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Hello to Pres.Skinner, Patch Holders, Prospects and Retired Brothers and Supports.
Just a note to let everyone know we are still kicking.
I hope all is well with you and yours. Looks like I am going have to buy a new tire for the front of the trike.Tires don't seem to last very long, Be safe ridding .
LLRB TWIN
Just a note to let everyone know we are still kicking.
I hope all is well with you and yours. Looks like I am going have to buy a new tire for the front of the trike.Tires don't seem to last very long, Be safe ridding .
LLRB TWIN
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Good to hear from Texas stay safe and ride often
Greeting Boss, Patched Members Prospects and Supporters. Got home last Monday and haven't been on my scoot yet 0800 it's 100 degrees this year it's been really bad. I think it's all those damn mirrors we have on all the roofs and on the ground just heats up the place. Of course all that concrete doesn't help. Staying inside in the cool air. Hope it breaks soon have rain in the forecast. Seems the older I get the less I like riding in the rain, heat and cold the bones don't like it. Got my 60th coming up, high school reunion, in Indiana next month but don't think I'll make it wife hates when I ride long trips alone. Everyone stay safe talk to you later
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
good for you,went to daughters this today got to see my grandson(the Marine) and met three of his buddies,guessing there is hope for his generation.
Greetings Boss, and one and all. Just a quick note hoping everyone is well and those who are not a speedy recovery. Been busy again with yard work. It never ends. Hope for some riding time this week. Heading up to the upper peninsula in Michigan in 2 weeks unfortunately not on the bike. Stay safe everyone and hopefully will be getting together soon for a ride for those who are close by. NVFFNV. Scooter
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
a ride for fall would be nice, in September Rebel and I will do a wall run here in Missouri,I will post details later.
Greetings Brothers and supporters. It was great to see everyone at Nationals. Riding home I ran into a little gal from Wales that had come to America to see for herself the great country we are. Surprised me when she said I'm not a citizen but welcome home. Brought tears to my eyes. Wished her good health and safe travels. She was riding a Honda 650?
I just finished a cage tour from Az to Idaho, visit our boy there,then to Wisconsin to visit friends,then to Indiana to visit my sister now heading back. FNVNVF
I just finished a cage tour from Az to Idaho, visit our boy there,then to Wisconsin to visit friends,then to Indiana to visit my sister now heading back. FNVNVF
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
right on BROTHER glad you had some more time visiting friends and relatives.
Greetings to all,
A lot or rain in my AO lately, but finally getting some sunshine. Did get caught in a downpour yesterday on my way home, could barely see where I was going. good thing is the bike is now clean!!
National was good, but I sure wish we could all get together more often.
Wishing everyone good times and good health.
MLL&R
Rebel
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A lot or rain in my AO lately, but finally getting some sunshine. Did get caught in a downpour yesterday on my way home, could barely see where I was going. good thing is the bike is now clean!!
National was good, but I sure wish we could all get together more often.
Wishing everyone good times and good health.
MLL&R
Rebel
1422
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
that would be great
RIP Hare!
Harry E Hill Jr passed away on June 30 2024. He will be deeply missed.
Harry E Hill Jr passed away on June 30 2024. He will be deeply missed.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
not familiar with this warrior,RIP...That being said Rebel found out, HARE as his friends referred to him, was a Navy man and a member of the VNV MC. Our respect and condolences to his friends and family.
Greetings Brother, Prospects and Support
Today Seattle and Myself attended Slingblades celebration of life. Nice to see all his family and friends there. We will miss the humor and smile. Rest in peace Brother.
LLRB
Today Seattle and Myself attended Slingblades celebration of life. Nice to see all his family and friends there. We will miss the humor and smile. Rest in peace Brother.
LLRB
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
so glad you Brothers made it 1422
Greetings Brothers, Supports & Prospects.
I hadn't really intended on riding my Springer to National. But glad I did. I've not taken her out in way too long!
Reason I rode her and not my ElectraGlide was the Glide was in the shop getting goodies added, LED lights all around, smoked lenses, load equalizer. I also changed out the rear tail/brake/license plate lamp assembly for an LED unit also smoked.
My next project, probably next winter, will be 14" apes and associated cables & wires. I'm thinking on external cables, I'd like to have braided stainless steel. To me, that looks good. On the other hand, maybe running internal cables/wires is the way to go. Thoughts? Please feel free to email them to me. Even if it's, "I think you're nuts" I'll at least get a chuckle out of that.
Picked up Betty (ElectraGlide) yesterday. Left the dealership, had dinner and don't you know it RAINED all the way home. Practically everyone whose ridden with me knows how that goes. Right Skinner? LOL
Anyway, just checking in. They tell me it'll be Summer here one day. Yeah, I'm thinking one day is going to be about it. Hope I don't miss it.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
I hadn't really intended on riding my Springer to National. But glad I did. I've not taken her out in way too long!
Reason I rode her and not my ElectraGlide was the Glide was in the shop getting goodies added, LED lights all around, smoked lenses, load equalizer. I also changed out the rear tail/brake/license plate lamp assembly for an LED unit also smoked.
My next project, probably next winter, will be 14" apes and associated cables & wires. I'm thinking on external cables, I'd like to have braided stainless steel. To me, that looks good. On the other hand, maybe running internal cables/wires is the way to go. Thoughts? Please feel free to email them to me. Even if it's, "I think you're nuts" I'll at least get a chuckle out of that.
Picked up Betty (ElectraGlide) yesterday. Left the dealership, had dinner and don't you know it RAINED all the way home. Practically everyone whose ridden with me knows how that goes. Right Skinner? LOL
Anyway, just checking in. They tell me it'll be Summer here one day. Yeah, I'm thinking one day is going to be about it. Hope I don't miss it.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Ride on Nomad,inside the bars for me
Headed to National, was in Livingston, Montana get'n gas.
As I was pumping, a middle aged man approached, he had something on his mind.
I stopped and listened as he told me his story.
As a little boy, his dad would take him to the airport to meet the returning soldiers from Vietnam.
He said his dad would hold his hand, and they would stand in between the returning soldiers and the protesters, thanking them as they passed.
Said his dad told him he wanted him to remember what he saw there ......Clearly he did.
I told him to thank his dad for me, and he looked up at the blue sky and said "Thanks Dad".
It touched me and I thanked him for sharing his memories. I pulled back onto the Interstate, feeling a little bit better. It felt as if I had gotten my second wind, and I laid down 700 miles that day.
On my return from National, had put another 700 miles on as I pulled into Missoula. Got my motel room and headed across the street to a Mexican restaurant.
I was beat but Mexican sounded pretty good to me.
As I sat at the table alone, a lady came up and simply said "Thank You", I smiled and returned her words, went back to eating.
As another group passed by, a gal reached out and touched my shoulder.
She told me her dad was in Vietnam and Thanked me for my service.
I finished my meal and went back to my motel room. I slept very well that night.
This is why I wear the Patch, and it's why I have no intention of retiring. We will never know how many conversations our Patch has started.
We are still here, and people remember.
We Are The Reminder !
NVFFNV
As I was pumping, a middle aged man approached, he had something on his mind.
I stopped and listened as he told me his story.
As a little boy, his dad would take him to the airport to meet the returning soldiers from Vietnam.
He said his dad would hold his hand, and they would stand in between the returning soldiers and the protesters, thanking them as they passed.
Said his dad told him he wanted him to remember what he saw there ......Clearly he did.
I told him to thank his dad for me, and he looked up at the blue sky and said "Thanks Dad".
It touched me and I thanked him for sharing his memories. I pulled back onto the Interstate, feeling a little bit better. It felt as if I had gotten my second wind, and I laid down 700 miles that day.
On my return from National, had put another 700 miles on as I pulled into Missoula. Got my motel room and headed across the street to a Mexican restaurant.
I was beat but Mexican sounded pretty good to me.
As I sat at the table alone, a lady came up and simply said "Thank You", I smiled and returned her words, went back to eating.
As another group passed by, a gal reached out and touched my shoulder.
She told me her dad was in Vietnam and Thanked me for my service.
I finished my meal and went back to my motel room. I slept very well that night.
This is why I wear the Patch, and it's why I have no intention of retiring. We will never know how many conversations our Patch has started.
We are still here, and people remember.
We Are The Reminder !
NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Ellen and I went to Clearwater Store on the bike Friday for catfish when I went to pay a young man and his wife wanted to pick up the tab.I thanked them both but did not let them pay .Just by the offer made my day it happens when wearing the cut and I along with other always will.Seems the older I become the prouder I am to have severed even though I spent many nights and days so scared I could not really sleep.Visiting with our BROTHERS talking old times sure does help.THANK YOU ALL 1422
Good day to one and all. Sorry to hear about the loss of a Club Brother. Even though I didn't get to meet him I'm sure he was a awesome person. A big loss to the Club, condolences to all. Went for a long ride yesterday to meet up with friend I've ridden with for over 40 yrs at doc's Harley Davidson, lots of old bikes and cars, enough to make you drool, take care and prayers out to those in need, NVFFNV, Scooter
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
glad you got some wind time
Brother Slingblade. You're gone now and I miss you. We rode miles and miles together. Not nearly as many as either of us would've liked. Through Yellowstone National Park, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming. I particularly remember you riding from your house down to Fort Lewis, in driving rain, just to say hello and get lunch. I sort of thought you were nuts, but you said in Washington, if you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride. I hope you know how much that meant to me. Also, you were one of the Brothers that Patched me into the Club.
Rain, difficult people, whatever I NEVER saw you not smiling and I know you had some very difficult times, but always had a great attitude.
Thank you Brother, it was my Privileged and Honor to have known you and ridden with you.
GBNF
Much Love & Respect Brother
Doc Gonzo
Rain, difficult people, whatever I NEVER saw you not smiling and I know you had some very difficult times, but always had a great attitude.
Thank you Brother, it was my Privileged and Honor to have known you and ridden with you.
GBNF
Much Love & Respect Brother
Doc Gonzo
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE TIMES
Received the news today, we lost Sling Blade.
I thought about that for a while and decided, Sling Blade was not lost at all, he just went home.
We will grieve our loss. but Sling Blade now rides a road that has just the right amount of curves, just the right amount of straight aways, he doesn't have to change oils, and he never has to stop for gas.
He can ride in the rain if he wants, or sunshine forever.
Drive On Brother ....
I thought about that for a while and decided, Sling Blade was not lost at all, he just went home.
We will grieve our loss. but Sling Blade now rides a road that has just the right amount of curves, just the right amount of straight aways, he doesn't have to change oils, and he never has to stop for gas.
He can ride in the rain if he wants, or sunshine forever.
Drive On Brother ....
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
RIGHT YOU ARE
GREETINGS ALL,
NATIONAL IS OVER AND ALL WENT WELL.GLAD WE LEFT A DAY EARLY BECAUSE THE WEATHER CLOSED IN, AFTER WE LEFT TONS OF RAIN UP TO A INCH PER HOUR,ROADS FLOODED AND CLOSED,WOW.
REBEL HAS DONE A FANTASTIC JOB WITH ORDERING PATCHES AND GETTING ALL THE NOTES TAKEN CARE OF REGARDING TO BY-LAW CHANGES ETC AND MINUTES FROM NATIONAL MEETING.THANK YOU BROTHER
A BALLOT WILL BE MADE AND SENT OUT TO ALL FULL PATCH BROTHERS FOR CHANGES IN BY-LAWS.WILL BE IN A QUESTION OF TWO PARTS ,EXPLANATION WILL BE INCLUDED.
STEAMER MET AND DONATED THE APPROVED CHECK TO THE COFFEE BUNKER THANKS TO ALL FOR SUPPORTING THIS ORGANIZATION HONORING ALL VETERANS. PICTURE IN THE GALLERY.
DUTCH YOU ARE THE MAN TAKING CARE OF ALL OUR PICTURES AND GETTING THEM POSTED.PLEASE SEND HIM ANY YOU MIGHT HAVE FEATURING THE CLUB AND OUR BROTHERS.
SPENT YESTERDAY MORNING FIGURING OUT THE SUSPICION PROBLEM ON THE TRIKE GOT IT DONE RIDE HAS IMPROVED TREMENDOUSLY.HAD TO REMOVE TIRE, TRACE LINE AND WIRES DOWN, AIR SHOCKS WITH CONTROLS UP FRONT,(NICE) NOW THAT I FOUND THEM.
PLEASE POST REMEMBER IT HELPS,DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CLUB BUSINESS IN POST THAT'S NOT FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.I WILL CHECK AND ELIMINATE THAT.
PLEASE KEEP OUR BROTHERS THAT OUR IN THE HOSPITAL AND THOSE AT HOME IN BAD HEALTH IN YOUR THOUGHTS.
KEEP IN CONTACT WITH YOUR REGIONAL AND NATIONAL OFFICERS
PROMOTE OUR BROTHERHOOD IT'S IMPORTANT TO HELP OTHER VIETNAM VETERANS PTSD IS REAL
WE HAVE GROWN AND CONTINUE TO DO SO WITH YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT NO ONE CAN DO WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN SUCH A SHORT TIME ALONE,NO BROTHER LEFT BEHIND
1422 NVFFNV SKINNER
NATIONAL IS OVER AND ALL WENT WELL.GLAD WE LEFT A DAY EARLY BECAUSE THE WEATHER CLOSED IN, AFTER WE LEFT TONS OF RAIN UP TO A INCH PER HOUR,ROADS FLOODED AND CLOSED,WOW.
REBEL HAS DONE A FANTASTIC JOB WITH ORDERING PATCHES AND GETTING ALL THE NOTES TAKEN CARE OF REGARDING TO BY-LAW CHANGES ETC AND MINUTES FROM NATIONAL MEETING.THANK YOU BROTHER
A BALLOT WILL BE MADE AND SENT OUT TO ALL FULL PATCH BROTHERS FOR CHANGES IN BY-LAWS.WILL BE IN A QUESTION OF TWO PARTS ,EXPLANATION WILL BE INCLUDED.
STEAMER MET AND DONATED THE APPROVED CHECK TO THE COFFEE BUNKER THANKS TO ALL FOR SUPPORTING THIS ORGANIZATION HONORING ALL VETERANS. PICTURE IN THE GALLERY.
DUTCH YOU ARE THE MAN TAKING CARE OF ALL OUR PICTURES AND GETTING THEM POSTED.PLEASE SEND HIM ANY YOU MIGHT HAVE FEATURING THE CLUB AND OUR BROTHERS.
SPENT YESTERDAY MORNING FIGURING OUT THE SUSPICION PROBLEM ON THE TRIKE GOT IT DONE RIDE HAS IMPROVED TREMENDOUSLY.HAD TO REMOVE TIRE, TRACE LINE AND WIRES DOWN, AIR SHOCKS WITH CONTROLS UP FRONT,(NICE) NOW THAT I FOUND THEM.
PLEASE POST REMEMBER IT HELPS,DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CLUB BUSINESS IN POST THAT'S NOT FOR PUBLIC VIEWING.I WILL CHECK AND ELIMINATE THAT.
PLEASE KEEP OUR BROTHERS THAT OUR IN THE HOSPITAL AND THOSE AT HOME IN BAD HEALTH IN YOUR THOUGHTS.
KEEP IN CONTACT WITH YOUR REGIONAL AND NATIONAL OFFICERS
PROMOTE OUR BROTHERHOOD IT'S IMPORTANT TO HELP OTHER VIETNAM VETERANS PTSD IS REAL
WE HAVE GROWN AND CONTINUE TO DO SO WITH YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT NO ONE CAN DO WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED IN SUCH A SHORT TIME ALONE,NO BROTHER LEFT BEHIND
1422 NVFFNV SKINNER
Good Morning Nam Vets Patched Members, Supporters and Prospects.
It was great to see everybody and had a great time. The weather was a bit windy and colder than usual. A special thanks to Iron Horse Inn and the great hospitality they gave us to use their site for our meetings.
A shout out to Boss Skinner for all the time and effort he has given us in the past 9 plus years.
The ride home was good weather and a smooth trip. We are happy to be home.
Thank you everyone and looking forward to Nationals next year.
PS. Thank you Boogie for a great job of putting it all together.
Steve Borton (NOTROB)
It was great to see everybody and had a great time. The weather was a bit windy and colder than usual. A special thanks to Iron Horse Inn and the great hospitality they gave us to use their site for our meetings.
A shout out to Boss Skinner for all the time and effort he has given us in the past 9 plus years.
The ride home was good weather and a smooth trip. We are happy to be home.
Thank you everyone and looking forward to Nationals next year.
PS. Thank you Boogie for a great job of putting it all together.
Steve Borton (NOTROB)
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
always great to get together with our members weather good or bad.
THANKS BOOGIE
THANKS BOOGIE
Greetings Boss Patched Members Prospects and Supporters. Had a great ride up for Nationals met a lot of really nice people even had some of my meals paid for by anonymous grateful individuals. A lot of fun at Nationals good to see old Brothers. Ride back was just a beautiful ride. But my body hurts especially my wrist and shoulders thank god for cruise control. Last stop was Cortez Colorado figured I'd get some sleep get up early get home before the heat. Didn't sleep so got up and left at 0200. Beat the heat but forgot how dark the desert is at night. Met a little girl, 25, from Wales on a 500cc Honda touring our great country doing a documentary for a company she works for. Wished her well and be careful. Can't wait for next year. Be well. And shout out to our newest member SCOOTER and Support WOO HOO
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thanks for the information our ride was a little testy on the way home but made it safe.
lets hope next year is bigger and better,more wind time for real.
lets hope next year is bigger and better,more wind time for real.
Greetings Patched members, Prospects and Support,
Another National is in the books. A little cooler than most wanted but the brotherhood was warm as usual. Gained another patched Brother and Support member. Everything when well, especially the raffle! (lol)
Please check in once you arrive back home so we know you’re safe. Looking forward to next year!
MLL&R
Rebel
Another National is in the books. A little cooler than most wanted but the brotherhood was warm as usual. Gained another patched Brother and Support member. Everything when well, especially the raffle! (lol)
Please check in once you arrive back home so we know you’re safe. Looking forward to next year!
MLL&R
Rebel
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
HOPE WE CAN GET TOGETHER IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Greetings Boss, Patch Holders, Prospects and Supporters. Made it back home before the rain moves in. Just wanted to thank everyone for the warm welcome into the MC. Your all great, looking forward to seeing those that aren't to far away in the not to distant future. Take care. NVFFNV Scooter
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Welcome Brother,I know you are going to be a Great asset to the Club and so is Barb( WooHoo)
1422 NVFFNV SKINNER
1422 NVFFNV SKINNER
Greetings to all Patched Brothers, Supports & Well wishers!!
Well another National in the books. Honest to God I thought it was NEXT week. Anyway, I'm glad I made it.
The trip down was pretty much my usual, i.e., cold, wet & windy. Ride home was MUCH better, clear skies, DRY, still a little cooler than I would've liked though. Two out of three ain't bad I guess they say.
I made way better time coming home than getting there, probably due to not having as much wind and rain as getting there.
Radio and I breakfasted at Uncle Louie's. Met Steamer and his Bride there. He got a great deal at the local NAPA. They charged him for the parts he needed, put them on and did not charge him labor. So, big SHOUT OUT to NAPA of Sturgis.
That's about all from my AO. Prayers for everyone else getting home safe, sound and DRY!!
WELCOME HOME BROTHERS!!!
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Well another National in the books. Honest to God I thought it was NEXT week. Anyway, I'm glad I made it.
The trip down was pretty much my usual, i.e., cold, wet & windy. Ride home was MUCH better, clear skies, DRY, still a little cooler than I would've liked though. Two out of three ain't bad I guess they say.
I made way better time coming home than getting there, probably due to not having as much wind and rain as getting there.
Radio and I breakfasted at Uncle Louie's. Met Steamer and his Bride there. He got a great deal at the local NAPA. They charged him for the parts he needed, put them on and did not charge him labor. So, big SHOUT OUT to NAPA of Sturgis.
That's about all from my AO. Prayers for everyone else getting home safe, sound and DRY!!
WELCOME HOME BROTHERS!!!
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
several have made it home and so far no problems just stupid ass drivers we had a few close calls.
sure was great to see those that came.
Dutch you are the man 77 and road 700 miles twice, Semper Fi Marine
sure was great to see those that came.
Dutch you are the man 77 and road 700 miles twice, Semper Fi Marine
Good day to all members and prospects ! It is not what I want ! But with all the VA appointments and my wife getting laid off her job this week ! I will not be able to make it to N ationals this year ! It is my hope the club will let me to continue to prospect! Taco
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
your fine and we will get this worked out,
Greetings to all! Here it is the 14th of June and I’m preparing to leave for Nationals tomorrow. Just got back from South Carolina 2 days ago and off again. Really looking forward to seeing everyone in Sturgis.
Wishing everyone good health, safe travels, good weather for the trip.
See you soon,
MLL&R
Rebel
Wishing everyone good health, safe travels, good weather for the trip.
See you soon,
MLL&R
Rebel
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
glad your trip went well see u soon