Home again!

<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am home from a fabulous three day road trip!</span></span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It has been very rewarding but I am also grateful to be home.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are many things I love in life, my husband and daughter, my home, my bike, my friends and colleagues and my job.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I wish for everyone to feel so good about their lives!</span><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Anyway, I am off to spend some much needed time with my husband, so until tomorrow, stay safe - Ride like no one can see you!</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>

Home again!

Belt Drive 0 5:30 PM

I am home from a fabulous three day road trip! It has been very rewarding but I am also grateful to be home. There are many things I love in life, my husband and daughter, my home, my bike, my friends and colleagues and my job. I wish for everyone to… Read more »

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Educating businesses and riders....

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Even though we have been around for 6 years, educating my fellow riders that our newspaper is for everyone regardless of the brand of motorcycle they ride is an on going process.</span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I sometimes find it hard to understand how riders who have known me for years would think that our newspaper is a Harley only type of paper. I don't care if you ride a scooter, a dirt bike or a cruiser, I could care less if you ride an Aprilia or a Suzuki. As long as your knees are in the breeze, we want to report on who you or your group/club are and what you do.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Educating businesses on what it takes to be truly rider friendly is an interesting proposition.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here in Peace River we have a few businesses that are really rider friendly providing secure motorcycle parking etc.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It is amazing how many businesses really would like more riders to stop in and give them the chance to earn their business. Gratifying really!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am excited and please with the progress I am making on this road trip.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Today I head to Slave Lake AB and am looking forward to that as I have good friends that live there and beyond good commerce I am looking forward to some great hugs!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For those of you heading to the Toronto International Supershow's Spring edition this week - I am green with envy as it's still not quite riding season here in Alberta. Please ride safe, stop in to the Chrome Diva's Booth and say hi to all of those wonderful lady riders for me.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Lucy Loren will be floating around there as well talking to different businesses. Lucy is our new Toronto sales rep!</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!</span></i><br /> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And Please....Ride like no one can see you, because they can't or don't!</span></i><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></b> <b><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></i></b>

Educating businesses and riders....

Belt Drive 0 7:52 AM

Even though we have been around for 6 years, educating my fellow riders that our newspaper is for everyone regardless of the brand of motorcycle they ride is an on going process. I sometimes find it hard to understand how riders who have known me for… Read more »

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So VERY PROUD!

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hXQIusY1Z1c0NMg858AAvqdf7AUPFkt9Z9TEPr9emw-lgKNj_EWM60BJF-rYdFZWkzCqpvjlBhCmKpe7wCTvN0vagzCYl-hjqLwkEBaM8LoV1Gl_J7R9ykOqP88sz9sZmGU_/s1600-h/Bike+Klub.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319713033935904450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hXQIusY1Z1c0NMg858AAvqdf7AUPFkt9Z9TEPr9emw-lgKNj_EWM60BJF-rYdFZWkzCqpvjlBhCmKpe7wCTvN0vagzCYl-hjqLwkEBaM8LoV1Gl_J7R9ykOqP88sz9sZmGU_/s320/Bike+Klub.jpg" style="float: left; height: 197px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 320px;" /></a></span><br /> <span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is a group of kids in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Moncton</span> New Brunswick called the Bike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Klub</span>.</span></span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have been a sponsor of what they do for a number of years. When I first heard about them, they were building bicycles. Their dream was to build motorcycles and through their attendance of the Canadian Championship of Bike Building in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Wembley</span> AB in 2006 they made some huge connections, were donated a frame by Mid-USA Canada and bits and pieces from Canadian Builders like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Trickfactory</span>, Cycle <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Boyz</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Goldammer</span> Cycle Works, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">HawgZotic</span> and more.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Today they are true motorcycle builders. Today they are CHAMPIONS!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Donnie Smith Invitational is a very prestigious show, not only did they win the Technical Merit award and Best Overall! They also placed 3rd in the Rigid Class - being pitted against 8 pro builders!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">No small feat - their achievement is a feather not only in their own individual caps, but that of the teacher who never, ever gave up. Marc <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Mazerolle</span> kept them first and foremost in all of his efforts and found the ways and means to ensure these kids could live their dream. His dedication needs to be hailed and held up as an example to teachers everywhere.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I myself was an honored and humbled human being when the Bike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Klub</span> named their first build after me. Now that "Betty" is an international championship ride....well, what's a girl supposed to say...I am so very proud of these kids and so proud to say I know them, support them and love them...I always have felt those things - they are special kids who are guided and mentored by a special teacher.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">CONGRATULATIONS!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">They have done their sponsors, their teacher and their country PROUD!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If ever you felt moved to support our future - the Bernice <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">MacNaughton</span> High School Bike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Klub</span> is a group more than worthy of your support. Visit their web site at: <a href="http://www.bmhsbikeclub.zoomshare.com/" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bmhsbikeclub.zoomshare.c<wbr></wbr>om</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And please, donate generously - they have a championship to defend!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">They have done Canada proud and have reduced this crusty, out spoken old broad to tears of joy and pride.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">CONGRATULATIONS Bike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Klub</span> - you earned every accolade coming your way!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stay safe, and ride like they are out to get you, because they are!<br /><b><br /></b></span><br /> <b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b>

So VERY PROUD!

Belt Drive 0 7:07 AM

There is a group of kids in Moncton New Brunswick called the Bike Klub. I have been a sponsor of what they do for a number of years. When I first heard about them, they were building bicycles. Their dream was to build motorcycles and through their a… Read more »

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Big dreams....coming true!

<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #e69138;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We are now offering you GPS Coordinates for most of our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BDB</span> Partners in our on line phone book! </span></span></span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Very soon we will be turning those coordinates into <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">down loadable</span> apps for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Iphones</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Garmin</span> Motorcycle GPS units and hopefully Tom Tom as well.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One day, one sale, one step at a time - we are getting this thing to where I envisioned it would be.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am finally caught up on all of the back logged paper work that was generated between two computer crashes and a set of books from the accountant that would not merge with my copy!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The year end is done and back from the accountant, taxes filed!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am finally - really and truly in a position to promote our community to achieve better service in hotels and motels, dealerships and other businesses we use, to create better communication tools for our community to use.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, off I go, three to four days in the Mighty Peace selling motorcycle tourism and riders as consumers to businesses - the more businesses we have working with our community, the better off we are - not just the paper and it's other ventures, but we as riders.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We look forward to having more riders participate in what we do, tell us what you want, what you need. Tell us what you like and don't like. As a rider myself, I am growing this thing based on what I know I would like to see. Your feed back and input is so valuable not just to the paper etc but to your fellow rider. If you want our web site, the newspaper and the phone book to be valuable to you - tell us! We are not mind readers!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Get involved, talk to me, let's grow this thing so that one day - every rider can be hooked up with all of the information and tools they need. It is only through the sharing of information that we will all have the riding season we deserve. Good service, great events and wonderful rides - sharing, communicating, it's how a community becomes strong.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Till next time, stay safe out there - ride like they are out to get you, because they are - I want you around to argue with, laugh with and most <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">importantly</span> to ride with!</span><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>

Big dreams....coming true!

Belt Drive 0 7:07 AM

We are now offering you GPS Coordinates for most of our BDB Partners in our on line phone book! Very soon we will be turning those coordinates into down loadable apps for Iphones, Garmin Motorcycle GPS units and hopefully Tom Tom as well. One day, o… Read more »

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