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Transportation Concerns in the Colorado General Assembly Hello Motorcycle Enthusiasts, The Colorado General Assembly has just completed their first month of a four-month session. As of today, February 15, 2015, 124 Senate Bills and 261 House Bills have been introduced. Many bills have been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee and the House Transportation and Energy Committee, but only a few pertain directly to motorcyclists. This month I’ll try to bring you up-to-date on those bills. Actually, “up-to-date” is a relative term. Since I’m writing this article on February 15, 2015 to meet the Thunder Roads Colorado deadline, and the earliest you could be reading this is the first week of March 2016. There is a gap of a couple of weeks due to getting the magazine printed, published and distributed. Consequently, when I mention something is going to take place next week, by the time you read about it, the event has already happened. But all is not lost! By bringing this information to your attention, hopefully it will inspire you to become more legislatively active and seek other ways to acquire more current legislative information. One such way would be to join ABATE. I send out weekly legislative updates to our District Reps and District Legislative Affairs Officers, who in turn forward the information to district members. I also send out Action Alerts as needed, so our membership can contact their legislators on certain issues at the appropriate time: such as when a bill is about to be discussed at a committee hearing. The Action Alerts also give ABATE members notice so they can come down to the Capitol and testify at committee hearings. What a perfect way to get your voice heard on issues that affect your life! Isn’t that the American way? Of course, if you don’t want to join ABATE and support a State Motorcycle Rights Organization fighting for your freedoms and right to ride the way you want to, my legislative updates and action alerts can be found on our website, www.abateofcolo.org . You can also find other helpful legislative information on our website, such as: how to contact your legislators; how a bill becomes a law; and motorcycle laws in the Colorado Revised Statutes. So, what bills are concerns of Colorado motorcyclists and what is their status? Wednesday, 2/17, the House Transportation and Energy Committee will be discussing HB16-1205 (Motorcycle Lane-Splitting). Representative Klingenschmitt introduced the bill on 2/4/16. The American Motorcycle Association supports lane-splitting and a recent UC Berkley study indicates improved safety with lane-splitting, but what will Colorado Legislators think about it. Did you voice your opinion to your “lawmaker”? Also this week, on Thursday, 2/18, the Senate Transportation Committee will be discussing SB16-123 (Free Access to High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes). As of July 22, 2015 motorcycles have been required to have a transponder on their motorcycles to use a HOV/HOT or Express Toll Lane. Per Federal Regulations, motorcycles are HOVs and entitled to 6 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado
free access to these lanes, but CDOT imposed a $35 “deposit” for a transponder to use these lanes for free. Doesn’t sound like “free” to me! There are also a couple bills introduced pertaining to Red Light Cameras and Oversight of CDOT. Although these bills aren’t directly related to motorcycles, if you own a motor vehicle and drive on Colorado roads, you might be concerned about these bills. Also how is CDOT spending your tax dollars? These bills and more can be accessed on the Colorado General Assembly website at www.leg.state.co.us . There are lots of bills introduced that might have a direct impact on your life. Isn’t it time to get legislatively active and express your concern to your legislators? On a lighter note, here is an amusing anecdote from a 1970’s extended road trip taken by my wife and myself. My wife and I were traveling through southern Florida somewhere around dinner time one day looking for a place to “camp” for the night. I passed a small abandoned building alongside the road that looked like an old boarded-up warehouse. I pulled over about 50 yards past the building and parked my bike in a gravel driveway. My wife, Val, stayed with the bike while I walked back to see if there was a flat, out-of-sight area behind the building where we could “camp” for the night. About five minutes later, while walking back toward the bike, I see Val waving her arms, hollering something to me, motioning for me to hurry back. I run back and Val says, “Hurry. Let’s get out of here. The cops are coming.” “What happened “, I asked. Val replied, “A woman drove up and wanted to get into her driveway. I replied that I couldn’t move the bike and my husband will be back in a minute. She insisted I move the bike. When I tried to move it, it fell over. The woman then drove around the bike on the grass and went up the driveway, screaming that she was going to call the police.” I noticed the bike was upright on the kickstand, so I asked how she got the bike back up. She said there was a kid walking down the road and she gave him a quarter to help her pick up the bike! I kicked over the Harley and we got out of there before the cops showed up. Of course we had to find another place to “camp” for the night. As I think back on the stories from our numerous road trips, I wonder if these are just amusing to me or do others appreciate them too? Do you have to “be-there” to find it interesting? Is something more “amusing” if there’s danger involved? I know most of the time the incidents like these don’t seem amusing while they’re happening! So now when something “bad” happens on a road trip, such as a break down”, my first response is, “Look at the great story we’re going to have”! Isn’t telling stories from road trips part of the camaraderie of the brotherhood? So instead of just writing “serious” information about Colorado legislative issues, I’ll try to throw in a road trip story to keep things a little interesting. Hope you enjoy them and remember to become more legislatively active. Stump Legislative Affairs Officer ABATE of Colorado
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CORRECTION TO THE ABATE ARTICLE IN THE FEBRUARY 2016 ISSUE; The sentence “To prevent things like the motorcycle only checkpoints that were proposed during the last session” was in error. There were no motorcycle only checkpoints proposed in Colorado during the last session. We apologize for any inaccuracies and any confusion this may have caused our readers.
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Sturgis Getaway Giveaway By Scott O’Sullivan, O’Sullivan Law Firm
HOW TO ENTER You can register more than once! Entry forms can be found at all events in which BikerDown Colorado participates, organizes, or has a booth presence. Upcoming events include:
We’re at it again! Last year, BikerDown and the O’Sullivan Law Firm gave away a 2014 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide FXDWG. This year, we are sending one lucky winner and a friend to the Sturgis Rally. The Sturgis event this year will be held August 8 through 14 and is going to be incredible with Miranda Lambert, Kid Rock, Buffalo Chip, Iron Horse Saloon, Knuckle Saloon, bike shows, gear, rides, parties and more… This is the year you could go – in style! •
The Sturgis Getaway Giveaway includes an RV rental at the Buffalo Chip RV Site reserved in the South Forty Camping Area and two Early Bird Campground/Concert passes to all concerts hosted by the Buffalo Chip including the Kid Rock and Miranda Lambert shows!
This prize is valued at $3,110! It All Benefits BikerDown This contest benefits BikerDown, a nonprofit organization that supports riders injured in an accident as they recover, providing hospital visits, community support, medical and professional advice, help with medical equipment and other efforts. The organization also supports family members, who are often as traumatized and in need of help as much as the injured rider.
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You may also register online: The O’Sullivan Law Firm website: https://osullivan-lawfirm.com/contest/2016-sturgis-motorcycle-rally-getawaygiveaway/ To register and read all of the giveaway rules, visit: https:// osullivan-law-firm.com/contest/2016-sturgis-motorcycle-rallygetaway-giveaway/ Here are some important details to know: •
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Last Ride of the Season
Today, a weekday, in October no less, I am heading up into the mountains. Rain and snow be damned. I am heading up to the eye of the needle at Rollins Pass. A place I have ridden near many times, but have never veered off-pavement and ridden up. Before I tell that story, I must admit something. I am approaching the twentieth year since transplanting myself to the great state of Colorado. This tale should be embarrassing; but with age comes a separation from when one believes they have to keep secrets and realizes that sharing the truth is often more humorous and rewarding. I can now wear my mistakes and follies like a badge of honor. The mistakes of broken bones, roads, trails, dead-ends and U-turns that I proudly call my life. When I moved to Colorado in 1996 I literally thought the streets of Denver would be unpaved dirt. Now before, any would be editors suspect that I might be all Anti-goglin and
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meant to say “figuratively,” just hold your American Quarter Horses. Prior to moving to Denver I was an East Coaster. First a New Englander, and eventually a transplant into New York City attempting to mask my accent by learning to say soda instead of “Soder.” Secretly thinking Elton John was a better piano player than Billy Joel, but never daring to say it out loud; because you never admit that on the Island of Manhattan. Singing New York State of Mind, a little too loudly, with a reverence usually held for Ave Maria; believing the sun rose and set on Stephen Sondheim and the neon lights of Broadway. I had a pretty lopsided view of life outside of New York. Oh yeah, and now that I live west of the Mississippi I know that Anti-goglin means lopsided. See, I am adaptable. In my defense, there was not much Internet at the time and most of our phones were tethered to the walls, so information was not quite as easy to come by as it is today. People were still getting used to a band called the Foo Fighters courtesy of Nirvana’s little know drummer, soon to be Mega Star Dave Grohl. George Lucas had not yet begun to destroy the original Star Wars trilogy by introducing the world to Jar Jar Binks and 911 was just a number you dialed to report an emergency not a National Day of mourning. The first time I landed at Denver International Airport I thought someone had played a trick on me. From my window seat, all I could see were amber waves of Grain. Where were the Purple Mountains Majesty I thought almost out loud? Perhaps the Jack and Coke, my personal Ativan-substitute at the time, had taken its toll. But as it turned out, my seat
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faced East towards Kansas. A slight turn to the west revealed the place I would fall in love with over and over again. I had gone to Denver to see a girl, but it was those mountains that captured my heart for the long haul. Moving to Colorado has been filled with some of the best mistakes of my life and almost getting married was one of them. It was a beautiful mistake that I wouldn’t change for anything because I wouldn’t be where I am today. It’s a great story for another time, but just so I don’t leave anyone hanging, she didn’t have an Adam’s Apple or anything like that, it just didn’t work out. Soon after I found myself single in Colorado the calls came in from the East Coast asking when I was moving back. I knew Colorado was where I was meant to be, so I responded by buying a house and a motorcycle. I never did move into the house. It also didn’t have an Adam’s Apple; it just didn’t work out. I didn’t want to be tied down. The motorcycle on the other hand reawakened a lifelong passion. In my youth, I always heard of people heading west to Park City, Sierra Nevada, Aspen, Vail, etc. to ski. I wasn’t much of a skier so I didn’t see the point of heading west. But that was before discovering the west held something else more
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appealing than snow . . . . . . Sunshine! Even though Colorado’s mythical three hundred days a year of sunshine has long since been debunked. Proving to be nothing more than a publicity stunt for the railroads over 100 years ago, it is still a pretty glorious place to live and ride. For years, I defended the state to friends back east, who believe I lived in the tundra. They were still calling soda, soder, so I sympathized. I insisted that the weather was beautiful year round. They didn’t buy it and I could swear I could hear them turn up Billy Joel’s “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” in the background as a way to try and tempt me back home. But Colorado was now my home. Besides I could get a bottle of red and bottle of white--depending on my appetite and mood, directly from the Front Range anytime I wanted. I even tried to tell them that his amazing 1976 Album Turnstiles heralding in Billy’s return to NYC from California was actually overdubbed and mixed in Netherland, CO at the Caribou Ranch, but it was of no use. As I turn off pavement and onto the muddy road up the approximately 11,676 feet in elevation that is the trail up Rollins Pass, my Bluetooth speakers deliver that album to my helmet. Coincidentally, as the second to last track, “I’ve
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Loved These Days” beings to play, the road gets increasingly difficult and turns from dirt to some pretty serious rock climbing and narrow passages after a few miles. The smile on my face and my trusty Beemer, floating me over the tougher more stomach emptying sections; like so many mountain pass roads Rollins Pass was once part of the railroad line. In this case, the Denver and Salt Lake Railway. The last mile or so requires unsaddling and hiking to get to the summit and the eye. Multiple, substantial, barriers discourage vehicles of any size from even getting near the tunnel. Even on foot, you can no longer go through the eyes, ever since a fire fighter lost his leg due to falling rocks from the passageway in 1990. The only option is to hike over the top of the tunnel, on foot, if you want to descend into the Winter Park side. I opt for only a peek over before beginning my descent back down to my bike. As I walk down the hill, I feel a sense that the riding season might be ending. There is a light snow falling, which I know will turn to rain before I reach the bottom. Far below, at a small lake, I see fishermen. I have no idea if there are actual fish to catch, or if they too are just playing hooky on such a crisp October day. I suit up and continue my descent. If I hadn’t lived here so long, I might actually believe it was the end of my season. But as I once again turn onto pavement my phone rings through to my helmet. Take that tethered wall phone! These are the times I love technology! It is my good friend Bill, a fellow rider, inviting me to ride up to the summit of Mount Evans the following day. So much for the Last Ride of Season. Epilogue The next day Bill and I meet to head up the 14,240 paved feet of Mount Evans Road. We begin our journey at the Echo Lake Lodge over catfish and eggs. Echo Lake reflects the evergreens as the sun shines bright. Not needing any more caffeine, but knowing it will be in the single digits at the top we fortify ourselves with extra coffee. As expected, the summit does not disappoint. It is cold, windy, snowy and best of all sunny. A perfect Colorado day. The heavily bundled up ranger informs us that the road will close tomorrow. The sky blackens, the clouds move fast up here, passing by us on each turn and carrying within their blackness the first big storm of the year. However, today, as I descend I am not thinking about winterizing the bike. The skiers can ski. I am going to continue to ride! In Colorado there is no such thing as the last ride of the season . . . only the next one! www.thunderroadscolorado.com
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TECH TIP Harley-Davidson® Big Twin Primary Chain Adjustment By The Pharoah If you are experiencing an increasingly excessive vibration in your Harley, or a “clunking” sound that seems to come from an area low in your engine usually at low RPMs, and/or your Harley “bucks” (sometimes dangerously) at extremely low RPMs when in gear, and your model is equipped with a steel primary chain – you may need to adjust the primary chain to its proper tension, or maybe even replace it. This Tech Tip article is about properly adjusting it. When science came up with non-metallic fibers that are stronger than steel, such as Kevlar and carbon fiber, simple logic convinced the motorcycle manufacturing industry that belts made from these fibers were a perfect replacement for steel chains – and Gates Rubber jumped on the idea. Ducati quickly replaced their valve timing chains with belts and Harley went to primary and secondary belt drive systems. Generally speaking, primary drive system consists of 3 major components, 2 sprockets or pulleys and a chain or belt, which transfers power from the engine to the transmission. The secondary drive system consists of three similar components but transfers power from the transmission to the back wheel. However, many Harleys still run a steel chain as a primary and/or secondary drive member. Whether you run chains and/or belts on your Harley, they still need to be inspected every 10 thousand miles and adjusted if necessary. This Tech Tip will focus on properly adjusting the chain tension on Big-Twin Harleys that employ a steel chain primary drive system. However, there are a couple of variations which this Tech Tip does not cover. One variation involves 1980 through 1984 models with belt primary drive systems and the other involves Panhead primary chain drive systems. 1966 - UP BIG TWINS Chain tension adjustment is a straightforward process. Simply stated, loosen the bolt that holds the chain tension adjustment mechanism in place so it can slide up or down. Slide the adjustment mechanism upward to tighten the chain. When satisfactory adjustment is achieved, tighten the mechanism’s bolt and it’s done. Now, I’ll describe the process in detail. The primary chain is enclosed inside the primary chain housing located on the left side of the motorcycle. Midway between the engine and transmission you will find an access cover plate held to the outer primary cover by four screws. Removing this cover 14 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado
plate provides access to the mechanism that tightens or loosens the primary chain. A gasket between the access plate and the outer primary cover keeps the chain Chain Housing lubricant from leaking out. The access cover plate comes in three styles: If your model has a forward shifter and brake controls, the plate is flat and plain with 4 bolt-holes around its edge. Full dressers sometimes have a foot peg mount welded to the access plate. If you have a model with mid-shifting and braking controls, a shaft on which the shift arm and peg are mounted comes out through the center of the access plate. On these models, you must first remove the shifter arm from the shaft. The access plate will then slide off the shaft and reveal the primary adjusting mechanism. All access cover plates come with four bolt holes and use the gasket. Important Note: It is always the best and safest practice to disconnect the ground cable from the battery before you begin this procedure or before you stick your fingers into the chain housing to check the chain tension. After the access plate is removed, shine a light into the access hole and you will see the adjustment mechanism and two strands of the primary chain. The lower strand runs through the chain adjusting mechanism. Bolted into the mechanism you will see that the chain travels over a white or slightly yellow Teflon slipper shoe shaped like a cross-section of an airplane wing. Closely examine the area where the chain makes contact with the shoe for wear. Over time the chain will wear into the shoe partially hiding the link plates. If Adjustment Mechanism the shoe is excessively worn it will need to be replaced before you finish. Above the tension adjusting mechanism is another strand of the primary chain. This section is where you determine whether the chain is too loose or too tight. You should be able to move the upper chain strand up and down with your fingers without applying a lot of force. Harley’s service specs say the chain should move up and down between 5/8” to 7/8” while cold and 3/8” to 5/8” while hot. If the distance is outside these measurement limits you must go on to the next step in order to bring that distance into specification. Just above the Teflon shoe you will find the head of a bolt on which a 9/16” socket usually fits. Sometimes you will encounter a stud with a Nylock nut onto which a 5/8” or 11/16” socket will fit. Either way, use the appropriate deep socket on a ratcheting wrench along with a long extension. Loosen the bolt (or nut) no more than a couple of turns, or until the adjuster will freely slide up and down. Do not loosen the fastener completely because the threaded unit it screws into will suddenly drop out of position, you can no longer see it, and you will pay Hell trying to fish it back into position again. Chain adjustment is accomplished by sliding the adjustment mechanism up or down. Moving the adjustment mechanism upwards tightens the chain. Lowering the mechanism loosens
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the chain. Now, slide the adjuster upwards until you figure you have reached the specifications described above, then tighten the bolt until it is snug. With your fingers and tools out of the way, you can now take an accurate measurement. Firmly tighten the bolt (around 30 f/p) when you are confident you have the proper tension. The only thing left is to put the access plate back on – with a new gasket. Don’t worry if you miss the target spec initially, it takes a little practice to hit it on the first try. Err on the loose side at first and remember it’s not rocket science – It’s a Harley. One final note regarding adjustment. If you slide the adjuster upwards until it will not move any further and the chain is still too loose, you may have to replace the Teflon shoe. The problem is the chain has worn an excessively deep groove into the shoe and you have run out of adjustment. If the shoe is deeply worn, however, you may have a bigger problem. Your chain may be worn out and need to be replaced. Chains can wear out from lack of lubrication, many, many miles on them, or too many holeshots, among other reasons. Evidence of a worn out chain may be seen in a thin, reddish-colored muck all over the inside of the chain housing, or by metal chips found stuck to the magnetic drain plug removed from the inner primary cover or from your oil tank. The crew here at Thunder and Lightning Cycles hopes this Tech Tips article proves helpful. Should you need clarification on this information or advice on any other problems your Harley may be experiencing, give Knuckles or Pharoah a call at 720.287.1670. Advice is free at TLC. Or, sign up for our “Harley Maintenance 101” class at 3986 S. Broadway, Englewood, CO. Keep the rubber side down.
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During the past year we began this series of articles on veteran related motorcycle clubs and riding clubs and requested veterans club officers and members to help us bring to our readers what some of these clubs are all about and the work they do for veterans and charities. We anticipated two or three articles from the clubs—but the response has been phenomenal. Not only was the response to our request brought us more MCs and RCs than had been anticipated, but hearing the stories of all these clubs and what they do for veterans has been sensational, to say the least. These guys support each other and their own, contribute to other clubs, provide personal care to the needy, support assisted living centers, contribute to efforts such as homelessness, child abuse and cancer research and that is just the tip of the iceberg. This has turned into a series of articles about these clubs and there will probably be more coming in future issues. It has made me especially proud to be a veteran seeing all the things they do and the contributions they make, and we’ve now been able to devote four editions to the cause. As a standard disclaimer though, we mention that there is no rhyme or reason to the order in the order these clubs have been brought to our readers in these articles and there is no favoritism in the order and we only list those clubs interested in being in the articles and that we speak to directly. The list is basically first come first serve, we do not even bother to alphabetize we simply go by the order in which we were able to get in touch with people and put the clubs in print accordingly. As well, if you’d like to be included herein, or if you happen to know anyone else who you think should be included in upcoming articles, please feel free to get in touch with me at billm@ thunderroadscolorado.com. Special Forces Motorcycle Club It is likely that you may not have heard of these guys unless you were a Green Beret and it probably comes as no surprise that their membership is exclusive to those who either currently are or were members of the Green Beret. The Green Beret are a tight group and have earned honor for themselves from the Viet Nam era through Nicaragua and they continue to earn it in Afghanistan today and no doubt will continue to do so as we all march into the future with the motorcycle club carrying on the same tradition of honor and duty. “Archer,” the club President, recruited for the Green Beret out of high school, believes that the club is a true biker club and not just a riders club. As he notes; “Duty and honor to country and each other is not something you take off with your patch jacket.” These guys continue to support each other, helping each other through bad times, picking up a member’s downed bikes, taking care of someone who is sick and generally just conducting themselves with the solidarity and camaraderie of those forged by combat. That, of course is not all they do. They also sponsor the annual Commanders Run, held in May, which, by the way, is open to all. They have also marched in the St Patty’s Day parade and they have and will continue to support all other veteran and military clubs with their causes. Even though the membership is exclusive, Archer says that, “We want to say some things to the public to [help them] better understand who we are and what we do.” So if you happen to be a member of the Green Beret who has not heard of the Special Forces motorcycle club yet, or if you are interested in what they do, pull up their web site at: http://www.sfmctheoriginals.com/ www.thunderroadscolorado.com
Steel Soldiers Motorcycle Club There cannot be any better story for a group or club than to have started with Paul Sr. at Orange County Choppers and that is exactly how these guys came to be back in June of 2007 when OCC was in the middle of their popular hit show. The National Guard thought that sponsoring a chopper would be good for both recruiting and retention and also a clever way to focus on motorcycle safety and awareness. So the National Guard contracted with OCC and created a contest to help come up with the design of a new bike. Three motorcycle enthusiasts belonging to Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) here in Colorado put together their concept and submitted their entry for the new motorcycle. Word came soon enough that Colorado’s submission actually won the national contest. And dutifully, Paul Sr. and crew accepted the design and built the chopper (three of them, actually). You might remember the episode called “Patriot Chopper!” That was the episode for the build. Motivated by their success, the Colorado veterans decided to revive the “Steel Soldiers” – a group of military veteran bikers that ride together and conduct several charity rides for veteran organizations each year. They have put together successful rides for the Bruce McCandless Veterans Home, the Colorado Military History Center, and most recently, they have teamed up to help Freedom Service Dogs in conjunction with Miller-Coors. They do it all for our veterans and their families; past, present and future. For more information give Chief David Vasquez a call at 720-284-4823 (Chief has 39 years of continuous Army service under his belt). If you call, ask about his award winning beautiful custom bagger (Black Diamond) that he shows around Colorado too. Green Knights Military Motorcycle Club The Green Knights began in 1999 when a couple of Airmen at McGuire AFB in New Jersey decided to organize base riders as well as host events for rider awareness and rider safety for those that do not ride. Their idea was to create an environment conducive to supporting the rights of riders and to help and support fellow riders as well as to hold charity events. So after gathering a small group as the core of founding members, it turns out that the by-laws they established, the policies they initiated and their mentorship initiative became a standard that is now used on almost every military base in the world. They currently boast 125 chapters worldwide, across all services, with some chapters in Ireland, Belgium, Croatia, Canada and Britain, primarily on Air Force Bases. Don Wood, the President of the Buckley chapter, says that they “are an amalgamation of everyone who rides on base.” Though the membership is primarily veterans, they accept anyone active or otherwise (the VP is active duty). And they hold the “Snyder” run every June to commemorate Michael Snyder who was killed by a drunk driver. There are no dues to join and their meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month. For more info, call Don at 303-921-7208. Or check their web site at: http://greenknightsmmc.org/ If your club would like to be included in future articles about veterans clubs, or if you happen to know anyone else who you think should be included in upcoming articles, please contact us at Thunder Roads Colorado at billm@ thunderroadscolorado.com.
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Model: Adam Shnider
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MARCH 2016 20th Annual Biker’s Ball w/ ALR Post 38 (Fountain) Saturday, March 5TH, 2016 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM American Legion Post 38 - 6685 Southmoor Dr, Fountain, Colorado 80817 20th Annual Biker’s Ball. All proceeds benefit Bruce McCandless Community Living Center in Florence and other veteran programs. (719)392-9901 americanlegionpost38@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/ events/1769921983231363/ 26th Annual Super Show & Swap Meet Mortgage Solutions Financial Expo Center - 3650 N. Nevada Avenue Colorado Springs, CO March 5 - 6, 2016 Sponsored by Law Tigers, RMC Distributing The event will be held at Doors open at 9:00 am on Saturday and 10:00 on Sunday. Admission is $10.00 for adults. Adults ages 65 or older get in for $7.00. Children under 12 are admitted free. The event includes a motorcycle show, swap meet, a charity auction, food, live music and more. Bikes entered in the motorcycle show will be judged in various categories and awards will be given to winners. (719) 487-8005 http://www.pro-promotions.com info@pro-promotions.com 24th Annual Colorado Tattoo Competition 3650 N. Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, COLORADO 80907 Sunday, March 6, 2016 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM As part of the 26th Annual Super Show and Swap Meet, this is Colorado’s largest and longest running tattoo competition. Custom awards in 10 categories including Best of Show. Come Show Us Your Ink! Registration all day Saturday and
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Sunday from 10:00 - 12:00 noon. Entrance to show, plus $10.00 per tattoo entry fee. Phone (719)487-8005 www.pro-promotions.com info@pro-promotions.com High Plains Raceway Motorcycles Only Open Lapping March 6TH, 2016 High Plains Raceway - 93301 East US Highway 36, Deer Trail, CO 80105 Motorcycles Only Open Lapping The High Plains Raceway Motorcycles Only Open Lapping will be held at High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, Colorado on March 6th, 2016. Registration: -$100 pre-registration -$120 if not registered and payed in advance The session structure and length will be dependent on participation. Event Hours: Gates will open no later than 10:00am Drivers/Riders Meeting will be at 10:40am http://www.highplainsraceway.com/ (303)769-4771 Irish Poker Run & Party Saturday, March 12TH, 2016 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thunder Mountain Harley-Davidson 4250 Byrd Dr, Loveland, Colorado Poker Run: 9-11 a.m.: Registration & Breakfast 4 p.m.: Last stop at Thunder Mountain HD & Awards $15 1st hand and $5 each additional hand per rider. $100 gift card to best hand, plus, many more prizes. Party: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. All day St. Patty’s Day celebration! Irish food & drink, Irish music, corn hole, face painter for the kiddos, Irish dancers and much more! ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT REALITIES FOR CHILDREN! https://www.facebook.com/ events/570512079789496/
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Katt’s Life Celebration and Memorial Run Saturday, March 12TH, 2016 3:00 PM The Platte River Bar and Grill - 5995 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, Colorado 80120 **There will be two rides this day. Several have expressed a desire for a longer ride, so for those that want to do the long ride to Palmer Lake, it will LEAVE the Platte at 12:30, and return at around 3. This is an informal, un-lead ride. **Katt’s favorite colors were Purple and Black so those will be the theme colors for the day. Memorial Bandanas & patches will be available for purchase (possibly shirts as well) Cost hasn’t been determined yet but proceeds over and above cost, will benefit charity. ** Freedom Service Dogs is the chosen charity. Katt was an animal lover and her family has said they agree this is how she would have wanted to be honored. Freedom Service dogs rescues and trains dogs to assist Veterans and the disabled. Additionally, they are trying to build a new training facility near Dove Valley. Anschutz has pledged a dollar for dollar match on all donations through April. In Memoria Donation Buckets will be set up at both locations, in true biker style...she would have loved the 50/50 raffle being part of HER celebration. **At the Platte: All motorcycles will be staged for a formal, lead ride in memory of Katt (yes, there will be waivers). KICKSTANDS GO UP PROMPTLY AT 5:30. We want to arrive at Brewskis (2100 E 104th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233) around 6 for Katt’s 44th Birthday Bash. ***Loren Latta (Father), Joan Latta (Mother), Gianpaolo Mosconi (Friend), and several other family members will be in attendance. Mr Latta would like to say a few words, and there will be a time for us to do the same, and Celebrate Kristen. ** There are a few other minor details that need to be worked out but that’s pretty much the gist of it. Please feel free to raise any other concerns! Since there have been some changes in times...we want everyone to be included www.thunderroadscolorado.com
in this update. https://www.facebook.com/ events/482247005292609/ LET’S GIVE HER A CELEBRATION BASH SHE WOULD BE PROUD OF. THIS IS KATT’S DAY!! High Plains Raceway Motorcycles Only Open Lapping March 12TH, 26 2016 High Plains Raceway - 93301 East US Highway 36, Deer Trail, CO 80105 Motorcycles Only Open Lapping The High Plains Raceway Motorcycles Only Open Lapping will be held at High Plains Raceway in Deer Trail, Colorado on March 6th, 2016. Registration: -$100 pre-registration -$120 if not registered and payed in advance The session structure and length will be dependent on participation. Event Hours: Gates will open no later than 10:00am Drivers/Riders Meeting will be at 10:40am http://www.highplainsraceway.com/ (303)769-4771 Corned Beef O’Feast and Running of the Kilts Saturday March 12th – 2:00 PM Frontier Club - 18881 E Colfax Ave # 4, Aurora, CO 80011 The Randy Run for Fallen Bikers is raising money for fallen bikers. The Kilt run is at 2pm and all you can eat dinner at 5pm. There will be door prizes, 50/50 and a silent auction. www.RandyRunFFB.org dennis@randyrunffb.org (720)281-1888 Windjammer Brass Ball Run Cost is $15 for rider and $5 for passenger Saturday, March 19th, 2016 9:00 AM Windjammer Roadhouse Bar & Grill - 3431 S County Road 31, Loveland, Colorado 80537 Registration starts at 9:00 AM with kick stands up at 10:30 AM All Proceeds go to a Northern Colorado family in need. Join us after the ride for door prizes, live music, and award winning BBQ. The Budweiser girls will be there from 4:00 –
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on the Pfeiffer’s.) After lunch, socializing and whatnot, we ride! The route is probably the same as it has been (stay tuned to find out for sure), 12:30 head up to Bruce’s in Severance and from there we head to Shooters Saloon in Brush for some fun, live music and a live auction. Our Fifth FITW benefit ride will be September 11. Keep an eye out for the latest news on that one!!! Should be pretty damn awesome!!! Come join us for a great day https://www.facebook.com/ events/461158444088690/ 2016 CCR Season Kickoff Ride Saturday, April 16th, 2016 at 9 AM CJ’s Sports Bar - 3535 Carefree Cir N, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 Join us as CCR is back on schedule for a 2016 riding season and ready to get rolling on April 16, 2016, a Nice ride East on Highway 24 with a stop at the South Forty Saloon and on through Elizabeth Colo. onward to the Stagecoach in Franktown for lunch, then back on home, just bring money for gas and lunch and this is always a great day for riding and meeting new friends. Breakfast if needed will be available at CJs meeting at 9:00 am and KSU at 10:30. All Bikes and Riders Welcome, as well as cages or whatever else you have. https://www.facebook.com/ events/496000160588125/
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In memory of Kristen Katt”Mosconi By Patrick McCauley As motorcyclists we are constantly reminded of how short and fragile life really is. We are told by non-riders how dangerous they view getting on two wheels with no “cage” around you. We see it as an exhilarating experience, there is nothing like riding free in the wind. We know the chances we take when we saddle up and roll out on our bikes. The feeling is like nothing else in this world. I have always found it to be like a form a meditation. The worries of the day, week, month seem to melt away as soon as I am seated and rolling on the bike. It doesn’t matter if I have the handlebars in my hands or my arms around my “honey”. The ride consumes you and demands your attention. As you ride you greet other motorcyclists with either a wave or a nod. When you stop for lunch, dinner or a just cold one, the common bond of riding sparks conversations and new friendships. It is an empowering feeling taking part in a group ride, be it a poker run or just a large group that decides to ride together. We roll along with the sounds of our motorcycles creating a presence that people around can’t help but stop and take notice. On February 20th I was informed that the cover model and author of our Ladies Up Front article for our July 2015 issue had passed away at the age of forty-three. There still isn’t much information to be had, only that she had passed away suddenly and that foul-play was ruled out. I was shocked at the news because I had just spoken to her at our booth at the Colorado Motorcycle Expo. Her passing has had a profound effect on me and I am still not able to process the fact that she is gone. The sudden loss of her and her presence among us gave me pause and reminded me of how fragile life really is and that we need to live life each day as if it were your last— because one day it will be. You never know when life will be snatched away from you, so savor each moment. Love freely, give to others and drink in each moment and enjoy the precious time you have on this earth with the ones you love. Each new waking day is a gift. Although I wasn’t that close to Katt, I was always struck by 22 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado
her exuberance for life. It was difficult not to be swept up by it. It is always sobering when a bright life ends too soon and I mourn her passing along with her friends and family. Ride free Katt!
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Donny Efta Remember dreaming of owning your own motorcycle? So many choices… so many makes, models, colors and accessories… And once you had that bike sitting in your driveway you started to think of how to change it up a bit. How would you make your bike truly your own unique ride? Airbrush paint work on a bike is the biggest dream of all for any motorcycle owner in the artistic arena of making a bike a true one of a kind. And so Donny’s journey with his all black 2005 soft-tail Heritage began. “I remember I was starting to think he had a little money in his pocket and I wanted to do something that was different “ he told me. When he met Monte Moore of Maverick Custom Paint at a bike show the dream of something different came alive with some great ideas. Monte had a small bike in his booth with portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Mae West and other old time beauty queens on it that was catching several passer byer’s attention. Donnie and Monte started to talk and the dream of something really special was born. Donny has always been a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. It didn’t take long to decide on a Lynyrd Skynyrd theme, after much thought a memorial project to the members of the band who were touring during the time of the tragic plane crash was now in the works. Lynyrd Skynyrd known for their iconic songs “Free Bird,” and “Sweet Home Alabama” lost 3 members of at the pinnacle of success in 1977 when their plane went down. Singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines and vocalist Cassie Gaines. The gas tank would be done in 2009 graced with three portraits of Ronnie Van Zant. About a year later some work on the front fender ws done with four other members Leon Wilkeson, Steven Gaynes Billy Powell, and Allen Collins. Guitarist Gary Rossington who is still alive and still with the band, along with Artimis Pyle the band’s drummer are on the oil tank. The bike’s back fender proudly bares the name Lynyrd Skynyrd over a flag design. Seat has lyrics of the song “Free Bird” the leatherwork done by Dustin Bustos , and includes the date of the plane crash Gillsburg Mississippi , October 20th 1997. If you too are a true Lynyrd Skynyrd fan you will recognize the outline on the primary chrome piece from the “Street Survivors” album cover So what do you with such a fantastic machine, once the work is done, but always a work in progress? Well if the rest of us are lucky you show it! Donnie rides this bike and has had it in several shows. Winning Best Paint, Best of Show and last year at the Black Hills Motorcycle Show in Rapid City SD voted best in show by the public choice. But talking about the awards isn’t what puts the big smile on Donnie’s face. Talking about all of the people he has met who love motorcycles and fellow fans of Lynyrd Skynyrd does. So when the current Lynyrd Skynyrd band members where in Laramie WY at the same time Donnie was, he just so happened to meet one of the band’s roadies and they told Donnie where the band was staying so he went over and 24 Thunder Roads Magazine Colorado ®
parked his bike, and waited and waited … someone came out to smoke a cigarette and came over to see the bike, went in to get the other members of the band who were already in bed. They told him be here by 7 am in the morning. And when Donnie rode up on his Free Bird Bike there were the members of the band waiting for him in the parking lot!! Lead singer Jonny Van Zant gave him a hug and everyone was very appreciative of the work on the bike. So when you are thinking of making a few changes to your bike to make it special, just how special are you shooting for? RIDE ON!!
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Tasty Recipes All of these recipes have been kitchen tested and biker approved.
Souvlaki
2 lbs. pork loin, cubed 1 cup white wine 1/2 cups water 1/4 cups olive oil 1 tbsp. dill, dried 1 tsp Greek oregano 6 garlic, cloves - crushed 1 onion, small sliced 1/4 cups lemon juice 1/4 tsp Greek sage Cube pork loin (or chops) into 1 inch cubes Add to freezer or vacuum bag pork and remaining ingredients Can freeze for up to two months. Allow at least two days to marinate in freezer. If not freezing then marinate for at least six hours. Drain liquids and grill until brown in a vegetable griller or grilling pan (The kind with holes) Serve with warmed pita bread, crumbled feta cheese, raw onions and chopped tomatoes. Place meat, onion, tomato and feta cheese in the center of a warm pita bread and top with Tzatziki sauce. Fold like a taco and enjoy! Servings: 4
Falafel
1 (13-oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 Onion, cut in large chunks 2 Cloves garlic 4 slices Fresh white bread, cubed 1/4 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds 4 small dried red chilies, crushed 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley Salt Black pepper as desired 1 Egg, beaten 1/3 cup Dry fine bread crumbs Vegetable oil for deep frying 28 Thunder Roads MagazineÂŽ Colorado
4 pita bread, warmed and cut in half 4 ounces Shredded lettuce 4 ounces Onion slices 4 Ounces Tomato slices Process Garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, bread, cumin, and chilies in a blender or food processor until smooth, then spoon mixture into a bowl. Add parsley salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Form in 8 balls and coat in toasted bread crumbs. Flatten balls slightly to form oval shapes. Fill a 4 quart sauce pan ½ way with oil; heat to 375F (190C) or until a 1/2-inch cube of day-old bread browns in 40 seconds. Fry Falafel, a few at a time, 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Cut pita bread in half and open to form pockets. Put 2 - 3 Falafel into each pocket with lettuce, onion, and tomato slices and serve hot with tzatziki sauce or add Sriracha sauce for a little heat.
Tzatziki
2 cups plain yogurt or 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup yogurt 1 tsp dill 1/2 tsp thyme 1/4 cups cucumbers, finely chopped 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped 1 garlic, clove finely chopped Finely chop onion, set aside Finely chop garlic, set aside Finely chop peeled cucumber, set aside Mix Yogurt (and Sour Cream) cucumber, onion, garlic and herbs Refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Serve with Souvlaki or Falafel Servings: 8
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News Bytes THE AIM/NCOM MOTORCYCLE E-NEWS SERVICE is brought to you by Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) and the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and is sponsored by the Law Offices of Richard M. Lester. If you’ve been involved in any kind of accident, call us at 1-(800) ON-A-BIKE or visit www.ON-A-BIKE.com. NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) RIDING “OFF THE GRID” -- HOW TO ESCAPE GPS TRACKING ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE Freedom of the Road isn’t that free these days. “We often talk about what you can do to protect your privacy, but more often than not we accept the technology given to us by large corporations with government influence,” writes Gil Mellen, ABATE of California’s rep to the Southern California Confederation of Clubs (SCCOC), “And with that ease our phones store more than just our private information, they are a collection source for who we are, what we do and where we go 24/7.” Turning your phone off or on airplane mode doesn’t cut it either, he explains. In order to truly be undetectable to ANYONE you must use a first line of defense on your phone, such as Silent Pocket. By employing a Silent Pocket “Faraday cage” (conductive material surrounding a piece of equipment to exclude electrostatic and electromagnetic influences) you can block all wireless signals to and from your mobile device. Once placed inside the stylish leather case, your device is completely sealed -- No GPS tracking, NO cellular, NO wifi, NO Bluetooth, and NO RFID scanning or NFC in all frequencies. Additionally, Silent Pocket cases protect your financial information from credit card skimming and scanning. So if you’re heading to a large biker event and want no one to know your whereabouts, simply put your phone inside the case and wherever you go is OFF THE GRID. Once you remove your phone, any missed voicemails, data, or messages are downloaded. Your location is also known at that point. “Silent Pocket is in the privacy accessory market for the long haul.” stated Aaron Zar, Silent Pocket Co-Founder. “As the methods hackers use to compromise security continue to evolve, so will our products.” Silent Pocket is a proud supporter of SAVE THE PATCH and they offer an exclusive 15% off discount code for all BIKERS and ABATE MEMBERS at www.silent-pocket.com: patch16 or call 831-531-8199 or e-mail sales@silent-pocket.com for bulk order discounts. BIKER ATTIRE ALLOWED IN NEW MEXICO COURTROOMS Declaring “A great victory for our community,” Annette Torrez, chair of the New Mexico Motorcycle Rights Organization 30 Thunder Roads Magazine® Colorado
(NMMRO) and National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) board of directors, announced that; We received the following message from Chief Justice Judge Nash concerning motorcycle vests in District Courthouse, “Please be informed that the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department will NOT be requiring members of your organization to turn their vests inside out upon entry into the Second Judicial District Courthouse and its’ Courtrooms in the future.” The NMMRO and the NNMCOC (Northern New Mexico Confederation of Clubs) sent Judge Nash a letter regarding an issue in which Bernalillo Sheriff Officers were asking the Guardians of the Children to remove their vests and turn them inside out so none of the patches were visible. “These vests and patches are what identify them to the abused children who they are there to support in court under difficult circumstance as these children have to face their perpetrators or have to sometimes testify,” explained Torrez. “While we can all benefit from this victory, it is the abused children from our community who will benefit most, as now members of motorcycle community can continue to support and accompany them in court. Your voices were heard as we united in support.” Nash’s message specifically denotes “members of your organization” which is why “it is so important we as motorcyclists join and support the NMMRO, an organization that stands and fights for your rights, freedoms and liberties,” said Torrez, adding; “Thank you to Judge Nash for doing the right thing as we believe our 1st Amendment was being violated. We must also remember that we must be respectful at all times in our courthouse, we must be on our best behavior so that we may continue to wear our patches and motorcycle related attire in the courthouse. I want to thank the Guardians of the Children for bringing this to our attention. Thank you to Double D from The Motorcycle Profiling Project and Attorney Dan Sorey for their support and advice in addressing this issue.” MANIFESTO ON THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY AND FREEDOM OF THE ROAD “I read your recent (NCOM Biker Newsbytes) report and the piece about the NCOM board requesting input on motorcycle issues to discuss at the upcoming NCOM Convention,” writes Keith “Bandit” Ball of Bikernet.com and former editor of Easyriders magazine. “I have a major bitch and a project that could save the custom motorcycle aftermarket and place freedom at the forefront of our nation once more.” WHEN YOU CAN’T GIVE UP, WRITE -- A Brief Manifesto; “Sounds ominous but it’s not, then again it is a tough alteration to current government thinking. And I believe our industry could be at the forefront. Why can’t we prove that Freedom always needs to be a consideration? Why can’t we prove that all the custom motorcycles in the country will never have any significant impact
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If we were successful, this could place Freedom at the forefront in many applications from hot rods, to go carts, to speed boats.” As evidence of governmental regulation usurping personal rights, Ball (Bandit@Bikernet.com) submitted the following news release on behalf of SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) entitled “EPA Seeks to Prohibit Conversion of Vehicles into Racecars”: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a regulation to prohibit conversion of vehicles originally designed for on-road use into racecars and make the sale of certain products for use on such vehicles illegal. The proposed regulation was contained within a non-related proposed regulation entitled ‘Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Engines and Vehicles - Phase 2’. The regulation would impact all vehicle types, including the sports cars, sedans and hatch-backs commonly converted strictly for use at the track. While the Clean Air Act prohibits certain modifications to motor vehicles, it is clear that vehicles built or modified for racing, and not used on the streets, are not the ‘motor vehicles’ that Congress intended to regulate. ‘This proposed regulation represents overreaching by the agency, runs contrary to the law and defies decades of racing activity where EPA has acknowledged and allowed conversion of vehicles,’ said SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting. Working with other affected organizations, including those representing legions of professional and hobbyist racers and fans, SEMA will continue to oppose the regulation through the administrative process and will seek congressional support and judicial intervention as necessary. The EPA has indicated it expects to publish final regulations by
BILL IN WASHINGTON WOULD ALLOW MOTORCYCLES ON SHOULDERS IN TRAFFIC Washington State might give motorcyclists preferential treatment on some highways during traffic jams under a bill that has the support of the state Senate. The measure would give motorcyclists permission to drive on the far left shoulders of divided highways when traffic is moving under 25 miles an hour. “It really is about relieving congestion,” said State Senator Tim Sheldon (D-Mason County), the bill’s sponsor. He tried passing a bill last year that would have allowed what’s known as “lane splitting,” allowing bikers to ride between cars stopped in traffic, but that bill failed. Sen. Sheldon told CBS King5 News in Olympia that his proposal would alleviate traffic and make highways safer for motorcycle riders in heavy traffic. ”When congestion basically stops traffic, a motorcyclist… they’re vulnerable to over-heating as well as being rear-ended.”
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TEENAGER CAUTIONED AFTER SERIOUSLY INJURING MOTORCYCLIST A 14-year-old boy was recently “cautioned” by police after causing “life-changing injuries” to a motorcyclist by tying a rope between two trees on a woodland path. The 17-year-old rider was rushed to the hospital with serious neck and wind-pipe injuries after hitting the rope while riding in woods near St Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK, and he spent seven weeks in the hospital including two-and-a-half in an induced coma. The boy, who admitted responsibility under questioning by police, was issued a youth caution for causing grievous bodily harm without intent. He must also attend sessions with the Youth Offending Service.
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A car load of Irish Nuns is sitting at a traffic light in downtown Dublin, when a bunch of rowdy drunks pull up alongside of them. “Hey, show us yer tittiess, ya’ bloody penguins!” shouts one of the drunks. Quite shocked, Mother Superior turns to Sister Mary Immaculata and says, “I don’t think they know who we are; show them your cross.” Sister Mary Immaculata rolls own her window and shouts, “Piss off, ya’ fookin’ little wankers, before I come over there and rip yer balls off and shove em’ in yer fookin’ filthy mouth” Sister Mary Immaculata then rolls up her window, looks back at Mother Superior, quite innocently, and asks, “Did that sound cross enough? _______________________________________________ George Phillips , an elderly man from Walled Lake, Michigan, was going up to bed, when his wife told him that he’d left the light on in the garden shed, which she could see from the bedroom window. George opened the back door to go turn off the light, but saw that there were people in the shed stealing things. He phoned the police, who asked “Is someone in your house?” He said “No, but some people are breaking into my garden shed and stealing from me.” Then the police dispatcher said “All patrols are busy, you should lock your doors and an officer will be along when one is available”. George said, “Okay.” He hung up the phone and waited 3 minutes. Then he phoned the police again. “Hello, I just called you a few minutes ago because there were people stealing things from my shed. Well, you don’t have to worry about them now because I just shot and killed them both; the dogs are eating them right now,” and he hung up. Within five minutes, six Police Cars, a SWAT Team, a Helicopter, two Fire Trucks, a Paramedic and an Ambulance showed up at the Phillips’ residence and caught the burglars red-handed. One of the Policemen said to George, “I thought you said that you’d shot them!” George said, “I thought you said there was nobody available!” *True Story. Don’t mess with old people. They’ve been around, they know stuff. _______________________________________________ How do you make 5 pounds of fat look good? Put a nipple on it. Learn From Your Parents Mistakes..... Use Birth Control. www.thunderroadscolorado.com
What was the original point & click interface? A Smith & Wesson. ________________________________________ Five surgeons from big cities are discussing who makes the best patients to operate on. The first surgeon, from New York, says,” I like to see accountants on my operating table because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered. ”The second, from Chicago, responds, “Yeah, but you should try electricians! Everything inside them is color coded.” The third surgeon, from Dallas, says, “No, I really think librarians are the best, everything inside them is in alphabetical order.” The fourth surgeon, from Los Angeles chimes in: “You know, I like construction workers. Those guys always understand when you have a few parts left over. ”But the fifth surgeon, from Washington, DC, shut them all up when he observed: “You’re all wrong. Politicians are the easiest to operate on. There’s no guts, no heart, no balls, no brains, and no spine. Plus, the head and the ass are interchangeable.”
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