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 could call me hard core - and yes I'll admit I am worse than most guys when it comes to my ride.
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.
Blackie 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.
When I am frustrated with things, I have a chair that sits directly across from Blackie and all of my favorite Motorcycle Art and awards - sitting in that chair helps me calm down and re focus.
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 yah know!
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...
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!
Stay safe and brrr...warm if you can!
Belt Drive Betty
The number of bikes in the show 'n' shine are growing as is the prize list!
$50 Gift certificates from:
Sirdar Pub - Sirdar BC
Taylor Inn - Taylor BC
Boutique of Leathers - Open Road Store
Northgate Honda - Grande Prairie AB
Forever Leather - Regina SK
Loving Hands Family Restaurant - Kerrobert SK
HawgZotic - OCC Gear with Attitude gift certificate- Langley BC
Event Tickets:
Toad Rock Rally - Two Tickets - Balfour BC
Pig 'n' Fin - Two Tickets & AIM Membership - Vancouver Island
Camping:
Free night Riders Ranch - Kitchener BC
Gift Packs:
Grande Prairie Regional Tourism - GP AB
Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia
Mighty Peace Tourism - Berwyn AB
Tattoo Gift Certificates:
$100 gift certificate - Demon Ink - Edmonton AB
People's Choice:
The RideInn Touchless Power Sports Cover (Small shipping fee involved) -ON
PLUS
The Red Deer Motorcycle Show Packages
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!
I am such a happy 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 WYZ - I owe you a huge hug the next time I see you for recommending her to me and vice verse!
I wish for all of you the same feeling I feel right now - one of gratitude and love!
Stay safe and warm....
Belt Drive Betty
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 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 Keremeos will be manning our booth along with her hubby Bryan at the Vancouver Motorcycle Show - our booth there is with HawgZotic.
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Weather permitting I should be home on the 27th or 28th of January.
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!
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!
For those who get the paper via snail mail we are going to be making up and mailing out your BDB 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!
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.
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!
I am thrilled!
I want to invite all of you to become members over at www.beltdrivebetty.com and enter our Beat the PMS Blues Show 'n' Shine - we have over $4,000 in prizes up for grabs gang!
I hope you all have a safe and warm day today...
Belt Drive Betty
Our on line Show 'n' Shine is gaining momentum!
Just look at the prizes!
$50 Gift certificates from:
Sirdar Pub - Sirdar BC
Taylor Inn - Taylor BC
Boutique of Leathers - Open Road Store
Northgate Honda - Grande Prairie AB
Forever Leather - Regina SK
Loving Hands Family Restaurant - Kerrobert SK
Event Tickets:
Toad Rock Rally - Two Tickets - Balfour BC
Pig 'n' Fin - Two Tickets & AIM Membership - Vancouver Island
Camping:
Free night Riders Ranch - Kitchener BC
Gift Packs:
Grande Prairie Regional Tourism
Motorcycle Tour Guide Nova Scotia
Tattoo Gift Certificates:
$100 gift certificate - Demon Ink - Edmonton AB
People's Choice:
The RideInn Touchless Power Sports Cover (Small shipping fee involved) -ON
PLUS
The Red Deer Motorcycle Show PackagesIt is wonderful how many great businesses have stepped up to offer some incredible prizes!
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! See the news article for all of the details!
And how about this one....
A 5th Lower mainland police officer charged with impaired driving...the incident happened over a year ago - we - Joe and Jane Q Citizen are just hearing about it now though.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.
The other really important news that I want to draw your attention to is Bill 117 - you can sign the petition at the MMIC booth at the Toronto Motorcycle show this coming weekend. Take the few minutes and sign it PLEASE!
That's all for today folks....
Stay safe and warm,
Belt Drive Betty
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 certificate and Motorcycle Tour Guide - Nova Scotia has a gift bag worth over $75 up for grabs!
From Coast to Coast we have prizes up for grabs - now we just need your bike to be entered!
It's snowing, cold and miserable here today so I am staying put, working on marketing materials and my new column!
I hope you have a safe and warm day.
Belt Drive Betty
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 - the looks on people's faces as we'd empty out an entire shelf of something!
Yes - I would have to say that the Grande Prairie Toys for Tots shop was a hoot!
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!
I see we have some more entries in our show 'n' shine! The prizes are starting to add up!
I hope to see a hundred bikes in there before long...
I am putting the Community Newspaper - The Busted Knuckle Chronicles edition number 47 for the year together!
You'll be able to read about the Toy Shop and other interesting tidbits come Thursday!
I hope you all have a great Sunday and we'll talk at you later.
Stay safe and warm,
Belt Drive Betty
