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EXPERIENCE

THUNDER IN THE

STREETS SANFORD, Florida

Oct. 12, 13, & 14, 2012

Live FREE Music Admission is

FRIDAY

Featuring the Legendary

Marshall Tucker Band

Featuring

Friday 11am - 11pm • Saturday 10am - 11pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Spectacular Air Stunt Show Bike Shows - Metric, Harley, Custom & Sport Stunt Bike Shows Best Ink Male & Female Contests Donut Eating Contests

SEMINOLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON

SATURDAY

1-800-666-6900 • www.seminoleharley.com

Showcasing Rock Band

Molly Hatchet

SUNDAY Confederate Railroad

For More Information Visit Sanfordbikefest.com and Sanfordchamber.com 407.322.2212

It happens on the Waterfront, w. seminole Blvd.

Fort Mellon Park, Sanford, FL


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Table Of Contents

YOU DON’T SAY?

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8 LETTER FROM THE EDITORS 22 DIVA ANGELS 32 FROM THE PEN OF BIG AL 40 CHARLIE’S BACK YARD 42 DEw DROP INN 44 OL’ CHARLIE 3 FINGER

CLASSIC BIKE RAMBLINGS BY BOB DEMOSS

MONTHLY DEPARTMENTS 3 FRAN HAASCH 10-12 CRUISIN’ CALENDAR 14 FT SALES STAFF 26-29 CLASSIC RAMBLINGS 45 SPARE PARTS 72 ORLANDO MAP ADS

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FEATURES 18 FT EXPO AND BBI INFO 34-35 COTEE RIVER INFO 36 ODESSA RODEO EVENTS 38-39 ODESSA RODEO INFO 43 DR. PATEL 46 FUNNY BONES 50 TEDDY’S TRAVELS 52 ROAD KREwE 56 THUNDER CARTOON 57 KEY wEST POKER RUN 62 FT / DNA / wOH BIKE 64 STURGIS 2012 PICTURES 66 SPARK PLUGZ 68 OUT AND ABOUT

October 2012

NEw MONTHLY SHORT STORIES ON PEOPLE IN THE MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY

ON THE COVER 48

BOOTHILL SALOON BIKETOBERFEST 2012

CHECK OUT OUR COLOR CODED REGIONAL SECTIONS:

YELLOw - Tampa Bay Area • RED - Nature Coast Area • ORANGE - East Coast Area PURPLE - North Florida Area • BLUE - South Florida • GREEN - South west Florida


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One of the year's best months is here ... I love October! The weather is finally starting to change and we can say goodbye to the blistering hot temperatures, the everyday afternoon rains and the 99% humidty. It's a great time to ride and a great time to be outdoors. I also love October because it is filled will great events ... The Cotee River BikeFest, Spooks N' Scoots, Biketoberfest and this year the return of the Odessa Rodeo! All of these are fantastic events and should be on your "must do" lists! My favorite holiday also happens in October and that is Halloween. I love dressing up and our family has started a tradition where Tony, Tracy and my grandkids (Krysie, Ashlynn and Tyler) travel to Big Al's house. We eat Norma's famous pigs in a blanket (hot dogs inside of hot rolls) and "trick or treat" in a fantasic neighborhood. I love it !!!! On a serious note, you must be extra careful riding in October. Along with the kids darting into the streets on Halloween, you also have to remember that Biketoberefst (like Bike Week) features hundreds of motorcycles and hundreds of riders who do not know the streets of Daytona. Many of them get lost easily and make stupid decisions when turning around, changing lanes or looking at GPS systems. It is also the time where "amateurs" jump on bikes and try to ride in heavy traffic. Always look out for the "other guy" and that can mean a car, truck or motorcycle! I hope to see you in New Port Richey, Daytona or at Tampa Bay Downs for the Rodeo. Speaking of the rodeo, we are looking for people to enter the bike show, truck show and chili contest. Please contact your sales rep or the office for details. Happy birthday wishes go out to Al "Dew" Swetay who turns the big 50 on 10/15! Have a fantastic month and thanks for reading Full Throttle!

Biketoberfest is here and the masses will be headed to Daytona Beach for the last time it will ever just be a 4 day event. Next year they are going to make Biketoberfest a 10 day event just like Daytona Beach Bike Week is every year! That is going to be huge for the motorcycle community. Full Throttle always sets up multiple 10x10 booths handing out magazines and promotional items. This year we will be setting up our booths at Boothill Saloon on Main Street and in the Coke Pavilion at Destination Daytona. Come find us and get your current magazine, bumper stickers and all the other great info we have for the rest of the month. We are bringing back one of the best parties of the year at Biketoberfest this year, The LET'S GET CRAZY PARTY! This year we are doing the party on Thursday night at the Holiday Inn Resort about a mile south of Main street on the beach. This is an ADULTS ONLY party as we have some fun events and give out lots of ADULT PRIZES. Full Throttle will also be staying at the Holiday Inn Resort and they are offering all of our people great rates, so if you are looking for a place to stay still for Biketoberfest, contact Jennifer at 386-255-0921 and use the code FTM for your discounted room rates! There are some great events that are happening before Biketoberfest in October. First, there is the 10th Anniversary at Plant City Bike Fest Saturday October 6th. This event is always the first Saturday of the month and usually has thousands in attendance. There are always a bunch of vendors, live music, a great ride in bike show and it is all emceed by the best, Radical Randy. Second, is Run to the Heartland Bike event October 5th through the 7th in Sebring. This year they are celebrating 100 years of Sebring. There is so much going on at this great event like bike shows, the motorcycle drill team, bike builders, and motorman. And one of the Biggest events to happen in the Tampa Bay area happens the second weekend in October, Cotee River Bike Fest October 11th - 14th. This is a HUGE event that has a great venue in the heart of Downtown New Port Richey. Full Throttle will be hosting two bike shows on Saturday and Sunday. Stunt man Jesse Toler will be there, $1,000 Daisy Duke contest, the Lo Cash Cowboys , Highway to Hell and much more! This is certainly one of the not to miss events in October. Last, is the Odessa Rodeo that is going to be held at the Tampa Bay Downs Racetrack in Oldsmar. This is an event that happened in this area a while ago and they are resurrecting it. The event is free to come to but if you want to watch the rodeo there is a ticket charge. Full Throttle is hosting a Chili cookoff, a truck show and a bike show along with our great sponsor Attorney Fran M. Haasch. The Odessa Rodeo is the last weekend in October, October 26th - 28th. We hope to see everyone at all of these great events! We are starting all of the planning for the Florida Motorcycle Expo and Bike Builder Invitational that will be happening in January at Quaker Steak and Lube. If you are looking to be a vendor or a sponsor of this great event please contact us at Full Throttle 813-814-1424 or you can e-mail me directly at tonyc@floridafullthrottle.com. We have some great title sponsors on board now with Attorney Fran. M. Haasch, Jim's Harley-Davidson, Metro PCS and Walker Ford! The vendor application will be on our website so you can print it out and send it in with a payment at your convenience. All vendors who get their applications and payment in before December 1st, 2012 will get a discounted booth rate, so sign up today! Next Month's issue we will have pictures from Las Vegas Bike Fest as my new bride and myself are taking a workcation to visit Las Vegas. I hope to see you all at least at one of the great events that are happening in the month of October as I will be at almost all of them! Have a great month and enjoy this beautiful weather, ride safe and rise smart, don't drink and ride and I will see you soon!


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THURS. OCTOBER 4TH - JACK WILLIE'S BIKE NIGHT - 1st Thurs. of every month. Jack Willies Bar Grille & Tiki - 1013 St. Petersburg Dr. W. Oldsmar,FL. 7pm-10pm. OCTOBER 5-7 - 9TH ANNUAL RUN TO THE HEARTLAND - brought to you by Heartland riders Association, Inc. in historical Downtown Sebring, Florida. Drill teams, Jerry "Motorman" Paladino, Bik ebuilder Parade, Live music, 100 mile scenic poker run, bike show Sat & Sun and much more! Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Sebring with 100 years of Motorcycling. For more info visit www.hra-sebring.com or 863-381-6467 OCTOBER 6 - ANNUAL ALL IN FOR EDUCATION POKER RUN - Registration between 9am and 10am at Brandon H-D 9841 Adamo Driver, Tampa. Last bike in to Biff Burgers by 1:30pm. First place is $300, 2nd place is $200 worst hand is $100. Big party afterwards at Biff Burger with Live entertainment. for more info call 813-621-1391 or 727-224-8519 OCTOBER 6TH - 3rd Annual All American Ride for the Tata's! - Registration @ X Tech 158 Spirit Lake Road Winter Haven FL 9:30 AM - 11 AM followed by a scenic ride with fun stops and snacks at all stops!! Party Starts at the last stop @ 3PM by the lake at the Moose Club @ 2305 Havendale Blvd Winter Haven with DJ, Band, Bar-b-que, Beer, Raffles, Vendors and MORE! Last Bike in 4 PM. $15 Rider / $10 Pass and includes Bar-b-que at last stop! Pre Register Thursday Nights in September @ Sheri's Place on Havendale in Winter Haven fro 6:30 PM - 9 PM for Event shirt Specials! Vendor spots available for $25. Infor contact Debbie @ 863 398 3600 OCTOBER 6TH - For the Love of Linda - 10am-Noon Registration at Hennessy's Pool & Spirits, 127 Forest Lake Blvd. South, Oldsmar, FL 34677, ph 813-854-2255. $5 hand or 3 for $10. Cash prizes: Best/2nd/3rd/Pot Luck = $100/$75/$50/$25. Noon last bike out. Hennessy's serving breakfast till 11am. Stops at: Kahuna's Bar & Grill, Thunder Tavern, The Inn, 5pm last bike in at Norton's Sports Bar & Grill. 6pm prizes awarded, up to 2 extra cards per hand at last stop $1 each, music by Kristy & Melvin, food, 50/50, raffle. Linda Lloyd and her Husband Dennis have been loyal members of Suncoast Brotherhood since 2007. She has always volunteered her time at events and Benefits. It’s time for us to give back as they need us now. She has stage 3 Cancer that she continues to fight. She cares for her disabled daughter as much as she can. This is a 65 mile ride. All proceeds go to her and her family, info Suzanne 727-736-4664. www.SuncoastBrotherhood.org. OCT. 6TH - TRUCK LOAD SALES EVENT - meet factory reps. and product specialists at Barney's of St. Pete (Gandy Blvd.) Toy haulers on display, tire sale on all dunlop's, pirelli & Michelin Tires. Free gift with every purchase over $20. From 10am till 4pm only! 10411 Gandy Blvd. St. Pete Fl 727-5761148 SAT. OCT. 6TH - 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 813754-3707 or 1-800-760-2315 or plantcity.org


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SUN. OCT. 7TH - 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 OCT 11 - 14 - Cotee River Bike Fest 2012 - Thu. 6-11pm, Fri. 5 -10pm, Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 9am-10pm, in Historic Downtown, Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL 34652. This is a Free Event open to all motorcycles, Friday 6pm Kickoff party. Weekend events include: Live music, pizza eating contest, $1K Daisy Duke contest, Vendors, Full Throttle Magazine Bike Shows Sat & Sun, Orlando H-D Drill Team, Jesse Toler stunt rider. Sunday Fire & Iron Poker Run and a Swap Meet, info Dan 727-842-7651, dsullivan@coteeriverbikefest.com. CoteeRiverBikeFest.com. OCTOBER 13 - SUNCOAST BROTHERHOOD PRESENTS "BROKE BUMS POKER RUN - apx 100 Miles Saturday October 13th. Wear Orange & Black and get a free extra handyou must buy one to receive a free one SIGN UP 9AM-11AM. Poker Hands still $5.00 a hand & 3 hands for &10.00BEST HAND $100.002ND BEST $75.003RD BEST $50.00POT LUCK $25.00. Directions and phone numbers will be provided for the Challenged STARTS: Whiskey Depot 256 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771 (727) 531-5401. LAST STOP: Blind Shark Tavern 11301 Starkey Rd, Largo, FL 33773 (727) 399-0435. UP TO 2 EXTRA CARDS AT LAST STOP 1.00 EACH LAST BIKE IN AT 7PM, WINNERS & 50/50 ANNOUNCED AT 8PM Contacts: Jeff:727-439-1722 http://www. suncoastbrotherhood.org OCT 13 - 3rd Annual Gratitude Ride (Rain Date) - 8:459:45am Registration at Village Lakes Shopping Center. Ceremony 9:30, KSU at 10am. 65 mile ride to (3) fire & rescue stations in Pasco, just to say "Thanks for the work you do." Show these heroes of our community how we will NEVER FORGET, and how much we appreciate the sacrifices they make for us every day. After ride memorial BBQ at Hungry Harry’s in LOL. Event T-Shirts for sale, Music, 50/50, Raffle, Prizes. Proceeds benefit first responders & their families through the PCFD, info Dan 813-928-2160. www.PascoCountyChoppers.com. OCTOBER 13 - BIKE NIGHT AT DALE 1891 - One of the biggest and best monthly bike nights in Hillsborough County! Dale 1891 has great food and drink specials, live band and this month will be hosted by Captain Chaos "Charlie Hum,phries" From Full Thorttle Magazine. There will be a slow race and wenie bite contest. Also come out for a chance to win a flat screen TV. For more info www.dale1891.com DALE1891 - 11744 N Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL33618 - 813-961-2121 OCTOBER 24 - Full Moon Poker Run - 5-7pm Registration at Stix Billiards, 38529 US Hwy 19 Palm Harbor, FL 34990, ph 727-937-9225. Hands are 1 for $5 or 3 for $10, wear a Halloween Costume & get a free hand with purchase. Stops at: Hobbs Hideaway in Hudson, Springer Saloon in NPR, Hideaway in Port Richey, 10:30pm last bike in at Bourbon Street in NPR where you can purchase extra cards 2 per hand $1 per card. Cash prizes: Best/2nd/3rd/Pot Luck = $100/$75/$50/$25. 11pm awards announced, info Anna "Andretti" 727-389-8810. www. scbhpasco.com.

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TAMPA BAY AREA CRUISIN’ CALENDAR OCTOBER 26 - 28 - ODESSA RODEO & FESTIVAL - We're back in the saddle again. Live entertainment under the main tent. Tons of great bands including the Black Honkey's, Stormbringer and many more. Free admission to the festival grounds. General tickets for $19 or prefered seats for $25. Full Throttle will be hosting a Truck show and Chili cook-off on Sunday. Trucks are $10 to enter with trophies in multiple classes. Public can try all chili's for $5 per cup. Sunday there is a ride in bike show with trophies. For more info visit www.orodeo.net OCTOBER 27 - Haps Cycle Sales 64th Open House - 10am2pm at Haps Cycle Sales, 2530 17th Street, ph 941-809-7433. "Free" Ride in Bike Show, 10am-12 Noon Registration. Trophies at 1:30pm. Free Hot Dogs and Soft Drinks and many motorcycle related Vendors, Slow Races at 1pm and the usual Grudge match between Big Al and Doc Fox. 50/50 Cash Raffle, Dunlop "Tire Auction" full set includes installation. Introducing the Cruising Chef, full menu - covered dining area. Preregistration for Sunday at Jolly Roger Poker Run (Free Jolly Roger Event T-shirt first 125 riders), info Bob Poneleit 941-8097433. OCT. 27 - 6th Annual Poker Run for the Haley House - 9:00 am Registration opens at American Legion Alafia Post #148, 7240 U.S. Hwy 301 S, ph 813-677-6529. Ride fee $15.00, meal included. Extra hands $10.00 or 3 for $20.00, 50-50, raffles, first 100 receive a t-shirt. KSU at 10:30am. The Marine Corps League and the American Legion Riders are holding their 6th Annual Poker Run to benefit The Haley House. It provides a temporary home to family members of Veterans who are in the Spinal Cord, Traumatic Brain and Blast Injury Treatment Center at the James Haley VA Hospital. They receive no government funding; only private donations, info Thomas "Gunny" Reichard, (813) 409-2455, Devil.Dog59@yahoo.com. OCT. 27TH - TRUCK LOAD SALES EVENT - Meet factory reps. and product specialists at Barney's of Brandon(Hwy. 60) Toy haulers on display, tire sale on all dunlop's, pirelli & Michelin Tires. Free gift with every purchase over $20. From 10am till 4pm only! 9820 East Adamo Drive., Brando, FL 813-628-9418 SUN. OCT. 28th - I SURVIVED BIKETOBERFEST PARTY - Venom 2, Hudson , FL. 1pm - 6pm. Sponsored by Attorney Fran Haasch. New Full Liquor bar, Mc'd by Big Dog Billy. Live music, drink and food specials. Ride in Bike show. Vendors Welcome. Contact 727-816-8700 NOVEMBER 2ND - Roscoe's 27th Annual Chili Challenge - 8AM Gates open on Thursday at Roscoe's Farm, 5320 Shady Oak Dr. N., ph 863 858 6249. $50 Person weekend admission, $35 Saturday only. $50 admission includes bike parking & camping. NO dogs, guns or glass containers! Chili cooking begins Saturday morning at 7AM, November 3rd. Free chili during cook-off. All chili MUST be cooked on site. ADULTS ONLY - No Exceptions. Live music, bike show, free bike games, wet-T contests, arm wrestling, food & merchandise vendors, furthest rider trophy and more. Chili cook-off w/cash prizes on Saturday. Please see our website for more information. This event has been proclaimed Florida's best "adults only" party, info 863 858 6249, wiroto@tampabay.rr.com. www.RoscoesChiliChallenge.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: BOURBON STREET 4331 US 19 • NPR 727-807-7971 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

FULL THROTTLEVISION LIVE on your computer FullThrottleVision.com 7pm-8pm Hennessy's Bar & Spirits 127 forest Lakes Road Oldsmar, FL 813-8542255 Kahuna’s Bar & Grill 10515 Gandy Blvd. 727-576-7800 SATURDAY: Biff Burger 3939 49th Street N. St.Petersburg, FL 727-527-5297 SUNDAY: Peggy's Corral 4511 US Hwy 41 N Palmetto, FL 34221 941-447-9609 Porpoise Pub Bike Day 8701 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL 727-3937616 Salvation Saloon Stix Billards 38529 US Hwy 19 Palm Harbor 937-9225

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Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille At Brandon Harley (EVERY SUNDAY) 9847 Adamo Drive. Brandon, FL 33619 813-664-6888

Fox and Hounds Pub 229 E. Brandon Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511 813-681-8877

Wahoo's on the Island 145 107 Avenue Treasure Island, FL 727-290-9856

St. Pete Pier Johnny Reno's 800 2nd Ave. NE. St. Pete

BOURBON STREET Car & Bike Show Every 2nd Sunday 4331 US 19 • NPR 727-807-7971 DALE 1891 Bike Night - 5pm-10pm 2nd Sat. of the Month 11742 N Dale Mabry Hwy Carrollwood, FL (813) 961-2121 European Hair Designers 2412 Jim Redman Pkwy Plant CIty, FL 813-754-4141 Gunn Highway Flea Market 4th SUN. Every month 2317 Gunn Highway Odessa Fl. 33556 813-920-3181 JACK WILLIE'S TIKI HUT 1st Thursday Of the Month 1013 St.Petersburg Dr. Oldsmar, FL 813-749-7932 Kahuna's Bike Night EVERY 3RD SAT. 10515 Gandy Blvd. St. Pete FL 33702 727-576-7800 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 the month) Plant City, FL 813-754-3707

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Softail’s Bar Bike Night (2nd Sun of every month) 6032 Seminole Blvd. Seminole, FL 727-395-9192 Southside Choppers, Inc. Old School Swap Meet 1st Sat. of Every Month 2222 1st Avenue South St. Pete, Florida 33712 (727)328-1830 southsidechoppersinc.com Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille At Brandon Harley THIRD THURS. 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

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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

House Cycle World 7822 N. Dale Mabry Ave. Tampa 33604 813-884-0883 Iron Horse Motorsports 13805 W. Hillsborough Tampa, 33635 813-854-5611 Jim’s Harley-Davidson 2805 54th Ave N. St. Pete, 33714 727-526-JIMS LAST CHANCE CYCLES 10341 E. Hwy 92 Tampa, FL 33610 813-664-6710 Manor Cycles 1665 S. Myrtle Ave. Clwtr, 33756 727-588-0786 Performance HONDA 28009 Wesley Chapel Blvd. Wesley Chapel Fl 33543 813-973-1888 www.performancehonda.net Performance Specialists 12820 Daniels Dr Clwtr, 33762 727-572-5755 Performance Twin 2279 Tall Pines Dr Largo, FL 33771 727-539-8946 Power Sports 14996 US Hwy 19 N. Clwtr, 33764 717-536-4791 Profile Customs 27839 US Hwy. 19 N., Clearwater, FL 33761 727-726-3030 S&M Bike Shop LLC 370 Prairie Industrial Pkwy Mulberry, FL 33860 863-425-5090 smbikeshop.vpweb.com Savage Powersports 29747 US Hwy 19 N.Clwtr, 33761 727-771-1211 SOUTHSIDE CHOPPERS 2222 1st Ave. S. St. Petersburg, FL 727-328-1830 St. Pete Kawasaki 3450 34th St St. Pete , FL 33713 727-521-4626 Syd’s Cycle 6600 Haines Rd. St. Pete, FL 33702 727-522-3333 Tampa V-Twin 16336 N. Florida Ave. Lutz, FL 33549 813-962-3856 THE RIDE FACTORY 2101 N. 22nd St. Tampa,FL 33605 813-247-1166 Thunder Bay Cycles 124 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tpa, 33604 813-232-6661 XTREME POWERSPORTS 1019 U.S. 301 S. Tampa, FL 33619 813-626-6060

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A GENIUS LIKE ME.... & 10 Things you never knew about Einstein

Interesting thing about Genius is that it seems to come with a helping of madness, an inner drive perhaps boardering on a multiple personality disorder. It's said to be the joy of making a new connection or obtaining a new insight, of accomplishing a new feat, that my friends is what motivates a Genius. Being a true Genius also includes the components of talent and technique and it is widely accepted that a huge part of said technique is an un-stoppable drive, a persistence to arrive at a conclusion, and to understand the mystery of what they have set their sights on in a chosen field or art form. But my 37 loyal readers, on top of these attributes, Geniuses are associated with curiosity , imagination, wisdom, inventiveness , some humor and finally vitality and I’m sure you are asking yourselves “how do you know this”? Well in short, it's because I am one. I know this is no revelation to so many of you, especially to my close friends and family. And right now you my fellow Genius and “near" Genius readers must wonder what has prompted me to unleash this obvious statement of fact and what has brought my rare affliction out into the open? Geniuses are those rare individuals who have, among other qualities, the discipline and gifts to master the large domains of knowledge that allow them to come up with surprising combinations. We play in larger fields than most other people. More athletic moves, more musical memories, more images and words. A deeper knowledge of mathematics, of history, of art. We mentally map our fields in ways that access the right combinations at the right time. The very word Genius originated in ancient Rome where it related to the guiding spirt of a person. The word is also related to the Latin verb "genui or genitus" to bring into being, to create, to produce it would also explain the achievements of exceptional individuals who seemed to indicate the presence of a particularly powerful Genius. By the time of Augustas the word began to acquire its secondary meaning of "inspiration, talent". But my fellow Genius readers, well by reading my writings you must be “fellow Geniuses”, what really got me inspired to write this excursion into madness and wonder was when a fellow Genius friend of mine named his racehorse, fittingly enough “Captain Genius”. No ordinary horse my friends, this one stumbles at the gate, spots the pack a huge almost insurmountable lead and still shows. Runs in a shut out fog, you can not even see the horses on the track and as the fog thins at the wire there’s Captain Genius for a win, as I said to his trainer Joe Woodard, “takes a good Captain and a Genius to win in that fog". The 3 year old Florida bred colt has 5 top 3 showings out of 6 (3 firsts on two surfaces) only faltering when he "dropped a shoe" in one race. I know that I wonder sometimes if animals can be of a higher "IQ” than the normal

ones or be Geniuses like us? It's an abstract thought I give you that. My good friend Billy’s horse may go on to emulate the horse and the man I write of next, a man we all admire and a Genius who was named “Man of the Century" by Time Magazine and a man whos very name has become a synonym for Genius for who among us my friends has never said to another “yeah, you’re a real Einstein”.

“ EVERYTHING SHOULD BE AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE, BUT NOT SIMPLER”

He was a heavy smoker: Almost as famous as his eccentric hair and thrift store looking wardrobe was Albert Einstein with his Hiershom pipe hanging out of his mouth. The Genius himself said “I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a somewhat calm and objective judgment in all human affairs”. Einstein was very passionate about his pipe smoking, in fact my friends during one lecture he ran out of pipe tobacco and borrowed some cigarettes from his students so he could pack the tobacco in his pipe. But the true appeal to our formula minded friend was the soothing almost mathematical ritual pipe smoking gave. Carefully choosing from an amazing variety of pipes and tobacco then properly loading, tamping and packing it and then the gentle puffs required to ignite this ritualistic combo. Although he was more partial to pipes and their complexities he was not one to turn away from a cigarette or a good cigar. He once fell into shallow water during a sailing trip but managed to heroically hold on to his pipe even though he could not swim. Although his wife Elsa and all his doctors forbade him to smoke, he continued untill his death on Monday, April 18, 1955 from an abdominal aneurysm at age 76.

'’IF WE KNEW WHAT WE WERE DOING, IT WOULD NOT BE CALLED RESEARCH, WOULD IT?”

He invented a refrigerator: 21 years after his epic writings of his “Special Theory of Relativity” and five years after he received the Nobel Peace Prize (1921). He would design and receive a 1926 patent on a refrigerator that ran on alcohol gas. He would design this with his former student Leo Szilard and using his experience with the Swiss Patent Office (Albert worked there from 1903 to 1909) they would receive 45 separate patents on 3 different models and although the pair didn’t put the refrigerator into production, the most promising patents would be bought up by the Swedish Company, Electrolux. The refrigerator was a unit that acted as an “absorbtion refrigerator” and had no moving parts. It was a very simple and effective machine . The refrigerator device required only a simplistic heat source


for its operation (such as alcohol). It could be used in poor villages without electricity or in the outdoors, no motors and no “plugs”. You would heat up one end of the device and the other end became cold, it was almost like magic. A simple design to a complex problem. Although not a hit when designed (Freon would be the future of refrigeration) it is being looked at today as a very environmentally safe and “green machine” and is in use in some remote areas of the world as you read this tale.

“THE ONLY REASON FOR TIME IS SO EVERYTHING DOESN’T HAPPEN AT ONCE”

Albert Einstein was offered the job as President of Israel : Only days after the first President of Israel died (Chiam Weizmann) on Nov. 9, 1952. Einstein was asked if he would accept the position of being their second president. Albert was a Jew but not a citizen of Israel and although this was mostly a ceremonial post at the time (the Prime Minister has the power of the state) it was a deeply respectful offer by the Jewish people. However my 97 loyal readers, Einstein declined, mostly because of his age (73 at the time) but said he was “deeply moved” by the gesture. He is quoted as saying, “All my life I have dealt with objective matters, hence I lack both the natural aptitude and experience to deal properly with people and to exercise official function. I am more distressed over these circumstances because my relationship with the Jewish people became my strongest tie, once I achieved complete clarity about our precarious position among the nations of the world”. To the state of Israel he was truely “The Greatest Jew Alive” at this time in history, having fled Nazi Germany in the early 30's. He would spend much of his time during World War II fighting to help other Jewish refugees escape from Europe. He also raised money to create the homeland of Jews in Palestine that would later become Israel and my good readers despite having helped create the State of Israel maybe the true reason Albert turned down the Presidential Office can be found in this quote. “ I should much rather see reasonable agreement with the Arabs on the basis of living together in peace than in the creation of a Jewish State. My awareness of the essential nature of Judaism resists the idea of a Jewish State with borders, an army and a measure of temporal power no matter how modest. I am afraid of the inner damage Judaism will sustain, especially from the development of a narrow nationalism within our own ranks, against which we have already had to fight strongly even without a Jewish State". Einstein obviously had a genius even beyond his chosen field of mathematics I think many would say.

“SCIENCE IS A WONDERFUL THING IF ONE DOES NOT HAVE TO EARN ONES LIVING AT IT”

A compass made him who he is: Many have asked what triggered his path to Genius? When Albert was five years old and sick in bed his father Hermann Einstein brought him a device that stirred his intellect. It was the first time Albert had ever seen a magnetic compass, he twisted it, he shook it certain he could make the device point in a new direction. But my 53 loyal readers, no effort by our young Genius could make the needle move from pointing in the direction of magnetic ”North”. A true wonder he thought. The invisible force that guided the compass needle was proof to Einstein that there was more to our world than we can see, there was something behind things, sometimes deeply hidden. Later as a child, Albert would patiently and methodically build houses of cards up to 14 stories high, when all the other children would only build to 4 before they would teeter and fall. Later he would say, “ It's not that I'm so smart, it's just I stay with problems longer”. At age 12 he came upon what he called his “Holy Book of Mathematics." It was on Euclidean plane geometry and was the concept that one could prove with certainty theorems of angles and lines that were in no way “obvious”. This my 42 gifted readers, made an indescribable impression on the young Genius. He adopted mathematics as the instrument that he would use to prove his ideas of the behavior of the universe. And it all began my friends with a simple magnetic compass.

“EVERYTHING THAT IS REALLY GREAT AND INSPIRING IS CREATED BY THE INDIVIDUAL WHO CAN LABOR IN FREEDOM”. Einstein's Brain: When he passed in 1955 his body was cremated and as he wished his ashes were scattered at a still today undisclosed location (said to be the Shark River in New Jersey near the Science Hall of Fame). He died at the age of 76 in Princeton Hospital. Albert would refuse surgery saying, “I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, if it is time to go I will do it elegantly”. During the autopsy the head patholigist of Princeton Hospital Thomas Stoltz Harvey removed Einstein's Brain without the permission of the family. Days later he convinced Einstein's son that it would help Neuro Science and tell us why he was so “smart”. The brain was sectioned into 120 pieces and then into 12 sets of slides. Harvey retained two complete sets for himself and stored them in his closets as he moved through the years to various homes across the United States, in two large mason jars in a cider box. Upon the doctor's death in 2007 they were given back to Princeton Hospital. In the end Einstein's brain was found to be 15 percent over the size of the average brain, due to the fact that the “inferior parietal" regions on both hemispheres were much more developed than most. This would have given Einstein some powerful visualization skills, seeing that this region of the brain is responsible for much of our visiospatial cognition, mathematical thought and imagery of movement. They also found his brain lacked the groove which usually runs through part of this area


which suggests that his neurons may have been able to work more closely together and more easily given their proximity to each other. Einstein often said that he visualized his problems in mathematics more so than “thinking them out”, maybe that is why Dr. Harvey also removed the eyes of Einstein but that my fellow brainiacs is another story

“INTELLECTUALS SOLVE PROBLEMS, GENIUSES PREVENT THEM”

Einstein had an affair with Marilyn Monroe: While Albert was quite the ladies man (for his time) and had quite a few extramarital affairs but I have to tell you, my 23 gifted readers, this is pure urban legend. Although its reported by many reliable sources that Marilyn was a huge fan of Albert Einstein, and in fact they may have once stayed in the same hotel, but alas just not in the same room. In the same “legend” it is said that he sat next to Monroe at a large dinner party and that she whispered in his ear, “I want to have a child with you, Albert, with my looks and your brains it would be the perfect child”, to which Einstein replied, “Ah, but what if it has my looks and your brains”? Very funny stuff indeed but it was never said. Although in the late 1940's actress Shelly Winters shared an apartment with Marilyn and later in her written autobiography, Winters claimed that Monroe had hinted about an affair with the Genius, so fact or fiction my 61 loyal myth busters? Let me know if you discover any details to this "legend". Albert would be married twice. Once to Mileva Maric whom he divorced in 1919 and then to Elsa Loewenthal (nee Einstein) his cousin. How close a cousin you ask, my amazed friends, very close. Elsa was related to both sides of the family. Albert's mother and Elsa's mother were sisters, plus Albert's father and Elsa's father were cousins. Elsa and Albert had actually played together as small children, however their romance did not begin untill Elsa had married and divorced Max Lowenthal. She would die in 1936 after Albert and she emigrated to the U.S.A.

“IT HAS BECOME APPALLINGLY OBVIOUS THAT OUR TECHNOLOGY HAS EXCEEDED OUR HUMANITY”

He played the violin? Albert's mother Pauline was an accomplished pianist and she so wanted her young son to love music. So at the young age of six she started him on violin lessons. But my 31 loyal readers he hated playing it, well at first. But around the age of 13, my fellow virturosous, he heard the music of another Genius ... Mozart and for the next seven decades of his life he would play. Becoming a very good “Social Player” he would often play at local recitals and join in small groups such as garden parties and at Christmas time. He would also use the violin to relax and would often play for hours when stuck on an equation or mathematics problem using music to think things through in his head. A few great violinists said of Einstein the player, “There are many musicians with much better technique, but none, I believe, who ever played with more sincerity or deeper feeling”. The last few years of his life he felt dexterity leaving his left hand and my good readers he laid his violin down, never to play it again. However Einstein never lost his

love for the instrument. As he would still say “I know the most joy in my life has come from my violin”.

“THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STUPIDITY AND GENIUS IS THAT GENIUS HAS ITS LIMIT”

Einstein invented the Atomic Bomb? No, my good friends Albert is not the “inventor”. That honor belongs to Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer who was the director of America's Manhattan Project. But it would be Einstein and physicist Leo Szilard who togather would write a letter that led to the creation of that very project, and yes it would be the Atomic Bomb that would prove the true validation of Alberts famous E=MC2 equation where he predicted that an incredible amount of energy would be released if matter were converted into energy, he had also found out very early that this could be explained by studying radioactive elements. It would be in 1939 that physicist (and friend) Leo Szilard would attempt to alert Washington D.C. of an ongoing Nazi Atomic Bomb research project, but alas my 41 loyal readers his warnings were not heeded. Einstein with his fame was persuaded to come aboard and was quoted saying, “It is their responsibility to alert the Americans to the possibility that German scientists might win the race to build an Atomic bomb. And to warn that Hitler would be more than willing to resort to using such a weapon”. In the summer of 1939 just a few months before WW II would begin in Europe the letter was delivered to President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This letter also recommended that the U.S. Government pay attention to and become directly involved in uranium research and its associated chain reaction research. This letter is said to be “ Arguably the key stimulus for the adoption of serious investigation into nuclear weapons on the eve of the U.S. entry into WW II“. Roosevelt could not ignore the warning and could not let the madman Hitler possess Atomic bombs first. The U.S. would embark in a race to build the bomb that could prove Einstein's equation correct, they would form the Manhattan Project led by Dr. Oppenheimer and America would become the only country to successfully develop an Atomic weapon during World War II. Oddly enough J. Edgar Hoover the director of the F.B.I. would deem Albert Einstein a security risk and he was allowed to only work on a few small details of it, never seeing it or its complete engineering or testing. This seems so odd that the physicist whose equation led to the “idea” of the Atomic Bomb and whose letter explained the need for a bomb making project was considered too “risky” to aid in its design and building. Albert would say after the Great War ended “had I known the German's would not succeed in producing the Atomic bomb, I never would have lifted a finger" and this would haunt our peace loving and eccentric Genius. In 1954 a year before his death he said to his old friend Linus Pauling, “I made one great mistake in my life, when I signed the letter to President Roosevelt recommending atomic bombs be made, but there was some justification.............The danger the Germans would make them”.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge”

EINSTEIN LOVED SAILING: He would be given a sailboat for his 50th. birthday, a very nice 1929 German designed coastal cruiser that he would name ”Tummler” and he would often


call it his “thick little yacht". He would receive the sailboat in 1929 but by 1930 he was driven out of Germany as the Nazi’s would rise to power. A close friend would write in 1930, "While his hand holds the rudder Einstein explains with joy his latest scientific ideas to his present friends. He sails the boat with the skill and fearlessness of a child. He himself hoists the sails, climbs around the sailing boat to tighten the tows and ropes and and handles bars and hooks to set sails. The joy with this hobby can be seen in his face, it echoes in his words and in his happy smile". He has said losing his little yacht was one of the worse parts of having to flee Europe. He would then have a little 15 foot day sailor (named Tineff ) that he would sail on Long Island Sound, often being towed in and off of local sand bars, as he despised outboard motors, even returning one given to him as a gift.

Political passions once they have been fanned into flame, exact their victims..........Citater fra. No one has made much sense of the final two written words.

“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones”.

So my intellectual friends there you have it, I have been “rated" as the Genius. I am by my good friend honoring my name and vast knowledge of useless information with what seems to be a horse that may follow in Einstein’s footsteps or should I say “hoof-steps”, depends on which “Einstein” we are comparing him to. But we all have a touch of Genius don’t we my 32 loyal readers? It is said the line between Genius and insanity is a matter of perception. Maybe many of us are just “perceived” wrong? and we are all Einsteins at certain tasks. I’ve met many of you out in the world we live in bartenders, police, doctors, mechanics and soldiers, you’re a diverse lot and are obviously well read and very well versed and I truly do believe that there are many more Geniuses then we know among us, but one Genius will always be the example to all of us, the one we will use to describe someone with this affliction, this curse, this gift to be as “Yogi” put it, smarter than the average “bear”. So there you have it my fellow superstars Albert Einstein pacifist, Jew, father, sailor, musician and chick magnet, he was all of these and so much more, but Einstein was never a follower, he acted on and pursued what he thought was right. Yes its clear he was a Genius but he also seemed to have an immense amount of common sense and that seems to me to be a key to being a true Genius. Stick to a problem don’t come back to it, think before you speak and most of all be in Einstein's and Captain Geniuses hoofsteps and don’t be a follower and with that my loyal superstars I will leave you with a last quote from Mr. Einstein that is very relevant today.

EINSTEINS LAST WORDS: Shortly after midnight he muttered a few sentances in German but the night nurse did not understand the language and with that the last words of the greatest minds in the world would be lost forever, but Albert would take the draft of a speech he was preparing for a TV appearance commemorating the State Of Isreals seventh anniversary with him to the hospital that day, but my good readers he did not live long enough to finish it, no it wasn’t an epic mathematical equation, or a new rocket fuel formula or a cure for anything except maybe World stupidity, it lay next to him at his death, an unfinished idea, an incomplete statement: “In essence, the conflict that exists today is no more than an old style struggle for power, once again presented to mankind in semi-religious trappings, the difference is that, this time, the development of atomic power has imbued the struggle with a ghostly character. For both parties know and admit that, should the quarrel deteriorate into actual war, mankind is doomed". Despite this knowledge, statesmen in responsible positions on both sides continue to employ the well known technique of seeking to intimidate and demoralize the opponent by marshaling superior military strength. They do so even though such a policy entails the risk of war and doom. Not one statesman in a position of responsibility has dared to pursue the only course that holds out any promise of peace, the course of supranational security, since for a statesman to follow such a course would be tantamount to political suicide.

And yes my loyal readers there was a horse named “Einstein”. He would make his debut on Feb.26, 2006 at Gulfstream Park where he would win the first of two (2004-2005) Gulfstream Park Turf Handicaps, he would then go on to win on three different track surfaces, dirt, turf and synthetic which is impressive by itself. Over his long career he would try and set a world record by winning on all three surfaces in one season but after winning on two would have an off race on the third surface and the Genius horse would be denied this amazing feat. The 8 year old Einstein would win 11 of 30 starts including four grade 1 races and retire from 5 years of racing with $2,945,238 in winnings. Einstein is now at Adena Springs Farm in Paris, Ky. and is to become a “Ladies Man” much as our E=mc2 Genius was renowned to be.

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I call Dr. Amar Patel my miracle doctor. I was in an auto accident in February. I am awaiting surgery on my back and neck. I have 2 appointments a week and I credit his care for my ability to walk. If you are seeking Palm Harbor chiropractic care then this is the right place. At the Palm Harbor Spine Center they strive to provide you with exceptional care in a friendly and relaxing environment. Their staff is dedicated to the well being of every patient, and strive to treat each patient as an individual. They also have offices in New Port Richey and Holiday, FL. What sets them apart is that they have two specialties in the office for your convenience. In addition to Dr. Amar Patel, there is a medical doctor-Dr. Sadhana Shah, who has been treating Floridians for over 20 years. Both have experience in treating auto accident patients. Chiropractors emphasize the treatment of spinal conditions since correct spinal alignment can affect the proper function of other bodily areas and systems. Additionally, they can provide proper nutritional advice to augment recovery. Some chiropractors specialize in the treatment of other musculoskeletal conditions, such as those involving sports injuries. The main method of treatment used is called adjustment. It is a specialized, controlled and safe pressure applied to your spine. An adjustment restores the proper motion and position of your vertebrae. Please feel free to contact them as they promise to do everything they can to help. by: Tattoo'd Carole


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It’s October! All kinds of things happen in the biker world in Florida, but my favorite is Spooks and Scoots October 12-13. This is the once a year reunion for bike and non-bikers. A great weekend camp out at a great place, the Sertoma Ranch at the Pasco/Hernando line near interstate 75. You can camp in motorhomes, tents, or the back seat of your car, or on the ground next to your bike. Lots of shade, showers, food. Really a great place. It is put on by ABATE of Hillsborough County for 32 years. See you there. If you have been to the Webster Swap Meet and Bike Show you may have seen a vendor buying and selling parts and bikes by the name of Jim, a stocky guy with a red face most of the time, he passed away last month at the meet doing what he liked doing best. If I should do the same thing you will know I passed

happy out there not in a hospital or nursing home or anywhere else but doing things I like best. R.I.P. Jim See you girls at the bank soon


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25 YEARS OF SEARCHING Happy Birthday Waldo!!! Twenty-five years ago British illustrator Martin Handford published his first book. It was originally called “Where’s Wally” but the name was changed to “Waldo” when it was released in the United States. Handford has sold over 58-million books in 38 different languages featuring that weird looking fellow in the red striped shirt.

People in New Jersey are being told not to make exaggerated smiles when they take their driver’s license photo. It seems their smiles could interfere with new facial recognition software. They are also asked to remove glasses and all head wear. I guess you won’t hear “smile” before these photos are taken!

TALLY ME BANANAS If you like bananas, get ready to spend more money! The world’s most traded fruit is getting more expensive after Latin American rains curbed output. The world’s largest shipper is Ecuador and the country had 60% more rain than usual this summer.

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NERDS & GEEKS UNITE Black Eyed Peas front man Wil.i.am is creating a new reality show that is different and unique. The show will be a technologythemed talent show similar to The Voice, American Idol and The X Factor. I love the idea and it might actually invent something

SHOw ME YOURS I’LL SHOw YOU MINE Did you know that 23% of all women and 19% of all men in the United States have at least one tattoo? It seems that those numbers are low as almost every 2030 year old I know has at least one tat! The good news is that only 14% of those people dislike their body art and regret getting them.


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Three friends from the local congregation were asked, ‘When you’re in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you, what would you like them to say?’ Al said: ‘ I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man.’ Gene commented: ‘I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives.’ Harry answered with, ‘I’d like them to say, ‘Look, he’s moving!’ ************************************************************ Why didn’t the skeleton cross the road? He didn’t have the guts. What do skeletons say before they begin dining? Bone appetite

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Pirate walks into a bar, and the bartender said, “Hey, I haven’t seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible.” “What do you mean?” said the pirate, “I feel fine.” “What about the wooden leg? You didn’t have that

“Well,” said the pirate, “We were in a battle, and I got hit with a Cannon ball, but I’m fine now.” The bartender replied, “Well, OK, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand?” The pirate explained, “We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and Got into a sword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook. But I’m fine, really.” “What about that eye patch?” “Oh,” said the pirate, “One day we were at sea, and a flock of birds flew over. I looked up, and one of them shit in my eye.” “You’re kidding,” said the bartender. “You couldn’t lose an eye just from bird shit.” The pirate says, “It was my first day with the hook.”



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Mama Quava is alive...Quavaween has not been cancelled. 9-11 Run with Pasco County Choppers. 3rd Annual Gratitude Ride Oct 13. Details at www.PascoCountyChoppers.com Hello fellow bikers... Above is the rain date. They expect over 200 bikes to say “Thanks to our Local First Responders�. Hope you can make it. We have a lot of great places to go here in Florida. Some we all know and some are yet to be found. It's my pleasure to help you find them. I have lived in the Tampa Bay area a long time and have gone to Ybor City many times. I went there recently with my friend from Holland (Sjoerd) and found a great time as usual. We started at The Green Iguana for a beer and listened to a local rock band and then went up the street to Coyote Ugly. I had forgotten

how much fun it is to watch girls dance on the bar with an MC singing and talking trash. Had a great time.. The crowds were not bad at all and parking was not a problem for a Friday. Which was strange for me because I remember Ybor being packed on the weekends. For some reason Ybor is struggling again. I hate to see that with such a great place. So I say we should all go check it out and do our civic duty to eat, drink and have a good time dancing and listening to good music. Update: Quavaween will be in Ybor again this year. It was changed but not cancelled. Enjoy the ride...where ever you go... See you around ! Mark Hasenfus - 813-241-4100


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40thThrottle annual Phil Peterson’s 57 Full Magazine Poker Run to Key West:

On Thursday, Sept 13th a group of us left St. Petersburg at 6:00 am for Key West and the Phil Peterson's 40th annual poker rally. I had the luxury of riding a brand new 2013 Harley Davidson Ultra Ltd. that I rented from Jim's Harley in St. Petersburg (thanks Tony). I must tell you it was "one great ride". The weather on the way down was off and on showers but it didn't dampen the excitement or enthusiasm of the riders. The route we chose was to head over the skyway bridge and then head east on Rte. #70 thru Arcadia and then head south on Rte. #27 near Lake Placid. Traveling west along Lake Okeechobee we picked up some more riders in South Bay and proceeded south on Rte. #27 until we reached Florida City and Route #1. From there it's about 130 miles of some of the most scenic riding you'll ever come across in the U.S. Crossing 43 bridges with the gulf to your right and the Atlantic to your left it was breathtaking at times (when it wasn't raining). We arrived in Key West around 3:00 PM and settled into our room. The official start of the Poker Run from Miami is on Friday morning however there were a lot of us that always arrive the day early to watch the riders come in . Thursday night is the annual "Duvall Crawl" pub tour. Watching all the thousands of bikes coming in on Friday was a special treat. They made 4 poker stops along the way to draw cards and then pick up there 5th card at the Conch Republic restaurant. My group as well as all the other "Thursday Riders" purchased their 5 cards at stop #5 as well. The top 5 poker hands win cash prizes and the top 10 poker hands play a single game of Texas Hold 'em with the winner winning a new 883 Harley Davidson sportster. During the weekend there was a world class bike show with some on the best looking bikes I've ever seen. They also had the usual bikini contest and other related bike activities. The whole weekend was fantastic as usual but in my opinion the best part was the ride down and ride back and hooking up with some ole friends. Total mileage down was 430 and it took 9 hours with several stops. The Key West poker run is always the third weekend in Sept. It's never been rained out in the 40 years that it's been held there. All the money raised goes to local Key West charities. It is probably one if not the best bike rally's in the country. If you've never participated in this fantastic poker run you're really missing a great time. This was my 10th year and will certainly not be my last. See you next year. “Fast Freddie” Chase Sales Mgr. Jim's H.D. of St. Petersburg


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SUN. OCT. 7TH - 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 Cotee River Bike Fest 2012. Starts on 10/11/2012 and ends on 10/14/2012. Thu. 6-11pm, Fri. 5 -10pm, Sat. 9am-10pm, Sun. 9am-10pm, in Historic Downtown, Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL 34652. This is a Free Event open to all motorcycles, Friday 6pm Kickoff party. Weekend events include: Live music, pizza eating contest, $1K Daisy Duke contest, Vendors, Full Throttle Magazine Bike Shows Sat & Sun, Orlando H-D Drill Team, Jesse Toler stunt rider. Sunday Fire & Iron Poker Run and a Swap Meet, info Dan 727-842-7651, dsullivan@coteeriverbikefest.com. www. CoteeRiverBikeFest.com. 32nd Annual Spooks 'N Scoots®. Starts on 10/12/2012 and ends on 10/14/2012. Gates open 12 Noon Friday at Sertoma Youth Ranch, 85 Myers Rd Brooksville, FL 34602. ph 352-754-3082. $30 Fri-Sun, $25 ABATE members, 15 yr and under free with parent, weekend admission includes camping (first come basis, no roping off ). Hosted by the Hillsborough County Chapter of ABATE of FL, Inc., all welcome. Vendors (pre-registered only), Games, Food, Drinks, Live Bands, Beauty Contest, Children's Activities. Saturday 2pm State Meeting at KofC Hall, 11549 Curley Rd, San Antonio 33576. Sunday Memorial Run for brothers and sisters lost, 11am leaves campground, info Richard, 813-323-2816, richard.nasrallah@verizon.net. http:// hillsborough.abateflorida.com. OCTOBER 28 - I SURVIVED BIKETOBERFEST PARTY - Sunday Oct. 28th from 1pm to 6pm. Full Liquor bar, food & drink specials, vendors welcome. Mc'd by Big Dog Billy. Live music by the Gear Drive Band. 16418 US 19 Hudson, FL 727-378-5850 www.venomcustomchoppers.com

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: Bourbon Street 4331 US 19 New Port Richey 727-807-7971

Hardee’s Restaurant Spring Hill, FL 352-596-9068 THURSDAY: Tankers Brew & BBQ 2 7803 Grand Blvd.. Port Richey, FL 727-264-8919 Coney Island (Every Other Thurs) 1112 East Jefferson St. Brooksville FL 352-796-9141

THUNDER TAVERN EVERY TUES.. 5111 SR. 54 NPR 727-264-8820

Neon Cowboy SR 52 At Bellamy Blvd. Pasco 352-588-0032

Venom Bar & Grille 7430 U.S. 19 N. 727-842-8371 New Port Richey

Pit Stop Bar and Grill (Every other Thurs.) 14446 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601 352-796-7570

WEDNESDAY: BEER HUT 11909 state road 52, hudson 727-857-5935 BEEF O BRADY'S HWY 301 / GALL BLVD EVERY WED NIGHT FROM 6 TO 9 PM ZEPHYRHILLS Brewsky's Bar & Grill 5430 Treadway Dr. Port Richey 727-597-1227

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

Gator Harley-Davidson 1745 US Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 352-787-8050

Cotee River Cafe (2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month) 12830 Shady Hills Road Spring Hill 813-9965375 Chickie's Pub (2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month) 6408 Rowan Road New Port Richey 727-842-1661 Hooters Restaurant (1st Tuesday of month) Spring Hill, FL 352-666-9225

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Official Biketoberfest® Festival Weekend! - Oct 18, 2012 - Oct 21, 2012

We invite you to join us for the 20th version of Biketoberfest® in Daytona Beach - annual festival that celebrates the fun and adventure loved by today's motorcycle riders. Great activities are waiting for you that include touring rides, bike shows, live concerts, food sensations and everything you'd expect from a top vacation destination. Find out all about it on our official event Web site www.Biketoberfest.org or contact us at the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, toll free at (866) 296-8970 or by email: info@ Biketoberfest.org and we'll give you all the details on the best places to stay and fun things to see and do. WEDNESDAY OCT 17th - The "Ruff" Ride - at 5PM, kick stands up at 5:30PM. This escorted ride begins at the Halifax Humane Society, 2364 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach, and continues through the Ormond Loop. Pre-registration - $15, $20 at the gate; includes t-shirt and VIP reception at Bank & Blues Club (BBQ dinner & one complimentary drink). Proceeds benefit abused and abandoned animals of our community. Pre-register online at www. halifaxhumanesociety.org by October 16th. Info: (386) 274-4703 ext. 328. Thursday October 18th - FULL THROTTLE'S LETS GET CRAZY PARTY - "ADULTS ONLY" We are bringing back one of the best parties of Biketoberfest. There will be lots of great games and prizes, drink specials like Adult prizes. There will be a best buns and best chest contest and a DJ playing some great music! The Party is from 8pm - 11pm at The Holiday Inn Resort 1615 S. Atlantic Ave. For more info call the Hotel at 386-255-0921 or Full Throttle 813814-1424. Thursday October 18th - WILLIE'S TROPICAL TATTOO OLD SCHOOL CHOPPER SHOW - Noon-4pm at Willie's Tropical Tattoo, 825 S. Yonge St (US 1), ph 386-672-1888. Chops, Bobbers, Rats. You can pre-register at 386-737-8888 or thehorseads@aol.com. Hot Babes, Roadside Marty, Cash, Gear Freebies, BBQ, Bands. Rain or Shine. www.WilliesTropicalTattoo.com. Thursday October 18th - MISS G-STRING AND BIKINI CONTEST - At the Coke Pavillion presented by Jagermeister starting at 8pm. Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, 1637 N. US Hwy 1 Exit 273 I-95 Friday October 19th - HOTTEST LINGERIE CONTEST - At the Coke Pavillion presented by Jagermeister starting at 8pm. at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, 1637 N. US Hwy 1 Exit 273 I-95 Friday October 19th - THE 23RD ANNUAL FULL THROTTLE CLASSIC BOARDWALK BIKE SHOW - Next to the Main Street Pier. $500 cash to Best of Show with 57 trophies in total and 20 categories. Registration is $25 from 8am till 11am. Winners Announced at 4pm. This event is FREE to the public. For more info call 386-871-0398. Sponsored by Attorney Fran M. Haasch www. lawfran.com Saturday October 20th - RATS HOLE SHOW - World Famous Rat's Hole Bike Show Emcee'd by the one and only Radical Randy! At TheDaytona Lagoon 601 Earl Street. This is a ride in 20 class bike show with a tattoo contest and miss rats mate contest. Fo rmore info visit www.ratshole.com Saturday October 20th - LITA FORD FREE CONCERT - 9 p.m. The Pavilion, 1637 North U.S. Hwy.1, Ormond Beach. FREE concert featuring Lita Ford at 9PM, opening acts start at 6PM. Retail shops, hotel, restaurants, bars, contests and tons of fun! (386) 671-7103.

Thurs - Sat October 18 - 20 - 2013 HARLEY DEMO RIDES Be the first to demo a new 2013 Harley-Davidson at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona, 1637 N. US Hwy 1 Exit 273 I-95 Thurs - Sat October 18 - 20 - RIDE THE LOOP - The Loop is the most popular scenic ride in the area, so make sure travel it while you're here for Biketoberfest® Oct. 18-21. Here is a link for a map and other scenic ride info. http://biketoberfest.org/where-to-ride.cfm The 30+ mile double loop of roadways traverse some of the most beautiful and diverse natural scenery remaining in all of northeast Florida. There is ready access to the Atlantic Ocean, North Peninsula, Tomoka and Bulow Creek State Parks as well as numerous city and county parks. The roadway view includes unobstructed vistas of two rivers, creeks and marshes, barrier island dunes and beach, and historic dwellings. Thurs - Sat - Oct 18, 2012 - Oct 21, 2012 - 8th Annual Daytona Motorcycle Swap Meet Extravaganza & Bike Show - Come be a part of Biketoberfest® history, located at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. 9AM to 5 PM daily - rain or shine - $5 admission. Bike Builder Headquarters, Buy-Sell-Trade! Don't miss the shows, daily at 3PM: 10/18 - British/European Bikes Show, 10/19 - Side Car & Trike Show, 10/20 - Antique Bike Show. Registration starting at Noon, CA$H & Trophys' awarded! Great food, drinks and live music. Info: (386) 8011810. 3900 East New York Avenue, DeLand. Thurs - Sat October 18 - 20 -Daytona International Speedway® Marketplace and Demo Rides! - 9AM to 6PM. Visit the area's largest motorcycle marketplace at Daytona International Speedway®, offering numerous activities for visiting motorcyclists. From FREE demo rides (riders must hold a valid motorcycle driver's license and DOT approved helmet to participate) on the newest motorcycles o a bikini contest and an opportunity to ride your own motorcycle around the track in the Monster Dash, bikers will find plenty to see and do during Fall Cycle Scene. Info: (800) PITSHOP. 1801 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Thurs - Sat October 18 - 20 - Daytona International Speedway® Motorcycle Races - 8AM to 5PM daily. Tickets $10 on Thursday & Friday, $25 on Saturday & Sunday and include access to Sprint FANZONE & garage access. Vintage motorcycle racing returns to Daytona International Speedway®, alongside Championship Cup Series Winner-Take-All National Championship Sprints and the American Sportbike Racing Association & Team Challenge Final Round Points. Catch all the two-wheel racing action as top riders compete on the 3.56 mile road course and the high banks of the "World Center of Racing". Info: (800) PITSHOP. 1801 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Thurs - Sat October 18 - 20 - Biketoberfest® 2012 at Riverfront Park - E Street Riverfront Bar, Welcome Center, Harley pin stop, DJ with give-aways on the hour, LED Truck, Trailers by Bustee, Geico Insurance, Fast Lights LEDs, Rivco Cycle Parts, Red Ember Cycles, event apparel, sewing patch stop, Jewelry by Blue Steele, The Seat Doctor, HD Insurance and more. Info: (407) 721-9110. Riverfront Park, Beach Street, Downtown Daytona Beach.


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HOLIDAY INN RESORT OCEAN FRONT: DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

Holiday Inn Resort Daytona Beach, Fl 386-255-0921 Quote: “Never promise what you can’t deliver.” I am from upstate New York. I have lived in Florida now since 2001. I came to work for the Holiday Inn Resort in 2004. I have been in the hospitality business since 1995 and I love this industry. This is a very exciting time to be a part of Humphrey Realty Management that is enjoying explosive growth in the hospitality industry. It is rewarding to see our teams hard work pay off as we have started with one property and we are up to 4 with more on the way. We are like family and there is a lot of exciting opportunity for everyone.

JOE ROBISON: OwNER OF ROBISON MOTORCYCLES 508 w International Speedway Blvd Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 255-6788

Quote: “Take a step back in time and enjoy great people” My name is Joe Robison, I own and operate Robison Motorcycles, Formerly Robison Harley Davidson from 1962 to 1993. I have been in the motorcycle business for over 50 years and have grown up racing Harley Davidsons since the early 40 and 50’s. Stop by the oldest motorcycle shop in Daytona Beach, you will be taken on a historical ride with the walls lined with old pictures and the walls will tell great stories. Come by and say hello, we would love to meet you and show you our shop.

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Quote: “what’s that got to do with the price of butter?”

My name is James and I work at Tropical Tattoo. We have been here for over 20 years doing great tattoos. This is the first job that I can actually say I love. It’s a family here. Outside of work I enjoy riding my motorcycle and playing music. If you want to get a tattoo done right the first time, stop on by and see us. We are open 7 days a week!

I have enjoyed designing ads for the biker community for 11 years. Along the way I have made many friends and associates that I would not have otherwise meet working anywhere else. Some of them are true characters that you would think only exsisted in the movies. I have also learned what a caring, respectful and charitable group of people exsist in the biker community. If ones down they all pull together in beatiful ways and take care of each others. To others I would like to say don’t judge a book by it’s cover. There are a lot of great people behind all that chrome and leather. I am also the night time manager for Connie’s Bar B Q down in South St. Pete. So If you need a rib grilled or an ad designed, I’m your girl.

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