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GREETINGS BROTHERS, Supports, well-wishers and future Prospects!!!
Finally up to updating here a bit.
I was a "lucky" one of about 106 to get the covid-19 virus sometime in conjunction with Sturgis. So far 105 of us have had positive outcomes.
I did have to spend a week in hospital. Now here let me say I do not believe I could've gotten any better care than I did at the BECKLEY WV VAMC. The VBA section may suck but the VHA personnel are OUTSTANDING DOCTORS, NURSES and Staff. Pretty sure I owe my life to RN Kelly. Apparently one is not supposed to have a heart rate of only 26, 6 breaths per minute and an oxygen level of 80%. THANK KELLY!!
Anyway, all that aside, I'm home and on the mend and have really appreciated all the positive comments and support I've received. I'd especially like to SHOUT OUT to BROTHER BD up in the North Country. Dropped me a very nice e-mail, which was greatly appreciated.
So I'm on lock down, home quarantine, till at least 9/18. I guess I'll get checked then to see if I've cleared all the virus. Sure hope so. I NEED to get some wind in the face therapy.
LLRBF
OBTW, Brother Zoot, I have a bunch of your stuff got left here, I'll get it out to you next week. Singer will have to get it to the USPS for me. Also, if you were at NE/SE Regional, expect a package from me. Just a little appreciation for your Brotherhood.
Finally up to updating here a bit.
I was a "lucky" one of about 106 to get the covid-19 virus sometime in conjunction with Sturgis. So far 105 of us have had positive outcomes.
I did have to spend a week in hospital. Now here let me say I do not believe I could've gotten any better care than I did at the BECKLEY WV VAMC. The VBA section may suck but the VHA personnel are OUTSTANDING DOCTORS, NURSES and Staff. Pretty sure I owe my life to RN Kelly. Apparently one is not supposed to have a heart rate of only 26, 6 breaths per minute and an oxygen level of 80%. THANK KELLY!!
Anyway, all that aside, I'm home and on the mend and have really appreciated all the positive comments and support I've received. I'd especially like to SHOUT OUT to BROTHER BD up in the North Country. Dropped me a very nice e-mail, which was greatly appreciated.
So I'm on lock down, home quarantine, till at least 9/18. I guess I'll get checked then to see if I've cleared all the virus. Sure hope so. I NEED to get some wind in the face therapy.
LLRBF
OBTW, Brother Zoot, I have a bunch of your stuff got left here, I'll get it out to you next week. Singer will have to get it to the USPS for me. Also, if you were at NE/SE Regional, expect a package from me. Just a little appreciation for your Brotherhood.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
great news thanks BROTHER
Greetings to all Patched Brothers and Support. All is well in the Buckeye State. As you probably all have heard. I have put Thunder out to Pasture. She was a good ride but but these old bones need something better. I hope her new owner appreciate's her as much as I did. I now have a new ride, her name is Baby Girl. She is sweet and a lot easier on the body. I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. Until we meet again. Sending my Love to all my "BROTHERS" and Supports. May God Bless and keep you all Safe and Sound. LLRBF-NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
thanks for the post and pictures of your new ride.
Greetings all Brothers, Support, etc., All is good our AO. Finally got my led lites for tombstone tail on friday. Got text from RP Steamer this morning, Fam is doing good, they are off to Austin ( safe travels brother ). WOW we are in a cold spell today, only going up to 108 LOL. Mouse and I send our thoughts to all on the mend. Brother Radio is right, Come -on 2021 !! All for now, Stay safe All. LLRBF
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
glad to hear from ya BROTHER, stay safe, Gonzo getting out of hospital hopefully tomorrow I should be out of quarantine Friday,not showing any signs of virus.
NVMCFFNVMC LLRB
NVMCFFNVMC LLRB
Greetings to all my Brothers and Support,
Would love to say that things were looking up in my area but it just ain’t so. The silliness in Washington State continues at an accelerated pace. I have been through much of the state (minus Seattle) and it appears the sky is still falling.
Hope all are doing what they think best to protect their health and sanity and looking forward to an end to 2020. The year that never was!!
Stay safe, healthy and happy.
LLRBF
Radio
Would love to say that things were looking up in my area but it just ain’t so. The silliness in Washington State continues at an accelerated pace. I have been through much of the state (minus Seattle) and it appears the sky is still falling.
Hope all are doing what they think best to protect their health and sanity and looking forward to an end to 2020. The year that never was!!
Stay safe, healthy and happy.
LLRBF
Radio
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
has for real been a year of wildness but the CLUB has done well growing with Great new BROTHERS
This will be my first report from my AO as a Full Patch Brother. I just love the sound of that "BROTHER". Kind of gives you goose bumps don't it. Greetings to Boss Skinner and Grumpy and all the other Brothers, Supports and well-wishers. All is well here in my AO. The weather is getting cooler and the night time riding is at its best. I want to say thank you to Zoot again, for putting me on to the arthritis cream. And a special shout-out to Doc Gonzo for a quick recovery. We are all praying for you Brother. That is all for now, from the Great Buckeye State. LLRBF-NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
ah it does have a great sound to it "BROTHER"
Greeting Boss Skinner, NE Boss Grumpy, brothers & support,
thank you both for the shout out and the patch into this great brotherhood , much appreciated.
looking forward to mentoring a possible prospect if excepted, as well as having my girlfriend D9 becoming a support sister.
on a sad note, wishing a quick recovery for brother Doc Gonzo who has become ill due to the rona, get better Doc, keeping you in my prayers.
weather is turning quickly up here in the northeast, nights are cooler, time to start having some weekend evening fires, and putting on leathers & chaps for the early mornings and evenings rides.
well hope this note finds everyone in good health and spirits, until my next post, sending peace and gods good will to you all.
RTO....................out
thank you both for the shout out and the patch into this great brotherhood , much appreciated.
looking forward to mentoring a possible prospect if excepted, as well as having my girlfriend D9 becoming a support sister.
on a sad note, wishing a quick recovery for brother Doc Gonzo who has become ill due to the rona, get better Doc, keeping you in my prayers.
weather is turning quickly up here in the northeast, nights are cooler, time to start having some weekend evening fires, and putting on leathers & chaps for the early mornings and evenings rides.
well hope this note finds everyone in good health and spirits, until my next post, sending peace and gods good will to you all.
RTO....................out
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Thanks for your support and words of wisdom.
Patchholders, supports, well wishers greetings and salutations.
It was Boss Skinners and my profound pleasure to PATCH -IN
RTO and Thumper into the club this weekend.
We had a good gathering and Southeast Regions
hospitality.
Grumpy over out.
It was Boss Skinners and my profound pleasure to PATCH -IN
RTO and Thumper into the club this weekend.
We had a good gathering and Southeast Regions
hospitality.
Grumpy over out.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Great food and Great fellowship .Welcome Brothers.
Greetings to all the Brothers, support etc, Congrats to RTO and Thumper. Welcome Home. Thoughts to all on mend. Well finally finished ( Athena ) yesterday, For a TC88 she growls. Did about thirty or forty miles to see how she ran, Definitely loves the highway ( oh yeah ). Doing some city riding today, see how she likes our triple digit heat, I sure don't, but need to see how oil temp does . Glad to see Brothers are getting some wind, Ride Safe All. LLRBF NVFFNV
Brothers and Support.... (our Prospects are all Full Patch Brothers now)
Am real encouraged by the Nam Vets MC Patch In's that have occurred. Brothers in the Northeast just TCB this past week.
This M/C is bigger & stronger than ever before. The quality of our Prospects has been outstanding, and that's what we need to keep our Club growing. Welcome Home to you all !
Northeast Region and Southwest Region for 2020 seems to be on fire. We are coast to coast, and border to border.
So, for you Vietnam Veterans who still ride, those who feel "NOMAD" and even a little bit "RENEGADE", those who want to leave your mark ....... Nam Vets M/C..... Nuff Said !
Our Brothers are get'n their rides in, even with this virus thing. Long haul riders like Doc & Radio, Respects to you.
Brothers with medical issues are on the mend or fix'n to get fixed. Boss, you are the light on the hill, an inspiration for us all.
What we will not do is give up, quit fight'n, or surrender. We are Nam Vets !
Feel'n real good this morning about the future of our M/C........
Pride in the Patch
Pride in the Brotherhood ....
Now the work begins, helping Boss move this M/C forward.
On another issue, up here we are headed into Fall, just 27 days. Am sad & glad about that, all at the same time. I hate get'n older, but for me, 2020 will look good in the rear view mirror.
Am sure 2021 will be epic !
LLRBF
Am real encouraged by the Nam Vets MC Patch In's that have occurred. Brothers in the Northeast just TCB this past week.
This M/C is bigger & stronger than ever before. The quality of our Prospects has been outstanding, and that's what we need to keep our Club growing. Welcome Home to you all !
Northeast Region and Southwest Region for 2020 seems to be on fire. We are coast to coast, and border to border.
So, for you Vietnam Veterans who still ride, those who feel "NOMAD" and even a little bit "RENEGADE", those who want to leave your mark ....... Nam Vets M/C..... Nuff Said !
Our Brothers are get'n their rides in, even with this virus thing. Long haul riders like Doc & Radio, Respects to you.
Brothers with medical issues are on the mend or fix'n to get fixed. Boss, you are the light on the hill, an inspiration for us all.
What we will not do is give up, quit fight'n, or surrender. We are Nam Vets !
Feel'n real good this morning about the future of our M/C........
Pride in the Patch
Pride in the Brotherhood ....
Now the work begins, helping Boss move this M/C forward.
On another issue, up here we are headed into Fall, just 27 days. Am sad & glad about that, all at the same time. I hate get'n older, but for me, 2020 will look good in the rear view mirror.
Am sure 2021 will be epic !
LLRBF
Greeting, Boss skinner, Boss Grumpy, Brothers, & support
The one thing I can say is Thank you all, for 1 excepting me into this brotherhood as a prospect and 2 for making me a brother. I also want to congratulate brother Thumper on his promotion in this brotherhood as we took this step together.
What can I say, it was an awesome weekend, I truly enjoyed my group and one on one conversations with Grumpy and Skinner, two men of vast wisdom and I totally understand why they are in the positions they hold. I want to send out a special reach out and thank you to Doc Gonzo for taking me under his huge wings, to Bar man & his wonderful wife Bar maid for the time spent with them while touring the Beckley coal mine site, to Zoot, loved listening to you speak, to Beth, Sam & Joe for your great hospitality and great food.
I've found that brotherhood and family that I so wanted, thank you all.
Looking forward to the next ride, and the next national.
LLRB, NVFFNV
RTO....................................out
The one thing I can say is Thank you all, for 1 excepting me into this brotherhood as a prospect and 2 for making me a brother. I also want to congratulate brother Thumper on his promotion in this brotherhood as we took this step together.
What can I say, it was an awesome weekend, I truly enjoyed my group and one on one conversations with Grumpy and Skinner, two men of vast wisdom and I totally understand why they are in the positions they hold. I want to send out a special reach out and thank you to Doc Gonzo for taking me under his huge wings, to Bar man & his wonderful wife Bar maid for the time spent with them while touring the Beckley coal mine site, to Zoot, loved listening to you speak, to Beth, Sam & Joe for your great hospitality and great food.
I've found that brotherhood and family that I so wanted, thank you all.
Looking forward to the next ride, and the next national.
LLRB, NVFFNV
RTO....................................out
Greetings one and all. Just got back to my AO from Beckley W.V. Had a fantastic time. I am honored to have been patched in with RTO. It is a weekend I will never forget. I am so blessed to have found and have been accepted into this Brotherhood. It makes my future Golden Years, seem so much brighter. Till we meet again. LLRBF-NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
GREAT TO HAVE YOU AS A BROTHER and yes it was a great time.THANKS to all who participated.
top of the morning Boss skinner, patched members, fellow prospects, & support.
Well it's finally here, Beckley W.V. here we come, I'm so looking forward to meeting an excellent group of men that I've talk to and communicated with for several months now, should be a great time.
I'll be leaving Pittsburgh about 9 or 10 am and should arrive in Beckley between 2 & 3 pm, a couple of good friends will riding along with me and D9 and they are as excited as we are.
the weather looks like it's going to cooperate with our ride, that's always a plus.
so I wanted to say to all, be safe on your ride to Beckley, keep the sun on your faces and the wind at your backs, see ya soon..
RTO................................out
Well it's finally here, Beckley W.V. here we come, I'm so looking forward to meeting an excellent group of men that I've talk to and communicated with for several months now, should be a great time.
I'll be leaving Pittsburgh about 9 or 10 am and should arrive in Beckley between 2 & 3 pm, a couple of good friends will riding along with me and D9 and they are as excited as we are.
the weather looks like it's going to cooperate with our ride, that's always a plus.
so I wanted to say to all, be safe on your ride to Beckley, keep the sun on your faces and the wind at your backs, see ya soon..
RTO................................out
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
See you there thru the blood,sweat and the beer.Ride safe ,Grumpy and I maybe riding thru a lot of rain so we will most likely be late in the day.
Looking forward to this ride and meeting.
LLRB NVMCFFNVMC
Looking forward to this ride and meeting.
LLRB NVMCFFNVMC
Hello to all patch holders, prospects and support
My son in-law Triston is home safe from Afghanistan . My daughter ,grand children and the community welcomed him and all of the troops home . I am so proud that the people show
support for our troops now. Times have changed.
I hope this finds every one well . The Texas bunch is still kicking . Trying to ride every day ,but some times 110 is just to
hot.
LLRBF TWIN
My son in-law Triston is home safe from Afghanistan . My daughter ,grand children and the community welcomed him and all of the troops home . I am so proud that the people show
support for our troops now. Times have changed.
I hope this finds every one well . The Texas bunch is still kicking . Trying to ride every day ,but some times 110 is just to
hot.
LLRBF TWIN
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
GREAT NEWS.
Greetings to all brothers, prospects, support etc, Mouse and I sending positive thoughts to all on mend and Boss hope DR gives you green lite. Our AO is crazy this year with heat wave, This is our rain season and not a drop. Temps have been triple digets every day. Can only work on bike at nite for couple hours and even then garage is around 90 . Getting there though, All main work is done . Now most of what is left is cosmetic. Bare bones bad-ass looking green and black springer. All for now, Be safe all. LLRB NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
sounds like you are hot and busy good luck with the build.we all want pictures.
would like to know more about the Brother hood .
Okay, I fat fingered the last post, so here's the rest
The Home AO is well under control of Sam. He's done Yeoman's work on our lawn and yard. Hell, we might not even recognise it when we get home.
Singer says Hi to all the Brothers, Supports, Prospects and well wishers, as do I.
Guess that's all for now.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
The Home AO is well under control of Sam. He's done Yeoman's work on our lawn and yard. Hell, we might not even recognise it when we get home.
Singer says Hi to all the Brothers, Supports, Prospects and well wishers, as do I.
Guess that's all for now.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo & Singer
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
keep on having fun looking forward to hearing all about the trip when we have our meeting.be safe rubber down.
LLRB
LLRB
GREETINGS ALL from a couple of "super spreaders" as the press is calling us at the GREATEST BIKER RALLY on the planet, 80th Sturgis Black Hills Rally.
Singer and I are GREAT, enjoying ourselves, the area and best of all time with my Brother Kenny and his old lady, immensely.
Yes, it's true, I bought a new, 2019, Indian Chieftain today. Has a whole three (3) miles on its odometer. Lots of bells and whistles, some I'll probably never use. But hey. She sure is pretty, Navy blue and dusty gold.
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Singer and I are GREAT, enjoying ourselves, the area and best of all time with my Brother Kenny and his old lady, immensely.
Yes, it's true, I bought a new, 2019, Indian Chieftain today. Has a whole three (3) miles on its odometer. Lots of bells and whistles, some I'll probably never use. But hey. She sure is pretty, Navy blue and dusty gold.
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Great Morning to all,
it's a beautiful day in the A.O. gonna be 88 the next three day with high humidity, might have to get some 70mph windconditioning to make me feel great.
Headed to the dentist today to have a tooth yanked, went and had an echocardiogram on friday, have a small problem in the artery bringing the blood back to my heart, which explains the shortness of breath when exerting energy, a small cough, fatigue, swollen legs and feet, not sure what the next step is but will do what ever I need to live to be 100, and if possible it looks like another claim for disability from the V.A. as well as it's time to make some health changes.
that time in Vietnam sure keeps coming back to haunt us just to remind us, I don't think any other war in history has the everlasting affects on a soldier as this one does.
hey boss skinner, hope your health is improving and before long you'll be strong like ox, tuff like bull.
take care all, stay safe, luv ya all
RTO................................out
looking forward to Beckley in a few weeks, should be fun.
it's a beautiful day in the A.O. gonna be 88 the next three day with high humidity, might have to get some 70mph windconditioning to make me feel great.
Headed to the dentist today to have a tooth yanked, went and had an echocardiogram on friday, have a small problem in the artery bringing the blood back to my heart, which explains the shortness of breath when exerting energy, a small cough, fatigue, swollen legs and feet, not sure what the next step is but will do what ever I need to live to be 100, and if possible it looks like another claim for disability from the V.A. as well as it's time to make some health changes.
that time in Vietnam sure keeps coming back to haunt us just to remind us, I don't think any other war in history has the everlasting affects on a soldier as this one does.
hey boss skinner, hope your health is improving and before long you'll be strong like ox, tuff like bull.
take care all, stay safe, luv ya all
RTO................................out
looking forward to Beckley in a few weeks, should be fun.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Everyday for us is a new pain some where,feet hurt back hurts but we don't give up. Just not in my vocabulary hope to get release from Doctors on 19th then on to meet some old dogs in West Virginia.
NVMCFFNVMC LLRB
NVMCFFNVMC LLRB
Hey Ya'll from Mississippi.
Been seeing Deer in the front yard almost every day. Hearing motorcycles going past night and day. It's mighty hot this year. Everything is as good as it can be.
Hope everybody is doing ok! CHECKING in to say HI.
NAM VETS MC SE
Been seeing Deer in the front yard almost every day. Hearing motorcycles going past night and day. It's mighty hot this year. Everything is as good as it can be.
Hope everybody is doing ok! CHECKING in to say HI.
NAM VETS MC SE
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
the deer are thick here also.Lots of bikes on the road ,campers and boats.
Greetings and Salutations to all Patcholders, Prospects, Support, and curious souls looking for a home.
All is well with us here during this interesting time. Most of the idleness is filled with collecting Intel that may influence this AO and the broader reaches we visit or abide in.
No politics as I don't need to tell you all what's happening- but we're ready and steady come what may.
Support Stephanie (Baby Girl) and I have been sticking to the back roads getting her some seat time to practice for her DOL mandated endorsement classes this weekend. She's a natural and enjoys any time spent in the wind on HER bike! (Paid off)
My bike still needs a front tire, it's in my mechanic's shop until he gets the time. I keep the bike under 100 mph until I get the new rubber- Lol!
Because of this virus thingy, there's not much else to report except everyone on this end is feeling just capital!
Thomas Paine say's it best about the character of or club, "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection"
We are all that and more!
I wish all good health, measured wealth, and on the patrolled highways- stealth!
Virtual hugs for all-
Brother Sling Blade NSAA
NVFFNV
All is well with us here during this interesting time. Most of the idleness is filled with collecting Intel that may influence this AO and the broader reaches we visit or abide in.
No politics as I don't need to tell you all what's happening- but we're ready and steady come what may.
Support Stephanie (Baby Girl) and I have been sticking to the back roads getting her some seat time to practice for her DOL mandated endorsement classes this weekend. She's a natural and enjoys any time spent in the wind on HER bike! (Paid off)
My bike still needs a front tire, it's in my mechanic's shop until he gets the time. I keep the bike under 100 mph until I get the new rubber- Lol!
Because of this virus thingy, there's not much else to report except everyone on this end is feeling just capital!
Thomas Paine say's it best about the character of or club, "I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection"
We are all that and more!
I wish all good health, measured wealth, and on the patrolled highways- stealth!
Virtual hugs for all-
Brother Sling Blade NSAA
NVFFNV