VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 NOVEMBER 2012
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National Photojournalist Cooper Chilton
Nina “Biskit” Shearon Layout and Graphic Design Artist (GDA) itsbiskit@yahoo.com
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We are dedicating this entire edition to GRATITUDE. And I know when times are hard, and I have met hard times many times in my life and stood toe to toe with him, it’s really those moments that shape us and truly bore into our soul and we walk away different, but better equipped to just deal, down the road.
Ronny Mangrum aka ” Rebel Ron”
Joey Shearon Multi-Regional TN Sales 615-854-6657 Joey@thunderroadsmagazine.com
Here’s just a minor example; it’s 12:18am on a Sunday night, the 21st, right now and Biskit didn’t get off work at WallyWorld until 8:00pm, so I’m editing and fine-tuning while she continues to work on article pages to have the mag to printer at 6am, but we constantly Instant Messenger one another back & forth about stupid stuff and it’s nice to have someone to burn the midnight oil alongside. See, I’m grateful for the company rather than bitchin’ about the work hours. There’s only 2 sides to life; negative or positive and it’s always your choice which one you’re going to draw to you.
Mechele MacDaniel Regional Director Middle Tennessee 615-496-1493
Ray “Easy Does It” Cole Regional Director Knoxville, Tennessee (865) 640-5711
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Fernando “C.C. Rider” Rodriquez Middle Tennessee Sales, Contributor, Photography Do YOU have what it takes to be the next Regional Director for the Chattanooga area? Give us a call 615-792-0040
Do YOU have what it takes to be the next Regional Director for the Memphis area? Give us a call 615-792-0040
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Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon
1528 Matlock Drive Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Corporate Office: 615-792-0040 Fax: 615-792-7580 e-mail: thunderroads@charter.net
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I had a nasty IBS that started last Monday and did the enemas and the Epsom Salts and had days of only liquids but Saturday, when I woke up to go to attend Harley Davidson of Cool Springs and watch Bubba Blackwell do his “thang”, I felt better than I had all week and it was such a beautiful day and so many bikers come out to support Bubba, I paused at one point when I was watching the table while Brian went to talk to one of the tech guys and just started thinking about the people that went thru my “Hell Week” every single week of their lives and that was their normal. We just don’t realize how blessed we are until we literally walk in a different pair of shoes, but I was so grateful to be back to my own regular.
ROLLING THUNDER Bob “Bulldog” Ousley
Da’Olde & Mitzi Alaska Correspondents
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We also want to give prayers of gratitude that Super B. has made it through his rounds of chemo and will be with us for several more quality years. He was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer but the man is literally tougher than pig iron and the only affects he had from the chemo was losing his beautiful white/ silver hair, but when it comes to cancer all vanity goes right out the door. So, Amen & Hallelujah as we just don’t know what we’d do without that old curmudgeon. They broke the mold on that man and we want him with us, always. He’s our Jack Nicholson of Nashville. We love ya’ dude. So, this year at Thanksgiving, whether you’re eating a turkey with all the trimmings or just a little roasted chicken, count your blessings and the best way to always forget your troubles is to help someone else through theirs’. No good deed goes unnoticed. Give Thanks. We love ya’ bikers.
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by: nina “biskit” shearon & toni “mama thunder”mccoy shearon From the moment you step foot in shop at LONE WOLF TATTOO, there’s a good vibe. I’ve always had a 6th sense about people; auras and surrounding space, and this Shop gave off nothing but harmony……which is highly unusual in a tat shop. There’s standardly so many egos and drama, my first reaction to even having to do an interview brought back many bad memories of all the tat shops I was dragged in and out of during the late 60’s and throughout the 70’s by my oldest brother. But this Shop IS most definitely different and unique. This Shop is not about competition and rivalry and underlining drama, this shop is about serious Artists producing top-notch quality art on skin. Biskit and I were eager to get started and after being introduced to BEN DIXON, Co-Founder along with his stunning wife; STACEY DIXON (not present for interview, but Stacey is involved in the mystic world of Paranormal Activity, as is Biskit, so they will do a future interview together), we began with Biskit holding her iPhone up by Ben, as he had a client in the chair he was working on, and I close by in a chair with my iPhone to ask the questions that Biskit had diligently composed. But of course, I never stay on script and wing-it with just about everything in life. More fun that way, right? However, I did take the gist of her questions and flipped them just a tad. *The young man in the chair was gracious enough to let us conduct our interview while Ben added on a 2nd wolf cub to the original tat going back 4 years ago, that represented his 2nd child blessed into his life. On his bicep half-sleeve (he) was the massive, strong Alpha wolf, with his petite but proud Wife wolf standing alongside of him and their wolf cubs at their feet peeking out of rocks and foliage. Kick-ass black & gray “realism” tat; Ben’s specialty. TRM: So, Ben, you now have 3 locations (our interview took place at the Broadway Store) and word on the street is if you’re going to get a tat, this Shop houses more talent under one roof, bar none. What’s your back-story? BEN: Seriously, I’ve known since 1st grade that I would always do something, be something, not of the norm. I come from Indian heritage and am proud of my lineage. I used to stare at my 1977 KISS album LIVE 2 and be mesmerized by the graphics. TRM: So, what transpired in your life to get you right here where you are today? BEN: I’ve always been drawn to the creative process in any venture. I drew album covers for a bit and that transitioned into apprenticing under Ron Kevie of Forever Yours tat studio in Nashville when I was 20 years old. Another mentor was Paul Booth, who is famous now for his art. I was also a special effects makeup artist for movies. In 2003 I did FX make-up for “Scarecrow” and then while doing FX make-up for the movie “Dark Harvest” in 2006, I met Stacey, my muse. We worked on “Wolf’s Bane” movie together doing make-up and special effects. Our relationship was and continues to be a very unique and inspiring collaboration. TRM: Do you have a particular style or preference of artwork that you do? BEN: The black-gray “realism” is my favorite, but I’ve been engaging more in color and perfecting my own style with that element. It’s totally different but I enjoy the challenge. Brandon, one of our 15 Artists that call Lone Wolf their tat home-base, is exceptional with color tats. TRM: How many tats do you approximate you’ve done since you were 20 years old? BEN: Probably a little over 10,000. I average (4) large-scale ones’ a day and there’s always smaller ones’ thrown in there somewhere throughout the day. It’s a passion thing, and not meant for the lazy, unfocused or those that don’t demand perfection of themselves for each and every single tattoo. TRM: O.K., see, I totally “get that” and was just wondering, where do you draw the line? Or is there a line? Like, it’s not like you’re doing your artwork on canvas…..it’s human skin, and it’s there for life, well, in theory, thank God we have lasers now (which Lone Wolf offers) to remove somebody’s Saturday night bad idea. BEN: See, and that’s the thing, I personally will NOT work on someone that shows up drunk, and not just because alcohol in
your system accelerates the bleeding process, but because this is art on skin and it’s meant to be permanent and actually mean something. TRM: Because every tattoo tells a personalized story or has great meaning to the owner, right? BEN: Yes. And if you’re just stumbling in here drunk with your buddies, I won’t participate in your spur of the moment whim to do something cool and hey……why don’t we all go get a tat together? That’s not cool at all……that’s just stupidity. Now, come in here sober, sit down and talk to me about what you’ve actually put some thought process into and you’ve got my respect and full attention and I’ll give you my best. TRM: Wow! I’m impressed. A tat-man with integrity. You may just be a breed onto your own, dude. BEN: I’m self-admittedly old school and want to be able to stand behind every piece of art that I place on skin, with pride. I also won’t do the new neon paint as its’ phosphorous based and not good for you, over time. TRM: So, what was the most unique tat you’ve ever done? BEN: I actually did a very personal tat on my Grand Dad when he was 87 years old. He had 2 tats that he had gotten back in 1930’s that cost him 2 bucks a pop. Crazy. But my hands were actually shaking a little when I was doing his tat as I just wanted it to be my gift to him and you know…. perfect. TRM: What’s the longest time you’ve spent on one tat at one sitting? BEN: 7 hours. But there was this back piece I did that took 60 hours over a 6 month span of time. It turned out incredible, if I do say so myself. Very proud of that one. TRM: What is the absolute weirdest place you’ve ever done a tattoo for a client? BEN: I did a tat on a guys’ penis and let’s just say that from here on out, when he gets an erection, the tat will grow along with him. TRM: Yeah, but there comes an age when even Viagra won’t meet your needs. BEN: True, but he’ll still always have a very colorful “tool”. (Biskit and I are unable to compose ourselves for some time cracking jokes about tools in the workshop that don’t work but just “hang” around.) TRM: What would be your best advice to someone looking to get a tattoo? BEN: Just give the concept its’ due diligence and at least have some type of vision that you can verbally describe to your Artist. We’re all very imaginative and can literally give wings to any idea that you have, but there has to be at least a seed of a beginning point and we can go as far as you want to go from that one little seed. We’re the Artists but we’re commemorating your memory or an important aspect of your life. *Interviewer’s notes: Ben is one of the original Founders of U-TAT (United Tattoo Artists of Tennessee). A group founded out of necessity to govern legislation which effects tattoo artists not just of TN, but nationwide. *LONE WOLF is their own sponsor for FULL MOON TATTOO th & HORROR FEST, an annual event which will be held March 29 thru the 31st of 2013. Another collaboration of Stacey and Ben’s, to be held at the Nashville Convention Center. *Ben is proud in noting that he did every one of the Dixie Chicks little “chick tracks” on their feet and also a majestic Phoenix Tribal piece on Keith Urban’s forearm. *Ben has 12 years of martial arts under his belt…..black, or course. This interview was a pleasure to do and we look forward doing FACE 2 FACE with Stacey Dixon, because as any smart man will acknowledge, behind every great man is a completely equal, great woman.
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FRESH, SHREDDED BEET SALAD 1 Tbl. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil CABBAGE & SAUSAGE STUFFING (for any meat) 1 Large Beet; peeled & shredded 1 Tbl. Real Horseradish 1 lb. Bulk Italian Sausage (get at Deli; run thru grinder) 1 Squeeze of Lime Juice (use little plastic lime 3 Cups of Chopped, Fresh Cabbage as the leftover keeps good in fridge) 1 Large Carrot; Shredded 2 Tbls. of Parsley 1 Celery Rib; Chopped 4 Stalks of Scallion Stalks; chopped thin 1 Small Onion; Chopped 1 Tbls.of Regular Mustard or Gourmet 2 Tbls. Half & Half Toss everything together with your fingers, 3/4 tsp. Poultry Seasoning gently; making sure that all of the shredded beet Sa;t & Pepper to Taste if completely coated with dressing. If you like 3 Cups of Seasoned Stuffing Cubes beets, you are going to love this recipe! 1 Egg; Lightly Beaten 3/4 Cup of Chicken Broth or Stock HAPPY THANKSGIVING, BIKERS! In a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium high heat and just let it sit. Don’t move it around. Let it get good and brown on the bottom......brown = flavor. Remove with BATALI’S SIMPLE PEAR TART slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels, keeping one MARIO *I copied this down from the show in shorthand, but go to their on-line Tbl. of drippings at bottom of pot. Add the cabbage, car- site for more in-depth elaboration. rot, celery and onion to reserved drippings. Cook over 5 Ripe, Firm Pears; peeled & cored and then medium heat until tender. Stir in cream, poultry seasoning halved lengthwise and salt & pepper. Add stuffing cubes, egg and sausage; 4 Tbls. Real Butter toss to combine. Stir in enough broth/stock to reach de1/2 Cup Sugar or Splenda sired moistness. Also add a half stick of butter at this time. 1 tsp. Salt Transfer to a greased 11x7 baking dish. Bake covered for 1/4 Cup of Cinnamon 30 minutes at 325 degrees. Uncover, spray with butter 1 Pkg. of Quality Puffed Pastry cooking flavored spray and bake an additional 15 minutes Premium Vanilla Ice Cream or Homemade longer to get a good, crunch-crispy top. Fabulous! Whipped Cream Preheat oven to 375 degrees POTATO PUMPKIN MASH-UP In a large ovenproof saute pan, melt better 3 Cans of Pumpkin Pie Filling over medium-high heat. Once it starts bubbling, 1 Box of Premium, Instant Idaho Mashed Potato Mix sprinkle in the sugar. Add pears to pan, cutUse Half & Half for Instant Potatoes, not regular milk side down. Cook until sugar begins to turn light 2 Tbls. of Parsley golden brown. Sprinkle generously all over pears 1 Stick of Real Butter with cinnamon. Take off heat and top with puff Salt & Pepper to Taste pastry; tucking edges down into the pan. 2 Tbls. of Rosemary Transfer to oven and cook for 25 minutes or until Mix instant potatoes as per box directions. Heat up your pasty is a darker, but still golden, crispy brown. pumpkin pie filling in microwave. Gently fold your pump- Top with ice cream or whip up a bowl of homekin into your prepared mashed potatoes. Add in the other made whip cream with just a cup of heavy whipseasonings and blend together. This has the most richest ping cream and one cup of confectioner’s sugar texture and unique taste. Divinely Different. and a Tbls. of real Vanilla. Whip in a cooled aluminum or glass bowl until stiff peaks form. This OFFER UP A GRATITUDE PRAYER FOR THAT tart is so simple you’ll be making it often. WHICH BRINGS YOU TRUE JOY. It is absolutely scrumptious. K.I.S.S. page composed & edited by: Toni McCoy Shearon aka “MaMa Thunder” of Thunder Roads Tennessee
CLUBS
Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs of the The Great State of Tennessee www.tenncoc.com Officers for the 2010-2011 year Tenn COC are as follows: State Chairman Byrdman 1%er A.O.A. Outlaws M.C. COC Chaplain Pastor Ron Baptiste Covenent Confirmers M.C. (615) 384-9010 State Treasurer Doc 4 Way In MC
Legacy Vets M.C. Velvet Hammer MC. White Bikers M.C.
ORGANIZATIONS BACA
www.bacausa.com Volunteer State Chapter-Lebanon, TN (865-951-4224) E Volunteer State Chapter-Vonore, TN (615-715-5039)
BIKERS WHO CARE
www.bikerewhocane.org Bikers Who Care is a organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to
supporting The Dream Factory of Clarksville, TN by sponsoring Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for seriously ill children
BLUE KNIGHTS
many American prisoners of war were left behind after all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the future veterans from being left behind should they become prisoners of war-missing in action. We are committed to helping American veterans from all wars! ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 1 TN Pres. Robert E. Ousley, Murfreesboro, 615-754-0673, www.rollingthundertn1.com ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 2 TN Pres. Gerri Tramel , Soddy-Daisy 423-843-1061 www.rollingthundertn2.org ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 3 TN Pres. Clay Tumlin 865-457-4507 rttn3@comcast.net ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 4 TN Pres. Doug Grissom 423-538-4356, www.rollingthundertn4.com ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 5 TN Pres. Joseph E. Kilpatrick,Memphis 731-658-5829 C901-355-4848 http://www.rollingthundertnv.com
State Secretary Webmaster Infidel T-Rat US Military Vets MC Nashville
The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles. www.blueknightstnv.bizland.com
AIM/NCOM Attorney Tom Monceret 1720 Plaza Tower Knoxville, TN 37929 (865) 546-0405
CMT/ABATE, Inc. is not a •Biker Club”, but a nonprofit, political organization that was formed to preserve feedom and safety for all Tennesseans who enjoy motorcycling. Our major goals are to modify existing laws that are detrimental to motorcycle safety and enjoyment, and to enact new legislation in support of motorcyclists who ride in Tennessee. If you are concerned about preserving personal freedom and motorcycle safety, we urge you to join. Local charters play a major rote in making CMT/ABATE, Inc. an effective organization by contacting their area legislators to inform them of how the local membership feels about issues affecting motorcyclists. PO BOX 1991 MADISON, TN 37116 615-860-1991 Office Toll Free 866-462-2283 (866-GOABATE) (615) 6838616 - Fax Email; Information: lnfo@cmtabate. com
SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS Action Not Words - NOW! Riders organizing to support and defend this country. A political movement of riders. All riders welcome! In addition to welcoming members of any other organization or affiliation. Welcoming non-riders and supporters as well. sonsoflibertyriders.com
MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS FOUNDATION OF TENNESSEE
Donnie Anderson 865-806-2097 www.shrinershq.org
AIM/NCOM Richard M. Lester 7334 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Ste.200 Conoga Park, California 91303 800-531-2424/1-800-on-a-bike www.onabike.com
Tennessee Member Listing 2011-2012 4 Way In M.C. American Steel M.C. AOA Outlaws M.C. Black Pistons M.C. Bond Slaves M.C. Bikers for Christ Confederate Drifters M.C. Copperheads M.C. Covenant Confirmers M.C. Currahee M.C. Grim Reapers M.C. Highlanders M.C. His Laboring Few M.M. In Country (Vietnam) M.C. Iron Horseman M/C Keltics M.C. Mountain Rebels M.C. Nashville Firefighters M.C. New Attitudes M/C Peacemakers M.C Rock Foundation M.C. Southern Souls M/C Southern Journeymen M/C Sons of God M.C. Sons of Pennyrile M.C. Southern Sons M.C. Tri Cities M.C. True Sons M.C. US Military Vets M.C. Vietnam Vets
CMT/ABATE
WWW.MAFT.US
MAFT is a non-profit 501-C-3 tax-exempt organization. We believe that educating the public to have the proper respect for motorcyclists as well other highway users will reduce accidents and deaths on our highways. We hope to reduce motorcycle accidents caused by inattentive drivers resulting in avoidable right of way collisions. Our Campaign Save A Life program is teaching new drivers in our High Schools awareness and defensive techniques to avoid these accidents. MAFT honors the survivors, the lost and the families of these accident victims at a Vigil each autumn. = Awareness, Respect and Education MAFTINFO@AOL.COM 615-799-8600
Motor Maids, Inc.
A diverse group of women motorcyclists united through a passion for riding while fostering a positive image and promoting safe riding skills. www.motormaids.org
PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS www.PatriotGuard.org
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact PGR State Captain Annette (Dreamcatcher) 615974-3046
ROLLING THUNDER TENNESSEE
www.rollingthundertn1.com Rolling Thunder®, Inc.’s major function is to publicize the POW-MlA issue. To educate the public of the fact that
ROLLING THUNDER®, INC. Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 Pres. Mike Morel Martin Tn 731-431-2411 www.rollingthundertn6.com
T.H.R.C.A.
The Tennessee Honda Riders Club www.mthrc.org
Kerbela Motor Corps
TN VALLEY RIDERS
Fayettevilte,TN Web page: tennesseevalleyriders.org Doesn’t matter what you ride or who you are everyone welcome. No dues, Fun Riding Group helping those in need. For more info triplef@cafes.net
GWRRA
We are the world’s largest single-marque social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing & Valkyrie motorcycles and, some would say, the world’s largest family. Dedicated to our motto, Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-reigious and non-political organization. http://www.gwrra.org
MID SOUTH RIDERS
TENNESSEE CHAPTERS Inspiration Riders/ Knoxville #64 Rays Of The Son/ Kingsport # 199 Choo-Choo Wheels OF Worship/ Chattanooga #204 Christian Motorcyclist Association Lakeway Warriors / Morristown #999 Lions of Judah/ Nashville #405 Knights For Christ/ Columbia #448 Prayerborne Eagles/ Clarksville # 467 Blood Bought Bikers/ Cookeville # 614 Gatekeepers/ Cleveland # 615 Outriders For Christ / Tullahoma # 616
Steelhorse Prophets/ Jackson # 709 Wheels Of Grace / Memphis # 710 Cumberland Cruisers For Christ/ Crossville # 802 Rescued Riders / Dayton # 856 Holy Spirit Reigns / McMinnville # 887 Tennessee River Disciples / New Johnsonville # 896 Reelfoot Light Riders/ Union City # 897 Ransomed Riders / Covington # 898 Forming chapters / Murfreesboro, Pulaski, Dyrsburg
Revelators Motorcycle Ministries
Bristol TN Meeting and ride 1st Sat each month @ Burger king on west state st @ 830 am more info frank@ 423-963-5850 chaplin john @423-323-8812 ww.revelatorsmm.com
Road Riders for Jesus Ministries
Dickson TN. Meeting, 2nd Saturday each month @ Farmers Rest., @ 9 AM, more info, Mike @ 615-828-6446, www.roadridersforjesus.org
Three Degrees Masonic Motorcycle Club
Contact: Grang Chapter Secretary @ e-mail: ironmason@hotmail. com or Past President: Free Bird @ freebird3d@yahoo.com
Southern Cruisers
www.southerncruisers.net #435 Beech River #282 Highland Rim #273 Bristol #000 Memphis #034 Chatanooga #006 Middle #058 Clarksville #059 Montgomery Bell #410 Copperhill #077 Northeast #323 Covington #483 Northwest #285 Crossroads #153 Shiloh #320 Cumberland Gap #246 South Central #423 Eagle Bluff #001 Tennessee Valley #211 Golden Circle #130 Upper Cumberland #250 Greenville #193 West Tennessee
Wheels Of Faith Ministry
A nondenominational organization with the purpose and goal of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through word & work, and to provide a Christian atmosphere where we gather and ride our motorcycles. www.wheelsoffaith.com
Cornerstone Riders #940
Women on Wheels Cool Lady Cruisers Chattanooga, TN joandcharlie@bellsouth.net
Cookeville, Tennessee see our web site for more info www.ConfederateSonsAssociation.com or e-mail larrybarnes@ConfederateSonsAssociation.com Murfreesboro, TN Meets 3rd Thurs 7pm Shoney’s on Broad Street 615-631-6295 Dwight Bond www.cmausa.org
Mercy Hands Street Ministries
P.O. Box 1515 Dickson, TN 37056 931-670-2351
Hog Heaven Ministries Harley Riders for Jesus
Vic Richardson 931-729-1091 hogheavennmislries@yahoo.com
GOLD WING TOURING ASSN. CHAPTER HARPETH VALLEY RIDERS Contact Damy & Joyce Emter, Chapter Directors Phone: 615-244-1456 e: DannyEmter@msn.com
American Legion Riders
(Post 95, Eastridge,TN) Open to American Legion Members and
Associates. We participate in parades, ceremonies, and promote motorcycle safety. We also provide a social atmosphere for Legion members who share the same interests. Join us for Fun, friendship and interesting motorcycle rides. ezriderintn@aol.com
Black Sheep
Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ is more than just a motorcycle club. It’s a motorcycle ministry of men and women that ride for Jesus: helping and serving H.O.G. members and chapters across the country. For more information contact Jeff Pierce 615.653.5065 or visit our web site: wwwblacksheephdfc.org
Road Riders for Jesus Motorcycle Ministries
Chattanooga, TN. Meeting and ride 3rd Sat each month @ City Cafe on corner Lee Hwy and Bonny Oaks @ 11:00 AM more info Johnny @ 423 605 5026 ,www.roadridersforjesus.org
ASSOCIATIONS
If you would like to learn about history and can prove a Confederate ancestor then you should join the Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Cavalry. We tour battlefields. museums, pubs, and more with our knees in the breeze. We raise funds for non-profit groups, put up historical markers, defend Southern Heritage, and much more. For more info on the SCV call 1-800-MY-SOUTH or visit the web page at www.scv.org. For more info on the Mechanized Cavalry call Ronny at 931-374-8368 or visit the web at www.scvmc-csa.org
Christian Motorcyclists Association
The Biker Church
Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org
Confederate Sons Association
Meetings held the 2nd Sunday of the month @ Shady Rest Biker Bar,Timbte,TN www.midsouthriders.com
Organized in 1975 for the purpose of reaching the motorcycle world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The only requirement for becoming a member of CMA is that you be a Christian. Tennessee State Coordinator: Dan Neal, 615-7589773. or dneal23@comcast.net.
Christian Motorcyclist Association Lakeway Warriors / Morristown #999
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Cavalry
W.O.W.
HOG CHAPTERS Mule Town Chapter The Dragon Chapter, Maryville 931--540-0099 865-977-1669 www.muletownrider.com Eastern Tennessee Chapter Nashville Music City 865-457-7893 Chapter 615-242-6067 Ghost River Chapter Collierville, TN Northwestern ghostriverhog.com 731-885-1792 Golden Circle Jackson Chapter Thunder Creek 731-627-2288 Chattanooga Chapter 423-892-4888 Middle Tennessee 615-771-7775 Tri City Chapter 423-283-0422 Murfreesboro Chapter 615-849-8025 615-242-6067 Tuckessee Clarksville Chapter The Dragon Chapter, Maryville (931)648-1607 865-977-1669 Golden Circle Jackson Chapter Twin Lakes Morristown Chapter 731-627-2288 423-586-5343 Memphis Chapter webguru@memphishog.com Upper Cumberland Chapter 931-526-3139
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By “Biker Bob” Warford There’s a Biker image that goes back to the early fifties and a lot of us still enjoy the feeling it gives us. We all think we’re Jonny (Marlon Brando) in the ‘Wild One’ or Jax Teller on the “Sons of Anarchy’. And nothing delivers that feeling more than joining a club and wearing a patch. In fact, Harley Davidson not only promotes that “tough Biker” club image in the products they sell but also in their Harley Owner’s Group Chapters (they wear patches too). Harley’s skulls, flames, bike designs and HOG all mirror bike clubs. (Sure HOG claims they aren’t a “club” but they charge dues, wear patches, have officers and organize membership events. If it walks like a duck…) My point is most of us want that “rebel” image and that “on the edge” feeling of belonging to a bike club. It’s like Halloween all year round. But, some riders are a bit more serious than the weekend funnies. Figure out what you are and be honest with yourself! If you want to wear a patch, here is what you need to know. Traditionally, there are three different collection of patches Bikers wear on the back of their jacket or vest. • A one piece patch design • A two piece patch design • A three piece design: Usually has a rocker on the bottom (called this because its shape is that of a rocking chair’s wood base), art-work in the middle (often considered the club’s logo) and finally on top, an upside down rocker that is the club’s name. Believe it or not, these different patch configurations mean very different things. 1. If you just ride your bike on weekends and aren’t ready to commit full-time to the Biker life style you would most likely prefer a one-piece patch design like a HOG Chapter patch. This isn’t to say you have to be Boy Scouts or that you’re society’s drone if you wear a one-piece patch. There are great clubs that ride hard, love riding and have a strong commitment to the Biker life style that wear a onepiece. These clubs are referred to
as “family” (many have men and women members) or “service” clubs. But one-piece patch wearers are not “Outlaw” Bikers and are not apt to be represented on a Gangland episode. 2. If you are looking for a stronger commitment to the Biker life style than this weekend warrior bit, you might join a more serious club that sports a three-piece patch configuration. Most “serious” Clubs wear three piece patches. Some three piece clubs are even more serious than most and they wear the 1% patch or tattoo. Note; I know some guys think they can play at this stuff, (that Halloween thing) without any problems, Some are so foolish they wear make-believe colors like from the Sons of Anarchy. Maybe to them that is fun (seems pretty childish to me…) but never and I mean never wear the 1% patch if you aren’t the real deal. 3. This 1% patch is a one percent symbol inside of a diamond. Several books have been written about what the 1% patch means and some even got it right. I suggest you read Bill Hayes’ “The One Percenter Encyclopedia” for excellent explanations and variables. I know clubs that don’t literally break laws but are outside the mores of society, and they wear the 1% patch. To me they are America’s last cowboys, our last free riders. The 1% expression originated in Hollister California after the supposed riots there of 1947. An AMA spokesperson trying to separate their membership from the reported motorcycle troubles said 99% of motorcycle riders are law abiding, only the 1% cause trouble. But after an over-reaction by authorities some Bikers took to the 1% moniker as a protest against the status quo. They
were proud to be among the 1%. 4. And then there are those 1%ers that are pure outlaws, literally. We should thank these Bikers for letting us know who to give a little space to. The 1% patch is a considerate way of telling me something I might have been too stupid to notice otherwise. My advice to you is to respect that 1% patch even if you’ve never heard of the club name on their back. Note: most 1% clubs are men only. In one, two and three-piece patch clubs you might see women wear the same patches as their men. And there are all-women clubs that wear three-piece patches. But you seldom see a woman wearing the same patch her man wears if he is a 1%er. 5. Before you go thinking you are now schooled in the patch thing, you need to know there are exceptions. There are old one-patch clubs who came up with their patch design long before these guidelines existed. Some of these old clubs wear the one-piece patch and the 1% patch and don’t take prisoners. But, they are the exception, most one-piece patch clubs are family or riding clubs, not outlaws. These guidelines are followed by most new motorcycle clubs. 6. You may have seen one-piece patch clubs who designed their patches to look like three patches. Some do this because that happened to be the design they wanted, but others do this so they can play at being what they are not. They want us to think they wear three-piece patches. I think it’s that Halloween thing again. So be careful not to take yourself too serious when you decide your patch configuration. My advice to you is to not “pose”. Be what you are. 7. To add to this confusion, two-patch clubs run the gambit. Some twopiece patch clubs are bad to the bone others are boy scouts. We’re lucky to have guidelines but it ain’t written in stone. Some folks just can’t be told how to dress. There are a few other issues you need to consider. One is a name. Search your name on line and see if anyone else has it, most clubs have websites now days (I can’t believe I just wrote that). You will be amazed by how many names are already taken. I know a group of Silicon Valley engineers and businessmen who were mostly
“week-end warriors” and decided to wear a patch and innocently picked a name they thought was cool and “fresh”. They ordered patches, stitched them on and rode around town for a couple of months. But after a while they discovered there was another club in another state that already had the name they chose. This other club was of the serious variety. They were suspects in a murder investigation and were wanted for other crimes. These Silicon Valley family guys couldn’t cut that patch off their vests fast enough. Even with these options, when most people consider wearing a patch, they think only in three-piece patch terms. For some there is no other choice than to be a three-piece patch club. To them anything else would be like drinking alcohol-free beer. Usually, three patch clubs follow traditional lines of charging dues, having mandatory rides and requiring new members to go through a probationary period. If that is what you are planning and you think the three-piece patch is right for you, remember law enforcement targets three-patch clubs and refers to them as “gangs” sometimes without any supporting evidence of gang activity. All some of these clubs have to do is ride their motorcycles in a group (something cops do often) and they are considered outlaws. If you wear a three-piece patch you may get pulled over a bit more often. Of course, a biker I know insists if you ride in a large group of bikes that wear the same three-piece patch you will get pulled over less often. There are truths to his claim. Talk to a three-piece patch wearer and ask him his thoughts on the benefits of flying a patch. My final thought? I may be just foolin myself with all of this. Looking for a reason to the markings of mavericks and trying to find rules in a rule-less life style might be silly. I just hope I got enough right to help you make a few choices that might keep you safe. If so, you’re welcome, if not, oops.
WITH LOVING GRATITUDE… November, 2012 I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! to my best friend and husband, Brian, and to our son, Joey, for single handedly busting their ass and building the entire back half of our HOME. And to Johnny and David that pitched in when they could. But Brian and Joey, whether it comes out pitch perfect or a smidge off, don’t make no difference to me because I know that it all came from the deepest part of both of y’all’s hearts. I love you both so much for your loyalty to FAMILY. Thank you both. MaMa Thunder
Chaplain’s Corner Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc. www.covenantconfirmers.org Founder of Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic Inc. www.tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org TN.COC State Chaplain www.tenncoc. homestead.com Member of NCOM Christian Unity Council www.facebook.com/NCOM.Christian.Unity Pastor Ron’s messages can now be downloaded off the website Leadership Skills can now be downloaded off the website “Pure in Heart” Matt.5:8 “Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God” I found this very simplistic scripture to contain one of the most profound “breakthrough” messages in the entire bible. When you break this down in the Greek and look up the definitions of each word, you’ll find revelation knowledge! First of all the word “Blessed” means “Empowered to Prosper,” there is a supernatural power that God give His people to prosper in every area of their lives, financially, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Then it makes another profound statement; “The pure in heart” when you look at the Greek word “Pure” the definition of that word is where we get our medical term “Catheter.” When a catheter has to be installed in the human body it is to drain out the “impurities” of the body. And the word “Heart” does not apply to the physical heart it is referring to the “spiritman.” Then the word says “for they shall see God.” This is not talking about seeing God physically but seeing God move in your life. So this scripture reads; “Empowered to prosper are those that have a spiritual catheter, for they shall see God move in their lives.” This “spiritual catheter”
is to drain out all the impurities in your life so you can be empower to prosper and see God move in your life. These impurities can be un-forgiveness, pet sins and iniquities. A lot of Christians think that if they just go to church faithfully, volunteer in the church, give offerings, pray, read their bible, that God will somehow bless, heal, and restore their lives, and when it doesn’t happen, they get upset with God, blame God and either go back to a life of sin or they get caught up in a religion that teaches them they are suppose to suffer. But we all have asked the big question; “Why ant it working?” Could the answer be right in this very simple verse? The reason we are not “Blessed” empowered to prosper, the reason we do not “See God” move in our lives is because we are not “Pure in heart” we don’t have this “spiritual catheter in our spiritman.” If the human body gets backed-up, it will cause sickness and even death. If we can’t forgive, can’t get rid of our pet sins, the we are “backed-up” and we can’t prosper, can’t hear from God, can’t see God move in our lives and we become frustrated with God. The problem with the modern day Church is it keeps asking God for things that violate His word, He can’t empower us to prosper, He can’t move in our lives regardless of our activities in the local church, because we are not “Pure in heart,” we have impurities, were backed-up, some are just full of crap! God blessed (empowered to prosper) David because he “was a man after God’s own Heart,” David had other brothers but yet God blessed him, David was mistreated by his brothers and by his own father, then he was mistreated by King Saul, but yet he managed to forgive them all and soon became King over all of Israel, because his “heart was pure” he didn’t let un-forgiveness back up in his spiritman. Joseph was the same. He also had other brothers and God chose to bless him above his brothers. His brothers beat him, cast him into a ditch, sold him into slavery, he was put in prison for something he didn’t do, but yet he ended up being the right hand man of Pharaoh himself. Joseph didn’t let un-forgiveness back him up. Both David and Joseph were “blessed and they saw God move in their lives, because they both were “Pure in Heart.” Until next time, keep your face in the wind and your kickstand up. To be found faithful, Pastor Ron
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NEWS BYTES NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) FATALITIES FALL IN MICHIGAN AFTER HELMET LAW REPEAL “The numbers speak for themselves,” said Vince Consiglio, president of ABATE Michigan, in announcing a decrease in motorcycle deaths since the state repealed their mandatory helmet law. Despite dire predictions to the contrary, motorcycle fatalities actually have dropped by 7% based on statistics obtained from the Michigan State Police and the Michigan Secretary of State. On April 12, 2012, the requirement for motorcycle helmets was amended to allow adult choice for bikers 21 and older, providing they completed an accredited motorcycle-safety course or had a minimum of two years riding experience. According to an ABATE press release, from 2011 (pre-amendment) to 2012 (post amendment) motorcycle fatalities dropped from 89 to 85 in Michigan, a 4.5% reduction. During the same time period, the number of motorcycle registrations increased from 261,658 to 266,589, so ABATE concludes; “If the fatality rate is adjusted to the total of motorcycle registrations it shows that the fatality rate has decreased from 0.034% to 0.031% since the helmet-law amendment - a seven percent reduction.” “This data proves conclusively that the helmet-law amendment had no adverse effect on motorcycle safety,” Consiglio told The Detroit News. DEER TAKE DEADLY TOLL ON MOTORCYCLISTS “When a deer collides with a vehicle that weighs a couple of tons, the fragile animal almost always gets the worst of it. When a deer meets a motorcycle on the roadway, both the rider and the deer may suffer the same fate,” stated the Washington Post in reporting on research by AAA that found that seven of the eight people who died in crashes involving deer over a three-year period in Maryland and Virginia were motorcyclists. Nationwide, the auto club said, about 70% of deer-crash fatalities involve motorcycles. “Because they are riding on two wheels, motorcycle riders and their passengers are especially vulnerable when they smash into a deer,” said John B. Townsend II, an AAA spokesman. The deer mortality rate becomes most evident this time of year, as the mating season has more deer on the move. Their carcasses by the roadside attest to the danger that the lure of romance poses for them and for drivers. In 2010, the latest year for which there are national statistics, 403 people were killed in accidents involving deer. MOTORCYCLE THEFTS DECLINE A total of 46,667 motorcycles were reported stolen in 2011, and 17,199 of them were recovered, according to a report released today by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. That compares to 49,791 stolen bikes in 2010, a decrease of 6%. California, the most populous U.S. state and the one with the most stolen motorcycles since the NICB began collecting data in 1996, retained its top spot with 5,927 thefts last year. It was followed by Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Indiana. The state reporting the lowest number of thefts was North Dakota (21) followed by Wyoming, South Dakota, Vermont, Alaska, and Montana. Recoveries of stolen motorcycles were largely proportional to thefts, with California the leader in recoveries (2,085) followed by Florida (1,334), Texas (965), Indiana (769), and North Carolina (725). The overall average time of recoveries was 31 days. July and August were the biggest months for thefts in the U.S. last year, with more than 5,000 each, compared with 2,147 in February, the report shows.
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“UNFAIR” TICKETS LEAD TO PROPOSED FREE MOTORCYCLE PARKING IN NYC City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), an avid Harley-Davidson rider, is pushing for legislation that would make motorcycle parking free throughout the five boroughs. “We get tickets a lot,” Vallone said of motorcyclists in the Big Apple. “That is unfair.” At issue are muni-meters; “There is no way for a motorcycle rider to affix a muni-meter (receipt) to their bike in a way that it won’t blow away and it won’t be stolen,” Vallone said. State Assemblyman Michael DenDekker (D-Jackson Heights), a fellow motorcyclist who recently received a $65 parking fine, has joined with Councilman Vallone in supporting a law to give motorcyclists a free ride. Due to what he calls “a faulty system,” DenDekker said making parking free for some 38,000 motorcyclists in New York City would put the brakes on the problem while being an environmentally sound move because motorcycles generate less pollution, need little space and use minimal gas. “It would be a great idea to encourage other alternate forms of transportation like we’re doing right now with bicycles,” DenDekker said. “We also need to do that with motorcycles.” Joe Sessa, director of New York City Harley Owners Group, said the parking situation in the city is only getting worse, and American Brotherhood Motorcycle Club president John Cartier said bicyclists get help from the city, while motorcyclists don’t. “We pay $42.50 in registration fees and pay our taxes, too. We make our contribution and we’re not getting anything back. We just want a level of equality.” R.I. SALES TAXES HIGHER FOR MOTORCYCLES THAN CARS Normally, if you’re buying a new car and you have a trade-in, you will only be charged sales tax on what you pay. But Rhode Island riders are roaring mad about an old law that forces motorcycle buyers to pay taxes on the full price of the bike regardless of the value of your trade-in. Richard Unsworth of North Scituate, RI complained to a local news station that he was burned by $600 in excess sales tax when he traded in his old bike on a new Harley-Davidson. “When I went to the registry I expected to pay about $1,100 in taxes,” he said. “When I got done, it was like $1,700!” That’s because Unsworth was charged sales tax on the full price of the motorcycle, even though he had a trade-in valued at $7,500. “My tradein was taxed back in 1999,” he added. “I’m paying again for the same $7,500! I don’t believe it’s fair.” An investigation by WPRI-TV Call 12 For Action uncovered a law in Rhode Island that only allows passenger vehicles to get a reduction in sales tax for the trade-in. Passenger vehicles, according to the law, do not include motorcycles or pickup trucks. “This was a law that was actually passed in the 1940s when pickup trucks were mainly used by farmers and motorcycles weren’t that popular,” said RI Tax Administrator David Sullivan. “Now that it’s 2012, things have changed, but clearly the law hasn’t.” According to Sullivan, the revenue hit would be about $5-10 million a year if the General Assembly were to change the law to include all vehicles. That’s not expected to happen in the near future. Although there have been several attempts by legislators to make the change, but it’s been shot down every time.
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LEGAL BATTLES CONTINUE OVER MONGOLS CLUB COLORS An unprecedented federal government effort to seize the Mongols Motorcycle Club’s trademark has quietly become a quarter-of-amillion-dollar headache for the Justice Department, reports McClatchy Newspapers. Four years after prosecutors grabbed national headlines by seizing the Mongols’ logo, an appellate court must now sort out what the federal government might owe the club’s attorneys. It could be a lot, in a free-speech case that’s also a cautionary tale about aggressive federal use of forfeiture to seize private property. “What they did was an outrageous violation of the First Amendment, and an absolute abuse of forfeiture and trademark laws,” American Civil Liberties Union attorney David Loy told the paper. Rebuking prosecutorial overreach, a federal judge in Los Angeles ordered the Justice Department to pay $253,206 to Loy and Alan Mansfield, an attorney with Consumer Law Group of California, who successfully challenged the prosecutors’ attempt to seize the Mongols’ trademark. Forfeitures are big business for the federal government. Last year, the Justice Department seized some $1.8 billion worth of forfeited assets. Typically, these are ill-gotten gains from drug trafficking, financial fraud and other criminal activity. Los Angeles-based prosecutors claimed a huge haul in October 2008 when they announced mass indictments of Mongols MC members, and in addition to physical assets such as motorcycles, firearms and other property, prosecutors sought to claim the Mongols’ trademarked name and logo. “If any law enforcement officer sees a Mongol wearing his patch, he will be authorized to stop that gang member and literally take the jacket right off his back,” then-U.S. Attorney Thomas P. O’Brien declared at the time. But a judge in Los Angeles ruled last year that prosecutors had gone too far. The judge reasoned that the trademark belonged to the organization, not to individuals, and therefore unindicted club members should still enjoy the right to use it. Last February, another federal judge added that the Justice Department had to pay for the trademark fight because the government “violated settled First Amendment and trademark law.” “The novelty of the government’s position did not make it substantially justified,” U.S. District Judge David O. Carter ruled. “Rather, it took unlawful action based on an ungrounded and unsubstantiated legal theory, and without sufficient factual support.” Because the complex case “arose at the intersection of forfeiture, trademark and First Amendment law, “ Carter added, attorneys deserved the fair-market rates of between $525 and $650 an hour for the 461 hours spent challenging the government.
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The Justice Department is appealing the judge’s order 11/1/11 to pay, 5:06 however, PM with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals likely to hear the case next year. PALESTINIANS CRACK DOWN ON MOTORCYCLES Lawmakers in Gaza have continued their draconian campaign against motorcycle usage, taking the bold step of banning the import of spare parts for motorcycles into the ancient Palestinian city. Interior Ministry official Hassan Akashed has admitted that the move aims to directly reduce the number of motorcycles, which he claims are a main cause of car accidents. According to visordown.com, motorcyclists in the city have been subject to an ongoing crack down, banning them from riding after midnight, and restricting women from riding. The Interior Ministry recently announced that it was banning women from riding bikes or being pillion passengers, to limit accidents and “protect community values.” Israel’s blockade of Gaza has meant that parts for cars have been impossible to get hold of and the cost of maintaining them has become unsustainable for most. As a result, motorcycles have seen a huge surge in popularity. Just five years ago there were only about a dozen or so motorcycles in the city, but the number of motorcycles in Gaza had grown to around 15,000 by 2010. EUROPEAN BIKERS PROTEST VEHICLE-INSPECTION PLAN Thousands of motorcyclists rolled into Belgium to protest an EU proposal for regular mandatory bike inspections. The law would be “expensive and useless,” said representatives from the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Association (FEMA) who met with European Union officials EU headquarters in Brussels as more than 4,500 motorcycles roared through the city’s streets, protesting the proposed law that would introduce mandatory EU-wide road-worthiness tests for motorcycles. The new EU-wide regulations would supersede national safety inspection rules for four-wheel and two-wheel vehicles, and FEMA said the law would offer “no benefits expected in terms of safety, as proven by several independent studies.” Members of Belgium’s Federation of Angry Bikers (FBMC) turned out in large numbers for the protest. “Only 0.3 percent of motorcycle accidents in Belgium and 0.6 percent in Europe are due to technical problems,” FBMC head Joe Verrecke told the Belgian news agency Belga. QUOTABLE QUOTE: “We keep having to choose among candidates who are so stupid they want the job, and so egocentric they think they can do it.” Orson Scott Card (1951-), American author and political activist.
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living a good life and actually making an effort daily to do good for other people. No chit. Oh…gotta’ give a shout-out or rather a paws-high to Magoo Giddis from Sevierville, TN who showed up at Thunder Pete and was telling me all about his riding experience from Tennessee to Maryland. Magoo is a certain Biker Beagle that we helped make more famous for all his riding escapades and travels across America. I love you Magoo! and his parentals; Sandy & Ronny, are just as wonderful as Magoo (but their fur is just not as soft and their ears are way too short).
G.O.T. (Girls of Thunder) of course we just had to go through. Amazing! All the locals boasted to us that during the Spring, Summer and late into Fall there is something happening on the beach 6 nights a week, be it a live music, bonfires all up and down the beach, rollerblade contests on the Boardwalk or who caught the biggest Marlin from any one of 3 major Charter boats………..this beach town won our hearts’ very easily. But then, we totally adore beach life and “beachheads” know why…..it’s just a state of mind. There’s something about an infinity ocean and a full moon, it’s magical. Plus, as we were driving down “The Strip” we saw a big sign that read “Big Pecker’s” and we were laughing because just 2 doors down was another restaurant named “B.J.’s “. We loves us a town with a naughty sense of humor! by: toni mccoy shearon Ocean City Bikefest, or O.C.B. as the “regulars” call it, is held in Ocean City Beach, Maryland every September, and when our newest Publishers; “The 3 Amigos”; Rhino, Big Head and Hillbilly asked us to come launch their Premiere Edition, we all agreed it was a no-brainer. I mean, come on, how can you not love a 4 mile straightaway aka “The Strip” that starts wherever, but ends up perfectly at the big-waves beach with a 3 mile long, classic wooden Boardwalk that USA Today declared it as one of “The Top 10 Great Boardwalks”? Up and down the Boardwalk are unique, quaint little shops where you find literally anything you want; unique, one of a kind clothing, or famous saltwater taffy, fried Twinkies, a year-round Fair and Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum, which Brian next to Tallest Man On Record
Friday night everyone was jazzed as STEVE PAPAS, the Owner of The GREEN TURTLE and The BLUE OX, very graciously hosted and offered up the entire wrap-around front deck of the BLUE OX as a launch Premiere Party, where all the G.O.T. GIRLS (Girls Of Thunder) and HOGS & HEROS, a phenomenal Club that the 3 Amigos have been involved in for many years that assist in a wide variety of children’s charities, and easily over 1,000 bikers turned out to shake hands with the new Publishers of Thunder Roads MD/DE/DC and to thank them for representing their respective states. I gotta’ be honest with you, it was truly an emotional gathering to see all these bikers come from so many surrounding areas just to give thanks to these 3 guys that they didn’t know from Adam, for bringing a Thunder Roads to their state that would now give all the bikers information on events, legislation and national articles. Information is Power! and all the bikers just wanted “The 3 Amigos” to know their gratitude. It was such a positive evening where everyone had a blast being outside on a gorgeous clear night filled with stars, and just the right amount of chill in the air for a lightweight leather jacket. Steve was also offering up this huge vat of a “hot toddy”, cinnamon apple cider with a hefty amount of dark rum added in…..it really was delish and sure warmed up my toddy.
Saturday, the all-time, across the biker world community, known as the Numero Ono day of any bike rally, was spot-on gorgeous weather. In fact, the entire time we were there the weather was perfection. Sunkissed days with a refreshing ocean breeze and cool, crisp nights but not cold, just cool. People were telling us last year was a rainy washout, but seriously, when we attend a Rally it’s like The Rally Gods approve and always show their approval by bestowing said Rally with glorious weather. Comes from Custom Raffled off by Hogs & Heroes
We were set up at just 1 of 5 different Thunder Zones all over Ocean City Beach. We were set up at Jolly Rogers Amusement Park. The park was closed, but not for the KATHYMICHAEL, for taking what must have been a tremendous amount of time and diligence towards making sure that whatever Thunder Zone you stopped at there was always a major jewelry vendor, leather vendor, hat/belt vendor, tee shirt vendor, parts vendor and a great food vendor. That just goes to show that while this Bikefest is young, they really have common sense by not placing vendors competing with one another at any given location. Way to go, girl! You damn sure nailed it. Oh, and if you don’t try the French fries covered in an authentic Cheddar and White cheese combo melted with giant lumps of the freshest and sweetest crabmeat I’ve ever eaten in my life (and this coming from a Florida Beach Bunny), then you have missed out on one of the most divine “munchies” cuisine of all time. I know the Green Turtle and Blue Ox serve them, but locals told me almost all the pubs serve them that way. OMG! It was definitely worth the 900+ miles just for these Cheesy Crabmeat Fries alone! Seriously. *I’m working on copycat recipe now. Rally, it’s Season was over. There is virtually a massive amusement park every 20 blocks, but I was really curious as to why they close up so soon because like I said, the weather was perfect and had it been open I’m sure in conjunction with the O.C.B. they would have made mucho surplus revenue. This Bikefest is thrown in full accommodation of the local B.B.B., which is how all bike events should be as it literally is a win-win for the town’s coffers, but all the businesses have increased sales and that’s not just The Strip, but outreaching for 50 miles or so, bikers were exploring all the many antique shops, superb seafood pubs and restaurants. It’s so much easier when the police are glad to have the bikers in their city instead of treating us like descending hostile aliens. So, kudos to O.C. police officers for joining in, chilling out and just letting bikers have fun as long as it didn’t endanger anyone. It virtually makes all the difference in any rally’s vibe. So since Hillbilly had everything covered at Thunder Pete’s Zone, Super B., our one son Joey and Brian and I headed down to the Boardwalk to check out the staggering amount of bikers there taking in all the free big-name bands, delicious Fair food and kick-ass vendors. I have to give props to
In closing, I just have to tell you that who knew? We damn sure didn’t and we’ve been at this for 13 years! Who knew there was an annual rally in Ocean City Beach, Maryland, that approx. 150k bikers turn out for 4 days of fun, fabulous food and just hang together and relax in a beautiful setting? We didn’t, but we damn sure do now, and just like everything else, we make sure that our readers learn right along with us. So, mark your calendars “ThunderHeads”, because this is definitely one Bikefest we want you to attend and then e me and let us know how much you loved it because you definitely WILL! Guaranteed. WE’D ALSO LIKE TO THANK PRODUCER/FOOD VENDORS; MIKE ALEXANDER, PRODUCER/SPONSORS: CLIFF SUTHERLAND AND PRODUCER/OPERATIONS; REBEKAH JONES THANK YOU RHINO, BIG HEAD & HILLBILLY FOR ONE FABULOUS BIKEFEST & YOUR MAJOR HOSPITALITY AND THE OPP. TO MEET YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILIES. WE’LL BE BACK FOR SURE!
Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: In September I rode to Americus, Georgia, for “The Ride Home.” This is an event sponsored by many veteran organizations and started about 10 years ago by Rolling Thunder members to honor former prisoners of war and the families of missing in action service members. Sponsors contribute money to pay for transportation, lodging and meals for these honored guests. Georgia Southwestern State University partnered this year and we were able to use their athletic building, the Storm Dome, for the official ceremonies and the big banquet. The event began on Friday, September 21, at the Andersonville Civil War Cemetery where two wreaths were laid in honor of two service members missing in action in Vietnam. Jo Ann Shirley spoke on behalf of her brother, Lieutenant Bobby Marvin Jones, the only Air Force Flight Surgeon missing from the Vietnam War. He disappeared 28 November 1972 in heavy weather while piloting an F-4 fighter jet about 18 miles Northwest of Danang. Dr. Rev. Chuck Gass & Rolling Thunder South Carolina State Director Barry Burke spoke on behalf of SSG Stephen Jonathan Geist shot down over the Ho Chi Minh trail while on a reconnaissance mission 26 September 1967. The Andersonville cemetery holds many of the Union soldiers who died in the Prisoner of War camp. This camp is well known for its horrible conditions and inhumane treatment of the prisoners. The site in now home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and honors prisoners of war from all wars. The Ride Home is held in conjunction with National Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day. A day when the prisoner of war flag is considered a national ensign and flies directly below the American flag and above all others. After the wreath laying we rode back to Americus to get ready for the evening banquet and the Missing in Action Remembrance Ceremony. 19 family members helped with the missing man table ceremony by turning a glass upside
down as a sign that their loved one has not come home. A special table was set for SGT Bowe R. Bergdahl who is being held captive in Pakistan by the Haqqani Network. On Saturday the police escorted about 350 motorcycles around Americus to waving flags, salutes and hands over hearts by thousands of patriotic Americans. The ride ended at the Storm Dome where we held our Recognition Ceremony and 126 invited honorees received a medal and special recognition for their sacrifice for our freedom and the nation. During this ceremony former Korean War Corporal David Mills told us about his being the only survivor of a battle between 87 Americans and over 1,000 Chinese. He was wounded 6 times in the legs, twice in the head and once in the arm. He was captured and survived because he professed to his Chinese interrogator that he was a Christian. Two years ago he met his interrogator at a veteran reunion and learned his Chinese interrogator was a Christian educated by missionaries in China before the Korean war. It was an amazing story of survival and faith. During the weekend the first annual Prisoner of War activist conference was hosted by a new organization called Honor, Release, Return. The purpose of the conference was to brainstorm new paths to gaining government action to obtain release of our prisoners of war still being held in Southeast Asia by the Vietnamese and North Koreans. Honor, Release, Return is committed to achieving government action and is planning a protest march on Washington DC for April 9, 2013, to demand the government release the classified documents associated with the unreturned prisoners and engage in negotiations for their return. Time is short if we are to be successful in bringing these men home. Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still enjoy and support politicians who will bring back the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those still missing because their quest for closure has not ended. Live the good life and ride for those can’t. Bulldog
BOSWELLS 18TH ANNUAL TOY PARADE & RIDE Date: 11/03/2012 - 11/03/2012 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Centennial Park 2500 West End Ave. Nashville TN 37203 Contact phone: 615-256-0737
TOYS FOR TOTS DICE RUN Date: 11/03/2012 - 11/03/2012 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Recycle Biker Shop 747 W Poplar Ave. Collierville TN 38017 Contact phone: 901-861-0130
Presented by Boswell’s Harley-Davidson, Music City H.O.G. Chapter & Ring of Fire H.O.G. Chapter. Nashville’s oldest & largest toy parade, escorted route thru downtown. Boswell’s H-D gift to first 500 riders! Registration & staging begins at 10am at Centennial Park in Nashville. Coffee, Drinks, Baked Goods available. KSU at 1pm. Parade ends at Boswell’s H-D on Fesslers Lane. After party with live music, food & drinks. All bikes welcome, bring a friend! Ride benefits the Metro Police Dept Charities. Cash donations and educational toys requested. FMI call 615-256-0737 or visit www. boswellsharley.com.
Located behind Bike World (bicycle shop). End at the Fillin Station Southern Thunder. FBO at 11am. Prizes: 1st $500, 2nd $200, 3rd $100. $20 cash/toy registration per bike/person. Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots.
IN MEMORY OF...DOWNED BIKER FUND Date: 11/03/2012 - 11/03/2012 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Robertson County Courthouse Square 405 North Main St. Springfield TN 37172 Presented by Robertson Charter CMT/ABATE. All proceeds go to Robertson Charter “Downed Biker” Fund. $25 gets you in the ride, an event t-shirt (silk-screened with the name of the person you want to memorialize), into the party after the ride, dinner, and will help a fellow biker. See us on Facebook. TOY RUN Date: 11/03/2012 - 11/03/2012 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Servants Heart Ministry Warehouse 307 W. 11th St. Columbia TN 38401 Contact email: Robert.bates@tn.gov Contact phone: 615-969-9908 Registration at the Servants Heart Ministry Warehouse (near S & G Cycles). 10:00am - Kickstands up. The ride will begin & end at the warehouse. Cost is $10 per person plus 1 new Toy, Lunch is included. Proceeds benefit Servants Heart Ministry. Servants Heart Ministry provides food & clothing to those in need. Come help a child have a Merry Christmas! FMI contact Rob Bates 615-969-9908 or Robert.bates@tn.gov.
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16TH ANNUAL HWY 41 TOY CONVOY Date: 11/04/2012 - 11/04/2012 Time: 11:00 AM Location: Coffee Middle School I-24 Exit 111 on Hwy 55 Manchester TN 37355 Contact phone: 931-857-3643 Katy Bring a new unwrapped toy to brighten a child’s Christmas. All vehicles Welcome! $5.00 per carload. Line up 11am. Roll out 1pm. Rain or Shine. $10 to show. Door prizes. Virgil T & Friends. Motorcycle, car, truck, & 4x4’s. Trophies awarded!
A Koala is sitting up in a gum tree ... ……smoking a joint, when a little lizard walks past and looks up and says, “Hey Koala ! What are you doing?” The koala says: “Smoking a joint, come up and have some.” So the little lizard climbs up and sits next to the koala and they have a few joints. After a while the little lizard says his mouth is dry and he is going to get a drink from the river. But the little lizard is so stoned that he leans too far over and falls into the river. A crocodile sees this, swims over to the little lizard helps him to the side, and then asks the little lizard: “What’s the matter with you?” The little lizard explains to the crocodile that he was sitting smoking a joint with the koala in the tree, got too stoned and fell into the river while taking a drink. The crocodile says he has to check this out, so he walks into the rain forest, finds the tree where the koala is sitting finishing a joint, and he looks up and says “Hey you!” So the koala looks down at him and says: “Shiiiiiiiiiiit, dude ...........what in the hell is in that water you drank?!!”
I mowed the lawn today, and after doing so I sat down and had a couple ice cold beers. The day was really quite beautiful, and the brew facilitated some deep thinking on various topics. Finally I thought about an age old question: Is giving birth more painful than getting kicked in the nuts? Women always maintain that giving birth is way more painful than a guy getting kicked in the nuts. Well, after another beer, and some heavy deductive thinking, I have come up with the answer to that question. Getting kicked in the nuts is more painful than having a baby; and here is the reason for my conclusion. A year or so after giving birth, a woman will often say, “it might be nice to have another child.” On the other hand, you never hear a guy say, “You know, I think I might be ready to try another kick in the nuts.” I rest my case.
Mike had been in police work for 25 years. Finally, sick of the stress, he quit his job and bought 50 acres of land in Alaska as far from humanity as possible. He sees the postman once a week and gets groceries once a month. Otherwise, it’s total peace and quiet. After six months or so of almost total isolation, someone knocks on his door. He opens it and a huge, bearded man is standing there. Name’s Cliff, your neighbor from forty miles up the road. Having a party Friday night. Thought you might like to come at about 5:00....’ ‘Great’, says Mike, ‘after six months out here, I’m ready to meet some local folks. Thank you.’ As Cliff is leaving, he stops. ‘Gotta warn you. Be some drinking.’ ‘Not a problem’ says Mike.. ‘After 25 years being a cop, I can drink with the best of ‘em’. Again, the big man starts to leave and stops. ‘More’n likely gonna be some fighting too.’ ‘Well, I get along with people. It’s all good. Thanks again.’ ‘More’n likely be some wild sex too.’ ‘Now that’s really not a problem’ says Mike, warming to the idea. ‘I’ve been all alone for six months! I’ll definitely be there. By the way, what’s the dress code?’ ‘Don’t much matter. Just gonna’ be the two of us.”
Women or Men....Blonde Jokes Are Fun: I was telling a blonde man friend of mine: “Christmas is on a Friday this year.” My friend replied; “Let’s hope it’s not the 13th.” A woman phoned her blonde neighbor man and said: “Close your curtains the next time you & your wife are having sex. The whole street was watching and laughing at you yesterday.” To which the blonde man replied: “Well the joke’s on all of you because I wasn’t even at home yesterday.” A blonde man spies a letter lying on his doormat. It says on the envelope “DO NOT BEND “. He spends the next 2 hours trying to figure out how to pick it up. A blonde man was driving home, drunk as a skunk. Suddenly he has to swerve to avoid a tree, then another, then another. A cop car pulls him over, so he tells the cop about all the trees in the road. The cop says, “That’s your air freshener swinging about!” While creating women, God promised men that good and obedient wives would be found in all the corners of the world. And then He smiled and made the earth round.