A celebration of brotherhood - embracing life

There is a heartwarming and emotional article from Great Britain.

It is a story of friendship, brotherhood - love and life.

The story tells of a man named Carl who is dying of cancer and who expresses to his friend, Daryl, that he'd like to share a last ride before he dies.

Daryl's motorcycle had been stolen and recovered but was in serious need of repair - he goes to a bike shop called Fast Lane Motorcycles - tells them about his friend and why it is important to get his motorcycle fixed as quickly as possible.  He also expresses to them that he has found a track day in Spain to take his friend for a last ride, but is having trouble finding a bike for his friend to ride.

Low and behold, the shop owners have a race ready bike that they lend to him for Carl to ride. All they asked was if somehow the bike got crashed to bring all the bits back...

Hmmm...read the article in Daryl's own words - what happens will put a smile on your face for the whole day...

I have no idea who you people are who run No Limits Trackdays in Cartegena Spain or the men who run Fast Lane Motorcycles, nor do I know Daryl...but I for one think you are the best examples of brotherhood a person could have...Carl - you are a lucky man, though your life may be a short one, you have the best friend in the world... may you enjoy the rest of your life knowing how loved you are!

What say you? Is this  a wonderful affirmation of brotherhood or what?

The news feeds are relatively quiet so far today but there are a few articles that may affect your day or life as a rider, to find out more, visit www.beltdrivebetty.com where our work is keeping You informed!

Round one of voting has begun in the quest to find the PERFECT name for my Beaver mascot.  Help me out folks - it only takes a few moments and I'd sure appreciate you helping me out!

Voting has also begun for our sixth annual Beat the PMS Blues Online Show 'n' Shine - who will win?  Your vote may be the deciding one!

For all of you Grande Prairie and region riders - if you'd be interested in winning 4 VIP tickets to see David Wilcox in concert on the 22nd of February - complete with your first beverage, a plate of appetizers and a meet and greet with the man himself - email me at bdbetty @ gmail.com (fix the spaces) and I will tell you how to enter!

I leave you with a few funnies shared with me by friends on Facebook and via emails...laughter makes a Monday better!

Have a great day and a phenomenal week!
Belt Drive Betty
Editor & Rider

A Piece of History Stolen - Your help sought

My ex husband's Jet Car - the Green Mamba was stolen last week. It was found last night, chopped into pieces. The chassis is in three pieces and the body work is in rough shape.
The J46 Westinghouse Power Plant is MISSING!
This car was not just my ex husband's "life force" - it was his only means of making a living.
Doug is an double below the knee amputee. Many will remember Doug as the pilot of the Green Monster Jet Car owned by Walt and Art Arfons. In 1966 Doug crashed the Monster and lost both legs below the knee. In 1968 he began running his own car - the Green Mamba and has done so for 29 years!
The loss of income is devestating enough, how is he going to replace the car to get his ability to earn an income back? Loosing that engine, let's put it this way - they haven't made the J46 for a very long time. They are rare and expensive these days.
Read the article linked below....
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/11/28/Tampabay/Man_sadden_over_loss_.shtml
It's Christmas time and Doug will be celebrating his 69th birthday on the 6th of December and I know I'm an ex wife and this may come off a tad wierd but - damned it all no one and I mean no one deserves to have their livelyhood stolen and destroyed - it's just plain wrong, not to mention he is my daughter's father, so, Suzie is going to do something up for the site with a pay pal donation button.

If any of you can help Doug and his wife Jeannie out, I'd be greatful.
If you live in the Tampa area and can lend a hand I know he'll need tons of help to get the race car re built in time for the rest of his show dates.
Doug and Jeannie can be contacted at: (813) 935-0793


There's not much else I can do but put it out there and ask the biker community to help out on both sides of the border -
Thanks,
BD Betty

Stolen Bike

This prize winning bike was stolen in Victoria - I am asking people to report any info on it -

If seen to the Victoria PD, Saanich PD or the RCMP.

Here is al ittle info on the bike: 100cui revtech engine, 6 speed revtech transmission, carolina customs frame, 3" open primary and a Camaro SS custom paint job

Stolen Harley - Submitted by Cliff Brougham

I am trying to use the power of the internet to find my 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Special that was STOLEN from my work parking lot today sometime after 2pm and before 3:30 from the Victoria Coast Guard Base. Please pass this along to everyone in your contact list if you would be so kind. I have had this motorcycle less than three weeks! Victoria isn't a very big place and if we get the word out quick enough it's just possible that I might recover the bike. I've included pictures, the license plate is K5 7273 and has a green DND sticker on the inside of the plate. 

The bike also has studded leather saddle bags and lots of chrome. If anyone spots the bike, please call the police, thanks for your help and please, again, forward this email, as soon as you can, I'm not trying to start some crazy chain letter, but rather recover what has been stolen from me.

Thanks again,
Dan
dkettle@telus.net