Getting Geared up for the Rock 'n' Ride

Rock N Ride
Event Schedule
Tickets for this 6 day event are only $250.00 /person
Camping for all 6 Days $75.00
RV Camping for all 6 days only $200
Can’t come for all 6 days?
Then come the ones you can!
Day Passes: $90 One Night Tenting $20
One Night RV Camping $50


Tuesday August 1, 2006 (Private Event day & camping registrations) Gates close at 11:00 Gates Open 9 AM for incoming VIP ticket holders & VIP Campers Private gathering for VIP ticket holders with beverage garden JERRY DOUCETTE, JOHNNY TORNADO & THE WEST COAST FLYERS featuring KENNY "BLUES BOSS" WAYNE

Wednesday August 2, 2006 (public event day & camping) Gates close at 11:00
All amenities open to the Public - beverage garden Okanagan Bluff Rock n’ Ride “day ride” to designated points in the Interior Receive Collector Car Club and Hot Rod Car Club for Show n’ Shine – BC & Kelowna Car clubs SUPER NOVA BATTLE OF THE BANDS
KENNY SHIELDS & STREET HEART, HEADPINS with SPECIAL GUESTS

Thursday August 3, 2006 (public event day & camping) Gates close at 11:00
All amenities open to the Public - beverage garden Best Bike & Car Show (sponsored by Westside Motor Sports) Battle of the Bands sponsored by Supernova.com 38 SPECIAL & POWDER BLUES with SPECIAL GUESTS

Friday August 4, 2006 (public event day & camping) Gates close at 11:00
All amenities open to the Public - beverage garden Finalists from Best Bike & Car Show (Sponsored by Westside Motor Sports) Battle of the Bands – sponsored by Supernova.com
JOHN KAY & STEPPEN WOLF, COLIN JAMES with SPECIAL GUESTS

Saturday August 5, 2006 (public event day & camping) Gates close at 11:00
All amenities open to the Public - beverage garden Charity Breakfast – proceeds to benefit youth charities and WFN programs/charities – Sponsored by Westside Motor Sports Pictures & Interviews – on site radio Power 104 FM Battle of the Bands Finalists perform sponsored by Supernova.com Evening - Native Ceremony Presentation – tribute to spiritual and cultural history CHEAP TRICK with SPECIAL GUESTS

Sunday August 6, 2006 (public event day & camping) (Awards Day-Wrap-up) Gates close at 11:00 All amenities open to the Public - beverage garden Bike obstacle course competition - course set-up with orange cone markers – balance, driving ability and agility – judges from sponsor companies to be announced All raffle winners to be announced Charity BBQ – sponsored by Westside Motor Sports - proceeds to Westside, Central Okanagan and WFN charities Competition Event Prizes – Awards Ceremony – (Trophies from Westside Motor Sports) Miss Rock n’ Ride – bikini fashion show & contest – 3:00 pm in the beverage garden Stage -adults only - LYNYRD SKYNYRD with SPECIAL GUESTS plus opening acts TBA

Monday August 7, 2006
Departing guests - Site Breakdown & clean-up

Okanagan Bluff
Rock n’ Ride
Bridging the Gap

The main objective is to dissolve prejudice and intolerance. Okanagan Lifestyle Ltd. would like to bring a positive entertainment experience to the Okanagan by utilizing local entrepreneurs, companies, and charities; thereby strengthening our culturally diverse community. Invitations will be extended to the RCMP Blue Knights Motorcycle club and all motorcyclist enthusiasts. These are family events in the afternoon and adult events in the evening. Organizers would like to develop this as an annual event and work with WFN & BC Tourism as a destination event Helicopter rides, Midway, Over 150 security personnel will be available for on-site security, landlord residences, parking and camping area.
There will be continuous music on the main stage from 12:00 noon to 11:00 pm each day. (Recorded Music during breaks and intermission plus local, regional, national & international bands.)Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. – day event, car show, midway & daytime music event (all ages) 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – adult only main events & concerts. (youth 14 to 18 yrs to be accompanied by an adult)After 6:00 - no admittance to 13 yrs and under, Gates closed at 11:00 pm and locked at 12:00 midnight.We are pleased to announce our newest sponsors West Side Motor Sports, Belt Drive Betty, SWAK International, High Terrain Helicopters. Media Sponsors to date are Power 104 FM, Classic Rock 101, OKBC.TV, Okanagan Musician Magazine. Corporate Sponsors include Budweiser, Travel Tyme RV, plus local, regional, provincial and national corporations and members of the business community. Shuttle Bus & Taxi Rotation from venue to designated pick up & drop off locations in Kelowna & Westbank.

RocknRide.net (250) 769-1888 or (250) 869-8358

My last Day with Rocky's Ride for Diabetes

Today is the 9th of July, tomorrow I head home and Rocky's Ride will continue on it's way to Halifax. I have truly enjoyed my time with Lou, Pepe and Maureen and can't wait to share the incredible stories of those with Diabetes that I have had the chance to meet.

The paper comes out again on the 20th, I look forward to sharing all of the wonderful road stories with you all. Check out Rocky's Ride at www.rockysride.com you can get a good idea of the miles, and the people. 

If you get a chance, join them for the day, a week or the rest of the ride. You won't regret it - I promise.

I'll sign off for now....

BD Betty

Hepatitis A at St. Victor Boogie

If you were at the St. Victor Boogie - this is information you need to know.

I just got in from Nelson and will be leaving again tomorrow with Rocky's Ride for Diabetes - heading to Edmonton, Red Deer & Drumheller....hope to see you on the way....

July 5, 2006

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO PERSONS who attended the St. Victor Boogie at the Sylvan Valley Regional Park on June 17th and June 18th, 2006

The Five Hills Health Region has been notified of a case of Hepatitis A in a person who attended this event. If you attended this event you may have been exposed to Hepatitis A over the weekend.

If you are aware of other attendees at this event, pleased forward this information to them or have them contact the Health Region directly at the number below. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver caused by a virus and may present the following symptoms:

● fever
● loss of appetite
● dark urine
● tiredness
● nausea and vomiting
● jaundice (yellowing of the skin)

Hepatitis A virus spreads from person to person by the fecal-oral route (ex. not washing your hands after using the bathroom). Hepatitis A does not cause chronic liver disease. While there is no specific treatment for the infection, supportive care reduces complications. People generally recover from the infection after four to six weeks and once you have had Hepatitis A, you cannot get it again. If you have received two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine in the past you are considered immune to this infection.

Symptoms usually occur within 28 to 35 days after exposure but this time frame can range from 15 to 50 days. If you attended the St. Victor Boogie and are not immune to Hepatitis A, please notify your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any of the symptoms listed above or if you develop these symptoms on or before August 7, 2006. Take this letter with you to help inform your doctor of the specific details related to your possible exposure to the Hepatitis A virus. There is no need to be tested if you are not having symptoms.

If you require any further information or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact (306) 691-1500 and ask to speak to one of the Communicable Disease Nurses at Public Health.

Professionally yours,

Dr. Khami Chokani, MBBS, DTMH, MPH, FRSTMH
Medical Health Officer
for
Dr. Mark Vooght
Medical Health Officer
Five Hills Health Region

Missing Girl

Getting ready to head for Nelson

I'll be leaving for Nelson around Noon on Wednesday - or I hope around Noon.
I can't wait to go for a good long ride and clear the cob webs!
Argh this has been a week from He double hockey sticks!

Safe riding to all no matter where you go for Canada Day.
I hope you will take a moment to reflect on our rights and freedoms as motorcyclists and say a prayer in solidarity for those communities where the police services over step their bounds and the politicians encourage them and they are all fed my a main stream media that loves hate and fear mongering.

Campbell River BC, Grande Prairie AB, Falkland BC, Drumheller AB, almost the whole province of Ontario, cities like Regina, Saskatoon and Manitoba, bikers from right across this country face descrimination every day for who we are and the love we have for our pass time - motorcycles.

Please, do your part as a rider to change public opinion, obey the laws and be considerate of the elderly, the infirm (throttle hands, educate and encourage new riders in safe road skils and courtesy and support your fellow riders in their fight against descrimination of the motorcyclist.

July 1st - Canada Day, our vets fought for our rights and freedoms, it's up to us to protect them

BD Betty

You Didn't See Me

I was asked by Classy Rider to post this so that everyone could have the benefit of reading it....for you Classy Girl and all of us who ride.

I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But, you didn't see me, put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you, pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But, you didn't see me, playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you, change your mind about going into the restaurant.
But, you didn't see me, attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you, roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by.
But, you didn't see me, riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you, frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But, you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you, stare at my long hair.
But, you didn't see me, and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you, roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.
But, you didn't see me, and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.

I saw you, look in fright at my tattoos.
But, you didn't see me, cry as my children where born and have their name written over and in my heart.

I saw you, change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But, you didn't see me, going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But, you didn't see me, when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you, yelling at your kids in the car.
But, you didn't see me, pat my child's hands, knowing he was safe behind me.

I saw you, reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But, you didn't see me, squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you, race down the road in the rain.
But, you didn't see me, get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you, run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But, you didn't see me, trying to turn right.

I saw you, cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But, you didn't see me, leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But, you didn't see me.
I wasn't there.

I saw you, go home to your family.
But, you didn't see me.
Because, I died that day you cut me off.

I was just a biker,.....
A person with friends and a family.
But, you didn't see me.

Home from Hawg Flatts

Although mother nature - the miserable old bag rained on us the better part of the weekend - I had a ball.
Thanks to Blaine and the whole crew of the Hawg Flatts M/C Association.

What a great bash you put on.