September - gwrra

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September - gwrra

GWRRA
South Central
Region H
Texas
District
Texas Chapter
R
DFW Rallycats Raconteur
www.gwrra-txr.org
Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge
John and Ruth Fuls enjoy Banff Nat’l Park
Chapter R Rally September 9, 2006
Volume 10, Issue 20
September 2006
DFW Rallycats Raconteur, September 2006
Chapter News — Staff Updates
About the Cover
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Chapter News
2
Staff/Member Updates
2
July/August Rides
12
District News
24
Region News
25
National News
28
Calendars
29
Classifieds
32
Sponsors
33
Come Join Us
• Chapter R’s Monthly Gathering is held on the
4th Tuesday of every month.
• The Gathering is held at Fuddruckers in
Grapevine, near Bass Pro Shop. (Check
website for directions.)
John and Ruth Fuls had an awesome trip to the
Northwest. The cover picture was taken at Banff National Park in Canada and the picture above is at
Crater Lake, Oregon. See their trip report on pages
16-19.
Many of us have had great riding vacations. Send
your pictures to Mandy Mew at
[email protected] and you could end up on
the next cover of the
• For the safety of our members, Chapter R
holds smoke free meetings.
DFW Rallycats Raconteur!!
• All visitors are welcomed!
• Dinner at 6:30 pm; Meeting at 7:30 pm
“R” Officers and Staff — 2006
Chapter Directors
Gary and Alice Meyer
(940) 497-4818
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer
Leona McDade
(817) 491-2881
[email protected]
Web Master
Jim Jones
(817) 491-3955
[email protected]
Asst. Chapter Directors
Jim and Theresa Jones
(817) 521-3491
[email protected]
Chapter Couple of the Year
Mike and Donna Cagle
(940) 482-3260
[email protected]
E-Master
Ross Crum
(817) 638-5248
[email protected]
Asst. Chapter Directors
Jeff and Donna Thompson
(940) 240-0166
[email protected]
[email protected]
Ways and Means
Liz Crum
(817) 638-5248
[email protected]
Rally Coordinator
Karen Charles
(972) 245-5311
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
Mandy Mew
(817) 354-4963
[email protected]
Scrapbook Coordinator
Vacant
Chapter Educator
Fred Mew
(817) 354-4963
[email protected]
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Just a Thought….
... About "R" Rally
Yes, you've been hearing the talk about "R" Annual Rally, but have you thought about
why we have a Rally? We have a rally for you, the Chapter! It's a way to celebrate a
chapter, to compete with other chapters and individuals, make friends, see friends, have
some fun, and, yes, make some money for the chapter.
Why is it so important for the chapter to raise funds. For many reasons: We have many
planned events, we enjoy having a nice website and
newsletter, to name a few.
We've got a great team pulling together those survey ideas you shared. Work with them to see how
you can help. I know they'd appreciate it. Don't forget to bring your contingency prizes, sign up to
work, and you'll get a discounted registration, too!
We know "R" likes to have fun! We're famous for it.
So here's an opportunity for you to show other chapters just how much fun Chapter "R" is!
Texas R—Chapter Directors
Gary & Alice Meyer
Yes, it's true, GWRRA TX-R is having their annual rally & bike show on Saturday, Sept
9th, 2006. This is the weekend after labor day, so mark your calendars.
We will be having a variety of vendors and games, fun run, and some great prizes! If
you pre-register before Sept 1st, you save $3 on registration! Check out our Rally Flyer
on our website here http://www.gwrra-txr.org/R_Rides/R_Rally/r_rally.html
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The Reverend’s Soapbox
Rally Time!!!!
For those of you who are new to the Chapter, there is no better
time than when we have "R" Rally. Yes, we work hard to make it a
success, but as many will tell you, we have a reputation for one of
the best Rallies every year. In some ways we even rival some of
the district rallies! Yes, I said it, we even rival some District Rallies.
This year’s rally is no exception, we will have a County Fair atmosphere and I, personally, can't wait. There will be lots of games, including a chicken drop game that you must see to believe. We will
have a dunk tank, can you say "cool me down"? We will also have
what is always a great bike show including a new class for the dirtiest bike! There will be vendors to help you get those must have
things, and new this year, we will have the Knights of Columbus there with Lunch! So, come on out, you know you want to!
Heck, you may even have a good time....
Jim “Reverend” Jones
Assistant Chapter Director
Tish “Weasel” not pictured
Whatever it is,
it’s better in the wind.
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Thoughts from the Edge
Thoughts from the Edge….
Wow it’s hot outside! - Life in Texas - Hopefully, it will start to cool
off in a few weeks…like maybe October? It may be hot here in the
summer, but at least we can ride most of the winter.
Our bike has been in garage for nearly a month except for late night
rides and will probably stay there until it cools off some. So, for now,
all we can do is think about all the fun riding will do in the fall. Starting in late September, we can all get back to some enjoyable riding
to all our old favorites like Highway 4 and the Piney Woods.
Jeff and I are in the process of planning the annual “leaf” ride to Ar- Assistant Chapter Directors
kansas. Like years past it will be an overnight ride, but maybe little
different this year. We can’t guarantee Mother Nature’s fall color, but you can count on some great new
roads. (we will try to keep the dirt roads to a minimum)
What’s your favorite fall ride? Why not plan a ride and take along of a few of your best friends. Just send
out a group email and you’re sure to find people to join you. Until then…stay cool!
A Belated Thank You to McDade Rescue Service
Terry, Leona and Grandson graciously gave up their Sunday morning to drive to Wichita Falls with a spare
tire and a motorcycle lift. Donna and I had a flat returning from Colorado and would have been stranded
until the dealer opened on Tuesday. They saved us two days away from work and two nights of hotel bills,
not to mention the aggravation of extending our vacation in Wichita Falls.
Thank you so much!
JEFF & DONNA
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“R” Level 4 — Master Tour Riders
Mat Talmadge
Mike Barchers
Carolyn Hoadley
Breeze Hoadley
Fay Tolson
Ron Tolson
Nina Thomas
Chuck Thomas
Sandy Levengood
Linda Holley
Don Holley
Mark Johnson
Debbie Scott
Greg Scott
Joe Levengood
Dolly Griffin
Dave Cobb
Betty Mann
Bob Mann
Dwan Needham
Mike Needham
GM # 928
GM # 929
GM # 984
GM # 985
SM # 1668
SM # 1669
SM # 1769
SM # 1770
SM # 1852
SM # 1854
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SM # 2186
SM # 2557
SM # 2558
M # 2864
M # 2896
M # 2897
M # 2991
M # 2992
M # 3692
M # 3693
Carolyn Barton
Terry Barton
Amy Cook
Dennis Cook
Vern Attaway
Eric Flynn
Jeanne Nevil
Jerry Nevil
Donna Thompson
Jeff Thompson
Gary Meyer
Mandy Mew
Fred Mew
Alice Meyer
Greg Dean
Cassima Dean
Julie Zak
Lena Bryant
John Bryant
Jim Jones
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Grand Masters (GM) have kept their Level 4 certification updated for over 10 years.
Senior Masters (SM) have kept their Level 4 certification updated for over 5 years.
Among other things, Level 4 riders are current in both First Aid and CPR, and they
carry a First Aid Kit on their motorcycle. They have also completed an approved
Rider course within the last three years. For more information, or if you are interested in becoming involved in the Rider Education Program, contact Fred Mew
(Chapter Educator).
Rider’s Education Corner
Fatigue Facts
Here are some interesting facts I found surprising and thought I’d share with you this month.
These numbers come from the Naval Safety Center (http://www.safetycenter.navy.mil/)
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that approximately 100,000 police-reported crashes annually (about 1.5 percent of all crashes) involve fatigue as a principal causal factor. A conservative estimate of related fatalities is 1,500 annually or 4 percent of all traffic-crash fatalities. At least 71,000 people are injured in fall-asleep
crashes each year. Monetary losses from these crashes, according to the NHTSA, amount to
about $12.5 billion annually.
(Continued on page 7)
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Rider’s Education Corner, continued
(Continued from page 6)
If you're about to fall asleep, you'll experience some or all of these symptoms: You have trouble keeping your eyes open and focused; You nod and can't keep your head up; You daydream or have wandering, disconnected thoughts; You yawn a lot or need to rub your
eyes; You find yourself drifting out of your lane or tailgating; You miss road signs or drive
past your turn; You feel irritable, restless and impatient; On an interstate, you drift off the
road and hit the rumble strips.
So… what can you do to counter drowsy driving?
· Get a good night's sleep. While this varies among individuals, the average person
requires about eight hours of sleep a night.
· Plan to drive/ride long trips with a companion. Passengers can help look for early
warning signs of fatigue and switch drivers when needed. Passengers should
stay awake to talk to the driver.
· Schedule regular stops, every 100 miles or two hours.
· Avoid alcohol and medications (over-the-counter and prescription) that may impair
performance. Alcohol interacts with fatigue, increasing its effects – just like
drinking on an empty stomach.
· Consult your physician or a local sleep-disorders center for diagnosis and treatment
if you suffer frequent daytime sleepiness, often have difficulty sleeping at
night, and/or snore loudly every night.
If I’m that sleepy, I’m just going to STOP and get some rest so I can ride again with you another day!
Have fun, ride safe,
Fred
Gray-haired riders don’t get that way from pure luck!
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Chapter News — Staff/Member Updates
Congratulations to July Participants of the Month:
Jim and Sheila Walton!!
July Gift Card Winners
$30 Brinker’s Rest. Gift Card Greg & Cassima Dean
$45 Brinker’s Rest. Gift Card Hank Hetrick
$75 Brinker’s Rest. Gift Card John and Ruth Fuls
Other Area GWRRA Chapter Gatherings
TX-B/N, Garland/Richardson, TX
1st Tuesday, 7:30 pm
Raymond’s BBQ
10920 Garland Rd, Dallas
TX-F2, Fort Worth, TX
1st Tuesday, 7:00 pm
Luby’s Cafeteria
251 University Dr, Ft Worth
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TX-M, Arlington, TX
1st Thursday, 7:00 pm
Spring Creek BBQ
Corner of Hwy 287 and
Debbie Lane, Mansfield
TX-P, Granbury, TX
2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm
Golden Corral
1300 S. Morgan, Granbury
TX-U2, Keller, TX
3rd Saturday, 9:00 am
Golden Corral
Grapevine Hwy, N. Richland Hills
TX-W2, Waxahachie, TX
3rd Thursday, 7:30 pm
Fire Mountain
1400 N. Hwy 77, Waxahachie
TX-Z2, McKinney, TX
4th Thursday, 7:00 pm
Steak Kountry
153 Westgate Shopping Center,
McKinney
CHAPTER “R”
9th ANNUAL RALLY
MOTORCYCLE SHOW & FUN RUN
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006
Knights of Columbus
2104 Whitley Lane, Keller, TX 76248
Grand Prize Sponsors
CYCLE CENTER OF DENTON – Set of Tires for GL1800
DFW HONDA –
MAXIM MOTORSPORTS (formerly Plano Honda) –
SAM’S CLUB OF GRAPEVINE – Motorcycle Lift
Some of our Vendors
SAM’S CLUB - GRAPEVINE
SUNRIDER – HERBAL FOODS
FIRST CHOICE – PERSONALIZED ACCESSORIES
DALLAS MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES
UNIQUE STITCHES
MASSAGE THERAPIST
And more….
____________________________________________________________________________
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Registration
Games
Fun Run
Bike Show Classification/Staging
Bike Show Judging
Closing Ceremonies
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Staggered for all day enjoyment
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM - Last card drawn at 2:00 PM
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM - All types of bikes welcome
1:00 PM
2:30 PM - Drawings, awards, etc.
Grand Prizes Will Be Given Away at Closing Ceremonies
Raffle Drawing During Closing Ceremonies
Contingency Prizes Drawn All Day
Award for Largest Pre-Registered GWRRA Chapter
FEES
Early Registration:
Rider: $12.00 Co-Rider/2nd Rider: $12.00
On Site Registration:
Rider: $15.00 Co-Rider/2nd Rider: $15.00
Early Registration will include:
2 Grand Prize Tickets
2 Contingency Tickets
2 Game Table Tickets
Bike Show & Fun Run
On Site Registration will include:
One of each Ticket
Bike Show & Fun Run
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REGISTRATION FORM
(Make Checks Payable to GWRRA Chapter R)
Please Print:
Rider: ________________________________________________________________ Chapter: ________
Co-Rider/2nd Rider _____________________________________________________ Chapter: ________
Address:______________________________________________________________________________
City:___________________________________________ State:_______ Zip Code:_________________
I/We agree to hold harmless GWRRA, Co-Sponsoring Organization, Knights Of Columbus or any of their
members for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of
participation in this event. I/We accept responsibility for any property which I/we knowingly damage.
RIDER SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________ Date: ___________
CO-RIDER/2nd RIDER SIGNATURE: ______________________________________ Date: ___________
Mail Form to:
Karen Charles, Chapter R
2112 Southmoor Drive
Carrollton, Texas 75006
972-245-5311
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gwrra-txr.org
____________________________________________________________________________
CHAPTER “R” 9th ANNUAL RALLY
MOTORCYCLE SHOW & FUN RUN
SEPTEMBER 9, 2006
Knights of Columbus located at 2104 Whitley Lane, Keller, TX 76248
Directions:
Traveling North on I35W
Take the Basswood Blvd. exit and turn right on Basswood. Travel 3.5 miles and turn left on US377, Denton
Hwy. Travel 1 mile North and turn right onto North Tarrant Parkway. Travel 1 block and turn Left
onto Whitley Rd. (behind Home Depot). Pass 6 residential streets on the right. Take the very next right
turn which has no name (1st right turn after Stallion St). Follow the signs.
Traveling South on I35W
Take the Golden Triangle Blvd. exit and turn left on Golden Triangle Blvd. Travel 3.5 miles and turn right on
US377, Main Street. Travel 3 miles South and turn left onto North Tarrant Parkway. Travel 1 block and turn
Left onto Whitley Rd. (behind Home Depot). Pass 6 residential streets on the right. Take the very next
right turn which has no name (1st right turn after Stallion St). Follow the signs.
Traveling West on Hwy 114
Take the Hwy 170 split, left, onto Hwy 170 west for 2 miles. Turn left on US377. Travel 8 miles South and
turn left onto North Tarrant Parkway. Travel 1 block and turn Left onto Whitley Rd. (behind Home
Depot). Pass 6 residential streets on the right. Take the very next right turn which has no name (1st right
turn after Stallion St). Follow the signs.
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Chapter News— July/August Rides
CPR Class—July 22, 2006
Game Night—July 29, 2006
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Participants:
Mike and Donna Cagle
Hal Cook
Mark Johnson
Carol Rodgers
Greg and Debbie Scott
Nina Thomas
Jim and Sheila Walton
Participants:
Dave and Karen Charles
Greg and Cassima Dean
Kathy Devaney
Don and Linda Holley
Jim and Tish Jones
Fred and Mandy Mew
Gary Meyer
Greg and Debbie Scott
Tony and Pam Senia
Chapter News—August Rides
Sonic Night—August 4, 2006
Planetarium Visit—August 5, 2006
Participants:
Joe and Sandy Levengood
Fred and Mandy Mew
Mike and Dwan Needham
Mark Tucker
Participants:
Fred and Mandy Mew
Lloyd Porter
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Chapter News— August Rides
Dinner Ride to Tolberts—August 8, 2006
Chapter M Moonlight Run—Aug. 12, 2006
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Participants:
Dave and Karen Charles
Ross Crum
John and Ruth Fuls
Joe Levengood
Terry and Leona McDade
Mandy Mew
Mike and Dwan Needham
Tony and Pam Senia
Participants:
Joel Carter/Robert Dobson
Dave Charles
John Fuls
Hank and Marolyn Hetrick
Jim and Tish Jones
Fred and Mandy Mew
Alice...is that a GREEN handle????
This picture of Gary makes me think
of that “Whack-A-Mole” game.
Gary, Bernice, and Alice’s bikes at
Mena, Ark.
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NORTHWEST by NORTH ?? (Hitchcock)
John & Ruth Fuls
Several years ago on a trip through the northeast US, we completed riding in 46 of the 48
continental states, leaving only Washington & Oregon as states we hadn’t ridden in. While
contemplating a trip to complete the 48, we decided to do a trip through southern Canada and
down the west coast. We left on that trip June 27th, 2006.
First day rode 477 miles and spent the night in Dalhart TX. After that 1st day we wondered if this
trip was NOT meant to be. As we passed through Amarillo we saw a narrow strip of rain directly in
front of us. As we got closer, it began to rain. We exited the highway and just managed to get under a gas station canopy just as it started to pour. We waited the better part of an hour before the
rain stopped. Reentering the highway, the road was dry within 2 miles. Later that day, just as we
had covered the bike and settled in for the night, a heavy rain shower hit Dalhart. Later heard that
the shower in Amarillo produced nearly an inch of rain. I figured that we had used all our luck to
avoid getting really wet on this trip. But would you believe, except for a couple light showers, we
made the entire trip with no rain that required donning
rain gear.
The 2nd day we rode on to Colorado Springs and had
lunch with an old friend and rider who had moved to
CO. a couple of years ago. After lunch we rode on to
Longmont, (near Boulder) CO. for our overnight stay.
On the 3rd day we made the short ride to Estes Park,
spent several hours wandering through the usual tourist
trap stores, then rode on through Rocky Mountain National Park. Having ridden through the Colorado Rockies several times in the last 25 years, it’s still a very
scenic, spectacular ride. Several hours later we made
our stop for the night in Rawlins WY. Leaving Rawlins
the next morning, we headed toward northwest Wyoming, the Teton and Yellowstone Parks. The Tetons
have some really awesome mountain peaks, but the highway through them is flat. Was told that
the Tetons are great for hiking, camping and mountain
climbing, but our old legs are not suited for that activity, so we had to settle for a ride through and simply
gazing at the Tetons. Adjacent to the Tetons is Yellowstone Nat’l Park. Our ride through Yellowstone on
the west loop was depressing. The fire there over 15
years ago has ruined the beauty of the forest. Old
Faithful and the sulphur springs are still there as always, but the 90 mile ride through Yellowstone is seeing millions of burned tree trunks sticking 30-50 ft.
above the 8-12 ft tall new tree growth. Had planned to
stay in Gardener MT., but apparently being just outside the north entrance of Yellowstone made them
think their rooms justified twice normal rates. We rode
about an hour longer and found suitable accommodations in Livingstone MT. for $50.
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NORTHWEST by NORTH ?? (Hitchcock), continued
Next headed for northwest Montana for our 1st
visit to Glacier Nat’l Park stopping for the night
just outside the park in Kamisill MT. Like Teton
Park, there is only one road through it, but Glacier’s “Going to the Sun Road” is truly a spectacular ride. High mountains, deep valleys and
awesome views. In our opinion, it’s the most
scenic and spectacular drive of any of the Nat’l
Parks in the US.
Leaving Glacier Park, we rode approximately
100 miles and arrived in Calgary AB., finally
getting to Canada on our 6th day out, and
stayed the night. From Calgary we made about
a 80 mile ride to Banff B.C. in Banff Nat’l Park
and spent the rest of the day there looking at
the sites, including a gondola ride to the top of
Sulphur Mountain to view the city and surrounding area. Next day we rode through Banff and Jasper Nat’l parks to Jasper B.C. On the way, made
a short stop at Lake Louise, a rather small but very popular resort area. Saw and heard an Alpine
(long pipe) blower on the dock and Ruth managed to get her
picture taken with him. Then on to the site of the Columbia Glacier. At the glacier we took
the tour out on the outflow
ice of the glacier on a huge
transporter with 30 in. wide
tires especially made to
haul tourists. On the ice it
was quite cool and windy.
Had a sip of the melting
glacier water and it’s so
pure, it’s almost tasteless.
From there on to Jasper
BC. in Jasper Nat’l Park.
There we stayed in a Pine
log bungalow, which was
kind of neat. Leaving Jasper, we rode back to Transcanada hwy #1 near Lake
Louise, and then to Revelstoke B.C. where we stayed the night.
At dusk while we were having dinner in Bad Paul’s Roadhouse
Grill, a mountain storm came up and knocked out the electricity.
We had just been served and were sitting next to a window, so
we were able to finish our meal. Many others in the restaurant
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were not so lucky. Electricity was restored just in time for us to get in bed! Our impression of
the Canadian Rockies at that time was they are just awesome. While the Colorado Rockies
are spectacular in their own right, they are out done by the Canadian Rockies in any manner
in which they are compared.
Leaving Revelstoke, we headed for Whistler, B.C. At Cache Creek we took hwy 99 and approached Whistler from the north. Hwy 99 is another spectacular mountain highway of constant turns and continual up or downs. Whistler is a beautiful mountain resort town with many
new hotels and many visitors. We were reminded that Whistler is the site of the 2010 Winter
Olympics. Next day we made the short ride to Vancouver B.C., still on hwy 99, which has
construction nearly all the way, no doubt getting ready for the 2010 winter Olympics. Vancouver impressed us as a very energetic city with many new buildings overwhelming activity, and
terrible traffic. Next day we left the cover on the bike and took a bus tour of Vancouver, and
just took it easy.
The next day being Sunday July 10th, we left Canada and took about a 150 mile ride to visit
Ruth’s nephew in Auburn WA. (midway between Seattle and Tacoma) We weren’t quite done
visiting Canada, as we had wanted to go to Vancouver Island. So after an overnight stay in
Auburn we rode through Tacoma to Port Angels WA. where we and our motorcycle took the
ferry and reentered Canada at Victoria, the Capitol City of British Columbia on Vancouver Island. Stayed there overnight viewed the sights and toured Butchard Gardens, the largest collection of beautiful floral displays we’ve ever seen. Took more pictures of flowers that day
than I have in the past 20 years. Boarded the ferry at Sidney B.C. still on Vancouver Island,
arriving in the US at Anacortes WA, (50 miles northwest of Seattle) about 9:00 PM in the evening. Even at that time we still had daylight!
Need to comment on the tourist information centers all across Canada. The folks there are
eager to help with any type of info one may request and in many instances gave us excellent
advice on good and reasonably priced motels. I’d advise anyone traveling in Canada to take
advantage of their services. Next day, we toured the assembly building of Boeing Aircraft in
Everett WA. and went up on the Space Needle in Seattle. The weather in Seattle being
dreary as it often is, we left and rode on to Olympia WA for the night. Next stop, Mt. St. Helens. It’s hard to imagine the huge area that was affected when the mountain blew it’s top.
Even today, the affect of the blast, the heat, the tremendous mud slides and water erosion is
clearly visible. Leaving there, we rode on to Gresham OR. (just east of Portland). This made
the 48th state that we’ve ridden in. From there we rode up the Columbia River Gorge, stopping to tour the Bonneville Dam, the 1st on the Columbia River. Continued on to Crater Lake
Nat’l Park, and stayed the night just outside the park. Crater Lake, as the name implies, is an
ancient caved in crater with an elevation over 6000 ft. The only source of water in the lake is
rain and snow melt and is bluest water we’ve ever seen. Spent half the day riding around the
Lake and playing in the snow with Ruth making snowballs and having her picture taken while
on the snow banks.
Left there, entered California and followed the Klamath River Highway to near Crescent City
CA., staying the night there. The next several days we spent riding down California’s Hwy
#1, The Pacific Coast Hwy. Made a high priority stop for Ruth in “Carmel by the Sea” and
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took half a day to tour Hearst Castle
near San Simeon. Although there
are some areas of great ocean sites
and stretches of coastal mountain
road, over all I think the Pacific
Coast is highly overrated. For a
well-known and proclaimed drive, I
think the state of California would
do a better job of highway maintenance. Some parts of it are really in
bad shape.
Arriving in San Diego, we were told
that there was a comedy convention
in town and there were no motel accommodations anywhere in the
area. We still tried to find somewhere to stop for the night. Found
that our information was accurate, nothing. In disgust, we rode north to Corona CA.,
home of Ruth’s brother and spent the next couple of days there. The temperature while in
Corona, was above 110 deg. each day, so we decided to do a late night escape from CA.
We left Corona at 11:30 PM with the temp about 90 deg. headed for Flagstaff AZ. The
temp stayed about 90-95 deg most of the trip except when we passed through Needles
CA., at about 3:00AM. the temp there was still 102 deg. Fortunately that temp lasted for
only about 10 miles, and 3 hrs later when we arrived in Flagstaff AZ., the temp was 61
deg. Two days later we pulled into our driveway in Farmers Branch on the 28th day of our
trip, having ridden 7585 miles.
Summarizing, this was the longest motorcycle trip we’ve taken, both in distance and time.
The sites and scenery we saw was the most spectacular and magnificent we’ve ever
seen in this country. They challenge the sites we saw last year riding and touring through
the Swiss Alps. Overall a great ride and trip that for us is unlikely to be exceeded in our
lifetime.
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The Herman/Grabsky Big Adventure
By Rebecca Herman
Our adventure started with a special someone having a BIG birthday and getting a big birthday
present, so we thought what the heck, why not plan a big adventure. The only thing that we could
think to make our adventure better was sharing it with good friends, so we got together with the
Grabsky’s and chose a date and set a destination; Tennessee for Honda Hoot and North Carolina
for the mountains and cool weather. Setting the destination was the easy part, now came the hard
part – planning a 14-day trip. I was a little apprehensive because this was our first long distance
trip and I knew it could be our last if we weren’t well prepared, so I got busy and started learning all
I could about distance travel on 2 wheels. You guessed it, I turned to the internet searching the
web daily, reading lots of articles on what to pack, what not to pack, how to pack, how not to pack,
and where to pack it, you name it you can find it in cyberspace.
Our time for departure quickly approached and we spent our weekends gathering all the things we
thought we couldn’t live without while on the road. It is amazing what you can leave behind when
you are limited to 2 saddlebags and a trunk. I can honestly say this is the first vacation I’ve ever
been on with only 2 pairs of shoes and I’m still in the process of recovering. Mark being the world’s
greatest husband quickly calmed my fears of not being able to pack my entire wardrobe, with the
words I always love to hear “if you don’t have it when you get there you can buy it and have it
shipped home” from then on I was good to go.
Approximately 2 weeks before we pulled out of the drive, Michelle and I were dubbed the “talk of
the bank” – no one could believe what we had planned for vacation. We got the funniest questions
from our coworkers and customers. We were asked things like “I heard you are going to be on vacation for 2 weeks - are you really going on a motorcycle, what are you going to do if it rains, doesn’t your butt get tired, how are you going to take enough clothes for 2 weeks, are you out of your
mind, you mean you’re going with Rebecca Herman – the one that works in the executive office or
Michelle Slater is going with you - you’ve got to be kidding. Needless to say, I think we’ve upped
the ante for vacationing around the bank.
Departure day finally arrived and we were as ready to go as we were going to get. So up early we
were, and those that know me well know that I don’t do early, but what the heck this was an adventure so I decided to live a little. We pulled out of our drive at 5:30, that’s a.m. for those wondering – I’m still surprised because all these years I thought my clock only had one 5:30 and it was in
the afternoon. The morning was beautiful, very cool and the sunrise was spectacular, it’s amazing
what you miss when you are sleeping.
We met Paul and Michelle at Al Lamb’s Honda at 6:00 a.m. and we were on our way to the Arkansas visitor center for our first scheduled stop. When we arrived, we all commented on how great
the weather was since the weatherman had predicted rain for the week. We took a break, took
photos and got back on the bikes headed to Little Rock for lunch. All was looking good until we
got down the road about 5 miles and saw a bike coming toward us and the rider was dressed in
rain gear, then came the rain and at the next overpass out came the frogg toggs. We all became
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The Herman/Grabsky Big Adventure, continued
very skilled at dressing and undressing on the side of the road because it rained off and on the entire
state of Arkansas. After riding 450 miles in at times monsoonal rain, we decided to get a room for the
night and it was then that I learned a valuable traveling lesson. Never choose your hotel at the end of a
450-mile day when you are tired and wet –your judgment will be severely impaired. Needless the say,
this hotel wasn’t the cleanest or nicest place that we’ve ever stayed – I’ve seen science projects with
less mold than this bathroom shower. Our saving grace was the truck stop across the street that sold
Clorox – so once again I reminded myself to suck it up, this was an adventure.
The second day of our trip started out just as you can guess - raining, but as we drove into Memphis
the sun was starting to shine and we knew it would be a good day. We stopped at the visitor center for
more pictures and headed for the home of the King – Graceland. Mark was in Elvis – heaven, he took
tons of pictures and just had a blast. I on the other hand was thankful that green shag carpet is out,
especially when it is on the ceiling. We had a great time and just as we got ready to head for Nashville – you guessed it we were hit with another monsoon. So here we go again getting our frogg toggs
on in the driving rain but this time it was topped off by wet helmets that had been hanging on the helmet hangers. I again reminded myself that this was an adventure and that I didn’t want to ride 450+
miles the next day to Knoxville, so away we went toward Nashville. After riding 150 miles through
some of the worst rainstorms I’ve ever experienced, we finally decided to stop for the night. As luck
would have it we found a great hotel in Hurricane Mills, TN right next door to Loretta Lynn’s cafe.
Since it was still raining we chose to use our God given transportation and walk to the restaurant
where we had some great southern cooking – it was definitely worth riding through the rain for the fried
chicken and mashed potatoes.
The third day of our trip, we were heading to Knoxville, you guessed it – in the rain, again. Fortunately, we didn’t have to wear our rain gear long before the sun broke through the clouds and we all
began to warm up. Seeing signs for road construction – next 10 miles, we decided it would be a good
idea to lose the rain gear before being stuck in bumper-tobumper traffic, so we took the next exit. As we were repacking
our gear, a pick up truck pulled over to warn us about the traffic
jam on the freeway and offered to lead us around the congestion on a back road. Paul was our captain for the day and made
the decision that we would stay on the highway. I’m not sure but
I think his decision had something to do with banjo music; you’ll
have to ask him. After a long day in the saddle, we finally made
it to the Crowne Plaza in Knoxville to a wonderful room full of
every amenity you could ever ask for, now this was definitely
my kind of adventure.
We awoke the next day prepared to do battle, dressed in armor
we mounted our great white stead and headed out to slay the
Dragon. I had a feeling we were in for a treat – it was actually
sunny. We were very excited about this part of our trip because
we could now check the Dragon off of our list of “roads we must
ride”, we loved it, and it was definitely everything we thought it
Top of “The Dragon”
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would be. There is nothing better than riding a mountain road full of twisties in the sunshine. Now
we can say, been there, done that, got the t-shirt to prove it.
Our first Honda Hoot was finally here and boy it was a hoot that was hot, the temperature had
climbed to 97 degrees with 85% humidity. According to the weather person the temperatures were
the hottest that Knoxville had experienced since 1989. Just our luck, we’re trying to escape the
Texas heat and our vacation spot gets a heat wave - but hey at least it wasn’t raining. There was
a vendor for every kind of motorcycle accessory known to man – if they weren’t selling it you didn’t
need it. Needless to say the shopping was excellent, it was so good that we found ourselves in
the Bushtec booth on the first day and came out with a new trailer. It never ceases to amaze me
the things we do while on vacation, occasionally we have a tendency to lose our good sense. It
appears the disease is contagious because the Grabsky’s came out of the Cyclemate booth with a
new trailer as well.
During the 4 days we spent at Honda Hoot we ate, shopped, did some riding, ate some more,
shopped some more and rode some more, I think we developed a pattern. Friday came and Paul
and Michelle were ready for the next phase of the adventure so they headed out to Asheville, NC,
while Mark and I headed back to Honda Hoot for what else – more shopping. We bought all the
things we went for and some things we didn’t, waited out a huge thunderstorm then headed to
Asheville (in the rain again) where we were to meet Paul & Michelle. I would not recommend riding I40 at night, in the rain and fog because it is very scary, by far the scariest part of our adventure.
The following day was the part of the trip Michelle was looking forward to the most, touring the Biltmore Estates. If you ever get to Asheville, North Carolina the Biltmore is a great place to see. It
was amazing to see a house that was built in 1895 with an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and
bowling alley all in the basement, the Vanderbilt’s were certainly ahead of their times. The estate
grounds are impeccably cared for with the most beautifully landscaped gardens you’ve ever seen,
this was our second time at the Biltmore and it was definitely worth a return trip. Our afternoon of
touring the grounds and winery were cut short by none other than rain so we began looking for a
hotel for the night, we got lucky on our second try. We took a cab to downtown Asheville for dinner and were treated to the color of a college town – there was plenty to look at.
We awoke the next day with plans to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway; another road on our list of must
rides. It wasn’t raining when we left the hotel but we could see the clouds over the mountain so we
decided to suit up before entering the parkway. It was good thing we did because it soon started to
rain and there aren’t many opportunities to pull over once you are on the parkway. The weather
was very uncooperative for our parkway drive, it was very rainy and foggy, and at times it was so
foggy that you could barely see the road. The parkway is one of my favorite places so the weather
wasn’t a factor that concerned me; however, I wasn’t responsible for driving, so of course I thought
it was fine. We rode into Blowing Rock, NC looking for a few nights lodging and were very lucky to
find The Azalea Garden Inn. This place was fantastic; if you are ever riding the Blue Ridge Park(Continued on page 23)
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way and need a place to stay you should stop in Blowing Rock and checkout the Azalea Garden
Inn. It was by far the best place we stayed our entire trip. This was definitely not your average
chain hotel, I loved the towels, they were so soft and fluffy, just like at home. After a week of hotels
I was getting tired of hard scratchy towels – I realize we were on an adventure but I had to draw
the line somewhere.
After 3 great days in Blowing Rock it was time to begin our route home – wanting to avoid the super slab as much as possible we headed north on state highway 421 to Bristol, Tennessee. The
atlas would lead you to believe SH421 is a pretty straight road, here was another lesson learned –
never trust the Atlas. Little did we know but SH421 is nicknamed the Snake – there are 489
curves in 12 miles of road and it was the highlight of our trip. The best part is we found this road
by shear luck and only had to share it with about 5 cars.
From Bristol we went south to
Birmingham, AL. for the night
and from Birmingham to Vicksburg, Mississippi to explore
some of the Civil War history.
Upon arrival we found a fantastic room directly across the
street from the battlefield park
and headed downtown by taxi to
check out the sites. We had a
quick visit to one of the local casinos where I’m proud to say I
was “carded” by the security
guard before being allowed to
enter. The machines were fun
and we left with a bit of the casino’s money which is always a
good thing. We finished our evening with a riverboat tour of the
Mississippi; the boat captain
was very knowledgeable about
the Civil War battles fought in
National Military Park in Vicksburg, MS
and around Vicksburg, which
enhanced our ride through the
battlefield park the following day. The park is very well maintained and was worth braving the heat
to see.
It was now time for our trip to come to an end; we spent 14 days on the road with great friends,
traveled 2805 miles through 9 states and each day held a new adventure. We met the nicest people, ate lots of great food, rode some of the greatest roads in the country and saw many great
American towns along the way. We are thankful we had the opportunity to make this journey and
hope we are blessed with many adventures in the future.
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District News
Bonnie Simonick
All the members of Chapter R will greatly miss our good friend
and District Director, Bonnie Simonick. She lived life to the fullest
and her smile and laughter were infectious. She always seemed
to be having a good time and people enjoyed just being around
her.
She was a champion of GWRRA and of Chapter R. Our sympathies, thoughts, and prayers go out to her husband, John.
Cards can be sent to John at:
511 Texas Point
San Antonio, TX
78258-7738
Texas District Staff — 2006
District Directors
John and Bonnie Simonick
(210) 497-0447
Asst. District Directors/
Member. Enhancement Division
Ken and Barbie Peterson
(817) 791-6685
Vendor Coordinators
Jim and Ruby Seale
(903) 856-5153
District Trainers
Ron and Magaly Griffis
(361) 777-3670
District Educators
John and Lydia Bourg
Asst. Membership Enhancement (281) 242-5125
Coordinators
Asst. District Educator
John and Lena Bryant
(817) 741-5216
Collen Campbell
(281) 839-0176
District Treasurer/
Newsletter Editor
Pamela Meyer
(281) 578-8371
District COY
Everett Hunt and Fay Eger –2005-06
(409) 925-5672
Gene and Carolyn Tice - 2006-07
(281) 471-9544
Chief Advisor
Dieter Meyer
(281) 578-8371
These, or any other District Staff members, can be reached by phone or by
e-mail at www.gwrra-tx.org
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Region News
Region H Staff — 2006
Region Directors
Cliff and Donna Miller
(405) 949-1748
Region Treasurer
Ed Nahl
(405) 321-6467
2004-05 Region H COY
Brent and Roxie Comeaux
(337) 993-8440
Asst. Region Directors/Trainers
Harry and Joan Dollarhide
(405) 391-7661
Region Educator
Walt Smith
(281) 362-0960
Region Webmaster
John and Lydia Bourg
(281) 242-5125
Asst. Region Trainers/MAD Coord.
Dave and Joni Barham
(870) 673-6773
Any of these Region Staff members can be reached by phone or by
e-mail at www.region-h.org
By the Book
By Dave Barham, Region H Trainer
The “By The Book” articles are intended to help familiarize Volunteer Leaders and GWRRA Members with the
guidelines, policies, procedures, and information contained in the GWRRA Officer’s Guidebook. Please feel
free to reprint these articles in Region, District and Chapter newsletters.
Communication, What does it mean and why do we care? Continued from February 2006
Way back in February of 2006, we published an article emphasizing the importance of effective
communication. I thought this might be a good time to continue discussion on this very important
topic. Our Officers Guide Book encourages the use of effective communications skills throughout
our Association.
The other half of effective communication is good listening. It should be automatic, like breathing.
After all, we listen all the time. Or do we? The fact is, listening and hearing are not the same thing.
Hearing is just the first stage of listening. Listening is a communication process and requires active
participation. Like any other skill, listening competency is achieved through learning and practice.
Listening is a master skill.
Some ways to practice your listening skills: Stop Talking – it may sound obvious but we can’t add
to our knowledge or understanding if we are busy talking. No Multi-Tasking – In order to become
an effective listener, you must learn to manage what goes on in your own mind. Good listening requires the temporary suspension of all unrelated thoughts. Give speakers 100% of your attention
along with the time they need to complete their thoughts. If you’re thinking of your response before
they are done, you cannot learn all they have to offer. Listen Actively – A good listener is not just a
silent receptacle, passively receiving the thoughts and feeling of others. To be an effective listener,
you must respond with verbal and non-verbal cues, which let the speaker know that you are listening, and understanding. Verbal feedback works best when delivered in the form of brief statements
rather than questions. Statements allow you to paraphrase and reflect what you’ve heard. This accomplishes several things. It allows you to be sure that you understood the speaker correctly, affirms the speakers success, and encourages the speaker to elaborate further.
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Region News
By the Book, continued
By Dave Barham, Region H Trainer
10 Steps to Effective Listening
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Face the speaker and maintain eye contact.
Be attentive yet relaxed.
Keep an open mind.
Listen to the words and try to picture what the speaker is saying.
Don’t interrupt and don’t impose your “solutions”.
Wait for the speaker to pause to clarify statements.
Ask questions only to ensure understanding of what has been said, avoiding questions
that disrupt the speaker’s train of thought.
8. Try to feel what the speaker is feeling.
9. Give the speaker regular feedback.
10. Pay attention to what isn’t said – to feelings, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and
other non-verbal cues.
“I think I’ll learn more from listening. Anything I would say, I already know.”
– Anonymous
“I think one lesson I have learned is that there is no substitute for paying attention.”
– Diane Sawyer
Listening - The Other Half of Communication
Considering all that you know and have heard about acquiring good communication skills, have you taken any steps toward self-improvement in that topic of
study? I certainly hope so. Many resources for learning are available within
GWRRA. There are some Leadership Training (LTD) classes available that
cover several different kinds of communications skills very well. These classes
are FREE for the asking. So, take advantage of the opportunity for refining your
skills when you can. Ask your District or Region Trainer for additional information
and be sure to check the LTD web page on the GWRRA National web site for
ongoing class schedules.
Think about the skills of the successful people you have known. Are they
good communicators?
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Region News
Congratulations Everyone!
Region “H” has earned the “Excellence In Training Award” for the 2006 training year.
Harry Dollarhide accepted this award for us in my absence at Wing Ding this year. Thank you Harry,
for being there and helping us to continue the standards in training that you set during your tenure as
Region “H” Trainer.
And thank you to all the Region “H” Trainers, Instructors, Chapter Directors, District Directors, etc. In
other words, you all had a hand in earning this award. Again, congratulations.
So what does this mean to us? Let’s keep up the good work. There is always room for improvement.
We should all be on the “Training Band Wagon”. I rarely visit a chapter or rally anywhere in our Region
that someone does not ask me about scheduling a class of some sort. The requests are many on
every topic imaginable. I usually refer the requestor to their Chapter Director and District Trainer to assess the need, likely participation, scheduling, etc. Most of our membership has an active interest in
learning. We should survey our people regularly to determine training needs (and wants). After all,
“Leadership Training Division (LTD) is responsible for the Knowledge” portion of the GWRRA motto
“Friends for Fun, Safety, and Knowledge. LTD training is for everyone in GWRRA, not just for officers.
In Region “H” we have “talent” within our ranks to provide training on most any topic. We have certified
instructors, professional educators, professional trainers, and many “subject matter experts”, but most
of all, dedicated people that are passionate about getting involved. We have it all and I am proud to
share an interest and work with such great people.
David & Joni Barham
Region H Trainers
Motorist Awareness Coordinators
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National News
National Staff — 2006
Executive Director
Don and Cindy Brock
Senior National Directors
Jim and Shirrin Hutchens
James and Margie Hodge
Senior Member Enhancement
Director
Steve Johnson and Beanie O’Neill
COY Coordinators
Donnie and Charlotte Mardis
Wing World Editor
Nick Hoppner
Special Interest Group
Director
Jim and Sue Follis
Senior International
Rider Education
Bob and Susan Lorenz
International Director
Recruiting
Kit Lyman
International Director
Leadership Training
CJ and Bo Karcanes
These and other National Officers can be contacted through the
GWRRA Website: www.gwrra.org
Communications Director
Bob Kekeis
From the National Office
GWRRA’s Gold Book Refocused in 2007
Phoenix, Arizona (July 26, 2006)
One of the most popular benefits provided to the Members of The Gold Wing Road Riders Association
(GWRRA)—the Gold Book Membership Directory—will return to its former status as a Service Directory in
2007. Initially conceived as a listing of Members who were willing to offer assistance to their fellow Members,
the Gold Book expanded, by 1995, to include a nearly complete listing of the Association’s total membership.
The 2007 edition of the Gold Book will return the book to its Service Directory status, and will, therefore, contain the names, telephone numbers and service offerings of all Members whose records are complete. Members who do not have service offering codes or phone numbers indicated in their membership records at the
Home Office, or who have indicated they wish not to be included in the Gold Book, will not be included.
“One of the bedrock assumptions of GWRRA has been that our Members make every effort tohelp each
other in times of need,” says GWRRA’s Executive Director Don Brock. “At a minimum, we believe every
Member should be willing to accept non-collect telephone calls (Service Offering Code B) from fellow Members, and should designate that willingness in the Gold Book with an active phone number,” says Brock. “If,
for privacy, security or other reasons, you do not wish to be disturbed or contacted, why include your name
in the Gold Book?”
“It has never been easier to make sure your membership records at the Home Office are up to date,” says
Brock. “Use computer access via www.gwrra.org to change or update your personal records yourself 24
hours a day, seven days a week, or submit changes via e-mail to [email protected]. Not computer
savvy? Call our Member Services department in Phoenix during business hours.”
“If you want to be listed in the 2007 Gold Book, please check the status of your records before our November
1, 2006, deadline to ensure your listing is correct,” Brock says.
The annual Gold Book directory is compiled by the Home Office staff in December and is printed in early
January for mail distribution with the March issue of Wing World in early February.
GWRRA, whose motto is “Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge,” is a not-for-profit organization with over
82,000 Members in 50 countries, and 4,000 volunteer leaders providing rider education and social structure,
along with organizing events, rallies, rides and meetings throughout the year. Visit GWRRA’s Web sites:
www.gwrra.org and www.wing-ding.org or call (800) 843-9460 or (623) 581-2500 for more information.
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Calendar
September 2006
Chapter R Calendar of Events
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Most rides leave from the Northwest corner of Lowe’s
Parking Lot located on Hwy 114 and Kimball (behind
McDonald’s). Drivers meet 15 minutes prior to the listed
departure time. For vehicles using CBs, Chapter R monitors
Channel 1. Unless otherwise specified, come with full tanks,
full bellies, and empty bladders.
Friday
1
2
Sonic Night
7:00 at Sonic in
Corinth
I-35 and 2181
(Swisher Road)
All rides are Weather Permitting.
3
4
5
6
7
Saturday
8
Cleanup @
Knights of
Columbus
Hall
Meet there at 8:00 am
or Leave Lowe’s at
7:30 am
Gary and Alice Lead
9
Chapter R
Rally
Labor Day
Keller, Texas
Set up begins at
7:00 or be there by
8:30
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Dinner Ride
Chapter Y2 Campout & Rally
Canton, Texas
Edo Hana
Grapevine
7:00
17
Sunday
Ride
18
20
19
21
Jim
Walton’s
Birthday
25
26
Gary and
Alice Meyer’s
Anniversary
27
28
29
“R”
Gathering
Lowe’s 9:00 am
Jim Jones Leads
Mike
Barcher’s
Birthday
30
Birthday
Pie Ride
to the Shed,
Edom
Lowe’s 8:00 am
Jeff & Donna Lead
Fuddrucker’s at
Bass Pro Shop
6:30 Eat/7:30 Meet
23
Ride to StrawnLunch at Mary’s
McAlister’s
6:30 Eat
7:00 Meet
Mike Cagle Leads
22
Kansas District Rally Winfield Kansas
Planning
Meeting
B-fast at Denny’s
8:00 or
Lowe’s at 9:00
24
Mike and
Donna
Cagle’s
Anniversary
Joe and
Sandy
Levengood’s
Anniversary
CHAPTER
R’s
Birthday!!
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Calendar
October 2006
Chapter R Calendar of Events
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
Saturday
6
7
Sonic Night
7:00 at Sonic in
Justin—Hwy 156
(N of 114)
8
9
10
Mystery Ride
to Dawson
Lowe’s 9:00 am
Gary and Alice
Lead
11
12
13
14
18
19
20
21
Dinner Ride
Bill
Moody’s
Birthday
15
16
Sunday Ride
on Hwy 4
B-fast at Denny’s
8:00 or
Lowe’s at 9:00
Alice Leads
22
Olive Garden
Lewisville
7:00 or
Lowe’s at 6:30
17
Planning
Meeting
McAlister’s
6:30 Eat
7:00 Meet
Jeff and
Donna
Thompson’s
Anniversary
23
Gobbleville Campout and
Soup-Cooking Contest
24
Carol
Rodgers’
Birthday
25
Vern
Attaway’s
Birthday
26
27
28
“R”
Gathering
Fuddrucker’s at
Bass Pro Shop
6:30 Eat/7:30 Meet
29
30
Ride to a Fun
Festival in a
Fun Location
Dave
Ruev’s
Birthday
Most rides leave from the Northwest corner of Lowe’s
Parking Lot located on Hwy 114 and Kimball (behind
McDonald’s). Drivers meet 15 minutes prior to the listed
departure time. For vehicles using CBs, Chapter R monitors
Channel 1. Unless otherwise specified, come with full tanks,
full bellies, and empty bladders.
Details TBD
Hank and
Marolyn
Hetrick’s
Anniversary
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Bill
Carnes’
Birthday
All rides are Weather Permitting.
Calendar
Upcoming
Events
November, 2006:
¨ November 10-12: Ride to Magazine Mountain, Arkansas
December, 2006:
¨ December 9: Toy Run
¨ December 16: Santa’s Christmas Party
March, 2007:
¨ March 22-24: Region H Rally, Marshall, Texas
April, 2007:
¨ April 12-14: Louisiana District Rally
May, 2007:
¨ May 10-12: Arkansas District Rally
¨ May 17-19: Texas District Rally
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Classified
Classifieds
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2000 Fleetwood Mallard Trailer
30 ft in length, side electric pull out in living area. Used it only about 3 months for job. Has large pull out
awning and all the comforts of home. Asking $10,500. Call Jim Jones at 817-521-3491 or email at
[email protected]
♦
1993 Honda Helix
Dark maroon and loaded with too many options and accessories to list. Like brand new condition. Never
down-always garaged-never out in bad weather. A one of a kind Helix. $4,500.
Bob Mann - 940-479-0394 or [email protected] for details.
♦
2003 Candy Red GL1800 w/DFT Conversion
19K miles. Lots of chrome & extras, including factory CB and radio, trailer hitch, baker wings, passenger
armrests and driver backrest, Butler cupholders, heel toe shifter, hwy pegs, ring of fire and more.
Asking $26,900. Contact Tony Senia, [email protected] or call 817-285-8516. Email me for pictures.
♦
2003 Candy Apple Goldwing
$15,500, Excellent condition, 25,000 miles, seven year extended warranty, new tires, back rest, Honda
fog lights, Kuryakyn lighted highway foot boards, Kuryakyn saddle and trunk lights, Kuryakyn hand grips,
Kuryakyn turn signal indicators in mirrors, Butler large cup and holder, Tulsa extra long windshield with
vent. Contact Dave 214-952-8452 or [email protected].
Note:
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