The Next Harley?
01/10/08 12:05
I ran across this today. This is not a joke. This guy actually built this thing and flew it! 
Come on now, shouldn't Harley had invented this? With some loud jets, black paint, leather jacket and boots made for cruising around town.
Instead of a bar-hopping ride, it would be a cloud-busting ride. Do you really think that helmet will protect you in the case of a crash? Or is that in case of a flock of ducks or seagulls? Hey at least ducks aren't on their cell phones, drinking coffee, putting on make-up or eating a hamburger while they are flying! Seems a lot safer in the sky than on the road! All I know is this: After hitting all those bugs, this guy needs a Air Shammy "jetpack" dryer!!!
Come on now, shouldn't Harley had invented this? With some loud jets, black paint, leather jacket and boots made for cruising around town.
Instead of a bar-hopping ride, it would be a cloud-busting ride. Do you really think that helmet will protect you in the case of a crash? Or is that in case of a flock of ducks or seagulls? Hey at least ducks aren't on their cell phones, drinking coffee, putting on make-up or eating a hamburger while they are flying! Seems a lot safer in the sky than on the road! All I know is this: After hitting all those bugs, this guy needs a Air Shammy "jetpack" dryer!!!
Riding to Sturgis with Your Buds
20/09/08 16:44
Some friends of mine recently rode up to Sturgis. Ron and his awesome wife Darlene are two of my favorite people. The kind of brother and sister you feel comfortable with. In their company, you just feel like you are home. Here is a picture Ron sent me this past week from his travels.
This picture sums up so much about bikers. Someone is always watching your front and guarding your back. Bikers are a unique species of human that only God could have designed. On the outside, we may appear rough with our tattoos, long hair or shaved heads, leather, bandanas, colors and loud bikes. But I have seen the hardest of the hard-core biker cry at a benefit for terminally ill children. I have seen thousands of dollars donated in time and money by bikers. I have seen a biker jump in his truck and drive a few hours to pick up a buddy who was broken down on the side of the road. I have seen bikers slow down and check on me when I am pulled over on the side of the freeway. Are bikers the ultimate rebel? Maybe. But I do know this - Bikers are the first to stand up for America; they are the first to open their wallets to a need; they are the first to help someone out; and they are the first to defend those who cannot protect themselves. Thanks Ron for the great picture and for reminding me what is great about America.
This picture sums up so much about bikers. Someone is always watching your front and guarding your back. Bikers are a unique species of human that only God could have designed. On the outside, we may appear rough with our tattoos, long hair or shaved heads, leather, bandanas, colors and loud bikes. But I have seen the hardest of the hard-core biker cry at a benefit for terminally ill children. I have seen thousands of dollars donated in time and money by bikers. I have seen a biker jump in his truck and drive a few hours to pick up a buddy who was broken down on the side of the road. I have seen bikers slow down and check on me when I am pulled over on the side of the freeway. Are bikers the ultimate rebel? Maybe. But I do know this - Bikers are the first to stand up for America; they are the first to open their wallets to a need; they are the first to help someone out; and they are the first to defend those who cannot protect themselves. Thanks Ron for the great picture and for reminding me what is great about America.
Sturgis Rally~Got to Love Politicians
20/09/08 16:24
You got to love politicians. They seem to always know when to show up and talk. Sometimes they say the wrong things and are immortalized forever on youtube. Other times, you witness something historical. I found this picture on the internet the other day and thought it would go good with a speech John McCain gave. McCain decided to attend the Sturgis rally because Americans were there. Nothing is more American than the freedom of riding. 
I fell in love with my country when I was a prisoner in someone else's. I loved it not just for the many comforts of life here. I loved it for its decency; for its faith in the wisdom, justice and goodness of its people. I loved it because it was not just a place, but an idea, a cause worth fighting for. I was never the same again. I wasn't my own man anymore. I was my country's.
I'm not running for president because I think I'm blessed with such personal greatness that history has anointed me to save our country in its hour of need. My country saved me. My country saved me, and I cannot forget it. And I will fight for her for as long as I draw breath, so help me God.
If you find faults with our country, make it a better one. If you're disappointed with the mistakes of government, join its ranks and work to correct them. Enlist in our armed forces. Become a teacher. Enter the ministry. Run for public office. Feed a hungry child. Teach an illiterate adult to read. Comfort the afflicted. Defend the rights of the oppressed. Our country will be the better, and you will be the happier. Because nothing brings greater happiness in life than to serve a cause greater than yourself.
I'm going to fight for my cause every day as your president. I'm going to fight to make sure every American has every reason to thank God, as I thank Him: that I'm an American, a proud citizen of the greatest country on earth, and with hard work, strong faith and a little courage, great things are always within our reach. Fight with me. Fight with me.
Fight for what's right for our country.
Fight for the ideals and character of a free people.
Fight for our children's future.
Fight for justice and opportunity for all.
Stand up to defend our country from its enemies.
Stand up for each other; for beautiful, blessed, bountiful America.
Stand up, stand up, stand up and fight. Nothing is inevitable here. We're Americans, and we never give up. We never quit. We never hide from history. We make history.
Thank you, and God bless you.
All Motorcycle Owners Need to Vote
11/09/08 10:41
I got an email this week that I need to share with you. Being a biker and a business owner, I have to weigh all the issues associated with voting for our next President and VP candidates. We can argue the issues about the economy, the war in Iraq, oil prices, health care, etc. all we want till we are blue in the face. (Being from Kentucky, blue is the state color because of UK).
But someone once said that a picture is worth 1,000 words. So I present two pictures to you and you can decide who you want to vote for!
But someone once said that a picture is worth 1,000 words. So I present two pictures to you and you can decide who you want to vote for!
RIding is Good for the Soul
05/09/08 12:36
There is nothing better for your soul than a good, long ride on your motorcycle. Someone once said "Sometimes it takes a full tank of gas before you can think straight." I agree with that.
Ever feel like you want the world to stop so you can get off? There is no better way to do some deep thinking than when you are riding. My bike does not have a CD player so every time I ride is thinking time. It is head clearing time. It is time for me to reground myself. I think about the priorities in my life : God, my family and my friends. It is just my motorcycle and me; and a full tank of gas.
I think about how blessed I am to have such a beautiful and incredible wife. I think about my children and how I would lay down my life for them. I think about how blessed I am to live in a country that has so many freedoms.
Some people drink till they forget their problems. I ride till I realize how small my problems are.
My problems are shrinking with every mile.
1/2 tank left to go.
I am a blessed man.
Ever feel like you want the world to stop so you can get off? There is no better way to do some deep thinking than when you are riding. My bike does not have a CD player so every time I ride is thinking time. It is head clearing time. It is time for me to reground myself. I think about the priorities in my life : God, my family and my friends. It is just my motorcycle and me; and a full tank of gas.
I think about how blessed I am to have such a beautiful and incredible wife. I think about my children and how I would lay down my life for them. I think about how blessed I am to live in a country that has so many freedoms.
Some people drink till they forget their problems. I ride till I realize how small my problems are.
My problems are shrinking with every mile.
1/2 tank left to go.
I am a blessed man.
Patriot Guard Riders and Kentucky Law
28/08/08 08:33
I was researching the ACLU website today and ran across an article on a 2006 Kentucky law that was passed to limit speech at funerals. The ACLU took the case and won citing the 2nd amendment for Freedom of Speech. The part that struck me was that the law was written so broadly that, according to the ACLU article, it could have prevented the Patriot Guard Riders from "being close enough to support the families of soldiers who have died in Iraq during military funeral protests."
While I do not always support the fights which the ACLU enters, I will always defend the rights of Americans to Freedom of Speech - even if I do not agree with the method they choose to exercise that freedom. What makes America great is the Rights and Protections we have under our Constitution. No other country has these rights.
In my humble opinion, anyone who would protest a military funeral is an idiot. The rights that protester is exercising was fought for and defended by soldiers - many of whom gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect that right.
I am a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and recommend to all bikers that they look into supporting this organization. You can find them at Patriotguard.org
God Bless America!
While I do not always support the fights which the ACLU enters, I will always defend the rights of Americans to Freedom of Speech - even if I do not agree with the method they choose to exercise that freedom. What makes America great is the Rights and Protections we have under our Constitution. No other country has these rights.
In my humble opinion, anyone who would protest a military funeral is an idiot. The rights that protester is exercising was fought for and defended by soldiers - many of whom gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect that right.
I am a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and recommend to all bikers that they look into supporting this organization. You can find them at Patriotguard.org
God Bless America!