I love the Okanagan in the spring!

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The poker run for the OMRA was wonderful - I so very much enjoyed the smell of the lilacs and apple blossoms as they competed with the sage for your nostrils!</span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The sights - the people - what a wonderful poker run!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is the best time of year to ride in the Okanagan - before all of the tourists come and traffic is insane!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am getting ready to head of to the show 'n' shine at Slack's - the weather is gorgeous - supposed to be 22 degrees! Come on out and have some fun!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Ride safe today - like everyone is blind and remember to use respect with your right hand, the cops are out to get riders who aren't in a BIG way!</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></i>

I love the Okanagan in the spring!

The poker run for the OMRA was wonderful - I so very much enjoyed the smell of the lilacs and apple blossoms as they competed with the sage ...

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In beautiful Keremeos

<span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">As disappointed as I am to not have been able to ride here - I am also grateful.</span></i></span><br /> <span style="color: #e69138;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Had I ridden I'd have gone through snow, sleet and a lot of rain - the Coquihalla was awful - about 4" of snow at the summit...</span></i></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I was recently interviewed for Travel Alberta's new on line magazine and while the author didn't write things quite the way I said them - he did a pretty good job.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here is the link to the article:<a href="http://freshtracks.travelalberta.com/#/8">http://freshtracks.travelalberta.com/#/8</a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Trying to get caught up on emails and urgent phone calls, then getting geared up to ride pillion on Bryan's trike for the Penticton OMRA Poker run today - registration is from 12 noon until 1pm</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Weather looks like it could be iffy - but what the heck - I am here, have lots of gear and I am ready for some wind after being caged up!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are riding today,</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Please - ride like everyone around you is blind!</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>

In beautiful Keremeos

As disappointed as I am to not have been able to ride here - I am also grateful. Had I ridden I'd have gone through snow, sleet and a l...

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Heading out to Penticton

<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am packed and almost ready to head out to Penticton and Slack Alice's Show 'n' Shine. I don't get to ride as they are expecting snow in some areas of the mountains and with the riding season I have planned I want to stay healthy.</span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am going to take advantage and stop in to see as many potential advertisers as I can.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'll be back in internet contact by Thursday evening so if you don't hear from me tomorrow, I'll be back on Thursday....</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stay safe, ride like everyone around you is blind and ride respectfully...</span><br /> <i><b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Belt Drive Betty</span></b></i>

Heading out to Penticton

I am packed and almost ready to head out to Penticton and Slack Alice's Show 'n' Shine. I don't get to ride as they are expe...

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Baron's Life........: California considers requiring motorcycle smog checks

<a href="http://baronsview.blogspot.com/2009/05/california-considers-requiring.html">Baron's Life........: California considers requiring motorcycle smog checks</a>

Baron's Life........: California considers requiring motorcycle smog checks

Baron's Life........: California considers requiring motorcycle smog checks

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A great weekend

<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">We here in the north peace region of Alberta had a wonderful time this past weekend.</span></span></i><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I apologize for not having posted on Sunday and Monday but between getting the newspaper out and dealing with a number of things for my up coming trip to Slack Alice's I have been over extended.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">About 400 riders came out during the day on Saturday, about 160 meals were served Saturday night and over 65 bikes participated in the poker run for Grande Prairie Tourism. </span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Our band 100 Proof was well received and Daryl Makk of Comedy Detour was absolutely hilarious he had everyone in stitches.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">All in all a very successful event.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I look forward to the changes AIM - Can Peace Country Chapter is planning on making for the 2010 event!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well, lots to do today to get ready for Penticton. Probably be another cager trip as the weather sucks and I need to stay healthy...oh well at least when I get there a friend has a trike that I can ride on so all is not lost. It will be weird but trying something new is OK too!</span><br /> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Stay safe and ride like everyone around you is blind!</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>

A great weekend

We here in the north peace region of Alberta had a wonderful time this past weekend. I apologize for not having posted on Sunday and Monda...

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