What a strange day. For our countrymen in Iraq, a tough battle. On the positive side of the fence, our men have their hearts in the right place. Here at home, motorcycle events have been impacted by the Laughlin fight including the decade old Beach Ride. It was shut down last year by Ventura, and this kid’s charity suffered. Today the Beach ride found a venue on the edge of the Long Beach Harbor. This event supports the Exceptional Childrens Foundation. It felt good to stand on the grassy knoll next to the Queen Mary and discuss the coast ride that will rock the harbor on Sept. 7. I’ll keep you posted.
Just when you think the world is going to shit in a handbag, good shit happens. Let’s get to the news.
Man Disagrees With Bandit
I have to disagree with “bandit” Ball re. loud pipes. The major, by far, reason for car-scooter accidents is “I didn’t see him”. Anyone in a car with the windows closed, the air conditioner on, and the radio blasting, let alone a cell phone in use will not hear Mr. badass.
High visibility is a better way to go. I have put 38 years into two-wheel travel, and I try to never get close enough to worry about what the cager hears. However, what the average citizen hears as loud-pipes goes through town is a nuisance. Finally, freedom is a poor analogy for loud pipes, it is true we are turning into a nation of sheep, but a sheep with loud pipes ain’t the answer.
–Snowman
Okay, so we should run fluorescent vests, flashing lights AND loud pipes. Freedom is about loud pipes if you want to run ’em. It’s also about looking like a goofball with a metallic orange vest. Whatever. That’s what freedom is all about. –Bandit
A Sad Day For A Denver Brother
Denver Arlin’s father passed on March 13th, 2003. He lived 85 years . The funeral was the 17th of March in Ames Iowa…
“We give thanks to everyones thoughts and prayers at this time,” Arlin and Donna said. Denver is the long time owner of Two Wheelers in Denver, Sturgis and Daytona. Arlin and Donna
Bandit’s Cantina Is Looking For A Few Good Women
We are interest in hot shots of babes with bikes, Tattoos or just looking extremely hot. We will run one shot per girl in the Cantina Babe section. We need a release, so you must contact us and each girl must be 18 or over. Topless is not necessary but cool.
This is Trisha a topless smiling addition to the Babe area and we love her t-shirt so we’re adding her delicate curves to the digital Discovery area in T-shirts of the year.
“Hope you like them!” Trish said after sending us three images, and we’re guaranteed to use them all.
Lawless Relationship Advice
A married couple was lying in bed one night. The wife had curled up ready to go to sleep and the husband put his bed lamp on to read a book. As he was reading, he would periodically reach over to his wife and fondle her “kitty.”
He did this a few times but only for a very short time each time. He would then stop and resume reading his book.
The wife gradually became aroused and thought that her husband was seeking some response before going any further. She got up and started stripping in front of him. The husband was confused and asked:” What are you doing taking your clothes off?”
The wife replied, ‘you were playing with my kitty. “I thought you were trying to give me the hint you wanted to make love tonight?!”
The husband said,” No, not at all.” The wife then asked, “Well, why the hell were you touching me here then!”
The husband replied, “I was just wetting my fingers so I could turn the page.
–from Rogue
Segal Fine Art Expands Their Line-Up
Here are the latest images from our stable of official H-D artists. Call with any questions. ( Available as limited edition prints)
Ron Copple
800-999-1297
Beach Ride Update Representatives from Ventura Parks & Rec (Ranger Ann, etc.) were contacted as references for our applications to Frazier Park and the Ventura Fairgrounds. To our disappointment and chagrin, both venues turned us down based on their comments even though ECF had support from other officials and community groups.
We were working to have Beach Ride 2003 on August 31 at the Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach. The date of Sunday, September 7 opened up and we asked to have our event date switched from the original date of August 31 to the preferred date of Sunday, September 7 for BEACH RIDE 2003. We believe most of those who will attend the long weekend H-D anniversary party in Milwaukee in late August will be back in town by Sept. 7.
Several committee members will meet at the Queen Mary Events Park to discuss logistics to get a better idea of the acreage and where to set up all components for Beach Ride 2003. We will also discuss a project that will hopefully generate additional income and publicity: motorcycle raffle. If you would like to join us for this on-site meeting, it will be Sunday, March 23, 1-3.
After the on-site meeting, I will follow up with Queen Mary representatives. We will convene a beach ride committee general meeting in April. Many thanks; we look forward to seeing you soon, and at ECF fund raising special events*.
Carmela Anne Burke, MPA
Director of Development
Exceptional Children?s Foundation (ECF)
(310) 845-8060
DNA joke from Rogue
EBay Recommendation
I added this to all my Auctions NO INTERNATIONAL SALES..USA BIDDERS ONLY.SEMPER FI. Next will be be F….Canada F….Germany F….Russia F….France and F… everyone else who is not with us…FTW and I hope no one like`s it…………..
–from Bob T.
Now From Bob’s Brother In Hawaii
I been fishing lately and it’s been good, yesterday 3/22/03 was great. I hooked up to a 450 lb. Marlin at 9 a.m. Had it in the boat by 10 am. and by noon we caught a shit load of Mahi Mahi. Water was rough, but it was a great day, glad to be well again. Also got my chopper passed by the inspection on Friday so it will be on the road this week. I feel very lucky, especially with what’s going on in the world right now, hope all is good for you guys.
–Chris T.
Hell, It’s Sunday. Let’s Have Religion
A modern, Orthodox, Jewish couple, preparing for a religious wedding, meets with their rabbi for counseling.
The rabbi asks if they have any last questions before they leave.
The man asks, “Rabbi, we realize it’s tradition for men to dance with men, and women to dance with women at the reception. But, we’d like your permission to dance together.”
“Absolutely not,” says the rabbi. “It’s immodest. Men and women always dance separately.”
“So after the ceremony I can’t even dance with my own wife?”
“No,” answered the rabbi. “It’s forbidden.”
Well, okay,” says the man, “What about sex? Can we finally have sex?”
“Of course!,” replies the rabbi. “Sex is a mitzvah (good thing) within marriage, to have children!”
“What about different positions?” asks the man?
“No problem,” says the rabbi. “It’s a mitzvah!”
“Woman on top?” the man asks.
“Sure,” says the rabbi. “Go for it! It’s a mitzvah!”
“Doggy style?”
“Sure! Another mitzvah!”
“On the kitchen table?”
“Yes, yes! A mitzvah!”
“Can we do it on rubber sheets with a bottle of hot oil, a couple of vibrators, a leather harness, a bucket of honey and a porno video?”
“You may indeed. It’s all a mitzvah!”
“Can we do it standing up?”
“No.” says the rabbi.”
“Why not?” asks the man.
“Could lead to dancing!”
–from Nuttboy
RIVER WALK
There’s this blonde out for a walk. She comes to a river and sees another blonde on the opposite bank.
“Yoo-hoo!” she shouts, “How can I get to the other side?”
The second blonde looks up the river then down the river and shouts back, “You ARE on the other side.”
–from Rev CarlR
Cantina Health Alert
[Bloomberg News Service]: A terrible diet and a room with no ventilation are being blamed for the death of a man who was killed by his own gas. An autopsy showed large amounts of methane gas in his system. His diet had consisted primarily of beans and cabbage.
It was just the right combination of foods, and the man died in his sleep from breathing the poisonous cloud hanging over his bed.
According to the article, “He was a big man with a huge capacity for creating this deadly gas.” Three of the rescuers got sick and one was hospitalized.
A brother sent us these shots of his FXR. We asked him to create a feature on his scoot in the Reader’s Showcase area. It’s designed to allow you to post bikes, create your own feature and tell the world your story, or the bike’s.
Knock off and have a drink–A woman with only half her clothes on just delivered a Jack to my Panhead desk. I’ve got deadlines for HORSE and Cruising Ride hanging over my head, but to hell with them. I’m going to watch the Academy Awards and think, supportive thoughts, about all our brothers and sisters overseas. It’s tough when good men and women are trying to do the right thing in front of the entire world and the bad guys are evil punks. Kick some ass and come home soon guys and girls.
Meanwhile, let’s hold down the fort for them here.
Ride Forever,
–Bandit
