So where are you this weekend?

<i><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Grande</span> Prairie's Mighty Peace HOG Chapter is hosting a poker run today at 9 am at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Grande</span> Prairie Harley for those around here with no major travel plans.</span></span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm going to drop in but work prevents me from riding - that slave driver I work for says I can't go play.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope that no matter where you ride this weekend that you will stay safe and ride like they are all out to get you.</span><br /> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></i> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b></i>

So where are you this weekend?

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A great ride to Fox Creek

<b><span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yesterday I went to Fox Creek to train a couple of new sales people.</span></i></span></b><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I rode with Cindy and we had a great trip.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The weather was amazing - 31 degrees!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are lucky enough to be riding today - have a great one, if like me you are chained to your work, hopefully your 6/49 retirement program kicks in....</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Ride like they are out to get you!</span></i><br /> <b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></b> <b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></i></b>

A great ride to Fox Creek

Yesterday I went to Fox Creek to train a couple of new sales people. I rode with Cindy and we had a great trip. The weather was amazing -...

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Canadian Roger Goldammer does it again!

<span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Wow - what wonderful news to wake up to - Roger <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Goldammer</span> is crowned for his third time as World Champion of Custom Bike Building! Makes me really wish that I could have gone to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sturgis</span> as planned!</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Congratulations Roger, if anyone in the custom industry deserves this win - you do.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Goldmember</span> is a fabulous bike and in one discussion that I had with Roger not all that long ago he proclaimed that this machine was the most fun to build and ride. I know Roger and for him, the ultimate meaning of this Championship is the fact that this bike is a World Record Holder at the Bonneville Salt Flats and now a World Championship of Custom Bike Building winner.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes, Roger <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Goldammer</span> from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Kelowna</span> BC has proven once again that he is the BEST Builder in the WORLD!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">CONGRATULATIONS and thank you Roger for once again bringing the focus of millions to Canada, your achievement is a proud moment for all Canadians.</span></i>

Canadian Roger Goldammer does it again!

Wow - what wonderful news to wake up to - Roger Goldammer is crowned for his third time as World Champion of Custom Bike Building! Makes me...

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Calling all members

<i><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are a registered member on our site we want to hear from you!</span></span></span></i><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Submit your customer service story, your favorite day or destination ride, add your favorite event to our calendars, submit event and community news and stories....</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you aren't a registered member yet - do you know what you are missing?</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Come help us create the best information source for all things Canadian Motorcycling.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If your sport, discipline, club , team or community aren't represented on <a href="http://www.bustedknucklenews.com/">www.bustedknucklenews.com</a> or <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> it's only because you aren't involved!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We'll publish, promote and generally help get your message out to other riders.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Helping the rider community connect is what we are all about - so come join us today - it's free!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have a safe day and remember to ride like they are out to get you!</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b></i>

Calling all members

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Sometimes I wonder...

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have you read some of the latest news on <a href="http://www.bustedknucklenews.com/">www.bustedknucklenews.com</a> ?<br /></span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Man it's depressing how many injury accidents motorcycles have been involved in.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What's most depressing is the fact that so many involve motorists who "didn't see" the motorcycle and equally disturbing, the number involving speed and alcohol.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I do hope all riders here in Canada know about AIM -Can - the Alliance for Injured Motorcyclists and that you are card holding members. If not, perhaps it's time to set up a chapter in your community.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">AIM-Can is all about riders helping each other out at the time of an accident and beyond - a coordinated effort to help a rider with the practical day to day needs - for more information on AIM-Can and how to be involved go to <a href="http://www.aimcan.com/">http://www.aimcan.com/</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Please, ride like they are out to get you as it appears they are!</span></i><br /> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></i> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b></i>

Sometimes I wonder...

Have you read some of the latest news on www.bustedknucklenews.com ? Man it's depressing how many injury accidents motorcycles have be...

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Getting Involved - your community needs you!

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have been asking for input and help on the community web site <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> in the forum under "Brainstorming and Ideas) No one appears to have any feedback....</span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So am I to assume that I am doing what my community wants and I don't need to fix anything or do I assume that I am heading in the wrong direction and no one knows how to tell me?</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Both Ali and I want to keep improving things. We want to see the site and all of its sub sites be a valuable resource for the community, by the community. How in the heck do we accomplish that task? </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I know we are all busy people BUT I can't read minds. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How do I get people to get involved? What am I missing? What I am I doing that could be improved? I know I am not alone in my quest for participation and feedback. I am a member of the Board of Directors for the Peace Country AIM-Can Chapter - getting people to attend meetings and have input and getting volunteers and assistance for our events can be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sooo</span> very tough.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am not alone - I hear the exact same complaints from the other charities, the riding clubs, the event coordinators, here is a small sample of some of the things I hear:</span><br /> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"I gave out 80 tee shirts to volunteers and 13 actually did the job they signed up to do, the rest either never showed up again or they spent the weekend getting drunk."</span></li> <li><br /></li> <li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"We put out a call for help with a fundraiser and got 3 people, we have 60 plus members!"</span></li> <li><br /></li> <li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"I am so tired of hearing what a great job I do, I'd gladly share in the praise if I could just get some help."</span></li> <li><br /></li> <li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">"I am so tired of hearing complaints about the different aspects of our riding club rally - everyone says they want one, but no one gets involved with the planning. How can I give them what they want if all I ever hear is what they don't want?"</span></li> </ul> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes - everyone is busy.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes - we all have different focus and priorities.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I know that volunteers burn out.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is tough to balance community against family, work and some R & R time. I know, I live it every day.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The bottom line for everyone folks is USE IT OR LOOSE IT and that statement does not just apply to the newspaper "The Busted Knuckle" or <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com</a> ...NO, that goes for the little Leather Shop in your community, the rider owned coffee shop and the rides, poker runs, rallies and other events that are hosted. It also applies to our freedoms as citizens.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If WE don't get involved, if we don't care enough about the causes and needs in our respective communities to pitch in and help out then who will?</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I truly feel that if we all work together, share our stories, our dreams and support each other we can make our community a strong, united family from Coast to Coast.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you have ANY Feedback - we really would love to hear it. If you have stories, we want to publish them. If you know of a rider who needs help, a business that deserves supporting - we want to spread the word. If it's about motorcycles, the motorcycle community and its many disciplines - we want to promote it, so - <b>Help us to help our communities - right across Canada...</b>use the Members Only Menu to submit your stuff - <b>It's fast and easy</b>.....</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&Itemid=225" included="null">My Profile & Extra Tools</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&page=write_ad&Itemid=325" included="null">Place a Classified Ad</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_jobline&Itemid=324&task=add" included="null">Post a Job</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_sobi2&sobi2Task=addNew&Itemid=219" included="null">Add to our phone book</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=341" included="null">Forum</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=422#" included="null" onclick="javascript: window.open('chat/flashchat.php', '', 'toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=yes,resizable=yes,width=780,height=550'); return false">Chat Rooms</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_jim&Itemid=344" included="null">Instant Message</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_invite&Itemid=343" included="null">Invite a Friend</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=163&Itemid=406" included="null">Savings Coupons</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=345" included="null">Submit an Event</a><br /><a class="mainlevel" href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/joomla07/index.php?option=com_ninja_super_submit&Itemid=479" included="null">Submit News, Stories & Jokes</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have a great day....and PLEASE - stay safe out there.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b></i>

Getting Involved - your community needs you!

I have been asking for input and help on the community web site www.beltdrivebetty.com in the forum under "Brainstorming and Ideas) No...

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