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Features

The Life & Times of Motorcycles Barber Feature Museum Women’s World Hayley Colina Never Forget Polaris Slingshot To Ride or Create

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Ride Smart 6 Destinations 33 Craven Moorehead 35 Ramble On 36 Jim Fannin 42 Heaven’s Saints 48

Departments Page 3 Girl Born To Ride News Featured & Hottest Bike Night Events, Rides & Destinations Born To Ride Kids

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A great place for family and fun. A Look back at the 8th Annual Barber Vintage Festival

Nestled in the hills, just east of Birmingham, Alabama, west of the village of Leeds is the Barber Motorsport Park and Museum. Every rider should visit this place at least once in a lifetime. Even better, they should visit during the annual Barber Vintage Festival. This year the festival was held Friday, October 12 through Sunday, October 13; campers, vendors, and racers were allowed on the property Thursday the 11th. This was Barber Vintage Festival’s eighth year, which was attended by over 57,000 motorcycle aficionados—many riding in on their own vintage bikes. Triumph was the principal sponsor and was

there in force with all the new models and customs based on them. However, you didn’t have to be a Triumph fan to enjoy the festival. All makes and models were represented in the swap meet area, the auction, the races, and the museum. Name a brand and there was one or more examples of it there somewhere—Vincent, Norton, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Parilla, Moto Morini, and on and on. Getting There I rode up on my Bonneville T100, on its first long road trip. The ride up was as much fun as the festival. The quickest way up, of course, is by Interstate (from central Florida take I-75 to Atlanta, then I-20

west to Birmingham; there is no direct, all Interstate route to Birmingham). However, as Charles Kurault once said, “Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast-to-coast without seeing anything,” so I opted for smaller roadways. I hail from Lake Wales, in the center of the Florida peninsula. I headed north via U.S., State, and County Roads. I suggest finding your way to Floral City and following U.S. 41 north. You will have quiet, uncrowded country riding interspersed with small towns once past Dunnellon—all the way to the Florida line. At Williston, Florida, you can pick

The festival has many attractions including motorcycle racing, airshows, the Ace Corner Cafe and more!

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up U.S. Highway 27 and continue past Thomasville, Georgia on U.S. 19 to Albany. From there you can hop on State Road 520 past Fort Benning and Columbus, on the Alabama/Florida border and then take U.S. 280 to Harpersville, Alabama. This is where the riding gets fun. At Harpersville, take State Road 25, also known as Dunavent Road, into Leeds. Dunavent Road is sometimes referred to as the “Mini Tail of the Dragon.” While not the wild, twisty, and challenging Dragon, it does have its fill of mountain curves and tree lined roadway with one switchback that can catch you off guard if you’re not careful. Once arriving in Leeds, you may just decide to turn around and run 25 all over again. From Leeds, it is a left turn onto U.S. 78 and west

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until you see I-20 ahead. Just before I-20, turn left (south) on Rex Lake Road and within a mile you will see the entrance to Barber Motorsports Park on the right. At Barber Motorsports Park There is tent and RV camping available in the motorsports park, but it must be arranged in advance because by the time the festival begins all available space will probably be taken. There are plentiful hotels in the area, if that’s what you prefer. Once at Barber Vintage Festival, you have to decide what to see first. The list of options is long. You can park your car or motorcycle and hop on the free tram that continually circles the track. This is highly recommended because of all the slow traffic you must contend with if your ride or drive around, especially the bottleneck at the entry gate, which

the tram whizzes right by. Sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving and just hop off when close to whatever event or area you want to visit. If you are interested in buying some crisp vintage metal and willing to put your money where your mouth is, then head over to the auction at the top of the hill above the swap meet area. Here you will find a big building filled with fine examples of rare and pristine vintage motorcycles all up for bidding. Check them out on the first day so you know what you have your sights set on when the bidding begins—good luck! While at the auction building, take a (long) stroll through the mammoth Swap Meet area. Need a speedometer for your 1970 Honda CB360? How about a new engine for that Knucklehead you have stored in the garage? A T-shirt or sweatshirt with

DID YOU KNOW: The Museum opened at its original location in 1995 and in its current location in 2003

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the logo of your favorite and unusual brand? A kick-start lever for your KZ650? It’s all there. If you wrench on vintage iron don’t miss this opportunity to pick up those hard-to-find parts and farkles. Not into wrenching, you say? You’d rather see fast bikes on a track. You’re in luck. Walk across the road from the swap meet area, up and over the tree-covered hill, and take a seat trackside and watch the action in the shade. There are AHRMA (American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association) races going on from sunup to sundown each day, including a fun “Century Race” where all motorcycle entries are 100-years-old or more racing on the Barber GP track. If you’re not into track racing but prefer dirt racing, Barber will not disappoint. Across the perimeter road at the south end of the GP track is the dirt, tri-

als, and hare scramble areas where you can watch the vintage dirt bikes rumble up-close-and-personal—a few feet away from the courses. Make sure you bring your camera for some great action shots. If you grew up riding early Japanese bikes like Honda CB350s, Kawasaki KZ650s, or Suzuki dirt bikes check out the VJMC (Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club) area. The VJMC is usually located in a prime spot just inside the main gate on the left. Here you’ll see rows of shiny, restored vintage Japanese motorcycles. Stick around for the results of the bike show or the earsplitting “Sweet Sounds of Japanese Horsepower” contest. Outside the museum and parked along the perimeter road is another kind of bike show—all the visitors’ bikes lined up along the circuit. It is fun to simply walk along the line and note what unusual,

DID YOU KNOW: The museum has over 1200 vintage and modern motorcycles and racecars

old, and rare bikes were ridden to the event. Below the hill, just inside the gate, are the featured sponsor area and other motorcycle parts and accessory vendors. This year the new Erik Buell bikes were on display. Scattered across the park were various vendors with a special area for cafe racers called Ace Corner on the south end of the track that was accessed via a tunnel under the track. Above the paddock was Colorado Norton Works’ (www.coloradonortonworks.com) restored and updated Norton’s, complete with everything needed to make them reliable modern bikes with that classic Norton flair. Saturday (and Sunday) midday, just after the Century Race, is the Barber Vintage Festival air show. The air show above the track was a special treat—with smoke-trailing prop planes looping and rolling just above the paddock. If you stuck around

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after the air show, you were treated to an amazing stunt riding show by the “Nick and Ernie Show.” The Museum After a long morning of walking place to place in the usually warm sunshine of early October, it is nice to head over to the air-conditioned museum. You may want to reserve two afternoons for this. Be prepared to be amazed—you’ll see every make and model of just about every motorcycle every made in almost every part of the world. The bikes are perfectly restored and displayed in the five-story, glass-walled, trackside museum. Look out the glass and watch the racers fly by, turn around, and see a dizzying array of some of the rarest motorcycles in the world. If you’re into cars too, you will enjoy seeing Barber’s collection of exotica in that category. You can stroll from floor to floor on the circular ramp or take the central elevator that is ringed by stacks of motorcycles from the basement to the top floor on each corner. Take the elevator down to the bottom

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floor and watch restoration work going on in the glass windowed shops. The Barber collection is so big they can only show half of it at any one time. The curators have to rotate the bikes from time to time to show them all. I have to make a confession here; I got lost with my riding companion in the mountains northeast of Leeds this year, and I got back just in time for the doors to be closing. That’s OK, though, as I had been through the museum twice before and have plenty of pictures of the collection from those visits to give a good impression of what you will see if you visit. Which brings me to another great part of visiting the Barber Motorsports Park—the great riding surrounding the area. Head anywhere counterclockwise from southeast to northeast and you won’t be disappointed if you like spirited mountain twisty riding. A large-scale map or GPS can help you find those squiggly roads or you can simply choose a direction

and head out choosing the smaller roads as you go. In minutes, you can be at 1,400-1,800 feet, in cooler air and beautiful countryside. If you are looking for a half-week motorcycle tour destination next year, consider making it the Barber Vintage Festival in early October. Whether you ride a Hawg, metric cruiser, vintage or modern “standard,” sport or adventure bike there is something for everyone at the Barber Vintage Festival. If you can’t make it for the festival, if you find yourself in the area on your way hither or yon, drop by the museum anyway; you won’t be disappointed, but leave yourself a day just to see the museum. The festival runs until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, but I headed out early Sunday morning figuring, “Now that I am here, I am two-thirds of the way to the Ozarks, which I’ve never ridden, so …,” but that’s another story. The Barber Vintage Festival is an annual ritual for me, so maybe I’ll see you there next year!

For more information visit www.BarberVintageFestival.org

Michael Fitterling

Women’s World

“HUMDRUM LIFE OR EXTRAORDINARY LIFE? IT IS YOUR CHOICE!” Never allow naysayers to stop you from living your life! Some love you and mean well. And some are simply what I call “play-it-safers”; creatures of the commonplace and slaves of the ordinary. Others are simply jealous and envy the fact that they are too lazy to change their lives, or too scared. They sit on the sideline discouraging all others because misery likes company.

“Life is full of opportunities to grow, explore and to do something that makes a difference after you’ve gone.”

I constantly remind people not to allow fear to rob you from living. We all have an expiration date when we are leaving this world, and we will not leave a second earlier or later. In the meantime be smart. If you are going to ride, take the proper classes and ride safely. If you have considered getting a bike, go shop it. Ask many questions and get the right fit for you. Do what makes you happy and create a meaningful life. Don’t let other’s fears and limited life stop you from living! Go live! Go make things happen and don’t fall into the wasteland of I woulda, coulda, shoulda. We all have what it takes within us so instead come join the land of I DID IT and I CAN! WOMEN RIDERS ARE A SPECIAL BREED! Life isn’t supposed to be a boring! Day-in-day-out with the same routine is not the way to live. Is your work just bearable? Are evenings automated and boring? Are you simply going through the motions: getting home, eating dinner, watching television, surfing the net, taking care of everyone else but you? Do you simply expect to go to bed, wake up, and repeat it all over again day after day after day? STOP! Life should be a passionate adventure that is full of meaning and excitement. Life is full of opportunities to grow, explore and to do something that makes a difference after you’ve gone. Set yourself free, step into a life that is meaningful and be YOU!!! I want to invite you to become fully alive again, like when you were in your teens and twenties. Leave behind all the nonsense and step into a life that has meaning, passion, and excitement. Forget worrying about what others think. You only need your own self-approval. Forget living like others expect and want you to be. Dare to live your life your way. Riding motorcycles is a perfect example of living your life passionately and your way. Many women experience such negative reactions from friends and family members when they say they want to ride. People will tell women such things as: are you totally crazy, what is wrong with you, you must be having a midlife crises, what are people going to say, what are you thinking, are you trying to complicated your life, think of your family, you don’t have the skills, you wont pass the riding class, it is too dangerous, I will not be seen with you etc. … It is so sad to see others listen to naysayers who simply suck the life right out of you.

Riders have learned to bring out their inner courage to get out there and to live. They never allowed fear to control their life. Whatever the reason is for riding, we all have experienced some form of fear but women riders are a determined special breed that does not allow fear to rob us from living. We have learned to overcome the fears and either ride as a passenger or graduated to taking the front seat of our own motorcycles. Those that have taken the extra step to ride solo understand the incredible empowering feeling of fun, freedom, and control this machine gives us. If you have not gone for your endorsement DO IT! You can’t understand the incredible feeling of riding solo until you actually do it. Life is too short; do not waste it living someone else’s expectations. Don’t let the opinion and fears of others limit your life. Have the courage to live your passion and dreams. - Hayley B. Colina Fight for the life that you deserve and take responsibility for your life. Do not settle, just make a decision, trust in yourself and never look back. Time to make You and your Life sizzle with Passion and Joy! Time to make You and your Life Extraordinary! Hayley B. Colina EQ Women Succeed, LLC www.EQWS.com

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NEVER FORGET OUR VETERANS WHO SERVE God, Country and the American Dream Recently I spent several weeks riding my motorcycle in West Virginia and Michigan. While traveling around the states I was impressed with the small towns and what rural America still holds close to her heart, the love for God, Country and the American dream. In almost every small West Virginia and Michigan rural area, town or farming community I found a war memorial erected honoring those who have served throughout the course of our history to protect the United States. In my humble personal opinion it appears those who live in large urban areas have lost the true meaning of what should be important to all of us, our freedoms and what the true cost of those freedoms really are, the thousands of names on war memorials across America. As I rode the back roads through the small towns and wide spots in the road I saw numerous American Flags proudly waving in the breeze. There were flags on mailboxes, signs supporting our troops in yards, banners across the front porches of farmhouses and a few hand painted American Flags on the front of barns. West Virginia’s show of support for not only the military but for America herself is amazing and shows throughout the entire state. I had a chance to stop and take a few photos while riding and I was happy to see how many areas had provided benches or seats situated in and around a war memorial so people could sit and contemplate what the real cost is for their freedom or to just sit and eat a leisurely lunch with a relative, friend or neighbor whose name may appear on the memorial. In larger urban areas there may be a memorial established somewhere in the city, however those living in the city may not even know where it is or what it stands for. It seems we have started to lose our history through not teaching it for whatever reason in school, which someday could be the downfall of our way of life. It is apparent we as an urbanized society have lost the ability to judge and teach what was considered to have been the mainstream teachings from the beginnings of this Republic we call America. We seem to be more concerned as to how the world sees us rather than how we see ourselves. We as a society should learn from our history otherwise we will tend to repeat our mistakes.

I feel we are being taught a new set of history lessons which may not have happened and/or did happen and some folks want to eliminate them from our children’s minds and the annals of history

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Honor our Veterans everyday and especially on Veterans Day Tuesday November 11th

altogether. The folks, who get their hands dirty working their farms, ranches or run local hardware stores or Mom and Pop grocery stores on a daily basis, seem to live closer to the American dream than their counterparts who reside in the urban areas of the country. Why is that? Is it because those who live in urban areas try to forget they may have been raised in the country or is it because we don’t really understand people who want to live in the rural areas of the country producing a product which the rest of us rely on daily, be it cattle, hogs, eggs or vegetables. Farmers are almost a dying breed due to the economic situation we find ourselves presently in. Family farms are being sold off or are being repocessed at an alarming rate. As I traveled through the various areas

this summer I always received a friendly wave from those who I encountered along the way. That is not always the case with folks in the urban areas who seem preoccupied with their daily grind and always seem to be in a rush. As you ride throughout America take time to stop and talk with those who you might normally pass by. Let them know you as a motorcyclist and an American are concerned about them and the area in which they live. Most of the people I ride with are somehow connected to the military either past or present and that is always a good way to start a conversation, especially if you see an American Flag flowing in the breeze. If you have time and the inclination stop and sit for a few minutes at one of the many memorial parks in the smaller towns or rural areas you may pass through. As you sit and thank those whose names appear on the monument or memorial I assure you someone will walk up and start a conversation with you and thank you for taking the time to honor their warriors. In my personal estimation we as bikers or if you prefer motorcyclists are a breed set apart from the rest of society by the code of the open road, a little bit of gypsy and the need to be free. As I stated earlier a large majority of those who I ride with have been in or are currently in the military and they know what the meaning of ‘free’ really is, sacrifice, determination and in some cases the loss of a family, team member or friend. Even if you now reside in an urban area, remember where you came from, be it the dusty plains of the Midwest, the swamps of Florida, the mountains of the Appalachians or the forests of the Great Northwest, we are all one nation under God and we are his children and we should respect what He has given us to enjoy and protect. Maybe it’s time we settle down and get back to the basics, God, Family and Country. Maybe it’s time we as a nation get back to believing in the three basic documents which formed this great nation, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States and most importantly, the Holy Bible. Those documents are what this Republic was founded on and are what has made US what we are today or should be, Free Americans. Remember “It’s not about the war, it’s about the warriors.” God bless America and those who serve in uniform. Terry Longpre

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DESTINATIONS

OUR LAST RIDE OF 2014

As I sit here writing this article, I wonder where this year has gone! This morning as I got on the bike to come to the office, the wind was blowing, the leaves were flying through the air and even the walnut trees are almost void of leaves altogether. Fall is definitely upon us and I am writing the article for the third week of November already. This will be our last scheduled ride for 2014. Can you believe it? Our November ride is our last scheduled ride for the year as in December we do an annual Christmas Banquet at Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge and Restaurant. The November ride is planned and then watched closely for weather conditions. The weather can actually be very brutal the third week of November, but by the same token we can have almost Indian summer like conditions. Please watch www. northgeorgiamotorcycles.com for updates about the ride. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW STARTING LOCATION FOR NOVEMBER! We will meet up at Greens Country Store / Country Corner Kitchen located at 2020 Old Hwy 5 South in Ellijay, GA. For many of you that have ridden with us through the years, this is an old starting place for many of us. Our ride will take us from Ellijay up to Murphy, NC where we will eat lunch at the New Happy Garden Chinese Buffet. We ate at this restaurant on one of our other rides and many of you have been asking “when are we going back?” So here is your chance! After eating until we can’t eat anything more, we will continue on up through Andrews and the Nantahala Gorge to NC Hwy 28. This is the same Hwy 28 that have portions of it designated as “Moonshiner’s Run” and has lots of history. After turning on to Hwy 28, we will work out way to Hwy 143 into Robbinsville, NC and then back to Hwy 74/64 and to our

starting point in Ellijay. The ride as mapped is 184 miles long and 3 hrs. 32 min. actual saddle time. We can expect to add approximately an hour for lunch and a couple of 10 minute breaks to stretch the legs and use some facilities. Most of the leaves should be off the trees by this time giving us a clear view of those that are crazy enough to raft the Nantahala River in November! The Nantahala River is a river in western North Carolina in the United States, within the Nantahala National Forest, and near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Two-lane U.S. Highway 19/74, once part of the Trail of Tears, runs along the river, picnic areas dotting the route. The River rises near the border of Georgia and North Carolina, close to the Southern Nantahala Wilderness and the Appalachian Trail. It empties into the Little Tennessee River at Fontana Lake. The word “Nantahala” comes from the Cherokee language and means “Land of the Noonday Sun.” The river runs through a narrow and steep gorge where in some areas the sun only reaches the ground when it is directly overhead during the middle of the day. The Nantahala River is a very popular trout fishing destination. North Carolina Game and Fish has named the Nantahala River one of North Carolina’s ten best trout streams. It has also been included in America’s 100 Best Trout Streams by Trout Unlimited. This river is popular with whitewater rafters, canoeists, and kayakers. Commercial rafting began in 1972 when the Nantahala Outdoor Center opened, leading to thousands of paddlers annually running the river. The Nantahala River was recently the site of the 2013 Freestyle World Championships.

The part that can be rafted is 8 miles long and has Class II and III rapids. It extends from the Nantahala Powerhouse to the town of Wesser. Private paddlers must pay a user fee, and 12 commercial outfitters are permitted by the USDA Forest Service to run guided trips. Two launch sites provide access. The main access is just downstream of the Nantahala Powerhouse and upstream of “Patton’s Run.” The other is at the Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area near where US 74 crosses the river. There are two take-out points, one above and one below “Upper Nantahala Falls.” Notable rapids include “Patton’s Run,” “Quarry,” “Whirlpool,” “Surfers,” “Bulls Run,” and “Upper Nantahala Falls.” Just beyond the main take-out point in Wesser lies Lower Nantahala Falls, or Wesser Falls, which drops off at about a 45 degree angle with many sharp rocks. Immediately after this point the Nantahala flows into Fontana Lake. Some Facts About the Ride: • Meet at: Green’s Country Store / Country Corner Kitchen – 2020 Old Hwy 5 South, Ellijay, GA • Date: Nov. 15, 2012 • Time: 9:00 AM Breakfast , 10:00 AM KSU • Ride To: Nantahala Gorge and Robbinsville, NC • Miles: 184 • Saddle Time: 3 Hrs. 32 Min. • RIDE COVERED BY SENA BLUETOOTH AND CELL PHONES FOR SAFETY As Always, Ride Safe & Ride Often Eric Wieberg www.northgeorgiamotorcycles.com

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Craven Moorehead

The occasional sheriff and other terrible stuff As a writer, I occasionally run into certain situations that absolutely prevent me from making a definitive decision regarding the piece of prose that I am working on. This often blocks me from making the best presentation of a column that I do for any particular entity. As a run of the mill poor redneck trailer trash biker, I often don’t see things ahead on the road. At certain times you may have a destination in mind for the things that you must accomplish. Sometimes everything goes smoothly and you go gather all the things required for the task and simply return home or to the job site. On other occasions the regular daily process of obtaining that particular laundry list of items may be cut short due to a vendor’s lack of stock or perhaps when other unforeseen obstacles rear their ugly heads. I have a myriad of examples but recently a few come to mind. I may have discussed in the past the lack of availability of walls for sale at Wal-Mart. I also indicated that there were no steins on sale at Stein-Mart. Everyone already knows that you can’t buy a home at Home Depot or an office at Office Depot so I refuse to continue my simplistic diatribe regarding misleading corporate names. I’m not a real big fan of major corporations anyhow so I can’t try to suggest a better title for those outlets. Either way, we all must obtain the things needed to accomplish the task at hand so when you know the necessity and have the wherewithal to get the items required, you simply venture out and acquire the goods. Once I needed to get a couch for the trailer. Guests who had the nuts to visit the trailer park (this includes Mike and Spyke) were getting tired of sitting on the old greasy milk crates that I use for working on motorcycles and other ‘high altitude’ work, so I took my old truck and went to a used furniture store to attempt to make a swimmingly wonderful deal on a slightly used sofa that I had seen sitting in front of the place as I was riding by on Book the Craven Moorehead Blues Band, Call 888-795-5779

the bagger. I mean, it looked pretty good and I suppose that the price was reasonable, but why did the proprietor try to bundle the deal with an “Occasional Chair”??? I didn’t need (and didn’t have room for) anything except the sofa. Besides that—“What the hell is an Occasional Chair?” I asked. For some reason, the owner of the business couldn’t come up with a good answer and suggested that it was something that only was used every now and then by people that didn’t desire to sit upon the floor, as was the custom in his country. I figured all this out pretty quickly and left with only the couch. I just couldn’t get the concept of the additional furniture that would be used only ‘occasionally.’ Besides, I’m no slave to fashion or décor so I left befuddled regarding the suggestion that I would need such a piece. The ‘Occasional Sheriff’ on the other hand is something that I am somewhat familiar with. I remember a time when I acted as the ‘designated dummy’ that was obligated me to go fetch some brew for a party. I went to a liquor store that had a pretty good deal on But Light and I was able to load six 18 packs on the bagger. Yeah, I admit that it looked kinda funny, but I had used a bunch of bungee cords and a short piece of rope to load the brew on the rear seat and luggage rack. On a dark back road a good distance from town, I was simply cruising along at the obligatory 10 miles over the speed limit when I was spied by the ‘occasional sheriff.’ Usually, no law enforcement personnel ever hang out around this area due to the lack of ‘business’ to be done in this vicinity. But I suppose that this wasn’t my lucky day. I was surprised when I saw the blue lights come on, largely because I wasn’t going all that fast and I never worried about DUI or anything else because I had only consumed a couple of beers before I went on the run. But as usual the occasional sheriff had that text-book list of demands. “Driver License, Insurance, Immigration Card and keep yer hands where I can see ‘em”… I’m just sitting there on the bike on the side of the road while he checks all my credentials and when comes back he had some interesting questions: “Do you know why I stopped you?” To which I responded “Uhhh, I guess cause you wanted to check out my really cool bike” (A moment of silence) “Boy, you gonna drink all this beer by yerself?” Well, probably not a good answer but I quipped “Damn, I hope so!” (A longer moment of silence) After what felt like an hour, he handed me back my license and said “I know you ain’t right but have a safe night, and don’t try to drink all that friggin beer by yourself!” I said thanks and “remember an 18 pack is only a good start!” I haven’t seen any other occasional sheriffs in that area again, but I realized that everyone should keep their eyes open! (Including myself) Now that the terrors of Halloween are over, we must prepare ourselves for the most horrifying holiday of all which is commonly called Thanksgiving. This particular celebration is always loaded with family and friends who really don’t want to do anything other than fight. I have written before about the horrors of this special day, and the haunts of Halloween pale in comparison to the zombies, ghosts and miscreants that will try to celebrate you making them dinner—and then destroy your life as you know it, simply because they love you. (Allegedly) Try to make the best of it, and until next month—“Speed Safely!” BORNTORIDE.COM | BTR 35

“R-E-S-P-E-C-T … find out what it means to me.”

We’ve all turned that song up and loudly sang along when it came on a nearby radio. Respect, a word which is thrown around a lot and it seems especially in the biker world. Everyone is looking for respect, from the public, from other bikers, from each other. But I have found it lacking when it really comes to giving respect to others. Respect has several different meanings, one of which is to respect someone for their achievements or abilities. That level of respect is afforded to many different people for things such as bravery, intelligence, or honesty. But that’s not the meaning I want to Ramble On about this month. The definition I’m writing about is more about the way we as a people, treat others or how our actions may affect those around us. The definition I found is written as … “due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others.” This form of respect is more about what we do as individuals and sometimes as a group when we are around others. Let’s start with one of my pet peeves that is within the biking community, not a large portion but its there nonetheless. This is where the song I started this Ramble with, “R-E-S-P-E-C-T,” comes into the story. I love listening to music when I’m riding. It can make the ride go in so many different ways, depending on a certain playlist I may be plugged into. It can turn a throttle twisting romp down a highway into a leisurely cruise down a country road just by switching from Aerosmith to The Allman Brothers. The only problem for me is that technically the way I listen to my music is illegal in Georgia. I use earbuds plugged into my smartphone. I know, some are going to tell me this is unsafe because I might not hear an emergency vehicle or a car horn warning me of danger close by. This is just not the case, I’ve listened to music this way for many years and I’ve moved over for every cop or ambulance that has shown up in my vicinity. As far as the car horns go, I like to think that I’m paying attention when I’m riding, so I don’t need others warning me. But, recently many bikers have added badass sound systems to their bags and are able to cruise down the road with their favorite songs following along right behind them. These systems by nature have to have great volume levels just to be able to match the sound of the bike and the wind in your ears. This is a great thing for bikers when they’re going down the road. Music is such a great riding partner who could possibly come up with anything negative to say about? Well, I guess I’m the party pooper. There is something that to me should

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be based on respect for others and not just living in your own world of self awareness, while you demand that same respect from others. What am I talking about then, if I listen to music while I’m riding? I’m talking about those sound systems being turned up to eleven when driving in traffic or sitting at a red light. Whether I’m in my cage or on my Road King, it pisses me off when those bikes with Skynyrd blaring away pull up to the light and they don’t have the presence of mind or RESPECT for others to just turn the volume down a bit. Now don’t get me wrong, it pisses me off just as bad when I hear bass thumping from the cage behind me. But this is a motorcycle magazine and I don’t have a forum to bitch about them. I guess the reason it bothers me so much when I hear it coming from another biker is that we have enough reasons for people to complain about our noise levels or our aggressiveness on the roads. We don’t need to blast them with Sgt. Pepper, as well. But, what really gets me is that I hear so many bikers that say they want respect, but those same people don’t show that much respect for others. This isn’t just about loud music coming from a loud bike or car; I’m only using that as an example. This is about treating others the way you want and deserve to be treated. The world I see around me today has less and less respect, at least based on what I remember or how my father raised me. Everyone seems to be living in their own worlds, with not that much concern for others at all. It’s like this is my world and you should just be happy I even let you live in it. Now these people have always been around and always will be … they’re called a-holes. But I think more and more people are getting caught up in this new world of me, myself, and I—and may not even realize it. If we all would like to be treated with respect, then maybe you should start with yourself first. Look at the way you treat others or the way you go about your daily life. Do your actions have a negative influence on others around you? Do you think of others when you’re going about your daily grind? Or do you just do whatever you want and all others can just be damned? In the long run, it’s always going to be our choice but I promise that if you show more respect in your own life then it will be returned to you. Oh… and please turn down the tunes when you come to a stop at the red light, just out of R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Feel free to look me up on Facebook if you want to tell me how wrong I am. www.facebook.com/BornToRideGeorgia Eric Albright

In my continuing attempt at publishing articles about everyday Georgians who ride, let me introduce you to Thom Lillie of Lillie Glassbowers, Inc. A couple of years ago I was sitting on the patio reading the morning paper and I BTR 38 | BORNTORIDE.COM

noticed an article about a glassblower who had a studio in Smyrna, Georgia. At the time I was looking for someone or something to photograph and I thought that the art of blowing glass could be a great subject. I googled the name of the glassblowing studio,

and when I contacted them to tell them what I was interested in doing I was told to come on up. I threw a flash kit, tripod and camera bag on the back of the Road King and headed on up I-75 to see what I could come up with.

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When I arrived I entered a studio surrounded by work tables full of ongoing glass projects. At a table in the back a tall guy wearing sunglasses and a bandanna had a big ass flaming tool in one hand and a piece of redhot glass in the other. He was in the middle

this was going to be simple to find wonderful photographs of this subject, but I soon realized there was a story that went along with the pictures. My whole career I’ve met so many people with great stories when I thought I was only there for images, I should have learned to expect it by now. As we chatted, while Thom continued to work the glass, I mentioned that I rode my bike up from my loft apartment in downtown Atlanta and he said he rode, also. At first it was just something that we had in common, but over time I saw that Thom is another one of those Georgians who can come from all walks of life and just happens to ride motorcycles. Thom’s first bike was a little red Honda 50 cc he received when he was just 7 years old. That’s another thing we had in common, my first motorized bike was the same model. He’s ridden many different bikes since that first red jewel, but now he sits atop a ’96 Yamaha Royal Star that he bought new. At the time he was thinking about purchasing a Harley-Davidson Heritage, but when he sat his 6’2” frame on the Royal Star, it just fit him perfectly. But as we know, usually one is not enough, so as of this writing Ideal Customs out of Clarksville, GA is building him a Café Racer from a Yamaha 750. Thom is a second generation glassblower. His father, Don Lillie, began blowing glass in 1949, when he started an apprenticeship at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Afterwards Don got a job at Georgia Tech as a scientific glass blower, where he worked for 33 years. After perfecting his craft, in 1965 Don opened a small shop of his own at Six Flags Over Georgia and then one at Underground Atlanta. The first time Thom blew a piece of glass he was 8 years old and he burned his finger pretty badly, so at the time he didn’t want any part of this flaming hot business. And it didn’t help that most sons don’t want anything to do with what their fathers do for a living anyway, it’s the rebel in many of us. But as he got a little older, he saw the potential and realized he may have the talent that could help give him a vision of what he wanted to do with his own life. So in 1981 Thom signed up for classes at the University of Minnesota to study scientific glass blowing like his father had of a project and couldn’t really stop to meet done 32 years earlier. In 1986 he moved and greet properly, so I set about getting back to Smyrna and together with his father some shots of him in action. While he kept they opened Lillie Glassblowers, Inc. Thom working to form a glass rod into a perfectly feels that getting his degree in scientific shaped golf club, we chatted as I started glassblowing helps “you understand what taking shots of this artist at work. I could tell is happening to your material when you’re Speak your mind without saying a word.

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“It’s not just putting glass together and getting a figure out of it, what this does is opens up the design possibilities and techniques.”

working with it, it really gives a good boost to your foundation of knowledge… there’s a reason behind it. It’s not just putting glass together and getting a figure out of it, what this does is really opens up the design possibilities and techniques.” Much of Lillie’s contract work is for corporations and special events held around Georgia throughout the year, such as Petite Le Mans and the Vintage Motorcycle Races, both held at Road Atlanta. His work also decorates the homes and offices of personalities such as Elton John, Michael Jordan, the late actor Jimmy Stewart, President Bill Clinton, Dale Earnhardt and also is on display at Charlotte’s NASCAR Museum, just to name a few. Making the most unique piece of art possible for each project is important and is what BTR 40 | BORNTORIDE.COM

helps carry on the excitement from day to day, from project to project. To Thom, “The satisfaction that you get afterwards becomes an addiction, so you look forward to the more challenging pieces. It’s more than just a business, I enjoy when a customer comes in and they’re ecstatic … ‘Oh my gosh, I haven’t seen anything like that before.’ You look to make the customer happy but then more important, I want to be happy with it.” He then adds, “There’s a quote that can be read when you’re coming in the building that my old man came up with about 30 years ago, An award shall reflect the achievement it recognizes. If a guy wins the Nobel Peace Prize you don’t give him a plaque… you should give the recipient something that’s worthy of their accomplishment.” When comparing his work in the studio

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to riding a motorcycle, “The first thing that comes to mind is when I’m making something, there’s going to be something tangible at the end of the journey. In glassblowing it’s something I can see, something I can look at. And on motorcycles it’s about memories but the journey on both can be very stimulating.” He also adds, “I’ve come up with some of my most creative designs while riding a motorcycle … the problem is I’m having such a great time on my bike but then I get a certain design and I want to get back to the studio to start on that design.” That could be a tough dilemma … to ride on or create. But Thom’s creativity isn’t limited to the glass blowing studio. He also is pretty handy with a blow torch and a few wrenches and pliers. To me the

“In glassblowing it’s something I can see, and look at. On motorcycles it’s about memories but the journey on both can be very stimulating.”

most interesting motorcycle he has truly is a bicycle that became a motorcycle, in the true fashion of the early motorcycle pioneers who did the same thing which eventually lead to what we all ride today. Thom was surfing around eBay one day and found a thrift store type reproduction of an older model Huffy cruiser bicycle, with the original tires and turned up handlebars. He then found a 49 cc gas powered engine that he knew would fit just perfectly. With a blow torch, he has to use fire in his work it seems, he welded a bracket on the bicycle that allowed the seat to be pushed back on the bike and then he turned the handlebars down in a Café Racer style. He mounted the 49 cc engine inside the frame, mounted the gas tank, painted it all black, moved the Huffy sticker to the tank

and then with a few other modifications he had a ride that I think William Harley and Arthur Davidson would be proud of. In a single Saturday afternoon and for around $200 he had a bike that on first glance looks like it belongs in a vintage motorcycle museum. Another one of those creative engineering twinges that Thom gets from time to time lead to a giant sized tricycle that he painted bright red and stands almost 10’ tall and seemed to make even Thom look like a little kid out on his first ride on the street. Like most creative people, the process never stops; it just keeps refining itself and morphing into something new. If you’re interested in seeing if Lillie Glassblowers can do something special for you or an organization you work with, look

them up on the internet at lillieglass.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ LillieGlassWork Eric Albright

Begin each day thinking, let the adventure begin.

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is one of America’s foremost thought leaders. He is the premier coach of champions having mentored the “best of the best” in sports and business for 40 years. Enjoy his latest book on optimism, The Pebble in the Shoe.

Cool, Calm and Collected

when life is tough

For 40 years, I’ve assisted the best athletes in the world and corporate executives meet adversity head-on in some of the toughest arenas on the planet. From The Masters, World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, Wimbledon and boardrooms from the Fortune 500, I’ve provided concrete tools to be cool, calm and collected, especially during “moments of truth” when the next move you make can decide your fate. Here are three proven tools and techniques that you can deploy in any aspect of your life to bring an instant feeling of calm when you need it most.

The Palm Tree The sun sinks down across the horizon, ™

painting the sky with beautiful pinks and purples. The waves playfully reach their way up the sandy beach with a calm, bubbly rhythm. The graceful palm trees sway with the evening breeze. It’s just another sunset in Maui. If you’ve ever been to a sunset on a beach, I’ve brought you right back to it. It’s the ultimate in relaxation. Why? Do you ever associate stress with a palm tree? Of course not. When the hurricane comes however, the first line of defense is the amazing palm tree. Just like a “real life” hurricane such as a road rage experience, an angry significant other, or a crisis at work, the palm tree in you needs to absorb the devastating winds of adversity. As soon as a circumstance, condition or event displeases you or disturbs you, think of the palm tree. Have a palm tree thought before the life hurricane reaches full force. The palm tree reacts to a hurricane or violent storm by allowing the negativity to pass through it by bending with the wind. It absorbs the wrath of the devastating force. After the storm dissipates and leaves, the palm stands up straight to see another day of sunshine. It symbolizes all that’s good about the sun, beach, ocean, recreation and pleasure. As stress, anger, negativity, or disappointment builds, most people brace

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themselves like an oak tree to battle the immediate adversity. Of course, there are no oak trees on the beach. An oak tree would easily have its branches broken and its trunk uprooted. This is why your first thought in times of stress is the palm tree. With this positive imagery, you will lower your breathing by taking several deep breaths and not negatively react or overreact to what’s in front of you. Be the palm tree.

™ Breathe Like a Baby Do you ever get nervous or anxious

before a big event, presentation or meeting? Do you ever get uptight just before a potential confrontation? If the answer is yes, you may need to breathe like a baby. Do babies get anxious about the future? Never! Babies close their eyes and breathe with their stomach. It’s not long before they’re fast asleep, whether they’re in a crowded restaurant or at a noisy family event. Here’s how to get calm. • Unhinge your jaw • Place either hand over your belly button • With each inhale, allow your stomach to move your hand After several deep breaths, you’ll feel your shoulders relax and a feeling of calmness will prevail. Before any potential stress situation, breathe like a baby.

Duck on the Pond When are you least comfortable?

It’s usually when you have a zillion things to do with the least amount of time. With deadlines pending and everyone wanting your time and energy, what should you do? Act like a duck, gracefully gliding its way across a pond. Yesterday I watched a duck on the pond behind my home. It appeared effortless as it moved through the water. It reached its destination with ease. And when it felt like it, it took wing and flew away. Isn’t it fascinating

watching a duck on a pond? In reality, a duck’s webbed feet are paddling at full speed. What if you could look and feel as calm, cool and collected as the duck while you paddle full speed, accomplishing all your tasks and goals within their deadlines? Here are 10 ways to be the duck on the pond: 1. Prepare exactly where you want to go. 2. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly tasks to be accomplished in order to reach your destination. 3. Envision each task in its completed state. 4. Focus only on what you want, as opposed to what you don’t want. 5. Maintain slow deep breathing under all circumstances, conditions and situations. Stay comfortable! 6. When obstacles arrive, keep your mind on where you want to go. 7. Prepare to adjust with a calm demeanor in case your pathway is blocked. Decisively change course, change speed, change strategy, temporarily abort the mission or stay the course. 8. Think solutions. This will be easier when you replace the word “problem” with the word “challenge.” 9. When reality and expectations don’t mesh, stay optimistic! 10. Enjoy the swim! Enjoy the pond! Now you’re armed with three proven, concrete tools and techniques for relaxation. Remember, your greatest gift is free will to think any thought and consequently act any way at any time under any circumstance, condition or situation. When life presents tough challenges, meet them head-on by being calm, cool and collected.

Jim Fannin has performed 2,000+ seminars as well as 1,000+ keynote addresses to audiences of 15,000+

Events November 1, Andrews, NC/Blairsville, GA. 1st Annual Vixxxen’s Run, North Georgia’s Largest Toy Run. Reg. 9 a.m. Cherokee Co. Cycles, KSU 11 a.m. Cost is unwrapped toy and $10 per rider. Proceeds benefit local needy families. Ride stops @ Highway 64 Gym, Copperhill, TN, ends Copperhead Lodge, Blairsville, GA. Live music, vendors, prizes, auction. Food/beverages for purchase. Drop off toys Cherokee Co. Cycles or Copperhead Lodge. FMI pepperstyx@aol.com. November 1, Buford, GA. 15th Annual Buford ACE Classic Cruise-In and Show. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Modified and vintage cars, Street Rods, Muscle cars, Motorcycles, Race cars, more. Oldies DJ, door prizes, silent auction, family friendly. Vendors. $10 cruising fee. Optional Judging entry fee of $20. Benefits N. Gwinnett Food Bank Coop. Buford Mall Parking Lot, 4300 Buford Dr. jagagnon@ssacehardware.com or acecarshow@ yahoo.com. November 1, Cartersville/Marietta, GA. Run and Gun. Benefits VFW Post 5408 & Save Homeless Veterans, Inc. KSU 10 a.m. from HD Cartersville or Hellbender HD. $25 for GeorgiaCarry.org members or $45 non-members. Ends VFW in Acworth. Band, raffles, cold beverages, prizes. November 1, Eastman, GA. Inaugural Traveling Men Toys for Tots Ride. Reg. 9:30 a.m. Leatherman. KSU 11 a.m. Cost 1 new unwrapped toy. Free T-shirts while they last. FMI Spud (478) 278-4897. November 1, Douglas, GA. 2nd Annual Janice Gillis Lucas Gift Baskets for the Needy. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ware Co. EMS – Cost nonperishable food item or donate $5 - $10. Reg. begins 9:30 a.m. @ Coffee Co. Sheriff’s Office. KSU 10:30 a.m. Route Hwy 158 into Ware Co. then Hwy. 82 to Industrial Park. FMI Crystal (912) 309-2124 or Jimmy (912) 816-8365. November 1, Loganville, GA. Wounded Warrior Project Ride. 50 miles escorted, rain or shine. KSU 10 a.m. American Legion Post #233, 4635 Atlanta HWY. Visiting Veterans Walk of Heroes, Black Shoals Park, ends St. Oliver Plunkett Catholic Church, 3200 Brooks Dr., Snellville. Food, Drinks, music, prizes, 50/50. Reg. online www.stoliverskoc13440.0rg beg. Oct. 1. Reg. on site beg. 8 a.m. $25/$5 includes food and drink. Sponsored Knights Columbus Council 13440. FMI 13440@comcast.net. November 1, McDonough, GA. US Military Vets MC 2nd Annual Veteran’s Day Ride. $20 Reg./$5 passenger. Benefits GA War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. Escorted ride around Henry County, stops Heritage Park War Memorial, then Motorheads for raffles, 50/50, beverages, live music. 12 p.m. reg. @ Cycle Nation w/ lunch, 2 p.m. KSU, 5 p.m. Motorheads. November 1, Pembroke, GA Legion Youth Group Poker Run. $20 includes 1 poker hand & lunch, cash prizes for Poker Run, Door Prizes. Reg. 9-10am – Depart b/w 10 a.m. & 11am. Proceeds benefit Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, & 4-H Shooters. American Legion Post 164. US Hwy 280 W. FMI (912) 655-2906. November 1, Warner Robins, GA. 3rd Annual Chip’n Away @ Heart Disease Cardiac Car Show.8 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Houston Mall, 233 N. Houston Rd. All makes Cars, Trucks, Bikes welcome. Reg. fee $25 Reg. 8:00 a.m., event 12:00 p.m. Judging 11 a.m. Raffles; 50/50; chance to win a Mossberg Rifle. Family friendly.

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s, Rides & Destinations Proceeds to Georgia Transplant Foundation. FMI newstart1@cox.net. November 1, Washington, GA. Speed & Sport Vintage Trials Series. Held @ Aonia Pass MX Park. 3030 Thomson Rd. (706) 678-3737. November 1-2, Roswell, GA. Killer Creek HD In-Store Silent Auction. Bid on Parts, Accessories, MotorClothes® Merchandise, Service and Labor. First Sat/Sun of each month during normal business hours. FMI www.killercreekharley.com. November 2, Canton, GA. 4th Annual Ride-In Vintage Bike Show. Register 1 p.m. @ Bodock’s 150 Riverstone Pkwy. $10 Entry. Music by Austin Nickels Band. (770) 704-7001. November 7-9, Valdosta, GA. Bubba Run. Dice Run, bike games, food, charity auction, live entertainment. 8262 Troupeville Rd. FMI airfarm@hotmail.com. November 8, Augusta, GA. USMC Annual Toys for Tots Ride. Reg. fee cash donation or new unwrapped toy. 4200 BelairFrontage Rd. christinaw@augustahd.com, (706) 651-0444. November 8, Buford, GA. Rockabilly, Rat Rod, and Car Show. Frazier’s HD, 11 am to 4 pm. Live music, swap meet, vendors, beer. FMI fraziersharleydavidson.com. November 8, Buford, GA. Southern Cycles Grand Opening. Meet new owners & visit new store located at 2880 McEver Rd. Starts at noon. November 8, Commerce, GA. NE Georgia Swap Meet. $5 spectator entry. FREE parking. Gates open @ 8:30am, ends approx. 1:30pm after 50/50 raffle. $20 per vendor unlimited space. 500 E. Ridgeway Road. Brad56@windstream.net, (706) 424-5035. November 8, Roswell, GA. Killer Creek HD- This Is How We Do It- Technician Workshop. Starts 3:00 p.m. FREE question & answer session for PhD Certified technicians on showroom floor. 2nd Saturday of each month. 11480 Alpharetta Hwy. www. killercreekharley.com - (770) 777-1000. November 9, Roswell, GA. “Ride It Before You Buy It” Demo Day. Killer Creek HD. 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday of each month. 11480 Alpharetta Hwy. Pre-registration is suggested. www. killercreekharley.com - (770) 777-1000. November 11, Dalton, GA. CMA New Life Riders Chapter monthly meeting. 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 6 p.m. fellowship eat & 7 p.m. meeting @ Sizzlin Steakhouse, Legion Drive. November 11, Warner Robins, GA. Veterans Day Ceremony & Ride. Meet @ American Legion Post 172 for safety briefing, ride to City Hall at 10:30 for ceremony. All Riders Welcome. Post will serve lunch after ride for American Legion Members. Watson Blvd in Warner Robins. 1345 Radio Loop. charterdirector172@gmail.com, (478) 397-8180.

November 12, Lawrenceville, GA. Cycle Gear Bike Night. 722 Collins Hill Rd. Food, refreshments, vendors, & raffles. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (678)255-0131.

November 23, Roswell, GA. Killer Creek HD F-150 Demo Rides. Come in to test-drive the all-new 2015 F-150 before it’s available at dealers. Register @ www.f150drive.com

November 12, Smyrna, GA. Cycle Gear November 28, Lithia Springs, GA. Blacker Bike Night. 2441 Cobb Pkwy. Food, Friday & HD of Atlanta. 501 Thornton Rd. refreshments, vendors, & raffles. 5 p.m. – 8 (770) 944-1340. p.m. (770)272-9873. November 29, Griffin, GA. Windwalkers November 13, Augusta, GA. Augusta HD MC 24th Annual Toy Run. Meet @ Roses Holiday Fashion Show. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. shopping center 1108 Zebulon Rd. 12 p.m. 4200 Belair-Frontage Rd. christinaw@ – 12:45 p.m. $10 entry fee or bring a new augustahd.com unwrapped toy worth at least $10. Benefits Salvation Army & needy children in the November 13, Marietta, GA. Christian Griffin area. Run ends at Windwalkers MC Motorcyclist Assoc. Meeting. Blood Riders clubhouse. 1001 Old Sapelo Rd. Food & Chapter. 6 p.m. meet & eat @ Rib Ranch beverages. 50/50 drawing, raffle prizes, and followed by 7 p.m. meeting. 2063 Canton auction items. (678)378-9061. Hwy. FMI (770)309-3618 – Lee Brooks. November 30, Buford, GA. 1st Annual November 15, Danielsville, GA. Madison Ride For Zac Brown’s Camp Southern Co. EMS Toy Ride & Car & Bike Show. $20 Ground. Breakfast provided by Chick-fil-a. per bike or car. Music, raffles, prizes, food, Ride to 120 Tavern in Marietta, live music & more. Reg. 10:30 a.m. – KSU: 12:30 p.m. John Hopkins (bass player for Zach Brown Proceeds to needy families during Christmas Band) and Neil Cribbs. $25 per bike, $10 passenger. Includes t-shirt, breakfast, and Holidays. (706)296-4598. show. Frazier’s HD, 4699 Friendship Rd. November 15, Lithia Springs, GA. Atlanta FMI www.fraziersharleydavidson.com. Performance Workshop. HD of Atlanta. 501 Thornton Rd. Learn how to enhance the November 30, Sparta, GA. Mike’s 8th performance of your motorcycle. Starts at Annual Christmas Toy Run. Meet 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. at Mike’s Custom Cycle, Augusta 10:30 a.m. (770)944-1340. Hwy. Ride starts 1:30 p.m., ends @ Ryan’s November 15, Savannah, GA. ADA 4th Steakhouse. Entry fee new toy or $10 cash Annual Poker Run. Savannah HD. #6 donation. Door prizes. (706) 444-5835. Gateway Blvd. West. $20 per hand or $25 per couple. Includes ADA bracelet & BBQ December 6, Commerce, GA. NE GA lunch. Live music, door prizes, & silent Auto/Motorcycle Swap Meet. 8:30 a.m. Buy, Sell, Trade automotive & motorcycle parts, auction. (912)925-0005. accessories, tools, etc. Vendor spaces $20. November 17, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. CMA Spectator admission $5. Atlanta Dragway, Rugged Cross Riders meeting 3rd Monday 500 E. Ridgeway Rd. brad56@windstream. each month. 6 p.m. fellowship & eat followed net (706)424-5035. by 7 p.m. meeting @ Park Place Restaurant. 2891 Lafayette Rd. 423-413-2231 – Eddie December 6, Savannah, GA. 24th Savannah Toy Run. Sign in 9-10:30 a.m. at Wilson. Savannah HD, ends @ Savannah Wingmen November 19, Roswell, GA. Cycle Gear Clubhouse. Entry $10 or new unwrapped Bike Night. 11230 Alpharetta Hwy. Unit 112 & toy value $10 or more. Live music, 50/50, 113. Food, refreshments, vendors, & raffles. door prizes. Webmaster@abatega11.org or (912)441-7586. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (770)752-1820.

December 7, Buford, GA. Annual Toy Ride. Bring a new unwrapped toy. Coffee & doughnuts 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. @ Frazier’s HD, 4699 Friendship Rd. KSU 12 p.m., goes to Chattahoochee Baptist Association November 22, Bloomingdale, GA. Toys on McEver Rd in Gainesville, GA. FMI www. for Tots Concert, Car, & Bike Show. USMC fraziersharleydavidson.com or (770)945annual Toys for Tots benefit. FREE Day 6011. Long Event featuring top local bands. Randy Wood’s Guitars 1304 East Hwy 80. www. December 9, Dalton, GA. CMA New Life wcmcl.org/ Riders Chapter Monthly Meeting. Second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sizzlin November 22, Statesboro, GA. Santa’s Toy Steakhouse, Legion Dr. fellowship and eat Run. 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Reg. at Ogeechee followed by 7 p.m. meeting. (706)980-8096 Technical College on Hwy 3015. $10 toy or Robert Bearden. money donation. Proceeds to DFCS. Door Prizes & free lunch 50/25/25 tickets sold at December 11, Cartersville, GA. HD of event. boro_biker@hotmail.com. Cartersville Bike Night. 2281 Hwy. 411 NE. 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Join us for beer, November 23, Cumming, GA. 23rd Annual wings, live music, outdoor games, & dyno Buck Jones Toy Run. Meet 11 a.m. @ shoot-outs. FMI (888)965-6342. Cumming Fairgrounds. Departs 1 p.m. Stops @ Dawsonville City Hall & Dahlonega High December 11, Lithia Springs, GA. HD of School. Bring a new unwrapped present per Atlanta in Lithia Springs 501 Thornton Rd. stop. $10 gift cards appreciated. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Join us for live music by (770) 752-9160. Harms Way, food and fun. (770)944-1340. November 21, Tifton, GA. Tifton Harley Bike Night. Tifton HD. 49 Casseta Rd. http://www.tiftonharley.com or (229)3878855 for more details.

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December 11, Marietta, GA. Christian Motorcyclist Association Meeting, Blood Riders Chapter. Meet 6 p.m. @ Rib Ranch, 2063 Canton Hwy. for eats followed by 7 p.m. meeting. Meets 2nd Thurs. of each mo. December 13, Athens, GA. Free Pictures with Biker Santa. 11:00 a.m. @ Cycle World of Athens. 4225 Atlanta Hwy. Get your FREE PICTURE printed on complimentary 2015 Cycle World Calendar. Donate an unwrapped toy to the Salvation Army Angel Tree on Display @ Cycle World. FMI www.cycleworldathens.com or mike@ cycleworldathens.com. December 13, Augusta, GA. Cakes at the Kickstart FREE Pancake Breakfast. Augusta HD, 4200 Belair Frontage Rd. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. FMI (706) 651-0444. December 13, Augusta, GA. Pictures with Santa & Holiday Event. 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. Augusta HD, 4200 Belair-Frontage Rd. Photos with Santa & Sleigh, holiday activities for adults & kids. FMI (706) 651-0444. December 13, Roswell, GA. This is How We Do It: technician workshop. Killer Creek HD. 11480 Alpharetta Hwy. Starts 3 p.m. Certified technicians question & answer session held on showroom floor. FREE. Held 2nd Sat. of each month. FMI (770) 777-1000. December 13, Savannah, GA. 20th Anniversary Christmas Party @ Savannah HD #6 Gateway Blvd. West. 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. (912) 925-0005. December 14, Ride It Before You Buy It Event. Killer Creek HD. 11480 Alpharetta Hwy. Demo Day-test ride a new 2015 HarleyDavidson motorcycle. 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. FREE. Pre-registeration is suggested. FMI (770) 777-1000. December 18, Athens, GA. 14th Annual Sheriff Ira Edwards Jr. Charity Ride. 1 p.m. at Cycle World of Athens. 4225 Athens Hwy. Fundraiser & Ride. FMI www. cycleworldathens.com or (800) 785-1292. December 22, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. CMA Rugged Cross Riders Meeting. Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Park Place Restaurant, 2891 Lafayette Rd. fellowship & eat. Meeting follows at 7 p.m. December 26, Savannah, GA. Frosty Balls Poker Run & Bomber Girls Cookie Drive. 6 Gateway Blvd. $15 First hand, additional $5. Free addt’l hand with Abate Membership/ renewal or one dozen homemade cookies sent to deployed military. Run end @ VFW Post 660, Ogeechee Rd. Music, food, 50/50, and door prizes. FMI webmaster@ abatega11.org or (912)3 41-9522. To advertise your upcoming events in Born To Ride magazine Georgia Edition for free please email information to BornToRideGA@ att.net. Submissions must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication. To view even more events, and pictures of events, visit www.GeorgiaBikeEvents.com.

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Heaven’s Saints AGREE WITH GOD!

Agree with God by disagreeing with the devil. Jesus taught the power of agreement when he taught that if any two of us can agree on this earth, then what we agree about would be done by the Father; of course, we must take this in the context of God’s Will and His Word. How does this principle of agreement work? Jesus also taught us to “take no thought, saying…” (Matthew 6:31). Did you know you can “take” a thought or “not take” a thought? You do not have to receive and think the devil’s thoughts. You can simply not take them. But, you ask, how do I take a thought? Jesus said by saying it; by putting it into your mouth and speaking it. The devil’s thought would simply die without reproducing if we would not take them into our hearts by speaking them. You can not take the devil’s ideas by refusing to verbalize them and you can take God’s thoughts by saying them, by making them a part of your daily conversation … to yourself and to others. Proverbs 18:21 says, BTR 48 | BORNTORIDE.COM

“death and life are in the power of the tongue,” so, SPEAK LIFE! For example, when the devil says you can’t, disagree with him by agreeing with God’s Word that says, “I can do all things through Christ.” (Philippians 4:13). So, this agreement principle does not just refer to agreeing with another person. God and His Word are in the earth; so you can set yourself in agreement with the Words that God has spoken in the Bible. You may ask, “What gives me the authority to agree with what God has said?” HE gives you that authority in Hebrews 13:5-6, “BECAUSE HE SAID, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”, therefore WE CAN BOLDLY SAY, “the Lord is my helper and I will not fear what man can do to me.” Byron “HogDoc” Loyd HSMM NE GA Chapter

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