Cold and colder...how do you deal with PMS?

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It went from 7 below to 27 below in the space of hours here.</span></i></span><br /> <span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Man I am glad my bike is parked in my office! All warm and safe.</span></i></span><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes, you could call me hard core - and yes I'll admit I am worse than most guys when it comes to my ride.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love having it close to me. For those of you who have never seen pictures of my office, here is a shot of the first thing I see when I walk in to go to work.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0gvN-gYtaA5h0oJkMrwgf_QevCin0Sa88yUcWFry0n0oUTtwoJYaBhMMPbT0RPNHVieJRV78DZutIEQnXQUZpt4Xmcag5-GwK2DhMoxWLxfRLkR7RSJM_7gKxO-0NPiWJ4WSW/s1600-h/My+ride.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279292843909366642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0gvN-gYtaA5h0oJkMrwgf_QevCin0Sa88yUcWFry0n0oUTtwoJYaBhMMPbT0RPNHVieJRV78DZutIEQnXQUZpt4Xmcag5-GwK2DhMoxWLxfRLkR7RSJM_7gKxO-0NPiWJ4WSW/s320/My+ride.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;" /></a></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_0">Blackie</span> sits about 6 feet away from my desk and at times like this when it is cold enough to freeze everything up - she's my inspiration.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When I am frustrated with things, I have a chair that sits directly across from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Blackie</span> and all of my favorite Motorcycle Art and awards - sitting in that chair helps me calm down and re focus.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's a wonderful feeling to look at my Keg Push and Weenie Bite Plaques, my MAX award...helps to remind a person of why they do what they do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">yah</span> know!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When it comes to bikes in the house I have, over the years allowed motorcycles to be built in my kitchen, stored in my kitchen - had them parked for the winter in my bedroom - nah, I'm not over protective - I just like motorcycles...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I would love to hear your stories of the odd places you have parked your motorcycle and what you do to overcome the PMS Blues. Submit your stories to me at bdbetty@gmail.com - who knows - we might even print it in the Busted Knuckle!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stay safe and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">brrr</span>...warm if you can!</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>

Cold and colder...how do you deal with PMS?

It went from 7 below to 27 below in the space of hours here. Man I am glad my bike is parked in my office! All warm and safe. Yes, you co...

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Does it get any better than this?

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The number of bikes in the show 'n' shine are growing as is the prize list!<br /><br />$50 Gift certificates from:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sirdar</span> Pub - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Sirdar</span> BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Taylor Inn - Taylor BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Boutique of Leathers - Open Road Store</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Northgate</span> Honda - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Grande</span> Prairie AB</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Forever Leather - Regina SK</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Loving Hands Family Restaurant - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Kerrobert</span> SK</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">HawgZotic</span> - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">OCC</span> Gear with Attitude gift certificate- Langley BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Event Tickets:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Toad Rock Rally - Two Tickets - Balfour BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pig 'n' Fin - Two Tickets & AIM Membership - Vancouver Island</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><br />Camping:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Free night Riders Ranch - Kitchener BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><br />Gift Packs:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Grande</span> Prairie Regional Tourism - GP AB</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Scotia</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Mighty Peace Tourism - <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Berwyn</span> AB</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tattoo Gift Certificates:</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">$100 gift certificate - Demon Ink - Edmonton AB</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>People's Choice:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">RideInn</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Touchless</span> Power Sports Cover (Small shipping fee involved) -ON</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">PLUS</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The Red Deer Motorcycle Show Packages<br /></b>I am so pleased with the business community for the way they have jumped on board with this idea! And I am so pleased - proud - to see the number of bikes being entered now. Let's keep the momentum going folks!<b><br /></b>I am such a happy<b> </b>lady these days - I can not believe how wonderful this feels to be getting caught up on everything around here. Cleaning up all of the loose ends - getting all of the 2009 and 2010 marketing materials done, getting membership cards out in the mail 3 months earlier than last year - it's SUCH a WONDERFUL feeling - I can't thank Lori enough for joining our team and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">WYZ</span> - I owe you a huge hug the next time I see you for recommending her to me and vice verse!<b><br /></b>I wish for all of you the same feeling I feel right now - one of gratitude and love!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><i>Stay safe and warm....</i><br /></span><br /> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span>

Does it get any better than this?

The number of bikes in the show 'n' shine are growing as is the prize list! $50 Gift certificates from: Sirdar Pub - Sirdar BC T...

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Getting ready for the Bike Shows

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I leave <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Grande</span> Prairie for Calgary on the 31st of December - I fly to Toronto - The plan is for me to be at the Toronto Super Show in the Chrome Divas booth, then I fly back to Calgary for the Calgary show, then drive to Edmonton and take in that show - then its off to Red Deer for the Red Deer Motorcycle Show - Bee from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Keremeos</span> will be manning our booth along with her hubby Bryan at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show - our booth there is with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">HawgZotic</span>.<br />t</span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Weather permitting I should be home on the 27<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span> or 28<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">th</span> of January.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I forgot just how much work it can be getting ready for them! Holy - I spent all day yesterday loading stuff to the Staples Web site for printing!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The good news for me is that with my new admin assistant doing so well - we are caught up in the office - well we will be by tomorrow!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For those who get the paper via snail mail we are going to be making up and mailing out your <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">BDB</span> Club Savings cards and the list of all of the businesses that card is good at - look for them to arrive by the first part of January!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For those who get their newspaper electronically - all you have to do is log in to your profile and print off your card. The 2009 Cards will be being loaded sometime next week.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's been an interesting and challenging time but now that I have Lori B in the office - my world has become a much more enjoyable place to be!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am thrilled!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I want to invite all of you to become members over at <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/">www.beltdrivebetty.com </a>and enter our Beat the PMS Blues Show 'n' Shine - we have over $4,000 in prizes up for grabs gang!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope you all have a safe and warm day today...</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 ready for the Bike Shows

I leave Grande Prairie for Calgary on the 31st of December - I fly to Toronto - The plan is for me to be at the Toronto Super Show in the C...

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The Prize list keeps growing!

<div class="msgtext"> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Our on line Show 'n' Shine is gaining momentum!<br />Just look at the prizes!<br /><br />$50 Gift certificates from:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Sirdar Pub - Sirdar BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Taylor Inn - Taylor BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Boutique of Leathers - Open Road Store</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Northgate Honda - Grande Prairie AB</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Forever Leather - Regina SK</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Loving Hands Family Restaurant - Kerrobert SK</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Event Tickets:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Toad Rock Rally - Two Tickets - Balfour BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Pig 'n' Fin - Two Tickets & AIM Membership - Vancouver Island</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><br />Camping:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Free night Riders Ranch - Kitchener BC</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><br />Gift Packs:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Grande Prairie Regional Tourism</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tattoo Gift Certificates:</span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">$100 gift certificate - Demon Ink - Edmonton AB</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>People's Choice:</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The RideInn Touchless Power Sports Cover (Small shipping fee involved) -ON</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">PLUS</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The Red Deer Motorcycle Show Packages</b>It is wonderful how many great businesses have stepped up to offer some incredible prizes!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In other news - Dalton Timmis - Home for Chrome Insurance is offering up a trip for two to Vegas - all you have to do is get a quote for insurance! <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/Motorcycle_Media/component/content/article/1195-home-for-chrome-insurance-by-dalton-timmis-get-a-quote-for-a-chance-to-win-a-trip-for-two">See the news article for all of the details!</a><b><br /><br />And how about this one....<br />A 5th <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/Motorcycle_Media/component/content/article/1197-ladner-mountie-busted-for-impaired-driving">Lower mainland police officer charged with impaired driving.</a>..the incident happened over a year ago - we - Joe and Jane Q Citizen are just hearing about it now though.</b>Sad and tragic for the RCMP I have to say. The message these officers are sending out is one that will have some devastating consequences I am afraid.<b><br /></b>The other really important news that I want to draw your attention to is <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/Motorcycle_Media/component/content/article/1194-sing-the-petition-against-bill-117-at-the-toronto-motorcycle-show">Bill 117 - you can sign the petition</a> at the MMIC booth at the Toronto Motorcycle show this coming weekend. Take the few minutes and sign it PLEASE!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">That's all for today folks....</span></i><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stay safe and warm,</span></i><br /> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></i> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b><i>Belt Drive Betty</i></b></span></div>

The Prize list keeps growing!

Our on line Show 'n' Shine is gaining momentum! Just look at the prizes! $50 Gift certificates from: Sirdar Pub - Sirdar BC Taylo...

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Some thrilling news!

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We are getting more prizes for the Beat the <a href="http://www.beltdrivebetty.com/Motorcycle_Media/show-n-shine">PMS Blues Show 'n' Shine!</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Forever Leather in Regina SK is offering up a $50 gift certificate and Motorcycle Tour Guide - Nova <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Scotia</span> has a gift bag worth over $75 up for grabs!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">From Coast to Coast we have prizes up for grabs - now we just need your bike to be entered!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's snowing, cold and miserable here today so I am staying put, working on marketing materials and my new column!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope you have a safe and warm day.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></i></b>

Some thrilling news!

We are getting more prizes for the Beat the PMS Blues Show 'n' Shine! Forever Leather in Regina SK is offering up a $50 gift certi...

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What a blast!

<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We had a great time yesterday filling up the Salvation Army's Van!</span></span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It was too funny some of the comments and questions we fielded - the looks on people's faces as we'd empty out an entire shelf of something!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Yes - I would have to say that the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Grande</span> Prairie Toys for Tots shop was a hoot!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">In other news, I have been invited to write a column for the Northern Horizon and Mirror Publications out of Dawson Creek BC! I am very pleased about that!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I see we have some more entries in our show 'n' shine! The prizes are starting to add up!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope to see a hundred bikes in there before long...</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am putting the Community Newspaper - The Busted Knuckle Chronicles edition number 47 for the year together!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You'll be able to read about the Toy Shop and other interesting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tid</span>bits come Thursday!</span><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope you all have a great Sunday and we'll talk at you later.</span></i><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stay safe and warm,</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>

What a blast!

We had a great time yesterday filling up the Salvation Army's Van! It was too funny some of the comments and questions we fielded - th...

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