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Greetings Boss, Fellow Patched, Prospects, Support, etc. Hope all got taken care of at Sill Boss, Prayers daughter is doing ok. Not much happening here my AO. Crazy weather here, Sunshine then flash flood warnings, ( that time of year, hope ends soon ) New puppy is doing good, Couple operations coming up for her this month and next. Normal stuff for toy breeds. Positive thoughts, Prayers to all on mend. Ride safe all. LLR&B NVFFNV
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Girl is progress with foot recovery home and safe
Greetings All
Another Sturgis in the history books. Not getting on the road as soon as I'd liked, but then had a beer interruption. Camp sites almost packed. Not much left to do.
All is well
Should be home in about a week or so.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Another Sturgis in the history books. Not getting on the road as soon as I'd liked, but then had a beer interruption. Camp sites almost packed. Not much left to do.
All is well
Should be home in about a week or so.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
glad for ya safe travels home
Greetings Boss, Fellow patched Brothers, Prospects, Support, etc. Sorry to hear about the problems at Sill Boss ( Give em hell). That's B.S. what they are doing.!! Wow 49th Boss, Hope I get to do same. ( That"s awesome ! But slow down with the wood Boss) Brother Dutch is right ( Thanks Joe ) Just paid 3.90 for 91 my AO. And it figures, My ride loves Shell. Tried other but runs like crap. Even at Base, food prices for shopping are getting bad. See what happens in 22, Hoping all states turn red. Well all for now, Positive thoughts and prayers to all on mend. Be safe all. LLR&B NVFFNV
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Thanks for the support
Great morning Boss Skinner, regional Presidents, Brothers & Support.
It's been a while since I last posted a message and this is mostly do to me being busy running my late buddy's bar, I had an idea of how much time is involved but never knew what's all being done behind the scenes, and it all makes sense now.
D-9 and I are going for a ride today with an old friend out to Richieville, Pa for some lunch and some relaxing riding through a very beautiful countryside.
Weather over here has been kinda of crazy, hot, hot, hot, then 5 minutes of rain and back to hot, the grass isn't growing that much now and I'm okay with that.
I gotta say two of the most honorable and memorial days riding for me ever was the two days at the nationals when our brotherhood, our M.C. took that ride across the Missouri boarder into Arkansas and then that ride to the Missouri Viet Nam Memorial wall, it was such an honor. D-9 and I and hopefully Rascal are go to a bike run in one of our other counties here for Viet Nam Veterans and to try to recruit some new members into out brotherhood, cross your fingers.
Well time to sign off for now, hope this message finds all our brothers, sisters & support member all in great health. ride safe, ride often, and most of all live life to it's fullest, luv you all..
RTO.........................................out
It's been a while since I last posted a message and this is mostly do to me being busy running my late buddy's bar, I had an idea of how much time is involved but never knew what's all being done behind the scenes, and it all makes sense now.
D-9 and I are going for a ride today with an old friend out to Richieville, Pa for some lunch and some relaxing riding through a very beautiful countryside.
Weather over here has been kinda of crazy, hot, hot, hot, then 5 minutes of rain and back to hot, the grass isn't growing that much now and I'm okay with that.
I gotta say two of the most honorable and memorial days riding for me ever was the two days at the nationals when our brotherhood, our M.C. took that ride across the Missouri boarder into Arkansas and then that ride to the Missouri Viet Nam Memorial wall, it was such an honor. D-9 and I and hopefully Rascal are go to a bike run in one of our other counties here for Viet Nam Veterans and to try to recruit some new members into out brotherhood, cross your fingers.
Well time to sign off for now, hope this message finds all our brothers, sisters & support member all in great health. ride safe, ride often, and most of all live life to it's fullest, luv you all..
RTO.........................................out
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such a shame we don't do it more
Good evening Brothers, Prospects, Supports & Well-Wishers and greetings from beautiful Sturgis, South Dakota
We arrived safe and sound with only one minor incident, and that didn't result in anything being broken or even damaged.
Again, we got really good campsites at the Buffalo Chip. You would not believe how many people are here this year. Everyone that came last year, plus everyone who was afraid to come last, plus the usual first timers. They added a new several acre section and sold out 800 tent sights in one day. We got here same day last year and the Chip never did fill up to capacity.
We're having a great time, we made it into the annual opening day photograph, so that should be fun to see.
Weather is good, here. Good and HOT. But I'd rather have that than freezing out butts off.
Guess that's about all for now.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
We arrived safe and sound with only one minor incident, and that didn't result in anything being broken or even damaged.
Again, we got really good campsites at the Buffalo Chip. You would not believe how many people are here this year. Everyone that came last year, plus everyone who was afraid to come last, plus the usual first timers. They added a new several acre section and sold out 800 tent sights in one day. We got here same day last year and the Chip never did fill up to capacity.
We're having a great time, we made it into the annual opening day photograph, so that should be fun to see.
Weather is good, here. Good and HOT. But I'd rather have that than freezing out butts off.
Guess that's about all for now.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
be safe have fun
Greetings, Boss Skinner, Regional Presidents, Patched Members, Prospects, and Supports.
All is not well in my AO. My heart health has deteriorated so bad that there is no coming back from it. I am short of breath and I tired all the time. I can no longer even cut my own grass. I can no longer ride my trike so I have sold it. I'm not even sure how long they're going to let me keep my driver's license.
That being said I will now remove myself from the club roster. I will soon be sending a package to boss Skinner. In it will be all the club patches and a gift to be distributed amongst the brothers. I want y'all to know that the national meet was the thrill of my lifetime, the memories of which I will take to my grave. May God bless and keep you all.
So with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes I bid you all farewell. With love loyalty and respect and brotherhood forever. This is THUMPER Over and for the first time,
count me OUT.
PS. This will be my last communication with his venue.
All is not well in my AO. My heart health has deteriorated so bad that there is no coming back from it. I am short of breath and I tired all the time. I can no longer even cut my own grass. I can no longer ride my trike so I have sold it. I'm not even sure how long they're going to let me keep my driver's license.
That being said I will now remove myself from the club roster. I will soon be sending a package to boss Skinner. In it will be all the club patches and a gift to be distributed amongst the brothers. I want y'all to know that the national meet was the thrill of my lifetime, the memories of which I will take to my grave. May God bless and keep you all.
So with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes I bid you all farewell. With love loyalty and respect and brotherhood forever. This is THUMPER Over and for the first time,
count me OUT.
PS. This will be my last communication with his venue.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
BROTHER you will always be our BROTHER so sorry to hear of your health problems.May GOD take care of you( PRAYERS ) this BROTHERHOOD WILL SURE MISS YOU NOT RIDING IN THE WIND WITH US.
Just paid $4.25 for a gallon for 91 octane non-ethanol ...
Thanks Joe.
Takin' it one day at a time .....
LLRBF
Thanks Joe.
Takin' it one day at a time .....
LLRBF
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wtf here we go just starting to get back on our feet and boom. talk this morning because Calf. passed some laws about pig raising and chicken coops all are food is going up.
Morning all, lots of stuff been going on.Zoot has a new scooter and it looks great.Grumpys bike was totaled...no replacement.We are trying to get accounts switched over and opened.I did receive my cost check for go daddy and word press,Thanks.
We have a patch in that will take place out in the Northwest Aug.14th
still will have two more to get done,lets get that done asap.Southwest and Midwest.
I have been hauling wood and over done it.Got sick from to much work on this old man.
Celebrated and will be continuing to celebrate our 49th anniversary till Saturday then will start on next 49.
Still having trouble with Fort Sill concerning Daughters basic training when she gets home I will start calling and explaining all the bull shit to whoever I can.Leaving troops with no medical attention with Covid 19 is a bunch of Bullshit.She is now in Broken Bravo with two stress fractures along with 200 others trainees. Sounds strange to this old BUCK SGT.
Well enough from me take care ride often and be SAFE>
LLRB NAM VETS FOREVER
We have a patch in that will take place out in the Northwest Aug.14th
still will have two more to get done,lets get that done asap.Southwest and Midwest.
I have been hauling wood and over done it.Got sick from to much work on this old man.
Celebrated and will be continuing to celebrate our 49th anniversary till Saturday then will start on next 49.
Still having trouble with Fort Sill concerning Daughters basic training when she gets home I will start calling and explaining all the bull shit to whoever I can.Leaving troops with no medical attention with Covid 19 is a bunch of Bullshit.She is now in Broken Bravo with two stress fractures along with 200 others trainees. Sounds strange to this old BUCK SGT.
Well enough from me take care ride often and be SAFE>
LLRB NAM VETS FOREVER
Greetings Boss, Fellow Patched Brothers, Prospects, Support, etc. All is good our AO, Had Breakfast with NVP Brother Steamer and crew yesterday. ( Always a great time ). House inside is finally done. Put a new ceiling fan in living room last night. ( wife wanted to match furniture LOL, White just didn't look good. ) All that's left now is change couple plants in front yard, But that can wait. Next three days no rain ( HOOrah) WIND TIME. All for now Boss, Positive thoughts to all on mend. MLL&R NVFFNV
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glad to hear all is well
Greetings to Boss Skinner, Brothers, Prospects and Support
Beautiful day here in the burg. Wish I was riding but it’s coming again soon. Good news. Just heard from my daughter, my son in law is coming home today. Still a tough road ahead but he’ll be home.
Met up with RTO and D9 last Sunday had a great time met a few of their friends. Great people. Needed that time off from watching my grandchildren, love them to death but really needed that break.
I loved the Nationals , what an awesome time. Fantastic people I am so proud and honored to be a part of this club.
Looking forward to meeting more Brothers.
That’s it for now take care, God bless, be safe.
Beautiful day here in the burg. Wish I was riding but it’s coming again soon. Good news. Just heard from my daughter, my son in law is coming home today. Still a tough road ahead but he’ll be home.
Met up with RTO and D9 last Sunday had a great time met a few of their friends. Great people. Needed that time off from watching my grandchildren, love them to death but really needed that break.
I loved the Nationals , what an awesome time. Fantastic people I am so proud and honored to be a part of this club.
Looking forward to meeting more Brothers.
That’s it for now take care, God bless, be safe.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
glad to have you rubber side down shiny side up drive on
Good Morning Brothers!! Supports & Prospect!!
Not much new here in my AO. Monday rode up to Morgantown got a fluid change for the Injun. All ready for Sturgis now. Sadly this year I won't be able to get a "I Rode Mine" patch. I'll have to settle for a "I Rode Mine ... Off the Trailer". First year I've not ridden to Sturgis regardless of where I lived.
I've been looking for a new helmet to replace my outdated HJC. Was looking at a new HJC, but no one has one in stock in my size.
Stopped at an Indian dealer on the way home for visiting Lori and they had a G-Max OF77 helmet with all the bells and whistles of the HJC, PLUS, built-in wireless brake light in the back of the helmet, sun shield, full-face shield AND air vents; all for less than the cost of an HJC with fewer features.
Anyway, enough of a gratuitous plug for the G-Max helmet. LOL
Wrote Brother Spokes, told him I now know why he switched back to H-D. Seems like a lot of Indian dealers are also Polaris dealers and are way more interested in selling side-by-sides than motorcycles.
Hoping all are well or well on the mend; best to Kanddis for a full and speedy recovery.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Not much new here in my AO. Monday rode up to Morgantown got a fluid change for the Injun. All ready for Sturgis now. Sadly this year I won't be able to get a "I Rode Mine" patch. I'll have to settle for a "I Rode Mine ... Off the Trailer". First year I've not ridden to Sturgis regardless of where I lived.
I've been looking for a new helmet to replace my outdated HJC. Was looking at a new HJC, but no one has one in stock in my size.
Stopped at an Indian dealer on the way home for visiting Lori and they had a G-Max OF77 helmet with all the bells and whistles of the HJC, PLUS, built-in wireless brake light in the back of the helmet, sun shield, full-face shield AND air vents; all for less than the cost of an HJC with fewer features.
Anyway, enough of a gratuitous plug for the G-Max helmet. LOL
Wrote Brother Spokes, told him I now know why he switched back to H-D. Seems like a lot of Indian dealers are also Polaris dealers and are way more interested in selling side-by-sides than motorcycles.
Hoping all are well or well on the mend; best to Kanddis for a full and speedy recovery.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thanks for the updates stay safe and have a great time
Greetings Boss, fellow Patched, Prospects, Support, etc. All is good our AO, House is getting there, furniture is all in. fridge and stove coming today. bills are pain in the neck, waiting on final ones from old address and figuring the new address ones. Wouldn't be so bad same utilities, but different acct #'s. , And then put the weather as icing on the cake, No wind time between house and this is our rain time of year. But no biggie, comes with the territory. All will be normal soon. Well thats my rant for this week lol. Hope all are doing well and positive thoughts to all on mend. ml&r NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
hang tough Brother it will all work out
Howdy, Boss Skinner, Regional Presidents, Patched Members and Support,
Weather is great in my AO, but unfortunately won’t be too much riding today. Will attacking the breaks on the wife’s car. After that my custom needs a chain adjustment, so with my work speed, looks like the day is full!
I see that congratulations are in order for the new NE Officers, President RTO and Sgt. at Arms Rascal. I know they will do an excellent job at their new positions and working toward our mission. Thanks guys for stepping up!
As you know I’m competing in the Orange County
Dream Chopper contest, and with all of your help I have moved up to first place. This phase of the contest ends on the 22nd of July and it starts all over again. It’s a grueling contest, but with your help we can do this. I truly appreciate all the support!
Time for me to get the hands dirty, will keep you updated.
MLLR&B
Rebel
NVFFNV
Weather is great in my AO, but unfortunately won’t be too much riding today. Will attacking the breaks on the wife’s car. After that my custom needs a chain adjustment, so with my work speed, looks like the day is full!
I see that congratulations are in order for the new NE Officers, President RTO and Sgt. at Arms Rascal. I know they will do an excellent job at their new positions and working toward our mission. Thanks guys for stepping up!
As you know I’m competing in the Orange County
Dream Chopper contest, and with all of your help I have moved up to first place. This phase of the contest ends on the 22nd of July and it starts all over again. It’s a grueling contest, but with your help we can do this. I truly appreciate all the support!
Time for me to get the hands dirty, will keep you updated.
MLLR&B
Rebel
NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
well good luck and hope you accomplish your jobs today.
Great Morning Boss Skinner, Brothers & Support,
Thank all who voted for me and elected me as your North Eastern President. I promise to do the duties of this prestigious position as required of me, I hope to have the support of the brothers in my region as well as that of all the brother in our M.C. I've also appointed Racal to fill the position that I held as Sergeant at Arms, I fill he will do an excellent job and will make Boss Skinner and all brother proud of him.
haven't done much riding lately due to the heavy amounts of rain we've been having on the east coast, about the only thing benefiting from it is the damn grass. The temps have been close to 90's and the humidity is like being wrapped in a piece of saran wrap, one good thing, I've dropped 14 lbs since the nationals
D-9 and I are gonna head out with some friends tonight for some karaoke fun, it's been well over year since we last had fun of this sort.
well brothers until my next post, keep god in your heart and always ride safe..
RTO.....................................out
Thank all who voted for me and elected me as your North Eastern President. I promise to do the duties of this prestigious position as required of me, I hope to have the support of the brothers in my region as well as that of all the brother in our M.C. I've also appointed Racal to fill the position that I held as Sergeant at Arms, I fill he will do an excellent job and will make Boss Skinner and all brother proud of him.
haven't done much riding lately due to the heavy amounts of rain we've been having on the east coast, about the only thing benefiting from it is the damn grass. The temps have been close to 90's and the humidity is like being wrapped in a piece of saran wrap, one good thing, I've dropped 14 lbs since the nationals
D-9 and I are gonna head out with some friends tonight for some karaoke fun, it's been well over year since we last had fun of this sort.
well brothers until my next post, keep god in your heart and always ride safe..
RTO.....................................out
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thanks for all you do I know all the Brothers support you 100%
Top of the morning to Boss Skinner, Regional Presidents, Patched Brothers, Prospects and our Support. Here I go again. It's 0500 I am up and ready to hit the road again. Yesterday I made it to Aberdeen WA. Not much of a ride, but I am able to visit with family. I started off with breakfast with Draco, the only Prospect we have left in the PNW that I know of. The last time I saw Draco was at the start of my journey. We both made our out of state ride together. When we finished our ride, Regional President, Radio, Draco, and myself had dinner. I guess it's only fitting that the end of my journey would be with Draco. My journey will end today when I drive down my driveway. This doesn't end the rest of the story, but I will end for today. Be safe, ride to enjoy life, and live! KILO
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thank you glad you made this trip safely
Well good evening Boss Skinner,Regional Presidents, Patched Brothers,Prospects,and our great Support members. It is three months since I left home to see America, and to join the Nam Vets Nomads MC in Piedmont MO. My old body is getting real tired. It seems that my front tire has just about led me home. I have had one he'll of a trip. My old and somewhat new (new parts ) green baby and I have been to 19 different states plus 5 states more than once. I have been able to visit family from my side, from my wife's side, my son in laws side, and to be able to spend time with some of my Brothers, not only at the Nationals but at their homes also. This trip has given me memories that will be with me for a lifetime. At my age that my not be very long, but oh well. One would think that our numbers are not that large, so what would one think the chances would be that you would come across a brother on a interstate hwy., going the speed of a old grandma, and holding up traffic. Well I did, and when I pulled up along side of him, I almost scared him to death. It's getting late, and I have been up since 0400. This story is not over yet, the rest of the story will come later. Ride. Safe kilo
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What a Ride BROTHER so proud of you
Greetings, Boss Skinner, Regional Presidents, Patched Members, Prospects, and Supports.
let me start by saying that I love my MC.
While I was at the national meet I felt like I was with family. I felt safe and secure in the knowledge that my brothers were there to take care of me.
So I feel that it's time for me to step up and take care of my brothers.
If you need my help, give me a call, I will do everything in my power to help you.
This MC is the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life. LLRBF - NVMCFFNVMC
THUMPER over but never out.
let me start by saying that I love my MC.
While I was at the national meet I felt like I was with family. I felt safe and secure in the knowledge that my brothers were there to take care of me.
So I feel that it's time for me to step up and take care of my brothers.
If you need my help, give me a call, I will do everything in my power to help you.
This MC is the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life. LLRBF - NVMCFFNVMC
THUMPER over but never out.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
always good to hear positive feed back,THANKS
Greetings to all Officers, Patched members and Support.
It’s been 13 days since I left Piedmont, MO. and the NAM VETS M/C National Meeting. It was a big week for me, meeting all the members, riding out of state with the Patched members and receiving my Patch from the best military M/C ever. Now that I am a Patched member and can call y’all my Brothers things couldn’t be better. I am so looking forward to next years National and the brotherhood that I have missed so much. Thank you all so much for graciously accepting me into the Club. I will work hard to keep up the high Club standards. 👍
MLLR&B
Rebel
NVFFNV
It’s been 13 days since I left Piedmont, MO. and the NAM VETS M/C National Meeting. It was a big week for me, meeting all the members, riding out of state with the Patched members and receiving my Patch from the best military M/C ever. Now that I am a Patched member and can call y’all my Brothers things couldn’t be better. I am so looking forward to next years National and the brotherhood that I have missed so much. Thank you all so much for graciously accepting me into the Club. I will work hard to keep up the high Club standards. 👍
MLLR&B
Rebel
NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Glad to have you with this BROTHERHOOD
Our National was an Awesome time. So many Awesome Brothers and Sisters. I didn't get to make the run to the Wall as I was up most the night with "The Binh Thuy Two Step lol". Can't wait till next National. I left Twin, Joey and all on the Road and went to Springfield, MO. and stayed 2 nights in Ozark, MO. with my Adopted son. Had an Awesome time their, ate at Lambert's home of the Thrown Roll. Left Saturday morning at 08:30, road down to see Buc-ee's somewhere in Texas than got home at 02:30 A.M. Sunday morning. I got in our Swimming Pool asap. Blessings to all our NAM VETS MC NOMADS. RevMrBlack National Chaplain
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
THANK YOU FOR STEPPING UP TO BE NATIONAL CHAPLIN I FEEL WE ARE IN GOOD HANDS.
Top of the morning Boss Skinner, Brothers, & support
D9, Rascal & I would have made it home on the 25th but due to a failed thermostat connected to the water pump (bad design by Harley) we were lucky to make it to Gold Star Harley Davidson in Fetus Missouri and missed a torrential downpour coming through the area. I had to have a new water pump put on Lame/Andy, note to those with fans in your lowers, you will eventually have this same issue, the thermostat can't be replaced without replacing the water pump because it is connected to the water pump and it has a three hose system where as the replacement has no thermostat and a two hose system, I've got to thank Boss Skinner for throwing me a lead to ask for Nick the parts guy and coupled with my retired military I.D. got me $130.00 knocked off the bill which came to $630.00, thanks boss, I've also got to say what a awesome Harley dealership and a great mechanic, the guy did the job in an hour and a half as opposed to the typical 3 hours it normally takes, so that and construction cost us a night in Columbus Ohio but we missed all of the rain, so we pulled into our A.O. on Saturday morning at about 11:30am.
Now on a sad note, we finally buried my best buddy Wayne Krivijanski yesterday July 1, I will never forget him and will always love him as my brother, farewell my friend until we meet again.
Tomorrow is my birthday and I will be 72, damn 72, that sounds old and some days I feel every bit of 72, then others I feel 52, I pray god grants me great health and a long life full of happiness, he's been spot on up to now.
last but not least, D9 and I had a wonderful time and enjoyed every moment and every memory made at the nationals this year, we're already looking forward to the next one..
love you all, stay healthy, and ride to live..
LLRB, NVFFNV
RTO.................................................out
D9, Rascal & I would have made it home on the 25th but due to a failed thermostat connected to the water pump (bad design by Harley) we were lucky to make it to Gold Star Harley Davidson in Fetus Missouri and missed a torrential downpour coming through the area. I had to have a new water pump put on Lame/Andy, note to those with fans in your lowers, you will eventually have this same issue, the thermostat can't be replaced without replacing the water pump because it is connected to the water pump and it has a three hose system where as the replacement has no thermostat and a two hose system, I've got to thank Boss Skinner for throwing me a lead to ask for Nick the parts guy and coupled with my retired military I.D. got me $130.00 knocked off the bill which came to $630.00, thanks boss, I've also got to say what a awesome Harley dealership and a great mechanic, the guy did the job in an hour and a half as opposed to the typical 3 hours it normally takes, so that and construction cost us a night in Columbus Ohio but we missed all of the rain, so we pulled into our A.O. on Saturday morning at about 11:30am.
Now on a sad note, we finally buried my best buddy Wayne Krivijanski yesterday July 1, I will never forget him and will always love him as my brother, farewell my friend until we meet again.
Tomorrow is my birthday and I will be 72, damn 72, that sounds old and some days I feel every bit of 72, then others I feel 52, I pray god grants me great health and a long life full of happiness, he's been spot on up to now.
last but not least, D9 and I had a wonderful time and enjoyed every moment and every memory made at the nationals this year, we're already looking forward to the next one..
love you all, stay healthy, and ride to live..
LLRB, NVFFNV
RTO.................................................out
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
a most HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you.