june 2012 by Florida Full Throttle Magazine

Full Throttle Magazine

June 2012

ISSUE #188

Table Of Contents

YOU DON’T SAY? 8 LETTER FROM THE EDITORS 22 DIVA ANGELS 38 FROM THE PEN OF BIG AL 40 CHARLIE’S BACK YARD 42 DEW DROP INN 44 OL’ CHARLIE 3 FINGER

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MONTHLY DEPARTMENTS 3 FRAN HAASCH 10-12 CRUISIN’ CALENDAR 15 FT SALES STAFF 26-29 CLASSIC RAMBLINGS 45 FUNNY BONES 59 ORLANDO MAP ADS

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FEATURES 5 SORE ASS RUN INFO 17 RIDE TO WORK DAY 24 JASON SHOULTA BENEFIT 26-29 CLASSIC RAMBLINGS 46 THUNDER CARTOON 47 SPARK PLUGZ 48 THE WALL 51 ORGANO GOLD 50 TEDDY’S TRAVELS 54 FT & DNA CYCLES BIKE 56 RIP GAR 59 HOMETOWN CORNER 60 HERE COMES THE RNC

CLASSIC BIKE RAMBLINGS BY BOB DEMOSS

NEW MONTHLY SHORT STORIES ON PEOPLE IN THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY

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The month of June starts off with a bang for Full Throttle! Saturday June 2 features “Motorcycle Night With the Clearwater Threshers”. This is a great time that starts with a FREE concert by The Greg Billings Band, FREE parking, a FREE ticket to the Threshers baseball game, one FREE drink at the Tiki Bar, a pre-game lap around the field on your motorcycle, a poker walk, a FREE motorcycle bike show with $850 in cash prizes and a FREE fireworks show after the game! Wow ... that’s a great night of fun! The following Saturday features our annual “Soaked & Sore Ass Run” that starts at Skyway Jack’s in St.Petersburg and ends in Key Largo! This will be our 15th Annual Run and it will go on rain or shine! Riders get a limited-edition t-shirt, a patch and a certificate of completion. Bikes leave St.Pete between 9:00am and 10:00am and must be in Key Largo by 8:00pm. This overnight run isn’t for everybody but it’s something you won’t forget! See the ad inside this issue. That same weekend (6/10), the Salvation Saloon will have their second annual chili cookoff at Stix Billiards in Palm Harbor. The tastings begin at 12:30! The 4th Annual Freedom Fest Festival was a huge success! The event was held in Oldsmar on Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-27) and the crowds were huge! The Alter Eagles, Diamond Gray, Jaded, Trigger City Trio, Stormbringer, Greg Billings and The Black Honkeys rocked the crowds day and night! The event was rain-free and we will have a complete recap in next month’s edition! I want to take the time to wish my son Paul a very happy birthday on June 3. He is in the Navy and will be deployed to the Middle East this month and I want him to know we will pray for him everyday ... love ya Paulie! I also want to wish Big Al a happy birthday on 6/21. Damn Al, how old are you going to be this year 95 ??? I want to wish my beautiful granddaughter Ashlynn a happy #7 birthday on 6/27.... I love you punkin! Last but not least, I want to wish Tracy a happy anniversary on 6/8. Wow, we made it 16 years now that’s a miracle!!! Have a great June, good luck on 6/19 Debi and I hope to see everybody on the Sore Ass Run!

Here we are, bring on the dog days of Summer! It’s going to be hot out there for at least the next 3 months so be sure when you are out riding, you stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and USE SUNBLOCK as the sun causes skin cancer and the best time to ride is also the worst time to be in the sun. Grab the spray on stuff so you don’t have to get your hands a greasy and slippery and away you go! Be safe and be smart out there when you are riding over the summer. June is going to be a great months as Full Throttle has two great events happening in the beginning of the month. June 2nd we are having a bike night at the Brighthouse Field in Clearwater where the Threshers play. This is a fun event that we have been part of for the past few years. If you ride to the game you also get a free concert by Greg Billings, a free ticket to the game, a free beer or drink from the Tiki bar and fireworks after the game. We will also be having a charity poker walk around the park that costs $10 per person with half of the proceeds going to the charity and half to the winner of the poker walk. Second, is June 9th, The Full Throttle Soaked and Sore Ass Poker Run. We are starting in St. Pete and ending in Key Largo. There are 7 total stops on this run and it is going to be awesome! As of press time I know we have around 50 rooms booked at the original hotel and numerous other rooms booked in other local hotels. This ride is going to take all day and is over 300 miles in total one way. Full Throttle Magazine & Multi-Media is a free printed monthly motorcycle magazine as well as a weekly e-mail blast, almost 8,000 fans on our Facebook fan page, a great website and a live interactive weekly webshow. What we do is sell advertising to people who want to be seen by the motorcycle community. We can sell them separately or as an entire package. Of course we started with the monthly magazine and we will be celebrating our 16th anniversary this November. But, the world is growing and so is our readership and the availability to get more info to the average biker with the internet, Facebook and our newly remodeled website. What I am getting at is that we can help your business be seen by the biker community. Weather you have a charity ride, want to promote your business, sell a bike, sell insurance, have a biker product you think the bikers would like or just want to get your name out there as a place for bikers to go. Full Throttle Magazine & Muti-Media is the place to spend your advertising dollars! Be sure to go check out our newly remodeled website at www.floridafullthrottle.com Duo Branding and Carlos Perez did an amazing job making our website look new and fresh. We have blogs, places for ads, event pictures and recaps, featured Full Throttle events, a great looking cruisin’ calendar page and much more! When you are checking out our page, be sure to input your name and e-mail address to our weekly e-mail blast towards the bottom of our home page! We send out an e-mail every Wednesday or Thursday with all the events coming up that weekend and a few weeks coming up. It’s a great way to plan your weekend rides and much more! I would like to wish my Brother Paul (my hero) a happy birthday as well as my daughter Ashlynn a Happy Birthday. She turns 7 this month. I would also like to wish all the Fathers out there a very special Happy Fathers Day especially my Dad and Grandfather who I get to see everyday at work, and I am very lucky for that.

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SAT. JUNE 2 - PLANT CITY BIKE FEST - Bike show registration from 5pm-7pm with Live Music, Restaurants, 50/50, vendors and MC'D by Radical Randy. For more info call 813-754-3707 or 1-800-760-2315 or www.plantcity.org SUN. JUNE 3 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Steet (CR 478 & NW 3rd. St) Webster FL. 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $5.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral(for sale by owner) registration $10.00. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $18; covered 10' x 10' $10. ATM provided by FL ATM SERVICES always on site. Contact: Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@aol.com Info: 800-832-7396. Reservations: 352-628-4656. www.myspace.com/ webstercyclemeet JUNE 2 - BIKE NIGHT AT BRIGHTHOUSE FIELD WITH THE CLEARWATER THRESHERS - Gates open at 5pm game starts at 6:30pm. Ride a bike and get a free ticket to the game, free drink at the Tiki Bar, Ride on the field before the game, fireworks after the game. Bike Show with cash prizes, Poker Walk around the stadium and Greg Billings will be playing before the game from 4 till 5:30pm. Sponsored by Fran Haasch who will also be throwing out the first pitch of the game. For more info call 727-467-4457 JUNE 2 - 2nd Annual Sunset at the Beach 5K Walk - 5pm Registration begins at Holiday Inn Harbourside, 401 Second Street, ph 727595-9484. Registration on June 2nd is $25 per adult. $5 child ticket for ages 6-12, under 6 free. The walk begins at 7:30 pm. Purchase tickets before and after the walk for opportunity to win 50/50 drawing (need not be present to win) and fabulous gift basket drawing (must be present to win). Drawings will be right after the walk. All proceeds benefit BRA Bikers Raising AwarenessÂŽ, a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization. All of BRA's funds pay for local breast cancer patient's living expenses going directly to the source, such as utility co., rent, mortgage, insurance, groceries, etc. Donations of non-perishable food items, gift cards, old cell phones and ink cartridges will be gratefully accepted at the event, more details: info@bikersraisingawareness.org or call 727-698-0078. www.BikersRaisingAwareness.org. JUNE 2 - Chrome Horse Harley Rentals Annual Poker Run Fundraiser - 10:30-11:30am Registration at Land O' Lakes Moose Lodge #1903, 7623 Land O' Lakes Blvd, ph 813-996-2871. MAP Detailed maps will be provided for a scenic ride. Ride includes stops at River Ratz, 98 North Pub, and R Place. Last card and activities back at LOL Moose Lodge; Need not be a member to participate and all riders welcome. Last bike in at 3:30. $10 per hand or 3 hands for $20. BBQ, live band, vendors, cold beer, prize raffles, and 50/50. Owners have a son with a spinal cord injury and all proceeds go to spinal cord injury research. Free vendor spaces with small donation, info 813-293-1066. www.ChromeHorseRentals.com. JUNE 8 - FULL THROTTLE FRIDAY'S - We are back in Palmetto at Peggy's Corral 4511 US Hwy. 41 N. The 2nd Friday of every Month. Ride in bike show, live music, drink specials and biker games! Mc'd by Charlie Humphries. Fo rmore info call 941-729-5442. Sponsored by Mandelbaum & Trichler. JUNE 9 - DALE 1891 TAMPA BIKE NIGHT - Emcee'd by Full Throttle Magazine's Marilyn Menendez. Drink specials and best bike prize. from 5pm till? 11742 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. www.dale1891.com JUNE 9 - FULL THROTTLE'S SOAKED & SORE ASS POKER RUN FROM ST. PETE TO KEY LARGO - This is a great ride that is over 300 miles one way! Starts in St. Pete and follows 41 all the way to Key Largo, FL. Single riders are $35 and couples are $60 and each person gets a tshirt, patch and completion certificate! This is a seven card stop poker with 1st, 2nd, 3rd and worst place hands winning cash! For more info call 813-814-1424, Hotel rooms are filling up fast in Key Largo so call today! Holiday Inn 305-451-2121 and Mention Full Throttle for Discounts!

TAMPA BAY florida AREA Full CRUISIN’ CALENDAR JUNE 9 - Tampa Seafarers Center Benefit Motorcycle Ride - 9:00 am Registration starts at Tampa Seafarers Center, 1912 Eastport Drove Tampa FL 33605, ph 727-858-3476. Each Rider will obtain sponsors similar to a walk a thon. The rider that raises the most money will win a 5 day cruise for 2!!! Second place is a hot air balloon ride for 2!! Third place is a dinner cruise for 2! The ride will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Tampa Seafarers Center located at 1912 Eastport Drive Tampa FL 33605. This is a secure area of the port so riders will meet at the secuirty gates on Maritime Blvd and be led in as a group. Any questions please call Steve Finnesy at 727-858-3476, stevefinnesy@gmail.com. www.tampaseafarerscenter.com. JUNE 9 - Suncoast Brotherhood Full Moon Poker Run 5-7pm Sign up at Gandy Sandbar & Grill, 10056 Gandy Blvd, St Pete FL 33702, ph 727-576-4929. Poker hands still $5.00 or 3 for $10.00. "June Special" - wear an American Flag (Flag Day, June 14th) and get a "FREE" extra hand (you must buy one to get 2nd hand fee), Best Hand=$100, 2nd=$75, 3rd=$50, Pot Luck=$25.00. Stops at: Bare Foot Billy’s South Tampa, Brandy’s Lounge in St Pete, 4th stop: TBD, 10:30pm last bike in at Rudy’s Sports Bar in Largo. 11pm Winners announced, 50/50 at last stop, 2 extra cards at Last stop $1.00 each. Riding for Pinellas County Foster Kids, info Jeff 727-439-1722. www. suncoastbrotherhood.org. JUNE 9 - Women's Day Event - 10am at Brandon Harley-Davidson, 9841 E. Adamo Drive (SR 60), ph 813-842-7528. Featuring speakers such as Susan Hurst, vendors, “Jump Start”, seminars, fashion show, photo shoots, door prizes and more. This FREE event is for women who ride their own bike, ride as a passenger or just like motorcycles, info: 813-842-7528, dspeicher31@yahoo.com. www.TampaHarley. com. JUNE 10 - 2ND ANNUAL SALVATION SALOON CHILI COOK-OFF - Get your cooking gear ready for the best chili cooking contest around. At the Salvation Saloon / Stix Billiards Parking Lot. Tasting Begin at 12:30pm. Entry fee is $10 and tasting fee is $5. Fo rmore info call Lorraine 813-361-4896 JUNE 16 - Purple Heart "Pick You Own Poker Run" - 8-10am Registration at Am-Vets Post 32, 1339 Gary Road, ph 863-688-3413. Registration is $15 per rider and $10 per passenger, with an event shirt included pre-registration by June 1st. This event includes 8-10 stops all throughout Polk County. At each location you choose to stop at, you will be given a bead. At the final location, American Legion Post 8 Winter Haven, you will turn those beads in for your cards and keep the best five cards for your poker hand. The more beads, the more cards and better the odds! Bikes out by 1000 hrs and last one in by 1600 hrs. There will be a 50/50, raffles and vendors. For pre-registration info contact Teresa at Teresa@teresadurbin.com. JUNE 16 - 4th Annual Brothers Power Coating Motor Fest - 3-11pm at Brothers Powder Coating, 7721 Rutillio Court, ph 727-846-0717. Ice cold beer, food, bike show. Hot Rods, Racers, Top bike builders, Stunt show, live music, burnouts allowed, Dunk tank Hotties, pinup contest, swimming pools, fireworks, This is a party! Parental discretion is advised! For vendor info or past Brothers events see www.PreachersMotorcyclePromotions.com or ph REV. JIM @ 727-504-3138, , preacherscycles@aol.com. JUNE 16 - RIDE AGAINST CHILD ABUSE - Registration at Lagerheadz 10am-11am with Kickstands up at 11:30am sharp - $10 donation per person. Stops include Lagerheadz, Springer Saloon, Rookies Sports Bar, Get Hooked Grill and Whiskey River Grill. For more info call Terri 727-243-2347 JUNE 16 - KAHUNA'S BIKE NIGHT - Bike night from 6pm - 10pm with bike of the night trophies and food and drink specials. Mc'd by Charlie Humphries. Live music by Midnight Rush and sponsored by Moto-Tow and Mandelbaum and Trichler. Fo rmore info call 727-5767800

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TAMPA BAY AREA CRUISINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; CALENDAR JUNE 17 - LAGERHEADZ BIKER SUNDAY - From 12noon till 6pm and MC'd by DJ Patti. $2 pints and $2 bloody Marys, livemusic, biker games and vendors. 5 class ride in bike show ($10 entry fee) all sponsored by Attorney Frasn M. Haasch www.lawfran.com 606 N. Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs. For info call 727-937-6665 MONDAY JUNE 18 - RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLE TO WORK DAY! JUNE 23 - AMERICAN LEGION POST 138 HEARTS AND HEROES Presentation of the 9-11 flag and fund raising event to assist PFC Brian Long and his family. Cost is $15 per bike, $5 per rider. At the american legion post 138. For more info call 813-839-5119 JUNE 24 - WINGS OF HOPE - Art and Bike Show Extravaganza supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. From 12noon till 6pm. There will be art, live painting, food, music, trophies and all mc'd by Charlie Humphries. Fo rmore info call 892-6900 JUNE 24 - BENEFIT FOR DEPUTY SHERIFF JASON SHOULTA - at Hennessy's Bar and Grill in Oldsmar. 12noon till 5pm. There will be a 50/50, raffles, live music, silent auction, biker games and Bar-bque. There will also be a flat screen TV raffle and a 14kt whit gold diamond butterfly pendant donated by Gold & Diamond Source. Fo rmore info call Maryellen 813-493-3650. JUNE 27 - MARGARITAVILLE BIKE NIGHT AT QUAKER STEAK AND LUBE - Margaritaville bike night ($3 margaritias all night long) Also Fran Haasch will be giving away 2 Margarita Machines. Must be present to win! Bring your bathing suit and flip flops, there will also be a pool party. JUNE 28 - DJ Russ Albums Benefit Concert - 9pm-1am at Harlie's Night Club, 7020 49th St. N, ph 727-498-6500. Russ and his wife Doreen were hit on their bike and received multiple injuries. Tampa Area Rockers unite for an evening of music and love for DJ Russ Albums. This is a benefit concert hosted by Bobby Friss with friends from Greg Billings Band, Stormbringer, Secret Service and many more. Russ has been a fixture on the Tampa Bay music, bike and golf scenes for over 30 years, and his voice has been heard on radio and TV by millions across the country. A golf scramble will precede this concert at the St. Pete CC at 1:00 pm. $75.00 per person, info Bobby, 734 383-3275 , bfriss@bobbyfriss.com. JUNE 30 - Music and Motorcycles - 4-9pm at Downtown Zephyrhills, Downtown 5th Ave. MAP Ride In Bike Show with Trophies & Cash Prizes, $10 per bike, register 4-6pm, 9pm trophies awarded. Huge Variety of Merchandise Vendors, Live Band, Food Court, Beer, Event T-shirts, Family Friendly; For Hotel Discounts or any questions call 813-780-1414, e-mail info@mainstreetzephyrhills.org . Website: www.mainstreetzephyrhills.org. Next festivals scheduled for Sep 8th from 4-9pm and Nov 10th from 2-9pm, Veteran's Day Parade at 2pm, Music and Motorcycles - come salute our Veterans. JULY 7th - FULL THROTTLE'S CHRISTMAS IN JULY TOY RUN - $10 Donation and/or a new unwrapped toy all going to St. joseph's Children's Hospital. Starts at Tampa Harley-Davidson 6920 N. Dale Mabry with registration from 1am - 12noon. Kickstands up at 12noon sharp. We will ride over the St. Joseph's and deliver the toys to the kids. There is a list in this month's magazine with toys that are needed. For more info please call the Full Throttle Offices at 813814-1424. JULY 7th - 2012 TAMPA BAY STRONGMAN CLASSIC AND BIKE SHOW - at Quaker Steak and Lube 10400 49th street. there will be a car/ bike/truck show, NAS Strongman Classic, Cowboy Mafia live on stage, "MISS FIT ANGEL" physique contest, Cornhole tournament and a vintage military vehicle display. Bike and car show register at 3pm, concert starts at 4pm and strongman starts at 5pm. For more info visit www.tampabaystrongmanclassic.com

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MONDAY: Beef O’ Brady’s 27315 W. Highway 54 Wesley Chapel, FL 813-994-1511 Port Bar 6670 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach 850-313-0302 TUESDAY: All Star Sports Bar 4331 US Hwy. 19 New Port Richey, Fl 727-807-7971 Coyote Ugly Saloon 1722 E 7th Ave Ybor City 813-228-UGLY Shamrock’s Ale House 7805 Temple Terrace Hwy. Tampa, FL 33637 813-988-4908 WEDNESDAY: Biff Burger 3939 49th Street N. St.Pete, FL 727-527-5297 CJ's SALOON 9411 Highway 301 South Riverview, FL 33578 813-374-0373 Quaker Steak & Lube 10400 49th Street N. Pinellas Park, FL 727-572-WING Raccoon’s Bar 3240 Lithia Pinecrest Valrico, FL 813-689-5079 The Rack - Brandon 1025 W. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, Fl 33511 813-571-7220 St. Pete Pier Johnny Reno's 800 2nd Ave. NE. St. Pete Wild Indian 1158 7th St. NW Largo, FL 727-588-7660

THURSDAY: Fox and Hounds Pub 229 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511 813-681-8877 FULL THROTTLEVISION LIVE on your computer FullThrottleVision.com 7pm-8pm Hennessy's Bar & Spirits 127 forest Lakes Road Oldsmar, FL 813-854-2255 Kahuna’s Bar & Grill 10515 Gandy Blvd. 727-576-7800 LA Hangout 16411 N. Florida Avenue Lutz, FL 813-964-5631 SATURDAY: Biff Burger 3939 49th Street N. St.Petersburg, FL 727-527-5297 SUNDAY: Lagerheadz

606 N. Pinellas Ave (Alt. 19) Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689 727-937-6665

Mixxers Bar & Grill 3430 East Lake Road Palm Harbor, FL 727-787-2710 Porpoise Pub Bike Day 8701 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL 727-393-7616 Real Life Church Veterans AMC Theater 813-784-9974 Salvation Saloon Stix Billards 38529 US Hwy 19 Palm Harbor 937-9225 Wahoo's on the Island 145 107 Avenue Treasure Island, FL 727-290-9856

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DALE 1891 Bike Night - 5pm-10pm 2nd Sat. of the Month 11742 N Dale Mabry Hwy Carrollwood, FL (813) 961-2121

Softail’s Bar Bike Night (2nd Sun of every month) 6032 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL 727-395-9192

European Hair Designers 2412 Jim Redman Pkwy Plant CIty, FL 813-754-4141

Old School Swap Meet 1st Sat. of Every Month 2222 1st Avenue South St. Pete, Florida 33712 (727)328-1830 southsidechoppersinc.com

Gunn Highway Flea Market 4th SUN. Every month 2317 Gunn Highway Odessa Fl. 33556 813-920-3181 Kahuna's Bike Night EVERY 3RD SAT. 10515 Gandy Blvd. St. Pete FL 33702 727-576-7800 Lagerheadz 3rd Sunday Every Month 606 N. Pinellas Ave Tarpon Springs, FL 727-937-6665 Mugs 'N Jugs 4th Sunday Of Month 5811 US Hwy 19 N. Port Richey, FL 727-243-2647 PJ'S Lounge (Last Sat. Of Month) 8603 N. Dale Mabry Tampa, FL 813-933-5414 Plant City Bike Fest (1st Saturday of every month) Plant City, FL 813-754-3707

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Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille At Brandon Harley (3rd Thursday) 9847 Adamo Drive. Brandon, FL 33619 813-664-6888 Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille At Brandon Harley (EVERY SUNDAY) 9847 Adamo Drive. Brandon, FL 33619 813-664-6888 Webster Westside Flea Market (First Sunday) 1-800-832-3477 352-628-4656

If You have a bike event that takes place once a month please send us your info and we will list it here for FREE. Contact Kandice at Full Throttle Magazine or e-mail tonyc@floridafullthrottle.com

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TAMPA BAY AREA - Includes: Hillsborough, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Lakeland, Plant City & Zephryhills SALES & SERVICE AREA 52 Fort King Rd. Zephyrhills, FL 33542 813-782-0980 Barney’s Motorcycle Sales 10411 Gandy Blvd. St. Pete, FL 33702 727- 576-1148 Barney’s Of Brandon 9820 E. Adamo Dr. Tampa, FL 33619 813-628-9418 Bayou Motorcycle Repair 539 Grand Blvd. Trpn Sprgs 34689 727-934-4029 Big Boys Power Toys P.O. Box 7830 St. Pete, FL 33734 727-490-2655 Big Dog Motorcycles Tampa 9528 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 813-933-6571 Biker Burnout's 11203 49th St Unit D3 Clwtr, 33762 727-556-2696 BrandonOld Town Harley-Davidson 9841 Adamo Dr. Tampa, FL 33619 813-740-9898 Cahill’s 8920 N. Armenia Ave. Tampa, 33604 813-933-3528 County Cycles 3411 Cypress Terr N. Pinellas Pk,33781 727-522-4918 Creative Body Works 3888 Tampa Rd. Oldsmar, FL 34677 813-855-7066 Custom World 13100 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa, 33612 813-971-3136 Cycle Masters 7601 N. Nebraska Ave. Tampa, 33604 813-231-3552 Cyclerama 7200 73rd St N. Pinellas Pk, 33781 727-546-0889 DAN'S AUTO SERVICE 2801 22nd Ave. N. St. Pete, 33713 727-821-4179 Dead Sleds 12006 US Hwy 41 S. Gibsonton, 33534 813-677-2031 Ellis Race Engineering 4655 73rd. Ave N. PinellasPk, 33781 727-546-5674 Euro Cycles of Tampa Bay 8509 Gunn Hwy Odessa, FL 33556 813-926-9937 Fletcher’s Harley-Davidson 17129 US Hwy 19 N. Clwtr, 33764 727-535-1844 Fletcher’s on the beach 487 Mandalay Ste. 107 Clwtr Beach, FL 727-446-1844 Greg’s Custom Cycle WORKS 1141 Court Street, Clwtr, 33756 727-461-4840 Harley-Davidson of Tampa 6920 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, 33614 813-886-7433 Hawes Custom Cycles 1418 East 98th Ave. Tampa, FL 33612 813-915-0180 Hawgspital 6955 US Hwy 19 N. Pinellas Pk, 33781 727-527-2221

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Classic Bike Ramblings John Wayne.....The Wild Goose and..........America

Well my 36 loyal readers someone recently asked me why my articles contain so many stories about music and the military, and no, I didn't take this as criticism or as a knock on my very un-motorcycle topics. I explained to my new friend that music and motorcycles have a very interesting and almost constant relationship with each other, and as we all know the military is a part of America's motorcycle history. Our m/c clubs and their popularity of use was directly influenced and created by the men and yes, the women who came back from the epic time that was World War II. These were also the people who kept America "the" greatest free democracy in the world, and then came the soldiers from the Korean War, the Vietnam war and our recent Middle East conflict's and so many men and women that served who make up the motorcycle community today. The biker community seems to be a very pro-American and very patriotic bunch as a whole, much more so than most of our populace seems to be today, and my new buddy nodded in agreement. That brought us to the topic of movies and politics and the roles they both played not only in America's history but also the militaries, and how the U.S. is perceived world wide through film and policy. And you know it occurred to me, Mr. 500, that I never write of politics though I often speak of them. Much like my writing "Idol" Ernest Hemingway, I never use my writings as a platform for my religious or political views or to futher commercial endeavors. As you all know I will be leaving my writing career to move on to being an international marimba star in a few months and I wouldn't change my writing style to try and influence you now my 91 loyal readers. But since we are on that "topic" I'd like to point out that in 5 months you will either "put up or shut up" you will get to exercise your right to vote. Suffice to say I believe anyone that could be my President: A) should have served in a military branch or have an amazing knowledge of its dynamics, B) should have a continuous track record of un-wavering votes, real convictions and a record of doing something before office and C) should surround themselves with the smartest, sharpest and best minds they can pull together. I personally will vote for the best candidate for the job of running the greatest superpower on earth (for now). But being true to not making this a "personal" rant I am going to tell you of my thoughts and views by introducing you to my favorite actor and maybe of our great nation (remember where we started!) One who has come to be known as a "super patriot" with very outspoken views, who did not serve but yet caused millions to "don" the uniform of the United States. As of 2012, this actor was named the top money making star ever with over 250 movies to his credit

of which 142 would be lead roles. Marion Mitchell Morrison born May 26,1907. A top box office star for thirty years who has become an American icon and a symbol of the true American hero both in films and off screen. Born in Winterset, Iowa his family would move to Los Angeles when "John Wayne" as he would become known as, was four. Wayne's father was a pharmacist in Glendale, Calif. and it would be there that young Marion would get his famous nickname "Duke" as he was always seen in the company of the families large Airdale Terrier "Duke" and he was often called "Lil Duke" by the local firefighters, preferring "Duke" to his given name Marion. The nickname would stick his entire life. In a very meaningful note he would apply to the U.S. Naval Academy but was not accepted, instead he chose the USC Trojans, majoring in pre-law. He would receive a full football scholarship as he excelled at the sport in High School. But Duke would injure himself in a surfing accident (breaking his collarbone) and lose his USC scholarship and have to leave school due to a lack of funds. A debt laden Duke would find a part time job in the prop room at Fox Movies and would then be shuffled into bit parts in "B" rated western films. It would be here that he would meet the director that he would forever be associated with and that would be John Ford. From 1926 through 1938 he would toil away in small roles and stunt work, but become well known for his dedicated work ethic. It would be during this period that the stage name "John Wayne" would be "invented" by Director Raoul Walsh. Duke himself was not even present for this decision. But it would be the John Ford movie "Stagecoach" (1939) that would put him on the "A" list of movie stars, and the rest my friends is history. Wayne would appear in more films then any other actor of the sound era and to this day he is the only actor to appear in every edition of the annual Harris Poll of Most Popular Film Actors and is the only actor appearing on the list after their death. He has been in the top ten of this poll for the entire 18 years since this award was created in 1994 (15 years after his passing). I'm not going to rehash all his great western roles, his amazing war movies or his other performances that made him a mega star, you my friends have your favorites. He was and still is according to numerous polls America's true hero. He taught right from wrong and good from evil both on the screen and off. Wayne was approached by Mel Brooks to play the part of the Waco Kid in the film "Blazing Saddles" after reading the script he said "I can't be in this picture it's too dirty....but I will be the first in line to see it" showing the sense of humor Wayne was famous for in his personal life. By the time of his last film "The Shootist" Wayne would still refuse to allow his character to shoot a man in the back as was originally

scripted, saying, " I've made over 250 pictures and never shot a guy in the back, change this scene", and they did. By mid career Wayne had made a larger than life image and as it grew he selected roles that would not compromise his off screen image. His rise to being an epic movie hero would be through movies such as "The Longest Day", "The Green Berets", "The Alamo" and "Sands of Iwo Jima" (Waynes footprints at Grumman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood were cast in actual sand from the beaches of Iwo Jima). Wayne was (and still is) an icon to all the branches of the Armed Forces. Many veterans have said their reason for serving is at least in some part due to watching the Duke's movies andhis unwavering patriotism. John Wayne was exempt from military service due to his age (he was 34 at the time of Pearl Harbor) and family status (married with 4 children). There is documented proof that he repeatedly wrote asking to be placed in John Ford's front line military unit filming the war action (no "cake" service they would lose 12 men) but was rebuffed by Ford over and over. Republic Studios was also not going to let Wayne "into the action" and would interviene in the Selective Service process by requesting Wayne's deferment. Even the military saw the Duke's influence and effect on positive morale with his tours of the U.S. bases in the South Pacific in 1943 and 1944 and his role in recruiting thousands of new soldiers, his "American hero" status was more than he could contribute as one man fighting. As proof of this my 38 loyal readers when Emperor Hirohito (who led Japan in World War II) visited the U.S.A. in 1975 he asked to meet John Wayne who had become the symbolic representation of his former enemies might and fighting spirt. That is truly a statement to what Mr. Wayne contributed to the American effort in World War II. The Duke would also tour bases in war zones in Korea and Vietnam as both these wars unfolded and even with the U.S. being so divided in the 60's and 70's by the Vietnam War and with John supporting the engagement (his movie Green Berets would be the only pro war movie made during this time and was financed by Wayne's own money) He would still remain the number one box office draw of both decades, showing that U.S. citizens of all ages valued his honesty and patriotism. Even critics of his performances and politics saw him as the American resource that he had become and gave him respect. Abbie Hoffman the radical of the 60's said "I like Wayne's wholeness, his style, his singularity". The Liberal New York Times when reviewing "The Cowboys" (1972) did not like the film itself but said "Wayne is of course, marvelously indestructible and he has become an almost perfect father figure." Wayne was said to be a conservative Republican for most of his life. Originally a socialist in collage (1925) he voted for Franklin D. Roosevelt (D) in 1936 and admired his successor Democrat Harry S. Truman. An ardent anti-communist and a vocal supporter of the House of UnAmerican Activities

Committee, he would make the 1952 movie "Big Jim McClain" to show his support for the anti-communist cause. Recently de-classified Soviet documents reveal that despite being a huge fan of Wayne's movies, Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin ordered Wayne's assasinnation as a result of his frequent anti-communist politics. Wayne made an interesting and controversial Playboy interview in 1971 and was asked if entitlement programs such as Medicare and Welfare were a good thing for the country, to which the Duke replied, "I know all about that. In the late 20's when I was a sophomore at USC , I was a socialist myself, but not when I left. The average college kid idealistically wishes everybody could have ice cream and cake for every meal. But as he gets older and gives more thought to his and his fellow man's responsibility, he finds out it can't work out that way, that some people just won't carry their load. I believe in welfare, a welfare work program. I don't think a fella should be able to sit on his backside and receive welfare. I'd like to know why well educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living. I'd like to know why they make excuses for cowards who spit in the faces of the police and then run behind the Judicial sob sisters. I can't understand these people who carry placards to save the life of some criminal, yet have no thought for the innocent victim." Wayne was asked in 1968 to run for the office of President, but he declined joking that he did not believe the public would seriously consider an actor in the White House, he instead supported his friend, Ronald Reagan's run for Calif. Governor in 1966 and 1970. He was a member of the anticommunist John Birch Society and a 32nd degree Free Mason. Wayne would often go against his Republican party's line "if he thought it was the right thing to do" siding with Democratic President Jimmy Carter to return control of the Panama Canal back to that Country. John Wayne received the two highest civilian decorations that can be awarded, The Congressional Gold Medal and The Presidential Medal of Freedom. No one can deny John Wayne's accomplishments or his star power today 33 years later, his ideals, his goals and his standards made him not only an American hero but a hero to the world. Not far in our country's past the entire world knew when they dealt with America they were dealing with the "spirit" of John Wayne and I must sadly say my 23 loyal readers its too bad we have lost that spirit, that "bravado" and the ability be looked up to and respected by "The World". I think we have traded these values in electing leaders who at best were "community organizers" that never took a stand or accomplished anything. Wayne transcended 40 years of change in America, 3 different wars but seemed to be admired by all. It would be in his final movie in 1976 "The Shootist" (and John Wayne knew this) that he would play an aging gunfighter living in a changing world who was dying of cancer and in it he would tell a young Ron Howard "I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people and I require the same from them". It is said by so many that Duke's personality and sense of humor were very close to what the general public saw on the big screen. I wish the public servants we have now or in the future would take a page from him, from the city level to "Barry Hussein" who sits at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Barry's amazing to watch, our "Head Dude" flip-flop, pose and "make things up" just to get votes, are any of them any better? I don't know, but I'm all for the "hope and change" bandwagon. I hope the next President is better and if he is not I will "change" him out too. And don't tell me

its a "race" thing, I would vote for Colin Powell or a Condolezza Rice in any election, if they would run my good readers.

and then decided how I should feel. But this so-called new liberal group........ they never listen to your point of view and they make a decision as to what you think and they're articulate enough and in control enough of the press to force that image out to the average person. For some reason, maybe it's these pictures, they have not been able to do that with me....... in spite of what they say people have not taken sides. It has not affected my career, my popularity in spite of the fact that they've tried to make them do it....... There isn't a hell of a lot we can do to change human behavior. We keep making laws to try to change human behavior but we can't do it. You're being conned into Keynesianism and Socialism now but it isn't going to stop the greed. If you take $12.00 dollars and give a dollar to every son of a bitch in the room, you come back a year later and one of the bastards will have most of the money. It's just human nature. We're never going to whip it with a lot of laws....... I think when you make people conscious as communication gets better and you make people conscious of people in trouble, starving or something like that....... the average person will help but of course you've got so damn many charities and there's so much professionalism you know, if you have a charity you hire a professional to work up the charity and by the time you get the money, you get $4.00 dollars for the recipient and $400.00 dollars for the administrators . So I mean........ Christ, I think there are people who try to affect a thinking where they know more then some other son of a bitch and try to put a false impression on what human nature is. We've proven we go back to hop at the first opportunity just throw out the a little fish...... and "Bam" they're out there to grab it.

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The problem is my friends anyone that can lead the country, do what needs to be done and has a track record of turning businesses around, won't run for President, too many skeletons, too many little mistakes they made in High School or College. The current bullshit press corps and left and right faction groups will tear them, their families and their lives apart. Its a helpless feeling knowing you're almost powerless to affect this change but we have to try till we find one thats great enough and smart enough for two terms. You know my friends my writings have always been of multiple subjects or a trio of stories, me having the belief that four pages of one subject can't be interesting or be easily read in one sitting, but then I have never written of my idol John Wayne or of politics or made any opinions on the "State of the (current) Union" and then our piss poor national press, both printed and visual decided to say that "Barry Obama" was trying to "out John Wayne" Mitt Romney, really? This all being over Obama Bin Laden's search and killing, oops I meant "Osama" which actually began a decade ago under Bush's watch and was a credit to our military and the Navy Seals more than anyone sitting in the White House...... and neither are John Wayne I assure you. And the focus now should be on the world's economy and more importantly the United States economy which is now at or almost below the great depressions level in some regards. The current leader seems to be a spin machine, I warn you my good readers this gas price drop is purely a re-election ploy, would others do it, I'm sure, but we have to keep changing these guys out and keep hoping the next one gets it right. We need a leader, we need a straight shooter and we need someone with long standing convictions and passion, right or wrong don't be a jelly fish. "Barry O" is not our guy, he's had his four years, un-employment is at a "true" 12-14 plus percent, he has been the most "devisive" President in history, dividing by race, class and religion just to hear himself talk, will anyone else be better, we'll have to see. We can't tax only the rich to get our way out of this, we can't all be driving electric cars and we have to cut down the fraud in entitlement programs. There are now almost 50 million people on food stamps and the current government's views on our health care have far reaching problems on what the government can "make us buy". The debt has risen $5.3 trillion dollars in Barrys term, yes you can say he inherited some of his troubles but go back and look at his promises. We my good friends, we are at a tipping point and it amazes me that we the greatest nation on earth can not get a proper leader. Is it the press and their un-relenting smear campaigns, is it the liberals? The right wing or is it just to corrupt at all levels? Why can't we have voter I.D. cards and why can't we enact term limits on the House and the Congress, the President gets 8 years max, they should get no more, and get rid of the electorial collage, one vote for one person may the best candidate get the most, that's my hope for change. Here's a very interesting interview with John Wayne in 1975 when he was asked about his views on Liberals and Socialists and you know I find it an amazingly accurate take on our current predicament 37 years after the "Duke" laid it out there. "I always thought I was a liberal but I came up terribly surprised when I found I was a right wing conservative extremist....... When I have listened to everyone's point of view that I have ever met

So, we are optimistic, we have to be optimistic.......Christ what else would there be in life if you lose optimism?" I do want you my interested readers to pull up the "You Tube" interview it means so much more in Wayne's voice, and please look up "Keynesian Economics". John Wayne was so much brighter and smarter then he was ever given credit for, only those close to him knew his brilliance. You know my 4 loyal readers (see what politics do for a writer's popularity?) not only did the Duke influence my social, political and patriotic views, he was my father's favorite actor and I'm proud to say I met John Wayne when I was seven, still have the autographed picture in my office. But I also have one other link with Mr. Wayne and that is the fact that we both have/had a true love of fishing and mostly of boats and we are going to explore what is said to be Wayne's most cherished and prized possession to the day he passed and I am speaking of his yacht, "The Wild Goose". John Wayne loved his boat, a 139 foot former minesweeper that was built in 1942. A very utilitarian and military looking "yacht" which suited Duke's personality to a "tee". Wayne would buy the vessel in 1962 for $110,000 dollars. The great aging yacht was said to be his proudest possession as well as being his private retreat and playground. It wasn't so much a pretentious statement as it was where it could take him, away from Hollywood, politics and his stardom. And few stars would have the grit to take on such massive pain in the pocket book. Powered by her original

500 HP Detroit Diesels ( the same as used on WW II subs) which he would keep along with much of her vintage and war time fittings. She would have all her overheads raised 6-8 inches to accommodate our stars 6' 4" height and all cabins and the main salon would be made larger in a $3million dollar refit. Duke's two must haves would be a walk-in-cooler to be loaded with his favorite food (N.Y. strip steak) and a poker table. He would cruise the Wild Goose between Newport, Calif. (her home port) and as far North as Alaska and British Columbia and as far South as Mexico and Central America. He became an avid fisherman and enjoyed running the yacht's ski boat, said one Captain "he must have racked up about a million miles on it, all at full throttle". With chess being one of his favorite games he would play for hours with her Captain and crew of seven or with one of the locals or possibly with Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin or Richard Nixon, just some of his noteworthy pals. Many say he would just fall asleep on the aft deck while reading one of the hundreds of books the yacht would carry in her library. Here aboard the Wild Goose he wasn't the massive larger than life six shooter toting cowboy, but a man who loved his boat almost as much as his country. Aboard he often wore shorts and his old battered Captain's hat. He would often drink coffee with his fellow boaters and invite all who anchored near him over to socialize reguardless of their class or status. Every sailor that met up with Wayne described him as a "down to earth" guy who seemed to disdain pretentious people, for aboard his yacht he was treated as a sailor, not as the epic star he really was. When Wayne was filming he made arrangements to fly in and meet the yacht on weekends it was that important to him. Although he was known to sip Brandy, it was said that Tequila was his favorite drink aboard. Ethan Wayne (named after John's character in The Searchers) who was his youngest son would almost grow up entirely on the Yacht, as would his sister Marissa . Wayne married three times (all to Latin women), he would divorce twice. He would have four children with his first wife, his second wife would try to shoot him and then have three more children with his third wife Pilar Pallete (from Peru) who would be with him most of the time he had the yacht and during his battle with cancer. It was said that the only "time" could ever beat John Wayne. His six pack a day smoking habit caught up with him only a year after buying the Wild Goose, with him losing a lung in 1965, he would then undergo open heart surgery in 1978 and the "Big C" as he put it would cause him to lose part of his stomach in 1979. Wayne would sell his beloved yacht to LA attorney Lynn Hutchins in a handshake deal just prior to his death for a fraction of her worth. Less than two weeks before he passed Wayne found out both motors were being rebuilt, after he told the new owner " she was in good shape", Wayne wrote a check for $40,000 dollars to

cover the repairs. John "Duke" Wayne, father, actor, yachtsman and true American would pass away at the UCLA medical center on June 11, 1979 at age 72. You see I think you and I are a lot like John Wayne, we will listen to everyone's point of view and make our decision regardless of party lines. But you know my 12 loyal readers, I know I cannot keep spending my AmEx, my Visa, my Discover Card asking them to "raise my limit" when I max out, and all at 18 percent, next I lose my credit rating and then I lose my business and next my truck just to keep the debtors at bay and then they come and take my land and "the lil white house". And in a nutshell that is what the current "big government" is doing. Slick Barry and his "Eric Holder's" should be called the "Teflon Gang" because no matter what wrongs or blunders are made "nothing sticks" to the whole lot. The hold this administration has over the mainstream media is amazing, what has happened to "objective and fair reporting?" The GOP guy is very religious and has led two major companies back from the brink of ruin, and made another firm huge. In 2002 he turned the financially troubled Winter Olympic Games into a success and while Governor of Mass. (2002-2006) he eliminated a projected $1.5 billion dollar deficit and yes he had his own health care "experiment" there. He would lose the 2008 Republican nomination to John McCain. And yes my good friends, he has had his flip-flops and issues like all who will ever run. Guess he has 'Main Street" values and did a few bonehead things in his youth, but hey didn't we all? But like the Duke we know where he stands, he's done something through out his life that can be documented, he has a traceable history and human flaws, I can't say that about our current "leader". And my friends right now we need a "tested" business mind with experience to lead this company called America. Let the states handle the social stuff for now the "Feds" do not need to be involved in everything. I'd like a John Wayne to run the country, but they are not making those heroes or men any more and today's press would maul them beyond recognition. I'm like John Wayne in many ways, I don't like to write about politics or get into the "mess" but I felt I must do something to help the cause of this great nation, help it get back on the right track. In the 7 minutes or so it took you to read this, America racked up $25 million dollars in debt, that's all we need to be thinking of because I promise you the "loans" are coming due one day. Wayne's politics and business deals were characterized by a private code of beliefs in such things as individual responsibility and honor, loyalty to friends, patriotism and an adherence to the American dream of free enterprise, hard work and reward regardless of race or religion. As Wayne's character Sgt. Stryker said, "Life is tough, but its tougher when your stupid".................. don't be stupid my patriotic friends. Robert "777" De Moss

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42 Hi all! Last month I went to the Leesburg Bike Fest and had nothing but four days of fun! I saw tons of people and almost as many pets! I want to thank the ABATE Main Street Campground as I think it's a great place to camp during the festival! On another, much sadder note, I had a friend pass away last month and he was deeply in love with his girlfriend. She wrote this message, "I lost the love of my life .... what we had in two years was more than some have in a lifetime .... he taught me to believe in love and what true love was like .... thank you for the calls and messages .... this is really a tough time .... John was my rock and I love him forever" .... R.I.P. John till next time we meet. Have a great month of June, live life to the fullest and party your a$$ off! Dew

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Looks like the heat is on. I can't hardly stand it. I do so much better in the cool months. I can remember when I used to look forward to the hot summer time in Florida. Hop on the scooter to go to the beaches get out in the hot sun and check out the bikini girls. What a great summer sport. But those days are over for me. I can't stand the heat if I ride my bike during the day time and stop at a red light. I get all hot and sweaty and a headache. When I was young I used to hear about older people dying from the heat. Now that I am almost 80 years old I can understand it. Maybe I should go to the beach and die happy looking at those great looking ladies. This place in Citrus County called Hi Octane is a great hang out and a good ride from the east coast of Florida. It was great to see my friend Tim Anderson at the Webster Swap Meet. He is a vendor and quite a person. If you get a chance you should talk to him sometime and check out some of his work. Of course Miss Webster was signing autographs and hanging out and having fun. She is also a vendor at the Webster Swap Meet. Stop by and say hello to her. I am going to have a bikini contest at my house in the air conditioning since I can't go to the beach cuz it is too hot. Any good looking ladies who want to put a smile on an old mans face are welcome to come by. Ha Ha. See you soon Erica...

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Two blondes walk into a bar, each orders a drink. They go and sit down and start toasting and cheering, “51 days! 51 days!!” About five minutes later, another blonde walks in, orders a drink, and joins the other two in the cheering. Finally, another blonde walks in with what looks like a cardboard picture. She puts the picture thing in the middle of the table, and starts cheering with the others, “51 days! 51 days!! The Bartender starts too get really curious, so he walks over to discover that the picture is a Cookie Monster puzzle. He walks over to one of the blondes and asks, “What on earth are you doing??” “Well,” the blonde says, “everyone thinks blondes are so stupid, so we proved them wrong. On the box of this puzzle, it says 2-4 years, but we finished it in only 51 days!!! *******************************************

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*The wife suggested I get myself one of those penis enlargers, so I did. She’s 21, and her name’s Kathy. * The cost of living has now gotten so bad that my wife is having sex with me because she can’t afford batteries. * A man calls 911 and says “I think my wife is dead”. The operator says, “How do you know?” The man says “The sex is about the same, but the ironing is piling up!” * The Red Cross just knocked on my door and asked if we could contribute towards the floods in Pakistan . I said we’d love to, but our garden hose only reaches the driveway.

An Alabama pastor said to his congregation, “Someone in this congregation has spread a rumor that I belong to the Ku Klux Klan. This is a horrible lie and one which a Christian community cannot tolerate. I am embarrassed and do not intend to accept this. Now, I want the party who said this to stand and ask forgiveness from God and this Christian family.” No one moved. The preacher continued, “Do you have the nerve to face me and admit this is a falsehood? Remember, you will be forgiven and in your heart you will feel glory. Now stand and confess your transgression.” Again, all was quiet. Then, slowly, a drop-dead gorgeous blonde with a body that would stop a runaway train rose from the third pew. Her head was bowed and her voice quivered as she spoke, “Reverend there has been a terrible misunderstanding. I never said you were a member of the Ku Klux Klan. I simply told a couple of my friends that you were a wizard under the sheets.” The preacher fell to his knees, his wife fainted, and the congregation roared. **********************************

One Liners....... *If you throw a cat out a car window does it become kitty litter? *What’s another word for thesaurus? *A dyslexic man walks into a bra...

Little Bruce and Jenny are only 10 years old, but they know they are in love. One day they decide that they want to get married, so Bruce goes to Jenny’s father to ask him for her hand. Bruce bravely walks up to him and says, “Mr. Smith, me and Jenny are in love and I want to ask you for her hand in marriage.” Thinking that this was just the cutest thing, Mr. Smith replies,” Well Bruce, you are only 10. Where will you two live?” Without even taking a moment to think about it, Bruce replies, “In Jenny’s room. It’s bigger than mine and we can both fit there nicely.” Still thinking this is just adorable, Mr. Smith says with a huge grin, “Okay, then how will you live? You’re not old enough to get a job. You’ll need to support Jenny.” Again, Bruce instantly replies, “Our allowance, Jenny makes five bucks a week and I make 10 bucks a week. That’s about 60 bucks a month, so that should do us just fine.” Mr. Smith is impressed that Bruce has put so much thought into this. “Well Bruce, it seems like you have everything figured out. I just have one more question. What will you do if the two of you should have little children of your own?” Bruce just shrugs his shoulders and says, “Well, we’ve been lucky so far.” Mr. Smith no longer thinks the little shit is adorable..

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The Golf Cart Warehouse 4802 Alternate 19 Palm Harbor, Fl. 34683 (813)-997-1297 Quote - Don’t over think it.

QUOTE - No bees, no honey: No work, no money I was born in St. Pete Fl. After graduating from St. Pete Vo Tec. in Auto body repair, I started my career working at different body shops. After 20 years of this I took an inside (A/C) job working for 2 different automotive supply companies, but a desk wasn’t for me. I decided to open my own restoration company that did very well for the first 3 years or so. Then the bad economy came and my shop went. That’s when I started working for Grace-FX hydro-dipping. I love what I do and helping customers get that custom look on their vehicles. Come down and see what we can do for you!

I am a Florida Girl who loves to build Mac Daddy Custom Golf Carts, I worked in accounting for years “boring” until I found my calling. My specialty is customizing Golf Carts to fit any personality, or fetish “wink wink” Everyone knows me in the business as “YOUR CLUB CAR GIRL”, I custom build and deliver carts to the whole state of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and ship overseas. If I’m not customizing golf carts you will find me on the back of a Harley, or Street bike. I have the need for speed, and love the friendships I’ve made along the way.

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I Work at Stix Billiards in Palm Harbor on Wednesdays & Saturdays from 7pm - 3am and at Cody’s Roadhouse in Tarpon Springs Thursdays 2pm - 7, Friday 4:30 - 10 and Sun 11 - 5 I have a couple of quotes I like to say: “The more you drink, the better looking I get “ “Please Hold” and “I’m the most happy person you’ll ever meet”

Eric is a life long Floridian. He started Big Dicks BBQ in Sept of 2011 using family BBQ recipes handed down from his family. Big Dicks has a full menu of Pork, Beef and Chicken and all the trimmings right down to collard greens. You can dine in, carry out or go for the ultimate BBQ and have your party catered right in you own back yard or office party. Before Eric opened Big Dicks he owned a Mixed Martial arts school.. Big Dicks is open 7 days a week, M-Th 11 to 8 F-S-S 11 to 9pm

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Are you looking to escape the traffic and congestion in Pinellas County and Hillsborough County? Peggy's Corral is the perfect destination. Peggy's Corral located at 4511 US Hwy 41 N. in Palmetto is a true biker bar. Peggy's has been around since 1974 ( for all you people living in a cave ) 38 years ago it was Peggy's Place. In 1999 Debbie and Rip Toner stepped in and transformed the place and changed the name to Peggy's Corral. A few months back I sat down with Debbie and Rip to discuss having a Full Throttle Friday bike night once a month. We all agreed on having it on the second Friday of each month and we kicked it off on May 11th. MC'd by Charlie Humphries, live music by Project 9 and considering it was our first event, we had a good turnout with 50 plus bikes. Charlie organized two biker games, one being the slow race. My good friend Kevin Curtin decided to take part in the challenge. Kevin only started riding four years ago when he turned 50. His first slow race he lost and to continue he would have to win the next seven challenges otherwise be eliminated. Known for his cigar smoking Kevin pulled it off and was our first winner of the slow race, without missing a puff off his cigar. Kevin won a bucket of Bud Light Platinum, unfortunately for him he's been sober for 22 years. Lucky for us he turned over the beer to the Full Throttle staff and Debbie threw him a bottle of water. Kevin has come out to all my events, no matter how far. This night he road over 60 miles each way from New Port Richey, on his '08 1300 VTX Honda. Thanks Kevin for always being there and Thank you man for the beer! Charlie also did an awsome job with the weenie bite, you have to see this one in person. Looking forward to our next bike night on Friday June 8th., check out Peggy's Corral ad for details in this issue. A BiG Thank you to our sponsors Mandelbaum and Trichler. A personal "Thank you" to Debbie and Rip for having Full Throttle Magazine back in the Debbie Toner & Kevin Curtin house. See you in my travels. Teddy James

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SUN. JUNE 3 - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Steet (CR 478 & NW 3rd. St) Webster FL. 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $5.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral(for sale by owner) registration $10.00. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $18; covered 10' x 10' $10. ATM provided by FL ATM SERVICES always on site. Contact: Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@aol.com Info: 800-832-7396. Reservations: 352-628-4656. www.myspace.com/webstercyclemeet JUNE 9 - Poker Run to benefit "Camp Fusion" Summer Camp - 9:00 AM Registration starts at Sleepy Hollow, Floral City, FL, 10333 E Gobbler Dr, ph 352-726-3242. The fee is $20.00 per hand which includes one poker hand, one raffle ticket, and meal ticket for Sleepy Hollow famous Steak plate. $200.00 prize for best hand! Poker Run To Help Support Citrus County Kids Enjoy “CAMP FUSION” Summer Camp. 10am First Ride Out, 3pm Last Bike In. 1st Stop: I.R.R.U., 2nd Stop: Liquid Lagoon, 3rd Stop: Castaways, 4th Stop: Thunder Inn, 5th Final Stop: Sleepy Hollow. Everyone is welcome. Two, Three, Four Wheels. Raffle will be sold for a chance to win prizes, info Heather (352) 419-5543/ Wes (352) 422-7569. JUNE 16 - 4th Annual Brothers Power Coating Motor Fest - 3-11pm at Brothers Powder Coating, 7721 Rutillio Court, ph 727-846-0717. Ice cold beer, food, bike show. Hot Rods, Racers, Top bike builders, Stunt show, live music, burnouts allowed, Dunk tank Hotties, pinup contest, swimming pools, fireworks, This is a party! Parental discretion is advised! For vendor info or past Brothers events see www. PreachersMotorcyclePromotions.com or ph REV.JIM @ 727504-3138, , preacherscycles@aol.com. JUNE 30 - Music and MotorcycleS - 4-9pm at Downtown Zephyrhills, Downtown 5th Ave. Ride In Bike Show with Trophies & Cash Prizes, $10 per bike, register 4-6pm, 9pm trophies awarded. Huge Variety of Merchandise Vendors, Live Band, Food Court, Beer, Event T-shirts, Family Friendly; For Hotel Discounts or any questions call 813-780-1414, e-mail info@mainstreetzephyrhills.org . Website: www. mainstreetzephyrhills.org. Next festivals scheduled for Sep 8th from 4-9pm and Nov 10th from 2-9pm, Veteran's Day Parade at 2pm, Music and Motorcycles - come salute our Veterans.

MONDAY: EVERY MON DOC'S PUB & GRILL HWY 301 7PM TO 10PM DADE CITY Skinny's Bar 13228 US Hwy 19 Hudson 727-863-4400 TUESDAY: ALL STAR SPORTS BAR 4331 US 19 New Port Richey 727-807-7971

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FRIDAY: Mooks n Lukes 6408 Rowan Road New Port Richey, FL 727-842-1661 SATURDAY: Skinny's Bar SR 54 - Just W. of I-75 in Pinebrook Plaza Wesley Chapel, FL 813-994-9500

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At 6 feet 6, 350 pounds, Garlan Williams stood out. His good friend Charlie Daniels, the country music legend, looked forward to meeting up with him each year, "getting a bear hug and spending time with one of my favorite people.'' What really impressed Daniels â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and hundreds of mourners who squeezed into a standing-room-only funeral home Tuesday night â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was the size of Williams' heart. He followed it without hesitation to ease the burden for some of Pasco County's most defenseless people. And at the end of his life, after he could no longer fight the cancer, his friends and family honored him for that service. They comforted one another with tales of a man who never met a stranger but found his special calling by chance. Twenty years ago, local attorney Steve Booth drove up to Williams' business in Hudson, Sunrise Propane. Booth was among the earliest and most ardent supporters of the Angelus, a residential facility for the severely handicapped that Pauline Shaver founded in 1983. Williams said he would gladly donate fuel for the annual fundraising barbecue, but he had never heard of

the Angelus. Booth asked if he wanted to go for a ride. They drove a few short miles to the 17 wooded acres off Hudson Avenue. Williams met Shaver and some of the residents with cerebral palsy and other disorders. Which brings us back to that huge heart. "He was hooked,'' said his wife, Tammy Williams. "Gar came back ready to do whatever they needed.'' The Williamses gave their money and time. When demand allowed for more homes, built by volunteers in the spirit of the old-fashioned barn-raisings, they gave their sweat. About the same time Williams took that first ride to the Angelus, Daniels was learning about Shaver and her mission. He had been searching for such a charity to support and began coming to Hudson for annual concerts and golf tournaments. He recruited other country music stars and became a hero to the 30 residents. Daniels will return this winter for the 22nd time. Gar Williams joined the Angelus board of directors and spent countless hours organizing events and lining up sponsors. He became close friends to celebrities like Tampa Bay Buccaneer stars Mike Alstott and Jerry Wunsch. "Gar moved easily among football players,'' his wife said, "because he was one of them.'' He belonged to the NFL Alumni. Williams briefly joined the Chicago Bears

after college in Illinois, she said, but he broke both legs in a snow skiing accident before he could play a single down. People assumed he was a football player because of his size, but he really excelled in golf. He was a high school state champion in Illinois. He followed his parents to Clearwater in the early 1970s and opened a gas station. Williams kept his eye out for rural property and bought 5 acres in Hudson. He drove a truck for Empire Gas and within five years was a regional vice president. He became co-owner of Sunrise Propane and Shore Commercial Services. He married Sherry, a teacher's aide for emotionally handicapped pupils at Moon Lake Elementary School. They had two children, Danielle and Jeffrey. As a hobby, Gar built motorcycles and Sherry raced them. In March 1989, she was killed during a race in South Carolina. Sherry was 29. "Gar had a very interesting and at times tragic life,'' said Tammy, his wife the last 22 years. "He was just a wonderful person. He made a difference.'' After learning of Williams' death at age 61, Daniels wrote an essay to recount their friendship. He noted that "nobody has ever been more faithful and devoted'' to Angelus. "I loved Gar Williams,'' Daniels wrote, "and the many good deeds he left behind will long be remembered. "Rest in peace, Buddy.'' By Bill Stevens (bstevens@tampabay.com)

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JUNE 2 - Tour the Track - Sponsored by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida - Tour the track will be held at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach. The ride starts at 11:30 am. The fee is $50.00 for the rider and $25.00 for a passenger. Motorcyclists will ride a pace car-led lap around the track. The riders fee includes event registration, entry to Daytona International Speedway, track lap, event gift, ticket to the races on July 7, 2012, and a barbeque lunch. The passenger fee includes event registration, entry to Daytona International Speedway, track lap, event gift, and barbeque lunch. Helmets will be required. This is a charity motorcycle event to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida. For more information call (407) 206-0957, click here to send e-mail, or go to http://www.tourthetrack.org. SUN. JUNE 3RD - WEBSTER MONTHLY SWAP MEET, CAR & BIKE SHOW - Located at Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 NW 3rd. Steet (CR 478 & NW 3rd. St) Webster FL. 33597. Gates open 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM the 1st Sunday of every month rain or shine. General admission $5.00, children under 14 FREE. Show & Corral(for sale by owner) registration $10.00. Club/Organization Participation Award (10 or more vehicles registered) Trophies & Cash Prizes! Vendors welcome: outside 15' x 30' spaces $18; covered 10' x 10' $10. ATM provided by FL ATM SERVICES always on site. Contact: Jackie Smith. Email: websterswaps@aol.com Info: 800-832-7396. Reservations: 352-628-4656. www.myspace.com/webstercyclemeet JUNE 16 - 1st Annual "SHAKE THE LAKE" J.O.S.H. Poker Run & Party - 9:30am Registration opens at American Legion Campbell-Lossing Post 53, 2874 S. Sanford Avenue, ph 407-322-1652. $10 per hand - First 100 get free BBQ Lunch! 11am Last Bike Out. Help us send a small piece of home to our troops serving in remote duty stations overseas. Event benefits Just Our Soldiers Helpers Inc. (J.O.S.H.) a 501C(3) charity. Live Music, Cold Beer, Food, Liquor Bar, 50/50 and $2500 in Prize Drawings and Cash Prizes including the famous "TUB A LIQUOR"!! $100 Best Hand, $50 Worst Hand, $50 Lucky Looser Drawing. 1:30pm Last bike in back at Am Legion Post 53 for After Ride Party and Drawings, info BP, mfcorlando@gmail.com. Website: www.mfcorlando.org. JUNE 18 - 21st Annual Ride to Work Day - Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate: •The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians. •That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life. •That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities. •That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation. • That motorcycling is a social good.. www. RideToWork.org. JUNE 23 - 6th Annual Poker Run for American Cancer Society - 8-10am Registration at Miller's Ale House of Hunters Creek, 13536 John Young Parkway (just south of 417), ph 407-852-9151. $15 per person Includes continental breakfast at the registration, water at 2nd & 3rd stop and post ride lunch at the Ale House. Extra Hands available for $5 and Last Chance Draw Card at end of Ride $2. Bring your E-Pass or Sun Pass, only 1 toll to get through. Other fun as well: A great Chance Drawing, Silent Auction, Club or Group Challenge, and 50/50 at post ride lunch. All Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society, info HCRokerRun@yahoo.com.

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