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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Hi Everyone! I’d like to use this time to send a huge thank you out to everyone in the group for two reasons. First, thanks to all who offered up one of their old ―dumb‖ phones. I’m now the proud owner of 10 year old technology and I couldn’t be happier. I can take calls and make calls and that’s it. Do not text me, I won’t respond and CVS doesn’t sell reading glasses strong enough for me to read anything on that little screen. God bless those of you that can and do use all the wonderful ―apps‖ in smart phones, it’s just not me. The other thank you is for all of you that took a moment to send David Hamm a get well email. I couldn’t figure out how to get a get well card around to everyone but emails worked superbly and really boosted his spirits. He’s on the road to recovery and should be back on two wheels in a couple of months, so thank you all. Several months ago some of us attended a course on accident management and I’m here to tell you it helped. One of the people at the gas station called 911 for us, so that was covered. Steve Murza, our excellent head road captain, kept his cool and got everyone doing something positive. You want someone like Steve around when the shooting starts. He’s always calm even when returning fire. Dawn and Danny directed traffic while Steve and I stayed with David, and waited for the seven ambulances to arrive. That’s right I said SEVEN ambulances. I think there’s a little competition for bodies in the paramedic business. It was so crowded that we had to move the bike out of the way and when the state police came 20 minutes later, we got hollered at for moving it. I’d like to hope we’ll never use what we learned again but if we do the accident course definitely helped. The most important points I took from the course were 1) someone takes control, calls 911 and appoints people to direct traffic, 2) someone needs to gather personal information and communicate with the paramedics and police and 3) never, never, never move anything. I was in a rather nasty motorcycle accident when I was 20 and riding home alone from my girlfriend’s house on backs roads just outside of Lahaska, PA. During my college years, I couldn’t afford a car and rode a bike year round. It was December and at 2 in the morning, I came into a corner, hit some black ice and laid the bike down. The bike and I slide 40 to 50 feet and then tumbled down into a deep ravine. I was trapped under the bike for 2 hours until a newspaper delivery truck driver happened to see my headlight shining up and stopped to help. I still ride by myself, but not very often and never at night. We’re so much safer as a group and if something does happen, help is right there. On a side note, will someone please bring some rice on the rides in case Cookie jumps into another pool with her clothes on. Mount up and let’s ride, together. Jeff ―still picking cinders out of my butt‖ Jones

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER

Hi Everyone!

I’d like to use this time to send a huge thank you

out to everyone in the group for two reasons. First,

thanks to all who offered up one of their old ―dumb‖

phones. I’m now the proud owner of 10 year old

technology and I couldn’t be happier. I can take

calls and make calls and that’s it. Do not text me, I

won’t respond and CVS doesn’t sell reading glasses

strong enough for me to read anything on that little

screen. God bless those of you that can and do use

all the wonderful ―apps‖ in smart phones, it’s just

not me.

The other thank you is for all of you that took a

moment to send David Hamm a get well email. I

couldn’t figure out how to get a get well card around

to everyone but emails worked superbly and really

boosted his spirits. He’s on the road to recovery

and should be back on two wheels in a couple of

months, so thank you all.

Several months ago some of us attended a course

on accident management and I’m here to tell you it

helped. One of the people at the gas station called

911 for us, so that was covered. Steve Murza, our

excellent head road captain, kept his cool and

got everyone doing something positive. You

want someone like Steve around when the

shooting starts. He’s always calm even when

returning fire. Dawn and Danny directed traffic

while Steve and I stayed with David, and waited

for the seven ambulances to arrive. That’s right

I said SEVEN ambulances. I think there’s a little

competition for bodies in the paramedic

business. It was so crowded that we had to

move the bike out of the way and when the

state police came 20 minutes later, we got

hollered at for moving it. I’d like to hope we’ll

never use what we learned again but if we do

the accident course definitely helped. The most

important points I took from the course were 1)

someone takes control, calls 911 and appoints

people to direct traffic, 2) someone needs to

gather personal information and communicate

with the paramedics and police and 3) never,

never, never move anything. I was in a rather

nasty motorcycle accident when I was 20 and

riding home alone from my girlfriend’s house on

backs roads just outside of Lahaska, PA. During

my college years, I couldn’t afford a car and

rode a bike year round. It was December and at

2 in the morning, I came into a corner, hit some

black ice and laid the bike down. The bike and I

slide 40 to 50 feet and then tumbled down into a

deep ravine. I was trapped under the bike for 2

hours until a newspaper delivery truck driver

happened to see my headlight shining up and

stopped to help. I still ride by myself, but not

very often and never at night. We’re so much

safer as a group and if something does happen,

help is right there.

On a side note, will someone please bring some

rice on the rides in case Cookie jumps into

another pool with her clothes on.

Mount up and let’s ride, together. Jeff ―still

picking cinders out of my butt‖ Jones

EASY RIDER

A biker who runs her own business, writes poetry,

and works for social causes makes it all look simple.

with her Harley-Davidson Street Glide in front of

her insurance agency in Medford.

(Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe)

By Bill Griffith

Globe Correspondent / June 26, 2011

MEDFORD — Lots of

people have

―bucket lists.’’ Then

there’s Betsy Lister

of Medford, the

godmother of

Massachusetts biker

babes. She already

has a bucketful of

items she’s

successfully crossed

off her list.

Her achievements are enough that she’s earned a

place on motorcycling’s equivalent of Mt.

Rushmore — being inducted into the Motorcycle

Hall of Fame in Sturgis, S.D., last summer. There,

she joined the likes of Malcolm Forbes, Jay Leno,

Peter Fonda, and lots of folks with Harley and

Davidson surnames.

You can almost hear Sinatra singing ―That’s Life’’

(―I’ve been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate, a poet, a

pawn, and a king’’) in the background when friends

tick off her accomplishments: successful

businesswoman who runs her own insurance

agency, motorcyclist, veterans advocate, poet,

event organizer, Web newsletter author/editor,

mother, dog lover, Harley-Davidson rider. And

skydiver. ―To celebrate my 60th birthday,’’ she

says.

If you’re one of the Commonwealth’s 186,000-plus

licensed motorcycle riders, you can thank Lister for

years of activism that have led to lower insurance

rates, increased safety awareness, and greater

attention to motorcycling by the Registry of Motor

Vehicles and attorney general’s office.

―I’ve worked with Betsy for 15 years as a

motorcycle activist and advocate,’’ said Paul Cote

of Amesbury. ―She’s been working on motorcycle

insurance issues longer than that, and also on the

front lines in getting numerous bills passed in the

state Legislature as well as changes in the division of

insurance.’’

Her interest in aiding veterans began with her

marriage to a Vietnam veteran in 1967. Motorcycling

entered the picture in 1969. ―My hubby took a spill

on the bike we co-owned and wouldn’t get back on.

After that, he took the car to work, and I took the

bike. You’ve got to visualize here and see me — in a

miniskirt — on the bike riding up Route 128 every

day,’’ she said.

Biking came back to the front burner in 1992 after

that marriage ended. ―It was either a bike or a boat,’’

she says. ―On a bike, you can go anywhere there’s a

road. There’s low overhead, and you can ride in all

seasons, alone or with others. On a boat, there’s high

maintenance, you can’t go out all the time, and

people always want to go with you and leave you to

clean up. The bike won out.’’

So now Lister, at 63, rides a Harley Street Glide with

16,000 miles on the odometer, just some of the

130,000 miles she’s ridden over the years. If

someone wants to ride with her, they’ll have to check

with Bumpkin, her teacup Maltese, who often comes

along in a special riding pouch.

Besides running the Medford insurance agency that

bears her name, Lister updates her weekday

motorcyclists’ newsletter — bikerbits.info. On

weekends, she switches gears and updates her

veterans’ newsletter that’s linked from another

motorcycling website she maintains called

"Gypsypashn.com," which is her road name. This

summer she’ll be riding the roads of New England

and writing more poetry by Gypsy Pashn.

August is Biker Poetry Month and this three-time

―biker poet laureate’’ of New Hampshire and

Massachusetts will do a reading Aug. 15 at Out of the

Blue Gallery in Cambridge.

In September, Lister plans a big adventure in her

―Gypsy’’ persona, joining The Diamond Posse, a

group of Harley-riding women ―dedicated to giving

hope and encouragement to veterans who are facing

challenges from having served the United States of

America.’’ Read more at:

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2011/06/

26/biker_babe_is_one_of_a_kind/?page=2

AUGUST IS BIKER POETRY MONTH http://community-

2.webtv.net/bikerpups/THEBIKERPOETRYMONTH/

Anyone who rides North of the Mason Dixon line

knows that the best months for Riding Season are

from late May to early September. April is fine for

Poetry, but, a hit or miss month for Bikers and

Skiers alike. Most Skiers shy away from making

their most important ski plans in late April. It

would be a wise move for Bikerpoets to make their

most important Bikerpoetry plans later in the

riding season. And that is why, we need a

Bikerpoetry Month during the Summer Months.

Up North, East Coast, North East, New England,

however you want to slice the loaf, August would

be a much better month as a National BikerPoetry

Month. Sunny afternoons, warm evening rides,

cold drinks, and cool poetry events.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

The dog days are here. Counting down to Labor

Day, the most depressing holiday of the year,

summer is gasping its last as our kids squeeze

their last few droplets of fun from the withered

husk. With the Dog Star, Sirius, looking down on

these rituals, take a Labor Day quiz, by going to

http://www.alternet.org/story/13976/fun_facts_for

_the_dog_days_of_summer/ You can read it

aloud on your final visit to the beach, play for

money around the barbeque, or use it to keep the

designated driver alert on the way home. Of

course, you can always wrap the catch of the day

in it, if you prefer. Do with it what you will -- it's

still a free country.

CHAPTER GENERAL MEETING The Chapter General meeting is held the 3rd

Wednesday of each month from 7:00-9:00pm at

the Hamilton Elks Lodge and is open to Chapter

Members and guests. Just a reminder, smoking

and/or consuming alcoholic beverages is not

permitted during chapter meetings. Talking on

your cell phone during the meeting is disruptive

and disrespectful to your fellow members. Thank

you for your cooperation.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Al Ari

Jack Morgan

Roxanne Ronallo

Please contact Dawn Jones

to add your name to the

birthday list.

FOSSILS CRUISE NIGHT AT THE SHOPPES AT

HAMILTON

The Fossils Cruise Night takes place the last Friday of

each month, starting in April and continuing through

September. The NEW Cruise Night location is The

Shoppes at Hamilton, in Hamilton, NJ, from 6pm to

9pm. With over 24 stores, including plenty of places

to grab something to eat, the Shoppes at Hamilton

offers something for everyone in the family for a

pleasant time out. Get there early because the

parking lot will fill fast and a parking spot is not

guaranteed. The Fossils Cruise Night is said to be the

biggest cruise nights in the United States. You never

know who just might show up at one of the Fossils

Cruise Nights. In the past, we've been graced with

the presence of Cindy Williams & Paul Lamatt (John

Milner) from American Graffiti, Harrison Ford and Lou

Ferrigno. We've also had some old time drag race

celebrities and their cars as guests at our cruise, as

well as Car Craft Magazine. Our cruise is a family

oriented event. The Fossils Cruise is also DJ'd by the

one and only Wolfman Jerry.

Go out today and find something to do that will make

the wind blow in your face, even if it's just riding in

the car with the window rolled down. May you, on

this hot August day, have the pleasure of the wind

whipping through your hair and cooling your sweating

brow as you joyfully "Ride the Wind"!

RIDE THE WIND DAY

August 23rd

http://lisalovesholidays.blogspot.com/2010/08/ride-wind-day-

august-23rd.html

"What is Ride the Wind Day?" you ask. Well,

according to Rumella.com it is the anniversary of

the first man-powered flight.

Wikipedia.com tells us that "A human powered

aircraft (HPA) is an aircraft powered by direct

human energy and gravity. . .On 23 August 1977

the Gossemer Condor 2 flew the first figure 8, a

distance of 2,172 meters winning the first Kremer

prize. It was built by Dr. Paul B. MacCready and

piloted by amateur cyclist and hang-glider pilot

Bryan Allen."

Pleasant Memories:

Do you remember as a child coasting down a hill

on your bike and feeling the cool wind splash

across your face and through your hair, or

swinging on a swing as high as your legs could

pump you and feeling the wind whip your hair

straight back as you stretched your toes toward

the cotton ball dotted sky? Do you remember

sitting in a roller coaster car as it slowly chugged

up the rickety tracks to reach the peak and then in

a sudden thrilling rush plummeted down the giant

hill, soaring up and over the next as the wind

charged against your cheeks and plastered your

shirt to your chest? Well, today is the day to revisit

those feelings.

I remember as a child, my dad hanging an

overinflated tire inner tube from the walnut tree in

our back yard. For some strange reason, (strange,

because this hardly ever happened) I got to be the

first to give it a try. My joyful giggles turned into

uncontrollable laughter as my dad pushed the

giant black donut with the little girl filling higher

and higher. And then, as the tire swing went back

and up, up, up, with mouth open wide and head

tilted back in blissful joy, my front tooth snagged

onto the (up until now) forgotten clothes line wire,

leaving my tooth forever chipped. Even so, it is

one of the happiest days in my memory bank! :0)

SUMMER WOW MEETING

Mark your calendars for the summer WOW meeting

at Charlie & Cookie’s beach haus (56 Harvard

Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ) on Thursday,

August 25th at 6:30PM. The guys are invited to

attend and hang out with Charlie during the WOW

meeting. Stay and watch the fireworks after the meeting.

SHARE YOUR RIDE

If you would like to share your

experiences with the club, send

your article to Cookie.

([email protected]).

“Writing is hard work. A clear sentence is no

accident. Very few sentences come out right the first

time, or even the third time. Remember this as a

consolation in moments of despair. If you find that

writing is hard, it’s because it is hard. It’s one of the

hardest things that people do.” Zinsser, W.

(1990). On writing well (4th ed.). New York: Harper

Perennial

Self Editing: Go back to what you wrote at the

beginning and follow the 5 R’s: Revise, Rest, Rewrite,

Reflect, Return

QUOTABLE QUOTES

“May you always have walls for the winds, a roof for the rain, tea inside the fire, laughter to cheer you, those you love near you and all your heart may desire.” Irish Prayer

YOU DON’T HAVE TO “PAY THE PIPER”

West Tones July 2011 Newsletter

It’s summer and millions of Americans will be

heading off on their iron horses logging hundreds

of miles a day. While the allure of the open road

and the camaraderie of fellow bikers is an

experience many enjoy, few take the appropriate

steps to protect their hearing while riding.

Although most folks in the industry would agree

that loud pipes are the leading cause of hearing

loss among those iron horse riders and

passengers, some riding enthusiasts believe that

these added noise-makers provide an ―auditory

visibility‖ that makes for a safer ride. While some

may disagree that loud pipes save lives, there is a

general consensus that they do negatively affect

the hearing of riders and passengers.

But beyond loud pipes, there’s another ―hair cell

killer‖ that seriously impacts the hearing of iron

horse riders...wind noise. There is substantial

turbulence created around a rider’s head while

cruising down the road. While you might think

that a helmet would reduce wind noise, in many

cases, the vents and uneven surfaces can actually

compound the noise and direct it right into the ear

pockets of the helmet. The sound level of wind

noise at the helmet can range between 110 to

more than 115 dB regardless of helmet style,

windshield angle or riding position. And as we all

know, after 15 minutes of exposure at this

loudness level a rider can begin to experience

permanent hearing damage.

Westone has several products that will not only

protect a rider’s hearing but also add significant

enjoyment to the overall riding experience.

The 4RT is a partially hollow hearing protector with

removal filament, this earpiece can provide a rider

with reduction in wind noise and easily fit under a

helmet.

For those riders looking for the maximum

protection while on the road, the 40-4 delivers an

NRR of 24.29dB and average attenuation of 37-

40dB.

The CB-1 is designed specially for the motorcyclist

who wants hearing protection combined with a

personal listening earphone. The exclusive design

provides the lowest profile fit on the market, which

makes it an easy fit under helmets. When combined

with a motorcycle communication/entertainment

system, the CR-1 delivers crystal clear sound and

remains comfortable for hours.

Contact a hearing healthcare professional in your

area if you are interested.

SECRETARY’S CORNER

This article was hard to write because

someone dear in my life was in a

motorcycle accident. I write this

because he is healing quickly and I’m

sure he’ll be back on the open roads

with us, if not the rest of this riding

season then definitely by next year.

This has really opened my eyes to being more aware

of those on the roads when I am out on my bike.

You cannot predict what someone is going to do, will

they stop? Will they continue? Do I have enough

time to get around them? Never assume anything

when biking, better to arrive at your destination in

one piece.

There are so many wonderful pleasures about

motorcycling, but just like other recreational activities

you must always do an Operational Risk Assessment

(ORM). Risks can be a number of things: Hazards of

the roadways, oil spills, slick roads, objects in the

roads, glare, traffic, animals running out in front of

you to name a few. Do you assess each of these

things when venturing out on the bike? If not now,

perhaps you may feel differently about it.

I was just in Gettysburg for bike week, and seeing

motorcyclists riding WITHOUT helmets I found myself

divided into two thoughts. First, I looked at the

freedom riding without a helmet created, your hair

blowing in the wind (or getting knotted up) and the

impression of truly being ―with the wind‖!! Second, I

looked at riding with a helmet, well at least your hair

doesn’t get as knotted up. But, most importantly it is

worn for protection in the event of an accident.

Sometimes it is the matter of life or death. Let us all

choose life when we get on our bikes!!

Here’s to David Hamm and a very speedy recovery!

WORLD CLASS RIDERS

PICNIC

Saturday, August 27th

2PM -?

(rain date August 28)

Steve will host a ribs, pulled pork, chicken and

corn BBQ again this year. Home smoked ribs and

pork shoulder just like last year. BYOB, swimsuit,

a lawn chair and your favorite side dish (chips &

dip, salads, beans, etc.). Bring the kids and your

appetite. Don't be late or some big bald guy with

a mustache will eat all the ribs.

Directions:

From Route 130/206 in Bordentown, head east

toward Chesterfield on Co. Rt. 528 for 1.5 miles.

As soon as you cross the Turnpike bridge, turn left

on Co. Rt. 672 (Bordentown-Crosswicks Rd.). Go

0.3 miles; turn right into the long gravel driveway.

Mailbox opposite the driveway is number 221. The

driveway is under the high tension power lines.

Don’t be worried about the gravel, it’s tightly

packed.

221 Bordentown-Crosswicks Road

Crosswicks, NJ

609-220-9267

WALL STADIUM TO HOST "FRIDAY NIGHT

CRUISE NIGHTS"ON THE FINAL FRIDAY OF

EACH MONTH http://www.wallspeedway.com/news/2011/021011.html

Family friendly "Friday Night Cruise Nights" will

return to Wall Stadium for the 2011 season.

Starting in April, the Shore Speedway will host

these highly popular classic car events on August

26 and September 30.

NEW JERSEY STATE HOG RALLY

Seaside Heights, NJ

September 22-24, 2011

http://www.njstatehogrally.com/

Join us for a fun and activity packed weekend on the

Jersey Shore as Seaside Heights hosts the New

Jersey State H.O.G. Rally for the second year.

Seaside Heights has plenty to offer for all attending

the Rally. The New Jersey State HOG Rally will surely

have something for everyone. We have planned a

guided rides to fun destinations, self guided rides, an

evening concert, bike games, biker bingo and a Bike

LED Light show to name a few of the reasons to join

us. It would be wrong not to mention that we will

also have a Motorcycle parade on the boardwalk for

all registered attendees.

The Rally will be held just after the unofficial end of

the summer season. All boardwalk attractions will still

be open as will the majority of the restaurants. We

have several hotels lined up with Rally only rates for

those that want to spend the night with us. The

weather is still very good in September in New Jersey

and the climate should lend itself to some great

riding weather. This is the perfect time of the year to

visit the Jersey Shore as many of the crowds have

gone but the weather is still very good, allowing for

plenty of outside fun and games.

The Hershey Motel is the Host hotel for this year’s

Rally and is right in the center of all the excitement.

Please click on ―Lodging‖ for information about

making reservations. Please reserve early as we

expect the rooms to go fast. We have several other

motels lined up to accommodate your overnight stay

needs.

We have some other surprises for you as well that

you will receive with your registration package. Some

of the surprises might include directions to some local

Harley Davidson Dealerships, restaurant discount

coupons, discounts on food and refreshments on the

boardwalk and a few other things we can keep under

wraps for now.

WOW CORNER

Patti Repetto

By now most of you have heard

about the motorcycle accident

that my partner David suffered

over the 4th of July weekend.

First and foremost, I would like

to take a moment to thank all of

those who sent David well wishes – whether you

sent a card, made a phone call or added him to

your prayer chain (thanks Mimi!) over the past few

weeks – your kindness was truly appreciated and

certainly has helped with the healing!

Secondly, as anyone who has experienced and

survived a motorcycle accident will tell you, the

event is life-changing – and not only for the rider,

but for loved ones as well. Whether the rider is

left seriously injured requiring 24/7 care, whether

the rider is left without a bike for a significant

amount of time (the remainder of the riding season

in David’s case), causing the rider (and

passenger/co-rider) to miss out on the best part of

the riding season, there is always a sense of loss

that goes along with the accident.

I continue to count my blessings every day,

knowing that it could have been much worse and

the loss could have been devastating. But I am a

firm believer that things do happen for a reason.

While those reasons may not ever be known for

sure, perhaps some of the wisdom that both David

and I have come away with can begin to answer

this question.

1) Never take one day for granted – it could

be your last

2) Always wear your helmet, even if only in

the driveway

3) Always think of the good in others –

sometimes it makes all the difference

4) Always were protective clothing – it may

save your skin on a 90 degree day

5) Tell your loved ones daily how much you

mean to them – you may never get the

chance again

6) Always make sure you wear clean

underwear – David is still looking for his

7) Be sure to check your motorcycle insurance

to ensure that it covers medical

expenses/bodily injury

8) Last but not least, stay alert and anticipate!

Tuesdays 6-9PM

931 Stony Hill Road

Yardley, PA

www.shadybrookfarm.com

TRUE BLUE

Middlesex Health & Life Summer 2010

Now touted as a ―superfood,‖ the health benefits of

blueberries have been well publicized. They mostly

stem from the berries’ high concentration of

antioxidants – the highest by far of 40 fruits, juices

and vegetables tested in one USDA study.

Blueberries also may help lower cholesterol levels

and protect the brain against Alzheimer’s effects.

And legend has it that Royal Air Force pilots in World

War II munched on bilberries, a blueberry cousin, to

improve vision during night missions.

Blueberry Coffee Cake

2 ½ Cups Flour

¾ Cup Butter, room temperature

1 Cup Flaked Sweetened Coconut

½ Cup Packed Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

2 ½ tsp Baking Powder

½ tsp Salt

1 Cup Sugar

2 Large Eggs

1 Cup Milk

2 ½ Cups Fresh Blueberries

Combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup butter, coconut, brown

sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix until

moist and crumbly. Set topping aside. Preheat oven

to 375 degrees. Sift remaining 2 cups flour, baking

powder and salt into a small bowl. Using an electric

mixer, beat remaining ½ cup butter in a large bowl

until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, heating until well

blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating to blend

after each addition. Mix dry ingredients into batter

alternately with milk in three additions each. Fold in

blueberries. Butter and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking

pan. Transfer batter to baking pan. Sprinkle topping

evenly over batter. Bake until tester inserted into

center comes out clean and topping is golden brown,

about 40 minutes.

BILL’S BIKE BARN ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Well just when we thought we had some of the

best rides of the season, off we go to Bills Bike

Barn in Bloomsbury, Pa

Jeff led us up to Sargentsville, a great ride in itself,

where we met up with his brother, Chris, and wife,

Kathleen. He then proceeded to take us on back

roads that included switchbacks that would then

open up to a panoramic view of farmlands, covered

bridges and Amish farm houses. The Amish store

we stopped at was an experience in itself. Lunch

at the Roadhouse was very cool based on "The Old

West Theme".

Bills Bike Barn is a must see for those of you who

missed this ride, however, make sure you get Chris

to lead it cause we could never do this again

without him leading the way. Of course, it’s not

exactly the most direct way, six hours with stops

to get to Bills, but most certainly the best way.

Thanks Jeff, Dawn, Chris & Kathy for a great riding

experience. I'm sure I speak for Charlie, Cookie &

Dave who were also on the ride.

Noel & Mary

BIKER DOWN

© By Gypsypashn~~’~~,~~<{@

July 2008 http://www.gypsypashn.com/Bikerpoetry.htm

Biker Down the saying goes Unless you've been there you can't really know One minute you're up the next you're down and then like wildfire it's all over the town And what bothers you most as best can be told with a painful injury one feels quite old Can't feel the breeze or the wind through your hair just laid up in bed it's not really fair Though it wasn't your fault doesn't change the outcome even though the bike's just fine the riding, this season is done And so as you watch Your friends all ride by You sit home on the couch With cabin fever and cry Polished steel, shiny chrome Sits idle in the garage unused all alone

MILESTONES

Loading of the bikes for Yellowstone took over ten

hours!

UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS

August 7 – Sunday – Hot Dog Johnny’s – 9AM – McDonald’s

August 9 – Tuesday – Hightstown Cruise Night –

9AM – McDonald’s

August 13 – Saturday – Cowtown Rodeo – 4PM – McDonald’s

August 14 – Sunday – (Rain Date: August 21)

Mac’s Toys for Tots & Pig Roast – Tavern on the Lake, Hightstown

August 16 – Tuesday – Shady Brook Cruise

Night – 6PM – McDonald’s

August 17 – Wednesday – WCR Meeting – 7PM

– Elks

August 18-21 – PA State HOG Rally

August 26 – Friday - Fossils Cruise Night at The Shoppes at Hamilton – 6PM

August 27 – Saturday – WCR Picnic – Steve’s House

Check the website for updates/changes to the calendar.

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Kaiser Electric Co., Inc.

License No.7379

JIM KAISER

PRESIDENT

92 Conover Road 609-443-7465

East Windsor, NJ 08520 Fax: 609-443-1428 [email protected]

CHAMBERLIN Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.

1274 Route 130 So.. PO Box 3900 Windsor, New Jersey 08561

Phone 609.448.1848

Fax 609.4488683

William H. Chamberlin / Owner

as of July 6

January

Sunday 2-Jan Brunch ride to Clarksburg Inn Mike

Saturday 22-Jan NY Motorcycle Show Javits Ctr Dave & Patti

Saturday 29-Jan NJ Planetarium & pizza WOW

February

Saturday 12-Feb Timonium Bike Show John Hayes

Sunday 13-Feb Ice skating at Mercer Co. Park WOW

Saturday 26-Feb dinner & movie WOW

March

Saturday 12-Mar St. Baldrick's Al

Friday 18-Mar midnight bowling WOW

Saturday 26-Mar

accident scene mgmt at Longbranch

HD Nick

Saturday 26-Mar dinner & movie WOW

April

Saturday 2-Apr Sadie Hawkins Sourland Mtn area WOW

Saturday 9-Apr Longwood Gardens Patti

Saturday 16-Apr Sturgis Road Show Jeff

Sunday 17-Apr Norton Gathering Jeff

Thursday 21-Apr Bike Night at the Cabin

Friday 22-Apr Fossils Cruise Night meet at event

Saturday 23-Apr Delsea Drive-In movie Jeff

Saturday

May

Sunday 1-May Ship Inn, Milford, NJ lunch ride Jack Morgan

Saturday 7-May picnic ride to Wash Cr Park, PA John Meloney

Tuesday 10-May cruise night Hightstown Jack Morgan

Sunday 15-May Fortescue & Oysters Mike

Tuesday 17-May Shady Brook Farms cruise night

Saturday 21-May Stirling Hill Mine & Chatterbox Nick

Sunday 22-May Atlantic City Bike Week Mike

Tuesday 24-May cruise night Hightstown Jack Morgan

Wednesday 25-May LaPiazza dinner ride John Hayes

Saturday 28-May Patterson Falls Jeff

Sunday 29-May Swartzwood Lake lunch ride Steve

Monday 30-May breakfast ride to It's Nuts John Meloney

June

Friday 3-Jun Reading Air Show Jeff

Saturday 4-Jun BBQ at Cookie & Charlie's John Hayes

Sunday 5-Jun Bill's Bike Barn Jeff

Tuesday 7-Jun Shady Brook Farms cruise night

Friday 10-Jun Chincoteague Island Mike

Saturday 11-Jun Chincoteague Island

Sunday 12-Jun Chincoteague Island

Tuesday 14-Jun Cruise Night at Raceway Park Jim Kaiser

Saturday 18-Jun 2nd Annual Classic Bike and Blues Jeff

Tuesday 21-Jun Bike Night at the Cabin Jim Kaiser

Saturday 25-Jun Bill's Bike Barn Jeff

cruise night Hightstown28-Jun cruise night Hightstown Jack Morgan

July

Monday 4-Jul breakfast ride to It's Nuts John Meloney

Saturday 9-Jul Shady Maple smorgasbord Steve

Sunday 10-Jul lunch ride to Five Guys + pool hall John Hayes

Tuesday 12-Jul Cruise Night at Raceway Park Jim Kaiser

Saturday 16-Jul WCR BBQ & Ylowstone bike pkp Mike & Cheryl

Sunday 17-Jul Antique Engine Show, Bangor, PA Nick

Tuesday 19-Jul Shady Brook Farms cruise night

2011 World Class Riders Ride Schedule

Tuesday 26-Jul cruise night Hightstown Jack Morgan

Friday 29-Jul

Fossils cruise night Shoppes at

Hamilton meet at the event

July 25 - Aug 3 Yellowstone

August

Sunday 7-Aug Hot Dog Johnny's Dave Chennel

Tuesday 9-Aug cruise night Hightstown Jack Morgan

Saturday 13-Aug Cowtown Rodeo Jeff

Sunday 14-Aug Mac's Toys for Tots Jack Morgan

Tuesday 16-Aug Shady Brook Farms cruise night

Sunday 21-Aug Mac's Toys for Tots RAIN DATE

Thur Fri Sat 8/18-8/19 PA State HOG Rally Jack Morgan

Tuesday 23-Aug cruise night Hightstown Jack Morgan

Saturday 27-Aug "pigroast" PICNIC at Steve's

September

Friday 2-Sep AMA Superbike races Jeff

Saturday 3-Sep picnic ride Dawn

Monday 5-Sep breakfast ride to the Brass Ring John Meloney

Tuesday 6-Sep Shady Brook Farms cruise night

Saturday 10-Sep Roar to the Shore John Hayes

Sunday 11-Sep brunch at Mariner's Cove in Brielle Cheryl

Tuesday 13-Sep cruise night Hightstown ?

Friday 16-Sep Catskills Patti

Saturday 17-Sep Catskills

Sunday 18-Sep Catskills

Tuesday 20-Sep Bike Night at the Cabin Jim Kaiser

Saturday 24-Sep NJ HOG Rally, Seaside Hts. John Hayes

Tuesday 27-Sep cruise night Hightstown Jack Morgan

October

Sunday 2-Oct Sebastian's Schnitzel House John Hayes

Saturday 8-Oct Keyport Country Jamboree Mike

Sunday 16-Oct Sunrise Mountain Steve

Saturday 22-Oct Sadie Hawkins Sourland Mtn area WOW

Saturday 29-Oct foliage ride Jeff

November

Fridaty 11-Nov Longbranch HD Veterans' Day ride Jeff

Saturday 26-Nov Longwood Gardens Jeff

December