven years, CMA has been able to extend our outreach

this one for many years. Help us gather toys for the

to millions of people throughout the world by the fruits of

underprivileged kids in Currituck for Christmas, all money Run for the Son. By partnering with likeminded ministries,
helps buy toys and goes to the shop with a cop program.

we have been able to place the message of hope in front

Outer Banks H-D, 8739 Caratoke Hwy, Harbinger, NC

of the multitudes in hundreds of other countries. Prizes

27941, (252) 338-8866, www.outerbankshd.com

will be given for different categories. Event to be held in

parking lot of Tractor Supply 6499 Market Dr, Gloucester

Dec 7th

Courthouse, VA 23061.

10th Annual Childhelp Toy Run Fredericksburg, VA

10:00am Registration and meet & greet with Santa and
Mrs. Claus at Renegades Classics. Registration fee is an
unwrapped toy for a child five to fourteen years old or a
gift card. Anyone wanting to provide a gift directly from a
childs wish list at the Village, please contact Renegade
Classic (540)310-0823, One Life Cycles (540)896-7265
or Wade at (540)399-5076 or whardman@childhelp.
org. 11:30am Help Santa load presents into LifeCare
Transport, 11:45 Group Photo, 12noon Police escort
to JAYs Restaurant & Lounge Comedy Show starring
Phil Hogan, raffles, door prizes. Renegade Classics, 30
Walsh Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Dec 20th
Free Pictures with Santa - Hughesville, MD
Join All American H-D for their Annual Christmas Open
house! There will be Free pictures with Santa! Free Food
(while Supplies last) Visit www.allamericanh-d.com for
more information. All American Harley-Davidson, 8126
Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, MD 20637, 301274-5000|888-833-2REV
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T E C H
Winter Storage
In all my years of being a shop owner, it still amazes me
the amount of people that do not know what to do prior to
a winter storage and how their laziness leads to potential
unnecessary cost in the spring. There is never a better time
to pull out the phrase you can pay me now or pay me later
and usually the latter will cost you more in dollars and in
down time.
Depending on how long youll be storing your bike, youll
want to make sure your bike emerges from deep storage as
undamaged from rust, corrosion, and inactivity as possible
so here are a few storage tips to follow:
1. CHANGE YOUR OIL NOW and dont wait till spring!!!
Let me put it to you like thisyou would not put a baby
to bed with a dirty diaper and just wait till the morning to
change itwould you?? This is my one huge pet peeve of
bike owners, it is always a good idea to get a FULL service
prior to storage meaning engine, transmission and primary
oil changed plus lubricating the throttle and clutch cables
(obviously ignore the cable lube if you have fly-by-wire
throttle or hydraulic clutch). If your shop is not lubricating
your cablesfind another shop! As the saying goes its not
going to lubricate itself and that holds true for the cables
also. I can not tell you how many cables I have replaced
that were only a few years old that would have lasted 10
times longer if the owner or their service center used about
50 cents worth of spray and did their job!

T I P S
in October but they ended up buying a $130 battery from
me in the spring. I have had a ton of customers that have
gotten 6 to 8 years out of a battery that would have averaged about 3 to 5 years just because they used a battery
tender each winter.
4. Give your bike a good bath and wax before storage. If
you have a bagger that means taking the bags and tour
pack off and cleaning all those areas that normally get overlooked on those quick spritz summer wipe downs. Make
sure you clean your rims of all the brake dust and grime that
have been overlooked or missed during the year and also
remove all the dried bug and tar spots on your clear coat
paint. I always recommend after a good fall cleaning that
customers use a high end wax and lay down a awesome
shine to their paint and chrome to protect it from potential
condensation issues that may arise during winter storage.
5. A breathable dust cover is another option to protect that
clean bike for storage and are available from most dealerships for about $50. Make sure it is a breathable cover for
indoor storage and not a rain cover, rain covers keep rain
off your bike in the summer but will keep condensation
inside your cover if you have a damp humid winter day.

6. I have stressed this before and I will stress it again,

check your tire pressure and store your bike with the proper
pressure in the tires. Tires will lose a bit of pressure in the
colder months due to contraction of the air molecules so a
35# tire pressure in the summer may be as low as 30# on a
2. Prior to storage put a gas treatment in your tank! With the 32 degree day in the winter. Low tire pressure leads to the
addition of ethanol in most of our fuels, it is a MUST to use
potential of flat spotting in the tires during long storage pea gas treatment that is specific to preventing know probriods so proper pressure will diminish that potential of that
lems that occur when ethanol laced gas is stored for over a womp-womp-womp sound on the first ride of spring. A roll
month. In my opinion ethanol has only been added to fuel to around motorcycle jack is also a option for storage to get
make the environmentalist think that the government is do- your bike off the ground and off the tires however a bike on
ing something to clean up our environment by making our
a jack can be more unstable and could fall over if bumped
vehicle emissions slightly cleaner with the use of ethanol.
hard enough.
The evil reality of ethanol in your fuel is that it greatly diminishes the storage life of fuel and it increases wear in your
With a little common sense and doing these few basics
fuel system. I dont want to sound like Mr. Obvious, but after you will be ready for that first ride in the spring and will not
adding the treatment in your tank please make sure you go have to worry about all the usual mistakes that people
for at least a 15 minute ride to pull the treatment throughout make when putting their bike to rest in the fall. There are a
your fuel system.
lot of motorcycle shops and dealerships that have end-ofseason service specials this time of year and some will pick
3. Use a battery tender to keep your battery charged and
up and deliver your bike for free or a small fee just to get
fresh for when you need it. Quality battery tenders start at
your work in the off season.
about $30 and are a absolute essential but are one of the
Remember this time of year is FAR better for getting sermost overlooked items needed for winter storage. I can
vice work done with shops and dealerships having a lighter
not tell you how many batteries I have sold in the spring to
work load than during the spring rush.
customers that did not use a battery tender to keep their
battery fresh, they could have bought a $30 tender from me
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PROUD TO BE

an American

Dogs of War: New A&E Series Captures Intense Journey of

PTSD Military Veterans As Theyre Matched With Shelter Dogs
Stephanie, a 25 year-old wife, mom and veteran haunted
by memories of her year as a prison guard in Iraq, is paired
with service dog Atticus in A&Es Dogs of War, a new docuseries following war veterans suffering from post-traumatic
stress disorder, as they are paired with shelter dogs trained
to help them adjust to life after combat.
The A&E network will soon debut Dogs of War, a new
docu-series about war veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the service dogs that
help them adjust back into life after combat.
The show, which premieres on Veterans Day next month,
is based on married couple Jim and Lindsey Stanek and
their nonprofit organization Paws and Stripes. The organization provides service dogs to wounded military veterans,
and each episode will chronicle the journey of one or two
PTSD veterans as they are paired with mans best friend.
This series is full of raw, real and intensely emotional
moments that dont often get a spotlight in mainstream media, David McKillop, General Manager and Executive Vice
President of A&E said in a press release.
The pets provided to the veterans are all adopted shelter
dogs that are trained in rehabilitation. The series captures
the many ways in which the dogs assist military vets in their
struggles with PTSD.
Jim, a former veteran who served three tours in Iraq,

decided to launch Paws and Stripes after experiencing his own struggles with PTSD upon
returning home from combat. At one point, he
found himself on the brink of homelessness and
on a long waiting list to be paired with a service
dog, which only added to his ordeal.
In a bid to make the recovery process easier
for other war vets, Jims organization adopts
unwanted dogs from kill shelters and trains them
before pairing them with veterans at little to no
cost.
Each veterans story of survival is humbling
and we are proud to create a series that captures the light at the end of the tunnel for these
heroes, McKillop said.
Dogs of War is produced by Custom Productions, Inc. and Redtail Media, LLC for A&E
Network.
The show premieres on A&E on Nov. 11, 2014.

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Last year, the reborn Indian Motorcycle

Company (owned by Polaris Industries) introduced
us to three new models as it entered the market with
a bang. This year, Indian again
introduced

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new models which were squarely aimed at industry

dominating models from Harley-Davidson. The
69 cubic inch V-twin Scout and the Roadmaster
supercruiser revive classic models from the Indian
archives.
From 1947 to 1953, the Roadmaster was
a dominant model in the Indian lineup and was
recognized as one of the most comfortable and
durable touring bikes of the period. The new 2015
Roadmaster seeks to reclaim that heritage with a
number of upgrades and premium amenities aimed
at providing comfort, convenience, and certainly
luxury for the touring rider.

The 2015 Indian Roadmaster is powered by

the same Thunder Stroke 111 engine that also
powers the Chief Lineup a 9-degree, 1811cc aircooled V-Twin. It also features the same six speed
transmission found in the other Indian big V-twins.
The new Roadmaster offers much more for riding
in virtually any weather:
Nearly 38 gallons of weatherproof storage
Standard hard-sided saddlebags and a roomy
quick release, carpet-lined rear trunk both
featuring remote locking for security and
convenience
Enhanced driver leg room and adjustable
passenger floorboards
The Horizon Windscreen featuring power-adjust
Desert Tan Genuine Leather heated seats with
individual controls and high/low settings

Heated grips featuring 10 temperature settings

Adjustable airflow lower fairings with storage
The Roadmaster is also loaded with premium
features as standard equipment:
High-resolution Anti-Lock Brakes
Chrome front and rear highway bars
Tire pressure monitoring system
Keyless ignition with remote saddlebag and trunk
locks
Triple power ports
Pathfinder LED Lighting throughout
Electronic cruise control
Advanced infotainment system offering
communication, navigation, and telephone
and Pandora integration
Bluetooth capability for hands-free multi-device
connectivity
contributed by tro
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CITY IN WASHINGTON SETTLES PUBLIC RECORDS LAWSUIT
WITH BIKERS The city of Kennewick, Washington has settled with
a Tacoma motorcyclist and a group of motorcycle clubs who accused
the city of violating the state Public Records Act. The city will pay
$45,000 as part of the settlement of two lawsuits and will release some
of the disputed records, City Attorney Lisa Beaton recently told the city
council. The city has not admitted any wrongdoing in the handling of
the records requests filed by Edward Goehring and the Washington
Confederation of Clubs (COC). Both separately sued Kennewick after
they claim they were improperly denied documents, including photos
and videos, that Kennewick police took when they cited motorcyclists in
separate incidents. Goehring was one of eight motorcyclists stopped by
Kennewick police and Benton County sheriffs deputies in August 2012
and cited for traffic violations. And in April 2013, authorities stopped
some motorcyclists from the Washington Confederation of Clubs
and cited them for traffic infractions during a gathering in Kennewick.
In both cases, Kennewick police pursued information about outlaw
motorcycle gangs, according to Beaton. The city, Goehring and the motorcycle club still disagree about some records. However, they agreed
to have a third-party arbitrator review those records to decide which
should be withheld or redacted and then released, Beaton told the
Tri-City Herald. The $45,000 will come from the citys risk management
fund. Insurance does not cover public record lawsuits, she said. About
$12,400 will go to the WA COC, and Goehring will receive the remainder. As part of the agreement, Goehring and the motorcycle clubs will
dismiss their lawsuits with prejudice, which means they cant be filed
again, according to city documents. Goehring and the Washington Confederation of Clubs are represented by the same attorney group, Aid to
Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorneys Marty Fox and Mike Meyers.

CHIEF OF POLICE CANCELS OCEAN CITY BIKE WEEKNO

COLORS POLICY A.I.M. Attorney addresses Ocean Citys No Colors
Policy...GOOD NEWS (Sept 12, 2014): The Maryland Confederation Of
Clubs Attorney Mitchell Greenberg approached the Ocean City Police
on Thursday, Sept. 11 to address the NO COLORS policy stated
on the Chief of Police Bike Week Rules and Regulations page on the
OCPD website. The matter was brought to a quick and friendly close
including a personal call to Mitch from Chief of Police Ross Buzzuro
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who assured the Maryland Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney

that all Clubs and Colors are welcome in Ocean City. Mitch in turn assured Chief Buzzuro that the leaders of each Club share his hope for a
Safe and Incident-Free bike week. The OCPD also assured Mitch that
the No Colors language will be removed as soon as possible and that
Colors are welcome in Ocean City public areas.
NHTSA WAIVES BUY-AMERICAN REQUIREMENT FOR MICHIGAN RIDER TRAINING Because the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration determined that American makers dont offer a small
and light enough motorcycle for a Michigan Rider Training Program,
the agency has approved their request to waive federal Buy-American
rules to allow the state to purchase foreign-made motorcycles for their
courses. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning will now use
government grant money to buy a fleet of 20 Suzuki training motorcycles, though so-called Buy America rules say NHTSA cannot award
any funds unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in such
project are produced in the United States. However, NHTSA is allowed
to waive the rules if they are inconsistent with the public interest or
such materials and products are not produced in the United States in
reasonably available quantities or the inclusion of domestic material will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than
25 percent. Finding that a cost waiver is appropriate for the twenty
training motorcycles because domestically produced motorcycles would
increase the cost by more than 25 percent, NHTSA awarded Michigan
grant funds to improve rider training.
VIRGINIA COPS SPIED ON MOTORISTS AT POLITICAL RALLIES
Documents released by the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia
confirm that the Virginia State Police used cameras to track motorists
attending political events. Automated license plate readers (ALPR) are
used by law enforcement agencies throughout the country, ostensibly
to fight crime by finding stolen cars. But a March 18, 2009 state police
memo also documents the use of the Help Eliminate Auto Theft
(HEAT) camera to identify attendees at 2008 campaign events for
then-Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and Republican
vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. It was not until 2012 that the
state police chief asked for an official determination of the legality of
the license plate reader program, and in a February 13, 2013 ruling,
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli blasted the passive use of recording the comings and goings of innocent drivers who are not part of an
ongoing criminal investigation. Its future value to any investigation of
criminal activity is wholly speculative, Cuccinelli wrote. Therefore, with
no exemption applicable to it, the collection of license plate reader data
in the passive manner does not comport with the Data Acts strictures
and prohibitions, and may not lawfully be done.
TAG, YOURE IT
In a survey of 2,000 licensed adult men and women across the country,
Carinsurance.com found that half or more of Americas drivers would
support the use of special license plates to identify certain drivers on
the road:
- 49.4% support license plates identifying drivers older than 70.

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BRITISH POLICE APPEAL FOR INFO ON BOOBY TRAP
Police in Totton, Hampshire U.K. are investigating after a piece of thick
string was found tied across a road at neck height, posing a distinct
danger to motorcyclists. It had been tied between lampposts either side
of a residential street, and The string could have caused serious injury
ANTI-POLLUTION RULES IN SPANISH CAPITAL FAVOR MOTORand even a broken neck, according to the Motorcycle Action Group
CYCLES New anti-pollution regulations in Spains capital Madrid exempt
(MAG-UK). It was spotted by a passer-by at night time, when it would
motorcycles during restrictive hours. Effective the first day of 2015, no
have been difficult for riders to see. Totton councillor Chris Lagdon
non-resident will be allowed in the center of the city, but these restrictions
said: The morons responsible must be tracked down by the police and
do not apply to motorcycles, which are free to roam the center of Madrid.
Still the exemption is only valid between 7am and 10 pm, but its important made to face the full force of the law. As a motorcycle rider myself I
to note that the mayor of a big city understands that bikes are a solution in know how dangerous something like that can be. It was an atrocious
thing to do and Im absolutely disgusted that an incident of this sort has
the urban clutter and not the problem.
occurred in Totton. Mog Morrison, head of the New Forest Motor Cycle
BIKERS VS. ISIS: NETHERLANDS OKAYS BIKER GANGS TO FIGHT Action Group, said: If this was some sort of prank involving youngsters
ISLAMIC STATE The Dutch public prosecutor has announced that moI hope the police or their parents take them to one side and educate
torbike gang members who have joined Kurds battling the Islamic State
them about the potential consequences of their actions This sort of
group are not necessarily committing any crime. Members of the infamous thing has killed people in the past. Totton Police Tweeted following
No Surrender motorcycle club are fighting against Islamic State militants in
the incident on Tuesday, October 13: Unknown persons have placed
northern Iraq, and public prosecutor spokesman Wim de Bruin told the AFP
green string across Water Lane near Bagber Road. Any information?
news service, Joining a foreign armed force was previously punishable,
now its no longer forbidden. Many countries including the Netherlands
have been clamping down on their nationals trying to join ISIS jihadists who WEIRD NEWS: HORMEL MOTORCYCLE RUNS ON BACON
have taken over swathes of Iraq and Syria. Measures include confiscating GREASE Hormel Foods Corp. headed out on the highway with a
would-be jihadists passports before travelling and threatening prosecution motorcycle designed to run on bacon grease. The Austin, MN-based
company created a new marketing campaign in time for the Internashould they return. You just cant join a fight against the Netherlands, he
told AFP after reports emerged that the Dutch bikers were fighting ISIS
tional Bacon Film Festival in San Diego in late August, and rode the
insurgents alongside Kurdish troops in the Middle East. In November 1965, bacon bike from Minnesota to California. America runs on bacon, and
Ralph Sonny Barger of the Hells Angels MC sent a letter to President Lyn- so does this bike -- getting about 100 mpg -- and the exhaust smells
don Johnson at the White House offering tactical support for the war effort: like bacon! Hormel and marketing firm BBDO Minneapolis sponsored
I volunteer a group of loyal Americans for behind-the-line duty in Vietnam. the worlds first motorcycle that runs on organic biodiesel made of
We are available for training and duty immediately.
refined bacon grease, and a team of 12 travelled with a rider during the
trip to document the journey for a film, Driven By Bacon, which was
SNITCH ALERT -- AUSTRALIAN BIKER REWARD SYSTEM DEEMED
shown at the film festival this year.Charlie Smithson of CSE EngineerUNSUCCESSFUL In October 2013, Police Minister in the Australian state
ing and Taylor Bamber, Smithsons work partner, custom designed
of Queensland, Jack Dempsey, announced Queenslands Crime Stopthe motorcycle based on a rare 2011 Track T-800CDI diesel model.
pers would be allocated $5 million in reward funding for information about
criminal gangs or bikers. But so far only $1,150 has been paid out. Dr. Terry Grease is an abundant fuel source, as hotels and restaurants in the
United States generate 3 billion gallons of waste cooking oil per year,
Goldsworthy, Bond University Criminologist, said the information being
provided has not necessarily helped the crackdown on bikers. [Crime
which could fill tanker trucks parked bumper-to-bumper from San
Stoppers] have received about 1200 pieces of information, he said. 124
Francisco to Washington, D.C. and back. Hormel representatives say
offenders have been arrested in relation to drug and property and weapon the marketing push is an exciting opportunity to spread the word about
matters, but interestingly though, only 22 people can actually be able to
Hormels Black Label Bacon brand and the pig-powered hog will likely
have shown to have any links to any criminal organizations - itd interestbe used as a promotional tool in the future. Once the film is complete,
ing to see how many of those 22 were actually bikers. Between 2000
the motorcycle could be displayed at the Spam Museum.
and 2010 the Queensland police -- a separate organization from Crime
Stoppers -- paid out $900,000 in rewards, and although figures werent
QUOTABLE QUOTE: Bad officials are elected by good citizens who
available for Crime Stoppers, Dr. Goldsworthy said theyd be quite different
to QPS figures. He said the reward campaign has not had the outcome the do not vote. ~ Government posters in the city of Chicago (1928) Government anticipated This reward system has been highly advertised, original authorship unknown
and to only have one successful pay out, indicates to me that I dont think
its a success.
- 57.9% support license plates identifying novice drivers.
- 59.8% support license plates identifying those convicted of texting while
driving.
- 69.1% support license plates identifying those convicted of a DUI.

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K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka
MaMa Thunder of Thunder Roads Tennessee

ORANGE ZEST TURKEY BREAST

2 Large Turkey Breasts - And if you want to add legs & thighs in, then get
those also.
2 Large Oranges - zest completely; put aside
2 Cups of Orange Juice poured into a long glass baking dish. Place your
chicken pieces in here to marinate slightly, skin side down then flip after 15
minutes.
In a small glass or ceramic bowl, combine together as a
rub; in palmfuls: Rosemary, Parsley, Basil, Salt & Pepper. Have a traditional turkey roasting pan ready and sprayed down with cooking spray.
Take your legs, thighs and breasts out and put on a platter and generously
season both sides of chicken. Now, take McCormick Valencia Orange Zest
Peel seasoning in a bottle (in any spice aisle) and sprinkle both sides of
chicken generously. Place in roasting pan with skin side up on (legs will
be skin all around so just lay them in). Now, on my large Turkey Breasts, I
make a small slit and gently slide my fingers up under the skin and spread
the orange zest all up underneath the skin and distribute evenly. I do this
with the thighs also. The legs I just sprinkle on top. I tent the entire roasting
pan with Reynolds Heavy-Duty aluminum foil and cook at 350 degrees for
40 minutes (until you stick a fork in and juices run clear). I then remove
the foil and actually spray butter cooking spray (from a distance) onto the
chicken (easier than basting) and then leave the foil off and continue cooking until the skin is crispy, golden brown (you may need to rotate you legs).
But this all happens fast, like 10 minutes, so keep an eye on it. Remove
from oven and serve while super hot and skin super crispy. Excellent alternative to same old whole turkey, and theres no wasted parts and slice your
turkey breasts thin or thick, your choice. If you want to serve with gravy,
just use the quality bottled kind or make your own the old flour & chicken
broth way. But the flayva is phenomenal!!
Its deep, rich and with that citrus zing!
SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Peppers, Onions & Shrooms
This is a fab side-dish. If youve never had Spaghetti Squash, it has a
superb squash flavor but really fun to eat.
1 Large Spaghetti Squash - Cut in half & deseeded
1 Medium Yellow Pepper, Orange Pepper & Red Pepper
1 Box of Pre-Sliced Button Mushrooms
1 Medium Sweet Onion; Cut a thin piece all the way down and then cut

that in half. Do entire onion this way. Cut your Squash in half, take a spoon
ans scoop out any seeds, place on a flat pan thats covered in foil. Place
the inside part down and rub olive oil and salt & pepper all over the outer
flesh. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 mins. Remove and let cool slightly.
Take a dish towel and hold in one hand and using a Fork, start at the top
and scrape down in long strips and repeat doing until youve removed all
the flesh into a glass bowl. Do both sides. It will have the appearance of
spaghetti pasta, hence the name. While your Spaghetti Squash is baking
in the oven, cut off tops on all peppers and slice into slim strips, towel dry
mushrooms as they give off a lot of liquid. Start by adding butter to the
skillet and saute over medium heat, add in the mushrooms and get all that
golden brown, turn down to low and add onions and get them a golden
brown. Turn down to simmer and just let cook down a bit. Salt & pepper
to your taste with a dash of nutmeg. Take the saute mix and add to your
squash, add a couple pats of butter and gently toss to combine all. Top
with parsley. This is truly delicious and once you try it, youll be a major fan
forevva!
CARROT, PINEAPPLE & GINGER CAKE WITH BUTTER CREAM
CHEESE FROSTING
1 Pkg. of a quality Carrot Cake mix. Just go w/ a brand you trust.
1 Can of Pineapple Tidbits (thats how reads on
the label) Be sure and save juice off to side.
Youll need dry Ginger spice so grab that in the Spice aisle.
Make your cake mix as per pkg. instructions only add the can of Pineapple
Tidbits (strain off juice into a measuring cup) and add 1 tsp. extra of Vanilla
and one palmful of Ginger spice. Bake in whatever format youre using;
tube pan, 2 round cakes, cupcakes, whatevva. Remove from oven, take
a toothpick and poke holes all over the top of cake and carefully pour your
pineapple juice all over and down into holes. Now....lets make some frosting. In a large chilled glass bowl, add 2 sticks of softened real butter, 1 Tub
of Whipped Cream Cheese, 3 Cups of Confectioners Sugar, and apprx. 1
Cup of Whipping Cream (says so on box in Milk Section at grocery store),
also add in 1/4 cup of Honey (spray measuring cup w/ cooking spray so
wont stick to cup). Now, use your hand mixer on medium, and then go up
to high and blend until you get nice stiff peaks and then STOP. If you go too
far it will fall flat on you and theres no bringing it back. Frost your cake and
my Mom always taught me to take a knife and just tap the frosting gently all
over while pulling knife up and it gives it a spiked look all over.
Say Grace, Give Thanks and Dig In. Love Yall.

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New Years Day

Christmas

White Trash Repairs

White Trash Repairs is your one stop shop for some good ole, git r done ingenuity. See more of
these ingenious ideas at www.whitetrashrepairs.com

MAILBOX REMOVAL: Yep strap that baby to

the back of the truck and pull it like a real Bubba
would do!

ZIP TIE LACE: Well that will hold those shoes

on tight.

HATS OFF TO THIS GUY: Hats are great,

cardboard hats are better!

PALLET SOFA: Casually comfy?

FLATBED BUS: What a way to repurpose a bus!

BBQ MAIL: Great idea that way when you get junk
mail (or bills) you can cook them up!

DOG BED PALACE: You have to admit this is one

way to make a regal dog bed out of an old TV

VETERANS DAY! : Veterans day isnt a day for sales, its

a day to remember those who have given their all so that
we can enjoy our freedom. In honor of those who served
and those who are serving us now!
PICKUP BOAT: So which make of truck do you think
would make a better boat?

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Hypocrite
Matthew 7:4-6New King James Version (NKJV)
4Or how can you say to your brother, Let me remove the speck
from your eye; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5Hypocrite! First
remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to
remove the speck from your brothers eye.
6Do not give what is holy to the dogs; nor cast your pearls before
swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you in
pieces.
It is easy for people to be others physicians, rather than their own.
They can weed others gardens, while their own is overrun with weeds.
But charity (love) begins at home; and those that love not their own
soul, I will hardly trust them with mine. The one who criticizes alcoholics,
smokers and drug addicts and yet they cant stop biting their nails. Its
easy to see others weakness and not our own. While trying to help
others we have to be careful we dont get pulled into the same trap. No
wonder when we fix both our eyes on others problems, we lack a third
eye to see our own.
As we read the Gospel narratives we cannot fail to be impressed with
a singular mingling of severity and kindness in the teachings of our Lord.
His standard is high and leaves no room for compromise, yet he deals
gently with the one who
errors, and he urges a
similar line of conduct on
his disciples. He came
not to judge the world,
but to save it. He tells us
not to judge one another,
while we are to be severe
in judging ourselves.
Let us consider the evil
of criticizing others. In
judging others we are in danger of judgment ourselves.
The critic becomes unpopular. By their constant criticisms they create
animosity, and people are always on the lookout for their criticisms.
Others will be ready to become defensive. None of us is so perfect as
to be able to stand the fire of adverse criticism without a defect being
revealed. The fierce light that beats upon a critic should stop their
criticisms.
As unpleasant as it is for our faults to be exposed by men, it is far
worse, it is fatal, for them to bring down upon us the judgment of God.
Yet it is the repeated teaching of Christ that God will deal with us as we
deal with our neighbors. If we do not forgive them, God will not forgive
us. With the unmerciful he will show himself unmerciful. So long as we
make it our business to point out the sins of other people there is no
hope that our sins will be blotted out (Matthew 6:15).
The critic is the last to recognize their own sin. It may be huge as a
beam, yet they are quite unable to see it while they are busy in hunting
for the speck of dust in their brother and sisters eye. There is nothing
which so hinders a person from heart-searching self-examination,
nothing which so hardens him in self-complacent pride, as the habit of
finding fault with other people. The prophet may be a greater sinner than
the people whom they are denouncing; yet the very act of denunciation
blinds him to his own great wickedness. The whole world bears a

reputation of hypocrisy on the global level, because they are constantly

denouncing vices, while still in trade deals for the very things they
denounce.
Dont Drink and Driveyet there are liquor stores and bars on every
corner. Then we impose heavy fines and penalties for violating these laws?
ITS NOT JUST THE CHURCH THAT GIVES BIRTH TO
HYPOCROCY!!!
They would do better to look at home first. Religious people are horrified
at the sight of tattooed bikers covered in leather and long hair, as though
they have nothing to be ashamed by comparing themselves to drunkards
and harlots whom they denounce, they might well ask whether their pride,
un-charitableness, and covetousness may not be beams in the eyes of
God.
While there is a beam in their own eyes the critic cannot remove the mote
from his brothers eye. To do so is to perform a very delicate operation. Any
obscurity of vision will allow only a bumbled attempt that will give much
pain and yet will not affect its purpose. The beam must go first. While a
man is blinded to his sin, he cannot save his neighbor. Christ, the Savior
of the world, was sinless. Christians must seek deliverance from their own
sins before they undertake a crusade for the saving of their brethren. The
humility that confesses personal unworthiness is the spirit best fitted for
seeking to save the lost and degraded fellow-men and women.
Gordon Preacher Bacon
Rushing Wind Ministry and
Rushing Wind Motorcycle
Ministry of Southern Maryland.
Favorite Quote, We live in a
real world with real people who
are looking for real answers.
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No Thanksgiving Dinner
Tis the night before Thanksgiving and all through our house
No turkey is baking; I feel like a louse,
For I am all nestled, so snug in my bed;
Im not gettin up and Im not bakin bread.
No pies in my oven, no cranberry sauce
Cuz I give the orders, and I am the boss.
When out in the kitchen, there arose such a clatter
I almost got up to see what was the matter.
As I drew in my head and was tossing around
To the bed came my husband, he grimaced, he frowned.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
He scared me to death and I thought, Here he goes!
He spoke not a word as he threw back my quilt
And the look that he gave was intended to wilt.
So up to the ceiling my pillows he threw
I knew I had had it, his face had turned blue.
You prancer, you dodger, youre lazy, you vixen
Out yonder in kitchen, Thanksgiving youre fixin.
But he heard me explain, with my face in a pout:
Im just plain too tired and were eating out!
Q: What does a nosey pepper do?
A: Gets jalapeno business!
Q: What do you call a fake noodle?
A: An Impasta
Q: What do you call an alligator in a vest?
A: An Investigator
Q: What gets wetter the more it dries?
A: A towel.
Q: How do you make a tissue dance?
A: Put a little boogey in it!
Q: What is heavy forward but not backward?
A: Ton.
Chopper Zeke was in a bar n grill yesterday, feeling no pain
and chillaxin with a great mellow buzz, when he suddenly
realized he desperately needed to fart. The music was really,
really loud, so he timed his farts with the beat of the music.
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After a couple of songs, heI started to feel a whole lot better.

He finished his beer, and noticed that everybody was staring at
him... Then it dawned on him that he was listening to his iPod.
Two blondes living in So. California were sitting on the beach
talking and gazing at a beautiful full moon when one blonde
says to the other, Which do you think is farther away... Two
blondes living in So. California were sitting on the beach talking and gazing at a beautiful full moon when one blonde says
to the other, Which do you think is farther away... Florida or the
moon? The other blonde turns and says Helloooooo, can you
see Florida ?? Florida or the moon? The other blonde turns
and says Helloooooo, can you see Florida ??
A bikers greatest achievement was his brood of six kids. He
was so proud that he continually called his wife: Mother of
Six, which pissed her off to no end. But he kept referring to
her as Mother of Six no matter where they went. At end of
a poker run, he shouted across the bar, Hey, Mother of Six,
you ready to go home? His irritated wife screamed back:
Anytime youre ready, Father of Four!
An older man approached a young woman in the Mall, Excuse me; I cant seem to find my wife. Can you talk to me for
a couple of minutes? The young woman, feeling compassion
for the old fellow, said, Of course, sir. Do you know where
your wife might be? I have no idea, but every time I talk to
a woman with hooters like yours, she seems to appear out of
nowhere. Its the damndest thing!
Ever wonder why baby diapers have cute names like Luvs,
Huggies and Pampers; while undergarments for old people
are called Depends? Well, heres your answer. When babies
crap in their pants, people are still gonna Luv em, Hug em
and Pamper emWhen old people crap in their pants, it Depends on whos in the damn will.

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previously meeting in VA Beach

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Freewheeling
The Official Newsletter of Virginias First Motorcyclists
Rights Organization www.abateva.org
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The People Of Walmart

CYBER MONDAY . BLACK FRIDAY: Why Cyber Monday is better GRANDMAS DAY OUT: At
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HE WENT TO WALMART: Another magical

Walmart proposal. I was going to propose to
my fiance in Walmart too, but I wanted her
to say yes so I went another route.

BOUNTY THE DOG FOOD HUNTER:

Biker gangs in 2014 just dont have the
same intimidation level as they once did.

NO NIKES FOR MIKEY: Sure it gives you

SNAKE BITE: Who needs mace when you have a damn
some added height but good luck dunking in snake around your neck?! Fantastic way to prevent attacks.
those heels. You aint no Juwanna Mann, I Horrible way to make friends.
can tell you that much.

BAMBI: Doe a deer, a female deergreat now

that I got that song stuck in your head all day we
can move on and ask WTF is going on here?!?!

HAIR STYLIN: Some consider crazy looking hair an art

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first but Im leaning towards my girl who managed to
match her outfit to her hair almost to the point that I just
thought she had on a hood.

THE POWER OF THE PONY: Check out this impressive power-pony! It lets people know youre
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earn your respect youll crack a few beers with
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GOOD FOR YOU

MID TRIM part II

As promised in last months issue, here are some more

with white tea extract in a lab study, the cells absorbed

Gut Busters to check out:

about 70% less fat than the untreated cells did. And
those same tea compounds also triggered the break-

Pears

down of fat in existing cells.

Fresh pears are so low in calories and high in fiber, you

could eat one before every meal and still lose weight.

Apple Cider Vinegar

But even better, pears are loaded with catechins and

As a fish condiment and tang-provider for sauces and

flavonols -- two antioxidants that appeared to hinder

salad dressings, nothing beats apple cider vinegar.

the storage of belly fat in a 14-year study.

But heres a big bonus: Apple cider vinegar also has a

compound called acetic acid, which turbocharges the

Cold Potatoes

bodys ability to burn fat and simultaneously hinders fat

Hate having to pass on the potatoes for the sake of

storage.

your pants size? Well, you may not have to. Just eat
them cold -- as in vinegar potato salad. If you chill po-

Safflower Oil

tatoes overnight, they form something called resistant

This popular salad dressing ingredient could be a

starch crystals -- a constituent of fiber that triggers the

big boon to your belly-flattening efforts, thanks to the

production of two hunger-halting hormones, according

omega-6 fatty acid called linoleic acid. It may rev up

to research. And resistant starch helps the body incin-

metabolism. And in a study, just a couple of table-

erate more fat for fuel while making less fat available to

spoons a day appeared to encourage belly fat to take

stash away in fat cells.

a hike.

Peanuts

Ginger

Hard to believe that rich-tasting, calorie-packed pea-

I regularly use ginger to address muscular or joint pain

nuts could help you lose weight. But they just might.

and inflammation. The amount used in Dr. Srivastavas

Seems the healthy fats in peanuts are burned more

study was 5 grams of fresh ginger or 1 tsp of dried gin-

readily than the less-healthy fats found in cookies,

ger, in divided doses throughout the day. Fresh or dried

chips, and creamy desserts. So make them your snack

ginger can be added to stir-fries, curries, soups, or

of choice.

made into tea. I chop a two to three inch piece of fresh

ginger, add it to a quart of water and boil on the stove

Sunflower Seeds

for 30 to 60 minutes. Add one to three drops of stevia

Toss em into soups and salads, mix them into yogurt,

to sweeten each cup of tea. Drink three cups daily for

or sprinkle them onto sandwiches for nutty crunch.

arthritic or muscle pain.

Plus, sunflower seeds (unsalted, please) are high

in monounsaturated fat -- a healthful type of fat that

Tart Cherries

appeared to inhibit waist widening in a study of over-

Eat tart cherries in all forms - fresh, or as cherry juice,

weight people.

or in the form of tart cherry extract. Laboratory findings

at Michigan State University suggest that ingesting the

Tea

equivalent of 20 tart cherries inhibits enzymes called

Seems the white version of this brew may be a veri-

cyclooxygenase-1 and -2, which are the targets of anti-

table fat blaster. When human fat cells were treated

inflammatory drugs.

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Joins In A

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The First Annual

Colonial Beach Bike Fest
Thanks to all who attended!
The fall-like gray skies, cool temperatures along with on and off rainy
weather could not stop hordes of
bikes of all makes and models from
streaming into the otherwise quaint
and quiet town of Colonial Beach,
Virginia for the First Annual Colonial
Beach Bikefest. . The event lived up
to the promise of being THE season
ending event to attend, as the party
began on Thursday October 9th and
rocked to October 12th with thousands of visiting bikers, locals and
town folks.

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Washington St. became The Strip as bikes poured in non-stop. A steady

stream of visitors filled every neighborhood linked to Washington St. and all available parking was taken as far in any direction as the eye could see. All around
The Strip vendors of all types were set up with their goods and services. Shoppers were extremely happy to find such a wide variety of vending at this first annual event and enjoyed visiting all of the wonderful local businesses within Colonial
Beach. Some took a nice break from the action at Colonial Beachs only coffee
shop Tattle Tale owned by Bonnie Wyne whose barista Rebecca Beverly would
gladly serve you the java of your choice.
All-American Harley of Hughesville, MD. ,one of the major sponsors of the bike
fest, was on site all weekend with their general manager Steve Smurf Keene,
dealership staff and owner Don Smolinski, along with a tractor-trailer full of 2015
models of Harley-Davidsons available for free test rides on Friday and Saturday.
Their Harley girls were on hand as well, including Miss Colonial Beach Bike Fest,
Sandy Miller.
Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar, one of the event sponsors, had it going on
with non stop food and drinks flowing to those seated inside and to the lucky folks
outside on the deck accessible by the beach. Dockside rocked out with bands such
as Sam Grow, Big Money Band, The Perfect Storm, Yoko Says No, R&R Train and
hosted the International Bikini Team swimsuit contest, Hulu and Fire Dancer show
and the Bike and Golf Cart show.

High Tides Restaurant and Bar, another one of the major sponsors, hosted a hot dog eating contest, an ultimate beer
gut contest and a wing contest, along with hosting many bands such as Rock Bottom, (a local Beatles cover band), Longreef and Kashmir at their Black Pearl Tiki Bar. Owners Brian and Vicky were swamped beyond the wamp with customers.
Other business such as the Lighthouse Restaurant, the Hunan Diner and Kelseas Kitchen were stacked with bike festgoers. The Blue Heron Restaurant also has a Tiki bar and overflowed with people who found a good place to eat and get
their fill of drinks and good times.aich began back in 2006, hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina is non other than Swamp
da Wamp. Playing bike events from the mountains to the shores all along the east coast, this incredible band is a powerhouse in the southern US region with an ever-growing national presence. Headlining the main event was the 1970s
American Southern rock/hard rock band Molly Hatchet who is best known for their 1979 hit song Flirtin with Disaster.
Their forever faithful fans were packed in as far as you could see to rock out to their legendary music. Still touring worldwide, Molly Hatchet continues to make a major presence at any event they headline.
Southern Marylands WMDM Rocket Radio with their DJ Ripley, were also sponsors and staunch supporters of this
event. Ripley did their radio show on Friday and one on Saturday at High Tides restaurant and Town Hill where the bands
performed..
After a year of planning, the collective vision of the bike fest committee members, was to revitalize Colonial Beach back
to prominence as a destination resort town as it was in the 1950s and 60s. In those days, Colonial Beach was a hot spot
for those who wished for a beautiful beach experience combined with all the wonderful aspects of a resort town atmosphere. The vision of the bikefest committee had the support of Carey Geddes, President of the Colonial Beach Chamber
of Commerce, who knows this town is/was a best kept secret and can support a return to glory.
Thanks to all the folks that put many hours in to make this event a reality. Big THANKS goes to artist Jay Haiden, who is
not only one of the Bike Fest committee members but also one of the unsung heroes of the Bike Fest who put in countless
hours along with his heart, soul and talent to workdesigning all of the imagery and graphicsfor every aspect of this event.
The Colonial Beach Police and Sheriff Departments, State Police, Colonial Beach Fire & Rescue and the Town of Colonial
Beach all worked together to help create a plan for making this event as safe as possible and a fun event for all.
Mark your calendars - 2nd Annual Colonial Beach Bikefest, Oct 8th 11th, 2015
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7 City Bail Bonds..............................................................................41
Bayside Harley-Davidson/Outer Banks Harley-Davidson...............18
Big Daddyz Cycles......................................................................30
Big O Bike Shop..............................................................................16
Cavellis...........................................................................................14
Comfort Inn WOODSTOCK, STAUNTON & CHARLOTTESVILLE18
Days Inn BLACKSBURG.................................................................18
Departure Bike Works......................................................................29
Diego Custom Sales.......................................................................29
Goochland Restaurant....................................................................14
Groves Winchester Harley-Davidson.......................Inside Back Cover
Gullivers Crossflight Restaurant......................................................7
Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson......................................................1
HOG Wild Photography.....................................................................7
Jens Place......................................................................................36
Keyser Printing................................................................................43
La Quinta Inn & Suites LYNCHBURG................................................18
M&B Towing & Recovery, M&T Towing & Recovery, Buzzys Towing Service Inc..36
Raps Bar & Grill...............................................................................36
Renegade Classics Biker Outlet..............................................28 & 37
Rick Preacher Saunders Devotional..............................................30
Rider Insurance....................................................Outside Back Cover
Rome Brothers Customs.................................................................28
Seasoned Cycles............................................................................30
Seven Cities Biker Church..............................................................29
Silver Lining Carpet Cleaning..........................................................44
The Mimslyn Inn LURAY.................................................................18
Timonium Motorcycle Show (Event)Front Cover & Center Calendar Top
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WHERED THAT COME FROM?

Spill the Beans

Meaning: To reveal a secret

History: In Ancient Greece, beans were used to vote for
candidates entering various organizations. One container
for each candidate was set out before the group members,
who would place a white bean in the container if they approved of the candidate and a black bean if they did not.
Sometimes a clumsy voter would accidentally knock over
the jar, revealing all of the beans and allowing everyone to
see the otherwise confidential votes.