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Eagle Scout. 32nd Degree Mason. Partner in a law firm. Staff Sergeant. Physician. No matter which title, it represents something that cannot be bought. A man has to work and earn the right to be labeled any of these. In the motorcycling community, a man earns the right wear the patch of a club. When the clubs were first forming in the late 40’s, they were primarily made up of former military men who had served in WWII. Part of a brotherhood that had completed missions under unbelievable conditions of hardship and danger, they had endured misery that we can’t even imagine and witnessed the death of many comrades-at-arms. Then the war ended and these young men were dumped back into civilian life – back to “normal” life, which was now anything but normal for them. The adrenaline junkies of the bunch came up with their own solution to the abrupt transition: riding knuckles to the wind with a bunch of brothers who had been there, too.
The process of becoming a Christian is about the most backward thing a human being could imagine because the next surprise is that it is not dependent on our strength at all. The Bible makes it very clear that we cannot earn our own salvation. The only Each club had its own rules for those wanting to become thing the Bible mentions members but most followed some variation of this theme: us earning is wages. But First, you had to hang around with the guys so everyone could see if you might be a good fit. If that went well, you since the wages are for had to have a member sponsor you for the step of probate. our sin, the payment is not a position or wealth or power. Romans 6:23 states, “The wages of sin is death.” But that’s This was a time of proving your loyalty, showing your willingness to go to the wall for your brothers in any kind of not the end of the verse. The rest tells the pivotal part of service, displaying your commitment to the club over every the story: “But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus other call of duty. If you survived that lengthy process, you Christ our Lord.” earned the right to wear the club’s patch. And you always knew that what the club giveth, the club can taketh away, so In spite of that good news, making the decision to accept you had better continue to live up to club expectations. In Christ’s payment for our sin is extremely difficult because return, you became part of a band of brothers who had been most of us don’t want to be in anyone’s debt. We are people who believe in earning our own way. It really through the same miserable process. You had the respect of everyone who knew what a man went through to become sticks in the craw to be a person in need. But the only way to become a Christian is to acknowledge that we are a club member. You were part of a bunch who pledged to completely dependent on Jesus Christ to carry the mess have your back. Becoming a patched member was - and still is – one proof of a man’s guts, grit, and determination. for us. Which is the last surprise I’ll mention, but it’s like letting our sponsor do all the work and then we get the patch and live forever knowing that we didn’t really earn it. It Now, you would think that the God of the universe, being means laying aside all pride in ourselves. But it also means the all-powerful person that he is, would only want to picking up the freedom of knowing that we never again be with powerful men and women who have somehow have to wonder if we’ve been good enough, if we’ve done earned the right to be in his presence, people who have proved their loyalty and commitment to him. That the only enough, if anything will ever be enough. Our dues have been paid for all eternity. All we have to do in return is love ones who would be allowed to wear his “club” name of the brotherhood of believers and live a life of thankfulness “CHRISTian” would be those who had endured a pretty to God. intense probationary period to make sure he’s not getting any bad apples. However, the exact opposite is true. Romans 5:8 tells us, “But God showed his great love for us Blessings – Karla by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” So the first surprise is that instead of waiting for us to start Mark and Karla Cornick are Iowa Area Reps for the hanging around, God is the one who begins pulling us into Christian Motorcyclists Association. Find out more about CMA and God’s plan for your life at www.cmausa.org his circle before we really know who he is. 6 - TRMI FEBRUARY 2019
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Biker Accessories Coolbikerstuff @ The Old Bait Shop 2103 Okoboji Ave MILFORD, Iowa 51351 712.338.888 & 214.914.4555 Crispy’s Biker Apparel Cedar Rapids, Iowa Find Us On Facebook 319-241-0916 J&P Cycles 13225 Circle Drive Anamosa, Iowa 52205 www.jpcycles.com 800-318-4823
Churches Least of Saints Ministry 1305 E 10th Street S Newton, Iowa 641-521-0156 Leastofsaintsministry.com
Dealers
Indian Motorcycle of Des Moines 1500 E Army Post Road Des Moines, Iowa 50315 515-256-9062 Indianmotorcycleofdesmoines.com
National Motorcycle Museum 102 Chamber Drive Anamosa, Iowa 52205 319-462-3925 Nationalmcmuseum.org
Grinnell Eagles Club 616 4th Avenue Grinnell, Iowa 50112 Open 7 Days a Week Check Us on Facebook
Indian Motorcycle of Mason City Mason City Powersports 12499 265th Street Mason City 641-423-3181 Masoncitypowersportsinc.com
Okoboji Classic Cars Museum and Restoration Shop 810 Jeppeson Road West Okoboji, Iowa 51351 712-332-8029
Grinnell Pub 909 State Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112 641-260-8003 Grinpub@aol.com
Loess Hills Harley-Davidson 57408 190th Street Pacific Junction IA 51561 712-800-3500 loesshillshd.com Metro Harley-Davidson 2415 Westdale Drive SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 319-362-9496 www.metro-motorsports.com Nishna Valley Cycle HONDA – YAMAHA – KTM Atlantic, Iowa 50022 1-888-577-6406 www.nishnavalleycycle.com Okoboji Harley-Davidson 1005 Eastview Avenue Okoboji IA, 51355 712-332-7700 www.erniesharley.com Okoboji Leasing Company Looking for 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s Vintage Bikes to Buy! Contact Jim Wilcox 515-320-6416 Route 65 Harley-Davidson 1300 S Jefferson Way Indianola, Iowa 50125 515.962.2160 www.route65hd.net
Baxter Cycle 311 4th Street Marne, Iowa 51552 712-781-2351 www.baxtercycle.com
Storm Lake Honda 3040 Expansion Blvd Storm Lake, Iowa 50588 StormLakeHonda.com 712-732-2460
Big Barn Harley-Davidson 81 NW 49th Place Des Moines, Iowa 50313 515-265-4444 www.bigbarnhd.net
Zylstra Harley-Davidson 1930 E 13th Street Ames, Iowa 50010 515-232-6223 zylstrahd.com
Carroll Cycle Center 1327 Plaza Dr Carroll, Iowa 712-792-1610 www.carrollcycle.com
Entertainment
Edwards Motorsports and RV’s 1010 34th Avenue Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 712-366-8400 fullthrottleia.com or edwardsrvs.com
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American Legion Post 46 1301 S 6th Street Marshalltown, Iowa50158 641-752-3612 Open to the Public 7 Days a Week
Haverhill Social Club 202 1st Street Haverhill, Iowa 50120 641-475-3321 Tues-Sat 10-2, Sun 12-12
American Legion Post 111 1101 W 4th Street S Newton 641-792-3353 Open to the Public 7 Days a Week Newtonamericanlegion111.org
Hog Stop BBQ 2327 S. 24th Street Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501 712-EAT-BBQS Hog Stop BBQ on Facebook
Barney’s 203 S Mill Street Wadena, Iowa 52169 563-774-2525 Barney’s Wadena on Facebook
Iowa Legendary Rye 707 N Main Street Carroll, Iowa 51401 Iowalegendaryrye.com
Food and Drink
Calvin Rockett Bar & Grill 2013 South Center Street Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 641-328-1033 Open 7 Days a Week 11 – Close Catfish Charlie’s On the Mississippi River 1630 E. 16th Street Dubuque, IA 52001 (563)582-8600 www.CatfishCharliesDubuque.com Desperados 105 E 5th Street Atlantic 712-243-7087 Home of Cold Beer, Good Times, Pizza & Wings Firehouse Bar 1211 5th Street Downtown Sioux City, IA 712-224-1020 Open Daily at 12:00 Flat Tire Lounge 304 S Madison Madrid 515-795-4174 Outdoor Patios – Happy Hour 3-9 Flat Tire Lounge on Facebook Fore Seasons Golf Bar 6232 HWY S-74 South Newton, Iowa 50208 641-792-1246 Open to the Public bllicc 7 D Days ayss a We ay W Week ek
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Midway Tavern 206 1st Street Soldier, Iowa 712-884-2230 www.midwaytavernsoldier.com
Sandbar 103 North Noyes Street Mondamin, Iowa 51557 712-646-2300 Facebook Sandar Mondamin
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Montgomery Street Pub 207 East Montgomery Street Creston, Iowa 50801 641-782-2165
Scooters on Broadway 475 NE Broadway Des Moines, Iowa 515-288-1053 scootersonbroadway@hotmail.com
The Exchange 171 S Elm Street Avoca, Iowa 51521 712-343-2609 Lang’s Pizza, Cold Beer, Sports
Mudders in Minburn Coldest Beer in Dallas County Bar Food-Wings-Pizza-ETC 515-897-9223 Open M-Sun 11AM Facebook Mudders
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The Lounge 1005 Chatburn Ave Harlan, Iowa 51537 712-755-5050 The Lounge Harlan Iowa on Facebook
Old Timer Tavern 401 S Center Street Marshalltown Mon-Sat 6am-2am, Sun 12pm-2am Outdoor Patio-Live Entertainment 641-753-9854 and Facebook
Sportsman Bar & Grill 103 1st Street Pisgah, Iowa 51564 712-456-2222 FOOD, FUEL, FUN
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Suds –N- Jugs Bar & Grill 807 Iowa Avenue Onawa, Iowa 51040 712-433-4880 Nightly Food Specials
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1500 E 7th Street Atlantic, Iowa 50022 712-243-3606 M-F 11AM-, S-S 4PMPolk City Pub 217 W Broadway Polk City, Iowa 50226 515-984-9388 Open @ 11:00AM / Closed Mon.
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Jewelry Bill’s Jewelry Shop 903 Main Street Grinnell, Iowa 50112 641-236-1008 Rings Checked FREE!
Legal Hupy and Abraham sc, pc Lawyers for Bikers 800.800.5678 Hupy.com TheBikerLawyers.com The Biker Lawyers, P.C. Riding & Defending Your Rights for Over 30 Years 877-209-9452 Walker, Billingsley & Bair 208 N. 2nd Ave. West Newton, Iowa 50208 Corey@WalkLaw.com 641-792-3595
Photo and Art Ullrich Photography PO Box 1842 Clinton, Iowa 52733 563-243-8715 www.natanic.com
Services BCS Computers 100 Industrial Road Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115 641-747-3344 www.brubakercomputer.com
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Jason Roberts, LLC Haul It, Dig It, Doze It Code931993@yahoo.com 641-740-1411 Southwest Iowa Sandblasting Mike Magers 65162 Oxford Rd Atlantic, Iowa 50022 712-249-3995
Shops & Fabricators Bent Wrench Cycles 911 7th Street Harlan, Iowa 51537 712-235-2453 Bent Wrench Cycles on Facebook Bigfuuts Paint & Repair Baxter, IA 515-577-6730 Custom Paint & Fabrication After Hours Service & Parts Stereos-Electrical-Repairs Butterfield’s M.C. Parts 8025 Blondo Street Omaha, NE 68134 402-391-3768
Chuck’s Cycle Service and Repair S&S and Drag Specialties Dealer 714 East 7th Street Washington, Iowa52353 319-461-5278
Motorcycle Medic 3176 Highway 30 Woodbine, Iowa 51579 712-647-2818 Open Tues-Sat Noon-6PM
Cycle Clinic 2209 ML King Pkwy Des Moines, Iowa 50314 cycleclinicdm.com 515-288-6954
Nelson Machine & Forge General Machining, Ornamental Iron, Weld/Fab 70 Washington Street Marne, Iowa 51552 712-781-2220
F & J Racing 701 N 3rd Ave Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 641-752-8651 www.fandjracing.com Indian Phil’s 2135 S. Ankeny Blvd Ankeny, Iowa 50023 indianphill@yahoo.com 515-795-6158 Mean Machine Cycle Parts Elkhart, Iowa 50073 Stereos, Bars, LED Lights, Air Ride Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-12 515-367-7336
Pike Run Services 320 Main Nichols, Iowa 52766 Shop 319-723-4244 Cell 319-330-4541 Road Rage BikeWorks 401 High Street Avoca, Iowa 51521 712-307-6111 Road Rage BikeWorks on Facebook SS Collision, Cycle Works & Graphics 2902 11th Ave SW Spencer, Iowa 51301 712-262-3959 www.sscollision.com
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Tattoos Lucky Gal Tattoo & Piercing 515-257-7940 3 Locations Des Moines * Ankeny www.luckygaltattoo.com
Tires Sandbothe Firestone 1106 Main Street Griswold, Iowa 51535 712-778-2223 Sandbothe Firestone on Facebook
Trailers
Steffens Cycle Shop LLC 1311 E 7th Street Atlantic, Iowa 50022 712-243-3076 Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 9-12 or Call
4 Seasons Trailer & Equipment 187 Highway 6 Grinnell, Iowa 50112 641-990-8732 www.4seasonsgrinnell.com
The Vic Shop DeSoto, Iowa 515-339-4313 Facebook.com/TheVicShop VICTORY & INDIAN ONLY
Lacaeyse Trailer Sales 4192 HWY 146 Grinnell Trailers & Truck Accessories 641-990-2674 www.lacaeysetrailers.com
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Generation Smartphone…The Demise of the Common Biker Long before the age of cell phones, the most recognized genius of the 20th century, is said to have predicted the following, “I fear the day technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots.” Well thanks for the heads-up Einstein, because that day is today! Now, not everyone agrees that Albert Einstein is the source of this infamous quote, but whatever the case, it seems the foretelling of a generation of morons is most definitely upon us all. Just take a look around you. Everywhere you go, people are glued to their mobile devices. Whether eating out with their families, sitting at the theater, attending a sporting event, or even riding a bike, everywhere you go people are attached to their phones. For some reason, nothing can rival the attraction of that ping signaling a new message, or the comforting buzz that means someone wants to get in touch with you, because we all know that in smartphone world, hope springs eternal. Of course, we have all been guilty of it at some point and it doesn’t mean we are all idiots, but it does pose the question, “Is there really a need for us to be looking at our mobile phones every second of the day?” Being in the company of others, or smack dab in the middle of some glorious occasion, people seem unable to detach themselves from their electronic appendages. How about a couple of statistics? According to a survey conducted by Digital Trends, “While the U.S. did not lead global markets in terms of amount of time spent on social media networks, it was far and away the highest consumer of monthly data, spending the most time per day on their phones with a staggering 4.7 hours. Considering that the
average American is awake for just over 15 hours a day (seeing as we sleep for an average of eight hours and 42 minutes), this means that we spend approximately a third of our time on our phones.” A third of each and every day we spend stranded in cyberspace, blind to the world around us. And men… here is your time to shine…that once in a while opportunity to say I told you so to the fairer sex…. women are the worst culprits. Women use their phones on average 23 minutes a day more than men. And the younger we are, the worse the condition gets. But if you belong to the “older generations” don’t get all high and mighty, because even the over-55 age group that grew up in a land far, far away where people actually talked to each other still use their electronic devices over two hours each day. Smartphones are the ultimate displacement activity. Seventy percent of people turn to their phones when they are “alone” in a crowd rather than be forced to endure human interaction. And a whopping sixty percent of people have texted a friend in the same building rather than walking a few feet to see them. Research has also found that two-thirds of mobile device users have found themselves using their devices without really knowing why. Simply whipping them out as a reflex gesture. Now, statistics aside, and the undeniable admission that technology has entirely taken over…. what does this mean for those of us on two wheels? Well, frankly it means you better have your head on a swivel, or your buddies will be scraping you off the pavement. People use their phones and tablets ALL THE TIME! Google this, send that email, get directions…all while at the wheel of a cage. An already formidable enemy of the Biker, the cages now have the ability to surf the web, watch a movie, or search through YouTube files for that perfect cruising song…you know the one. The one that you can never remember the name, so you complete 1,903,824,873 random searches until it finally pops up. Technology has become a HUGE problem. State laws were passed to keep mobile devices from interfering with the attention of those at the wheel. While it is an honest effort at reducing accidents, unfortunately there are still just too many people out driving around with their heads up their asses, and their eyes on their phones. Since 2016 the number of motor vehicle accidents has been steadily climbing, due in part to the use of cell phones while driving. Distracted driving leads to dead people, and unfortunately the risk of dying for a biker is higher than the risk for someone in a cage. I don’t know about you, but I am sick and tired of burying friends. So, what can I do about this? There are a number of ideas running through my head of how I could personally remove the cellular appendage from each driver I encounter, but the rational side of me
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On an unusually warm winter day in small town Iowa, with the weather reading 50°, a band of bikers decided to gather together and ride. Not unusual in the biker community, but this particular group was supporting bars around town that support bikers. As most bar owners, bartenders, and bouncers know; January can be a brutal month in the bar business. During the summer riding months, you can find a group of bikers at just about any bar you pass. Most of those bars either regularly host benefits for bikers or support the benefits hosted by bikers who are donating to various charities. These establishments accept bikers with warm hearts and full use of their facilities. Jay Lowry, who just happens to be the instigator of the “Support The Bars That Support Us” ride, decided to spread the word about the ride in only 2 short days. When asked how he felt about the riders that had gathered, he said, “It reminded me of a cornfield. It’s easy to knock down one cornstalk, but impossible to knock down a whole row.”
reminds me that I don’t want to live out my days wearing orange. So, on the legal side of things, I can become a better rider…take a Motorcycle Rider Education course. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? These courses are offered ALL over the state (for ALL levels of experience), so if you can’t find one…call me and I will find one for you! (My number is in the book.) I can “dress for the slide” as they say. I have to admit, when I see you on two wheels with flip flops, shorts, or any other attire that is NOT designed for motorcycle riding…it pisses me off. If you don’t at least TRY to protect yourself, who will? I can teach my kids to watch for motorcycles long before they ever get behind the wheel. In our house we play the motorcycle game instead of the old “slug bug” standby on road trips. My kids can spot a Panhead coming a mile away! I can be an alert, sober rider when I am on the road, whether on two wheels or four. I can initiate change by setting a good example. I can put my phone down and refuse to be a part of the problem. I can support my local ABATE of Iowa chapter. Whether as a business supporter, individual member, or an occasional contributor, taking part in ABATE activities and legislation will help all bikers on the road.
The riders started out from Chuck’s Tap and rode to Lady Di’s. From there they hit up No Place Special, Gunchies, and eventually ended the ride at The Pour House; where they were accepting donations for a local food pantry. The bikers were invited to participate in a card draw for the best hand. Mr. Lowry won the card draw, and then he returned his winnings to The Pour House to be used as an additional donation for the food pantry. So to me, the meaning of “brotherhood” is to ride with whoever you want. Ride with respect. Stimulate your community. Pay it forward, but have fun in doing so. Lora HELLO QUAD CITIES
Do your part to become a part of the solution, and don’t become a statistic. I am sure that Einstein, who was known to love the freedom of two wheels (albeit mainly the nonmotorized type) would surely be turning in his grave if he saw how generation smartphone is slowly becoming the demise of the modern-day biker. Melanie J. Schwarte Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
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This month’s calendar page features a close up view of Amy’s cover bike. With a hint at the unique additions she added captured by photographer Mark Fountain. A Missouri Valley native, Mark does amazing work in the Omaha area, but isn’t afraid to travel for the chance to capture amazing iron….and women in his lens! Check out more of his work at fountainphoto.net.
from Latin februare meaning to “purify” or “expiate.” In ancient Rome, Februarius was the “Month of Purification” and great festivities were held to reestablish the empire’s focus on righteous living It’s not a big, super-secret topic or ideal, February is the month I just cannot stand in the least. I have written about it on these pages at Thunder Roads Iowa, recently named PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR! Oh hell yes, I never pass by a chance to kiss the boss of bosses ass when given the opportunity, how else do you think I was recently named Thunder Roads Employee of the Month?! (who’s to kiss, what to kiss and when to kiss it right?) Oh, don’t think for a moment I took for granted all the benefits that I got from that Major Award! Not sure what they all are as I am sure it’s any day now the big brown truck is going to pull up curbside and deliver it! It even included VIP Bike Parking for me at the World Wide Complex that houses this publication. VIP bike parking for a month in the winter. PFFFFFFFT and my teachers once said that I would never go places in life. Take that Mrs. Radcliffe, my Junior and Senior year creative writing teacher! A Parking spot... that I can’t use because we still chose to live in a climate that has both seasons.
Why not give this purification stuff a shot right? Live up to the true Latin meaning, to purify. As a child of the 80’s, not only the greatest generation of music, but also possibly of movies, the only way I thought you could purify yourself was in the waters of Lake Minnetonka (if you don’t know, look it up. Hell there is even a BIKE in that scene!) When I think of purify, it’s not going to be freebasing essential oils, a colon cleanse, consuming tree bark and Kale shakes and leaving behind the evils of the devils tears, alcohol, oh hell no, that’s not really living at all.
I am going to not let this month cloud my soul for evil and depression; I am going to embrace it with all that I am. I will work on plans for good weather, clean my sheds, cut more firewood, find something outdoors to do that is always good for the soul, walk in the woods and search for deer sheds, spend more time at the gun range, and/or work on cleaning stuff I have been meaning to clean. Going forward and purifying my life while we speed along toward March, glorious March. Hell, the way this winter has been trendRiding Season. NOT Riding Season. ing, might even be able to sneak in some saddle time on the Wing; after all, February is the month for dreamers. It must As a part of the “new year, new me” bullshit we feed ourbe, how else can we have a bullshit holiday in the middle of selves, as we journey towards our personal path to improved it that encourages people to dream about romance! development; one of my personal stated goals was to NOT let winter get to me this year as it seems to about this time The older I get the most I detest winter, not sure when really every year. Every year, year after year. Every loop it makes how it happened, because I used to embrace it as a younger around the sun while being on this spaceship, February self. I loved playing in the snow, I grew up next to the Mincomes and every loop I can see it coming, feel it’s sting nesota border, trust me, I know snow. I loved all of it and reripping my soul to shreds like a school of starving Amazon ally it still takes a lot for me to get cold. That said, like most River Piranhas coming upon some unsuspecting furry Rain things in life, it was a gradual slide, kind of like my gut. I Forest dweller that sought relief in the rivers water. One mo- just didn’t wake up with a belly, but it was something that ment, you’re floating along, nary a care, and then Piranhas slowly morphed over the years, generally the results of band shred and leave your carcass just floating on the current. choices, questionable moves and great stories. My feelings about this month and winter are like that. No, my boat is not That usually is February to me. Every. ready to embrace me, my bike is covDamn. Year. ered with a tender plugged in, I don’t walk the trails, not grilling out (mostly No, I don’t care about Groundhog Day, because it’s a damn ice rink on my Valentine’s Day, the Daytona 500, patio, screw that, I don’t heal after fallPresidents Day sales on appliances ing like I once did). I do have so many and linens, or even the fact it might be things that I love to do in when the sun some of yours birthday. It’s not your is bright, the mercury is swelling and fault your parents couldn’t control our clothing choices aren’t discussed in those urges and hold off enough to terms of “layering’. But the cold makes give you a better month for your day me appreciate those times even more of birth, shit happens, we all get a bad and I remember, dream and plan. hand. I will be purifying my mind, my soul But you see, that is the OLD Crash, and my thought process this year and it the new Crash is going forward with a better, more posifeels better that we have February here and I love it! For a tive outlook about February this year. Remember, new year, meteorologist, February is the third and final month of winnew me stuff. I am looking at the month with fancy new ter. Dec-Jan-Feb in Weather Circles constitutes the winter vision this year! Or at least I am TRYING to do just that and season, so, we are in the last month of winter, so there is mask my half century of distrust and sadness that the month that. brings me. And thankfully, this bullshit month is only 28 days this year. The word February is born from the Latin word Februarius, 22 - TRMI FEBRUARY 2019
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We are ABATE of Iowa and I hope all of you have heard of us. If you haven’t, ABATE of Iowa is a State Motorcycle rights organization or (SMRO), but what exactly does that mean and what do we do? We are motorcycle riders that look out for the rights of all motorcyclists in the State of Iowa. This is evident in our ABATE of Iowa Mission statement. A.B.A.T.E. stands for -- A Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education. A.B.A.T.E. works for you, the motorcycle enthusiast. A.B.A.T.E. is a not-for-profit organization registered in the state of Iowa. A.B.A.T.E. is a neutral organization that allows ALL riders to unite in brotherhood to safeguard our rights and still remain individuals with differing views. A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa believes that all motorcyclists are brothers with a common interest.... RIDING FREE As I am writing this it is just a few days into the New Year of 2019, I think of the various New Year’s resolutions that people seem to set for the New Year. I have also set resolutions for ABATE of Iowa, and they are as follows: 1. To keep all riders free in this state, letting each rider have the choice on what and how they ride. 2. To be the best SMRO in the Nation. I know this is no small task, but I also know that our members are up to these challenges. If you are like me you love riding, you love that feeling of being free when you are on your motorcycle whether you are out by yourself or with your riding group. It is that love and freedom that we protect. If you want to help keep these freedoms, consider joining ABATE. Right now, we are doing a membership drive. So, what that means for you is if you join ABATE now, you will be doing your part to help ensure your freedoms as a Motorcyclist. Oh, and did I mention that during the membership drive, when you sign up you get a chance to win a cash prize? How do I get my chance at the prize, you ask? Well, first you have to be a member, so sign up today. Then do a little leg work by getting out and signing up others. For more info on this contact the ABATE State office. We look forward to seeing all of our members this coming year at different events like the upcoming swap meets, the many District events around the state, The Freedom Rally, and of course out riding the many great roads on two wheels. David Duffy “Duff” State Coordinator ABATE of Iowa Thunder Roads Magazine of Iowa on Facebook
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BILL OF RIGHTS Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
The U.S. National Archives & Records Administration www.archives.gov The Bill of Rights: A Transcription
Amendment V
The Preamble to The Bill of Rights Congress of the United States begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine. THE Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added: And as extending the ground of public confidence in the Government, will best ensure the beneficent ends of its institution. RESOLVED by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following Articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States, all, or any of which Articles, when ratified by three fourths of the said Legislatures, to be valid to all intents and purposes, as part of the said Constitution; viz. ARTICLES in addition to, and Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, proposed by Congress, and ratified by the Legislatures of the several States, pursuant to the fifth Article of the original Constitution. Note: The following text is a transcription of the first ten amendments to the Constitution in their original form. These amendments were ratified December 15, 1791, and form what is known as the “Bill of Rights.�
Amendment I
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Amendment VII In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the people. Government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II
Amendment X
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
Amendment III
Editorial Comment: We must remain vigilant to protect our No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, rights. WE cannot let anyone take away any one of these without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in and many more. Be educated, be active, be a patriot to ensure freedom remains Thanks! Vernon a manner to be prescribed by law. 24 - TRMI FEBRUARY 2019
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Rolling Thunder comes to an end; 2019 will be last ride uch to the disappointment of bikers everywhere, Rolling Thunder is indeed ending in 2019. This is the national event, not to be confused with the local Iowa event. We are not aware of any plans to discontinue the annual event held here. Last year, Steve and Dean attended the national event and brought us back some photos from their trip. It has been one of those events people just assumed would always be there, but it will be the last full scale national event in 2019, so you better make plans to go before it is a thing of the past. Melanie and Vernon
The key issues cited by the group are costs and communication problems with the Pentagon Police Department.
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Here are photos highlighting the 30th anniversary of the Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom” demonstration, where motorcyclists from all over the country come to D.C. to call on the government to bring those missing in action or held as prisoners of war back home.
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The key issues cited by the group are costs and communication problems with the Pentagon Police Department.
“We had so many problems in the last two or three years with the [Pentagon Police] and the parking facilities after we leave the Pentagon parking lot,” Rolling Thunder, Inc. board member Gus Dante told WTOP. Rolling Thunder ‘Ride for Freedom’
WASHINGTON — One of the nation’s most iconic displays “And then it came to a boil this year when, the south lot, we of support for military veterans, those missing in action and had not one motorcycle. In the year before we had 10,000 bikes,” Dante said. “In the main lot, they were being turned prisoners of war is coming to an end. away.” The annual Rolling Thunder ride — which has brought Police escorted members to various areas around the thousands of bikers to the D.C. area for decades, is hitting National Mall, Dante explained. But bikes were supposed to the brakes. They won’t be riding after their May 2019 run, go to the Lincoln Memorial, where a stage had been set up group officials confirmed to WTOP. for ceremonies after the run. “It cost us $60,000 just to rent the Pentagon parking
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lot, about $200,000 for the whole ball of wax, to promote the POW/MIA issue and veterans causes,” Dante said. “So that’s one of the main reasons.” “They just had enough,” he said. After the 2019 run, “We are going to do it in our local areas, various states,” he said. It’s now up to the 90 chapters themselves to independently put rides together. For example, the New Jersey chapters can team up with Pennsylvania and New York, and maybe part of New England, and gather at a centralized location.
needed to be reorganized and reevaluated. Reasons which determined our decision were the Pentagon Security Police/ Washington Police officials continued lack of cooperation, increased harassment to our supporters and sponsors. As demonstrated this past Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom” XXXI many of our supporters were diverted and prevented from entering the South Pentagon/Boundary Lots. Event staging costs have soared to $200,000.00 plus, lack of new Corporate Sponsor funding and the general public declined support of our event product sales (patches/pins/stick flags) in the Pentagon Lots. Financial factors are draining the organization funds if we continued this major costly annual event in Washington.
Dante says there are a lot of members who believe independent organization will work out even better than Washington.
We will continue the POW/MIA Mission through our ninety Rolling Thunder State Chapters across America coordinating demonstrations starting 2020 Memorial He believes future rides will be “more Weekend in their own states, or joining personal” and get “more coverage” for forces with other state chapters. Hopefully, veteran’s issues. many supporters who could not make the trip to DC can participate in their state “Let’s face it, we got coverage for a and we may get more media coverage on few seconds in D.C. and that was the end of it,” Dante told the state level on the POW/MIA issue than we received in WTOP. DC. This will be the final mailing of our Rolling Thunder “Ride for Freedom” Washington, DC. See our website The reason the ride exists is to raise money and awareness rollingthunder1.com periodically for updates regarding for veteran issues. 2020 State Chapter “Ride for Freedom” demonstrations. Remember our POWs/MIAs, our Troops serving and “I’m a POW activist,” Dante said. “We’re trying to bring God Bless the United States of America! Hope to see you that [to] the forefront. … We can never forget POWs, MIAs at Rolling Thunder XXXII, “Ride for Freedom” the last that are still missing, 83,000 are still unaccounted for from thunder demonstration in Washington, DC.” all the wars.” The story was first reported by WTOP news partner NBC Rolling Thunder, Inc. Founder and Executive Director Sgt. Washington. Artie Miller sent an excerpt of the January 2019 letter that he will be sending to the group’s millions of supporters: Rolling Thunder was established in 1987 to call attention “Rolling Thunder® XXXII, “Ride for Freedom” will to any prisoners of war or those listed as missing in action. take place on May 26, 2019 in Washington, D.C. the final Riders said they are also committed to helping U.S. veterans Thunder Run in D.C. This will be the last demonstration from all wars. the organization does as a unit in Washington. It has been a hard decision to make, after much discussion and thought Many of the bikes fly American flags or the black and white over the last six months Rolling Thunder National Officers POW/MIA flag, which features the silhouette of a bowed have concluded to end our 32 year annual D.C. Memorial head and the words, “You Are Not Forgotten.” Weekend event. “This is a tribute to all the fighting men and women of the United States, the sacrifices they made, and it’s to honor As a result of changing times the organization and Mission them,” said John Santillo of Vernon, New Jersey, told WTOP during the 2018 event.
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the variety of the menu and the quality of the food!!!!
Cozy Café Johnston
8385 Birchwood Ct. Johnston, IA 50131 515-270-8000 Mon-Fri - 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Sat – 7:00 AM – 8:30 PM, Sun – 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sometimes our best laid plans fail and lead us to unexpected results. That’s exactly what led us to this month’s submission. A simple afternoon of shopping and then to dine at one of our favorite places was the plan. Well, plans change… the parking lot was packed! As in, NO PLACE TO PARK!!!!!! Well I guess we need to find someplace else to eat. What about that place some friends of ours like… Cozy Café!
The menu covers the big three, breakfast, lunch and dinner. All three are served all day! They have specials every day so there is always something “special!” But enough dancing around the reason we are here… On to the food!!!! After studying the menu I landed on the Homemade Hand Breaded Pork Tenderloin with two sides included. Sounds good to me! Add sides of onion rings and a house salad and the perfect meal has just been formed! The salad was fresh and crisp. The onion rings were sweet and delicious. The tenderloin was delightful!!! There is a tendency in the restaurant industry to beat the crap out of a tenderloin so that it is enormous and hangs off the bun three or four inches in all directions. That does look good at first glance but the first bite gives the truth away. It has been beat down to a thickness of about half an inch!!! Well, that doesn’t happen here! Cozy Café keeps their breaded tenderloin nice and thick and it still hangs off the bun! It was tender and juicy and the flavor was among the best I’ve tasted! Lynnette had the Beef Brisket with sides of a house salad and baked potato. I had the opportunity to sneak a bite of the brisket (shhh, don’t let Lynnette know!). It had great flavor and was fall apart tender! Check out their website www. cozycafejohnston.com where you can find their complete menu, list of specials and all kinds of information! You can also find them on most all forms of social media. Cozy Café Johnston brings the service and choices of days past to the present! Take the time to slip off the main drag to find great food, great people and a great place
Cozy Café Johnston is a little bit out of the way but it is definitely worth finding! It’s located just south of the AMC Classic Johnston 16 movie theater (former Wynnsong 16 for you old fogies like me! LOL). The exterior finish is reminiscent of a 50s or 60s drive in. Unfortunately it is dine-in only, being a drive in would have been mega awesome!!!!!!! Inside is a modern take on the retro café, booths and tables and even a counter with stools! There are also meeting rooms both large and small. There was most appropriate music playing softly. Today it’s called classic but to me, it is still the music of my era; almost as though there was a jukebox playing.
to relax! Until next time, Ride Safe and Eat Hearty!
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What did one Japanese man say to the other? I’ve no idea, I don’t speak Japanese.
Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding B anniversary. His wife was really angry. She told him “Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND IT BETTER BE THERE!” The next morning he got up early and left for work. When his wife woke up, she looked looo lo out the window and sure enough there t er th eree w was a box gift-wrapped in the middle of the th he dr driv driveway. iv vew Confused, the wife put on her robe and an nd rran out to the driveway, brought the box back ba acckk in the house. She opened it and found a br brand new bathroom scale. Bob has been missing mis mi s since Friday.
Why are friends a lot like snow? If you pee on them they disappear. How many feminists does it takee to screw in a light bulb? Twelve: O One ne to screw it in. One to excoriate m men en ffor orr creating the need for illumination. n. One to blame men for inventing such a faulty means of illumination. One to suggest the whole “screwing” bit to be too “raperape ra pe-pe like”. One to deconstruct the lightht-ht bulb itself as being phallic. One tto o blame men for not changing the bulb. One to blame men for trying to change the bulb instead of letting a woman do it. One to blame men for creating a society that discourages women from changing light bulbs. One to blame men for creating a society where women change too many light bulbs. One to advocate that light bulb changers should have wage parity with electricians. One to alert the media that women are now “out-lightbulbing” men. One to just sit there taking pictures for her blog for photoevidence that men are unnecessary.
Ralph Ralp Ra lp is driving home one evening, when he ssuddenly u realizes that it’s his daughter’s birthday birt bi rthd rt hd and he hasn’t bought her a present. He drives to the mall, runs to the toy store, and says to the shop assistant, “How much is that Barbie in the window?” In a condescending manner, she says, “Which Barbie?” She continues, “We have Barbie Goes to the Gym for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Ball for $19.95, Barbie Goes Shopping for $19.95, Barbie Goes to the Beach for $19.95, Barbie Goes Nightclubbing for $19.95, and Divorced Barbie for $265.00.” Ralph asks, “Why is the Divorced Barbie $265.00 when all the others are only $19.95?” “That’s obvious,” the saleslady says. “Divorced Barbie comes with Ken’s house, Ken’s car, Ken’s boat, Ken’s furniture...”
A guy is standing on the bathroom scales desperately sucking in his stomach. “That’s not going to help,” says his wife. “Yes it will,” replies the man. “It’s the only way I can Dylan was practicing his golf swing in his front yard when see the numbers!” he swung a little too hard and sent the ball through his neighbor’s window. Dylan ran over and rang the doorbell three times. After no one answered for a few minutes, he What’s the difference between a terrorist and a redhead? opened the door to see broken glass everywhere, a lamp You can negotiate with a terrorist. lying on the ground, and a huge fat Arabian man wearing a turban sitting on the couch. Dylan asked, “Who are you?” The fat man replied, “I am a genie you have freed from that Did you hear about the psychic midget who escaped from lamp.” Dylan questioned, “Oh man, do I get three wishes?” jail? He’s a small medium who’s at large. The genie replied, “Since you freed me by accident you Two windmills are standing in a field. One asks the other, only get two and I get one.” Dylan thought about it and “What kind of music do you like?” The other one says, realized what he wanted, “I want to be the best golfer ever.” “I’m a big metal fan.” The surprised genie said, “You sure? Most people wish for A boy asks his Dad one day, “Dad, why is my sister called money, but okay. Now your wife gets one wish.” Dylan Paris?” His Dad replies, “Because she was conceived in brought over his wife who wished right away, “I want a milParis.” The boy says, “Ahh, thanks Dad.” His Dad says, lion dollars every week of my life.” The genie said, “Grant“You’re welcome, Backseat.” ed. And now for my wish, I have been cramped up in that lamp for many years so it’s been a while since I’ve been with a woman. I want one day of wild, crazy sex with your What’s the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? One’s wife, Dylan.” Dylan said, “No way!” The genie replied, really heavy; the other’s a little lighter. “Not even for a million dollars a week?” Dylan turned to his wife, who said, “I guess for all that, I should. Well, not until Dylan leaves.” Dylan said, “Okay, have fun, I guess,” A child asked his father, “How were people born?” So his and left. Dylan’s wife then proceeded to have wild sex for father said, “Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies the rest of the day with the genie. When they were finished, became adults and made babies, and so on.” The child then the genie asked how old her husband was. She said, “Fortywent to his mother, asked her the same question and she five.” The Genie laughed and said, “Isn’t he a little old to told him, “We were monkeys then we evolved to become believe in genies?” like we are now.” The child ran back to his father and said, “You lied to me!” His father replied, “No, your mom was talking about her side of the family.” 34 - TRMI FEBRUARY 2019
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A husband asks his wife, “Will you marry after I die?” The wife responds, “No, I will live with my sister.” The wife asks him back, “Will you marry after I die?” The husband responds, “No, I will also live with your sister.” Two men were talking. “So, how’s your sex life?” “Oh, nothing special. I’m having Social Security sex.” “Social Security sex?” “Yeah, you know, I get a little each month, but not enough to live on.” What did the cannibal do after dumping his girlfriend? He wiped his butt.
One day God came to Adam for a brief discussion. “I’ve got some good news and some bad news.” God said. Adam looked thoughtfully at his maker and replied, “Please give me the good news first.” Smiling, God explained, “I’ve created two new organs for you. One is called a brain. This organ will allow you to be very intelligent, create new things, and carry on productive conversations with Eve. The other organ is called a penis. It will allow you to reproduce your intelligent life form and begin populating the planet. Eve will be very pleased that you are now equipped with this organ as she will be able to conceive children.” Adam, very excited, exclaimed, “These are great and wonderful gifts you have given me. What could possibly be bad news after such great tidings?” God then looked upon Adam, and said with great sorrow, “The bad news is I only gave you enough blood to operate one of these organs at a time.”
Two blondes fell down a hole. One said, “Its dark in here isn’t it?” The other replied, “I don’t know; I can’t see.” What is the definition of confusion? 3 blind lesbians in a fish market. Late one night a burglar broke into a house and while he was sneaking around he heard a voice say, “Jesús is watching you.” He looked around and saw nothing. He kept on creeping and again heard, “Jesús is watching you.” In a dark corner, he saw a cage with a parrot inside. The burglar asked the parrot, “Was it you who said Jesús is watching me” The parrot replied, “Yes.” Relieved, the burglar asked, “What is your name?” The parrot said, “Clarence.” The burglar said, “That’s a stupid name for a parrot. What idiot named you Clarence?” The parrot answered, “The same idiot that named the Rottweiler Jesús.” Two bats are hanging upside down on a branch. One asks the other, “Do you recall your worst day last year?” The other responds, “Yes, the day I had diarrhea!” There are five cows on a farm, one mamma cow and four baby calves. The first baby walks up to the mom and asks, “Momma, why is my name Rose?” The mommy cow replies, “Well honey, a rose petal fell on your head when you were born.” The next calf comes up and asks, “Momma, why is my name Lily?” The mother replies, “Because honey, a lily petal fell on your head when you were born.” The third baby comes up and asks, “Momma, why is my name Daisy?” The momma cow again replies” Well, when you were born a daisy petal fell on your head.” The final baby walks over and says, “Duh huh guh nuh!” The momma cow says, “Shut up, Cinderblock.” A blonde drops off her dress to the dry cleaners. The lady says, “Come Again!” The blonde says, “No, its toothpaste this time.”
A fire chief had just gotten married and on his honeymoon he informed his new wife that their house was going to be run like a firehouse... he said that they would have sex on the bell system. He went on to say that one bell meant take your clothes off... two bells meant get into bed... and three bells meant start fooling around. The fire chief came home from work one day and decided to try out his system.... he hollered “One Bell” and she took off her clothes. He hollered “Two Bells” and she got into bed. He hollered “Three Bells” and they started fooling around like crazy. A few minutes later, SHE yells “Four Bells.” “Four Bells?” the fire chief asks, “What are four bells?” “Let out more hose!” she yelled. “You’re nowhere near the fire!” Two hunters were dragging their dead deer back to their car. Another hunter approached pulling his along too. “Hey, I don’t want to tell you how to do something ... but I can tell you that it’s much easier if you drag the deer in the other direction. Then the antlers won’t dig into the ground.” After the third hunter left, the two decided to try it. A little while later one hunter said to the other, “You know, that guy was right. This is a lot easier!” “Yeah, but we’re getting farther from the truck,” the other added. With the help of a fertility specialist, a 60 year old grandma has a baby. All her sons’ daughters and grandchildren come to visit and meet the newest member of their family. When they ask to see the baby, the 60 year grandmother says, “Not yet.” A little later they ask to see the baby again. Again grandmother says, “Not yet.” Finally they say, “When can we see the baby?” And the grandmother says, “When the baby cries.” So they ask, “Why do we have to wait until the baby cries?” The new mother says, “I forgot where I put it.”
Roses are red, violets are blue. If he’s busy on Valentine’s Day, the side chick is you! Yo mama so fat that when she put a sparkly dress, the Bee Gees started playing disco music.
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The Jail Warden asks the death row inmate what he would like as his last meal. Inmate replies ‘strawberries’. Warden says ‘but strawberries are out of season’ for 6 months. Inmate replies, ‘I’ll wait’!
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