The Pledge

The Pledge
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
and to the Republic for which it stands,
of the United States of America
one Nation under God,
and to the Republic
indivisible, for which
with liberty anditjustice
stands,
one Nation for under
all. God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice
foryour
all.head and speak from your heart in a gratitude
We at thunder roads magazine
This month on the 11 , please take time to bow
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prayer offering up plentiful Thanks and Goodwill for all those Vets that have come before and

Would like to say

paved the road of Freedom for those of us, safe at home, due to their vigilance. And now, their
passing of the torch along the way, to shine for our Troops still away from home preserving our
Freedom. God Bless you ALL and speed you back to home soil. Amen. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

We at thunder roads magazine

Would like to say
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 We are GRATEFUL and THANKFUL for all the ANGELS that lend us a wing, on a daily basis.

National Photojournalist
Cooper Chilton

Ronny Mangrum
aka “Rebel Ron”

Merry Hancock Nina “Biskit” Shearon

Layout & Design Production Manager
Graphic Design Artist itsbiskit@yahoo.com

Ron Baptiste
aka Pastor Ron Chaplain’s Corner
Ray “Easy Does It” Cole
Regional Director
Knoxville, Tennessee
(865) 640-5711 FROM THE CORNER
easydoesitguy@gmail.com Mechele OF VETERAN’S DRIVE
MacDaniel AND PATRIOT’S WAY

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Regional Director
Middle Tennessee Bob “Bulldog” Ousley
615-496-1493
Do YOU have what it takes
to be the next Regional Director of
the CHATTANOOGA or MEMPHIS
AREA?
Give us a call 615-792-0040
Da’Olde & Mitzi
Alaska
Correspondents

ON THE COVER
NATIONAL FOUNDERS
Toni McCoy Shearon & Brian Shearon Cover Shot: David Shumate, Photographer
1528 Matlock Drive
Chapmansboro, TN 37035 Bike: BlingMaster, Inc. www.BlingMaster.com
Corporate Office: 615-792-0040
Fax: 615-792-7580 Model: Heather Shaw
e-mail: thunderroads@charter.net
Booking e: hmshaw2001@yahoo.com

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 CALENDAR OF EVENTS LISTINGS
Contact: Mechele “Me-Mac” MacDaniel,
Events Calendar Administrator for TRM
615-496-1493
or, e-mail them to:
events@thunderroadstennessee.com
What’s on the site goes in the mag!

DISTRIBUTED IN Hallelujah & Amen……Biskit had her surgery and all went well,

TENNESSEE ONLY!
although the flight getting there was a total cluster-puck and
once there, although the Medical Center in Mexico had arranged
for a nice room at the Marriott, a shuttle bus came early; like
(We Have State Owners/Publishers, Not Regional Sales Areas) 7am to pick Nina up to take her to the Med. Center and Brian
was so exhausted from all the plane fiasco the day before he
just told her to go on and he’d meet her there as she wasn’t
Just How Many Mags From The Wannabe’s Actually Stay In
scheduled for surgery until around noon.
Tennessee When They Sell To So Many Regional Areas?
So Brian rents a car, gets to the border, and this is fast becoming
a “you’ve been punked” video. They tell him at the border that
taxi’s and rental cars are not permitted across the border. So
Brian has to call up the rental company to pick-up the car and
then he literally has to walk across the border! The show that
we watch all the time called “The Bridge” about the Mexican
border will now forever remind Brian of him stomping across
the border.
I laughed so damn hard when he called to bitch to me about
the whole story and I started imitating Mexicans saying, Oh,
si, Gringo Sasquatch has come to town”, “he looks very, very
pissed off, si”.
That by the end of the phone call he was even laughing at the
whole situation himself. Then, once across the border, there’s
nothing but taxi’s waiting to take your pesos. So, they take him
to this one hospital and it looks like what’s left of the Alamo. He’s
wanting to know where his daughter is because he’s not going
to allow her to have surgery there, but then a Nurse comes out
and explains to the taxi driver where Brian is supposed to be and
when they get to the practically new Medical Center Brian is very
relieved. Me too. Whew! He said all the Nurses wore the crisp,
white uniforms like in the old days and the starched white caps
and they used glass syringes. Crazy! But at least it was super
clean, well-staffed and everyone was very kind and helpful.
It just goes to show that if you do your research, check your
sources, but most of all……have FAITH, then you’re good to go.
Nina has returned home and is back at work and is losing a
pound a day and although she’s still on all nutrient and protein
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF ITS CONTENT MAY BE liquids, she gets to start on solid food in 2 weeks. She’s
REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. PUBLISHER already lost 30 pounds but to know that she’s changed
ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND IS NOT TO BE HELD LIABLE her life for the better and she’s chosen to be healthy and
FOR ERRORS BEYOND THE COST OF THE SPACE OCCUPIED BY
THE ERROR, SLANDER OF ANY GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL, FAILURE love herself enough to change and to be here with us…….
TO PRODUCE ANY ISSUE AS SCHEDULED DUE TO REASONS to choose L I F E ! God Is Good. I’m so proud of you, Nini.
BEYOND OUR CONTROL, ANY AND ALL SUITS FOR LIABLE, You’re my super star and my cup runneth over with love
PLAGIARISM, COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND UNAUTHORIZED for you. I can’t wait to see where you go from here, now
USE OF A PERSON’S NAME OR PHOTOGRAPH. OPINIONS AND
CLAIMS MADE BY ADVERTISERS AND AUTHORS ARE THEIR
that you know you’re a helluva lot braver than you ever
OWN, AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE POLICY realized.
OF THUNDER ROADS MAGAZINE OR THUNDER PUBLISHING.
PUBLISHER DOES NOT PROMOTE THE ABUSE OF ALCOHOL OR
We love ya’ bikers. No designated day for Thanks,
OTHER DRUGS. that’s every day in our home.
toni & brian

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 Bullet Points
Responsible Gun owneRship
From G & A’s Keys to Being a Responsible Gun Owner By B. Gil Horman
“A common argument against civilian gun ownership is based on what could be called a Sheep vs.
Wolves model. Basically the argument goes, there are two kinds of people who live in this country:
the peace-loving, guileless and socially well-adjusted individuals who do no harm (Sheep) and the
evil, heartless, twisted predators that ruthlessly maim and murder innocent people (Wolves). How
do we go about sorting the safe Sheep from the dangerous Wolves? According to some, the answer
is neat and simple: The Wolves have guns!
This kind of bi-polar political argument is popular—and seemingly effective—because it boils a multi-faceted social issue down to
just two choices; either you’re a “good guy” or a “bad guy,” a victim or the victimizer. But now is the right time for us to talk about and
promote the third category of citizen, one that’s purposefully ignored. If we’re going to continue with the Sheep vs. Wolves model, then
the overlooked third player is the Shepherd. The Shepherds in our society are those who consciously take a stand against the Wolves
in defense of the Sheep, willingly placing themselves in danger to protect those who cannot defend themselves. They are motivated
by patriotism, a sense of duty, and devotion to their family and friends. Some Shepherds choose to wear a uniform and others carry a
badge. But most of them in this country are honest, hard-working people who exercise their Second Amendment right to legally carry a TRM MI Jody Mo holding
concealed firearm or to have personal protection and sporting firearms in their homes. In other words, their motives for owning firearms a .500 S & W Magnum®
are both pure and noble. - The largest, most
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But is it enough to know in your heart that you’re a good, responsible gun owner? It’s time to do more than just feel good about our- revolver in the world
selves. We need to be the kind of gun owners that cannot be easily impugned and who do not simply stand by and allow this political
fiasco to continue unchallenged. The first step to being a responsible gun owner is to declare yourself a Shepherd.”
Read more: www.gunsandammo.com/2013/02/11/responsible-gun-owners/

Firearms Feature
The Glock 19 ~ Gen 3 vs. Gen 4
What are some of the differences between the Gen 3 and Gen 4? The differences are few. The grip is a little different. The texturing is different and gives a little dif-
ferent feel. But mainly the grip is different because it is a little shorter and then you can add back straps to make it bigger. The medium back strap makes the grip the
same size as the Gen 3. Glock has also started adding a set of beaver tail equipped back straps. A medium and large one are now in each box.
Glock started including 3 magazines instead of the 2 that came with the previous generations. It’s a nice touch since most companies are now including only 1 or 2.
One of the subtle changes is the magazine release. A lot of people that customize the Gen 3 put an extended magazine release on their guns, so Glock just did it
for them. The release doesn’t stick out further or just bigger around, it extends
towards the back so it makes the push a shorter reach for your thumb. Internally
they changed a couple things. The pins that hold the ejector, return spring and GLOCK 19 Gen 4
disconnect got changed a little so that the back straps can be accepted.
The GLOCK 19 Gen4, in 9x19, introduces revolutionary design changes to the
pistol that has found worldwide acclaim with security services both private and
GLOCK 19 public. The Modular Back Strap design lets you instantly customize its grip to
adapt to an individual shooter’s hand size. The surface of the frame employs the
The GLOCK 19 is ideal for a more versatile role because of its reduced dimen- new scientifically designed, real-world-tested, Gen4 rough textured technology.
sions when compared to the standard sized option. Chambered in 9x19, the G19 Internally, the new GLOCK dual recoil spring assembly substantially increases the
has found worldwide acclaim with both private and public security agencies. In life of the system. A reversible enlarged magazine catch, changeable in seconds,
addition to being used as a conventional service pistol, it is ideal for concealed accommodates left or right-handed operators. The G19 Gen4 9x19mm retains the
carry or as a backup weapon. GLOCK accessory rail for your attachments.
CALIBER: 9x19 CALIBER: 9x19
LENGTH: 187 mm / 7.36 in. LENGTH: 185 mm / 7.28 in.
HEIGHT: 127 mm / 4.99 in. HEIGHT: 127 mm / 4.99 in.
BARREL HEIGHT: 32 mm /1.18 in. BARREL HEIGHT: 32 mm / 1.26 in.
LINE OF SIGHT: 153 mm / 6.02 in. LINE OF SIGHT: 153 mm / 6.02 in.
BARREL LENGTH: 102 mm / 4.02 in. BARREL LENGTH: 102 mm / 4.01 in.
WIDTH: 30 mm /1.18 in. WIDTH: 30 mm /1.18 in.
WEIGHTS: [unloaded] 600 g / 21.16 oz. / [loaded] 850 g / 39.98 oz. WEIGHTS: [unloaded] 595 g / 20.99 oz. / [loaded] 855 g / 30.18 oz.
MAG CAPACITY: [standard] 15 / [optional] 17/19/33 MAG CAPACITY: [standard] 15 / [optional] 17/19/33
TRIGGER PULL (~): 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs. TRIGGER PULL (~): 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs.
TRIGGER TRAVEL (~): 12.5 mm / .5 in. TRIGGER TRAVEL (~): 12.5 mm / .5 in.
BARREL RIFLING: right hand, hexagonal BARREL RIFLING: right hand, hexagonal
LENGTH OF TWIST: 250 mm / 9.84 in. LENGTH OF TWIST: 250 mm / 9.84 in.
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November 2013 ThunderRoadsTennessee.com 5
 3 ANNUAL
rd

HEROES BREAKFAST
IS A HUGE SUCCESS for VETERANS!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Operation Stand Down Nashville’s walked the red carpet escorted by Navy Chiefs dressed in
(OSDN) 3rd Annual Heroes Breakfast was held Friday, whites to the Mission Impossible theme song. Tables were
September 6 at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel’s ballroom. decorated with brightly colored fresh flowers with American
In an interactive dialog, Guest Speaker, Flags and movie clapboards, and each
Tony Mendez, retired CIA Operative and table captain received a confidential folder
author of the book, “Master of Disguise,” with a mission.
described how he led the rescue of six “It was our first year to honor a staff
U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran, during member, Deborah Smith, with the Sean
the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. The Oscar Mullen Above & Beyond Award. Sean was
winning Best Picture ‘ARGO’ is based a Warrant Officer with Company Bravo,
on Tony’s book. Honorary Chair, country 2nd Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group
music singer and songwriter, Ronnie (Airborne), Fort Campbell, KY. He was
McDowell sang the National Anthem with killed in action in Afghanistan on June 2,
Stephen Cochran, and Joe Elmore, host 2013. This award is given to an OSDN
of Tennessee Crossroads, was Master of staff member who has demonstrated the
Ceremony. strength of character and dedication to
Genma Holmes and her team turned the service represented by Warrant Officer
breakfast event into one filled with the intrigue and suspense Sean Mullen. The overall goal of the breakfast event is to
of the CIA. General Sponsor HCA TriStar Health, Colonels build awareness of the needs of veterans in our community
Sponsors Aegis Sciences Corporation and Mr. Glenn & Dr. and to raise funds to support OSDN,” said event chair and
Pamela Jones, 50 Table Captains, and over 500 guests board member, Lynda Evjen.

Ronnie McDowell, Stephen Cochran, and Bob Tuke Emily Beard, Jacob Weiss, and Genma Holmes Keith Letta and Kim Owen

Denine Torr escorted by Montford Point Marines and Jeanne Nicholson, Mark Winslow, Melissa
Joseph Murray Congressional Gold Medal Eric Forrest, and Dave Elleman Blackburn, and Betty Lou Burnett
Recipients Leroy Mack
and Mark H. McCann, Sr.
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 About Operation Stand Down
Nashville, Inc. (OSDN)
OSDN is a nonprofit agency that assists veterans and their
families so they can be self-sustaining and better connected to
the community. OSDN directly provides honorably discharged
veterans: 1) the ONLY Veteran Service Center in Tennessee,
2) Transitional Housing, 3) Employment Services, and 4) 12th
Avenue Thrift Store. OSDN uses a “whole veteran” approach
to provide and identify the most appropriate services and
support for the best interests of each individual. Specifically,
OSDN’s Veteran Service Center offers military records
retrieval, telephone, computer and reliable mail services,
Earl Watson, Dean Tuttle, Gary Drennon and Frank Forbes food, clothing and transportation as well as coordination of
other social services. Transitional Housing provides a home
and support for veterans who have issues that have gained
control over their lives. OSDN’s Employment Services help
with job readiness, resume preparation, interview skills,
employment search and support to maintain employment.
Lastly, the 12th Avenue Thrift Store serves as a job-training
program and primary resource for clothing necessary for
employment.
_____________________________________________
For more information about OSDN, please contact
Lori Ogden at (615) 248-1981 ext. 127
Major Harold Turks, Mary Tony and Jonna Mendez or visit our website at www.osdnashville.org
Ross, and Carmen Turks

November 2013 ThunderRoadsTennessee.com 9

 Chaplain’s Corner
Pastor Ron Baptiste
Founder of Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc.
www.covenantconfirmers.org
Founder of Tennessee Biker Medical Clinic Inc.
www.tennesseebikermedicalclinic.org
TN.COC State Chaplain www.tenncoc.
homestead.com
Member of NCOM Christian Unity Council
www.facebook.com/NCOM.Christian.Unity
Pastor Ron’s messages can now be downloaded off the website
Leadership Skills can now be downloaded off the website

“Convicted but There is a “Hollywood spirit” in the Church today,

self-promoting, political positioning. Everybody wants
Not Converted” a title: Pastor, Prophet, Apostle, or Bishop. Everybody
Have you asked the big question: “What the heck wants to be a boss over a motorcycle ministry, they
is wrong with Christians today?” We have all these can’t take instructions or be in order with their current
different Christian religions and denominations and motorcycle ministry so they break off and start their
all claiming to be the only way! They can’t get along own club, and they all claim to hear from God. They
with other Christian denominations and that isn’t are confusing their own carnal desires, their own
bad enough, there’s a lot of Christians that can’t get thoughts and feelings, then claiming its Gods direction.
along with others inside the same Church. As Pastor It always starts out in a “silly error” but it can develop
of a Church, an officer in the TN COC overseeing the into “demonic promptings” very quickly. One only
Christian clubs and motorcycle ministries and as a has to look back at the tragedies where cult leaders
member of NCOM National Christian Unity Council, I have killed members and said that the Lord told them
hear a lot of conflicting comments such as: “The Lord to do it. Mothers drowning their children, Charles
told me this” others say: “The Lord told me that.” God Manson claimed that he heard from God, Jim Jones
does not conflict Himself, somebody is wrong. and the incident at Waco TX. A man’s heart condition
determines his hearing condition. Pride and ego will
The problem is that there are a lot of people that stop one from hearing from God. There are a lot of
have been “convicted” of their sins, wrong doings people that “Know the word of God, but don’t know the
and are truly sorry for what they did, but they were voice of God.”
never “converted” to the Lord Jesus Christ. They have
mistaken “conviction for conversion.” Once you have John 10:27 “My sheep know my voice, and I know
accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into your heart there them, and they follow me.”
should be a change in your spirit man. You should One rule of thumb to always remember: God will
want to know more about God, grow in His Word and never tell you something apart from His Word! If it’s
the change in your life is proof of your “conversion.” not in the Book, it’s not God! The Holy Spirit will
But just feeling sorry for your mistakes is not enough. bring “Conviction” and the Blood of Jesus will bring
“Conviction” usually comes after a person is caught, “conversion.” Until next time, keep your face in the
and they swear they will never do it again, but they do wind and your kickstand up.
because there has been no “conversion.” They don’t
have the power to change or the “want-tos.” They end To be found faithful,
up joining a church, getting baptized, but all this is just
Pastor Ron
an outside change, there must be a change on the inside;
“You must be born again.” www.covenantconfirmers.org

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 K.I.S.S. page composed &
edited by:
Toni McCoy Shearon
aka “MaMa Thunder” of
Thunder Roads Tennessee

i have chosen this name for our monthly recipe page, as that was what my mother, rest her soul, always used
to say when I would assist her in the kitchen. mom was an avid supporter of the kiss (keep
keep it simple sweetie)
sweetie
method of cooking. i now, more than ever, truely appreciate her philosophy of always taking shortcuts where
you can, as long as your ultimate outcome is that of down home, labor of love cooking.

FRENCH ONION SOUP, MADE SIMPLE PARADISE PUDDING

3 Cans of Campbell’s French Onion Soup 2 Cups Ice Cold Milk
1 Good Size Large Onion (optional) 1 Pkg. Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 Bag of Butter Style Croutons 1/4 Cup Honey
1 Pack of Sargento’s Deli-Sliced Swiss Cheese 2 tsp. Grated Orange Peel
Pour all 3 cans of your soup into a medium size sauce 1/4 tsp. Real Vanilla Extract
pan. If you want additional, large strands of fresh 1 Cup Whipping Cream, Whipped
onion to mix with your canned, cut your onion into 1/4 1 Medium Firm Banana, Sliced
inch strips and saute’ until tender in margarine. Add to 1 Can (11 oz.) Mandarin Orange Sections, drained
saucepan and heat through. Take (4) crockpot style 1/4 Cup Flaked Coconut
bowls (oven safe) and pour your soup mixture 3/4 up 1/4 Cup Sliced Almonds
to top in each bowl. Add apprx. 10 croutons per bowl In a ceramic bowl, blend milk and pudding mix according
and smoosh down into soup. Not till soggy, just so not to directions. Add honey, orange peel and vanilla. Fold in
floating on top. Add at least 3 squares of Swiss thin-cut, the whipped cream. In individual, see-thru dessert dishes,
deli-style cheese and place under broiler until cheese is layer half of the pudding, banana slices, orange sections,
golden brown and bubbly. Remove. Serve immediately coconut and almonds, Repeat the layers. Cover w/ Saran
with hot, crusty French bread and a cool, crisp salad. Wrap and chill under ice cold.
The first year I learned how to make this, I was 20, and Put some Nilla Wafers in a ziplock bag and crush
I bet you I made it 100 times that year alone. It’s one of them up with a wooden mallot or with a rolling pin and
my all-time favorite, easy soups. And, if you serve with sprinkle crumbs all over top of your pudding. Yummy.
bread and salad, it truly is a meal in itself.
HOLIDAY, “SPECIAL” POTATOES
THE BEST TASTING AND EASIEST CORNBREAD 4 Cups of Premium Brand Instant Mashed Taters
STUFFING YOU EVER ATE OR MADE 1 Cup (8 oz.) Sour Cream
2 Boxes of Stove Top Stuffing Cornbread Mix 1 Pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1 Pkg. of Large Mushrooms, Presliced 1 tsp. Dried Chives, or 1 Tbl. Snipped Fresh Chives
1/2 Cup of Chicken Broth 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 Stick of Land O’ Lakes Butter 1/4 Cup Dry Bread Crumbs
1 Medium Onion, Large Chop 1 Tbl. Butter or Premium Margarine, melted
2 Large Celery Stalks, Small Chop 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Saute’ your shrooms, onion, and celery in margarine in In a large bowl, combine potatoes, sour cream, cream
a medium fry pan. In a large cooking pot, prepare the cheese, chives and garlic powder. Turn into a greased
stuffing as per directions, only substitute 1/2 of water 2-qt. casserole. Combine bread crumbs with melted
called for and use 1/2 cup chicken broth instead. Add butter; sprinkle over potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for
1/2 of stick of butter to boiling water, then remove pot 50 min. Top w/ cheese and serve immediately.
from burner and add your stuffing envelopes, slightly stir
to moisten, cover and let stuffing absorb liquid. When ZIPPIDY QUICK CORN SALAD
ready, remove lid and transfer to large, ceramic bowl, 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise or Salad Dressing
fluffing up stuffing as you put into bowl, then add your 2 Tbls. Lemon Juice
saute mixture of mushrooms, onions and celery and cut 3/4 tsp. Ground Mustard
the remaining 1/2 of butter stick into pats and distribute 1/4 tsp. Sugar or Splenda
around and then gently mix with a wooden spoon until 2 Green Onions, Thinly Sliced
all veggies are distributed evenly. Add salt and pepper 1 Tbl. Chopped Green Pepper
to taste. You can also put this mixture into a baking dish Salt & Pepper to taste
and place under broiler for a crusty, crispy topping. Either Mix well and refrigerate at Least 4 hrs. prior to serving.
way, this stuffing rocks! Different, but totally delicious! HAPPY DAY OF
THANKS & GRATITUDE; OUR FAMILY OF BIKERS
November 2013 ThunderRoadsTennessee.com 11
 Pres. Jay Barnes, Murfreesboro
615-364-1029, www.rollingthundertn1.com
CLUBS ORGANIZATIONS
ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 2 TN
Confederation of Motorcycle Clubs BACA Pres. Gerri Tramel , Soddy-Daisy
of the The Great State of Tennessee www.bacausa.com 423-843-1061 www.rollingthundertn2.org
www.tenncoc.com Volunteer State Chapter-Lebanon, TN (865-951-4224)
E Volunteer State Chapter-Vonore, TN (615-715-5039) ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 3 TN
Board Members Pres. Clay Tumlin, Knoxville
State Chairman: Byrdman BIKERS WHO CARE 865-457-4507 rttn3@comcast.net
1%er, AOA www.bikerewhocane.org Bikers Who Care is a
organization of motorcycle enthusiasts dedicated to ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 4 TN
State VP Chairman: Tommy supporting The Dream Factory of Clarksville, TN Pres. Alan Sipe, Johnson City
1%er, AOA by sponsoring Camp Rainbow, a summer camp for 423-329-3152, www.rollingthundertn4.com
seriously ill children
State Secretary, Webmaster: ROLLING THUNDER®, INC. Rolling Thunder
Keebler, American Steel MC BLUE KNIGHTS Chapter 6
The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal Pres. Mike Morel, Martin City
State Treasurer: Doc, 4 Way In No organization consisting of active and retired law 731-431-2411 www.rollingthundertn6.com
Way Out MC enforcement men & women who enjoy riding
motorcycles. www.blueknightstnv.bizland.com SONS OF LIBERTY RIDERS
COC Chaplain: Pastor Ron Baptiste,
Action Not Words - NOW!
Covenant Confirmers MC CMT/ABATE Riders organizing to support and defend this country.
AIM/NCOM Attorney: James J. CMT/ABATE, Inc. is not a •Biker Club”, but a A political movement of riders. All riders welcome! In
nonprofit, political organization that was formed addition to welcoming members of any other organization
Ramsey (Pops) Keltics MC to preserve feedom and safety for all Tennesseans
who enjoy motorcycling. Our major goals are or affiliation. Welcoming non-riders and supporters as well.
Tennessee Member Listing to modify existing laws that are detrimental to sonsoflibertyriders.com
2012-2013 motorcycle safety and enjoyment, and to enact
T.H.R.C.A.
4-Way In No Way Out MC new legislation in support of motorcyclists who
ride in Tennessee. If you are concerned about The Tennessee Honda Riders Club
American Steel MC www.mthrc.org
A.R.M. preserving personal freedom and motorcycle safety,
we urge you to join. Local charters play a major
Bikers For Christ M/M rote in making CMT/ABATE, Inc. an effective Kerbela Motor Corps
Black Pistons MC organization by contacting their area legislators to Donnie Anderson
Boozefighters MC inform them of how the local membership feels 865-806-2097
Bond Slaves MC about issues affecting motorcyclists. PO BOX 1991 www.shrinershq.org
Brothers of the Wheel MC MADISON, TN 37116 615-860-1991
Confederates MC Email: lnfo@cmtabate.com TN VALLEY RIDERS
Confederate Drifters MC Fayettevilte,TN
Copperheads MC MOTORCYCLE AWARENESS Web page: tennesseevalleyriders.org
FOUNDATION Doesn’t matter what you ride or who you are everyone
Covenant Confirmers MC welcome.
Currahee MC OF TENNESSEE No dues, Fun Riding Group helping those in need. For
Double Knuckle MC WWW.MAFT.US more info triplef@cafes.net
E.B.G.B. MC MAFT is a non-profit 501-C-3 tax-exempt
organization. We believe that educating the public GWRRA
Fire and Iron MC to have the proper respect for motorcyclists as
Grim Reapers MC well other highway users will reduce accidents We are the world’s largest single-marque social
Highlanders MC and deaths on our highways. We hope to reduce organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing
His Laboring Few M/M motorcycle accidents caused by inattentive drivers & Valkyrie motorcycles and, some would say, the world’s
In Country MC resulting in avoidable right of way collisions. largest family. Dedicated to our motto, Friends for Fun,
Our Campaign Save A Life program is teaching Safety and Knowledge, GWRRA members enjoy the
Iron Horsemen MC freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-reigious and
Iron Riders MC new drivers in our High Schools awareness and
defensive techniques to avoid these accidents. non-political organization. http://www.gwrra.org
Keltics MC
MAFT honors the survivors, the lost and the
Leathernecks MC
families of these accident victims at a Vigil each MID SOUTH RIDERS
Leathernecks Confederation MC autumn. = Awareness, Respect and Education Meetings held the 2nd Sunday of the month @ Shady Rest
Mountain Rebels MC MAFTINFO@AOL.COM 615-799-8600 Biker Bar,Timbte,TN
New Attitudes MC www.midsouthriders.com
Nightriders MC Motor Maids, Inc.
Outlaws MC A diverse group of women motorcyclists united ASSOCIATIONS
Peacemakers MC through a passion for riding while fostering a
Soldiers for Jesus MC positive image and promoting safe riding skills.
Sons of God MC www.motormaids.org VFW Post 5266 Morristown,
Southern Sons MC TN Riders Association
Southern Souls MC PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS Open to all active duty, reservists, guards, and retired
www.PatriotGuard.org military members who are eligible to join the VFW.
Sons of Pennyrile MC We meet at 7PM the 3rd Thurs. of each month at
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Southern Journeymen MC PGR State Captain Annette (Dreamcatcher) 615- the Morristown VFW Post 5266. We are a Veteran
Tri-Cities Motorcyclist MC 974-3046 driven Association, that supports the surrounding
True Sons MC areas Veterans. We also support locally “The Daily
Unforgotten MC ROLLING THUNDER TENNESSEE Bread and Food On Foot.” Contact Michael Jacobs,
US Military Vets MC www.rollingthundertn1.com President VFW Riders Association @ 423-312-6220
Velvet Hammer MC Rolling Thunder®, Inc.’s major function is to publicize or on FaceBook @ VFW Riders Morristown, TN
Vendetta’s MC the POW-MlA issue. To educate the public of the fact that
Vietnam Vets Legacy Vets MC many American prisoners of war were left behind after Christian Motorcyclists Association
all past wars. To help correct the past and to protect the Organized in 1975 for the purpose of reaching the
Widowmakers MC motorcycle world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The only
Wind and Fire MC future veterans from being left behind should they become
prisoners of war-missing in action. We are committed to requirement for becoming a member of CMA is that
Zombies MC helping American veterans from all wars! you be a Christian. For more info contact the TN State
ROLLING THUNDER®, INC., CHAPTER 1 TN Coordinator,
JW Allgood, 615-830-3183 or jwa400@comcast.net.

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 TENNESSEE CHAPTERS
Athens/Trinity Warriors #994 Kingsport/Rays of the Son #199
Chattanooga/Choo-Choo Wheels Knoxville/Inspiration Riders #64 Three Degrees Masonic Motorcycle Club
of Worship #204 McMinnville/Holy Spirit Contact: Grang Chapter Secretary @ e-mail: ironmason@hotmail.
Clarksville/Prayerborne Reigns #887 com or Past President: Free Bird @ freebird3d@yahoo.com
Eagles #467 Memphis/Wheels of Grace #710
Cleveland/Gatekeeper #615 Morristown/Lakeway Warriors #999
Columbia/Knights for Christ #448 Murfreesboro/Cornerstone Southern Cruisers
Cookeville/Blood Bought Riders #940 www.southerncruisers.net
Bikers #614 Mt. Juliet/Steel Witness #1205
Covington/Ransomed Riders #898 Nashville/Lions of Judah #405
Crossville/Cumberland Cruisers Paris/West TN Cruisers #435 Beech River #282 Highland Rim
#273 Bristol #000 Memphis
for Christ #802 for Christ #1002 #034 Chatanooga
Cumberland Gap/Clinton Pulaski/Redemption Riders #1100 #006 Middle
#058 Clarksville #059 Montgomery Bell
Forming Chapter #2508 Springfield/ Bikers of Grace #410 Copperhill
Dover/Iron Horse Revelators #1210 Forming Chapter #2738 #077 Northeast
#323 Covington #483 Northwest
Dyersburg/Dyersburg Tullahoma/Outriders for Christ #616 #285 Crossroads
Disciples #978 Union City/Reelfoot Light #153 Shiloh
#320 Cumberland Gap #246 South Central
Jackson/Steelhorse Prophets #709 Riders #897 #423 Eagle Bluff
Jonesborough/Fellowship of the Unashamed #1208 #001 Tennessee Valley
#211 Golden Circle #130 Upper Cumberland
#250 Greenville #193 West Tennessee
Revelators Motorcycle Ministries
Bristol TN Meeting and ride 1st Sat each month @ Burger king on west state st
@ 830 am
more info frank@ 423-963-5850 Wheels Of Faith Ministry
chaplin john @423-323-8812 A nondenominational organization with the purpose and goal of
ww.revelatorsmm.com spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through word & work, and
to provide a Christian atmosphere where we gather and ride our
Road Riders for Jesus Ministries motorcycles. www.wheelsoffaith.com
Road Riders For Jesus is an independent, Christian faith based, motorcycle
ministry that began in 1999 near St. Louis, MO. We now have over 4,000 W.O.W.
members world-wide. To find a local chapter, call Mike at 615-828-6446 or go Women on Wheels
to the national website at www.roadridersforjesus.org. Also check us out on
Cool Lady Cruisers
Facebook!
Chattanooga, TN
Confederate Sons Association joandcharlie@bellsouth.net
Cookeville, Tennessee
see our web site for more info HOG CHAPTERS
www.ConfederateSonsAssociation.com
or e-mail larrybarnes@ConfederateSonsAssociation.com The Dragon Chapter, Maryville Mule Town Chapter
865-977-1669 931--540-0099
Mercy Hands Street Ministries www.muletownrider.com
P.O. Box 1515 Dickson, TN 37056 931-670-2351 Eastern Tennessee Chapter
Hog Heaven Ministries Harley Riders for Jesus 865-457-7893 Nashville Music City
Vic Richardson 931-729-1091 hogheavennmislries@yahoo.com Chapter
Ghost River Chapter 615-242-6067
GOLD WING TOURING ASSN. CHAPTER Collierville, TN
HARPETH VALLEY RIDERS ghostriverhog.com Northwestern
Contact Damy & Joyce Emter, Chapter Directors
Phone: 615-244-1456 e: DannyEmter@msn.com
731-885-1792
Golden Circle Jackson Chapter
American Legion Riders 731-627-2288 Thunder Creek
(Post 95, Eastridge,TN) Open to American Legion Members and www.qchoq.com Chattanooga Chapter
Associates. We participate in parades, ceremonies, and promote 423-892-4888
motorcycle safety. We also provide a social atmosphere for Legion Middle Tennessee
members who share the same interests. Join us for Fun, friendship and
interesting motorcycle rides. ezriderintn@aol.com 615-771-7775 Tri City Chapter
423-283-0422
Black Sheep Murfreesboro Chapter
Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ is more than just a 615-849-8025 615-242-6067 Tuckessee Clarksville
motorcycle club. It’s a motorcycle ministry of men and women that Chapter
ride for Jesus: helping and serving H.O.G. members and chapters
across the country. For more information contact Jeff Pierce The Dragon Chapter, Maryville (931)648-1607
615.653.5065 or visit our web site: wwwblacksheephdfc.org 865-977-1669
Twin Lakes Morristown
Road Riders for Jesus Motorcycle Ministries Memphis Chapter Chapter
Chattanooga, TN. Meeting and ride 3rd Sat each month @ webguru@memphishog.com 423-586-5343
City Cafe on corner Lee Hwy and Bonny Oaks @ 11:00 AM
more info Johnny @ 423 605 5026 ,www.roadridersforjesus.org
Upper Cumberland Chapter
The Biker Church 931-526-3139
Covenant Confirmers Ministries Inc.
www.covenantconfirmers.org

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THUNDERROADS
THUNDER ROADSMAGAZ
ROADS MAGAZ28
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 TECH TIPS: TIRE SAFETY
HOW OLD ARE YOUR TIRES? 01
06
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-
05:
09:
January
February
10 - 14: March
15 - 18: April
19 - 22: May
23 - 27: June
28 - 31: July
32 - 35: August
36 - 40: September
41 - 44: October
45 - 48: November
49 - 52: December

Some tires will have a longer string of digits, like

“NA2M4206” - in this case, it’s the last four digits we are inter-
FROM GOLDWINGDOCS.COM ested in, so this example would be the 42nd week of 2006.
THUNDER ROADS OHIO CONTRIBUTOR What if your tire only has three digits? Throw it away! Tires
made before 2000 used only one digit for the year. So a
Tires age. As tires get older, they get more stiff and less re-
tire with the code “015” was made in January of 1995...or
silient, more susceptible to cracking, and overall more brittle.
1985!
Even if tires are not worn out, they should be replaced after

How to Inspect Your

six or seven years. “But I never have tires last six or seven
years!” you may say. That may be - but what if the tires were
three years old when you bought them “new”? Or when you
bought that “new to you” motorcycle - how old were the tires
on it? How can you tell?

It’s a well-kept secret in the tire industry that a) tires are unsafe
Motorcycle Tires
after six or seven years, and that b) tires that are sold new are Start off with a visual inspection.
not necessarily new - they may have sat on the shelf for years
before being sold to you. They look new, they were sold “as Under well-lit conditions, look for any signs of punctures
new” - but they are not new. (such as nails or shards of glass) which might potentially lead
to a loss of pressure or a blowout. Bulging or cracking might
Fortunately, there is a also occur on old tires; make sure you roll your bike forward
very simple way to find in order to see all surface areas that come in contact with the
out the actual age of road.
the tire, starting from its
manufacture. Stamped
into the side of every
Check Your Tire Tread
tire is a date code, that Adequate tire tread not only ensures tire integrity, it allows
indicates the actual date water to be channeled away from the contact patch, which
of manufacture. It looks helps maintain grip under wet conditions.
something like this:
Using a quarter, ensure that when placed within the tread
In this case, it’s the number “4209”. In some cases, this groove, there’s enough tire tread to extend past the top of
will be prefixed with “DOT”, as in “DOT4209”. The first two Washington’s head. If it doesn’t, it’s probably time to replace
numbers in the code is the week of manufacture - 52 weeks in your tire.
a year, remember. The last two are the year - in this case, the
09 represents 2009. Tip - Go with George, NOT Abe.

This can be approximated to the following - this is for the year You may have heard about doing the “penny test” to see
2010, and it will change slightly from year to year, but for when it’s time to get new tires. Some experts want to toss that
the most part, this is how to convert the week number to the coin test in favor of the quarter. The penny test is simple. Hold
month: a penny so that you can see Abraham Lincoln’s head. Now
insert Lincoln’s portrait, scalp-side down, into a groove in your
CONTINUED...
November 2013 ThunderRoadsTennessee.com 15
 tire tread. If your can still see the top of his head, it’s time for by the pressure figures printed on the sidewall.
new tires. That works because the distance between the edge After checking tire pressure, inflate them using compressed
of a penny and the top of Lincoln’s head is about 2/32 of air until they reach the recommended pressure. If they’re over-
an inch (in normal speech, that would be 1/16 of inch, but inflated, simply bleed them by depressing the center of the
tire treads are measured in 32nds of an inch). But now some Schrader valve until they are properly inflated.
experts advise a more conservative approach. Instead of Lin-
coln’s head on a penny, use George Washington’s head on a If you check tires after a few hours of riding, anything more
quarter. That’s about 4/32, or 1/8, of an inch. In track tests than a 10% gain in pressure could indicate they’re working
conducted by the tire Web site TireRack.com, using a quarter too hard. If that’s the case, you’ll want to lighten the load
instead of a penny resulted in 24 percent shorter wet-road and/or slow down.
stopping distances. If you can see Washington’s wig, your
tires are as close as you’ll want to get to being bald.

Check Your Tire Pressure

Tire pressure is especially crucial on motorcycles, and han-
dling and ride quality can change dramatically with small
adjustments. Tires also wear more quickly when they’re not
properly inflated, adding yet another reason to check tire pres-
sure regularly.
The best time to check tire pressure is before you start riding
while the tires are cool; once the bike is in motion, tire temper-
atures warm up, which changes
the density and pressure of the
air inside.
Always use your owner’s
manual for recommended PSI THIS ARTICLE AND SO MUCH MORE CAN BE FOUND
levels. If you’re using non-stan- AT GOLDWINGDOCS.COM.
THUNDER ROADS OHIO WOULD LIKE TO THANK
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 SOOOO……
YOU WANT TO RIDE
THE TAIL OF THE
DRAGON?
BY JOEY LOVOIE speed limit because if you go around them any faster than
THUNDER ROADS MISSISSIPPI recommended, the only three options you have are either
going off the side of a mountain, running into a mountain, or
Some call it US 129…some call it The Dragon…whatever you blowing the curve- going outside your driving area and into
want to call it, it is about as close to heaven on earth as I have oncoming traffic.
ever been. I rode it for the first time in 2004 and have been 3. Know your bike and your skill set and ride within the limita-
back every year since then. There is a certain kind of magic tions of both. There are some motorcycle rental places in
up in those mountains. The eleven mile stretch of road known that area that will gladly take your money and let you rent
worldwide for its 318 curves (resembling a dragon’s tail- hence a bike to ride the Dragon. If that is an option you choose, I
the name) makes for a ride that is exhilarating, awe inspiring, highly recommend renting the bike for a long enough period
and humbling all at the same time. Some of the sharpest curves of time that you know how it performs and handles before
have been given names over the years…Gravity Cavity, Begin- you take it on the Dragon. Contrary to popular belief, sport
ner’s End, and Brake or Bust Bend just to name a few. bikes are not made for speed. They are made for handling.
4. Be courteous! US 129 is a public road - not a private race-
Those names have not been given lightly. Make no mistake track. There are other motorcyclists, cars, and trucks that
about it, the Dragon is a dangerous road. Fatalities are a fact travel it daily. There has always been some discontent be-
of life up there. The biggest mistakes I’ve witnessed fall into the tween the sport bike riders and the cruisers when it comes
“common sense” category. I’ve seen even well experienced rid- to the Dragon. I’ve ridden it both ways and can see the
ers lose their sensibilities while embarking on the amazingly ex- validity in both of their stands on the subject. Bottom line is
citing, yet still perilous journey that is known as riding the Tail of just to be courteous to everyone else on the road. If you’re
the Dragon. I’ve put together a small list of reminders for those on a sport bike, don’t pass folks when there’s a double yel-
of you that wish to take on the challenge of US 129. low line and don’t fly by them so fast that you put yourself
and them at risk. If you’re on a cruiser, don’t ride the middle
1. Wear your protective gear! As tempting as it is to let that of the road just to slow the sport bike behind you down.
fresh mountain air envelope you, doing so without the prop- Pull to the side and let them pass. You’re not going to teach
er clothing might make it the last air that you breathe. When anyone respect or the proper way to ride by putting both
I ride, I wear long pants, leather jacket, full face D.O.T. your lives at risk.
approved helmet, boots, and gloves. I have wrecked on 5. I’ve ridden the Dragon solo and I’ve ridden it with a group.
the Dragon before, but thanks to my protective clothing, I If you’re riding solo, keep in mind that there is no cell phone
walked away unscathed. service up in that stretch of the mountains. If you get hurt
2. The speed limits are set at the posted speeds for a reason! out there, you’re stuck until someone sees you, then goes
This is not to say that you have to act as if you were driving back down the mountain to get cell service and call for help,
Miss Daisy, but you do need to be aware that the speed and until help makes its way up the mountain to your lo-
limits set for those curves are there for your protection and cation. So be extra careful and aware of your surround-
the protection of others on the road. A lot of the curves ings! If you are riding with a group, make sure to have a
up there are called tight or “technical” curves. Follow the designated meet up spot in case anyone in the group gets

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 separated. Also be sure to still pay close attention to your Maintain your lane and keep your eyes on the road. They make
surroundings at all times. It’s easy to get caught up in just sure to stay out of the way of traffic and are situated off the road,
“following the leader” or looking at all the amazing scen- but they can inadvertently startle you if you’re not paying atten-
ery, but if you do that and the leader goes down, there’s a tion when you’re riding and happen to come up on them. Just
strong likelihood that you will go down as well. be aware that they are out there. They are there to capture that
6. Make sure your bike and all your gear is legal! You will moment of you being on the Dragon. You can purchase the pic-
be stopped for not wearing the proper helmet, having an tures from them if you would like. Their business cards are at
expired or missing tag, not having your tag mounted in the the local gift shops.
proper place, etc. Those tickets are highly expensive! If
you normally wear a novelty helmet, it is much more cost One of the last things I’d like to mention is the Tree of Shame
effective to stop along the way and buy a D.O.T. approved at Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort. It is a tree with a collection of
helmet rather than risk the cost of a ticket. various parts that have been left by people who have wrecked
on the Dragon. Some have been left by loved ones of those who
Another thing to be aware of is that there are several profes- have died while riding the Dragon. It serves as a reality check
sional photographers that are out there every day taking pictures of what can happen when you take on the challenge of riding
of riders as they go by. Don’t let yourself get distracted by them. those curves.

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And finally, it is a local legend that it is bad luck if you pur-
chase a sticker to put on your helmet, bike, vehicle or any-
where else BEFORE you ride the Dragon. Even if you’re not
superstitious by nature, why chance it? Ride it first, then buy
your sticker!

Ok, enough of the warnings! Time to move on to some fun

WOODY’S
stuff!

I’ve been asked several times which I prefer riding in the

mountains – my sport bike or my Harley. It’s a completely
different experience and I enjoy both immensely. The thrill
of the sport bike is always great…I started my motorcycling
MOTORSPORTS
hobby on sport bikes. Since having a Harley though, I’ve PARIS, TN
learned to appreciate the scenery a little more. It’s breathtak-
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ingly beautiful up there. Both bikes have Dragon, it serves as a central hub for
provided me with the “wind therapy” that all things going on.
makes every trip to the Dragon worthwhile.
I love the whole region up there. It is a Right across the street from the resort is
truly motorcycle friendly area. The local an independent Tail of the Dragon Gift
businesses thrive on the motorcycle com- Shop that has an expansive collection
munity’s visits to their area from all over of souvenirs, t-shirts, and maps. The
the world to ride up there. Be sure to stop map at the top of this article is courtesy
in and support them. You will always find of the owners, Ron and Nancy.
friendly faces, great food, and folks willing
to sit around a campfire at night swapping Because of how convenient and popu-
stories. lar the Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort is,
they book up fast. If you want to stay
When I go on vacation to the Dragon, I there, you need to call months in ad-
usually go first to an area in Georgia (re- vance to get a reservation. If they are
ferred to as the Georgia Loop by the lo- booked or if you just prefer a more rus-
cals) and ride Blood Mountain, which is in tic type accommodation, I highly rec-
between Blairsville, GA and Dahlonega, ommend the Punkin Center Motorcycle
GA. Dahlonega is a tourist town and is Resort run by two very good friends of
actually the site of the first American gold mine, Jody and Sherry Montgomery. It
rush in the country. It’s a wonderful area is comprised of individual cabins with
with quaint shops, antiques, great little res- clean beds and hot showers, but no
taurants, and some of the best local wines cable TV. There is a kitchen/bar where
you’ll find anywhere. On more recent trips you can go have a beer or soft drink
though, I started staying in Blairsville be- and watch TV if you would like. When
cause it’s not quite so touristy and has a I have stayed there in the past though,
real old town feel to it. I usually stay at I have preferred to just disconnect from
Seasons Inn and highly recommend it if the outside world and enjoy the beauty
you make your way up there. The owners of the surroundings. If you are staying
are very motorcycle friendly; the rooms are there, you’ve got to try the pizza. It is
always clean and nice; the rates are very reasonable; and they handmade and out of this world! Mr. Jody and Ms. Sherry are
provide nice little extras- such as rags to clean your bike. A great great people who will sit down with you and talk to you about any-
place to eat while in town is at the Hole in the Wall restaurant. thing under the sun. If you’re in the area, stop in and say hello!
Very unique place with great food.
I just can’t say enough about the natural beauty of the area, the
Once I’ve ridden Blood Mountain, I usually head on up to Deal’s friendliness of everyone you’ll encounter, or the thrill that you will
Gap, which usually takes me about an hour and a half. I always get from riding the Dragon. I fell in love with it on my first trip in
stop at Wheeler’s Performance shop and say hi and talk to a 2004, and it has been my choice destination for all my vacations
person I consider one of the best and friendliest motorcycle me- since then. If you haven’t been, make plans to go. As long as
chanics in that whole area! Folks, he is the man to see for all you use your common sense while riding, you won’t regret it!
your motorcycle needs! Now for lodging, there are a lot of places
to stay in that area, but for the best rates and the best access, www.wheelersperformance.com
I normally stay at Deal’s Gap Motorcycle Resort at the Dragon. www.dealsgap.com
The rates are very reasonable and it’s an interesting place to sit www.tailofthedragon.com
back and just watch the traffic when you’re not out riding. In the www.holeinthewallga.com
peak season there are hundreds of people a day coming in and www.seasons-inn.com
out and you get to talk to people from all over the world. Because www.us129photos.com
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 Dear Fellow Veterans and Patriots of Tennessee: works. By my calculation I should have three or four
motorcycles by now and be able to ride them when
I’m going to jump out there and raise something I want to. Maybe I should have told her the house
this month that has me at a high hover. It may be was shut down and we couldn’t afford to keep the
past history by the time this article appears but bathroom open until she approved my borrowing?
even so, it is food for thought and I believe there
is a lesson here someplace. As I write this we are To spend one trillion dollars you would have to
still under what is being termed a government spend 2.7 billion dollars a day for a whole year. It
shutdown. Near as I can tell, the government isn’t would be hard but I’d sure give it a try. One trillion
really shut down. When I turn on TV there are wall dollars would buy fifty million brand new $20,000
to wall politicians, the military is still capturing motorcycles. If our government had its stuff together
bad guys, some of America’s finest are giving they could have bought every biker in America an
their lives on foreign soil and the tax man is still acre of land in the first year, a deluxe garage in the
digging in my wallet. So is the government really second year, a big set of Snap-on tools in the third
shut down? I don’t think so. Shut down means I year, given everyone a new motorcycle in year four
can go where I want, when I want and nobody and this year we’d have $20,000 for gas money and
in government is around to tell me no. That’s not fun on the road. We wouldn’t be shut down at all we’d
happening. be racking up the miles big time. Next year we’d be
due for another new motorcycle or a big bore rebuild.
Have you ever been in a relationship where you
are putting those paychecks in the bank and What’s sad is that instead of going with the Bulldog
when you look in the checking account you find plan to mobilize America on two wheels they spent
the money is gone but there are new high heels the money and don’t have any for important things.
in the closet or Aunt Emma is thanking you for They don’t have a single motorcycle to show for all
that special figurine she received on her birthday that spending. Now we hear they spent the milk
that you knew nothing about? Well here is what I money and can’t afford to pay the families of dead
gather a government shutdown is; it’s when you soldiers what they agreed to pay them if they died
spent all the money and your borrowing is cut off. in service. What’s up with keeping World War II
vets from visiting their memorial or keeping any
Over the past several years our government has American from seeing a National Park? Whose park is
printed an extra trillion dollars of new money each it anyway? Don’t those parks belong to the American
year. They didn’t just go to Kinkos and print the people? When I was younger I was in the same
bills up, they also had to go to China or someplace situation the government is in now. I spent money
and borrow the money to back the bills they I didn’t have and then needed something important
printed. At my house we call that going and had to do without. Boy I had a great time but like
into debt. Last fall I asked the government, it catches up with you at some point
my wife if I could buy and you have to pay the piper but I never tried to tell
a new motorcycle and my neighbor he couldn’t use his driveway. I think
she said “NO DEBT!” If we should let our Congressman know we want a new
I was the government bike out of the next Trillion. What do you think?
I could just go print
enough for a bike and tell Keep the faith. Thank a vet for the freedoms we still
the bank to back it and enjoy and support politicians who will bring back
I’d be off riding. How cool the ones we’ve lost. Fly the flag of the people and be
to just decide you want a proud you’re an American. Hug the families of those
new bike and you get it. I still missing because their quest for closure has not
guess I’m going to have to ended. Live the good life and ride for those can’t.
do better at educating my
wife on how the world really – Bulldog

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NCOM BIKER NEWSBYTES
NEWS BYTES
Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish, motorcycling issues such as helmet laws.
National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) “Given the demands on your budget and the unique ability of the CDC
to address such pressing issues as heart disease, diabetes, cancer,
SPORTBIKERS ATTACK SUV IN NYC Alzheimer’s and a host of other conditions, and issues which afflict
millions of Americans and others around the globe, we encourage you
Headlines across America shrieked in condemnation over a road rage to direct your attention and resources to areas that are not currently
incident involving a swarm of sportbike riders in New York who were already being addressed elsewhere in the government,” wrote Petri in
caught on tape viciously attacking a family in an SUV, but according the letter he is requesting fellow members of Congress to co-sign.
to high-profile civil rights attorney Gloria Allred we haven’t heard the
whole story. With the government shutdown ending, now is the time to contact your
Congressional Representatives and ask them to sign onto Rep. Petri’s
Everything started when a driver bumped a biker on the Henry Hudson letter to the CDC.
Parkway in NYC and took off, sparking the chase and vicious assault that
followed. After the initial contact, the now-famous helmet cam footage NEW NEVADA LAW ALLOWS
that captivated the country shows a rider cutting in front of a Range Rover, MOTORCYCLISTS TO GO ON RED
slowing down and gesturing at the driver just before the SUV driver
Under a new law, motorcyclists will be allowed to go through red lights.
clipped his back tire. Following a brief exchange on the side of the road,
Starting October 1, if a motorcyclist comes to a red light at a signal
the SUV driver is seen hitting the gas and speeding off recklessly through
that doesn’t seem to be working or has failed to detect the motorcycle,
the crowd of bikers, running over one of them. A group of riders pursued
the rider will be allowed to go through. Assembly Bill 117 enables
the vehicle and miles later when it was forced to a halt in heavy traffic,
motorcyclists, moped, trimobile and bike riders to go through red lights
several of the bikers bashed in the windows and dragged the driver out
after waiting for two rounds of the signal without getting a green light.
and beat him in front of his wife and infant child.
The Nevada Highway Patrol said signals use sensors to detect metal,
Allred is representing rider Edwin “Jay” Mieses, the 33-year old father
which may make it more difficult to detect motorcycles than vehicles.
of two from Massachusetts who was ran over and left permanently
paralyzed by the SUV driver during his “escape”, and she told FOX The new law still requires motorcycles to stop at a light, and only
News during an October 8th interview on “Hannity” that; “First of all, proceed through a red if it’s safe. The state has launched a website to
what’s not being talked about is what happened several miles before educate people on the new law.
Edwin was run over, and we have evidence of this and police are Nevada joins a dozen other states that allow riders to proceed through
aware, that the SUV was in the right lane several miles before and malfunctioning red lights. Similar “dead red” laws have previously been
decided to move over into the center lane, HIT a bike and kept going enacted in Minnesota (2002), Tennessee (2003), Arkansas (2005), Idaho
and then several miles later hit a second rider and then ran over Edwin, (2006), Wisconsin (2006), North Carolina (2007), South Carolina (2008),
crushing him under the SUV without any warning as he was standing Missouri (2008), Oklahoma (2010), Kansas (2011), Virginia (2011) and
there trying to get everyone to move on.” Illinois (except Chicago - 2012). In Texas and California, state law requires
“Ticked off” by the media’s unfair portrayal of the events, Allred said stoplights to be fitted with sensors that detect motorcycles.
there’s no evidence of intimidation on the part of the bikers prior to
the accident and the subsequent attack, and riders insist that the SUV TEXAS BIKERS AND TRIKERS CELEBRATE A
driver was the aggressor. “He drove erratically and bumped the bike SUCCESSFUL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
on the side,” one rider told WABC TV, corroborating that the driver Previously in Texas, three-wheeled motorcycle training courses were
had already hit one motorcycle prior to the confrontation. “When he costly and not widely available, due to mandated motorcycle training
bumped that bike on the side, that biker became aggressive because curricula from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation that limited the flexibility
his life was in danger.” of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in approving otherwise
Three bikers have thus far been arrested for gang assault and other appropriate curricula.
crimes, but the SUV driver has not been charged as the case continues This was limiting for motorcyclists who do not wish to or cannot drive a
under investigation, so stay tuned. two-wheeled motorcycle (perhaps due to a physical disability) but want
to drive a three-wheeled cycle.
POSITIONING PLATES TO PERMIT
LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION S.B. 763, “AN ACT relating to motorcycle training, the enforcement of
certification standards for motorcycles, and the license requirements for a
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants three-wheeled motorcycle,” changes from mandatory to optional whether
to change the angle of motorcycle license plates and has requested curricula includes the curricula developed by a particular foundation, giving
comments on a proposed amendment to a safety standard on “lamps, DPS the flexibility to authorize other curricula that meet the statutory and
reflective devices and associated equipment to allow the license plate regulatory requirements of Texas.
mounting surface on motorcycles to be at an angle of up to 30 degrees
beyond vertical” (on horizontal installed plates). The new law also adds a three-wheeled restriction to the Class M
license of those Texans who take only a three-wheeled training course.
According to the agency, the change would bring the U.S. rule more Currently, a motorcyclist who has only taken a three-wheeled training
in line with European regulations, increase design flexibility without course can obtain a Class M license which permits them to legally
compromising safety or increasing costs, and allow license plate operate a two-wheeled motorcycle.
recognition technology used by law enforcement organizations to
continue reading license plate characters. “Another successful Legislative session for Texas Bikers, and Texas Trikes
too!,” announced Paul Landers, TMRAII Legislative Liaison and National
CDC ASKED TO BACK OFF MOTORCYCLE ISSUES Lt. Commander of the US Defenders/C.O.I.R. “For the first time, a new
classification for this group of three wheeled BIKERS. Personally, I feel this
Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) has authored a letter to the Centers builds unity and gives more support to our political initiatives, trike owners
for Disease Control requesting that the CDC stop investigating can now be a part of what we do and feel good about it!”
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NEW ILLINOIS POKER RUN LAW Riding Community can understand there is a serious problem with
this,” said Tiger Mike Revere in his report in the ABATE of Oklahoma
A new law meant to protect poker runs is creating frustration. House
newsletter. “In the meantime, club members who have been mistreated
Bill 2520, the “Poker Run Act”, was drawn up earlier this year because
at this point will be interacting with attorneys for possible litigation.”
of concerns that poker runs were a type of illegal gambling. The bill to
legalize poker runs for charities and Not For Profit organizations was Tiger Mike, who is the ABATE Liaison for the OK Confederation of
passed with overwhelming support and was signed into law in August, Clubs and also serves on the National Coalition of Motorcyclists
moving the fundraisers under the Illinois Charitable Games Act. (NCOM) board of directors, encourages any biker who experiences
discriminatory treatment to go to the Oklahoma Confederation of
However, the regulations means charities and poker run stops all need
Clubs website at: www.okcoc.net to download, print and submit a
to pay for a license. All locations involved are now required to pay a fee
Discrimination Complaint to NCOM, and advises that this issue will be
of $50 a year. The non-profit behind the event must have a permit that
discussed further during the NCOM Region 2 Conference scheduled for
costs $200. Any funds raised will be taxed at 3%.
November 22-23 at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City.
Motorcycle groups are now looking for a new solution. Poker runs bring
out bikers and bring in big dollars for charity causes, but many fear the GITMO FOR BIKIES
new law will put an end to many of the events. Bikers going to jail in Queensland will now be sent to a “bikie-only prison”
The push for change came when the motorcycle advocacy group, at the ultra-secure Woodford Correctional Centre as part of the Australian
ABATE of Illinois, wanted to protect poker runs, which some states are government’s push against “bikies”. The biker gang-only facility, which
cracking down on as illegal gaming. According to WSIL TV (ABC), the critics have compared with Guantánamo Bay, will form a core part of the
Illinois Department of Revenue says lawmakers didn’t ask for their help Newman Govt’s attempt to drive outlaw bikie gangs from Queensland.
in drafting the legislation so now the agency is enforcing those taxes Convicted outlaw motorcycle gang members will be kept in their cells
and fees, but they’re also talking with bill sponsors about finding a new for 23 hours a day at the centre, denied access to gym equipment,
category for poker runs. televisions and be subject to a more stringent regime of drug testing
Representative Rich Brauer has already drawn up a bill that would put and searches. All calls unrelated to their legal representation will be
poker runs under the jurisdiction of the county where they’re being held. monitored and their mail opened and censored while visitor contact will
be restricted to one hour a week. Bikie members already in Queensland
BIKER DISCRIMINATION AT OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR prisons will also be transferred to the new facility, which is aimed at
denying them the ability to use prison time to recruit new members and
On the 15th of September 2013, two members of The Horsemen MC widen their drug distribution networks says government sources.
out of Moore, OK went the State Fair of Oklahoma, walking past four
Oklahoma City police officers at the gates who watched the two of them Premier Campbell Newman told The Courier-Mail that the facility
buy tickets and enter the fair. They entered with club colors on and the will be an integral part of sweeping legislation to be introduced and
Police made eye contact but let them in. passed through State Parliament, adding that the new laws will
also automatically ban bikies from accessing bail and hand greater
About an hour into being there, a Sergeant of the OKC P.D. pulled them investigative powers to the Crime and Misconduct Commission. In
aside and told them to remove their cuts or colors, whereupon the two addition to mandatory enhanced prison sentences of up to 25 additional
Horsemen refused. The Police then told the two riders they had one years for gang members, the government is also considering tougher
chance to leave and if they didn’t, they would be arrested. The riders penalties for crimes committed in prison, including weapon offenses,
then agreed and started heading toward the gate. assaults and drug use, as well as stiffer penalties for prison staff caught
They told them they would like their ticket money back since there are no colluding with gang members.
signs posted informing motorcyclists they were not allowed to wear Colors Civil libertarians and members of the legal fraternity have condemned the
in the fair. They did get their ticket money back but had to give their personal proposed bikie crackdown as unnecessary, ill-conceived and arrogant.
information to the police so they could run their identity through to see if they
had any warrants. They took pictures of their vests and insignia, wanted to Thanks to Mike Davis of the NCOM Brothers Behind Bars (BBB)
list their tattoos and informed them that they were a “gang”. outreach for sharing this information.
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 HORSEPOWER BY THE RIVER 2 POKER RUN FOR PANCREATIC CANCER
Date: 11/01/2013 - 11/03/2013 Date: 11/02/2013 - 11/02/2013
Time: 8:00 AM Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Smith County Ag Center Carthage TN Location: The River Cafe No.4 Front Street Normandy
37030 TN 37360
Contact email: scookprost@yahoo.com Contact email: juliecobb1973@gmail.com
Contact phone: 615-489-3236 The First Poker Run “Benefiting the Nikki Mitchell
Custom Car, Truck , Bike, & Ratrod show and Foundation”.
swapmeet. 3 miles off exit 258 on I40. $100.00 Best Come out to support the NMF and their committment to
of show Vehicle sponsored by Music City Speed & the Cure of Pancreatic Cancer. Join us after the Run with
Nostalgia. $100.00 Best of Show Bike sponsored your family and friends for Live Music, Prizes, Food for
by T & A Cycles. sale at the River Cafe. Day of event Registration 900am.
Friday, November 1, 8am-8pm vendor setup. First Bike Out 1100am. Last Bike Out 1200pm. Check in
Saturday November 2, by 5:00pm. $25 per Bike. $15 per Extra Hand.
show hours 8am-3pm. 7am-12pm late vendor Registrations after October 19, 2013 are not guaranteed
setup. Car Registration, 8am-1pm. Cruise-in & a T-Shirt
Kickoff party at Timberloft Restraunt from 5pm-8pm (see event website for pre-registration info)
Saturday night. Sunday show hours 8am -3pm. Car
registration 8am-1pm. 19TH ANNUAL TOY PARADE RIDE
Sunday 3pm-awards. Also door prizes every 30 Date: 11/02/2013 - 11/02/2013
minutes. Special awards of $100.00 cash for best Time: 10:00 AM
of show vehicle and best of show bike. Admission is Location: Centennial Park 2500 West End Ave Nashville
$15.00 adults and $5.00 children. 10 and under free. TN 37203
Swapmeet 10x10 booth is $25.00 each. Call Shawn Contact phone: 615-256-0737
cook for more details. There will be coffee, drinks, and baked goods before
the ride. Kickstands up at 1:00 pm. After Party with
6TH ANNUAL MID SOUTH MARINE CORPS food & drinks, live music and more. All Bikes and Riders
RESERVE TOYS FOR TOTS MOTORCYCLE RUN Welcome. Ride benefits the Metro Police Dept Charities.
Date: 11/02/2013 - 11/02/2013 Cash donation and Educational Toys requested.
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Location: Marine Corps Reserve Center 3114 Jackson
Ave Memphis TN 38112 THE MUSIC CITY MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Contact email: missymiss532@yahoo.com Date: 11/09/2013 - 11/10/2013
Contact phone: 901-573-1293 Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
(Vehicles welcome, too!) Food and drinks provided at Location: Williamson Ag Expo 4215 Long Lane Franklin
staging. Local marines manning the grills. Escorted TN 37064
ride starts at 1:00 PM. Ends at Naval Support Activity Contact email: info@musiccitymotorcycleshow.com
Mid-South, Millington Morale, Welfare and Recreation Contact phone: 770-279-9899
N-82 Gym South Parking Lot. The Music City Motorcycle Show roars into town this
Marines and Sailors will be present to receive the November for the first time ever! The show will feature
toys. NO entry fee. Just a new unwrapped toy from domestic and import motorcycles presented by local
each participant. All bikes and patches welcome. All dealers as well as over 200 vendor booths from all
toys donated to the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys over the country selling hundreds of products for the
for Tots Program to be distributed to local needy motorcycle community at discount prices. Plus custom
children for Christmas. builders and show features. All Indoors! Family Friendly
- Our shows are a great time for the whole family and
EAGLE TOY RUN will have entertainment for the kids.
Date: 11/02/2013 - 11/02/2013 A complete list of entertainment can be found on the
Time: 12:00 PM website closer to the show. Hours: Saturday 10-7,
Location: Appleton H-D 2501 Highway 41A Bypass Sunday 10-6
Clarksville TN 37043
Contact email: appletonharleyda@aol.com FLAGS4VETS VETERANS DAY EVENT
Contact phone: (931) 648-1607 Date: 11/09/2013 - 11/09/2013
Eagle Toy Run consists of everyone coming together Time: 11:00 AM
to support our military, retired, veterans, and active Location: Breckinridge Schoo. 1351 Payne St Louisville,
military. We will all meet at Appleton’s ride out to Kentucky 40206
Ft.Campbell to drops the toys off and return to Contact email: moore@theusflag.com
Appleton’s for a live concert, food and drinks! Contact phone: 502-931-0374
Louisville Volunteers Needed to help place flags on

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7,000 Veterans Graves at Cave Hill Cemetery. This kid- EASYRIDERS BIKE SHOW TOUR 2014 - NASHVILLE
friendly event is free to everyone. You must park your Date: 02/01/2014 - 02/01/2014
car at Breckinridge School which is within 50 feet of the Time: 9:00 AM
U.S. Military Section of Cave Hill Cemetery. We will pass Location: Nashville Convention Center 601 Commerce
out grave flags, then enter the cemetery as a group St Nashville TN 37203
at 11am. DO NOT ENTER CAVE HILL BY ANY OTHER Contact email: info@easyridersevents.com
GATE. There are 670 graves of Unknown Soldiers from Contact phone: 800-962-9857
Kentucky that we will Honor during this Remembrance The Biggest, Badest Bike Show in North America!
and Flag-In. Strollers and wargons are OK. No bikes or Featuring the World’s Top Bike Builders. The Industries
pets allowed. Top Manufacturing Reps Showing of all of the Industries
Latest Products. Live Music from your Favorite Bands.
BENEFIT FOR ROB AT SKULLYS BIKER BAR Peoples Choice and Judged Classes - Your chance to
Date: 11/13/2013 - 11/13/2013 have Your Bike Featured in One of Our Magazines. Visit
Time: 6:00 PM the Easyriders Events website for complete details, and
Location: Skullys Saloon 333 Swinging Bridge Rd Old exhibitor & competitor information.
Hickory TN 37138
Benefit for fallen rider Rob from Arcanum designs.The BOOGIE HOLLAR (formerly known as Hawg Holler
Australian dude who makes the silver puzzle rings with Bike Fest)
his wife. Rob died in a bike wreck about a month ago Date: 05/01/2014 - 05/04/2013
and left his widow with tons of medical bills Time: 9:00 AM
This is our way of helping out. Everyone over 21 is Location: 164 Clay Farm Lane Atwood TN 38220
welcome. Celebrity guest appearances, over $3,000 of Contact email: hclark1@twlakes.net
merchandise to be raffled Contact phone: (931) 498-2250
including PASSES TO FREE BIKE RALLIES FOR AN Come join the fun at this 126 acre biker park with
ENTIRE YEAR!!! paved roads, hot showers, and vast camping areas.
100% OF EVERYTHING GOES TO HIS WIDOW TACY, Enjoy a weekend full of live music, great food, vendors,
NOTHING IS HELD BACK! field events, stage contests, and more. Don’t miss out
on the Saturday morning poker run!
NASHVILLES BIKERTON 21 AND UP ONLY - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Date: 11/13/2013 - 11/13/2013 This event is now under new management by the same
Time: 5:00 PM folks who bring you the June Bug Boogie
Location: Skullys Saloon 333 Swinging Bridge Rd. Old Look more more details soon!!!
Hickory TN 37138
Contact email: www.bikerthon.com/ TENNESSEE STATE HOG RALLY 2014
Free Event - Everyone Over 21 Welcome. Date: 05/27/2014 - 05/31/2014
Live Music, Food, Charity Auction, Celebrity Time: 9:00 AM
Appearances and Lots More Location: Cookeville TN
Featured bands include Geneva & Phoenix Rising Contact phone: 615-255-3442
The 2014 Tennessee State H.O.G. Rally is in Cookeville,
TENNESSEE MOTORAMA TN
Date: 01/04/2014 - 01/05/2014 There will be Music, Vendors, Activities, Multiple choices
Time: 9:00 AM in Lodging, Restaurants and so much more!
Location: Middle Tennessee Expo Center 1230 Park Ave For more details on a list of Scheduled Activities,
Murfreesboro TN 37130 Registration details, Directions, Lodging Information,
Contact email: scooter@bothbarrelspromotions.com Common FAQ’s and more, Please visit the website.
Contact phone: 615-364-1828
Hosted by Both Barrels Promotions & Grease Monkey JUNE BUG BOOGIE
Magazine. Huge Swap Meet, Car/Motorcycle Show. Date: 06/19/2014 - 06/22/2014
Time: 9:00 AM
ANNUAL TUCKESSEE HOG CHAPTERS Location: 115 Waterloo Road Cookeville TN 37501
POLAR BEAR RUN Contact email: boogie@junebugboogie.com
Date: 01/04/2014 - 01/04/2014 Contact phone: 931.498.2250
Time: 10:00 AM The Famous June Bug Boogie Spring Rally is the Wildest
Location: Appleton H-D 2501 Highway 41A Bypass Biker Party in Tennessee! Bike Games & Field Events,
Clarksville TN 37043 Wild Contests Every Day, Live Bands All Weekend Long
Contact phone: (931) 648-1607 & A Whole Lot More!!! Located on private property with
General Ride. Make this your first ride of 2014! free camping, free hot showers, vendors, ice sold on
location. Biker Bar on location. Adults Only, 21 or older
to enter! Check back often for updates on the schedule
and entertainment!
Be sure to check all the ads in the magazine for any additional events.
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KNOXVILLE, TN 865-621-9836
Two women friends had gone for a girl’s night out Ask for KENNY or TONY
to a quaint Pub in the neighborhood. Both were very
faithful and loving wives, however they had gotten A father walks into a restaurant with his young son. He
over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers. gives the young boy 3 nickels to play with to keep him
Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to pee, occupied.
so they stopped in the cemetery. Suddenly, the boy starts choking, going blue in the face.
One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought The father realizes the boy has swallowed the nickels
she would take off her panties and use them. and starts slapping him on the back. The boy coughs up
Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair 2 of the nickels, but keeps choking. Looking at his son,
of panties and did not want to ruin them. the father is panicking, shouting for help.
She was lucky enough to squat down next to a grave A well-dressed, attractive, and serious looking woman in
that had a wreath with a ribbon on it, so she proceeded a blue business suit is sitting at the coffee bar reading
to wipe with the ribbon. a newspaper and sipping a cup of coffee. At the sound
After the girls finished their “pee break” they of the commotion, she looks up, puts her coffee cup
staggered home, laughing all the way. down, neatly folds the newspaper and places it on it on
The next day one of the woman’s husband was con- the counter, gets up from her seat and makes her way,
cerned that his normally sweet and innocent wife was unhurried, across the restaurant.
still in bed hung over at noon, so he phoned the other Reaching the boy, the woman carefully drops his pants;
husband and said: takes hold of the boy’s testicles and starts to squeeze
“These girl nights have got to stop! I’m starting to sus- and twist, gently at first and then ever so firmly. After a
pect the worst. few seconds the boy convulses violently and coughs up
My wife came home with no panties!!’ the last nickel, which the woman deftly catches in her
That’s nothing’ said the other husband, ‘Mine came back free hand.
with a card stuck to her ass that said..... Releasing the boy’s testicles, the woman hands the nickel
‘From all the guys at Fire Station 727. to the father and walks back to her seat at the coffee bar
without saying a word.
As soon as he is sure that his son has suffered no ill effects,
A woman went to the doctor’s office and was seen by the father rushes over to the woman and starts thanking
one of the new young doctors. After about four minutes her saying, “I’ve never seen anybody do anything like that
in the examination room, she started screaming and ran before, it was fantastic. Are you a doctor? “
down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked “No,” the woman crisply replied, “I’m with the Internal
what the problem was, and she told him her story. After Revenue Service.”
listening, he told her to sit down and relax in another
room. The older doctor marched down the hallway to the
The mother-in-law dropped in after shopping to find her
back where the first doctor was and demanded, “What’s
son-in-law angry and hurriedly packing his suitcase.
the matter with you? Mrs. Terry is 63 years old, she has
“What happened?” she asked anxiously.
four grown children and seven grandchildren, and you
“What happened? I’ll tell you what happened. I sent an
told her she was pregnant?”
email to my wife --- your daughter --- telling her I was
The new doctor continued to write on his clipboard and,
coming home a day early from my fishing trip. I got
without looking up, said, “Does she still have the hiccups?”
home ...and guess what I found? Your daughter, in bed
with a naked guy! This is unforgiveable, the end of our
A woman was leaving to visit her sick sister and told her marriage. I’m done. I’m leaving forever!”
husband she wanted thier house cleaned spic and span “Calm down, calm down!” said his mother-in-law.
when she returned. She retuned home about a week “There’s something very odd about that. It’s not like
later and her hubby Jeb and his best her to mess things up like this. There must be a simple
buddy Merle had a case of beer bout’ knocked out. explanation. I’ll go speak to her and find out what hap-
“Go look and see darlin’, the house is cleaner than a pened.” A few minutes later, the mother-in-law came
cat’s ass”. The woman came out, holding a cat with a big back with a big smile and said, “I told you there must be
clump of s**t hanging from its’ butt and said; a simple explanation - she didn’t never git your dang e
“It saddens me to say this cat’s ass wins.....paws down. mail is all.
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