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Editorz Notez We would like to send our condolences out to the family and friends of Lisa ‘Buffy’ Edmondson Whitby and Billy Harris. Both were loved by many and taken way too soon.
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Check out pages 34-35 on the Product Review we did on UnderTech Undercover concealment gear. Works great with gear while riding your bike! You can also so many more photos on our Facebook page. The Behind Barz Cover Contest is in high gear! Check out the inside cover page for all the details. We will have more prizes than ever before this year! Some great sponsors have come on board! More details to come in the next issue! There are more bikers on the road now than ever before and this time of year especially. Look twice! Please check out the eventz section for upcoming rides and eventz in the area. There are many more listed on our website and on our Facebook page. We are putting it to the masses. We need your help! We are looking sales reps for BB Mag! If you are interested, give us a cal for all the details. You are required to do very little but the reward is great! Doobie
ON THE COVER: Cruisin’ the Coast Rally in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Read all about it on pages 24-25. Cover photo: Doobie We reserve the right to edit all letters, opinions, or articles for publication in “Behind Barz” Motorcycle Magazine. No part of “Behind Barz” may be reproduced for any purpose in intirety or in part without the express written consent of “Behind Barz”. “Behind Barz” does not endorse any advertiser or its products and cannot be held responsible for advertisers claims. “Behind Barz” has the right to refuse advertisements for any reason. “BB” will not intentionally publish fraudulent or misleading advertising. Opinions depicted in any photograph or writing does not necessarily reflect the view point of the staff of “Behind Barz” Motorcycle Magazine. Manuscripts, artwork, photographs, inquiries and submitted materials are welcomed.
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In this issue Motor Maid New..............10 Field of Homor....................11 HOG First Annual............15 Michelle’s Ride..........23 Cruisin’ the Coast.........26-27 Brewer’s Duke Event.......32 BB Product Review....34-35 Vicki Gray......................40 Int. Female Ride Day.....42-43 GoodGuys...................44
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Blue Knights NCXXI 2015 Easter Basket Event By Michael Gallina Jr. Mix up some respect for our elders, some good old fashion southern hospitality, a few hundred Easter baskets, and some roaring motorcycles. We now have The Blue Knights Chapter NCXXI 2015 Easter Basket Event! On Friday April 3rd the members and their families got together put constructed 476 Easter baskets. Items like fruit, deodorant, brushes, tissues and some other misc. goodies overflowed inside some beautifully decorated baskets. April 4th the trailers were loaded up and the roar of motorcycles was heard. The Easter baskets were delivered to 5 elderly assisted living homes and care facilities in Tarboro, Rocky Mount, and Nashville. A few of our own members got to meet some old friends and mentors/teachers who lived there. It was quite an honor to serve them that day. This even once again proved that the motto “There are no strangers, only friends you haven’t met.” holds strong and true! “There is more to us than guns and cuffs, We really are community oriented.” The Blue Knights is a world wide Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, dedicated to serving our comunity.
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Motor Maid News Riding in the Breeze story: Diane Dixon S.C. Motor Maid
SC Motor Maids Ride in to McCormick, South Carolina for Riding in the Breeze weekend On Friday, April 17, Motor Maids across South Carolina were packing their bikes and getting ready for an adventurous weekend at the Hickory Knob resort in McCormick, South Carolina. Our first “Riding in the Breeze” weekend was scheduled and we were ready to ride! Rain was predicted and showers were among us, but it didn’t dampen our spirit for a beautiful ride through South Carolina to McCormick. When I arrived at the Hickory Knob resort, I was not disappointed. It was an absolute beautiful ride into the park taking the rolling roads alongside the beautiful golf course. The hotel room was very nice and poolside! Rain would keep me from enjoying it this year, but next year will be a different story! Once checked in, several of us made our way to the resort restaurant. As luck would have it, it was seafood buffet night! We sat down and started to enjoy our dinner, watching as more and more of our members arrived. As night approached most of our members had arrived safely and we all had a little get together in one of the hotel rooms to chat about the days’ events and the ride in.
Ride through Hickory.
Most of the heavy rain came during Friday night. We awoke to clearing, but cloudy skies. Everyone suited up for our lunch ride to Abbeville, a great town about thirty minutes away from the resort. We headed out and had a very nice ride into Abbeville. When we arrived on Main Street the town was bustling with visitors as a wonderful French Festival was in full swing. Abbeville was a quaint, beautiful town and everyone we met was extremely friendly! Our group had a delicious lunch at the Village Grill. After eating we all set out to explore downtown and all the shops we had seen walking to the restaurant. What a grand afternoon of fun! Evening was setting in and some showers were on the horizon so a few of us headed back to the resort while others stayed the evening to continue shopping and have dinner. As I rode back, I thought of what great adventures and memories riding a motorcycle brings. If not for this weekend trip, what lovely places I would not have seen and kind people I would not have met. Sunday morning we all left out early to stay ahead of the rain. The ride Ladies with their bikes in Abbeville. back home was filled with new ideas of where to travel next. If you have a motorcycle, don’t waste a minute. Motor Maids was established in 1940. sanctioned by the AMA in 1941, it is one Pack your bags, set your destination and begin an of the first and oldest continuously operated women’s motorcycling organization. adventure that will have long lasting memories. With approximately 1,200 members across the United States and Canada, the Motor Maids are a diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion Diane Dixon for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills. SC Motor Maid Director Joining the Motor Maids is a great opportunity to ride, travel and get to know www.scmotormaids.com great people all across North America. For more information go to our website at www.motormaids.org!
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Feyetteville Field of Honor For ten years in the middle of May, the Airborne and Special Operations Museum and the Fayetteville Downtown Alliance set the Field of Honor in Fayetteville. From the middle of May until the end of June a field of 1,000 flags flies beautifully. Rolling Thunder NC Chapter 1 always assists in the setting of the field and the posting of the flags for ten honorees each year. This year one of the honorees was Corporal William A. Buck, Jr., a Recon Marine killed in Vietnam, and a brother of a Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 member. The other nine men all heroes from every branch and well decorated as well. The remaining flags in the field are dedicated by family and loved ones "in honor" or "in memory" of someone. There are POW/ MIA flags posted by each branch military flag to remind the nation of our need to leave no service person behind. Making a visit to Fayetteville, be sure and visit the Field of Honor and the NC Veterans Park directly across the street. This living display of heroism flies as a patriotic tribute and honors all who are serving, those that have served and those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Our fingernails are a window to our bodies’ health. Changes in the look, shape, or color of our finger/toe nails may indicate a disorder somewhere in our body. Fingernails are made of protein, keratin and sulfur. They grow about .05 to 1.2 millimeters a week. In mammals, the growth rate of nails is related to the length of the outermost finger bones. Thus, in humans, the nail of the index finger grows faster than that of the little finger; and fingernails may grow up to four times faster than toenails. Deep transverse grooves known as Beau’s lines may form across the nails (not along the nail from cuticle to tip) and are usually a natural consequence of aging, though they may result from disease. Discoloration, thinning, thickening, brittleness, splitting, grooves, small white spots, receded lunula (white moon shape at the bottom of your nail), clubbing (convex), flatness, spooning (concave) can indicate illness in other areas of the body, nutrient deficiencies, drug reaction or poisoning, or merely local injury. Nails can also become thickened (onychogryphosis), loosened (onycholysis), infected with fungus (onychomycosis) or degenerate (onychodystrophy). Some abnormally thick nails might be due to the blood not circulating properly in the vascular system in your arms or legs. Nails can dry out, just like skin. They can also peel, break, and be infected. Toe nail infections can be caused or exacerbated by dirty socks, specific types of aggressive exercise, tight footwear, and walking unprotected in an unclean environment. The best way to care for your nails is to trim them regularly. Clean your nails while washing your hands. Pay attention to your fingernails and those of your loved ones. Speak to a medical professional if you have concerns and they look differently than they have in the past. Be neat about your hands and feet and be blessed to keep your kneez in the breeze.
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DHMC RAT rides win big at hog 1st annual bike show New Bern, NC-
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The Dead Headz Motorcycle Club, Pamlico County, NC showed up in Craven County earlier this month at New Bern Harley Davidson for the Spring Open House and their HOG Chapter’s First Annual Bike Show where they made a clean sweep of the competition with a couple of rat rides. There were several classes in the competition and most were well represented; especially the touring class. In all there were more than 30 entries and three awards were given for each class and one grand prize trophy was awarded for Best in Show. There were several trikes and classics, some sportsters, many touring editions, several showed up for the metric class and three rat bikes all registered. Winner of the top prize for the Rat Class went to an Active Duty Marine who is currently deployed. Manny, DHMC Vice President, entered fellow Dead Head, Primate’s bike in the competition. When it won Best Rat, the group accepted his trophy collectively. Primate’s bike is a 1998 Honda Shadow A.C.E. 750. He bought it new from the Honda dealer in New Bern when he was a LCPL. The transition of it becoming an award winning show piece started in around 2000 after some guy backed into it outside the barA proud day for the DHMC Standing with racks when he was a CPL. He trophies: Manny and Breeze, kneeling are said the first modification was, “I Trap and NOS cut up the old fender and bobbed it back. It just went on from there.” In the end, only two of the three rats won a prize for the class because Breeze rode off with the Best in Show for his Rat. He purchased the 2001 Johnny Pag a few years ago, after dumping it a couple times, it morphed into the masterpiece that it is today. A motorcycle surrounded with his personality, eclectic and unique. It was a great day for these warriors.
Another shot of the Best in Show!
The big winners… Rat Bike Class and Best In Show at the First Annual HOG Bike Show in New Bern, N.C.
Best in Rat Bike Class. 1998 Honda Shadow.
Award winning posers for Behind Barz; DHMC Vice President, Manny and Enforcer, Breeze.
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from the mind of big ed Unknown soldier... I’m typing this to you to thank you for what you gave. I hope you travel to heaven but please don’t look back. I wouldn’t want you to see what you gave your life for. Remember when... You held your hand over your heart in first grade and looked at the flag. Think how awesome it was to hear the whole class say it. You felt pride in your heart and even felt it more when you said under God! Sorry, God is offensive now better not do that. Remember when... You opened the door for some one walking in to a store that was behind you...and they said thank you? Sorry, respect and courtesy is gone now days.
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Remember when... The church bell would ring and you would hold your Daddy’s hand as you looked down at your dress shoes shining and your shirt tucked in and your belt was buckled and you felt so good as your Daddy smiled at you with pride? Sorry, there ain’t many daddys anymore. Crystal meth took them away.
Ever since I was a small kid I’ve always been patriotic. Maybe it was the old Bugs Bunny cartoons when Bugs was in the Army or maybe old John Wayne movies I watched as a kid...but...When I met my Blood Father for the first time at the age of thirteen that’s when I really had the love of this country sink into my heart. My Dad served our country in Vietnam. He would tell me about the war stories and the things he had seen and had done. I held on to every word! I knew in my heart I wanted to be in the military. When I was seventeen years old, just days before I turned eighteen, I went to join the Marines but when my Dad found out he made me promise I wouldn’t because he had gotten cancer from Agent Orange and had less then a year to live. Out of love and respect I followed my Daddy’s wishes but still regret not joining. Sometimes tho, i sit and watch the news and see people and how they treat this country and it hurts my heart to see how they can be this way. Knowing how my Daddy felt and knowing how his friends died before him on the battle field, it just kills me to see it. So, I wrote this letter to all the Unknown Soldiers out there... who have gave their lives for this country. I hope people read it and change their ways. I shared this on my Facebook page but hope it may reach more here in Behind Barz.
Remember when... The stores closed on Sundays and the love of God was above the love of money. Families would hang out with each other and throw horse shoes and watched football and then they would all sit down and look at each other and pass the mashed potatoes? Sorry, cell phones have taken the place of seeing each other face to face at the supper table. Remember when... You held the American flag high and you loved this country and the people around you loved it too...and didn’t want to live off the government and working for a living filled you with pride? Sorry, they burn the flag now and living off the sweat of others is what people call making living! Remember when... the President held this country’s values higher than his own? Sorry, the PRESIDENT is more worried over his own race agendas and what TV he can smile from. I’m sorry unknown solider. You gave so much for what people now days thank so little of! I wish we could live in a country that was worth the precious blood you gave! I wish people would love this country the same way you did! So rest in peace unknown solider. You are in a much better place.
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On March 24, 2013 I lost my daughter Michelle Ann Lam Gordon to a seizure she had at home alone. She was only 30 years old and had dealt with epilepsy and seizures since she was 8. While she lived here in N C she visited the Epilepsy Institute of North Carolina and was attended by Dr. J. Christine Dean, M. D. They assisted Michelle with many things that helped to make her life better. She never complained about her epilepsy and lived her life to the fullest. For the second year in a row we have gotten together to celebrate her life and support epilepsy research. We had a beautiful day this year and raised $2,555 for the cause.
Scott Morrison co-owner of Spike’s Tavern, Dr. J. Christine Dean, M.D. and Mavon Lam presenting the Epilepsy Institute of NC $2,555 in honor of Michelle on April 23rd 2015. Photo above by Mavon Lam.
Story by Mavon Lam and photo above by Kevin Hill Photography.
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sylvia britt benefit
story: Lady D photos: Kevin Hill
American Legion Riders, Post 11, Dudley, North Carolina, held a benefit ride for Ms. Sylvia Britt on June 6, 2015. Ms. Britt is a survivor of Breast Cancer, yet the cancer returned to challenge her lungs. She is a woman who has shown love to all the people she meets. She has been a cosmetologist for many decades and has made many ladies in the Grantham area beautiful for all their special occasions as well as helping with the daily beauty routine. If there was a need among any of her customers or their families she was there to help, encourage and show love. She has never been known to say an unkind word to anyone, and had the skill to cook up some good ole southern grub to help those in need. This time though, the love, care and concern has been returned to her in a small portion. Bikers met and rode in her honor. Raffles were held, door prizes were given away and a silent auction held for some wonderful donated items. The American Legion Riders also sold some fantastic BBQ chicken plates with all the fixin’s. The American Legion Riders have the honor to help those in need with acts of service. They have great hearts of love for our country and the people who live here in the U S A. Thank-you American Legion for what you do. Salute to all.
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Louisburg Motorsports Louisburg Motorsports is your one stop shop! They pride themselves in their quality service, fast turnaround time and they are known for getting the job done right the first time! We sat down with owner, Earl Scott, and his head mechanic, Wes, and discussed Louisburg Motorsports and what it has to offer area bikers. First of all, Earl has a lot of experience under his belt. He has been in this business for twenty-six years. Secondly, Wes specializes in all motorcycles (on or off road), cruisers, metrics and ATVs. He has been a tech since 2007. Louisburg Motorsports just opened a little over three months ago and a great thing about LM is the fact that you don’t have to wait. They can get your bike in and out. No more waiting weeks to have your bike serviced or repaired!
Any kind of work you need done to your bike, they can handle it and do it right! From service to specialty work, custom work and even paint and body work! One thing Earl told us was, “We do not like to say NO and we rarely do!” Earl and Wes both ride and have for many years. AND don’t forget, trouble shooting is their specialty! See ad below. Wes
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Myrtle Beach H Cruisin’ the Coast Rally 2015, Presented by Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson, was from May 11th through the 17th. MBHD had many daily activities going on at their locations throughout the run of the event. In the back lot at the Myrtle Beach dealership there were many vendors set up and a huge tent with discounted Harley items from the shop, food vendors and the Nascar Experience! They started their legendary rally parties at Lincoln Park Bar & Grill on Monday with free food, live entertainment and drink specials. The next rally party was held at Logan’s Roadhouse in North Myrtle Beach!! They also had “Bike Night” on The Deck at the House of Blues during the rally with live music, free food and prizes! Michael Ballard and Jesse James Dupree of Full Throttle Saloon were on hand for pictures and the signing of autographs. On Friday they held the annual Cruisin’ the Coast scenic rally ride. It started at the Cherry Grove Pier and went along the Grand Strand Coastline ending at KRAYS.
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Harley-Davidson Money raised from this event went to Quilts of Valor. Joan and Jim Wobbleton were there to present quilts to our servicemen. There were four recipients: Gary Harden, William Keeney, Robert Ames and our very own BB photographer, Bud Dunlap (pictured left). To learn more about QOV and nominate a service member, please go to: www.QOVF.org
Quilt of Valor recipients with South Carolina Longarm Coordinator, Joan Wobbleton.
All the usual happening spots seemed to be jumping most days, SBB, Pooh’s & Beaver Bar. There were heavy rain bands passing through early in the week at the start of the Rally but later in the week the weather was absolutely perfect! Total numbers for the Rally were up this year compaired to recent past Rallies. Arrests were also down and there was only one motorcycle accident.
We ate at a couple of our favorite eating spots. Hamburger Joe’s of Surfside Beach was one of them and they have the best burgers in S.C., bar none! We eat there EVERY time we are in town. Check ‘em out: www.hamburgerjoesonline.com We also ate at Bonefish Grill...I have descovered that they have the best SKRIMPS I have ever eaten...Bang Bang Shrimp! Give ‘em a try! As always, we stayed at Brunswick Plantation in Calabash, N.C. during the Rally. For the best rates and accommodations anywhere, give them a call: 1800-332-8576 www.brunswickvillas.com We had loads of fun and can’t wait for the Fall when we head back for the Hurricane Alley Rally! For all the dates, info, and excitement, please go to: www.MyrtleBeachHarley.com
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~ When Can the Government Take Your Land? ~ By David Henson Managing partner of HensonFuerst Attorneys.
As a biker, you love the freedom of a wide-open road. But that freedom loses some of its luster if your property was taken to build or expand a highway. ********************************************************* The power of the government to take your land is rooted in very old law called Eminent Domain. In America, that law traces back to the United States Constitution, under the 5th Amendment, which states that ‘no private property shall be taken for public use, without just compensation.’ In most cases, it is very difficult to defeat a government’s authority to take land. It happens occasionally, but in our experience, that’ a very difficult fight to win. While they must provide proof that your land is of benefit to the public, such as for building a new roadway, they must pay you the “fair value” for that land at its highest and best use. You can negotiate the value of the land, but more often than not, the government is going to get your land whether you like it or not. In other cases, land may be taken by Inverse Condemnation, when the government or a private entity does something to reduce the value of your land…without paying you anything. Some examples of this might include: 1. A highway is built near your property, and an important water source is altered such that your land is now flooded. 2. During the construction of a highway, the contractors use explosives, and the blast from the dynamite causes damage to your buildings or home. 3. The state has long-term plans to build a roadway project, say, 20 years from now. But, in the meantime, will not allow you to build or make improvements to your land. We frequently see cases like this when the state is considering building a belt line around a major city, but the project may drag on for decades. All the while, property owners can neither sell nor improve their property. In all of these ways, you—the landowner—are being deprived of your state and federal constitutional rights to receive just compensation for your property. If one of these situations is affecting you, then talking with an attorney about your legal rights is probably the single best thing you can do to protect yourself and your investment.
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What is “Fair Value”? The first question most people have when they find out their land is being taken is “How much money will I be paid?” Well, in an eminent domain land condemnation case, the amount you receive for your land can be determined in a couple of ways. In most cases, if the NC DOT or other government agency preparing to take your land, they will have their own appraiser determine the value of the land taken from you. That is the amount they will likely offer you. In my experience, this appraised value is always lower that what your land is actually worth. That’s because the State’s appraisers are working for the government, and will therefore try to minimize the amount that has to be paid to you—the less they pay you, the more money they get to keep. The only way to fight this low-ball offer is to hire an attorney experienced in land condemnation cases. Your attorney will retain a real estate appraiser who is experienced in land condemnation and eminent domain cases on your behalf. That appraiser will be independent of the government, and will develop an opinion of the value of your land, which considers all of the factors allowed under the law. Now, if this process seems unfair and uncaring, you’re right—it is. The government will be unemotional and unmoved about your plight as a landowner. To them, it is all about money and building things. But to you, it is about a whole lot more than that. It’s about your home, your land, your family, your life. That’s why having an attorney on your side is so important. You need someone who understands your legal rights, and who will fight the big battles for you. We have created a whole video series about Eminent Domain, Land Condemnation, and Inverse Condemnation. You can find the videos and more at: www.nclandlawyer.com.
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Second, if it’s warm, my driver will wet my t-shirt before we roll. Wetting my t-shirt is not for any contest. The evaporation cools me. Be prepared for longer stops at gas stations and rest areas as people ask about your dog. My driver uses that time to praise God and Jesus, and talk about support to our Troops and to Veterans. For us, it’s a ministry opportunity to plant seeds. Keep in mind that there are added dangers to riding with a dog. I think most dogs will stay in their saddles and enjoy the ride, so I don’t think it’s the dog that becomes the danger – it’s the cagers.
Do you have a furchild and ever thought about taking the little one for a ride? I occasionally receive messages asking about my saddle and riding tips. I’m happy to provide information about my gear, but my driver and I also provide warnings. Those warnings are not intended to discourage bikers from riding with their furchild, but to make them aware that riding with an animal increases the dangers to them and those riding with them. First, my saddle. It’s a BeastRider and it is secured to the passenger saddle. My saddle is custom to my H-D Ultra, and the company makes saddles of all sizes for many bikes. For example, my bikerdog friend, Kimi, has a BeastRider for her driver’s Spyder (August Miller), and it’s much larger than mine. Jack (rest in peace) had a large saddle that his driver, Chuck Persinger (rest in peace), could use on their Softtail or Dyna. I think Jack’s saddle is now used by Fred, who rides with his driver, Mark DaPonte. If you have a small dog, there are more options. For example, Snoopy has a type of child seat he uses when riding with his driver, Tim Wall. My uncle welded a seat frame for his biker dog, Bella, and built it so that it is part of the bike. If you’re dog is small and unsure if s/he will ride, then you might consider securing a milk crate to your bike to determine if your dog likes it. If you do, put some padding on the bottom so it’s a bit more comfortable. If your dog loves the ride, then you can google a better, safer saddle. If you’ve seen me or pictures of me, you know I wear doggles and a helmet. I sometimes wear a swamp vest when it’s warm, but not humid. You can google those on the internet to find them. You might also notice that I wear a white t-shirt in the summer. There are two reasons. First, the white t-shirt does not absorb as much heat from the sun as compared to my darker fur.
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On the interstate, we have been forced to the shoulder many more times than I can count on my paws. The cagers are trying to get a picture and I reckon getting those pictures are more important than our lives because they start drifting toward us and into our lane. When we’re forced to the shoulder, my driver simply lets up on the throttle and the cager flies ahead of us. Most of the time, we see brake lights and they slow down to get beside us again. My driver just stays behind them until they give up and drive on. Early in my riding days, we learned not to ride near the front of the pack unless we’re primarily on 2-lane roads. If we’re in a group on a 4-lane, it only takes one cager to slow down to take pictures and causes a back-up of other cagers alongside the group. That presents a danger to the whole pack! If we’re in a group and know we’ll be spending a lot of time on 4-lanes, we tend to ride near the back of the pack unless we’re taking photographs or videos. That way, as cagers/starers come up to us, they keep the line of cagers behind the tailgunner and the pack. Keep in mind that not all establishments allow dogs. When we’re travelling, my driver rarely leaves me outside alone, except to order a meal that we share outside, or to go to the latrine at a rest area or gas station. We have to research hotels in advance to ensure I can stay with my driver. For a trip to South Texas for my driver to attend a reunion, we could not find any doggie-friendly hotels at the destination, so he made reservations for me to stay at a private, air-conditioned doggie resort near Odem. I was sooooo happy when I heard my Harley roll-up before I checked out of the resort. Depending on the size of your dog and where s/he sits, you also need to be aware of the slobber factor, which depends on the air flow. At speeds below 45mph, my slobber rolls into the wind and falls behind us. At about 55-60mph, the air flow brings my slobber forward and the back of our windshield gets dried slobber spots.
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A Doggiehood of Bikers At 65mph and higher, my slobber floats forward, the airflow under the fairing pushes it up, and the air flow over the windshield pushes it into my driver’s face. On my second cross-country trip through east Texas (80mph), I puked and some of it ended up on my driver’s lips and face. He had to pull over when he started getting dry heaves. For us dogs, putting our tongues in the wind is enjoyable, but being with our hoomans is what we enjoy the most. If you decide to bring your furchild on your steed, please consider the safety of your dog, the people around you, and, of course, your safety.
Tongue in the wind!
Chewy
Bikers understand why we love to put our snouts into the wind. Bella and her driver, Jim Ewing. (rt)
Jack of Hearts with his driver, Chuch Persinger - May they both Rest in Peace. Snoopy and his driver enjoying the ride. Fred waiting patiently for his driver, Mark DaPonte.
We met Diesel and his driver at Rolling Thunder a couple of years ago.
Kimi with her driver, August Miller. Snoopy and his driver, Tim Wall.
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brewer Cycles’ 18th annual Duke Charity Motorcycle Ride Sunday, June 7, marked Brewer Cycles’ 18th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Duke Children’s. After Duke helped Chris Brewer’s son, Tyler, win a 3 year battle with childhood cancer, 17 years ago, he has used his award-winning dealership every year to host a charity ride. All of the proceeds go directly to serving the children and families of Duke Children’s. The event begins around 7:00am when Ronnie Gilliam and other members of the Christian Motorcyclist Association light the coals that will slow cook the chickens to be served for dinner. By 9:30 vendors are arriving and setting up; this year vendors included Robert’s Airbrush, Cross Creek Outdoor Supply, Origami Owl Jewelry, Thirty-One Bags, Behind Barz, Vance County Animal Control, and Stick’s Grill. Ride participants enjoyed music by D.J. Sawyer Wilson as they played corn hole, visited with friends, ate some lunch, and admired performance cars. The Christian Motorcyclist Association was on hand, as they are faithfully every year, to bless bikes, cook, and serve in any way they are needed. The ride began promptly at 1:30 after a few words from Duke’s own Jordan Chaney and a prayer. Nearly 260 motorcycles carefully maneuvered out of Brewer Cycles’ parking lot and made their way through the center of Henderson. After a safe and successful 82.5 mile ride to Clarkesville, VA., and across the dam, they made their way back to the dealership for a delicious chicken dinner, including dessert provided by the Durham frozen yogurt company, LoYo (Local Yogurt; named for their use of locally grown ingredients) and endless door prizes. Please visit www.brewercycles.com to see a complete list of 2015 Door Prize donors. Finally, the 1st and 2nd prize raffle winners were drawn as well as the winner of the 50/50 raffle – who then donated half of it right back to Duke Children’s! With over 300 people and over $8000 donated to Duke Children’s, the 18th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride was definitely a success!!!
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Behind Barz Product Review Undertech Undercover Coolux mesh shirt review. Photos & story by Blue Star Bud. My son SuperDave & I had the opportunity to try a great American made product by UnderTech Undercover. This is a highly specialized shirt made expressly to be the ultimate in comfortable concealment for handguns. The box lists this shirt as the Coolux mesh, Compression Concealment V-neck Coolux shirt. Dave’s is the grey, XL, item # T1275. The shirt easily accommodated any of the 3 different pistols we tried. It had no problem holding either a full size Colt 1911 in .45 ACP, a Ruger P85 9MM, or a S&W 422, .22 LR. with a 4” barrel. It has pockets on both sides for LH or RH carry, plus pockets for one spare magazine on both sides. A person could, conceivably pack 2 handguns & 2 magazines, one handgun & 2 magazines, or 1 gun, 1 magazine & a decent size folding knife like a Cold Steel Voyager or Recon 1. Obviously this is a versatile platform with a multitude of discrete carry options. Dave found the shirt snug but comfortable on his 6’, 200 lb. frame. It fits rather tightly, but it is a ‘compression’ shirt, so it won’t shift and allow items to flop around. We found no flaws or undesirable features with this shirt. The coolux mesh was comfortable to Dave even on the hot, humid day we took these photos. Concealment & accessibility don’t necessarily go hand in hand but this product isn’t made for ease of access to your favorite ‘heater’. There are other products to carry a handgun & get it into action fast. This shirt, worn under almost any type of other shirt, or jacket will provide a high degree of ‘discretion’ for the person who wants to pack a ‘piece’ without anyone else knowing it. To that end, this shirt excels at it’s intent. I did some internet research & found many great products at undertechundercover.com. This shirt can be purchased from them for $59.95 each, or you can buy 3 for $119.95. They even allow you to mix 3 dissimilar products at a substantial savings. Ground shipping was $13.54 to my area.
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If you need to carry personal protection, and want to keep it truly concealed, then consider this product. As for SuperDave & myself, we’re impressed!
The BB Crew tested a few products from UnderTech Undercover. They sent us men’s and women’s concealment shirts and the Belly Band. They are all made of top quality material and they provided comfort, even while riding. We all agreed that the shirts do not sag, are comfortable and one thing I loved about them is the fact they they hold up in the wash! I have washed mine several times because I carry all the time and it still looks the same and conceals the same. ~Doobie
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Never Judge A Bo Bikers are judged all the time simply because of the way they dress, their tattoos, maybe even because of their long hair and beards and certainly because they ride a motorcycle. It’s a fact of life that people sum up other people simply by the way they look. It’s not right. But if people can just look a little deeper, especially with bikers, they will find that bikers give more to society than any other group. Many would give the shirt off their back or the last dollar in their pocket to help someone else...and they do!
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We are all writing our own books...the past, the present and the future is in the works. The dust jacket may be a little dirty, grungy or completely torn off but it’s what’s inside that counts! That old adage is true... Never, Ever Judge A Book By It’s Cover! Joe is a perfect example of this adage! He was born Nov. 24, 1947 and raised in Milwaukee, N.C., and still lives there today. He is the oldest of five kids and says he is the best looking, as he chuckles. He got hitched in 1971 and unhitched in 1995. He goes on to say, “I make light of my marriage but I have to say the divorce was the most hurting thing I have ever experienced. I have one son and a teenage grand-daughter. This period of my life gets a lot of credit for the person I’ve become!” Joe retired from International Paper in Franklin, Va., after 35 years. He is a patch holder of the Dragon Slayers and has been for two years. Joe has a cute little friend that is his shadow most of the time. “Harley is my English Bulldog that just turned one year old. When I bought her she was 12 weeks old. She can be the most stubborn dog I have ever seen but she is also a little sweetie. We asked Joe how many tattoos he has and he said he has never counted them but that 85% of his body is covered. He says, “My goal is to be covered before I leave this world...or at least 95%.” He continues, “During my marriage I made some bad decisions (I know we all do at times) but I really regret judging people by their looks. I would tell my son people with tattoo’s and piercings were drug addicts, alcoholics, wouldn’t work for living, etc. Well, after my divorce in 1995, I got my first motorcycle and tattoo. Well friends, it took off from there! I was addicted to getting tatts! On May 12, 1992, I went to a treatment center and I became clean and sober. About 4 years later I decided to start getting a piercing for every year I stayed clean and sober. So, now I have 22 piercings...and another one is due. In reading this you can see that I now look like people I would tell my son (when he was growing up) were no good. It came back to haunt me. He doesn’t want me around my grand-daughter, or his wife, or him in the public. But I know and feel different about judging people today . I have lots of tattoos, piercings, and a genuine good heart.” He goes on to say, “I’d rather be hated for who I am than to be loved for what I’m not... And most importantly, God is my Savior!
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I washed my bike last night, no big deal, lots of folks do it, but for the true biker, this job is real for you are not just cleaning a bike or machine, but taking care of a friend, and you know what I mean. There is a story there, in the paint and the chrome road scars and scratches, from riding in storms, and worn spots on footpegs He didn't much care from trips and such about the cold who would think condition seeing how could say so much. © JoPo 9/8/14 it wasn't much different Road Scribes of America 2012 ™ that one bolt t from the stares of loved ones -hat comes loose sometimes holding back their warmth, when loctite's your friend, hoping to stop him. or that stupid little bracket It was just one more time Under The Helmet that broke where it bends. He had to look away ---but you wash your friend, Just me on my ride some say with love and care, One more time Traveling miles checking to make sure he'd narrow his eyes No thoughts and no cares that everything that is there, searching for a horizon Just the wind in my ears is right as rain, a day's ride ahead Staccato pipes rumble and tight as a drum, and maybe a waitress Beneath my seat the shine is not as important with a welcome knowing The warmth of the motor as the ability to run. and a friendly smile -My legs they can feel I washed my bike last night, My soul is cleansed no big deal, waiting for him My spirit soars lots of folks do it, calling him My mind is cleared but for the true biker, for one more ride .... Out there on the road this job is real. © July 1, 2012 /mswm Shadow-Wolf of the Shire Road Scribes of America ™
Swing your leg over the seat You need no place to go Just miles of road Bringing peace of mind A destination you don't know The sound of thunder The rush of the wind The caged will never feel Chasing the horizon Leaning into a curve Imagination becomes real So ride that road to nowhere Live with the wind in your face Forget what's over your shoulder And let your soul set the pace
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One more ride .. The rain creased another line across his face ... a face leather'd from miles after miles, over forty-odd years out there rubber-side barely down skimming sheets of water, strands of iced-white hair whipping and carving new road-worn scars taunting and daring the Grim Reaper for one more ride ---
Founder Vicki Gray To say Vicki Gray is an advocate for safe, fun, motorcycling is an understatement – her life is fully submerged in motorcycling and she’s as passionate about the sport today as the day she first began to ride! She’s participated in all aspects of motorcycling - taught motorcycle riding to thousands of beginners, trained police in the Caribbean (Netherlands Antilles), raced in the Supersport 600 throughout Europe, co instructed with MotoGP racer Katja Poensgen, partnered events with famed TT Circuit Assen, and co-hosted a television program for the Discovery Channel. These are just a few highlights of her accredited bio not forgetting to mention her sponsorship by World Championship team Ten Kate Honda and during other competitions; by Ducati.
With RaceGirl’s explosive worldwide growth and popularity Vicki decided to create a new brand which would satisfy the entire range of women’s riding disciplines and in 2005 MOTORESS® was born! Motor is the Dutch word for motorcycle and of course ‘ess’ is a suffix of femininity. Vicki relocated the company to Toronto, its current International head office.
Of both Canadian and Dutch nationality, born in Ontario, Canada, Vicki sets the overall direction for MOTORESS®. Before deciding to become an entrepreneur, Vicki enjoyed numerous business development careers for major European Telecommunications companies. Prior to jumping on the ‘internet wave’ she spent many years at Excerpta Medica Amsterdam, (Reed Elsevier) in Medical Strategic Publication Planning for Europe.
Vicki’s over twenty five years as a motorcycle instructor both in North America, Europe and the Caribbean gained her a role in 2010 as one of the presenting instructors (the only female), for the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme Commission (FIM) International Experienced Rider Training Symposium (ERTS). This was hosted in Canada by the Canadian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and the Canada Safety Council.
In 1998 Vicki founded RaceGirl Motorsport, a non-profit motorcycle training and support community head-quartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands which coincided with her personal road racing activities. She built the renowned global brand RaceGirl and its website - the first of its kind for women motorcycle riders. Her courses, on-line articles and workshops encouraged women, enhance skills and continue to expand the female riding community.
In 2012 Vicki achieved certification as “Honda Advanced Skills Motorcycle Instructor” from Honda Japan via the Honda Driving Safety Promotion Center Motegi, Japan. She is the only woman to date to have completed this training in the school’s history, Motegi, Japan.
In 2007 she introduced International Female Ride Day with the theme of “Just Ride”, the only global women’s motorcycle ride event. Its embraced success by women around the world has made it a global phenomenon and an important mechanism for the motorcycle industry.
Vicki continues to work solely (soul-ly) on MOTORESS® while enjoying excessive amounts of diverse motorcycling!
Read about International Female Ride Day on pages 42-43 in this issue.
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International Female Ride Day is a day dedicated to women riders around the world! ► It's EVERYWHERE YOU ARE!◄ International Female Ride Day occurs yearly on the first Saturday of May (formerly Friday). It's a synchronized RIDE DAY for WOMEN motorcyclists – worldwide.The day asks women riders to join together on their motorcycles, no matter the type, size or style and - JUST RIDE – where ever you are! INTERNATIONAL FEMALE RIDE DAY was created by MOTORESS’s Founder and Director, Vicki Gray with the aim to ►HIGHLIGHT◄ the many numbers of women actively enjoying motorcycling; ►HEIGHTEN◄ awareness of women motorcycle riders while building camaraderie among each other. This event can’t help but ►INSPIRE◄ those who have not yet taken up the joy of motorsport – each and every participant’s a role model for women in motorcycling! The campaign expands with every year which goes by - country by country, rider by rider! It has become an incredible global happening, the only event of it’s kind for women riders – a truly synchronized, celebrated day! ►►► JUST RIDE!◄◄◄
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San Francisco Bay Area! photo: Jennifer Lavaas
Wyoming Ladies, riding from Gillette, Casper and Sheridan, Wyoming meeting up in Kaycee, Wyoming at the Chris Ledoux memorial park. photo: Edi Nelson
Perth - Western Australia - 59 Riders photo: Sandra Mutch Lovely weather, 60km ride to lunch in the hills.
SE Wisconsin had 53 ladies who gathered for breakfast then ride to lunch. photo: Vicki Roberts-Sanfelipo
Daman, India photo: Vicki Gray Absolute blast on International Female Ride Day #ifrd with #bikerni in Damon India. Women rode from Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru/Bangalore and from Qatar (fly & ride). Seventy five (75) of us rode through Daman until the sun set over the Arabian Sea. Truly an undefinable experience of friendship & motorcycling passion! Just Ride - we did! ...and then we celebrated the night away! Bismark ND photo: Karen Kamrowski
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1st North Carolina NATIONALS Raleigh, NC
What a show in NC’s capital city! It was hot rodding at it’s best at the NC State Fairgrounds on 17-19 April. Over 1,500 American made & powered show cars came through the gates, along with thousands of fans. Saturday night the Goodguys Demolition Derby took place and it was wild and action packed! The new Raleigh event was also the kick off for the Goodguys AutoCross for Kids program benefitting the Austin Hatcher Foundation. The Austin Hatcher Foundation teamed with Goodguys earlier this year to raise funds and awareness for the Foundation’s mission to erase the effects of pediatric cancer for patients, survivors and their families. True to form, the hot rodding community stepped way up to help! Countless enthusiasts handed over generous donations to take a ride around the Goodguys AutoCross track with a PRO driver of their choice. Thanks to all who participated and helped us raise over $2,000 for the kids! Big AutoCross weekend winners included Kyle Tucker (PRO 39.545), Chris “Smitty” Smith (Shootout Qualifier 40.390), Christopher Haigler (Hot Rod 43.218) and Michael Johnson (Street Machine 39.396). Good-Guys also had a spectacular indoor vintage race car exhibit (inside the spacious Dorton arena), a great swap meet & AutoTrader Classics Cars 4 Sale Corral. This looks to be a new and awesome tradition for North Carolina! For a list of car show winners and more info, please check out their website: www.good-guys.com
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Sesquicentennial Poker Run to Benefit Pamplin Volunteer Fire and EMS Reg. 9am, First group out 10am. All proceeds go to Pamplin Vol. Fire & EMS. BBQ lunch available, door prizes, 50/50 and stops will be at historical sites. More info: 434-609-6939
Wednesday Bike Nights Rommel Harley-Davidson 300 Muldee St. 6-9pm, food, music, contests and more! For more info: 302-659-6400 www.RommelHD.com See flyer for all Bike Nights at Rommel next page.
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Virginia’s Wounded Vet Run Quantico HD - 17975 Main Street KSU at noon. $20/rider, $10/passengers, $20/Walk-in Mission BBQ proving food and beverage. Raffles and music. Everyone welcome! Honoring Cpl. Garrett Jones. Donate via Paypal at: virginiawvr@gmail.com 100% of donations go directlt to our honoree!
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Tippett’s Mill Bikefest 15218 Taylor’s Mill Road For more info: 252-235-3540
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. 2nd Annual Ride for Our Warriors Poker Run USO Starts and ends at USO Jacksonville Center - 9 Tallman St. Reg. 9-11am, KSU 11am, $25/bike & $10/passenger. Breakfast, lunch, auction, 50/50 raffle, entertainment, free t-shirt to first 100 riders! All motorcycle are welcome! More info, please visit: VEMA-USA.com
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Acquoni Exposition Center 1501 Acquoni Rd. Reg. includes: Rally Pin (first 2000 registered) Access to All Vendors, Seminars, Guided and Self Guided Tours, Light Parade, Free Ice Cream Social, On-Bike Field Events, NC Precision Drill Team Exhibition 1 Free Grand Prize Ticket Included in each Adult Pre-Reg. 1 Free Door Prize Ticket, Hospitality Room, Entertainment Grand Prizes: 2015 Honda Goldwing 40th Anniversary,Special Edition, Black/Candy Red/Silver - Provided by Schroader’s Honda 2015 Bushtec GL Quantum Trailer - Provided by Bushtec. For more info: 919-435-8050
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SMITHFIELD, N.C. Poker Run for Sydna Willis Starts at Heidi’s Two Wheel Cafe - 1475 W Market St. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and has had the tumor removed...is now waiting to start radiation. She has always worked 2 jobs but she has a large amount of Dr. bills coming, so we want to help. We are taking donations for raffle prizes and look forward to having a great ride. Kick stands up 11:00, registration starts at 8:30 am. $25/rider, $5/extra rider. Extra poker hand $10 each. If we have any car riders it is $25.00 for the car and driver, $5.00 for each passenger. More info: lisap247@aol.com www.facebook.com/events/675877629212902/
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STURGIS, S.D. 75th Annual 2015 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. 2015 Best of the Bikes Bike Show 4710 South Kings Hwy $1,600 in cash and prizes! Bike Show entry $10 donation to benefit ALS. Reg. 11am - 12:30pm. For more info and advanced event registration, please go to: www.myrtlebeachharley.com
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Brothers of the Inferno 1st Annual Ride Begins at Wayne Community College - 3000 Wayne Mem. Dr. For the NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Reg. 8am, Post colors and pray 9am, kickstands up 9:30am, ends at the Fire Expo in Raleigh - 500 S. Salisbury St. Riders/$20 and passengers/$5 For more info: Beast 919-921-2552 or Paul 919-418-4530 See flyer on page 3 in this issue!
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FRANKLINTON, N.C. Wounded Warrior Bug Run Sponsored by Rolling Thunder Inc. NC Chapter 7 Johnny’s on Main St. - 27 S Main St. Reg. 9:15am, KSU 11am. $15/bike and $5/rider Raffle & door prizes. More info: rrgrosskopf@yahoo.com See flyer next page in this issue!
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GOLDSBORO, N.C. Whiskey Dick’s Saloon presents: Chris Cagle LIVE in concert! 2101 US Hwy 117 Bypass Advance $20, day of $25. Gates open at 1pm. Rain or shine! No refunds! Coolers prohibited, no tailgating, lawn chairs permitted. Se the ad on the back cover of this issue. For more info, please call: 919-580-3264
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GRANDY, N.C. Outer Banks Bike Show - 15th Annual Barry’s on Walnut Island - 169 Walnut Island Blvd Labor Day Week end each year, Barry’s sponsors the Annual Outer Banks Bike Show to benefit US Navy Seals Killed in action. This is the oldest motorcycle event in NE North Carolina. Bike Show, Cash Prize Poker Run, Contests, Food, Prizes, Music and More. A Charity Event that benefits the Naval Special Warfare Foundation: US Navy Seals. www.nswfoundation.com For more info: www.outerbanksbikeshow.com/
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11th annual Bull City Rumble NC’s largest vintage motorcycle show! Downtown - 1007 W. Main St. Vintage motorcycle and scooter rally hosted by Ton Up N.C. The event has evolved from its humble beginnings in a parking lot in 2005 to a multi-venue, multi-day rally drawing thousands of enthusiasts from all over the world. Thematically, the event has its roots in the traditional rivalry of Mods vs. Rockers, the sensationalized clash of two youth cultures- scooter riding mods and motorcycle riding rockers, in 1960’s England. More info: (919) 687-6969 bullcityrumble@gmail.com
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NC State HOG Rally www.ncstatehogrally.com
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Miracle League Ride Ray Price HD - 1126 South Saunders Street Join the No Rules Riders Foundation to support the Miracle League of the Triangle and ride to Cary Miracle League of the Triangle Field then through the country to Moon Runners Saloon in Garner - 1506 US-70. $15 per rider or passenger. Reg. 10:30am. Leaves 11:45am. More info: mhardee88@gmail.com
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CONGRATS goes out to Mark & his wife, Renee on their wedding!!! The BB Crew wish both of you the very best!
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www.HonorandRemember.com
www.bluestarmothers.org www.PatriotRovers.org
on Facebook
www.combatvet.org www.patriotguard.org
www.armedforcesfoundation.org www.HonorFlight.org
http://www.qovf.org
www.onslowvietnammemorial.org
www.hopeforthewarriors.org
www.woundedwarriorproject.org
You know what to do... GIVE US A CALL IF YOUR BUSINESS WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BEHIND BARZ STICKER SECTION OF THE MAGAZINE. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GREAT PRIZES TO GIVE AWAY!
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remember...you can’t win it if you don’t stick it! Check us out on MYSPACE & FACEBOOK
RICHARD HILL Goldsboro, N.C.
DOUG
Zebulon, N.C. won a Budweiser visor and koozie!
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Richard & Todd Please give Doobie a call: 252-314-8589
TODD DOSS
Goldsboro, N.C.
www.BehindBarz.com
County Line Gas & Oil Swap Meet
SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please remit payment to: Behind Barz PO Box 692 Nashville, N.C. 27856
Petroleum & Advertising Show
• Gas Pumps • Globes
• Porcelain Signs • Tobacco Signs
• Memorabilia • Old Soda Bottles • Peddle Cars • Vintage Toys
NAME: _________________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________ ________________________________________________ CITY:____________________________ STATE:_______ ZIP:___________ PHONE # (_______) -_____________ WHERE DID YOU PICK UP BB... ____________________________________
Antique Cars and Trucks Welcomed Friday and Saturday
ONLY US Postal money order
OCTOBER 30 & 31, 2015 8 A.M. — Until For Vending & Booth Space contact:
Henry Bunn
919-495-5891 or
Dan Black
or cash accepted via the US Postal Service.
252-258-0897 dan@circadesigns.com
2954 Pilot-Riley Rd. Zebulon, NC 27597
1 year 6 issues $24.95 2 years $39.95
YOU CAN ALSO SUBSCRIBE BY GOING TO: www.BehindBarz.com and paying via PayPal.
JUSTIN
MIKE
Nashville, N.C. won a BUDWEISER t-shirt & koozie
WES
Lake Gaston, N.C. won a BUDWEISER t-shirt and koozie!
Nashville, N.C. won a bag of Bigs sunflower seeds and a notebook from Henson Fuerst
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