BC Motorcycle Advocate Ian Tootill, lost his fight over a motorcycle noise ticket. He had appealed the original ticket stating he felt the judge had not weighed all of the evidence. He also felt that non risky behaviour should not take points off your license. He is considering another appeal. We still have no word on missing motorcyclist Dennis Gudmundson - PLEASE, if anyone has seen or knows anything - please contact the RCMP. In other news, the Great Canadian Bike Rally is getting underway in Merritt, and in Salmon Arm this weekend will be the SPCA Show 'n' Shine - I will be one of the judges. In Ontario they are getting geared up for Friday the 13th! In the US, law enforcement has laid charges and arrested 43 members of the Outlaws MC in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Ind. There are tons of other articles in the news feeds this morning - visit www.beltdrivebetty.com where our work is keeping YOU informed! As I am getting ready to head out to the Great Canadian Bike Rally in Merritt I am keeping this short and sweet - it's a lovely day for riding so come on out and visit our booth - were are partnered with Pair - A - Dice Trikes! I leave you with a few funnies, shared with me by friends on Facebook and through emails. Laughter is VERY GOOD for the soul!
Dennis Gudmundson has been missing since Saturday night.
Last seen in Ft. Saskatchewan. He has not contacted concerned family members and he was on his way down to Keremeos, B.C. on his 2003 Harley Roadglide Anniversary Special, blue-grey colour with a sheep skin on the seat. Alberta License plate # PG 564
Last heard from early morning on Sunday, July 8. His bank card was used to buy fuel in McBride - The search has been contained to McBride, Valemount, Blue River area. Search and Rescue has been around the area today and will be going out tomorrow (July11) with a Heli. Please contact RCMP in McBride or Keremeos if you have any information. Thanks again, Emilie
PLEASE - if you can, as you are riding along, watch the ditches and if you see anything - call the police ASAP.
In other news, I attended Horse Thief Hide Out on the weekend. What a BLAST!
This event has sure grown up since I last attended it. So has the quality of the music!
My favourite band of the night was Boogie Patrol from Edmonton.
This band's roots are in the Blues, but, Funk, R & B and Boogie Woogie round out their repertoire.
The lead singer - Rott'n Dan sings like a black man and dances like a white guy - seriously, if you watch this wiry, high energy man on stage you find it very hard to absorb that this great big voice comes from this diminutive man.
His voice reminds you of smoky speakeasies, big cigars and brandy...
The guitar picking, back beats, keyboard and drum work are so tight - these guys are so on that all your body wants to do is move - you just can not help yourself!
You KNOW these guys live, breath and eat the music they play - their passion and love for what they do shows in every song that they hammer out.
One of my favourite songs on their new album (I Try and I Try and I Don't Know What To Do... The Plan Was Set Some Time Ago, and We Must Follow Through)- the Blues Album of the Year, is "Bathe with Your Woman"...my friend Dirty Girl has a video series called Dirty Girl's Tub Talk and the minute I heard this song I thought of her and how this song should be her theme song!
I can not say enough good things about this band, from their energy to their music and lyrics this band EXCITES ME!!!!
So what words can I use to explain this band's talent and showmanship?
There are many articles of interest in the news feeds today. Many of them may affect your life as a rider so check them out at www.beltdrivebetty.com where our work is keeping you informed!
Come visit our booth at the Great Canadian Bike Rally in Merritt where we are teamed up with Pair - A -Dice Trikes - pick up your free copy of the Little Black Book - the Canadian Motorcycle Communities Phone Book...or join me in Salmon Arm at the Hideaway on Saturday for the BC Lone Wolves SPCA Show "n" Shine....can't wait for all of those lovely hits!!!!
