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HI. To all patch holders, prospect and support
I hope every one is doing well . All is great in Texas ,warm weather and good riding .Prospect RevMrBlack comes by and visits from time to time. We are getting to know each other .
I am looking forward to meeting all of the new prospects . I cant wait for 2021 nationals .
LLRBF TWIN
I hope every one is doing well . All is great in Texas ,warm weather and good riding .Prospect RevMrBlack comes by and visits from time to time. We are getting to know each other .
I am looking forward to meeting all of the new prospects . I cant wait for 2021 nationals .
LLRBF TWIN
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
I know we are all looking to a better time and future
Hello to Boss Skinner, Region Presidents, Patched members, prospects and support.
Many of you don’t know me. I’m from western Pennsylvania, I was U S Navy I was aboard the USS Warrington DD 843 we were top gun on the line in Vietnam Our guns fired day and night, but on maneuvers one day checking on a suspicious cargo ship as we closed in we ran over several mines. We were then towed to Subic Bay Philippines for dry dock the ship was in bad shape several very large holes so she was stricken from the rolls of the US Navy. What an awesome crew we had very close knit. We all went home for 30 days awaited new orders mine sent me back to Vietnam to meet a brand new destroyer escort USS Paul DE 1080 stayed in Nam til April 1973 total time was 11 months there.
I was an Architectural designer for 30 years, then took a job with the state for the Bureau of Construction retired in 2016. I’m married 44 years and have 3 children And now 5 grandchildren. My wife and I are empty nesters now, oh yeah! Just a little about me.
Ok enough of that.
I hope this finds all in good health and living life to the fullest. Looking forward to meeting everyone in person.
Many of you don’t know me. I’m from western Pennsylvania, I was U S Navy I was aboard the USS Warrington DD 843 we were top gun on the line in Vietnam Our guns fired day and night, but on maneuvers one day checking on a suspicious cargo ship as we closed in we ran over several mines. We were then towed to Subic Bay Philippines for dry dock the ship was in bad shape several very large holes so she was stricken from the rolls of the US Navy. What an awesome crew we had very close knit. We all went home for 30 days awaited new orders mine sent me back to Vietnam to meet a brand new destroyer escort USS Paul DE 1080 stayed in Nam til April 1973 total time was 11 months there.
I was an Architectural designer for 30 years, then took a job with the state for the Bureau of Construction retired in 2016. I’m married 44 years and have 3 children And now 5 grandchildren. My wife and I are empty nesters now, oh yeah! Just a little about me.
Ok enough of that.
I hope this finds all in good health and living life to the fullest. Looking forward to meeting everyone in person.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thanks great post
To all my brothers happy veterans day, welcome home. Be safe and stay healthy.
Steamer nvffnv
Steamer nvffnv
Greetings Brothers, Supports, Prospects and well-wishers!!
First things first, prayers and positive vibes out to both Brother LAAM and Brother Grumpy for a full and speedy recovery.
Things are going in my AO. Headed up to Wyoming in the morning on a quick turn around trip. Brother Top would love to see you if you're available.
I guess both Singer and I are now fully recovered from the 'rona. Luckily hers was a lot less severe than mine. Which is good because I wouldn't wish what I had on my worst enemy.
I cannot believe how good the weather has been. Actually broke into a sweat today getting car prepped to put on trailer and getting it onto the trailer, in NOVEMBER. If this is global warming, I'm all for it!!!
Just a quick note to let everyone know we're still alive and kicking.
ML&R, LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
First things first, prayers and positive vibes out to both Brother LAAM and Brother Grumpy for a full and speedy recovery.
Things are going in my AO. Headed up to Wyoming in the morning on a quick turn around trip. Brother Top would love to see you if you're available.
I guess both Singer and I are now fully recovered from the 'rona. Luckily hers was a lot less severe than mine. Which is good because I wouldn't wish what I had on my worst enemy.
I cannot believe how good the weather has been. Actually broke into a sweat today getting car prepped to put on trailer and getting it onto the trailer, in NOVEMBER. If this is global warming, I'm all for it!!!
Just a quick note to let everyone know we're still alive and kicking.
ML&R, LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Greetings to all my Brothers, prospects, supports and those checking this great Club out! You are right on the money Brother Slingblade. These are indeed challenging times. I am out on my bike whenever the weather allows. Wind therapy is most calming to my spirit. Brother LAAM, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will be home soon. I am counting down the days until I see you all!
LLRBF BD
LLRBF BD
11/08/2020
I would like to say hello to all NAM VET brothers, support, and prospects. I have been asked to say a little about myself, so I will try and keep it short and to the point? My step dad started me on motor scooters when I was 11 yrs. old. Been riding something on and off ever since. For the last 20 yrs. my road name has been KILO as in kilowatt. Joined the US NAVY at 17, did 2 tours overseas, in between deployments had many training sessions at camp Pendleton, Marine base. The last deployment was with the 9th marine amphibious brigade at Da Nang. I was married for 56 yrs. with 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. On Nov. 10 my wife will have been gone for a year. Her passing left a very big, and dark hole in me that was eating me up, and I was about to take that long walk off a short pier. Many long nights setting alone in the kitchen, I made a decision that this was not my home anymore. I gave my home, and property to 2 of my kids, packed up my trike, and headed east in May. Being alone on my trike, going through the badlands, black hills, the Rocky Mountains of Montana and Wyoming this last summer at 80 or 90 mph. really can blow a lot of shit out of your head. When I returned back to Bow, Washington, I felt able to handle the crap this world throws at you. I know that I didn’t do this on my own! There was many, many sessions with God asking for his help, and I know we’re not done yet.
OH I’m really not as dumb as I look, I still own a bedroom!
Wayne / KILO
I would like to say hello to all NAM VET brothers, support, and prospects. I have been asked to say a little about myself, so I will try and keep it short and to the point? My step dad started me on motor scooters when I was 11 yrs. old. Been riding something on and off ever since. For the last 20 yrs. my road name has been KILO as in kilowatt. Joined the US NAVY at 17, did 2 tours overseas, in between deployments had many training sessions at camp Pendleton, Marine base. The last deployment was with the 9th marine amphibious brigade at Da Nang. I was married for 56 yrs. with 4 children, 8 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. On Nov. 10 my wife will have been gone for a year. Her passing left a very big, and dark hole in me that was eating me up, and I was about to take that long walk off a short pier. Many long nights setting alone in the kitchen, I made a decision that this was not my home anymore. I gave my home, and property to 2 of my kids, packed up my trike, and headed east in May. Being alone on my trike, going through the badlands, black hills, the Rocky Mountains of Montana and Wyoming this last summer at 80 or 90 mph. really can blow a lot of shit out of your head. When I returned back to Bow, Washington, I felt able to handle the crap this world throws at you. I know that I didn’t do this on my own! There was many, many sessions with God asking for his help, and I know we’re not done yet.
OH I’m really not as dumb as I look, I still own a bedroom!
Wayne / KILO
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thank you hope we can fill some of those holes with our BROTHERHOOD.
BROTHERS SUPPORT AND PROSPECTS;
This is our page and those interested in our CLUB. Brothers and SUPPORT need to post on a regular basis so we know how you are doing and what's going on in your AO. Same for PROSPECTS and more for PROSPECTS only you need to POST once a month if no more than to say HI. Tell us some of your back round so we can get to know you better. Winter and riding is getting to a point we won't be traveling much so it's our way of communication.
Thanks to all who have POSTED.
Remember LAAM in your thoughts and prayers,he is still in icu and will be in hospital longer than we thought. Complications from stint failure. They fixed it but recovery will take some time. Some patches have been ordered but you know it takes awhile for her to get these sown be patient PLEASE.
I have sent PROSPECT packets out to our newest PROSPECTS if you have sent check and required paperwork in and have not received anything by weeks end let me know.
Hope to get some work done tomorrow on our page I think it will really make a difference. Wish me luck because I've been working on getting this done for years.
I HOPE IS ALL OF YOU ARE IN GOOD HEALTH
LLRB NVMCFFNVMC SKINNER NATIONAL PRESIDENT
This is our page and those interested in our CLUB. Brothers and SUPPORT need to post on a regular basis so we know how you are doing and what's going on in your AO. Same for PROSPECTS and more for PROSPECTS only you need to POST once a month if no more than to say HI. Tell us some of your back round so we can get to know you better. Winter and riding is getting to a point we won't be traveling much so it's our way of communication.
Thanks to all who have POSTED.
Remember LAAM in your thoughts and prayers,he is still in icu and will be in hospital longer than we thought. Complications from stint failure. They fixed it but recovery will take some time. Some patches have been ordered but you know it takes awhile for her to get these sown be patient PLEASE.
I have sent PROSPECT packets out to our newest PROSPECTS if you have sent check and required paperwork in and have not received anything by weeks end let me know.
Hope to get some work done tomorrow on our page I think it will really make a difference. Wish me luck because I've been working on getting this done for years.
I HOPE IS ALL OF YOU ARE IN GOOD HEALTH
LLRB NVMCFFNVMC SKINNER NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Greetings Brothers, Prospects, support, and visitors. Sling Blade you are right on the money, Mentally we are in a battle with the system, and sometimes with are own demons from things that we would like to forget. But so true that we have each other in this great brotherhood. The road and our bikes are the added therapy bonus. All is doing ok my and Brother Steamers AO. Weather is starting to hit here also, next seven days are showing high's of 63 , lows of 39-40. But that's ok, Long John's time LOL. Be safe all, LLRBF NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
WEATHER HERE HAS BEEN GOOD FOR RIDING I JUST BEEN TO BUSY TO GO.
Hello to Boss Skinner, Patched Members, Prospects & Support! Greetings from Sunny Indiana, 70 & sunny here today. I have been sidetracked the last two months having a colonoscopy done twice. The second one was done yesterday & everything was ok.
I think I will get out on the Trike tomorrow. It is really gratifying seeing the Prospects coming in to the club. I’m pretty confident there will be a National run next year but if there isn’t maybe we could look at a ride & campout. I know that everyone has pretty much wished Brother LAAM a full recovery after his surgery but his sudden downturn should serve to remind all of us that the membership is an older group & health problems can change suddenly so we all need to be ready to offer support to members with health concerns. That is about all I have, I just wanted to support Boss Skinner’s goal of frequent posting on the web.
Best wishes to everyone!
Zoot
I think I will get out on the Trike tomorrow. It is really gratifying seeing the Prospects coming in to the club. I’m pretty confident there will be a National run next year but if there isn’t maybe we could look at a ride & campout. I know that everyone has pretty much wished Brother LAAM a full recovery after his surgery but his sudden downturn should serve to remind all of us that the membership is an older group & health problems can change suddenly so we all need to be ready to offer support to members with health concerns. That is about all I have, I just wanted to support Boss Skinner’s goal of frequent posting on the web.
Best wishes to everyone!
Zoot
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
THANKS BROTHER WE ARE GROWING
Greetings and Salutations to all Brothers, Prospects, Support, and those wishing us well.
This is a mentally challenging time for us, don't let it become your life. I've lived under nine presidents, and all the hype of each one didn't change a thing. All we can do is take care of our own, keep our heads on a swivel, and look forward to the good times which outnumber the low points by far!
When your head starts spinning, come here on this page and check out the gallery and comments, that always gets me high again.
The NW weather is settling in, rain mostly, but some intervals for riding, even for an hour or two.
Committing my idle time to updating my VA loan info, and looking to relocate out of this state ASAP. I've always been in the western states, but times they are a'changing.
Did I mention it's 46 days to Winter Solstice? After that, the days get longer and the clock is ticking to the National once again!
We are a rare and strange breed, but I always feel stronger because I'm part of you all and a great club! As in earlier times, your Brothers were all you had to make the days go by easier, then and now.
It's great seeing everyone moving forward and having the best of times possible.
Wishing all dry roads, light loads, and warm abodes!
Brother Sling Blade NSAA
LLRBF, NVFFNV
This is a mentally challenging time for us, don't let it become your life. I've lived under nine presidents, and all the hype of each one didn't change a thing. All we can do is take care of our own, keep our heads on a swivel, and look forward to the good times which outnumber the low points by far!
When your head starts spinning, come here on this page and check out the gallery and comments, that always gets me high again.
The NW weather is settling in, rain mostly, but some intervals for riding, even for an hour or two.
Committing my idle time to updating my VA loan info, and looking to relocate out of this state ASAP. I've always been in the western states, but times they are a'changing.
Did I mention it's 46 days to Winter Solstice? After that, the days get longer and the clock is ticking to the National once again!
We are a rare and strange breed, but I always feel stronger because I'm part of you all and a great club! As in earlier times, your Brothers were all you had to make the days go by easier, then and now.
It's great seeing everyone moving forward and having the best of times possible.
Wishing all dry roads, light loads, and warm abodes!
Brother Sling Blade NSAA
LLRBF, NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
as always a pleasure reading your post THANKS
Greeting to all,
Not sure what's going on with our site, but I was the last one to post an entry on October 27, and not one brother has made an entry after that date.
I'd like to throw out a brother check to see how all of our brothers are doing, I'm doing great myself, health is good and loving life more now that I've ever.
the weather is going to be in the 70's all week this first week in November. I can remember back to the 70's when it would be freezing at this time of the year and even further back to when I was a young boy of 10 and remembering it snowing like crazy, what the heck is going on in our universe today.
I cut my grass yesterday hoping it would be the last for the year, but I see myself doing it at least one more time, bah humbug..
Well lets get this page rocking, we're making it to easy for boss skinner to run, lol, joke boss..
take my brothers, love, peace, and bacon grease..
RTO.................................out
Not sure what's going on with our site, but I was the last one to post an entry on October 27, and not one brother has made an entry after that date.
I'd like to throw out a brother check to see how all of our brothers are doing, I'm doing great myself, health is good and loving life more now that I've ever.
the weather is going to be in the 70's all week this first week in November. I can remember back to the 70's when it would be freezing at this time of the year and even further back to when I was a young boy of 10 and remembering it snowing like crazy, what the heck is going on in our universe today.
I cut my grass yesterday hoping it would be the last for the year, but I see myself doing it at least one more time, bah humbug..
Well lets get this page rocking, we're making it to easy for boss skinner to run, lol, joke boss..
take my brothers, love, peace, and bacon grease..
RTO.................................out
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
I have posted three more entries THANKS
Greeting Brothers, Prospects, Supports and well-wishers
All is good in the Buckeye State. The cold snap gave way to some warmer weather and the wind therapy has been good in my AO. Baby Girl and I have clocked 1300 miles so far. I do love that trike. Never thought I'd say that, but there it is. Life is so much easier on three wheels. Looking forward to Nationals and a chance to meet up with everybody again. Till then Stay Safe. Love you all. LLRBF-NVFFNV
All is good in the Buckeye State. The cold snap gave way to some warmer weather and the wind therapy has been good in my AO. Baby Girl and I have clocked 1300 miles so far. I do love that trike. Never thought I'd say that, but there it is. Life is so much easier on three wheels. Looking forward to Nationals and a chance to meet up with everybody again. Till then Stay Safe. Love you all. LLRBF-NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
weather here has been great just can't seem to find time to ride,house honey do's preparing for winter.Thanks for the POST.
Greetings boss Skinner, brothers, prospects, & support
well winter is getting closer and closer now and I really dislike this time of the year, it seems like it lasts forever, I guess sitting in is better than carrying mail in all day long..
My grandson Rocky Ace was baptized this past Sunday, he didn't fuss, cry, or anything, he was so laid back enjoying the anointing of our Lord.
It's getting close to where the scooter is put away from the winter and I start driving my truck again, haven't put many miles on it since I bought it 2 years ago, covid then the bike all summer. I haven't checked the milage on LameAndy to see how many mile I put on it since buying it in March or April, it had 3,600 when I bought it..
Looking forward to the national next year, hoping all traces of this virus is gone for good and we can move on to a normal life, a life not controlled by a governing fool..
Hope this little note finds everyone in good health, praying for brother Brelon to regain his good health, I posted on gmail that Fox News suggested taking vitamins D3 & Zinc to fight the covid, I added drinking tonic water because of the quinine in it which is supposed to help as well, good luck brother..
well until my next entry, take care all, be safe, and god bless.
RTO.......................................................out
well winter is getting closer and closer now and I really dislike this time of the year, it seems like it lasts forever, I guess sitting in is better than carrying mail in all day long..
My grandson Rocky Ace was baptized this past Sunday, he didn't fuss, cry, or anything, he was so laid back enjoying the anointing of our Lord.
It's getting close to where the scooter is put away from the winter and I start driving my truck again, haven't put many miles on it since I bought it 2 years ago, covid then the bike all summer. I haven't checked the milage on LameAndy to see how many mile I put on it since buying it in March or April, it had 3,600 when I bought it..
Looking forward to the national next year, hoping all traces of this virus is gone for good and we can move on to a normal life, a life not controlled by a governing fool..
Hope this little note finds everyone in good health, praying for brother Brelon to regain his good health, I posted on gmail that Fox News suggested taking vitamins D3 & Zinc to fight the covid, I added drinking tonic water because of the quinine in it which is supposed to help as well, good luck brother..
well until my next entry, take care all, be safe, and god bless.
RTO.......................................................out
Greetings Brothers, Prospects and Support,
First snow on the hills today. Probably some global warming somewhere else. Will still get a ride or two in between raindrops and snowflakes.
Will start planning for Northwest Spring run soon. Maybe the World will get back to normal by then.
Boss, You should recieve an application soon. Let me know if you need more information. Think we covered everything.
Hope all is well!
Ride when you can!
NVFFNV
Radio
First snow on the hills today. Probably some global warming somewhere else. Will still get a ride or two in between raindrops and snowflakes.
Will start planning for Northwest Spring run soon. Maybe the World will get back to normal by then.
Boss, You should recieve an application soon. Let me know if you need more information. Think we covered everything.
Hope all is well!
Ride when you can!
NVFFNV
Radio
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thanks Brother hope it makes it here we have some others still outstanding do not understand what is going on with the snail mail.
Greetings Brothers, Supports, future Prospects, well-wishers & lookey-loos!!
Well let's try this again.
Yesterday, 10/22, was a GREAT day. Finally got some very good news on the personal issue.
Later, we got to meet up with Brother Hands. Had a good time with that and a pretty tasty Chinese lunch. Always glad to meet up with a Brother. Can hardly wait to get some road time in with him. C'mon National!!!
After that, we high-tailed it over to Norco where we met up with a Brother Firefighter I worked with in both Iraq & Afghanistan. I think it did us both a world of good. I know it did me.
Also today, we got to spend some time with Joey. Some of you may remember him from August at my AO. He's doing well and staying busy.
Last part, we're back on the road East in the morning. Will be glad to get home, sleep in our own bed. I don't anticipate many stops on our way there.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Well let's try this again.
Yesterday, 10/22, was a GREAT day. Finally got some very good news on the personal issue.
Later, we got to meet up with Brother Hands. Had a good time with that and a pretty tasty Chinese lunch. Always glad to meet up with a Brother. Can hardly wait to get some road time in with him. C'mon National!!!
After that, we high-tailed it over to Norco where we met up with a Brother Firefighter I worked with in both Iraq & Afghanistan. I think it did us both a world of good. I know it did me.
Also today, we got to spend some time with Joey. Some of you may remember him from August at my AO. He's doing well and staying busy.
Last part, we're back on the road East in the morning. Will be glad to get home, sleep in our own bed. I don't anticipate many stops on our way there.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Glad to hear such good news.
Greetings Brothers, Supports, future Prospects, well-wishes and lookey-lous.
Well 2020, the hits just keep on coming. Out here in Cali the only good news I have is I spoke with Brother Brelon today and he's well on the mend. Will meet up with Brother Hands later this week. So looking forward to that.
Singer and I spent yesterday at the beach, Seal Beach first where we found the water to be warmer than expected. Then late afternoon & early evening on Santa Monica pier. Singer can cross that off her bucket list now.
Thursday will be a big day, sorry still not at liberty to fully discuss; but whatever God, deity or being you hold holy and pray to, or even strong positive waves from non-believers certainly will not hurt our situation and will be much appreciated. Wish we could just wake up and this whole mess be over. I know that's not the reality though.
ML&R to my Brothers; LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Well 2020, the hits just keep on coming. Out here in Cali the only good news I have is I spoke with Brother Brelon today and he's well on the mend. Will meet up with Brother Hands later this week. So looking forward to that.
Singer and I spent yesterday at the beach, Seal Beach first where we found the water to be warmer than expected. Then late afternoon & early evening on Santa Monica pier. Singer can cross that off her bucket list now.
Thursday will be a big day, sorry still not at liberty to fully discuss; but whatever God, deity or being you hold holy and pray to, or even strong positive waves from non-believers certainly will not hurt our situation and will be much appreciated. Wish we could just wake up and this whole mess be over. I know that's not the reality though.
ML&R to my Brothers; LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
best of luck to you we will be praying.Tell Hands he to is in my thoughts
LLRB
LLRB
Would like to join !
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Welcome home we will be in touch.
Greetings to all our Brothers, Support, possible prospects , etc. Nice job Brother Hands, Our cut running in cally Cool, Welcome to Robbie Black, Glad you took the plunge and sent your stuff in. You'll love our MC, We are a tight knit group , We are family and Brothers forever. All is good my AO, Luv that nights are getting cooler. All for now, Stay safe all. LLRBF
Greetings, Brothers, Supporters, and those lookin' in.
On Friday, (10/16) I was the tail end of 150 MARINE RIDERS MC club, from the American Legion Post in Cypress (CA#295). The ride was to the Los Angeles Riverside National Cemetery (adjacent to March AFB) where a fallen rider's ashes were placed by his wife and Chaplin. Even though I was at the tail end (not being a member) of the over a quarter mile long line of bikers I some how felt my NAM VETS colors were flying high. I got quite a few looks and a few stairs. I kind of think the "NAM VETS" colors may have been new to them and they were curious. Several guys came up, shook my hand and offered some congratulatory comments for serving. The run to Riverside was 174 ml. but the actual mileage is about 75 miles. This was a tandem ride and not a staggered ride, and everyone rode with flashers on. No incidents or accidents. It wasn't a return ride, everyone left on their own. But the "NAM VETS" Colors were there!
OUT!
On Friday, (10/16) I was the tail end of 150 MARINE RIDERS MC club, from the American Legion Post in Cypress (CA#295). The ride was to the Los Angeles Riverside National Cemetery (adjacent to March AFB) where a fallen rider's ashes were placed by his wife and Chaplin. Even though I was at the tail end (not being a member) of the over a quarter mile long line of bikers I some how felt my NAM VETS colors were flying high. I got quite a few looks and a few stairs. I kind of think the "NAM VETS" colors may have been new to them and they were curious. Several guys came up, shook my hand and offered some congratulatory comments for serving. The run to Riverside was 174 ml. but the actual mileage is about 75 miles. This was a tandem ride and not a staggered ride, and everyone rode with flashers on. No incidents or accidents. It wasn't a return ride, everyone left on their own. But the "NAM VETS" Colors were there!
OUT!
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
WOW THANKS FOR HAVING OUR COLORS ON AND WORN WITH PRIDE. I'm sure they were new to lots of riders out there THANKS HANDS.awesome BROTHER.LLRB
Welcome Home Bill .... !