FL-2D HARBOR CITY WINGS MELBOURNE, FLORIDA October 2010 GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION Chapter Director Comments: Fall is finally here!! Now how long is it going to take for the cool air to arrive? Hopefully not long. Soon, the rides should be a bit more comfortable and we can start planning longer trips. If anyone has a favorite ride give the ride coordinator a call and he might be able to plan it. We're also looking forward to the return of our northern families (our snowbirds are coming back to roost). Believe it or not we really do miss you guys. We had a busy month, and had great turn out on the 10 th for the Friday Street Fest/Recruitment. We also had a great turnout for the ride to Black Water Inn in Astor. The Chapter made the usual takeover at Jason s Deli during one of our Tuesday night kick-tires. A few Chapter members went to the Region A Rally in Alabama. I am sure they had a great time. We had family problems so Mike and I couldn t attend the Parking Lot Practice on Sept 26. Thought the kick-tire on the 28 th was going to be a washout but those of us that made it had a nice dinner. That about wraps up last month s rides. See you at the monthly gathering on the 5 th of October. Meetings - First Tuesday of each Month Currently meeting at : MeMaws on Babcock in Palm Bay. Eat, Chat and Mingle at 6:00pm. Meeting starts at 7:00 pm CONTENTS: Directors Comments pg. 1,2 GWRRA Events pg. 3 Rider Safety pg. 4 Birthdays/Anniversaries pg. 6 Meeting pg. 7 Sale Items pg. 14 Advertisers pg. 15 Sponsors Ads. pg. 16 NATIONAL, REGIONAL & DISTRICT TEAM DIRECTOR Mike Stiger REGION A DIRECTORS Bob & Nan Shrader FLORIDA DISTRICT DIRECTORS Bill & Gina Berry 863-860-4484 CHAPTER FL2-D STAFF CHAPTER DIRECTORS Charlotte & Mike Mercer 321-951-1054 ASST. CHAP. DIRECTORS Mo & Deb Dalton 321-728-2908 CHAPTER EDUCATORS Mike & Pat Duquette 321-984-1472 ASST. CHAPTER EDU. Ray & Diane Mercier TREASURER Joanne Davies 321-254-8079 SUNSHINE LADY Rachel Moyer 321-951-0301 NEWSLETTER EDITOR Richard Mitts 321-952-4487
Ride safe and long Charlotte & Mike harlotte Chapter Director ercer A senior citizen said to his eighty-year old buddy: So I hear you re getting married? Yep! Do I know her? Nope! This woman, is she good looking? Not really. Is she a good cook? Naw, she can t cook too well. Does she have lots of money? Nope! Poor as a church mouse. Well, then, is she good in bed? I don t know. Why in the world do you want to marry her then? Because she can still drive! 2
9/27/10 2010 FLORIDA GWRRA EVENTS Oct. 2 FL1-H Poker Run Daytona Oct. 9 FL1-X Chapter Rally Orange Park Oct 14 16 Mississippi District Rally Tupelo, MS Oct. 23 FL2-G Pancake Breakfast Fort Myers Oct 24 FL1-M Bowling Event Clearwater Oct. 30 FL1-H2 Howl-O-Ween Harvest Picnic Orlando Nov. 6 FL1-D Green Frog Getaway Pensacola Nov. 6 FL1-G Hanky-Panky Poker Run Orange City Nov. 7 Tampa Bay Area Ride For Kids Brandon Nov. 13 FL1-L2 Poker Run & Fun Day Wesley Chapel N o v. 20 Multi-Chapter Spaghetti Social Jacksonville Dec. 11 FL1-S Mingle & Jingle Zephyrhills 2011 FLORIDA GWRRA EVENTS Jan. 8-9 Chapter Conference Kissimmee Jan. 15 FL2-L Mardi Gras Rally Lakeland Jan. 22 FL1-H Multi-Chapter Breakfast Daytona Jan 29. FL1-O Annual Chili Run DeFuniak Springs Feb. 12-13 Officer Certification Program TBA March 17 19 Florida District Rally/Convention Kissimmee Mar 31 - Apr 2 Alabama District Rally/Convention Huntsville Apr 3 FL1-E2 American Diabetes Poker Run Ft Walton Bch Apr 9 FL1-B Road Rally Seffner Apr 16 FL1-W Green Eggs & Ham Orlando April 28-30 South Carolina District Rally/Convention Charleston May 14 FL1-F2 Chapter Rally Ocala May 21-22 Horizon Program TBD June 16-18 Georgia District Wing Fling Duluth July 6 9 Wing Ding Knoxville, TN GWRRA MOTTO: Friends For Fun, Safety and Knowledge Muslim Warning This morning a coalition of Muslim leaders warned the United States that if military action against Muslim countries continues, they intend to cut off America 's supply of 7-11 and Motel 6 managers. If this action does not yield sufficient results, cab drivers will be next, followed by DELL, AT&T and AOL customer service reps. Finally, if all else fails, they have threatened not to send us any more candidates for P. It's gonna get ugly, people! 3
Safety Educator AND NOW A WORD FROM CAPTAIN SAFETY TIME FLIES WHEN YOU RE HAVING FUN! OUR TRIP TO THE REGION RALLY WAS AMONG THE FUN. GOOD FRIENDS, FOOD, GAMES, AND A GREAT CLOSING CEREMONY WERE HAD BY ALL. WHAT MADE THE CLOSING SO GREAT YOU ASK, WELL WE (PAT AND I) WON A YEAR FREE MEMBERSHIP AND 50 25-25 WHICH HELPED PAY FOR THE TRIP. WEATHER FOR THE TRIP WAS HOT! BUT WE ALL STAYED REFRESHED BY HAVING PLENTY OF WATER ON THE BIKE AND IN THE COOLER, AND STOPPING WHEN NECESSARY. WE WERE ON THE ROAD EARLY WHICH WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT RIDING RHYTHMS THERE SHOULD BE SOME GIVE AND TAKE SORT OF MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHERE EVERYONE CAN GET ALONG. WE DID AND IT WAS SMOOTH SAILING. THE LAST TWO HOURS WERE HOT AND UNCOMFORTABLE. WHEN WE ARRIVED AND GOT IN THE AIR CONDITIONING. WE ENJOYED SEEING ALL OUR FRIENDS AND THE ROOMS WERE AWESOME, VERY LARGE WITH A VE- RANDA OVERLOOKING THE LAKE S BEAUTIFUL SUNSET S. HARRY ANDERSON. THE COURSE TAUGHT A SLOW RIDE, SWEEPING TURNS AND TIGHT TURNS, ALSO THE TOP GUN IRON CROSS, AND A 24 FT CIRCLE. SO DON T MISS THE NEXT ONE IT S A GREAT CHANCE TO PRACTICE YOUR RIDING SKILL S. SENIOR RIDE EDUCATOR S MIKE AND PAT DUQUETTE ASST. RIDE EDUCATOR S RAY AND DIANE MERCIER WHAT MAKES A TRIP LIKE THIS COME OFF WITH OUT A HITCH IS PLANNING, PACKING, T-CLOCK AND KNOWING THE ROUTE. THANKS TO HARRY, THE ROADS WE TOOK WERE RUNNING THRU SMALL TOWNS WITH BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. MO HELPED BY BEING THE DRAG BIKE. I WAS NOT ABLE TO HEAR THE RADIO VERY WELL SO I ROAD IN THE MIDDLE. IT WAS COMFORTABLE AND I HAD A NICE RIDE. WE HAD A NICE TURN OUT FOR THE PARKING LOT PRACTICE ON SUNDAY THE 26 TH. IF YOU WERE NOT ABLE TO MAKE THIS ONE YOU MISSED DOUGHNUTS, ICE WATER, AND A GOOD RIDING COURSE SET UP BY CHARLIE DAVIES, MO DALTON, AND MYSELF. ALSO ASSISTING ON THIS WERE RAY AND DIANE MERCIER AND Do we need a safety article on packing? T-CLOCK CHECK : Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and fluids, Chassis, Kickstand. 4
Birthday s Anniversaries 10/14 Ray & Diane Mercier 10/23 Jim & Leanne Milucky 10/2 Lynn Anderson 10/8 Mo Dalton 10/9 Debie Brown 10/20 Harry Anderson 10/21 Harold Brown 10/23 Leanne Milucky 10/24 Charlie Davies 10/28 Gary Jones Two Reasons Why It's So Hard To Solve A Redneck Murder: 1. The DNA all matches. 2. There are no dental records. ---------------------------------------------------------- Moe: 'My wife got me to believe in religion.' Joe: 'Really?' Moe: 'Yeah. Until I married her I didn't believe in Hell.' 6
Chapter Meeting @ MeMaw s 7
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We got to see a safety movie! Our new recruit taking the written exam. 8
Late arriving photo Last months Chapter Challenge And the winner is the team of - Harry and Deb! 9
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Some very strange lady!. Think she wanted in. 12
The last stop! 13
Thanks for the pictures Mo! This is not an ostrich egg! Can you identify the owner of this head? 14
Comments of President Abraham Lincoln: On one occasion when President Lincoln was beleaguered by job seekers, he told this story: An eccentric old king was so much bothered by bad weather that he hired a prophet to prophesy the royal weather for him. One day, as the king was dressing for an important engagement, he asked the weather prophet what the weather would be like. It will be a bright, clear night, predicted the prophet. The king, following the advice of his prophet, put on a light suit and left his umbrella in the palace closet as he started off. On the road he chanced to meet and old farmer riding a jackass, holding an umbrella over his head. Why do you have an umbrella, old-timer? asked the king. There s not a cloud in the sky. It s going to rain, said the farmer. Sure enough, a little while later the sky swelled full of big black clouds and it began to pour. The king was soaked to the skin, and his fine suit was ruined. The next day, the king sent for the farmer. I want to hire you as my weather prophet, he said. Sire, it ain t me, said the farmer. It s my jackass. Every time that critter s ears hang down low, it s sure to rain. Very well, said the king. Go home, old man. I ll hire the jackass. And so he did. And this is why there are so many jackasses in Washington. Now ever since that time, every jackass wants an office. Abraham Lincoln on Judicial Powers If the policy of the government upon vital questions affecting the whole people is to be irrevocably fixed by decisions of the Supreme Court.the people will have ceased to be their own rulers, having to that extent practically resigned their government into the hands of that eminent tribunal. (First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1861) A special thanks to our members who submit articles. We love the support and the good information. Send them to Richard Mitts rm32904@yahoo.com May I have your attention please!... A Very Special Thanks to Charlie Davies and Joanne Davies. They take this publication, make it web ready, and then put it on our Web Site. Without them, we would not be able to enjoy this on our 15
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MEMBER ITEMS FOR SALE Garmin StreetPilot 2720 GPS w/executive case Sirius Stratus 5 Satellite Radio for Goldwing FOR SALE The GPS is in like new condition and works perfectly. Reason I am selling it is I am upgrading to a newer GPS that receives weather information and XM satellite radio in a single unit. This unit is easily transferable between motorcycle and auto with all necessary hardware/cables included. The unit is currently installed on my 2006 Goldwing and can be demonstrated to a potential buyer both on the bike and/or in my auto. Garmin StreetPilot 2720 Package includes: StreetPilot 2720 GPS w/remote Control Executive tote case/accessory storage bag Weather proof cover All Goldwing GL1800 motorcycle cabling (easily integrates into the Goldwing audio and DC pwr system) Touratech locking shock resistant motorcycle mount and non-locking RAM manual mount Beanbag dashboard mount for auto w/dc aux power cord AC power cord for in home programming USB cord for connection to computer for maps updates Owners manual/quick reference guide/original packaging/mapsource CD Latest Garmin Maps (NuMaps 2011) just down loaded. Price: Call Please call or email for more details. Gary Jones CP: 321-506-8022 popeye@cfl.rr.com 17
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