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Good Morning boss Skinner, patched members, fellow prospects & support, It's been awhile, so I thought I'd check in. While cruising down I-75, Thunder and I. We were passing an 18 wheeler, when I saw that smokey had some poor soul pulled over on the left shoulder of the road. Well, Ohio has a move Over Law. So I complied with the law to the best of my ability which wasn't good enough for the trooper. I now have a trial date set for next Monday. Wish me Luck.Other than that everything is fine in the Buckeye state. Anxious to see everyone in West Virginia. Till then, stay safe. Thumper Out.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
sorry to hear about your encounter with smokey, I think most states have the move over slow down law now.See ya soon God willing and the creeks don't rise.
Greetings officers, Patch Holders, Support and Guests.
2020 sucks, ( in case you didn't know) No Spring Region Run, no National, Fall Region run is most likely like toast as well.
Brothers Radio and Cluch dared to get out and visit me for a few days, so appreciate getting with my Brothers. Radio went on to visit Brother Top and visit family far and wide. ( good on ya Brother)
Had a couple of non Club friends from Virgina call and were to be in Idaho Falls. So you guessed it Herky went there (750 miles rt) sadly the best so far this year.
Shooting to get up into Washington in Sept when its cooler and get some face time with our NW Brothers.
Many of us been dealing with illness and such. Continued prayers for soon healing.
Ride long ride safe.
God Bless.
Natl Chap. Herky
2020 sucks, ( in case you didn't know) No Spring Region Run, no National, Fall Region run is most likely like toast as well.
Brothers Radio and Cluch dared to get out and visit me for a few days, so appreciate getting with my Brothers. Radio went on to visit Brother Top and visit family far and wide. ( good on ya Brother)
Had a couple of non Club friends from Virgina call and were to be in Idaho Falls. So you guessed it Herky went there (750 miles rt) sadly the best so far this year.
Shooting to get up into Washington in Sept when its cooler and get some face time with our NW Brothers.
Many of us been dealing with illness and such. Continued prayers for soon healing.
Ride long ride safe.
God Bless.
Natl Chap. Herky
Greetings boss Skinner, patched members, fellow prospects & support,
Hi everyone, I so enjoy reading every ones comments, it's enlightening to know how we all have adjusted to our current situation, life is good and God is great.
D9 and I have been doing a ton of riding this year so far, from just a little 200 mile adventure up river to a 20 mile local ride, the new CVO Limited is running great, put hi-rise bars and Vance & Hines slip-ons, had 36K on it back in March and now I'm around 8K.
looking forward to the end of August and not trying to rush summer, to meet some of the members down in Beckley, WV, I love riding down in that area, the roads are so awesome and riding through the mountains is so life lengthening, wish I had a camp there or even lived there for that matter.
I got a new member in my household, a 7 weeks old kitten, she is such a joy to have around, she reminds me of life back when I was young.
well just wanted to let all know all is great in my AO.
peace be with you all, and Doc Gonzo and who ever is headed out west at the end of this week, be safe, stay healthy, and enjoy every second of your life like it's your last.
RTO..............................out
Hi everyone, I so enjoy reading every ones comments, it's enlightening to know how we all have adjusted to our current situation, life is good and God is great.
D9 and I have been doing a ton of riding this year so far, from just a little 200 mile adventure up river to a 20 mile local ride, the new CVO Limited is running great, put hi-rise bars and Vance & Hines slip-ons, had 36K on it back in March and now I'm around 8K.
looking forward to the end of August and not trying to rush summer, to meet some of the members down in Beckley, WV, I love riding down in that area, the roads are so awesome and riding through the mountains is so life lengthening, wish I had a camp there or even lived there for that matter.
I got a new member in my household, a 7 weeks old kitten, she is such a joy to have around, she reminds me of life back when I was young.
well just wanted to let all know all is great in my AO.
peace be with you all, and Doc Gonzo and who ever is headed out west at the end of this week, be safe, stay healthy, and enjoy every second of your life like it's your last.
RTO..............................out
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
AS THE SAY RIDE LIKE YOU STOLE IT.
Greetings Brothers, Supports, Prospects & well-wishers!!
Well here it is August. On the one hand this year has seemed to fly by; on the other many are praying for it to end hopeful 2021 will be much better. I too am hopeful for a better 2021, without riots, without plagues and without so much hate and discontent.
Singer and I are setting out for Sturgis. It will be her first time and it's going to be GREAT. My Brother Kenny, whom some of you met in 2018, will be there and we'll be sharing a camping space with our ladies.
After Sturgis, visiting other friends in Wyoming & Colorado, back home and the Fall combined regional. I still need to hear from a couple of Brothers if you'll be able to make it. I'm hoping you will.
Best to all, ride 'em like you stole 'em. I know I will be finally.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Well here it is August. On the one hand this year has seemed to fly by; on the other many are praying for it to end hopeful 2021 will be much better. I too am hopeful for a better 2021, without riots, without plagues and without so much hate and discontent.
Singer and I are setting out for Sturgis. It will be her first time and it's going to be GREAT. My Brother Kenny, whom some of you met in 2018, will be there and we'll be sharing a camping space with our ladies.
After Sturgis, visiting other friends in Wyoming & Colorado, back home and the Fall combined regional. I still need to hear from a couple of Brothers if you'll be able to make it. I'm hoping you will.
Best to all, ride 'em like you stole 'em. I know I will be finally.
ML&R LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Nice retirement present for Singer.Have fun and be safe see you later this month can you send me a head count?????
Greetings one and all!
Just a quick note to say hello! Can't wait to see some of you at the end of August!! Smoked brisket will be ready when you all ride in!
Retirement after 21 years at the VA is two days away! YAAAHOOOOOO!!!
Ciao for now!
Just a quick note to say hello! Can't wait to see some of you at the end of August!! Smoked brisket will be ready when you all ride in!
Retirement after 21 years at the VA is two days away! YAAAHOOOOOO!!!
Ciao for now!
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
WOW CONGRATS AGAIN.
Patchholders, Support, Prospects and well wisher.
The last time I wrote an entry we were headed to see the great grandson race.
Here are to results a fourth and a fifth. During practice he had a nasty crash and I think he was still feeling it during the races. We had him practicing the next morning. He was doing good on his home turf.
Love and respect.
Grumpy
The last time I wrote an entry we were headed to see the great grandson race.
Here are to results a fourth and a fifth. During practice he had a nasty crash and I think he was still feeling it during the races. We had him practicing the next morning. He was doing good on his home turf.
Love and respect.
Grumpy
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
keep him safe BROTHER
Greetings boss Skinner, patched members, fellow prospects & support.
I was not aware that the NAMVETS has a membership of around 500, "cause that's about the number of congratulations I got when my membership was finalized. I truly thank you, it means a lot, especially on the personal side.
I'm outta' here, Hands...
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I was not aware that the NAMVETS has a membership of around 500, "cause that's about the number of congratulations I got when my membership was finalized. I truly thank you, it means a lot, especially on the personal side.
I'm outta' here, Hands...
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Greetings all, Thoughts to all on the mend. All good my AO, RP Steamer all good his AO. Doing some upgrades on my baby, some re-wiring, new lines etc. Picked the right time to do it, that time of year here. rain in morning then hot, humidity is up, feels like we are back in PA. All for now, Ride safe all. LLRBF
Greetings Brothers, Prospects and Support.
Just returned home from tour of the Northwest Region. Great get together in Idaho and Wyoming. 4200 miles of rain, wind, heat and road construction. Nothing beats being a Nam Vets Nomad. Rode in all four compass directions and for some unknown reason never found a tail wind. Alls well!!
Respect to all
Radio
Just returned home from tour of the Northwest Region. Great get together in Idaho and Wyoming. 4200 miles of rain, wind, heat and road construction. Nothing beats being a Nam Vets Nomad. Rode in all four compass directions and for some unknown reason never found a tail wind. Alls well!!
Respect to all
Radio
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Glad you stayed safe on your journey and that's a lot of miles BROTHER.
LLRBF NVFFNV
Patchholders, Prospects, Support and well wishers greetings.
Headed to Macomb to watch my great grand son race, 5yrs. old. Took third in flat track, and first in
TT race last week. Be there Saturday. Wishing him well.
All for now.
Love and respect.
Grumpy.
Headed to Macomb to watch my great grand son race, 5yrs. old. Took third in flat track, and first in
TT race last week. Be there Saturday. Wishing him well.
All for now.
Love and respect.
Grumpy.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
VAROOOOOM!
Greetings boss Skinner, patched members, fellow prospects & support,
Boss hope you're feeling better, know that you are always in my prayers for a speedy recovery,
Zipity doda, zipty aye, my oh my what a wonderful day, plenty of sunshine and heat, I love this kind of weather except for the heat, ya can't get anything done unless it involves water, I can't imagine how anyone could live in Arizona, my praise to you all out there.
nothing much to report, looking forward to hooking up with Doc Gonzo, Grumpy & company in August, just waiting on details.
haven't road very much in the last two weeks, do to the heat.
one good thing, I don't have to cut my grass, it's as brown as the dirt beneath it.
hope this message find all in good health, luv ya all
stay safe, stay healthy, stay strong
LLRB
RTO...................................out
Boss hope you're feeling better, know that you are always in my prayers for a speedy recovery,
Zipity doda, zipty aye, my oh my what a wonderful day, plenty of sunshine and heat, I love this kind of weather except for the heat, ya can't get anything done unless it involves water, I can't imagine how anyone could live in Arizona, my praise to you all out there.
nothing much to report, looking forward to hooking up with Doc Gonzo, Grumpy & company in August, just waiting on details.
haven't road very much in the last two weeks, do to the heat.
one good thing, I don't have to cut my grass, it's as brown as the dirt beneath it.
hope this message find all in good health, luv ya all
stay safe, stay healthy, stay strong
LLRB
RTO...................................out
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
very hot here in MISSOURI also but we have been getting a little rain and in some spots to much.Did a hundred miles yesterday in the morning and it was wonderful till ya stopped at a traffic light WOW the heat hit.I to am looking forward to the meet in August will be a long ride that hopefully the doctors will let me make.Feeling good most of the time feet and strength still not what I want but it should come back around.
LLRB NVFFNV
LLRB NVFFNV
Greetings Boss, patched, prospects, support. I'm not only patched in, I patched on, thanks to the AZ Steamer! He trucked my stuff (patches & Certificate) 500 miles to Palm Springs CA., where I met him, as we broke bread together. I spent 20 years in the Crotch (that's USMC) over a 24 year period of time. There is no band of brothers like GI's, and it feels good again! The poor timid souls that neither know victory nor defeat, will never know, feel and have, what you and have!
Greetings Boss, patched, prospects, support. Mouse and I have you in our thoughts that blood draw shows you are clear Boss. And thoughts to all those on the mend. Feeling great today, Finally found another Springer, ( 2000 FLSTS ). Always had a soft spot for carbureted Twin. Upgraded cam shoes are done , Next is 96 jugs. But that can wait, Tomorrow doing a 60 mile highway run just to burn some of the old carbon out. Have two stops planned for sports water, cause going to be hot. Glad to see other brothers getting wind also. All for now, Ride safe all. Gearbox. LLRBF NVFFNV
Good morning Brothers, Prospects and Supports. The wet weather is a thing of the past here and I have been riding every day. It is great to feel the wind in my face. It’s the best therapy ever. I hope everyone is doing well. Boss, you and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. LLRBF BD
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
THANKS
GREETINGS ALL!!
Been off line for a while, finally got back on today after a week unplanned hiatus. Gotta love suddenstink.
So first off Shout out and continued prayers to Prez Skinner and his Family. You're always on our minds here.
All's well here in my AOR. Temps good, weather good, getting a lot of yard, garden and other work done. Sadly not much riding.
Shout out to Brother Zoot. He passed a new leather cut on to me, going to get our Colours on it tomorrow. No more faded out one. Plus I really like the style. THANK YOU BROTHER
Oh hey just thought of this, if anyone has an extra 2017 National Run patch I'd appreciate it. Gonna model Brother Dutch and wear that one. Y'all know why.
I guess that's about all for now.
ML&R, LLRBY to all
Ride 'em like you stole 'em
Doc Gonzo
Been off line for a while, finally got back on today after a week unplanned hiatus. Gotta love suddenstink.
So first off Shout out and continued prayers to Prez Skinner and his Family. You're always on our minds here.
All's well here in my AOR. Temps good, weather good, getting a lot of yard, garden and other work done. Sadly not much riding.
Shout out to Brother Zoot. He passed a new leather cut on to me, going to get our Colours on it tomorrow. No more faded out one. Plus I really like the style. THANK YOU BROTHER
Oh hey just thought of this, if anyone has an extra 2017 National Run patch I'd appreciate it. Gonna model Brother Dutch and wear that one. Y'all know why.
I guess that's about all for now.
ML&R, LLRBY to all
Ride 'em like you stole 'em
Doc Gonzo
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
always good to hear from you and Singer.Recovery is going okay postponed Doctor visit from this Wednesday to August 19th.I will see surgeon and oncologist and due a blood draw to find out what my cancer numbers are.Hopefully I will be moving forward and go to 3 month visits.
Talked with Laam no change there for him postponing his surgery till they will let his wife come in to the hospital.
Hoping to ride out and finalize our two prospects have not done much riding so we will see.
Also looks like we may have a couple of new prospects in the making one here in the Midwest and one in Northwest.
Kanddis's second knee surgery went very well.No pain and will only be back on her feet in two weeks(one week to go).
Laam may have 2017 patch check with him.
okay that's all
LLRBF NVFFNV
Talked with Laam no change there for him postponing his surgery till they will let his wife come in to the hospital.
Hoping to ride out and finalize our two prospects have not done much riding so we will see.
Also looks like we may have a couple of new prospects in the making one here in the Midwest and one in Northwest.
Kanddis's second knee surgery went very well.No pain and will only be back on her feet in two weeks(one week to go).
Laam may have 2017 patch check with him.
okay that's all
LLRBF NVFFNV
TO all Patch holders , Prospects and support members.
I have to agree with every one on the heat , 110 today took all of the fun out of my ride . But I am a slow learner I will be out there tomorrow. Hope everyone is well and safe.
LLRB TWIN
I have to agree with every one on the heat , 110 today took all of the fun out of my ride . But I am a slow learner I will be out there tomorrow. Hope everyone is well and safe.
LLRB TWIN
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
90's here not bad at night .
Good Day Brothers
Respects to you all .....
LLRB
Respects to you all .....
LLRB
Greetings Boss Skinner, patched members, fellow prospects & support,
Well the 4th of July weekend trip went really well, had my 71st birthday, and we spent the weekend in mountains of northern Pennsylvania riding through the hills and dales putting on 473 miles, life is good.
the temps are in the 90's and D9 & I are getting our tan on.
Hoping all is well, and getting through this mess that was dumped on us all
peace be with you all, stay healthy, stay strong..
RTO...……………………...out
Well the 4th of July weekend trip went really well, had my 71st birthday, and we spent the weekend in mountains of northern Pennsylvania riding through the hills and dales putting on 473 miles, life is good.
the temps are in the 90's and D9 & I are getting our tan on.
Hoping all is well, and getting through this mess that was dumped on us all
peace be with you all, stay healthy, stay strong..
RTO...……………………...out
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
great to see Brothers getting riding time.Sounds like lots of hot weather all over.Grumpy,Zoot and I did a little over 200 miles with the Korean War ride,plus they did more riding here,sure was hot but very rewarding to get to lead the ride.
Greetings, Boss Skinner, Patched Members, fellow Prospects & Support. It's just as if, the gates of Hell opened and swallowed my AO. Too hot to ride, without burning alive. Not too bad after the sun goes down but still hard on this old body. Still I try to catch some wind as often as I can. Being one of the newest prospects it saddens me that this year 2020 Put the kibosh on Nationals. Looking on the high side, we still have the year 2021 to make up for the loss. I have a feeling, deep in my heart, that this coming year, National's are going to be fantastic. I can't wait to meet, my great new family. My sincerest love,to you all. Thumper over and out. NVFFNV.