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First of all, Happy Birthday to all the Marines, Semper Fi. Next welcome home to all my Nam Vets and Vet's around the world. I am very proud to have served my Country and would do it again.
I Love my Nam Vets have a good Vet's day.
nvffnv Steamer 🙂
I Love my Nam Vets have a good Vet's day.
nvffnv Steamer 🙂
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Back to u Steamer,Semper Fi to all our Marine Brothers,
NVFFNV Prez Skinner
NVFFNV Prez Skinner
We're enjoying nice riding temperatures down here in Texas. Took a ride last weekend to the Wichita Mountains, it was great. We ate at a famous hole in the wall restaurant and then toured the Holy City. They hold one of the longest running Passion Plays in the country there every Easter. We wanted to ride to the top of Mt Scott but the road was closed due to damage from all the rain. We did stop at a neat little motorcycle shop in Medicine Park called Chaps My Ass. Overall it was a great ride.
In the 11 month on the 11 day at the 11 hour a War ended not the last but one of many.Please take time to Honor our Veterans this week in some way.Thank You
Officers, Patchholders, Supports and well wishers
my plate has been full lately. My new Indian Scout blew a gasket on the water pump. Two weeks down.
Got her back now. In two months 2,500 miles.
The bike we have been working on for almost two
years is almost done. Will be glad to have her back in the stable. Own her since she was new in 1985,
700 Virago. Will be sporting a black chrome tank.
Making plans for a great spring run in the East.
Had a good Fall run to Pigeon Forge. Now my wife wants to go. Will take her next Spring.
Any Viet Nam Era or In Country Vets out looking for fellowship and camaraderie. Look to the contact page on our web site. You will be glad you did.
Wishing everyone a good holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas.
my plate has been full lately. My new Indian Scout blew a gasket on the water pump. Two weeks down.
Got her back now. In two months 2,500 miles.
The bike we have been working on for almost two
years is almost done. Will be glad to have her back in the stable. Own her since she was new in 1985,
700 Virago. Will be sporting a black chrome tank.
Making plans for a great spring run in the East.
Had a good Fall run to Pigeon Forge. Now my wife wants to go. Will take her next Spring.
Any Viet Nam Era or In Country Vets out looking for fellowship and camaraderie. Look to the contact page on our web site. You will be glad you did.
Wishing everyone a good holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas.
October 23 ... I'm tap'n out on 2018
Have been scramblin' hard to get to the 500 mile break-in point on my new ride, before the snow flies and it goes up on its lift till next Spring.
Over these last 6 days or so, have been working on it, trouble is, the temperature does not move until noon. At 26 degrees, I have to pass. Have been get'n out on 34/36 degree mornings but it's hard to even ride in those temps anymore. Two days ago, I put 164 miles on the Road King, but it turned into a day where I was say'n to myself "I shouldn't be out here".
Got myself caught on a small bridge over a creek that was covered in black ice. I knew the bridge was there, so I had came to a stop just before I rolled onto it. Once I got onto that bridge, I was try'n to walk the bike over it, but my boots had no traction. I was creep'n inch by inch, just let'n my boots slide over the ice sheet. I inched across the road onto the high side and up against the guard rail. By get'n as close as I could to the guard rail and just inch'n my way forward, I finally came out the far side. Just then, two cars coming in the other direction, entered onto the bridge, spun out and crashed, then the Montana Highway Patrol showed up with lights flash'n. I was real lucky there, had I come down and hit that bridge at speed, I would have been down in a heart beat ! Had I been on the bridge when those cars spun out, that too would have been ugly. 4 hours later, I was coming back and the county truck was still try'n to de-ice it....
Two days before that, I had 3 deer run out in front of me. I cleared the 3rd deer, do'n 65 mph and at a full skid, by no more then 3 inches. Was as close as I have come up here in 16 years.
Shook me so bad I had to pull over and take a moment to regroup.
It just felt like I was "dancin' with the devil" every time I went out. Push'n my luck, but I needed those miles.
Yesterday I had put another 82 miles on, and today I went over the 500 miles, 521 in fact, so go ahead and sing Fat Lady.....I'm done !
Has been a very good year. Regional Run, National Run, and a new bike ta boot !
Steamer and I are already talk'n about make'n the ride to 2019 National together. Arizona hook'n up with Montana, that's what this Nomad Brotherhood is about !
Nothin' left to do but try'n to get some money squirreled away for next years runs.
2018, I got no complaints.
NVFFNV
Have been scramblin' hard to get to the 500 mile break-in point on my new ride, before the snow flies and it goes up on its lift till next Spring.
Over these last 6 days or so, have been working on it, trouble is, the temperature does not move until noon. At 26 degrees, I have to pass. Have been get'n out on 34/36 degree mornings but it's hard to even ride in those temps anymore. Two days ago, I put 164 miles on the Road King, but it turned into a day where I was say'n to myself "I shouldn't be out here".
Got myself caught on a small bridge over a creek that was covered in black ice. I knew the bridge was there, so I had came to a stop just before I rolled onto it. Once I got onto that bridge, I was try'n to walk the bike over it, but my boots had no traction. I was creep'n inch by inch, just let'n my boots slide over the ice sheet. I inched across the road onto the high side and up against the guard rail. By get'n as close as I could to the guard rail and just inch'n my way forward, I finally came out the far side. Just then, two cars coming in the other direction, entered onto the bridge, spun out and crashed, then the Montana Highway Patrol showed up with lights flash'n. I was real lucky there, had I come down and hit that bridge at speed, I would have been down in a heart beat ! Had I been on the bridge when those cars spun out, that too would have been ugly. 4 hours later, I was coming back and the county truck was still try'n to de-ice it....
Two days before that, I had 3 deer run out in front of me. I cleared the 3rd deer, do'n 65 mph and at a full skid, by no more then 3 inches. Was as close as I have come up here in 16 years.
Shook me so bad I had to pull over and take a moment to regroup.
It just felt like I was "dancin' with the devil" every time I went out. Push'n my luck, but I needed those miles.
Yesterday I had put another 82 miles on, and today I went over the 500 miles, 521 in fact, so go ahead and sing Fat Lady.....I'm done !
Has been a very good year. Regional Run, National Run, and a new bike ta boot !
Steamer and I are already talk'n about make'n the ride to 2019 National together. Arizona hook'n up with Montana, that's what this Nomad Brotherhood is about !
Nothin' left to do but try'n to get some money squirreled away for next years runs.
2018, I got no complaints.
NVFFNV
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Love ya Brother.Have not been on the bike since our fall run and now the weather is changing and deer season is upon us. Still I will try to get one more ride in before I put the cover on. Glad and agree you have had a great year as did most of us.
LLRBF NVMCF
LLRBF NVMCF
brothers, the weather has been over the scale the past couple of days down here in north central fl, like bear said good and bad that cold front that pushed the hurricane to the east and barely kept it out of my neighborhood arrived on friday night.
Awesome blue skies, o humidity, 80's low nineties daytime and 50-60's evenings.
as bear said, it is sad for those that got hit.
brother bear, glad to hear that your surgery went well.
today its been 6 weeks since mrs buda had that hysterectomy, i asked her if she was up to riding, she lit up and said YES.
we cruised the byways of rural north florida/georgia and on the way back home i noticed another rider come up quick and shadowed me, first thought that maybe it was one our 1% brethren checking me out, but he backed off and paced me, it felt good after a couple of minutes. When we arrived at high springs stop light he pulled alongside and we talked, he was a Goodfellows mc out of the tampa area coming back from a wedding in lake city fl, he asked how far we were going south and i told him we were just about home, wished he and his other half well and we parted ways shortly down the road. A perfect day for the buda man, haha
Awesome blue skies, o humidity, 80's low nineties daytime and 50-60's evenings.
as bear said, it is sad for those that got hit.
brother bear, glad to hear that your surgery went well.
today its been 6 weeks since mrs buda had that hysterectomy, i asked her if she was up to riding, she lit up and said YES.
we cruised the byways of rural north florida/georgia and on the way back home i noticed another rider come up quick and shadowed me, first thought that maybe it was one our 1% brethren checking me out, but he backed off and paced me, it felt good after a couple of minutes. When we arrived at high springs stop light he pulled alongside and we talked, he was a Goodfellows mc out of the tampa area coming back from a wedding in lake city fl, he asked how far we were going south and i told him we were just about home, wished he and his other half well and we parted ways shortly down the road. A perfect day for the buda man, haha
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Great to hear good news for you and the Mrs.LLRB
Greetings Brothers, Prospects and Support,
Happy and sad ! Happy we did'nt get much in the way of the 2 hurricanes and sad for the folks that got the worst of them. All we had was some wind and a little rain. Hope any Brothers in the path of either hurricane did ok! Health is good except went in for carpal tunnel surgery. Went well, a little pain is all. Wife is good and still the Boss, sorry Boss haha! Weather is starting to feel like Fall and I am GLAD! Hope all is well for all. Sadness for the passing of our Brother Sgt. Rock GBNF
GOD BLESS NVMC
Happy and sad ! Happy we did'nt get much in the way of the 2 hurricanes and sad for the folks that got the worst of them. All we had was some wind and a little rain. Hope any Brothers in the path of either hurricane did ok! Health is good except went in for carpal tunnel surgery. Went well, a little pain is all. Wife is good and still the Boss, sorry Boss haha! Weather is starting to feel like Fall and I am GLAD! Hope all is well for all. Sadness for the passing of our Brother Sgt. Rock GBNF
GOD BLESS NVMC
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
She is your no.1 Boss at home.
Beautiful day and great ride through the Cascade foothills.
Fall is here, 42 on takeoff - 52 on landing. Not long now before us wet coasters get isolated in the west till spring.
Hoping all my Brothers are well and safe. Looking forward to global warming. Stay warm and dry.
Radio
Fall is here, 42 on takeoff - 52 on landing. Not long now before us wet coasters get isolated in the west till spring.
Hoping all my Brothers are well and safe. Looking forward to global warming. Stay warm and dry.
Radio
I hope this find all of you well and safe. This last couple of months have been hard on my mind. I struggled with the lost of friends . The thing that helped me the most ,was knowing my Brothers in NVMC had my back. I love and respect them for that. Thank you Brothers.
LLRB TWIN
LLRB TWIN
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
I can always be sure of one thing in life that belonging to this CLUB and being PRESIDENT my Brothers will be there for me and each and every Brother.
LLRBF
LLRBF
Brothers, Supports, Prospects, & well-wishers.
Made it home after a short run down to FLA to see Family. Met my Sister for the second time in 61 YEARS. We were separated when very young. Thank you Ancestry DNA and Nichole.
While in Fla I got to spend time with Brother Buddha and his lovely bride, who makes AWESOME spring rolls! A long time friend I'd not seen since 1991 and on the way back got to spend time with Brother Bear and Patty. Sorry Brother Bear I couldn't stay longer and get some fishing in. Definitely next time!!
Taking a trip in a cage up north for Beth's HS reunion. I'm making HER drive most of the way. Planning on being back next Wednesday. Then I'm pretty much in for the season.
Looks like Grumpy is planning a great Regional Spring Run. Looking forward to that.
That's all the good news.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of TC. His new Club may have been closer to his home, but in corresponding with him it was plain to see NV MC was always close to his heart. I know some of us had a very good relationship with him and we will all miss him greatly.
SEMPER FI MARINE. Love you Brother
Okay, getting hard to type
DG out LLRBF
Made it home after a short run down to FLA to see Family. Met my Sister for the second time in 61 YEARS. We were separated when very young. Thank you Ancestry DNA and Nichole.
While in Fla I got to spend time with Brother Buddha and his lovely bride, who makes AWESOME spring rolls! A long time friend I'd not seen since 1991 and on the way back got to spend time with Brother Bear and Patty. Sorry Brother Bear I couldn't stay longer and get some fishing in. Definitely next time!!
Taking a trip in a cage up north for Beth's HS reunion. I'm making HER drive most of the way. Planning on being back next Wednesday. Then I'm pretty much in for the season.
Looks like Grumpy is planning a great Regional Spring Run. Looking forward to that.
That's all the good news.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of TC. His new Club may have been closer to his home, but in corresponding with him it was plain to see NV MC was always close to his heart. I know some of us had a very good relationship with him and we will all miss him greatly.
SEMPER FI MARINE. Love you Brother
Okay, getting hard to type
DG out LLRBF
Hello Brothers and Support,
Well Grumpy,Digger and Steamer are working on Prospects which makes me proud.Hopefully we will pick up two new Brothers.Remember dues are now $75.00 per year and joining is $150.00 non-refundable if a Prospect passes all our requirements.Need a application let me know.
No news is good news have not heard from Laam or anything from Slingblade or any other Brother in need at this time.
Doc Gonzo is still on tour of duty so to say.Hope he makes it home safe.
My web man has advised against adding music due to royalty status,He is looking into another add on so we can make photo albums by event and year this could be free or may cost.
Thats all I have for now LLRB.
Well Grumpy,Digger and Steamer are working on Prospects which makes me proud.Hopefully we will pick up two new Brothers.Remember dues are now $75.00 per year and joining is $150.00 non-refundable if a Prospect passes all our requirements.Need a application let me know.
No news is good news have not heard from Laam or anything from Slingblade or any other Brother in need at this time.
Doc Gonzo is still on tour of duty so to say.Hope he makes it home safe.
My web man has advised against adding music due to royalty status,He is looking into another add on so we can make photo albums by event and year this could be free or may cost.
Thats all I have for now LLRB.
Greetings to all Brothers, Supporters, Family, and Friends!
I'm still on the mend, it's funny how little things we take for granted are the ones that hit us hardest.
Like a motorcycle, I'll get 'er fixed no matter what it takes and get back on the road!
We can't let these bumps we encounter slow us down- the clocks are ticking!
It may sound weird, but I'm counting down the days to Winter Solstice so we can get ready for next year's big and little rides. Hopefully, Nature will give us some dry roads in between.
I'm always aware of who I represent, my Brothers- and all those who never got the chance to come home, buy a chopper, and see the country they fought for that cost so many in blood and peace of mind.
What we experience in our travels reminds the world that we're still here and all those gone but not forgotten, ride with us.
So ride tall, keep your troubles small, and have a ball!
LLRBF,
Sling Blade NSAA.
I'm still on the mend, it's funny how little things we take for granted are the ones that hit us hardest.
Like a motorcycle, I'll get 'er fixed no matter what it takes and get back on the road!
We can't let these bumps we encounter slow us down- the clocks are ticking!
It may sound weird, but I'm counting down the days to Winter Solstice so we can get ready for next year's big and little rides. Hopefully, Nature will give us some dry roads in between.
I'm always aware of who I represent, my Brothers- and all those who never got the chance to come home, buy a chopper, and see the country they fought for that cost so many in blood and peace of mind.
What we experience in our travels reminds the world that we're still here and all those gone but not forgotten, ride with us.
So ride tall, keep your troubles small, and have a ball!
LLRBF,
Sling Blade NSAA.
It always amazes me that after all these years there are brothers out that that feel the need of the brotherhood we have to offer.
We are not a large club and that is a blessing in many ways, each member knows every other member. We also have an unconditional brotherhood
we will come to each others aid no matter what.
I will be meeting another prospective member soon and if he qualified and willing to prospect for a period of time to be determined, he may be accepted into our rolls.
We are not a large club and that is a blessing in many ways, each member knows every other member. We also have an unconditional brotherhood
we will come to each others aid no matter what.
I will be meeting another prospective member soon and if he qualified and willing to prospect for a period of time to be determined, he may be accepted into our rolls.
The old good news bad news.Good Laam is recovering and will be back , Bad news is we can not get to the mail box so any snail mail is not going to be retrieved from our box for awhile.
LLRB
LLRB
Greetings to all Officers, Brothers, Supports, Prospects and well-wishers!!
Just returned from a GREAT Regional Ride. Weather held good for us, we got a few rides in, but mostly it was about the Brotherhood, being together and having a good time.
Glad to hear everyone made it home safe and sound even if drenched to the bone. Ya, weather didn't hold so much for the ride home.
Hopefully for the next Regional, Mother Nature and life will allow more of us to gather.
LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Just returned from a GREAT Regional Ride. Weather held good for us, we got a few rides in, but mostly it was about the Brotherhood, being together and having a good time.
Glad to hear everyone made it home safe and sound even if drenched to the bone. Ya, weather didn't hold so much for the ride home.
Hopefully for the next Regional, Mother Nature and life will allow more of us to gather.
LLRBF
Doc Gonzo
Greetings,
well off to the fall run in pigeon forge tennesse rain in the forecast oh well.
no word on Laams condition to report we will call tonight once we are together.please keep him and us in your good thoughts
LLRB
well off to the fall run in pigeon forge tennesse rain in the forecast oh well.
no word on Laams condition to report we will call tonight once we are together.please keep him and us in your good thoughts
LLRB
Was with a member today (September 13, 2018) and was given a card from the "Steamer". I am a Nam Vet, was there in 1966-1967 serving mostly in the Cambodia/Vietnam border area and the "Delta" area. Saw lots of nasty stuff like most of us did. Welcome Home my Brothers.......
Will have to decide if I want to join a group of Nomads. I'm kind of loner but outgoing if situations warrant. Be well, be safe, be wise. Ed Stanley is my mentor at this time.
Will have to decide if I want to join a group of Nomads. I'm kind of loner but outgoing if situations warrant. Be well, be safe, be wise. Ed Stanley is my mentor at this time.
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
Steamer Thank You for introducing another vet to our Club.Welcome home James I'm sure you can find a home with us if you will just hang around awhile.
Brothers, Prospects and Support,
Been busy preparing for Hurricane Florence. Apologies for not posting sooner as I have been consumed with worries about my Daughter and family's safety. As for now it seems that Florence is going to take a turn my way. I have prepared as much as possible and rest assured that if it gets really bad there are shelters close to us that we can retreat to! Retreat has never been an option for me but older age makes me rethink things don't ya know!! Thanks for the calls and concerns! Will keep my Brothers up to date until this monster passes. Love, loyalty and respects to all !! Bear
Been busy preparing for Hurricane Florence. Apologies for not posting sooner as I have been consumed with worries about my Daughter and family's safety. As for now it seems that Florence is going to take a turn my way. I have prepared as much as possible and rest assured that if it gets really bad there are shelters close to us that we can retreat to! Retreat has never been an option for me but older age makes me rethink things don't ya know!! Thanks for the calls and concerns! Will keep my Brothers up to date until this monster passes. Love, loyalty and respects to all !! Bear
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
good to hear from you I also talked with Doc Gonzo and Buda.Both are sending good wishes and offering to come help is needed.U will be in our prayers for safe keeping.
Brothers; I don't expect much in the way from the storm here; we're pretty high so flooding shouldn't be a concern. Just lots of rain maybe some winds.
For after the storm; if ANYONE effected by the storm needs help, LET ME KNOW, I'll load up my truck with supplies, tools, whatever and make my way to you.
LLRFB
Doc Gonzo
For after the storm; if ANYONE effected by the storm needs help, LET ME KNOW, I'll load up my truck with supplies, tools, whatever and make my way to you.
LLRFB
Doc Gonzo
Admin Reply by: raymondkoch
thanks hope all stay safe.U r all in our thoughts and prayers.
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