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MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE NOV-DEC 2015

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Editorz Notez The Toy Run season is upon us!

So, many events going on and a great time of year to participate and help with all the causes and charities that are being promoted.

Many are listed in our EVENTZ section on pages 46-47 and even more on our website.

As we go to press on this issue we are pleased to say that Chewy is still doing OK and actually well enough to go on a short motorcycle ride recently. You can keep up with him through his Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Chewy-Biker-Dog His driver, Butch, posts updates on his daily activities and condition.

On page 30-31 Budman entertains us with Chapter 2 of his story, Tankful of Time. If you missed the first chapter, you can find it in the last issue (Sept-Oct) of BB Mag. Budman’s mind is truly multidimensional!

We hope to see you on the road at a rally or an event near you this upcoming year. In the mean time, please follow us on our Facebook page or through our website. We update daily and try to keep abreast of all the biker new and happenings. www.Facebook.com/BehindBarzMag www.BehindBarz.com All of us at Behind Barz would like to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas!

Please remember what Christmas is and why it is, the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

God Bless you and yours !

Still in our prayers Sue & Gary!

You got this!

Doobie

ON THE COVER: Cover shot by Melynda “Moe” Snead.

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CONTENTZ In this issue Bike Safe NC......9 We Ride NC........19 Ride to Remember....25 Whiskey Dick’s......32-33 Lupus Poker Run.....34-35 Bentley & Braden......36 Robert E. Lee Day........38 Veterans Day..............40 Sturgis Shine.......42-43 Duke Hospital Ride.....44 Book Review Art of the Pick......48

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Tankful of Time..............30-31 By: Blue Star Bud

Road Scribes of America....39 Behind Barz Eventz........46-47 BB Sticker Winnerz.......50-51

Ride for the Ribbon...26-27

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Saturday, September 12th Wilson, NC

BIKE SAFE NC

Having seen ads for the NC Bike Safe course, I decided to sign up & see what it was about. The class I took was held at the Wilson County EMS building on Glendale Ave, here in Wilson.

story & photos: Budman

Three Motor Officers from the Wilson Police Dept. were our instructors for the day.

Sgt. Benny Boykin, along with Senior Police Officers Justin Cox & Kenneth Robinson did a superb job both in the classroom & on the road.

The course is sponsored by the State of North Carolina, and the classes are most often held by various Police Departments across the state.

Our class was a four-part affair. We all met in the parking lot of the EMS building around 8:30 AM, were welcomed by our instructors, and got to take a close-up look at the R 1200 RT BMW bikes they ride. Then we went inside for a video presentation, question and answer period, and directions outlining our first of two rides.

Before we took off on a ride around the city, the Officers checked our driver’s licenses’ for a motorcycle endorsement & our bikes to make sure the lights and horns worked. Two of us five students went first, followed by Sgt. Boykin so he could www.BikeSafeNC.com assess our riding habits. The other students also had our Motor Officers following them. We rode for maybe 20 minutes or so, ending up at Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch.

When I went out to the parking lot after lunch, I found our instructors surrounded by Moms, Dads & kids of all ages admiring all the motorcycles, especially the Police Bikes. The Motor Officers activated their flashing blue and red lights much to the delight of the children and even put a few of them on the seats of their bikes!

Here was some beautiful interaction of the Police and the public.

Everyone was smiles, the parents were happily using their cell phones to take pictures of the excited kids as the Officers patiently explained the various workings of their ‘Motors’.

I hope those photos made it to Facebook and other forms of social media, because I never see anything this positive about the Police in the major medias.

Back to the classroom for some feedback on our riding and another great video presentation. After that, we went on our long ride, around Wilson County and a short break at Buckhorn Lake. We did encounter some heavy rain on the ride home, so we cut that a bit short.

After another critique session with suggestions on how to be safer riders, Sgt. Boykin presented us with certificates while Officers Cox and Robinson handed out some nifty items like Bike Safe key-rings, decals, kickstand pads & patches.

It was clear to me that our instructors love to ride motorcycles, and were there to help us all become safer riders. The course gave us students a chance to ask questions we would not usually be able to ask and get a rare insight into what life is like for the men behind the badges.

I hope I have encouraged some of you readers to take the course. I learned a lot and had a great time the whole day. You can find out more about the course by going to bikesafenc.com. You’ll be glad you did.

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Motor Maid News Ride to Moncton New Brunswick for Convention: Pam Jewell and I left on Thursday June 25th to meet Sammie Wisner to head out for convention. We got to Moncton on Saturday, June 27th. Once we got a room, I called my friend Cheryl MacLaggan, who lives there. We made plans to meet for breakfast along with two other local girls. The six of us took off down the coast, taking pictures of lighthouses, covered bridges, and lobsters in a big holding tank. Sammie and Cheryl had to play with the lobsters, me, I just wanted to eat one! Two more Atlantic Canada girls joined us in Alma for a lobster lunch. Betty had been raised on an Island in a lighthouse off of Fundy Trail. The lighthouse is still there, but not in use. Betty wrote a book on lighthouses. I would like to get a copy of it, unfortunately it is no longer in print. She brought me her copy to read on the last day of convention, and I never got a chance to see it. After checking out a gift shop, I found a cute guy in a yellow rain suit to take my picture with. We did get a lot of pictures of the river it was low tide.

While Sammie and Cheryl had to attend to some Motor Maids business on Monday, Pam and I put up flyers on Main Street to Welcome Motor Maids to Moncton. Tuesday found us riding on route 6 along the river to Nova Scotia. We saw an old train that is now a motel and diner. Wish we had time to stay, but we did have time for a visit to the gift shop.

story by: Virginia Motor Maid Glennadine Gouldman

photos: Virginia Motor Maid Pam Jewell

Confederation Bridge

On to the Cabot Trail, we did it counter-clock wise to keep the Ocean to our right. Lots of pictures, I want to paint one on canvas (a winter project). We had lunch overlooking the ocean, another seafood restaurant, what else.

We were about ¾ the way around Cabot Trail, when we stopped for the 2nd night at a motel overlooking the river, it was July 1st “Canada Day” so we were able to see the fireworks. After a great breakfast, plus a stop at another gift shop, we headed for Prince Edward Island (PEI).

Crossing the Confederation Bridge into PEI is free, but it will cost you $18.25 to come back from PEI. It was so pretty there, I could have stayed. We rode to the far end of the island to the lighthouse welcome center. We got our ribbon in doing the tip to tip ride, from one tip of the island to the other.

Cheryl was taking pictures of things on a grand tour like we do. One was houses made of glass bottles, a GIANT BLUEBERRY, 2 lighthouses, signs and other things. We had dinner at a lobster house on the water. Then, rode on to find a motel for the night, it was 9 PM before we found one. It was done in antiques, nice.

We got up the next morning, and headed to our last stop, for the tip to tip lighthouse to get our certificate. Riding with Cheryl was great for she knows all the back roads and places to see. Then we headed back to Moncton because we had work to do before Convention.

Going to Convention is the best way to get to know other Motor Maids, making friends for life from coast to coast.

I have been a Motor Maid for 24 years and have been to 23 conventions. While I was District Director, our district

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(lft) Glennadine eating a lobster and (rt) at a Cover Bridge built in 1905. put on two conventions, except for our 2005 one in Maryland this one was the best. All Conventions have to have 2 meetings, the Road Run, and the parade, then anything you want to do. That is what makes it so much fun, the different things the districts come up with.

The country side going to convention and the different places you get to see. Go one way and back another, there is so much to see in our world. Enjoy it!!!

Motor Maids was established in 1940. sanctioned by the AMA in 1941, it is one of the first and oldest continuously operated women’s motorcycling organization.

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 for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills.

Joining the Motor Maids is a great opportunity to ride, travel and get to know great people all across North America. For more information go to our website at:

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CAMP RAINBOW On May 16th 2015 Snow Hill Moose Riders had their 5th annual Camp Rainbow ride.

Riders started out at the Snowhill Moose Lodge. There were 27 bikes and 1 pickup truck on the ride going to Camp Rainbow.

story and photo: Bettyboop

Once at the camp, the group was greeted

by Jacqueline Sauls, the director for camp rainbow, at Vidant Pediatric Hematology Oncology. She told the group that for one week doctors and nurses volunteered their time to help children with cancer and other chronic blood disorders. They helped them experience sailing, fishing, kayaking, swimming and so much more. But most importantly, they were understanding and helping them know that they are not alone in their fight.

Once back at the lodge in Snow Hill there were door prizes, 50/50 drawings, and food but most importantly, there was socializing among the group.

To all our sponsors and Individuals that donated and all the riders...

You help put a smile on a child’s face that will be able to go to Camp Rainbow! Because of you we were able to present a check for over $5,500. That will amount will send six kids to camp! For this, you have our heartfelt thanks!

God bless and ride safe!

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your Health Behind Barz

Take Care of Your Feet!

When Mikey fell in love, he said he was “swept off his feet.” When Linda wasn’t sure about retiring, her sweetie said she had “cold feet.” Red Head was so sensible; her kids always said she had “both feet on the ground.” Everyone agrees it’s important to put “your best foot forward.”

Be kind to your feet. Years of wear and tear can be hard on them. So can disease, bad circulation, poorly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don’t fit. Foot problems can sometimes be the first sign of a more serious medical condition such as arthritis, diabetes, and nerve or circulatory disorders.

Practice good foot care. Take a look at your feet often; use a mirror to look at the bottoms of your feet. If you have diabetes, be sure to check your feet every day.

Here are some foot facts! Did you know???? ~ When you put your feet up when you are sitting down that it helps the circulation in your feet. ~ Corns and calluses are caused by pressure when the bony parts of your feet rub against your shoes. ~ Warts are skin growths caused by viruses. ~ Bunions can be caused by shoes that are too small or have pointed toes. ~ Your shoe size may change as you age. ~ Most of us have one foot larger than the other so make sure your shoes fit your bigger foot. ~ Hammertoe is caused by a shortening of the tendons that control toe movements. ~ Spurs are bony bumps that grow on bones of your feet. They are caused by stress on the feet. ~ Both diabetes and peripheral artery disease can cause poor blood flow to the feet. ~ Metatarsalgia is pain and inflammation in the ball of the foot. ~ Plantar wart is a viral infection in the sole of the foot that can form a callus with a central dark spot.

Walk the path you are born to walk and don’t get off on the wrong foot. If you have a problem with your feet, see your family doctor or a podiatrist.

Ride Safe, Keep the Boots on your feet and be blessed!

Deborah Alston R.N.

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We Ride North Carolina Meet and Greet --- On September 19, 2015, members of We Ride NC met at Pik N Pig BBQ Restaurant in Carthage, NC for an awesome lunch, topped off with lots of laughs and fun. Following some of the best BBQ we have ever had, members lined up in an awesome display of motorcycles and hit the road for a scenic ride to Morrow Mountain State Park.

New friends were made, old friends reconnected, and miles of treasured memories were added to each biker’s collection.

One of the most memorable events of the day displayed the true heart of bikers in a way that none of the participants will soon forget. Jennifer Thompson is a member of the group who is unable to ride her own bike as a result of Cerebral Palsy. Jennifer loves to ride and feel the wind in her face but most of all, she says she loves the fellowship and friendship that Bikers have shown her. She says that they have always welcomed her with open arms and have never treated her any differently. Today was no exception. When asked for a volunteer to agree to let Jennifer ride on their bike so she could join us, several Bikers immediately jumped at the opportunity. When it came time to load up on the bikes, eight Bikers rushed to Jennifer’s aid and helped her get settled in on the back of Marshall Walter’s bike. The smile on Jennifer’s faced lasted the entire ride and the sparkle in her eyes Jennifer on the showed that Bikers truly are some bike with Marshall. of the most caring and giving people in the world.

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from the

mind of big ed I just need to feel the wind. I just need the freedom of bending back the throttle, and my bike understands that, and it gives me the medication I need...R.P.M.s.

I used to be a man that lived and breathed life on impulses. You know, like just before the bull entered the china shop or just before you pull the pin and let go of the spoon of a hand grenade right before you toss it in a rent-a-john.

Hello you Happy Riders!!

Well, now that the summer is gone and the kids went back to their mother’s in Washington, I felt like it was a good time to hit two wheels to let my mind go.

The kids being here was awesome and they sure do love to ride! They are also like human fish. It seems we were always in a lake or pond. We were in some sort of water every time I was off from work, I know that.

But now that they are there, me and my Ol Lady, Colleen (understand, she doesn’t consider that offensive.. you know since I’m way older then her) but anyway back to what I was saying, we have been getting ready for our son, Wyatt, to be born. We’ve been painting and shopping and it seems my two wheels has been collecting dust over the past few weeks, and I got to tell ya, my bike is like one of the best shrinks you can go to! You know when you just need to relax your mind and let your soul breath and when spilling your guts to some person kicked back in a chair just ain’t your style.

You see, I think my bike understands me. There’s no bitchin’ I’m doing. I’m not complaining or crying some sob story of how I may have been dropped on my head a few times as a child.

My choices in life were either going to go calm and cool or just blow up in a crap storm in my face!!

But as I got older I learned to think before I acted. But, you see, when I ride its not just the wind, it’s not just the sound of my pipes, or the open highway...When I’m on the road and I dig into that throttle and the gears start spinning and one gear leads to another as oil circulates thru out the motor, my mind let’s go. I forget about the issues at work. I forget about bills. I forget about people’s drama. I just let it all go and I enjoy what God has created. I see the sun set off in the horizon. I see the sky turn into a painting of blues and oranges and purples. I feel the rush. I taste the bugs as they splatter against my teeth as I’m grinning from ear to ear.

I love it people!! Its a mini vacation. A connection of machine and soul!!

I’m sure you folks know what I’m saying.

If you don’t then you need to stop right now, and learn to ride and experience what I’m telling you ‘cause once you feel the connection and you feel you’re at one with your bike and the freedom it possess you’ll see why we who ride on two wheels are so compassionate about this life of being a biker!

We bikers are not cold hearted, tattoo covered a$$holes flipping middle fingers and cutting off people in traffic. Well, not all of us.

We are people who love life. We love our bikes and we love the freedom of the open road. It’s a great life we live and that’s the best therapy money can buy!

So, why not try it? We are only on this big blue ball once.

And life is too short to see it in a cage.

Try it.

Oh...our baby is due the beginning of Nov. So, keep an eye ready for the next issue, and I’ll see you Behind Barz.

Big Ed (2Timer)

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Biker Barn Saturday, 10 October, 2015.

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The weather prediction for the day of the Biker Barn’s annual Open House called for rain to move in about twelve to one. Even with the forcast of rain for the day, there were many motorcycles in attendance.

Gary puts on this event once a year with free food, a bike show and raffle prizes.

Outside, Bruce, George and all the Biker Barn Crew did an awesome job on the grills! They cooked up 100 lbs. of chicken, 300 hotdogs and 200 lbs. of porkchops! At the end of the day, there was only one tray of chops left. It’s like somebody by the name of Hammerhead or Mr. Hammer said, “You can’t touch this!”

Inside the building where tables were set up for folks to eat, were several tables of nothing but desserts! The main event there is ALWAYS Miss Alma’s bannana pudding! If she could only bottle that nanner puddin’, I would buy it by the case!

Lance gave out prizes all day long. You could sign up in the show room of the Biker Barn and they would give ya five tickets.

By the time the trophies were given out for the Bike Show it had started raining. Several trophies were given out but Mike from Franklin County won, “Best In Show”.

It was a great day and a great turn-out for Gary’s event! Thanks to everyone for coming out. It was a wet ride home but hey, well worth it! Make sure and be there next year if you missed this one! How many times have we got to tell ya, you won’t eat no better!!!

Mike “Best In Show”

Gary handing out trophies

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Serious Biker Chicks ride even when it's 42 degrees at the start of the ride!! Checking out the fall colors along the Parkway in NC today! photo: Sabrina Perry Gouch

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Brenda in Nashville...out riding on a cold day!

A few members of the NC Motor Maids had a great time and a wonderful lunch at Speedy’s Barbeque in Lexington today (17 October 15). photo: PETRA

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Military Appreciation Day at the NC State Fair. Some of the 45 that rode in the parade. photo: Donna L. Comer

CVMA 15-5 Great day riding with brothers and sisters.

Lots of jokes and laughing. Great to know people like this.

One broke down but no injuries thanking God. photo: ROOT

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ride to remember August 18th, 2015 Shelby, NC

Story by Blue Star Bud. Photos by OB1 & Blue Star Bud

Over 80 riders attended the 8th Annual ‘Ride to Remember’ sponsored by the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Chapter 15-2 in Shelby, NC. The ride started and ended at Scooterz Saloon in Shelby with a police escort by the Shelby PD , the Cleveland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. and the great guys from the Cleveland Volunteer Fire Dept. following the pack in their fire truck.

The ride was in honor of all our nations veterans who served their country from the American Revolution to the present. Mr. C.J. Sauer & Lori generously allowed the use of Scooterz Saloon for the event. We owe them a big debt of gratitude. Ride Captains ‘Doc’, ‘Oz’ & ‘Wally’ made sure we had a safe, fun ride through the rolling Cleveland County countryside. At the tops of the hills we could see Kings Mountain in the distance.

Once we got back to Scooterz Saloon the crowd was fed & then Chapter 15-2 Commander Donnie ‘Maddawg’ Henderson called out the winning door prize numbers and the 50-50 drawing. Tommy Frazier won the 50-50, made a purchase from the auction, then in true biker spirit, donated the rest of his winnings back to the Chapter. $3400 was raised to help local veteran charities. After the drawings & auctions we enjoyed excellent live music by the band SOUTHERN EXPERIENCE. CVMA Chapter 15-2 was proud to ‘patch-in’ their newest member ‘Road Rash.’ Thanks for your service brother.

We want to thank everyone who attended for their support, the ladies of ST12 Scooterz Riding Club, the officers from the Shelby Police Dept., the deputies from the Cleveland Co. Sheriff’s Dept. and especially the folks from the Cleveland Co. Volunteer Fire Dept. for having our 6.

It was good to see my old friends OB1, Shug, Fury, OZ, Buddha, & Trophy Husband again, and to make new friends. I hope to see them all next year for the 9th Annual Ride to Remember.

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Ride for the Ribbon Saturday, Oct. 10th Greenville, NC

Ride for the

I’ve never seen so much pink in my life! The parking lot of the Eastern Radiologists Breast Imaging Center in Greenville, NC was packed with motorcycles, riders, volunteers, tents, and lots of brave women who have battled breast cancer by going in swinging & coming out winners. Every one of those BC survivors is a brave warrior who any Grunt, Marine, Sailor or Flyer would be proud to fight alongside in battle. Their motto is ‘FIGHT LIKE A GIRL’.

Beautiful ladies from all walks of life were there, every one of them a true hero, and once again...the motorcycling community turned out in mass to encourage & support the survivors with a showing of pink ribbons, flags and shirts.

We had a great ride, covering about 100 miles with 3 stops for refreshments & to draw cards for the poker run. While the ride did have it’s own Ride Captain and road blockers, we were very lucky to have a group of guys from the Derelicts RC on their Streetfighters run interference for us. A huge thanks to Kill Switch, Kris / Big Nasty, Little Foot & the rest of the fellows for keeping our large group of riders safe.

Our ride ended back in Greenville at the ERBIC. Tired riders were treated to a live band, tasty sandwiches & cold drinks, a bag of goodies, raffle drawings, and a 50-50 which Bud won.

The net proceeds from this event will be used in eastern NC to support breast cancer screenings / early detection programs and provide assistance to breast cancer patients during treatment.

To all those brave women fighting breast cancer, the families, friends, generous bikers, doctors, nurses & staff who support them in their battle...Bless your hearts, every last one of you.

Red heart An extra big ‘Thank You’ goes out to Addie Best & her crew of volunteers who worked so hard to make this Ride for the Ribbon happen.

I also want to thank Billy Briley, young Mr. Ashton Murphy and his mom Tammy who is a BC survivor, Donna Gray, Dennis Dailey & Cynthia Burnham for talking to me & letting me photograph them. ~ Bud

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We had 80 bikes in the Ride. 70 in Greenville and 10 more started in Washington.

To date, we have raised $15, 638. We will still be selling event t-shirts. Hopefully we can get to the $16,000 by the end of the year!

Despite the rain, we raised just under last year’s total of $17,000.

It took many generous hearts and hands to pull those funds together! I am so appreciative to all the employees that volunteered and participated in the fundraisers, the businesses that sponsored and donated, the patients who bought t-shirts and raffle tickets, and the die hard bikers who came out participated in Ride for the Ribbon regardless of the overcast skies and rain!!

Thank you and congrats on winning the 50/50 raffle!! ~ Addie Best

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~ Read It…Ride It…Live It ~

By David Henson Managing partner of HensonFuerst Attorneys.

“My closest friends call me Wolf.” ********************************************************* Welcome to the world of Wayne Littrell. Biker. Novelist.

Safety advocate. Wayne has published two novels, The Lone Wolf Murders and Lone Wolf Rides, thrillers that center on a biker named John ‘Wolf’ Trotter. Yes, the books have all manner of excitement—mystery, murder, and mayhem. But for bikers, the best part are the wild rides through the back roads of North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

“The locations come first,” Littrell says. “I love to explore back country roads. I use various GPS settings to take me places I might not see otherwise. Then I ask, ‘What if…?’

That’s how the stories happen.” If you want to imagine riding down Alligator Alley in Florida, or find overlooked curvy roads near Rider’s Roost in North Carolina, Wayne Littrell can take you there. His descriptions are so vivid that some riding clubs have recreated portions of Wolf’s journeys. Maps are in his books.

But Wayne’s strongest motivation as a writer is safety. While he has never had a motorcycle accident himself in 35 years and more than 400k miles of riding, he knows that disaster can happen in a blink, typically when everything seems to be going well. He was one of 600 bikers on a toy run when a freak accident led to a biker’s death, and he has been first at the scene of several motorcycle accidents. Those incidents helped harden his focus on safety and defensive riding. And he brings his message to his readers by beginning each chapter in Lone Wolf’s Run with a safety tip, then uses the tip during the action that follows.

As Wayne says, “If my writing can save a life or prevent an accident, I’ve accomplished my primary goal.”

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Mission accomplished. One of Wayne Littrell’s readers reported a potentially deadly accident was prevented after reading this safety tip in Chapter 1: Assume you’re invisible to others—even when stopped. Be prepared with an escape plan.

The reader was on a pleasure ride when he passed a woman in a Mercedes who was texting while driving. He pulled ahead to get away from her (as per the tip for Chapter 28: Watch for signs of distracted drivers and put distance between you and them). Minutes later, the biker stopped at a traffic light, and mentally tagged the turn lane as his “escape plan.” Watching his mirror, he saw the Mercedes was not braking behind him and approaching way too fast to stop in time. The biker reacted and used his escape route…and not a second too soon. The Mercedes skidded to a stop within inches of the car he had been behind. Without the escape plan, the biker would have been sandwiched between the two cages.

The safety tips are a natural fit for a biker novel. And you can’t hear them enough. As Wayne likes to say, “We do what we think and practice.” The safety information seems to have better mind-traction due to the way they are incorporated into the novels.

If you want to check out Wayne Littrell’s novels, they are available from all major online shops, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon, or you can order direct (and get a signed edition) from www.WayneLittrell.com.

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Chapter Two We drove through vaguely familiar, yet unfamiliar areas in the direction of Collier H-D, our local Hog dealership. The shop was still there, surrounded by motorcycles as usual, and a welcome sight to all three of us. I suggested that we go inside, grab some cold drinks & discuss what happened.

I wasn’t familiar with the Harley models on the showroom floor. Like the trip there, the bikes were similar, but somehow different. A salesman came up to us, introduced himself as Benny & asked if there was anything he could do for us. Suicide Sue spoke up first. “Where’s the ladies’ room Sparky?

I’m about to bust.” Sue is nothing if not straightforward. I thanked Benny & said that we’d just like to look around when Zeke started tugging on my arm.

“What?” I asked.

Zeke pointed to the magazine rack & said “Look!”

Well, there were copies of my favorite biker magazine, Behind Barz. Except….the date was wrong. The cover had July/August 2115 in the corner.

As I looked around the shop I saw some calendars, all with 2115 on the top. A local newspaper on a desk had the same date. What was going on?

I began to get a queasy feeling in my stomach.

When Sue came out of the Ladies’ Room with a look of relief on her face, Zeke & I shared our discoveries with her. After a brief discussion, we decided to ask the most knowledgeable, personable person we could hope to find in a motorcycle dealership some questions. So we went to the service counter.

The Service Manager looked up at us & asked if he could help us. I told him that the three of us were out riding and seemed to have jumped a hundred years into the future. Since there is nothing a Service Manager hasn’t heard before, the guy didn’t even blink!

“Okay. I just work on bikes.” He said. “But I do know someone who would like to hear your story.”

“We call him ‘Brain’, he’s kind of a nerdy historian who rides and he’s bringing his bike in for servicing today. Why don’t you guys just chill out for a while? Brain should be here soon.”

About this time someone from the front of the store tap danced through the door & said to the SM “Hey man, you gotta’ come outside & see these antique bikes!” Heck, the three of us like old bikes, so we went outside, too.

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A small crowd had gathered around a couple of bikes in the parking lot, with oohs & ahhs being overheard. When we finally got to an open spot we saw that everyone was looking at OUR bikes!

One girl in particular was snapping photos and touching the bikes as if they were some sort of holy artifacts. When it seemed that she finally had enough photos, she stepped back & turned her camera off. I asked her “What’s the fuss?”

“Are you kidding me?” she exclaimed.

“I’ve never seen vintage bikes in such primo condition before.” She looked at the bikes, and then gave us the once-over. “They’re your bikes, aren’t they? You guys even dress up in retro clothes & gear to go along with your rides.

That is so freakin’ cool!” She stuck out her hand & said “My name’s Deborah, but my friends call me Debbie. I’m a writer too. My pen name is ‘Doobie’.

Read Chapter I by Budman in the last issue of BB, Sept-Oct 2015.

“Sure thing.” I said. “Tell me more about that magazine you write for. I’d like to hear the details.”

Debbie/Doobie went on to tell me that her great grandfather had known the original Editor of Behind Barz Magazine, a very long time ago. Indeed, her Grandfather had too, and requested that his son name his first daughter Deborah. When the original Doobie retired, she gave control of the magazine to the staff, who were also her friends. Somewhere along the way the magazine went national, and then global. In the very beginning, Behind Barz was rarely found outside of motorcycle shops. But as it was distributed to more mainstream places, like insurance agencies, country stores, and some restaurants, average people began to look at the men & women who live the motorcycle life in a different light. Articles of Veterans groups riding their motorcycles in funerals to honor a person they never met touched Americans.

Stories of bikers showing up for a benefit ride to raise money for a sick child’s medical treatment put the motorcycle community in a new light for people who didn’t understand the patches & tattoos. The photos and stories of Chewy the Biker Dog really got to American’s hearts.

Doobie explained how Chewy the Iron Butt Mutt had attended so many ‘last rides’ for Fallen Soldiers & military Veterans that his final resting place was in a National cemetery. He was buried with honors. The same Veteran groups he rode with gave him a 21 gun salute.

I’m pretty sure my lower jaw hit the top of my boots. She went on….”My great-granddad had a Dyna like that one there. I’ve seen pictures of it. Granddad took tons of pictures. His even had a Behind Barz sticker on it, just like that one. That’s weird.” Of course, she was talking about my Dyna. It took a while for the light bulb to come on, but I finally realized that I was standing, 100 years in the future, talking to my own great-granddaughter. My head was beginning to spin.

Thank goodness for Suicide Sue. Her training & experience as a Registered Nurse really paid off. After giving me a slap across the face that rattled my teeth, she said “Snap out of it meathead! You look like you’re going to faint.” The truth is, I was!

“So…Debbie, who do you write for?” I asked.

“Behind Barz Magazine, of course.” She said.

“Best motorcycle enthusiast magazine in the world! I’m a regional Editor. If its okay with you guys, I’d like to put these photos of your bikes in the next issue.”

Chewy’s descendants still ride; some are mascots of the Patriot Guard Riders, American Legion Riders, and even the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. Since everyone can’t have a dog from Chewys bloodline, there are lots of other different breeds of dogs named Chewy who sit behind their drivers. She said that the original Chewy would be proud. His driver thought it was quite an honor for his furry little friend.

Suffice it to say, that I was amazed. How one little magazine had changed the world. I grabbed a copy off the rack in the shop & looked through it. There were still stories of riders from long ago. Trailblazers who had punched through the stereotypes & made a difference, and still articles about friends helping friends, bikers helping strangers, and all of us having fun on motorcycles. I looked at the front cover, and even a hundred years later, it was still FAH-REE! I felt a tap on my shoulder, and turned around. There stood a monster of a man with an unkempt beard, long hair & massive arms covered in tats. “Hi. I’m Brain.” He said as he gave me a warm hug. “I’ve been expecting you.”

Someone said you should never judge a book by its cover!

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Pictured at the bottom of these pages is the guitar signed by all the National touring artists that have played at Whiskey Dick’s Saloon this year.

Curtis, the owner of WD’s, is holding the guitar in both pictures.

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The winner of the guitar was drawn during Whiskey Dick’s Poker Run to benifit The Autism Society of N.C. on Oct. 24th.

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Lupus Foundation poke After a week of continuous thunderstorms, hardy bikers from Fayetteville and surrounding areas, braved the threatening weather and rode under cloud covered skies to donate their time and money for a worthwhile cause. On 12 September, The Lupus Foundation of North Carolina once again received assistance from the biker community with $3,100 raised with a poker run and auction. Deborah Losoya, the Facilitator for The Lupus Support Group, was on hand for the event and for the first time, rode in the event, getting an inside look on how a poker run works.

Pam Griffen, a wonderful supporter who owns Louies Pub, hosted the event. It was the first and last stop of the Poker Run, and chow was provided to the participants. The other stops were 22 Klicks, Crazy Ds, and the Doghouse.

The Lupus Foundation has been making great strides in North Carolina, and have gone through several changes in the past year. Information, like any other illness, is key to winning the battle. There is a support system in Cumberland County staffed with volunteers who work for the Lupus Foundation. Their website is: www.Lupusnc.org and can be reached at 877-849-8271.

Deborah Losoya and Detria Adkins Burger are both Coordinators and Facilitators for the Lupus Foundation.

Deborah Losoya can be reached at: dlosoya245@yahoo.com.

The Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter can be found on Facebook. Stop in and check out their page, it is a wealth of information and contact numbers.

The Cumberland County Support Group meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6 pm to 7.30pm at the Berkshire Hathaway Real-estate Company. Everyone is welcome to come and attend their meetings for education and support. There is a quarterly meeting which consists of speakers, doctors, and patients dealing with the problems of Lupus. The doctors come from Duke and Chapel Hill. Every year there is a

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er run major symposium given in Charlotte, NC in October. The dates can be found on the Facebook page.

The 7th Annual Walk to End Lupus Now was recently held, and the next walk is scheduled for 14 May 2016.

The auction was a great success because of donations made by local businesses. The donators included, but were not limited to: Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson, Hooters Fayetteville NC, Hot Hog Leather; Hog Country LLC, M & M Leather, Valhol Vapors, Pinky's Chop Shop, Blackstone Steakhouse, Shooting Star Tattoo, Smokin Guns Tattoo, Fire & Ice Tattoo, Elite Tattoo, Baker American Cycles and John Humphries. Laura from The American Sisters won the poker run with the highest hand; a flush.

Nobody but bikers would come out in bad weather and expose themselves to the elements voluntarily to support those in need. As such, we would like to thank, in alphabetical order, the bike clubs that participated, as they provided the lion’s share of riders: American Sisters, Confederate Riders, Infidels, Nam Knights, Silent Heroes, Section 8, Southern Riders, Veterans, Vietnam Veterans, and the Wingmen. I want to thank you personally for fighting the good fight.

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Robert E. Lee Day

Robert E. Lee Day at Tippett’s Mill in Zebulon, N.C.

The 3rd Annual Robert E. Lee Celebration was a huge success, even despite the heavy deluge of rain throughout the day.

The annual event is to honor the life and legacy of one of the greatest generals in American history. This day was also a very special day for two wonderful people, Wayne and Penny, who said their vows and tied the knot overlooking the lake.

The day started at 8:30am with the Boxcar Races, followed by the wedding at 12:30 and then the Blue Flame Band took the stage at 3pm.

All day long, the 13 NC Latham’s Battery shot off the cannon and even had a night fire. If you have never experienced this, I can tell you that it is totally amazing visually and every sinew in your body feels the vibration of the gunpowder exploding as the recoil of the barrel bounces back!

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Blue Flame Band

At 3pm The Blue Flame Band took the stage and rocked, I mean ROCKED the crowd!

They are one heck of a band that plays various Southern Rock songs including Skynyrd.

Bill, owner of Tippett’s Mill cooked BBQ plates all day long. There were also a few vendors on hand.

Bobby had his tap shoes on and danced on the table. He also played a few chords for the crowd on his harmonica.

Bobby and Penny having a blast dancing on the table!

Despite the rain, everyone pulled together and made the R. E. Lee Celebration a huge success! Congrats to Wayne & Penny on your wedding and may you forever be on your Honeymoon!

Stop by Tippett’s Mill while out riding. It’s a beautiful setting with great folks who treat you like family. See their ad on page 7 in this issue.

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Above: Bill cooked up some awesome food on the grill.

Right: Wayne and Penny got married on this day at Tippett’s!!!

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Thankful For Brothers and Sisters by my side As I travel through life On this arduous ride Wind weathered skin From years on the road Never a cage Have I ever owned Two boots and pavement When I was a lad A twinkle in my eye And a wrench in my hand Always a bike Being built in between The miles of downtime The sorrows I've seen The horizon a vision A fresh paved road Hopes and dreams They would unfold A greybeard now The past is behind So thankful for The miles I ride

This Season's Ride The Black Rose That Bleeds Fall colors, light my eyes...

Leaves, they fall as I fly by...

In the center of the darkened room Winds are cooler...still feel great.

Upon a little round table of mahogany Autumn, I appreciate...

With spindly legs like that of a spider Bugs retreat...now not so many.

Stands a sparkling crystal vase Summer's heat...there isn't any...

Resting in this crystal vase Road's still dry...but not for long...

Is a solitary black rose Engine hums a righteous song...

The black rose that bleeds Rubber rolls...brings smooth relief...

Why it bleeds only I know Pleasure stolen like a thief...

The black rose is my soul Taking in...enjoying it....

And the drops of blood shed This season's ride...a perfect fit...

Come from wounds inflicted Winter's next...around the bend...

Soon...these rides will have to end... © Chris ‘Knuchlehead’ Webb What is life without the seasons?

Road Scribes Of America ™ Nature, Earth...all share reason.

Time will do it's endless thing, bringing yet, another Spring...

Once again the bike will zing...

The Crossroads © Panhead Rod - RSOA ™

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© Eddie 'Sorez' Pliska RSOA ™ It’s Time

Winters coming, I know it I can feel it in my bones Time to put away the bike Time to mumble and groan It’s time to start the tear down Time to mend her minor aches Time to get her ready for next year Time to replace those near worn brakes It’s time for a good cleaning Pay attention to her details Time to repay for the last few months The ones she handled so well It’s time to show her I love her That she is still a part of my soul Let her know when the spring winds start blowing Together we’ll be ready to roll

I’ll meet you at the crossroads where the traffic moves so fast We can sit an’ talk, an’ think , an’ laugh an’ watch the hassle goin’ past Just talkin’ ‘bout the time of day allows it all to slip away An’ though yesterday does tomorrow feed today is the day we really need I’ll meet you at the crossroads where the traffic moves so fast We can sit an’ talk , be happy an’ cry watchin’ everyone goin’ by But know your speed and set your pace stay a step ahead in the race Life is short and often fast steppin’ through the future into the past So when at the crossroads we do meet check the ground beneath your feet And try to recall , if you may when in your life there was a day That all the traffic just wasn’t so fast Getting’ through the future into the past © JoPo circa 1970 Road Scribes of America ™ 2012

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11 November 2015

History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

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In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

Armistice Day became a legal federal holiday in the United States in 1938.

In the aftermath of World War II and the Korean War, Armistice Day became Veterans Day, a holiday dedicated to American veterans of all wars.

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He spent 4 hours on just the interior of my truck! After vaccuming, he handed me s everal coins, 2 chiclets (sharks teeth) and an arrowhead. How cool is that! He went over the outside with a fine toothed comb and toothbrush...yes, I said toothbrush! Remember, I said one paragraph up that he pays attention to EVERY detail!

After every inch of my ride was detailed inside and out, George detailed under the hood. You could eat off that thing! I didn’t drive it for two days because I didn’t want it to get dirty! ...and when I finally did drive it (at a slow speed with my arm hangin’ out the window), nobody recognized us. We were incognito.

Thanks George Horton for doing a killer detail job on my truck (bottom right hand photo)! Probably one of the dirtiest jobs you have ever had to tackle (eat your heart out, Mike Rowe)! We are on the road a lot and between hauling magazines to rocks and fossils, my truck was filthy!

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ST Black Hills Dakota Distillery was founded in April of 2010 and is the first legal distillery in the Black Hills area. BHDD is a startup artisan distillery with their production facility located outside of Sturgis, South Dakota.Their spirits are produced on a small batch level, which flows off their still at a rate of gallond per hour instead of hundreds of gallons per minute.

Some of the BB Crew recently gathered for a meeting and to review the products from Black Hills Distillery. What a fun and tasty meeting it was!

Mike ~ Mike’s favorite was the Sturgis Shine.

“If you’re looking for more of a kick you just found it. Sturgis Shine is ultra smooth and clean tasting. Just the charge you need to start the night off right. Authentic moonshine burn.”

Moe ~ Moe’s favorite was the Rhuberry...”Liked them all but my favorite is the Rhuberry. Tasty, sweet and bold taste that’s perfect for some passing around. Smooth, yet spirited flavor with a little kick that’ll keep things interesting.”

Vinney ~ Vinney’s favorite was the Amber Shine.

“Marvelously smooth and just great over ice by itself! Takes the edge off, for sure.”

Doobie ~ Doobie’s favorite was the Rhuberry.

“Love the Rhuberry! Especially since Rhubarb is pretty hard to find in these parts but is a local staple in the Black Hills area where I am from. It is so very smooth and just the right sweetness.

Emma ~ Emma’s favorite was the Apple Bliss.

“Apple Bliss was great by itself but I love it even more over vanilla icecream! Great on a hot summer day or anytime, for that matter!”

Labecka ~ Labecka liked them all!

“Hard to pick a favorite! Each one has its own personality. Each one speaks to me...Love them all!!!”

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Their premiere product is STURGIS SHINE. Sturgis Shine is born from a combination of South Dakota’s freshly milled barley and pure golden clove honey. This bold blend is triple distilled and charcoal filtered yielding a top quality final product. At 100 Proof, Sturgis Shine brings just the right amount of heat to your palette. A sweet and earthy nose fades to subtle clove spice on the tongue and finishes with delicate notes of fresh barley.

Creating a unique complex taste with an uncommonly smooth finish. Their distillers hold nothing back in bringing the inspirational setting of the Black Hills to your glass. photo courtesy: Jeremy

Black Hills Dakota Distillery is pleased to introduce three new Sturgis Shine flavors!

APPLE BLISS ~ is the silky flavor of their Sturgis Shine with apple, cinnamon and cloves. This 50 proof liquor is made with all natural 100% apple juice, whole cinnamon sticks and clove.Enjoy hot on cool Fall days or over crushed ice with a splash of ginger ale on warm summer evenings.

RHUBERRY ~ is a savory mixture of their Sturgis Shine with tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries. It is bottled at 50 proof with all natural ingredients.

Great served as an icecream soda. A scoop of vanilla icecream in a desert glass with Rhuberry and club soda on top, garnish with sliced strawberries. courtesy: Gevin Fax of the margarita with a splash of margarita It will reinventphoto your appreciation mix.

AMBER SHINE ~ is a smooth spirit infused with charred oak spirals. The spirals give Sturgis Shine an amber color, and the vanilla and caramel flavors of fine whiskeys but with earthy essence of barley. Bottled at 80 proof, it makes for a fine sipping spirit. Goes great with any whiskey cocktail or on its own over ice.

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Raleigh, N.C.

Duke Children’s Hospital Charity Ride

On September 5th 2015, Oglaigh na Heireann (Translated means Warriors of Ireland) conducted our first Duke Children’s Hospital Charity Ride. We left out from Tir Na Nog in Raleigh, NC and rode out to Duke Children’s Hospital. We went around the parking garage in front of the hospital and headed back to Tir Na Nog with 15 bikes and one lonely car.

story & photos: Bobby Irish President Oglaigh na Heireann MC

Tir na Nog served a great Irish breakfast before the ride which was included in the price of the entry fee. We had a raffle drawing and a 50/50 drawing. The pub donated a few shirts and a couple of gift cards, and the local HD shop donated a 1 day free rental which was worth $350. After everything was said and done, we raised little over 1,000 dollars.

Now, the reason for the ride...10 years ago on September 1st, my son, Christian, was born with Spina Bifida at Duke.

The second day of his life started his surgeries and everything else that came with it. On the 4th Day of his life he had a Shunt installed to relieve the fluid on his brain. He spent the first 30 days of his life at Duke and I thank them for saving his life. So, this ride we put on was in honor of him as close to his birthday as I could get. He did not know about this ride and so I wanted to surprise him with this donation in his name to the hospital that helped him be here today!

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WILSON, N.C. 12th Annual Guardian’s of the Cross Cancer Fund Run at Bill Ellis’ Convention Center 3007 Downing St. Reg. 9am-11am. Bikes $15 Riders $5 Kickstands up at 11am. 2 Live bands! Lots of door prizes, 50/50 drawing.

All net proceeds go to cancer recipients. Bill Ellis BBQ will be selling food and drinks.

For more info: Robert Thompson 252-315-2836

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Marine Birthday Celebration at Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson 4710 King’s Hwy. Join us in celebrating 240 years! Commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last) music and refreshments.

For more info: 1-843-369-5555 www.myrtlebeachharley.com

GOLDSBORO, N.C. Whiskey Dick’s Concert

AUTOMAG will be performing live at Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 2101 US Hwy 117 Bypass S. $5 cover charge.

For more info: 919-580-3264 or www.whiskeydicksnc.com

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JONES COUNTY, N.C. 9th Annual Jones County Toy Run Jones County Fair Grounds. $10 per rider or a new unwrapped toy. Reg. 9am. Kickstands up 11:30am. Door prizes, auction, 50/50 drawing, live music & concluding meal included. More info: DJ 252-521-1172 or Clayton 919-358-0992 To benefit the Salvation Army. Live music by Jason Crawford Pierce!

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OXFORD, N.C. Veteran’s Day Parade at Friendly Village/city of Oxford Line-up begins 2pm. Parade will begin 3pm. VGCC Community Band will perform after parade. Family fun day at Hix Field!

Concessions will be sold. Bring a bag chair. Thank a Veteran!

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NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.

1Ladies Night Out! Harley Shop at the Beach 4002 Hwy 17 South.

Join us 5:30pm - 7:30 pm for a BLINGTASTIC ladies evening!

Food, refreshments & music, red carpet fashion show, in-store events, door prizes and bling contest! Wear the most BLING and you may win the title of “Bling Queen” For more info: 843-663-5555

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RALEIGH, N.C.

20th Annual Ina Fitts Memorial Toy Run Benefiting the Salvation Army of Johnston County. Ride will begin 9am at Garcia Moto 8821 Wadford Dr, Raleigh. Then travel to Capital Powersports (10920 Star Rd, Wake Forest) and then to Team PowerSports (222 Hwy 70 E, Garner). An escorted ride from Team PowerSports to Smithfield WalMart; then on to the Salvation Army. Kickstands up at TeamPowerSports at 11:15. Bring a toy approximately $15 value. If you cannot make the ride, toy collection boxes will be at Garcia Moto, Capital Powersports and Team PowerSports. Additional information Richard Streib 919-552-2479 or Michael Jessup, 919-489-5240.

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CANTON, N.C.

Haywood County Toy Run and Motorcycle Parade Adams St. across from municipal building.

Reg. 10am-11:45am. Bring an unwrapped toy or $10/person.

Parade departs at 12 noon. Ends at Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley. Proceeds benefit local children.

More info: Tony 828-400-6821 or Dicky 828-276-6864

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HOLLY RIDGE, N.C. Holly Ridge Liberty Fountain Holly Ridge Park ~ Check in is from 9am -10am. $20 for bike and driver. $30 with a rider. Best hand $300, worst hand $50.

Drawings for prizes, food, 50/50. All proceeds go to help fund our park. Riders eat free! Visitors without wrist bands may purchase hot dogs, chips & soft drinks.

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DURHAM, N.C. Heroes Day at Rommel HD 300 Muldee St. www.rommelhd.com 919-596-9511

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GOLDSBORO, N.C. 27th Annual Wayne Co. Motorcycle Riders Toy Run Ride meets at Berkley Mall at 12 noon. Bikes will pull out at 2pm. All makes of bikes welcome! All clubs and patches are encouraged to join! Minimum of one new toy per bike! Party to follow at Spike’s Tavern 2006 N. Williams St. Live music, 50/50 & gun raffle.

For more info: Gaby 919-750-4862 gcblalock@gmail.com

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GOLDSBORO, N.C.

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 2101 US Hwy 117 Bypass S. For more info: 919-580-3264 or www.whiskeydicksnc.com

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NEW BERN, N.C. 23rd Annual Ride to the Kennedy Children’s Home Starts at New Bern HD 1613 Hwy 70 E. and will ride to Kennedy Home in Kinston. Line-up 10am. Depart 12 noon. Each rider is asked to bring $10 donation or a new unwrapped gift for a resident between the ages of 12 and 18. Cash or gift certificates welcomed (since ages are teens). Donations and gifts will be presented at the Kennedy Home upon arrival. There will be 50/50, door prizes and lunch. First 500 registrations will receive a commemorative chip.

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ROANOKE RAPIDS, N.C.

Customer Christmas Party at Collier Harley-Davidson 316 Premier Blvd.

Come enjoy a day of fun, fellowship and food. This is a party for us to say, “Thank you” for your continued support of our dealership. Lunch will be served at 12pm.

For more info: 252-537-6493 www.collierhd.com

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HICKORY, N.C.

25th Annual Toy Run Reg. at Wizard Saloon at 10am.

Parade will leave at 12:15pm. $15 per person. All motorcycles welcomed. Rain or shine! Any donations, please make payable to Conover PTO. Join the Conover School Parade!

For more info: 828-327-8555 or checkout the Conover School Facebook page!

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Walmart Supercenter, 4540 Main St. B 3079 Reg 8:30am–11am. Kickstands up at 11:30am. $25 includes shirt and lunch, door prizes.

For more info please call: 910-754-5144 www.brunswicktoyrun.org

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GOLDSBORO, N.C.

Christmas Party Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 2101 US Hwy 117 Bypass S. For more info please call: 919-580-3264 or got to: www.whiskeydicksnc.com

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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.

33rd Annual Toy Run At Fort Bragg HD 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd. Reg. 12pm, kickstands up at 2pm. Ride to Legends Pub. Bring new unwrapped toy. All donations help support the Fayetteville Urban Ministries. More info: Juan 1-706-358-7872 Sponsored by your local Wingmen Motorcycle Club.

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SHALLOTTE, N.C. 23rd Annual Brunswick County Toy Run

New Year’s Eve Party Whiskey Dick’s Saloon 2101 US Hwy 117 Bypass S. Live entertainment TBA. Fireworks show!

For more info please call: 919-580-3264 or go to: www.whiskeydicksnc.com

ASHEBORO, N.C.

29th Annual Randolph County CBA Toy Run Leaving from Randolph Mall parking lot in Asheboro 1:30pm.

Reg. is at 10am. Please bring unwrapped gift for teenage boy or girl. Monetary donations will be accepted, as well.

More info: Jay 336-953-5981 or Gena 336-963-3438

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WILMINGTON, N.C.

Toys for Tots Ride at Carolina Coast HD 6620 Market St. Starts 9am. Bring new or unwrapped toy.

More info: 910-791-9997 or www.carolinacoasthd.com

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SALISBURY, N.C.

Veterans Voices Free coffee and refreshments for veterans! at Tilley HD 653 Bendix Dr. 704-638-6044

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Art of the Pick

Book Review

By Mike Wolfe photo and review by Vinney Pickers

Art of the Pick, by Mike Wolfe.

Mike has been a picker all of his life, starting when he was a little boy. In Art of the Pick he brings together some of his collection, including motorcycles! Here you will find killer photographs of classic motorbikes, advertising signs, classic tricycles and beloved toys of children from long ago.

I cannot even begin to explain the photography on these pages! I could not put it down until I had read and drooled over every single page!

We want to thank Mike Wolfe for sending us his book and the opportunity to do this book review. This has been one of the most interesting book reviews we have done to date!

Most of all, I want to thank Mike for his title of “Picker” and what it is he actually does. Up to the time that his show, American Pickers, first aired, hardly anybody knew what a “Picker” was. Now, thanks to Mike, everybody knows what a picker is and does!

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