Issue 15 - Rebel Rider Magazine, Inc.

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REBEL RIDER MAGAZINE, INC
WWW.REBELRIDERMAGAZINE.COM
August 2011
ISSUE 15
Address: Box 1952
Mount Dora, FL 32756
Publisher & Editor
Nova {Push} Fuller
Office Contact Information
Hark: 352-516-6485
Push: 352-551-7359
Email: [email protected]
Or: [email protected]
Our front cover this month features the Florida State HOG Rally that will be taking place
in Destin & Ft. Walton Beach October 18-22.
This is the only five day HOG Rally in the
USA, most others are 2 1/2 Days. The reason
we are promoting this rally so early is because of the pre-registration deadline which is
September 1. After that date you can only
register on site. See event flyer on page 2.
Also see article on pages 7-8. This is going to
be one whale of a party. Harley-Davidson is
not doing a stationary rally this year, this
would be a great replacement. The rally has
great entertainment as well as non stop activities from the kick off. If you are not a HOG
Member call 352-516-6485 for assistance.
Starke Bikefest is August 26-28, see flyer on
page 28. If you’re the kind of person that
likes that good ole fashion type of biker get
together this event is for you. Rebel Rider
Magazine will be covering every minute of the
action.
September brings two fantastic motorcycle
events. Bainbridge Bikefest is the 14th-18th,
see flyer page 57. Phil Peterson’s Key West
Poker Run is the 15th-18th see flyer page 59.
Warning...both events will keep you partying
all night long. Why not get in a bunch of riding and do both!!!
Our last subject is event flyers. We get a lot
of request, and try to do our best to help everyone as well as cover the event. We do request that our advertisers be used as stops
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Florida State HOG Rally Featured on Cover
Florida State HOG Rally Flyer
Ramsey Smathers P.A.
Introduction
Index * Area Reps
Knuckle Draggers * Flag Day
Anderson’s Little Lake Harris Pub * Article HOG Rally
Backwoods Bar-N-Grill * Florida State HOG Rally
Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson 5th Annual Garage Party
American Heroes
Seminole Harley-Davidson
Ride For Angels Article
Seminole Power Sports * Pictures Ride For Angels
Oasis Saloon * Pictures Ride For Angels
HOGS Saving DOGS Event
Pirates Pub * Article Pirates Pub
Gator Harley-Davidson * Pirates Pub Pictures
U.S. Mil Vets Stone Cold Poker Run
A&M Metal Finishing * Flag Line Patriot Guard
Vengeance Cycle Works * American Legion Post 35
Buzzard Beach Bar * Riding S.O.B.
Mousetrap Saloon * Sand Hill * Riding North Marion
Gator Harley-Davidson Shop Talk
Insurance Den, Inc * Looking Back
Nelson’s Outdoor Resort * Patriot Guard by Buckeye
Twisted Tea * Article St. Augustine by Duke
Lake Harris Hideaway * St. Augustine Ride by Duke
Starke Bikefest
Classique Bowl * Hillcreast Insurance Agency
Welcome to the Mousetrap Saloon Article by Ygirl
Lucky U’s * Mousetrap Saloon Pictures
Kirbside Pub * Welcome Home Weekend
Gainesville Harley-Davidson
American Legion Post 35 Hawg Daze Run
3D Motorized Bicycles * Carpet Works
Boondocks * Ranger-Chief Article * Pictures
Jalopy Joe’s Jam Inn * Rangers Pic’s
Tom the Bomb-Yankee Tom Benefit Run
Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson Tech Talk
Free Cash Payout Poker Run
G’s Lounge * Bogarts * Willards
Blue Heron Cove * Crazy Gator * Pictures
Lakeland Harley-Davidson
Pirate’s Pub Grand Opening Celebration
Gator Bay Marina * Article Doc
Shamrock Lounge & Package & Doc’s Pic’s
Hampton Veteran’s Memorial Fund-Chili Cook-Off
Hedo’s Run
Roscoe’s Chili Challenge
A.W.S. * Fox Crossing * Event Pictures
Gator Harley-Davidson Oil Change Special * Pictures
Legends
Maps
Legends
Maps
August Events
Bainbridge Bikefest
Central Florida Cruisers
Phil Peterson’s Key West Poker Run
Brent Miller P.A.
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Remembering Flag Day Pictures
Sent by John Grimsted American Legion Post 284 Bellview
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Don’t Miss This Party
erald Grande a world class condo resort. AJ’s is
know as one of the top 10 entertainment locations in Florida. They will kick off the rally with
Bikers-Blues-and BBQ. Wednesday October 19
begins the Free Poker Run Rides where 10 riders
will win $150.00 each four different days. The
big party on Wednesday night will take place at
the World Famous Hog’s Breath Saloon. This is
the oldest Hog’s Breath in Florida. Thursday
nights poker run ends at Helen Back Café where
riders get Free Pizza, order Chris’s Pizza...it is
fantastic. Friday after the poker run the final
stop is back at AJ’s “BUT” wait, it gets much better...Monsters of Classic Rock take the main
stage. Greg Douglass from the Steve Miller
Band. Chris Slade from AC/DC, Terr Hous from
XYZ, Carmine Rojas from Rod Stewart and David
Bowie and Teddy ‘Zig Zag” Andreadis from Gun’s
N Roses and Alice Cooper. Saturday is a big day
with so much going on you will never take it all
in...the day ends with 38 Special, fire works
and a Vintage Aircraft Fly Over. If your not a National HOG member… and want to know how you
can join in on this years fun call 352-516-6485.
Vendors
and
HOG
members
go
to
www.flstatehogrally.com for more information.
Thousands of riders can’t wait for Biketoberfest
to get out of the way because the following
week they jump on their Harley and head north
to Destin * Ft. Walton Beach for the 2011 Florida State HOG Rally which has become according
to many the number one state rally in the USA.
This event has gotten so popular that it draws
riders from nearly ever state, plus many fly and
rides from countries as far away as New Zealand, Germany, England and several others including our sister country Canada. One might
ask what makes this event so popular. First the
event location...one of the best rides we have in
Florida is Hwy 98 headed west from Perry. This
road has been untouched by most riders. Each
city you pass through is loaded with Old Florida
History. When you reach the Emerald Coast the
sun-bleached beaches are so white they will
leave you breathless, the Gulf Of Mexico waters
are a beautiful Emerald Color. The Emerald
Coast has been selected by USA today as the
“Best Beach’s In The USA. There are 24 miles of
sugar-white sands. The rally is a five day rally
that begins on Tuesday night October 18 at AJ’s
Seafood Restaurant within the Harbor Walk Village which is Host Site that connects to the Em-
Saturday Parade. More Pictures page 8
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Main Stage Area seats a few thousand. Note the Host Site to the
rear. Sorry Folks...this location has been sold out since January.
There are still a lot of great condos and hotels to choose from.
There is simply no where to go in Florida for better daily events or
entertainment. Do Not Miss This Event. Sign Up Today. Preregistration ends September 1.
Above the parade of flags on Saturday always has a fantastic turn out. Even after an all night party nothing stops the
Harley’s from more ridding. This years ride ends at Uptown
Station where there will be a Poker Walk that will have 10
winners taking home $150.00 each. Bike Show, entertainment and much more will take place on this site. After riders leave Uptown Station they head back to the Emerald
Grande to see 38 Speical live along with Fire Works and a
Vintage Aircraft Fly Over.
Above and below pictures taken by Brad
Heaton rally coordinator. He is flying with
real WW2 pilots. Background is the Emerald
Grande.
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PETRY, LEROY A.
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Organization: U.S. Army
Company: Company D
Division: 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment
Born: 29 July 1979, Santa Fe, NM
Departed: No
Entered Service At: New Mexico
G.O. Number:
Date of Issue: 07/12/2011
Accredited To: New Mexico
Place / Date: 26 May 2008, Paktya Province, Afghanistan
Citation Medal of Honor
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty: Staff Sergeant Leroy
A. Petry distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty
in action with an armed enemy in the vicinity of Paktya Province, Afghanistan, on May 26, 2008. As a Weapons Squad
Leader with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Staff Sergeant Petry moved to clear the courtyard of a
house that potentially contained high-value combatants. While crossing the courtyard, Staff Sergeant Petry and another
Ranger were engaged and wounded by automatic weapons fire from enemy fighters. Still under enemy fire, and
wounded in both legs, Staff Sergeant Petry led the other Ranger to cover. He then reported the situation and engaged the
enemy with a hand grenade, providing suppression as another Ranger moved to his position. The enemy quickly responded by maneuvering closer and throwing grenades. The first grenade explosion knocked his two fellow Rangers to
the ground and wounded both with shrapnel. A second grenade then landed only a few feet away from them. Instantly
realizing the danger, Staff Sergeant Petry, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his safety, deliberately and
selflessly moved forward, picked up the grenade, and in an effort to clear the immediate threat, threw the grenade away
from his fellow Rangers. As he was releasing the grenade it detonated, amputating his right hand at the wrist and further
injuring him with multiple shrapnel wounds. Although picking up and throwing the live grenade grievously wounded
Staff Sergeant Petry, his gallant act undeniably saved his fellow Rangers from being severely wounded or killed. Despite the severity of his wounds, Staff Sergeant Petry continued to maintain the presence of mind to place a tourniquet
on his right wrist before communicating the situation by radio in order to coordinate support for himself and his fellow
wounded Rangers. Staff Sergeant Petry's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service, and reflect great credit upon himself, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the United States Army.
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Ride For Angels 2011
money they raised on this item, but I am sure
hundreds took a chance on winning. This event
was a huge success! The weather was perfect,
Outback Steak House out of Clermont provided a
fantastic meal, everything adds up to a great
time for bikers and a big fund raising day for
Hospice.
Eight years ago Clermont Harley Owners Group
started the Hospice Ride For Angels. Like most
events it starts out slow the first year and continues to grow. While visiting Clermont HarleyDavidson on Million Mile Monday Janice Malik
Owner of Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson and Linda
Crouse the director of Clermont HOG showed me
the check for Hospice that they are giving this
year...total $26,214.00. Dennis Holloran who
serves on this committee to raise money for
Hospice has been what I think is the back bone
to the success of this event. When you attend
this event you will see that nothing is lacking.
When I arrived to sign up it was early so the
lines were short, then in no time the lines grew
like crazy. Hundreds showed up, those lines did
not last long. There were around 40 or more volunteers working to help make sure supporters of
the event did not have to wait long. I took a few
short cuts on the poker run and hung out with
some riders from Seminole HOG along the way.
When I arrived at the Minneola City Hall the
parking lot was packed with cars and motorcycles of all types, nearly any Motorcycle Club you
could name joined in on the event. While looking
at all the great door prizes, silent auction items
and auction items it was easy for me to see why
this event raises so much money, you could
have removed about every outside door on your
home and replaced them with the awesome
wood doors that went up for auction. Door prizes
consisted of hundreds of different prizes. Another item they had was a Vento Scooter they
sold raffle tickets on, I am not sure how much
Linda Crouse Director Clermont HOG and Janice
Malick Owner Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson with
check for Hospice
Picture above Dennis Holloran taking a
little time away from all his hard
work...this kind of time from work is
really great. Dennis earned every minute off he got which was not much.
Great job Dennis. More Pics Page 13-14
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Bikes parked at Minneola City Hall.
Ride for Angels
Awesome auction items. Picture on the left. Outback Girls
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Exciting News For Bikers
this location going to go now. The cat can’t be
replaced, the old Harley could, the building
could. So Mark and Bonnie put their front foot
forward and said...we are going to rebuild. This
story is about the good ole times...the way it
was in the past...new stories are yet to come
after the Grand Re-Opening on August 13...a
party I am sure that will go well into August 14.
Enjoy the pictures from the past as we look forward to the future of this fantastic get-a-way.
Hark
The fire is only a memory now for all of us who
enjoyed the Pirates Pub in Paisley. After many
months of hard work a brand new building
stands in the same location. That night was a
nightmare for Mark and Bonnie owners of the
Pirates Pub. When the ashes settled, the only
thing they were thinking about was the loss of
the well known cat Samantha, the loss of an old
Harley, and where are the many bikers that love
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Pirate’s Pub has lots of friends. Above
picture is the Lake County Mil Vets
Chillin...I am sure we will see them on
August 13 in big numbers.
Above picture some members of Lake HOG inside Pirate’s Pub.
All the decorations were destroyed during the fire. So if you
have something to give Bonnie and Mark for the Re-Opening
Party I know they will really be thankful to get it...the inside
bar has changed a little bit...but for the most part, it is the
same Pirates Pub. Open to all riders
Mark and Bonnie Owners. Picture taken during
the Cruisers 40th Anniversary Run. We look
forward to many years to come riding out to
this awesome watering hole.
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many Americans who are standing for us in both international conflicts and home front battles.
Patriot Guard Riders Flag Line
Standing for those who stood for us….
Respectfully submitted: Buckeye, N. Florida PGR
Ride Captain. Rebel Rider
The Patriot Guard Riders stood on June 24th and 25th
for the two Florida firefighters who died in the Blue
Ribbon fire in Hamilton County on Monday June 20th.
Both families graciously invited the Patriot Guard Riders to join with them in honoring their loved ones.
Joshua Burch was only 31 years old and left a wife
and two children. He had worked with the Division
of Forestry for more than 10 years. Brett Fulton, 52,
began as a professional welder with the Division 12
years ago and has been a Forest Ranger with the
Department for more than nine years. He leaves
behind a wife and two grown children in White
Springs. The services for both firefighters were held
at the Christ Central Church in Lake City where over
2000 mourned their deaths. Fire departments and
State agencies from all over Florida were represented at these services.
These men stood for us when needed, and lost their
lives doing so. Now was our time to stand and honor
these men who are every bit as much heroes as the
men and women who fought and still fight for this
country in all its wars.
Sometimes we need to be reminded that there are
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William Boe The Real Florida Photographer’s
latest pictures….this guy knows where to
find them. His office number is 352-3771572. He does Commercial * Glamour and
Freelance News. This month the pictures are
of French American Model Hollie Montreux
while she visited the Mouse Trap Saloon in
Ingles. Many of Bills Photos go on Post Cards
to our Troops overseas.
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RIDING S.O.B.
he’ll let you know how you can get in. There’s no National HOG Rally this year so this will probably be the
biggest HOG Rally in the country!.....As always, if
you’ve got something going on out there, give me a
call or shoot me an e-mail, that’s what I’m here for.
Until next month, I’ll be out riding Seminole, Orange
and Brevard, and of course Volusia too. And who
knows, if I get lost maybe Flagler, or Osceola or anywhere else the back roads of Central Florida take me!
(Covering Central Florida and All Roads to the East
Coast)
Miserable heat and pouring rain – ya gotta love riding
in Florida in the summer. At least the rain gives you
another excuse to hang out longer at your favorite
watering hole …..C’mon out on Sunday, August 7th for
G’s Lounge’ 4th Annual Birthday Bash. Besides the
regular low prices, generous pours and friendly crowd
they’ll have free food and t-shirt and liquor giveaways. It’s always a good time at G’s!…..Time for the
3rd Annual Hogs Saving Dogs Run. This run benefits
Pet Rescue by Judy, a Seminole County non-profit,
no-kill, animal rescue and adoption organization. First
bikes out at 9:00 from the Winter Springs VFW. Go to
the Hogs Saving Dogs Face book page for more
info….. Seminole Harley-Davidson Customer Appreciation Days – August 20th and 21st. Free food, free
beer and plenty of fun and games. What more could
you ask for? …..You really don’t want to miss the
2011 Florida State HOG Rally, October 19 thru 22 in
Destin / Ft. Walton Beach. Great location, great back
roads to get there and one hell of a party – all ending
with fireworks, an antique warplane flyover and .38
Special in concert. Pre-registration ends Sept. 1st so
go to www.flstatehogrally.com for more info. If you’re
not a HOG member, call Hark at 386-516-6485 and
-Brad
[email protected]
407-432-5845
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RIDING NORTH MARION COUNTY
the oldest operating post office in the state. Lets
hook up.
Rebel Rider Duke
I love Marion County, beautiful horse farms,
winding roads, rolling hills………motorcycle country at its best. I was on my way to Bronson,
Florida to visit 120 veterans who are buried at
Rose Mary Hill Cemetery on SR 24 just east of
Alt 27 in Bronson. The AM VETS at post 88 are
working toward getting this cemetery recognized
by Wreaths across America, I’ll have more on
that at a later date. I just wanted to share some
of my beautiful Marion County with ya’ll. Want to
see it for yourself? Shoot me an e-mail [email protected]/, get a group together, lets
make plans and I’ll take you on a tour of
Micanopy, Shiloh, Wacahoota, I’ll take you to
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Looking Back
Recently I was going through some old
pictures before we started using digital
pictures in our articles. I came up with
some pretty cool pictures from the past.
We hope you enjoy...Hark
Above picture is the old Gator HarleyDavidson in Leesburg.
The above picture is our very good friend Otis, everyone that
knew Otis loved him. He had a special zest for life. Push and I
rode hundreds of miles with Otis, we shared hotels together
during bikeweek, trips to Cedar Key and much more. Otis is no
longer with us, but pictures of the great times we had keeps
his memory alive. In coming months we will be sharing stories
of other friends we have ridden with the past two decades.
The man seated is Hobo...has anyone
seen him. As I recall he started the
Lake County Mil Vets. Tell Hobo we
said Hi. Picture taken in front of the
old Gator Harley many years ago.
Picture taken in 1999. My brand new
Road King had arrived. Right after I
picked the bike up and broke it in we
headed to Milwaukee. It was a fantastic bike...Hark
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An open invitation to
Join the PGR!
return home for all.
If you would like to read more or join in with us,
please
go
to
our
webpage:
and follow the links.
www.patriotguard.org
There are no chapters, no meetings, no dues…
just a group of men and women who believe in
what our veterans have done and are still doing
world-wide to protect our American freedoms.
A typical “mission” allows us to stand in silent
respect while holding our 3 x 5 American flags
on poles. We usually line up along a walk or entrance to a funeral home or church or an airport
terminal. Occasionally we are requested to provide a motorized escort to a cemetery. We frequently find ourselves at ceremonies at any of
Florida’s National Cemetery’s plus the many services at private cemetery’s as well. I hope you
will consider joining in with your fellow patriotic
Americans in this worthwhile effort.
Charly
“Buckeye”
Hornbrook
North
Central
Florida
Ride
Captain.
[email protected]
The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse group of
over 240,000 riders from across our nation. We
have one thing in common besides motorcycles.
We have an unwavering respect for those who
risk their very lives for America’s freedom and
security. If you share this respect, please join
us.
We don’t care what you ride or if you ride, what
your political views are, or whether you’re a
hawk or a dove. It is not a requirement that you
be a veteran. It doesn't matter where you’re
from or what your income is; you don’t even
have to ride. The only prerequisite is Respect.
Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited
guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives:
1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen
heroes, their families, and their communities.
2. Shield the mourning family and their
friends from interruptions created by any
protestor or group of protestors.
We accomplish the latter through strictly legal
and non-violent means. We also “stand” when
the military sends off personnel to the far flung
posts around the world and when they arrive
home from their tours of duty.
To those of you who are currently serving and
fighting for the freedoms of others, at home and
abroad, please know that we are backing
you. We honor and support you with every mission we carry out, and we are praying for a safe
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St. Augustine
I know that most of you have been to Daytona for
bike week and biketoberfest but if you’ve never been
to St. Augustine you have missed some of Florida’s
natural history. Just a few miles north of Daytona
beach is some of the most unique places to visit. One
can spend days in down town walking around checking out all the shops, touring the old fort and one of
my favorite biker hang outs, The Trade Winds Lounge,
there’s always something going on there. Jump on
your scoot and head south on A1A to Matanzas state
park and take a free, that’s right, I said FREE, boat
ride across the inner coastal water way to Fort Matanzas where there is plenty of shady parking and an
awesome history lesson. I won’t bore you with the
details, just get on your bike and go see for yourself.
While you are there, be sure and go on one of the
many ghost tours, my favorite is the pub tour. Ride
Florida, there’s plenty to see and do here in the Sunshine State. I hope the pix will inspire you to visit this
wonderful old city and its surrounding areas. Enjoy
life, get in the wind...More Pictures Page 27.
Rebel Rider Duke
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Trade Winds Lounge
Fort Matanzas
The Mating Tree
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Welcome to The Mousetrap Saloon!
you, served up with a warm smile. It was a
great day and felt like old home week. Folks I
haven’t seen in a long time showed up for the
birthday party, as well as to hear Rusty, Debi
and Stanimal play, and to just hang out with old
and dear friends. If you haven’t been to “the
Trap” yet, I encourage you to do so. The beer is
always cold and it is a great stop on any part of
your ride. Stop by and say hi to Mark and his
bartenders, Michelle, Jessica and Kelly. Tell ‘em
YGIRL sent ya!!!! Well, time to move on….see ya
at the next stop!! YGIRL
Well, summer is in full swing and the riding has
been great. Yeah, sure there’s been showers
nearly every day, but it is Florida. Now if you
wait just a few minutes, it’s sure to be over and
you can get back to ridin’. While you’re out there
on that ride, if you happen to find yourself in, or
passing through, Inglis make sure you stop on
by the Mousetrap Saloon. Fondly referred to
as “The Trap” by the locals and folks in
neighboring towns, it is located in lower Levy
County. It is frequently a stop on many of the
poker runs that take place in Levy, Citrus and
sometimes South Marion counties. The Mousetrap Saloon has been a favorite stop for bikers
for many years. I’ve often heard folks say that
they always stop there on their way to and/or
from Cedar Keys. Many times, it is THE perfect
respite for folks traveling from the St. Pete/
Tampa area on one of their weekend getaways
to our beautiful riding country. Recently, I had
the opportunity to visit with some very dear old
friends when the “Trap” hosted a birthday party
for Cookie and a few other folks. Well known
from days of old, very popular trio, Rusty, Debi
and Staminal (Cookie‘s hubby), played to the
delight of the crowd. Other bands who also
played at “the Trap” in years past, also took to
the stage keeping the crowd happy and enthusiastic. Mark, owner of “the Trap” is always willing to host a party or event for people. And he
and his fantastic bartenders do a great job of it
too. They always have a cold brew ready for
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Rebel Rider Magazine out and about pictures. You never
know where we are going to show up.
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Welcome Home Weekend
proceeds from the event went toward the badly
need fire suppression system that Post 35 has to
put in...I am not sure how much money was
raised at this years event but every dime helps.
If you’re a vet looking for a great organization to
join I highly recommend this post. I am cutting
this story short to allow for a few pictures. Be
looking for the Welcome Home event next year
during Memorial Day weekend...Hark
The Welcome Home Bill is signed! Long overdue
for thousands of Vietnam Vets. American Legion
Post 35 in Mt. Dora hosted the first annual Welcome Home event. The turn out this year was
pretty good for a first time event which included
a poker run, great food, and a group ride to
Bushnell National Cemetery on Memorial Day. All
Above Picture. Legion Riders win the
Chapter Challenge Plaque. On left is
Gene, Post Commander. American
Legion Post 35 Mount Dora
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NE Florida Rebel Rider Update
By Ranger
Love2 Ride Cycles, Chicago Pizza Fleming Island,
The Rooster Bar, Jerry’s Neighborhood Bar, Copper Tops, Michelle’s Watering Hole, Harley
Davidson of St Augustine,
Scarlet O’Hara’s,
Conch House, and The Oasis.
Ranger and Chief
It has now been close to 6 months since Hark
hired Chief and myself for the responsibility of
distributing Rebel Rider Magazine in NE Florida,
and based on the number of bars and restaurants our magazine is at, no other biker magazine can do more for advertisers on North East
Florida than Rebel Rider.
Each month, we get over 1000 magazines for
this area, at 32 locations and growing. Look at
the advertiser in our magazine; we strive to be
the premier source of news for the biker community in all of Florida, and keep us in mind if
you want advertising that works.
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Ranger * Chief and friends hanging
out at Buffalos.
Copper Top Gang
Even This Dog had a lot of fun at The Rehab. Picture by
Ranger
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In our September issue read about
the Nam Knights Orlando ride to the
wall. Some pictures below!
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I hear they got way more than a million miles logged
in that day. As for the rest of this month there hasn’t
been many runs happening but we’ve been hooking
up at Buzzard Beach on Friday nights for Jacks Grill in
and Chilin deal damn good food and live music it’s
every Friday night till the end of August I’m telling
you its good! Also we’ve been going to Bike night out
at Kirbside Pub on Wednesday nights Bike Night Pam
and Bike Night Phil are always playing some good
toons as well as all kinda games to play. But the Big
news this month is that the Pirates Pub has risen
from the ashes and is once again open for business
out on 42 in Paisley and let me tell you all it is nice
Mark and Bonnie have way outdone themselves there
having a Grand Opening Party on the 13 of August so
head on out and check it out hell you don’t have to
wait till then go grab a cold one there know and beat
the crowds. Well that’s enough for know I’ll see you
all at the Gator Harley Davidson's Anniversary party
on the 30th 31st of July gonna be a helluva bash. Till
then WFO till you see God then brake.
Out and about with Doc Don
Well hey ya’ll how’s your summer going I hope all of
you had a fun and safe 4TH as for Lynn and I we went
out to Paisley to our good friends Tree & Dees where
there was just to much good food to eat then fireworks damn good time. On the last Monday in June I
took a run down to Stormy Hill Harley Davidson to
sign up for HOGS Million Mile Monday and ran into
Hark there and there were people riding in from all
over the area. What was a real nice surprise was that
we were told that the Clermont chapter of HOG had
raised over 26,000 dollars for Hospice now tell me
isn’t that a nice way to start a week? Well after leaving Stormy Hill Harley I had a bunch of running
around to do so I headed south on 27 down just past
I-4 to buy a knew pair of boots at this nice shop
called Way Out West then I hopped on 4 east around
to the Sanford Mt. Dora exit made a quick stop at the
house then went up through the Ocala Forrest to
H&Bs in Ocala to pick up a front brake line for my
brother Frank which I got a great deal on and that’s
when my day turned to crap I go to leave but my
scoot says ahhhh naa at first I think my batteries
gone no to simple its my starter so to shorten this
300 bucks and some parking lot wrenchin I was on
my way but it got to late to go back to Stormy Hill.
Doc Don
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Above picture Kurbside. Below Pirates Pub is open.
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HEDO’S RUN
anyone. As we rolled in, there were coolers waiting and everyone gathered around the gravesite
in the pouring rain for the salute – this is what
the ride was all about.
Saturday, June 18th was the day for “Hedo’s
Run”, put on by the Boozefighters MC Chapter
68 out of Edgewater. This was billed as their 2nd
Annual Memorial Run and Party in remembrance
of their late fellow member Jack “Hedo” Sauers.
Hedo was a former Marine and father of five that
became a proud member of the Boozefighters
back in 2005. On March 21, 2009, Hedo and his
wife Terri were in a bike accident, and while taking x-rays doctors discovered that he had lung
cancer. The cancer moved fast, and on May 7,
2009 Hedo passed away. It was obvious from
the huge turn-out, including three other Boozefighters Chapters from around the state, that
Hedo was loved and missed by many people.
Back we all went to the All American Club, we
were soaking wet but no one seemed to care - it
was time to party. The Big Daddy Band was
rocking, the “Boozettes” had a great buffet set
up, and the adult beverages just kept coming.
You’re guaranteed to have a great time when
you come out and party with the Boozefighters.
They aren’t called “the Original Wild Ones” and
“a drinking club with a motorcycle problem” for
nothing – this is what they do.
All around it was a great day – remembering
and honoring a brother that is no longer here,
and celebrating life with friends and family.
The ride was billed as a memorial run and party
and that pretty much sums it up, especially
heavy on the party. No escorted ride, poker run
or entry charge here. Things kicked off at noon
at The All American Club, the Boozefighters’
clubhouse, and from there it was really simple –
head up to Traders Pub in New Smyrna Beach,
last bike out at 2:30, be back by 6:00. Everyone
rode north to Traders at their own pace, but by
late afternoon, the bar, dance floor and deck out
back was a sea of green and white. Traders had
free food set up and the drinks were flowing, but
then it was time to go - with one last stop along
the way. Everyone left as a group and ran south
on US 1 to the Edgewater-New Smyrna Cemetery for one more toast to Hedo. As we neared
the cemetery, the thunder started rolling and
the sky just opened up, but a little rain, no
make that a lot of rain, wasn’t going to stop
-Brad
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Coming In The September Issue...Generators Amazing Poker Run Turn Out
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August Events
8/6: Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson Tech Talk See
flyer page 39
8/13: Pirates Pub Rise From The Ashes Flyer.
See page 16 and 44.
8/13: Monthly FREE Poker Run. See flyer page
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8/13: Veterans Home Poker Run. See flyer page
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8/13: Gainesville Harley-Davidson
Appreciation Day. See Ad page 33
Customer
8/14: Stormy Hill Harley-Davidson Ladies Garage Party. See page 9
8/20: Tom the Bomb Benefit Run. See flyer
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8/22: Chili Cook-Off * Bike Show. See flyer
page 47
8/27: Gator Harley-Davidson Shop Talk See
Flyer page 23
8/26-28: Starke Bikefest. See flyer page 28
8/28: HOG saving DOG’S. See flyer Page 15
8/28: Hawg Daze Poker Run. See flyer page 34
Other August Events
Kribside Pub: Bike Night every Wednesday Night 6
PM until. Free Food & Beer Specials. See ad page 33.
Bike Night At Kirbside
Kirbside Pub: Free HOG Roast August 6. See flyer
page 32.
Buzzard Beach: Every Friday Night. But an 8 oz New
York Strip, Corn on the cob, sides, beverage of your
choice all for 10 BUCKS. A Great Bike Night!!!
Twisted Tea girls August 12. See ad page 21.
Willard’s Restaurant & Lounge: Morrison Bike Day
every first Sunday of every month noon-until. See ad
page 41.
Gator Bay: Free Fish Fry August 27. See ad page 45.
Late entry: Max & Zack middle school boys from Tavares both have cancer. Anderson’s Little Lake Harris
Pub has an all day fund raiser for the boys on August
6th. BBQ Chicken dinner all the fixins $5. Live Entertainment. See small flyer this page.
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Hundreds of Nam Knights attended Rolling
Thunder in Washington DC this year. See the
article in our September Issue.
“COME RIDE WITH US”
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