NORTH TEXAS BIKERS III

1970 CORVETTE STINGRAY FOR SALE 10-17-2011

2011-10-19T13:59:00.000-07:00

Since it will be approximately 8 more weeks before my foot is fully healed and I get released by the Doc to ride the Harley and start with the biker posts again, that when my sister called yesterday and told me her husband & her were selling their Corvette and would I do a post on it for her, I said sure. I know old Corvettes in mint condition are hot items and that a lot of bikers own Corvette's, I know that this Corvette will not last long. So, scroll down, check out the pictures of their Corvette and, if seriously interested, give them a call at the number that will be provided on down in the post and talk to them about it. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

They, Ted & Vicki, are selling their 1970 Corvette Stingray. The Corvette is red on red (interior)and is a convertible with an automatic transmission. Above are Vicki & Ted in the Corvette, which has been kept in the garage.

The engine was rebuilt in 2007 and is a 350/300 hp with 17,000 miles on it. It has the original interior that Ted was going to redo but one of the guys with Classic Auto's in Detroit Michigan told him not to touch the interior because it would enhance the value of the Corvette. It has the original wheels & hubs, AM/FM stereo (factory installed & original) and also comes with a hardtop.

Ted says the only thing not original are the gas tank, water pump and the main drive pulleys.

The interior is gently worn and in good shape while the rest of the Corvette is in mint condition. It has been in a lot of the classic cruises on Woodward Avenue (in Detroit) and in several of the Classic car shows in and around the Detroit Michigan area.

And the last picture on the post is the rear end of the Corvette. I have ridden in this Corvette with Ted and it purrs like a kitten and is a strong running Corvette. It will put a big grin on your face as you ride around and everybody waves at you and gives you the thumbs up.

The Corvette is valued at and insured for $38,900. Ted is asking $29,500 for the Corvette, but if you are a serious buyer, he will negotiate with you. So, here's a chance for you to have an American Classic that you will be proud to show off and you may even want to enter it in car shows like Ted & Vicki did. If interested, call 313-382-3189 and speak to Ted. He can answer any and all questions about the Corvette.

Be sure to scroll down and click on the OLDER POSTS link at the bottom of each page for more posts.

Until next post, you all be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head in the 360 degree mode and above all else...........................RIDE SAFE!! ....................JOHN

MOVING ON TO NORTH TEXAS BIKERS IV 6-22-10

2010-06-22T13:36:00.000-07:00

THIS IS THE LAST POST TO BE PUT ON NORTH TEXAS BIKERS III. WE HAVE USED UP ALL THE ALLOTTED SPACE GIVEN FOR THIS BLOG. WE ARE NOW MOVING ONTO NORTH TEXAS BIKERS IV AND YOU MAY VIEW THE NEW BLOG AT THIS ADDRESS: www.jjskewlstuff4.blogspot.com KEEP IN MIND, THAT IT WILL TAKE QUITE A WHILE TO TRANSFER ITEMS FROM III TO IV, BUT AS EVENTS OR RIDES OCCUR, THEY WILL BE ADDED IMMEDIATELY.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE VIEWERS OF NORTH TEXAS BIKERS III. YOU MADE IT THE SUCCESS THAT IT WAS. NOW, ONTO NORTH TEXAS BIKERS IV AND NEW RIDES, NEW EVENTS AND NEW FRIENDS!!!

5th Annual Compassion Ride 6-19-10

2010-06-19T20:45:00.000-07:00

SATURDAY, 6-19-10, WAS THE MAKE UP DAY FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL COMPASSION RUN WHICH WAS RAINED OUT LAST MONTH. SCROLL DOWN AND JOIN US FOR THIS GREAT EVENT AND REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE

THE 5TH ANNUAL COMPASSION RUN WAS HELD AT 807 AUSTIN WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS AND ALL PROCEEDS WERE TO BENEFIT THE STRAIGHT STREET YOUTH MINISTRIES. HERE IS ONE OF THE BANNERS AT THE STRAIGHT STREET YOUTH MINISTRIES FENCE AROUND THE SPORTS AREA

HERE ARE ROBERT AND JANIS MANNING THE REGISTRATION TABLE. REGISTRATION WAS AT 9:00 A.M. AND FIRST BIKE OUT WAS AT 10:00 A.M.

HERE IS SISSY, ONE OF THE MAIN ORGANIZERS OF THIS EVENT, BY HER HARLEY TRIKE.

THIS TABLE IS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

FOLKS START TO ARRIVE. THE TEMPERATURE WAS NICE AT THIS TIME OF MORNING BUT THE EVER PRESENT HUMIDITY WAS HERE WHICH MADE FOR SOME BRUTAL HEAT INDEXES AS THE DAY WORE ON.

LARRY ARRIVES AND IS ALL SMILES. HE EVEN BOUGHT ME AN EVENT SHIRT. THANKS LARRY, YOU DA MAN!!

ANOTHER HARLEY ARRIVES AND PARKS NEXT TO LARRY'S 2010 ULTRA CLASSIC LIMITED EDITION

THE PAINT SCHEME ON ONE OF THE BIKES THERE.

CHARLES ARRIVES AND IS ANOTHER MAIN ORGANIZER OF THE COMPASSION RUN. IF MY MEMORY SERVES ME CORRECTLY, CHARLES WAS THE MAN WHO CAME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR THE COMPASSION RUN FIVE YEARS AGO

THIS IS WAYNE. HE IS A MEMBER OF C.M.A. AND A FELLOW MEMBER OF THE BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH, A BIKER ORIENTED CHURCH, HERE IN WICHITA FALLS TEXAS.

BIG MIKE ARRIVES, DROPS OFF SOME STUFF BEFORE LEAVING TO GET THE BBQ AND DRINKS.

SEVERAL EVENT PARTICIPANTS ARRIVE AND SWING IN TO PARK THEIR BIKES

THE LINE STARTS TO GROW AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE. THAT'S LARRY TAKING A PICTURE

NIKI, IN THE CENTER, ASSISTS IN SETTING UP THE SOUND SYSTEM TO BE USED FOR THE EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS AS WELL AS FOR THE COMMENTARY BY NIKI DURING THE C.M.A. DRILL TEAM'S PERFORMANCE AT 2 P.M.

A COUPLE OF THE BIKES WITH SIDECARS THAT WILL BE IN TODAY'S RIDE. THE RIDE TODAY WOULD BE 100 MILES AROUND THE WICHITA FALLS AREA, WITH STOPS AT RED RIVER HARLEY DAVIDSON, FOUR STARS MOTORCYCLE RANCH IN HENRIETTA TEXAS, AND AT THE BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH HERE IN WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS

DR. HARTMAN, A VOLUNTEER WHO WOULD BE MANNING THE TABLE OUT AT BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH, GETS BRIEFED BY SISSY

DR. HARTMAN TALKING TO SISSY. DR. HARTMAN IS THE PASTOR WHO MARRIED MY SON, MATT AND RACHEL, LAST MONTH. HE IS A GOOD MAN AND A GREAT PREACHER. I REALLY LIKE HIM.

DYLAN AND DR. NESMITH AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE

SISSY PAUSES AND SAYS HI

NIKI IS ALL SMILES AND IS READY FOR THIS EVENT...

MY GOOD FRIEND, TED, ARRIVES. I TAKE ALOT OF PICTURES OF TED AT DIFFERENT EVENTS AND SEND THEM TO HIS DAUGHTER, VICKIE, WHO LIVES UP IN COLORADO. SHE HAS AN OUTSTANDING BLOG ALSO. CHECK IT OUT AT: http://www.ourharleydays.blogspot.com/

DENNIS & MOE ARRIVE. DENNIS HAS A MOTORCYCLE ACCENT LIGHTING BUSINESS AND IS VERY GOOD AT WHAT HE DOES

THE FOLKS AT STRAIGHT STREET YOUTH MINISTRIES THAT WERE THERE LENDING THEIR SUPPORT TODAY. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JJ, LARRY, LAURA & HITMAN.

JACK ARRIVES AND IS IN GOOD SPIRITS, AS ALWAYS.

JACK'S BIKE IS THE RED ONE IN THE MIDDLE. THE RED BIKE ON THE END BELONGS TO CHARLES & GLORIA. I DON'T KNOW WHO OWNS THE BLACK BIKE.

WAYNE WENT OVER AND WAS WIPING DOWN HIS BIKE. HE KEEPS IT VERY CLEAN..

A COUPLE MORE OF THE BIKES AT THE COMPASSION RUN

LOOKING DOWN AUSTIN STREET FROM 9TH STREET

SOME OF THE BIKES IN ATTENDANCE. THEY ARRIVED UP TO AND A LITTLE AFTER THE MAIN BODY LEFT AT 10:00 A.M.

STRAIGHT STREET YOUTH MINISTRY 807 AUSTIN WICHITA FALLS TEXAS. SEE THIS LINK: http://www.sstreettx.org/

TED'S HARLEY

TED CALLS INEZ, HIS WIFE, SO I CAN SAY HI TO HER.

ANOTHER VIEW OF TED'S HARLEY

A COUPLE MORE OF THE PARTICIPANT'S BIKES

THE BIKES PARKED OUT FRONT OF STRAIGHT STREET YOUTH MINISTRIES.

THIS IS GLORIA, CHARLES'S WIFE

THIS IS JERRY. HE IS PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF C.M.A. (CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION) , GLORYBOUND. HE WAS SWEEPING THE GRAVEL OUT OF THE WAY OF THE BIKES SO NO MISHAPS WOULD HAPPEN.

THIS IS KATIE. SHE RIDES WITH US ALL THE TIME. SHE IS A R.N. AND LOOKING FOR WORK. ANYONE KNOW WHERE SHE MIGHT FIND A GOOD JOB?

DALE ARRIVES. IT WAS GREAT SEEING HIM AGAIN AS IT WAS IN NOVEMBER OF 2009 THAT WE SAW HIM LAST.

SOME OF THE BIKES HAD PATRIOTIC PAINT SCHEMES, SUCH AS ON THIS BIKE.

DALE DISMOUNTS HIS BIKE AND TALKS WITH LARRY AND SISSY

SOME OTHER BIKES AT THE EVENT

ALL KINDS OF BIKES SHOWED UP, EVEN THIS STALLION TRIKE.

IN THE SIDECAR IS AARON, VERNON IS IN THE BLUE DENIM VEST BEHIND HIM AND DAMIAN IS THE RIDER AND ON THE BMW. SHARP LOOKING SETUP!

DAMIAN AND OUR GOOD FRIEND, VERNON..

DENNIS, WHO OWNS THE "C ME SHINE" MOTORCYCLE ACCENT LIGHT BUSINESS IS ALL GRINS TODAY. YA JUST GOTTA LOVE THIS GUY!!

LOOKING SOUTH DOWN AUSTIN STREET TOWARD 9TH STREET

FOLKS GATHER & TALK WHILE WAITING FOR THE 10 A.M. DEPARTURE TIME FOR THE 100 MILE RIDE

SISSY, LARRY AND BRYAN SHARE A LAUGH WHILE WAITING

CATHY IS IN A VERY GOOD MOOD TODAY. CATHY WAS MY DAUGHTER'S, AMY, BOSS BEFORE SHE RETIRED A FEW WEEKS AGO. SHE WAS A TEACHER WITH THE SPECIAL NEED KIDS AT CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL HERE IN WICHITA FALLS. I KNOW AMY WILL MISS HER.

THIS IS ALICE, LARRY AND MOE. ALICE & LARRY RIDE A HARLEY TRIKE AND MOE IS DENNIS'S WIFE.

THIS IS CATHY'S CRAFT TABLE. SHE WAS SELLING CROSSES THAT SHE MAKES AND BANDANAS. AND IN THE YELLOW BOX WERE THE BEST HOMEMADE BROWNIES YOU COULD EVER HOPE TO EAT. SHE MADE THOSE TOO!

STEVE STAYS BUSY AT THE T-SHIRT TABLE.

TED LATCHES ONTO SOME COLD WATER. THE HUMIDY WAS HIGH TODAY MAKING THE HEAT INDEX GO WAY UP

LARRY & TED. BOTH ARE FELLOW PGR MEMBERS AND H.O.G. MEMBERS (RED RIVER CHAPTER)

THIS IS CHRIS AND JERRY. JERRY IS THE PRESIDENT OF "GLORYBOUND", THE LOCAL C.M.A. CHAPTER.

THE FLAGS ARE SET UP. PRIOR TO THE RIDE, WE ALL WILL RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLIGANCE AND TRUST ME, IT IS STILL "ONE NATION UNDER GOD" HERE IN NORTH TEXAS!!

THIS IS RUSSELL, DEBBIE AND LELAND. I WAS TOLD CONGRATS ARE IN ORDER BECAUSE DEBBIE & LELAND ARE NEWLY WEDS. CONGRATULATIONS TO MY FRIENDS AND MAY YOU BOTH LIVE LONG AND PROSPER!!!

TED, DENNIS AND BRYAN TALKING WHILE WAITING FOR THE 10 A.M. START TIME

FOLKS TALKING WHILE WAITING FOR THE START TIME...

A RIDER RIDES UP ON A CAN AM SPYDER..

WE THOUGHT THIS WAS DIFFERENT. A TATTOO REMOVAL BUSINESS AT A BIKER RALLY. THIS IS NIKI AND FLIP AT THE MOBILE CLINIC BUSINESS. ACTUALLY THE CLINIC WAS THERE IN SUPPORT OF STRAIGHT STRREET MINISTRIES. THEY REMOVE THE GANG TATTOO'S FROM THE KIDDO'S WHO TURN THEIR LIVES AROUND AND GET OUT OF THE STREET GANGS.

NIKI & FLIP AT THE DALLAS TATTO REMOVAL MOBILE OUTREACH CLINIC VEHICLE.

THE STREET FILLS UP WITH BIKES.

LOOKING BACK AT THE REGISTRATION AREA

THIS IS CHARLES AND GLORIA'S NEW HARLEY WITH THE NEW ARTWORK ON THE FAIRING.

THE CROWD AT THE REGISTRATION AREA

THIS IS MIKE'S NEW RIDE. HE LOVES THIS BIKE.

THIS IS MIKE. HE IS ONE OF OUR NORTH TEXAS PGR RIDE CAPTAINS AND YOU WOULD BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND A NICER GUY. I REALLY LIKE HIM AND VALUE OUR FRIENDSHIP.

THIS IS A.J.'S DAUGHTER MICHELLE AND WIFE, LORI. I WORKED WITH MICHELLE ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO AND SHE IS A NICE, FUN GIRL. SHE HAS BLOSSOMED INTO A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMAN. I HAD NO IDEA SHE WAS THEIR DAUGHTER. A.J. & LORI, YOU DONE GOOD!!

SISSY SHOWS ME LARRY'S NEW TAT... LOOKIN' GOOD BRO!!

THE RIDER'S GATHER AROUND AS CHARLES GIVES THE PRE-RIDE INSTRUCTIONS.

CHARLES GIVING PRE-RIDE INSTRUCTIONS. ROBERT WOULD BE LEAD BIKE.

THE BACK OF ONE OF THE RIDERS T-SHIRTS

THIS IS HEATHER & ROOSTER. THEY ARE FELLOW MEMBERS OF THE BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH AND C.M.A. MEMBERS. THAT IS MICHELLE AND A.J. BEHIND THEM.

CHARLES MAKING SOME MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS

TED & KATIE LISTEN IN TO CHARLES MAKING THE ANNOUNCEMENTS. THAT'S MOE BEHIND THEM.

BARRY & MOE LISTENING TO THE ANNOUNCEMENTS.

10 A.M. FINALLY ARRIVES AND THE RIDERS & PASSENGERS HEAD TO THE BIKES TO START THE RIDE. THAT'S GLORIA BY THE RED HARLEY GETTING READY TO GEAR UP.

THE RIDERS ARE JUST ABOUT READY.

TODAY'S LEAD BIKE & RIDER IS ROBERT. NEXT TO HIM, READY TO GET ON HER TEAL COLORED HARLEY HERITAGE, IS HIS WIFE, JANIS. BOTH ARE VERY GOOD FRIENDS.

THIS IS DYLAN, A.K.A. THE KID. HE IS THE BASS PLAYER AT BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH AND A MEMBER OF THE C.M.A.

I WALK ONTO 9TH STREET TO DO TRAFFIC CONTROL FOR THE RIDERS AS THEY START TOWARDS ME AND THE BARRICADES. THEY WILL GO RIGHT AT THE BARRICADES.

NIKI WAVES AS SHE & FLIP MAKE THE TURN ONTO 9TH STREET. HAVE A GREAT RIDE & RIDE SAFE!!

THE RIDERS COUNTINUE TO HEAD OUT.

KATIE MAKES THE TURN ON 9TH STREET

MIKE MAKES THE TURN ONTO 9TH STREET AND IS ON THE WAY FOR THE 100 MILE ROUND TRIP RIDE.

ONE OF THE MANY TRIKES MAKE THE TURN ONTO 9TH STREET..

MORE BIKES MAKE THE TURN. THE GIRLS AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE TOLD ME THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BIKES IN TODAYS RIDE WAS 84 WITH 114 RIDERS & PASSENGERS

THE SPORTBIKE RIDERS APPROACH THE TURN ONTO 9TH STREET

DENNIS, MINUS MOE, MAKES THE TURN ONTO 9TH STREET. HEY DENNIS!!! WHAT HAPPENED TO MOE?

THE RIDERS HEADING OVER THE SMALL RISE ON 9TH STREET

A FEW OF THE LATE STARTERS APPROACHING 9TH STREET.

THIS IS DUSTIN HEADING OUT. I WILL BE AT HIS WEDDING ON AUG 14,10 WHEN HE & AMY GET MARRIED.

ANOTHER HAPPY RIDER HEADS OUT FOR THE 100 MILE RIDE

RIDERS STILL HEADING OUT

AARON IS THE SIDECAR AND DAMIAN ON THE BMW APPROACH.

LARRY HEADS OUT. LARRY IS THE TAIL GUNNER ON TODAY'S RIDE. HE WILL STAY IN RADIO COMMUNICATION WITH ROBERT, ON THE LEAD BIKE, AND NOTIFY HIM OF ANY BREAKDOWNS, MISHAPS, ETC. THANKFULLY IT WAS A MISHAP FREE RIDE TODAY.

BRO. SCALES IS ALL GRINS TODAY...

SISSY & CATHY, TWO OF THE HARDEST WORKING GIRLS TODAY.

PERRY IS HAVING A GOOD TIME....

ANOTHER PIC OF SISSY & CATHY.. GOOD JOB TODAY, YOU TWO!!!

KIM WHO IS WITH THE STRAIGHT STREET YOUTH MINISTRY

SOME OF THE STRAIGHT STREET MEMBERS WHO HELPED OUT TODAY. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JAY, APRIL AND DAKOTA.

BIG MIKE ARRIVES WITH THE BBQ AND DRINKS

BIG MIKE CARRIES A CASE OF WATER TO THE SERVING AREA AND PERRY ARRIVES TO HELP OUT

THE C.M.A. DRILL TEAMS PRACTICES THEIR MOVES FOR THE PROGRAM & DRILL DEMONSTRATION AT 2:00 P.M.

BIG MIKE & J.J. AT THE TRUCK. J.J. IS AN OFFICIAL WITH THE STRAIGHT STREET YOUTH MINISTRIES. SHE DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB TODAY AND I WANT TO THANK HER FOR STAYING OPEN SO I COULD GET MY LOST KEYS FROM HER AFTER THE RIDE. THANK YOU, ALSO, TO WHO EVER FOUND THEM AND TURNED THEM IN...

BIG MIKE & J.J.

LOOKING DOWN THE LINE OF THE C.M.A. DRILL TEAM. I TOOK PICTURES STEADILY FROM ABOUT 8 A.M. TO 2 P.M. AND MY CAMERA BATTERY DIED, SO I DIDN'T GET ANY PICS OF THE ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION AT 2 P.M.

RIDERS BUYING CROSSES, BANDANAS OR BROWNIES. ALL WERE GOOD.

STEVE ENJOYS A BREAK IN THE SALES AT THE T-SHIRT TABLE..

TAMMY & TIM WERE HAVING A GOOD TIME. THEY ARE SOME GREAT PEOPLE.

THE C.M.A. DRILL TEAM CONTINUES TO PRACTICE. THEY WERE GOOD AND YOU COULD TELL THEY HAVE SPENT A LOT OF TIME GETTING IT DOWN RIGHT.

TIM & TAMMY GET READY TO HEAD OUT.

THE FIRST SET OF LOST KEYS BELONGED TO KAREN. WE LOOKED AT THE KEYS AND COMPARED HERS TO MINE. BOTH HAD A BLUE D-RING, BOTH HAD FORD KEYS AND FOBS. I HAD A SMALL FLASHLIGHT ON MINE OTHERWISE THEY WERE PRETTY MUCH IDENTICAL...

THIS IS CINDY & KAREN. THEY ALSO WORKED REGISTRATION AND WERE THE INITIAL MONEY COUNTERS FOR THE RUN

THE SECOND GROUP OF RIDERS HEAD OUT ON THE 100 MILE RIDE

THIS IS MOUSE & DOZER. DOZER IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL CHAPTER OF B.A.C.A. (BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE)

LANCE & PATTIE TALK TO CATHY. THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE SEEN LANCE SINCE THE LAST TIME I WAS AT RED RIVER HARLEY DAVIDSON IN FEBRURARY. SEE THIS LINK: http://www.rrhd.com/

THIS IS LANCE AND HIS WIFE,PATTIE. THEY ARE GREAT FRIENDS AND A FEW WEEKS AGO, WHILE IN ABILENE TEXAS, THEY HAD A REAR TIRE BLOWOUT ON THEIR SCREAMIN EAGLE ULTRA CLASSIC. IT SENT BOTH OF THEM TO THE HOSPITAL AND LANCE HAD TO HAVE SHOULDER SURGERY. LANCE SAID IT DID $13,000 PLUS IN DAMAGES TO HIS BIKE. THEY WERE RUNNING AT ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN IT HAPPENED.

THIS IS RAILROAD AND HIS SON BRAD. RAILROAD IS A MEMBER OF THE LOCAL BOOZEFIGHTERS M/C AND A MEMBER OF B.A.C.A...

RAILROAD AND HIS SON, BRAD, REGISTER FOR THE EVENT.

KIM, APRIL AND KIM. ALL THREE WERE GREAT HELP DURING TODAY'S EVENT. ALL THREE ARE MEMBERS AND WORK AT STRAIGHT STREET YOUTH MINISTRIES AT 807 AUSTIN WICHITA FALLS TEXAS

KIM, APRIL & KIM OUT BETWEEN THE GREATEST STATE FLAG IN THE STATES AND THE GREATEST FLAG OF THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!! YOU GIRLS ROCK!!

KIM WAS TELLING US SHE USED TO BE A CHEER LEADER AND ON THE FLAG SQUAD FOR SOME OF THE TIME, SO, HERE IS KIM WITH THE GREATEST FLAG IN THE WORLD!!

BIG MIKE GETS A HUG FROM GLORIA, HIS WIFE, AS THEY TAKE A QUICK BREAK FROM UNLOADING THE TRUCK

I THINK THIS HARLEY BELONGS TO DOZER & MOUSE..

THIS IS DARIYAE. HE IS WITH THE STRAIGHT STREET MINISTRIES AND HE WAS HANDING OUT THESE RUBBER STRAIGHT STREET BRACELETS.

THIS IS MANU. SHE ALSO WORKS FOR STRAIGHT STREET MINISTRIES.

THIS IS WHERE THE RIDERS WILL GET THEIR FOOD FROM, FOR A DONATION. THAT'S TWO BIG POTS OF BBQ BEEF, BBQ SAUCE, BUNS AND POTATOE CHIPS & OTHER SNACKS

POT #1 OF BBQ BEEF. THIS WAS MADE UP BY BIG MIKE. BIG MIKE COOKS FOR VARIOUS EVENTS AND IS AN EXCELLENT COOK/BBQ'ER.

POT #2 OF THE BBQ BEEF. THIS BBQ WAS GREAT!!

THE ASSORTMENT OF BUNS ON THE THE TABLE

THE SNACKS ON THE TABLE AWAITING THE RIDERS

THE VENDOR WITH THE LEATHER ITEMS ARRIVES.

THIS IS CINDY AND KAREN COUNTING THE MONEY FROM REGISTRATION

THE BACK OF THE COMPASSION RUN T-SHIRT

GREG WALKING BACK ACROSS THE STREET

A TYPICAL BBQ MEAL FROM TODAY. SODA, BBQ SANDWICH AND A BAG OF CHIPS OR WHATEVER.

MIKE WAS IN GOOD SPIRITS. MIKE IS THE LEADER OF THE C.M.A. DRILL TEAM AND A FELLOW MEMBER OF THE BLUE KNIGHTS TX XX LE/MC

THE LEATHER VENDOR SETS UP SHOP..

THE LEATHER VENDOR HAS BEEN WITH THE COMPASSION RUN SINCE COMPASSION RUN 1. GREAT DEALS ON BIKER APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES

HE HAD VESTS, JACKETS, TOUR PACKS, WINDSHIELD BAGS, BANDANAS, T-SHIRTS AND ALL KINDS OF PATCHES.

SONJA SETS UP THE SUNGLASSES, GLOVES ETC. TABLE... LOTS OF ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM.

NOT ONLY DID THEY HAVE PATCHES, THEY WOULD SEW THEM ON YOUR VEST FOR YOU WHILE YOU WAITED.

THIS IS SONJA & RUDY, OWNERS OF MOTORCYCLE LEATHERS & MORE. THEY ARE OUT OF LAWTON OKLAHOMA. IF YOU LIVE FAIRLY CLOSE TO THE LAWTON AREA, AND ARE PLANNING AN EVENT, GIVE RUDY A CALL AT 580-335-1223 AND SEE WHAT HE CAN DO FOR YOU..

SONJA & RUDY, OWNERS OF MOTORCYCLE LEATHERS & MORE LOCATED IN LAWTON OKLAHOMA. THEY ATTEND EVENTS AND HAVE SOME GREAT MERCHANDISE AT EVEN GREATER PRICES!!

THIS IS APRIL WORKING THE DESK INSIDE STRAIGHT STREETS YOUTH MINISTRIES.

THIS IS CHRIS, THE GUITAR PLAYER/SINGER TAKING A BREAK AND GETTING SOMETHING COOL TO DRINK.

THIS IS ONE VERY HAPPY COUPLE. THIS IS CATHY GIVING HER HUSBAND, JACK, A BIG HUG. THEY ARE SOME VERY NICE FOLKS AND A GREAT CHRISTIAN COUPLE TOO.

THIS IS LARAY AND BECKY, BOTH C.M.A. MEMBERS. THEY REALLY HELPED OUT ON TODAYS EVENT.

FOLKS GOING THRU THE SERVING LINE. I DON'T THINK THERE WAS ANY BBQ LEFT OVER AFTER EVERYONE FINISHED EATING. LIKE I SAID, BIG MIKE IS AN EXCELLENT COOK AND HE MADE SOME OUTSTANDING BBQ. THANKS MIKE, YOU DID GREAT , YET ONCE AGAIN!!!

CHARLES TALKING TO J.J. AND ANOTHER RIDER AFTER EATING...

MIKE COMING UP THE STAIRS AFTER EATING A GREAT BBQ MEAL

MIKE & I. WE HAVE BEEN FRIENDS ABOUT 20 YEARS OR MORE.. HE HAS BEEN WITH C.M.A. FOR 34 + YEARS.. A GOOD MAN.

TED IS ALL GRINS AFTER THE RIDE. TED IS A RIDE CAPTAIN IN THE NORTH TEXAS PGR AND A FELLOW MEMBER OF THE RED RIVER CHAPTER OF H.O.G.

TED AND I WHEN HE FINISHED THE 100 MILE RIDE AND BEFORE EATING BBQ.

TED AND I CLOWNING AROUND BEFORE EATING

LARRY & TED BEFORE GOING DOWN TO GET THEIR FOOD..

SISSY HAVING A LAUGH BEFORE EATING

THE RIDERS EATING..

THE TABLE FILLS UP AS THE RIDERS COME BACK IN AND GET THEIR BBQ SANDWICHES

THIS IS CHRIS. HE PLAYED GUITAR AND SANG SONGS MOST OF THE AFTERNOON. HE WAS VERY GOOD.

THIS IS JAMES AND HE WANTED TO BE ADDED TO MY RIDE NOTIFICATION LIST. HE IS NOW PART OF THE N.T.B. (NORTH TEXAS BIKERS)

KATIE RESTING UP AFTER THE 100 MILE RIDE. EVERYONE SAID THE RIDE WAS GOOD BUT HOT..

MIKE FIXIN' TO DIG INTO HIS BBQ SANDWHICH

INEZ AND TED GETTING READY TO SIT DOWN AND EAT...

MICHELLE, & LORI EATING THEIR BBQ AND SNACKS

MIKE LAUGHS AS MYRA CUTS LOOSE WITH A LOUD "WHOOP" !!!!

THIS IS STEVE AND ANOTHER ONE OF THE RIDERS EATING SOME DELICIOUS BBQ.

LARRY, WILDA, RICHARD AND TED JUST AFTER EATING SOME BBQ.

MY CAMERA BATTERY RAN OUT AT JUST ABOUT 2 P.M. AFTER 5 1/2 HOURS OF TAKING PICS. THIS IS THE LAST PICTURE I GOT TODAT. THIS IS LEFT TO RIGHT: LARRY, RICHARD, WILDA AND TED

THIS WILL CONCLUDE THIS POST. EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT RIDE TODAY, I HAD A GREAT TIME TAKING PICS AT THE STAGING AREA.

SCROLL WAY DOWN FOR MORE RIDES, RUNS AND EVENTS AND DON'T FORGET TO CLICK THE "OLDER POSTS" LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE OR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LAST POST FOR MORE OF THE SAME

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS, BOTH IN AND OUT OF HARM'S WAY ESPECIALLY FOR PATTIE (KOREA ) AND MY NIECE STEFFANIE (IRAQ/AFGHANISTAN THEATRE).

YOU MAY ACCESS NORTH TEXAS BIKERS AND NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II AT THE FOLLOWING LINKS: http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ AND http://www.jjskewlstuff3.blogspot.com/ .

UNTIL NEXT POST, YA'LL BE CAREFUL OUT THERE, KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A 360 DEGREE SWIVEL, KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROAD AND ABOVE ALL ELSE: RIDE SAFE........................JOHN

BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH 6-18-10

2010-06-19T15:24:00.000-07:00

Friday, 6-18-10, at 7:00 p.m., the Broken Chains Freedom Church in Wichita Falls Texas has services. The Church is a "biker church" but everyone is welcome. Janice dropped me off early and I started taking pictures. Scroll down and join us for the service and meet some of the great folks that go there. REMEMBER, IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE!!

There goes Janice in her Ford Focus after she dropped me off at Broken Chains Freedom Church, 5200 Old Jacksboro Highway, here in Wichita Falls Texas. She was heading home to take a muscle relaxer after pulling some muscles in her lower back.

Here is the church sign out by Jacksboro Highway. A couple of the member bikes are already there

One of the member's Harley

Another member's Harley

I went inside because the Praise Band was practicing. I went and looked at the sound booth and took this pic of the sound board. I used to run the sound board for several years at the Church where Janice's father was Pastor

This is Dylan's (a.k.a The Kid) Harley Road King. It is for sale. Dylan is the bass/rhythm guitar player in the Praise Band

The first two bikes at the church tonight

Another view of the Harley out front

The Praise Band: from left to right: Bruce-rhythm, Floyd-drums, Speedy-lead vocals & acoustic, David-bass and Dylan-rhythm

Linda (pastor's wife) and Amy work hard in the kitchen to get the goodie table ready

This is the Kid's Corner Room

Kid's Corner is for kids from 5-11 years old. Broken Chains Freedom Church has something for every age group. They have a nursery and a teen church

This is the Nursery

The Nursery is for Kiddo's from new born to 4 yrs old

The wall to the Sancturay is lined with members pictures and different events at the church.

The main hall to the Sanctuary with the kitchen off to the right

The welcome/open sign by the front door with service time and church phone number

The Broken Chains Freedom Church decal on the front door. I meant to get one for the car but I left without one. I will pick one up next Friday

The front entrance area

The front entrance area. On the other side of that window is the Nursery

The left side 0of the Sanctuary as the Praise Band warms up with some practice songs

The right side of the Sanctuary

Christopher at the sound board

Amy delivers a big bowl of chips & salsa to the goodie table. And yes, that is a BIG plate of brownies.

Our Praise Band is Great! They play high energy Praise songs and some tradional songs.

This is Lori, the Pastor's daughter. She is all smiles tonight as always.

Speedy, lead singer and acoustical guitar player with Floyd on the drums

Dylan, rhythm player and David is bass guitarist tonight

Bruce is another rhythm guitar player in the Praise Band. These folks practice and really put on a great Praise & Worship session

Two cakes are brought to the goodie table

The goodie table and the blue barrel is full of iced down drinks..

The chips & salsa that Amy put on the table. There are also bags of cookies, pretzels, corn chips etc.

You also have your choice of regular or decaf coffee.

Christopher at the sound board

Rusty arrives on her trike. This is a Suzuki Bergman 650cc bike with the touring package on it. It is normally a two wheel bike but the package makes it a trike. It also has an automatic transmission for those who can't shift or never learned how to shift. She has 23,000 miles on it and says she has absolutely no trouble keeping up with the bigger bikes

A view of the Suzuki's seat, bars & controls

a head-on view of Rusty's bike

another view of Dylan's bike

The Praise Band continues to practice prior to service

David enjoys what he does and is all grins tonight

Looking back at the sound board and entrance from the stage. In a very short time this Sanctuary will be full, almost to standing room only. God is really moving at the Broken Chains Freedom Church and it continues to grow

Moe arrives and has Dennis's business sign on the tailgate of her pickup as well as a Broken Chains Freedom Church decal. Her husband Dennis has a business called C Me Shine, a motorcycle accent lighting installation business and he is VERY GOOD at what he does. Give him a call today at 940-782-6312 and see what he can do for you.

Another biker decal under Moe's F-150 lettering on her tailgate.

Her is Moe with just one of her hilarious t-shirts that she has

The front of Moe's t-shirt

A church member's Harley

Another church member's Harley 1200cc Sportster Custom

Ron arrives at the church

Barbara arrives at the church. She just got her m/c license and bought herself a new bike..Way to go Barbara!

Left to right: LeAnn (Barbara's daughter), Ron and Barbara

Steve arrives at the church on his bike

Another church member's bike

Flip arrives at the church and is in a great mood and is all grins

This is Amy with her son, Colter, at the church

Another Church member arrives

This is Amy. She is engaged to Dustin, who is enroute to the church with Tom or Crazy Tom as he is called by those who know him.

This is Rooster's bike. Same year & model as mine, an 01 harley Heritage Softail Classic. He has 48,000 + miles on his, where I only have 19,000 on mine. But that is fixin to change on July 6, 2010.

Another member arrives with his son as a passenger

and this is his Harley

Niki (Flips wife) arrives and is all smiles. That is Flip with his back to the camera as he talks to other church members

Tim & Tammy arrive at church

Church member sitting outside on his bike waiting for services to start

Member's bikes out front of the church

Dustin arrives with Tom as his passenger

Tim & Tammy's Harley

Another member arrives at the church

Johnny gets a hug from Moe when he enters the church. Johnny is a cancer survivor. As I heard, the church laid hands on him and prayed. God answered the prayers and he was found to be cancer free at his next doctor visit

Myra & Russell in Church

Russell & Sissy in the Broken Chains Freedom Church

Myra talks to Pastor Roy Boswell, as Russell (her husband) and Sissy look on.

This is Phyllis and Myra. I believe they said they use to be co-workers a while back

The Praise Band starts the service . Left to right: Bruce, Speedy, Floyd, Dylan and David

The C.M.A. patch on the member in front of me. C.M.A. stands for the Christian Motorcyclists Association. The local chapter, GloryBound has a prison ministry and they go to the jails & prisons and all the biker functions to share the good news of Jesus Christ with bikers of all types.

This is Moe & Michael. He is a member of B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse) and I think he is going to be the Vice president of the local Chapter, shortly

Services end and I got a pic of these young ladies before they headed out. Left to right: Sherry, Myra, Sissy and Linda

Member bikes out in the parking lot after services.

Members talk prior to leaving

left to right: Barry, Barbara, Ron and LeAnn

members talking outside after services

Sissy's trike out front in the parking lot

Rooster astride his ride after church

This is Brian and Sharon out front of the Church after services

This is Moe & Gene after services

This is the biker trailer that Gene is selling. Moe says it was $1,300 when Gene bought new

Moe gave me a ride home since Janice was in bed with the sore back. This is a view down Southwest Parkway at dusk

This will conclude this post. I had a great time tonight and enjoyed the sermon that Pastor Roy gave. If you live in the Wichita Falls area and didn't go to the Church last night, you missed out on an excellent service. If you would like to attend, the Broken Chains Freedom Church is located at 5200 Old Jacksboro Hwy, between Archer City Highway (TX79) and Rathgerber Rd. Services are Friday night at 7:00 p.m. Get there early for a good seat.

Be sure to scroll way down for more rides, events and runs and remember to click on the "OLDER POSTS" at the bottom of EACH page or directly under the last post on EACH page, for more of the same.

You can access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS & NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following links: www.jjskewlsdtuff.blogspot.com and www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Continue to pray for our troops, both in and out of harm's way especially Pattie (Korea) and my niece Steffanie (Iraq/Afghanistan theatre)

Until next post, be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a 360 degree swivel and most important of all.....RIDE SAFE..... JOHN

STOLEN MOTORCYCLE 6-9-10

2010-06-09T19:52:00.000-07:00

I RECEIVED AN E-MAIL FROM A GOOD FRIEND, JEREMY, A LITTLE WHILE AGO. HE WANTS YOUR HELP IN LOCATING HIS STOLEN BIKE. THE BIKE, PICTURED BELOW IS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT IT NOW HAS AN 8" TINTED WINDSHIELD AND THE CUP HOLDER IS ON THE LEFT SIDE. CLICK THE PICTURE FOR A LARGER VIEW!!

THE BIKE WAS STOLEN FROM THE STONEGATE TERRACE APARTMENTS 5201 CENTRAL FREEWAY (I-44) WICHITA FALLS TEXAS, OUT BY MISSILE ROAD. THE BIKE WAS STOLEN ON 6-7-10 AT 1:00 A.M. IF YOU SEE THIS BIKE OR HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE THEFT, PLEASE CALL DETECTIVE GERALD SCHULTE AT THE WICHITA FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 940-761-7762. WE NEED TO FIND THE BIKE AND PUT THE LOW LIFE PIECE OF SCUM IN JAIL THAT STOLE IT. IF NOT, THEN THE NEXT BIKE THEY STEAL MAY BE YOURS. YOUR ASSISTANCE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED

TEXAS TAG: JTHAWG

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2010 TEXAS STATE H.O.G. RALLY

2010-06-04T08:40:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Texas State H.O.G. Rally will be held here in Wichita Falls, Texas, Sept 2-5, 2010. I want to invite EVERYBODY that's a H.O.G. member, no matter what state or country you live in, to attend this event. If you own a HARLEY-DAVIDSON and aren't a member of H.O.G yet, first join H.O.G National and then join your local Chapter of H.O.G.. Then, come down, up or over to Wichita Falls Texas in September for this great event. I look forward to meeting you here, getting your pic and putting it on the blog for a post of this Rally. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK THE PICTURE.

The National H.O.G. patch.

THE TEXAS STATE HOG RALLY

DATE

SEPTEMBER 2-5, 2010

CITY/STATE

WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS www.maps.google.com/maps?q=wichita_falls

DESCRIPTION

The 2010 Texas State H.O.G Rally will be held in Wichita Falls Texas on Sept 2-5, 2010. Enjoy a great time with activities, rides and more. This Rally is planned by local H.O.G. members under National H.O.G. Registration is REQUIRED by JULY 15, 2010. For more information and pre-registration , see this link:

WEBSITE

http://www.txstatehogrally.com/

For more information on RED RIVER HARLEY DAVIDSON, home of the RED RIVER CHAPTER (# 1757) ,OF H.O.G., see this link: http://www.redriverharley-davidson.com/

Our Chapter patch.

So mark your calendars and plan on coming to Wichita Falls Texas on Sept 2-5 2010 for the 2010 TEXAS STATE H.O.G. RALLY. It will be a great rally and a great experience. See ya'll there.

Scroll down for more rides, runs & events and don't forget to click on the "OLDER POSTS" link at the bottom of EACH page or under the last post on the page, for more of the same.

You can access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS and NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following links: http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ and http://www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com/. You can check out rides, events & runs back to January 2008 at these sites.

Continue to pray for our troops both in and out of harm's way, especially for Pattie (Korea) and my niece Steffanie (Iraq/Afghanistan Theatre).

Until next post, be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep you head on a 360 degree swivel and most important of all: RIDE SAFE........................ JOHN

BOBBY'S NEW HARLEY 6-3-10

2010-06-03T17:26:00.000-07:00

Today, Thursday, 6-3-10, I got an email from Bobby, a good friend and former co-worker for 28 years. He wanted to swing by and show me his new bike that he got yesterday afternoon. Scroll down and see what Bobby got and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

Here is the bike Bobby just sold. This was his 09 Dyna Super Glide

And this is his new Harley. Bobby bought it at ProTeam Harley-Davidson, up in Lawton Oklahoma. For more on the ProTeam HD Dealership, see this link: www.proteamhd.com

This is a 2010 Harley Street Glide. This thing has all kinds of goodies on it.

Back view of Bobby's new Street Glide

Here is Bobby on his new Harley. Bobby and several of our mutual friends are riding up to Sturgis in August and he wants me to ride up with them. I'd like to but don't think Janice will go for it.

Another shot of Bobby on his Harley in our garage. I apologize for the condition of our garage. We are getting ready for a garage sale and have most of the stuff out there

Janice arrives home from work and takes this picture of Bobby & me.

The instruments & radio on the Street Glide. AM/FM, CD player, intercom and it can be upgraded to add a CB, if so desired

Another view of the Street Glide

Bobby getting ready to leave. The glare from the sun is blinding. lol

The engine on Bobby's Harley is a 96 Cu. In and the transmission is 6 speed

Bobby backing out of the garage.

Bobby ready to leave

And Bobby heading down the street. This will conclude this post.

I can tell that Bobby is one happy biker and I have no doubt that he will put on many thousands of miles on his Harley. Bobby, ya done good!!! I look forward to riding with you..

Scroll down for more rides, runs and events and don't forget to click on the " OLDER POSTS" on the bottom of EACH page or directly under the last post on the page, for more of the same.

You can access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS and NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following address: www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com and www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Continue to pray for our troops, both in and out of harm's way, especially for Pattie (Korea) and my niece, Steffanie (Iraq/Afghanistan Theatre)

Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a 360 degree swivel and most important of all: RIDE SAFE.............. JOHN

Dustin & Amy take SO for a ride 5-29-10

2010-05-30T09:36:00.000-07:00

Saturday, 5-29-10, all the kids came over to hang out at the house. After a few minutes, my son-in-law, Dustin, asked me if I wanted him to charge the battery up on the Harley. I had asked him back in March if he would come over once a week and take my bike for a spin so as to keep the fluids flowing and the battery charged until I could ride again.. It was sunny out, about 92 degrees and a light breeze, perfect for riding. I told him to have fun. My daughter, Amy, his wife, went with him. Scroll down for the brief post of them leaving and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURES BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

Dustin & Amy putting on the helmets before backing the bike out of the garage.

Dustin maneuvering the bike out of the garage between the cars & pickups parked in the driveway.

Once in the street, Dustin adjusts the choke and fires the Harley up.

Dustin & Amy saddle up and are ready to head out.

I told them to have fun, don't dump the bike and cya later.

With that being said and the Harley warmed up enough to leave, they set off down the street. Dustin's Dad has a Harley and I think he is selling it. Maybe he will sell it to Dustin.

This will conclude this post. Dustin & Amy came back about an hour later and both had the "Harley grin" on their faces.

Scroll down for more rides, runs & events and don't forget to click on the "OLDER POSTS" link at the bottom of EACH page or underneath the last post on each page, for more rides, runs and event postings.

You can access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS and NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following links: http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ and http://www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com/ .

Please continue to pray for our troops both in & out of harm's way, especially for Pattie (Korea) and my niece Steffanie (in the Iraq/Afghanistan theatre)

Until next post, be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a 360 degree swivel and most important of all: RIDE SAFE!!.........................JOHN

ECTOR GETS A HARLEY!! 5-29-10

2010-05-28T22:33:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Friday, 5-28-10, I got a call from a good friend of ours, Ector. He wanted to know if I was gonna be home in the afternoon because he wanted to show me something. Ector is one of those people that have the God given gift of hand carving. He can take a tree limb or chunk of wood and make a masterpiece out of it. He also paints (he's an artist too) and does leather work. So, I thought he was coming over to show me a carving or something. So, scroll down and see what Ector wanted to show me and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE

You can imagine my surprise, when I went out and Ector showed me his Harley he had just bought (for a song & a dance, I might add).

Ector & I had been trying to hook up and go on some runs but something always seemed to prevent it. Now, he is ready to go. He took the motorcycle course out at Vernon College, got his m/c endorsement & finally found a great deal on a bike. This is a 2005 Harley Custom Sportster 1200 cc. He has that bike clean and shiny!!

Here is Ector over at the house.

Ector is on the North Texas Bikers ride notification list and is ready to do some good rides. I, of course, am still grounded by the Doc until July 7th, then I will be able t0 ride with him. But you will be seeing him on this blog as he starts riding with us.

Ector getting ready to head out. He was pretty comfortable even though it was 95 degrees out

Here is another pic of Ector getting ready to go. I gave him a Gremlin Bell that I took off of my Harley when Russ got me a new bell. SO, the bell has been on 3 bikes since it was put to work in 2001. It protected 3 of us and now, it will protect Ector.. Besides, Ector is now a part of the brotherhood and it's staying in the family, as it were

Ector fired up the Harley and it had a real good sound.

And here is Ector leaving the house for parts unknown. Ride Safe, Bro!!

I mentioned at the beginning of this post that Ector was an artist with wood, paintings, leatherworks etc. He made me a beautiful cane several years back and he also makes those Indian flutes as well as an assortment of other items. Janice told me that on his lunch hour, Ector will go to the stairwell at city hall and play soothing songs on the flute.. So, whatever your needs are, contact him and see if he can fulfill your request. I will personally vouch for him. He is a good engineer, an Outstanding artist and a great friend.

This will conclude this post. Thank you Ector for coming over and showing me your new ride. It won't be long until I get cut loose and then we will do some riding!!

Scroll down for more rides, runs & events and don't forget to click on the "OTHER POSTS" link at the bottom of EACH page or right under the last post on the page.

You can access to NORTH TEXAS BIKERS & NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following links: www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com and www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Please continue to pray for our troops, both in and out of harms way, especially Pattie (Korea) and my niece Steffanie (Iraq/Afghanistan theatre)

Until the next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a 360 degree swivel and most of all: RIDE SAFE!

Have a great Memorial Weekend and take the time to thank a Vet and remember those who died for our freedom........................John

CAST OFF!!!!! 5-26-10

2010-05-26T20:17:00.000-07:00

Today, Wednesday, 5-26-10, at 2:15 p.m., I went to the Doc and got the cast off!! I have been in that thing since March 8. Scroll down and see the final cast pictures and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK THE PICTURE.

The nurse fires up the saw and begins removing the cast.

After cutting the inside portion, she has me turn to the left so she can get the outside done.

The cast is off and here is the foot. Healed up pretty good. The inside

The outside. This incision site had healed up a lot better that the inside did.

The Doc said the small area, where the wound didn't quite heal yet, was no problem and it would heal later on.

Here I am, waiting for the Doc to come into the cast room. I am hopeful that he will put me in a "walking boot" and not another cast.

Here is Janice, who is more hopeful than I that the Doc doesn't put on another cast. I guess I haven't been the greatest person to be around since the cast was put on March 8th.

Here is the X-ray from the inside.

Here is the X-ray from the top

An X-ray with the foot tilted inward

The X-rays are now read on the computer. I remember when they would bring the X-rays into the room and put them on that lighted screen and read them from there.

The X-rayed foot. The Doc says he will check the foot again on July 7th. If all is well, then he will cut me loose and I will be on the bike & in the wind again!!!

Here is my full weight bearing walking boot. Doc says he will check the toes in 9 months to a year and if they aren't straightened out, then he will go in and break, pin & plate them. But he didn't appear to be concerned about it..

This will conclude this post. Thank you all, from around this Earth, for your support & prayers during this time. I really appreciated it and it helped me keep from getting cabin fever. Well, for the most part, anyway.. lol

Please scroll down for more rides, events & runs and remember to click on the OLD POSTS link at the bottom of EACH page for more of the same.

you may access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS & NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following links: http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ and http://www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com/ .

Remember to pray for our troops, both in and out of harm's way, especially Pattie (Korea) and my niece Steffanie (in the Iraq/Afghanistan theatre)

Also if you would pray for Lance & his wife, Pattie. Both were injured in a motorcycle accident (rear tire blew out on his Harley) down in Abilene Texas. Pattie was released from the hospital with cuts, bumps & bruises. Lance is still in the hospital and had surgery on his broken right shoulder today. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated by Lance & Pattie and all of us who ride with & love this couple.

Until the next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, your head on a 360 degree swivel and MOST important of all: RIDE SAFE.............................JOHN

BIKE FOR SALE 5-25-10

2010-05-25T09:01:00.000-07:00

I received an e-mail yesterday, Monday, 5-24-10, from a friend of mine, Walter. He asked me to help out selling a bike for one of his friends. He sent the two pictures below. This is a 2008 Suzuki C50T. It has 4,300 miles on it and he is wanting $5,500 OBO.

To see the specs on this bike, see this link: www.powersportstv.com/2008/suzuki/boulevard/c50t/motorcycle/24800

If interested in this clean machine, call Rob at: 940-867-2947.

PRAY FOR SISSY 5-9-10

2010-05-09T13:17:00.000-07:00

Most of you regular viewers of North Texas Bikers blogs, are familiar with Sissy. She & the other local folks took me under their wings when I got my latest bike back in 2008. Back then Sissy was riding a yellow Harley Road King. Last year, she bought the candy apple red 2009 Harley Tri-Glide that most of the viewers recognize her on now. Friday, Sissy was diagnosed with Malignant Colon Cancer. She is getting ready to undergo six weeks of radiation & then surgery.

Sissy on her beloved Harley Trike on one of our many excursions up to Oklahoma. Sissy has been very active in the motorcycle community, here in the North Texas & Southern Oklahoma area. She is responsible for coordinating many, many rides & events here and has helped raise a lot of money for various charities and organizations.

Sissy in Decatur Texas a couple of weeks ago. Sissy is very active in the Broken Chains Freedom Church (Biker Church) here in Wichita Falls Texas. She has requested prayer for her situation as she knows that prayer works and God is still in the business of answering prayer and working miracles. I know that God hears us when we pray one on one. I really KNOW He will hear us, if all the viewers to this blog around the world, pray for her. She has stated she will use her healing to the glory of God and if you know Sissy like we all know Sissy, then you know she will. Most important, God knows she will.

Won't you all join us in praying for Sissy. It is often said that bikers are just a large family. Well, one of our sisters needs us, so let's lift her up in prayer. Thank you all and RIDE SAFE.....JOHN

OLD CAST OFF, STITCHES OUT, NEW CAST ON 4-28-10

2010-04-28T18:56:00.001-07:00

Today, Wednesday, 4-28-10, I went to the Doc to get my last cast (or so I thought) removed and the stitches taken out. I thought I would be leaving in one of those moon boots, that allow you to walk around. Was I ever wrong. Scroll down and check out this brief trip to the Doc's today and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

Here I am talking to the Nurse as she gloves up to remove my pink cast..

This is the tool they use to cut of the casts. It looks like a small circular saw but it doesn't rotate, it vibrates. If it were to punch thru the cast and come it contact with skin, it shuts off. I don't know how it does that but it does..

Here she is cutting down the cast on the inside of the leg

Here she is cutting down the cast on the outside of the leg

Here is what my foot looks like now, on the inside part of the foot. It was covered in dry skin that was flaking off. Doc said not to peel that stuff off because he wanted it to fall of naturally

Here is the outside part of the foot. Not as bad as the other side.

A close up on the inside again. I ask the Doc what that red gouge was and he said it was a drainage hole and nothing to worry about.

I got the camera from Janice and took this pic of the Nurse removing the sutures

Here she is taken out the stitches on the other side of the foot..

Here she is casting my foot. I asked for red & gold but she only had red, no gold. So, I opted for red

After we left the Doc's, Janice took us to eat at the Cracker Barrel out on I-44. This is our waitress Angela & Janice. We have known Angela for quite a while and she is like a member of the family.

Here I am looking all thrilled, at the Cracker Barrel in Wichita Falls Texas

Here I am at home after eating and the completed red cast.. This will conclude this post. This cast comes off May 19, 2010 and the Doc assured me that I would be in the moon boot at that time. I can't wait, but I am used to sitting and waiting by now.

Scroll down for more rides, events and runs. Remember to click on the "Other Posts" at or near the bottom of EACH page for more of the same.

You can access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (I) and NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following links: NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (I) www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com ; NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Continue to pray for our troops in and out of harm's way and for Pattie (in Korea) and my niece Steffanie (in the Iraqi/Afghanistan Theatre).

Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep your head on a swivel, keep the rubber on the road and most of all: RIDE SAFE................................JOHN

ARIZONA BILL'S BIKES 4-27-10

2010-04-27T14:57:00.000-07:00

Every year since I have gotten back into bikes, I ride out to Tucson Arizona and visit my best friend that I met back in the USAF in 1974, Bill. This year I had to cancel my trip to Arizona & Michigan due to a major surgery on my foot and that kept me off the bike for several months in 2010. So Bill called and said he sent some pics of some of his bikes to me. Today, 4-27-10, I received the pictures and I decided to make a post on the blog with them, with Bill's permission, of course. Scroll on down and check out Bill & Gina and his & her bikes. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

This is Bill & Gina, two of my best friends.

This is one of Bill's bikes, a 2009 Triumph Rocket III. Check out the Rocket III specs at this link: www.motorcyclistonline.com/2009/triumph_iii/specifications/05/index.html

A look from the rear at Bill's Rocket III. The rear tire is humongous..

This is Bill's 2008 Triumph 900 Bonneville. See this link for the specs on this great bike: www.hermys.com/triumph/bonneville/2008

A side view of this massive 2300 cc Triumph Rocket III. I believe these pics were taken out in the Saguaro National Park in Tucson Arizona. For a great trip, and if you've never been, this is the place to go. www.nps.gov/sagu

Bill's 2009 Triumph Rocket III. Bill has had it up to 140 mph. He says there is a kit you can buy that they say will allow the bike to hit 175 mph

Bill's Rocket III is definitely in the Saguaro National Park. Those giant Saguaro's are everywhere in the area.

The rear end of the Rocket III. Check out his license plate..

The front of the Rocket III. I sat on one at the Tucson Triumph Dealership last year and aside from it being a monster bike, the seat was very comfortable. Bill, who also owns a 1974 Z-1 Kawasaki and an 04 Harley Fat Boy, says the Triumph is very comfortable.

This is Bill's 08 Triumph Bonneville also out in the Saguaro National Park

Another view of the Rocket III's massive rear tire..

Another side view of the Triumph Rocket III

The 08 Triumph Bonneville, just outside Old Tucson, where they filmed hundreds of westerns.

This is Bill's 1977 Triumph Silver Jubilee Bonneville. He sold his customized Harley Sportster to buy this one. For more on the Silver Jubilee Edition Triumph, see this link: www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/triu/triumph_bonneville_750_t140v%20sil%20jub%2077.htm

Bill's Triumph Silver Jubilee. Photo was taken out by the scenic Gate's Pass

Bill's Triumph out in the Saguaro National Park in Tucson Arizona. Those look like bluebonnets to me. With all the color out there, this must of been taken following a recent rain shower.

good side view...

Looking down over the Triumph's handle bars into a small gulch...

Another side view of Bill's 1977 Triumph 750cc Silver Jubilee Bonneville

Bill & his Triumph, one of three Triumph's that he owns.

Another view of the Triumph

Another view of the Triumph. I love Tucson Arizona. It is very scenic, good roads for riding, great bike nites and good friends. If I wasn't married to Janice, that would be where I be living now. Janice wants nothing to do with the desert, so, here I sit...

Gina's new butterfly tattoo.

Gina is a riot to be around. She has a great sense of humor and can take as well as she gives..

Enjoying the Sonora Desert flowers are Riley (Gina's daughter) and Emily (Bill's youngest daughter)

Emily (blond) & Riley (burnette) in the flowers out in the Saguaro National Park, Tucson Arizona

Oh, did I mention that Gina was with child? Bill, you stud, you!!!

This is Gina (3rd from left) and the rest of the waitresses from Jerry Bob's Restaurant. This is our favorite breakfast & lunch place when I go to Tucson. for more info, see this link: www.yelp.com/biz/jerry-bobs-family-restaurant-tucson

It was obviously a good party, because here is Gina getting crazy!! Bill ya done good!!! she's a keeper!!

This will conclude this post. I appreciate Bill sending me these pics and keeping me up to date. I look forward to the ride out there next year. The last two years I made the run on the Vulcan non-stop. I sold the Vulcan last week and next year I get to break the Harley in on a non-stop run to Tucson.

Scroll down for more rides, events & runs. Remember, to click on the "older posts" link on the bottom of EACH PAGE for more of the same.

Continue to pray for our troops in & out of harm's way, especially Pattie (in Korea) and my niece, Steffanie (in the Iraqi/Afghanistan Theatre). Thanks

You can access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (I) and NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following links: NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (I) www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com; NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep your head on a swivel, keep the rubber on the road and most of all: RIDE SAFE...............JOHN

STILL ON CRUTCHES 4-24-10

2010-04-24T12:37:00.000-07:00

What do you do when you have a great day outside, weather wise, a Harley in the garage, a blog to run and you can't ride because you are hobbling around on crutches? Not a whole lot. You can read, watch TV, surf the web or kill something on Playstation 2 (I'm poor & can't afford a PS3 or Wii). Today, Saturday, 4-24-10 is a nice day for riding. But being on crutches, I couldn't ride. What I could do, though, was, hobble out into the garage, sit down and watch Janice work. Oh yeah, I had my trusty camera with me. Scroll down and check out what this grounded biker did today. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE..

My crutches leaning up against the cabinet in the garage.

I turn around and look down the length of my Harley, noticing the fine layer of dust starting to gather on the fender & saddlebags..

I turned back around and saw the edger, weed eater and bush trimmer on the driveway and I hear a lawnmower

Then Janice walks into view. Now before I get jumped on & cussed at because Janice is doing the yard work let me explain something. My therapy for calming me down or clearing the head is a good ride out in the country on the Harley. (Or as it is now, anywhere). Janice's therapy is yard work. She absolutely won't let me do anything except occasionally I might get to edge or use the blower to clear off the sidewalk & driveway. That's even when I am running at 100%. Only catch is, I can't take my therapy ride if she is in her therapy mode. She, on the other hand, can go into her therapy mode if I am out doing my therapy thing..

Oh, did I forget to mention the rake? Yep, Janice also does the raking and landscaping as well. And, I might add, she is good at it. Both out in the yard and inside with the interior decorating stuff

The edger. Since we got a weed eater, Janice prefers to use that instead of the electric edger. The weed eater is gas powered..

Janice doing her thing, getting some much needed therapy...

The Harley out in the garage. Sure looks empty out there since Matt bought Ms. Clone. But he is loving the ride and has been bit with the "fever". He's put close to 1000 miles on her since last Monday...

Janice with said weed eater... She whacked her foot with one last year and it cut her pretty good.. But she survived to do yard work another day and get in some therapy sessions.

The rear of the Harley, Janice's Ford Focus (great little car) and Old Glory on the wall. I wanted to remove the tree out front and put up a flag pole, but Janice nixed the idea. Said I could put one up out in the backyard. So, this is where I put the flag..

The weather as clear, no clouds whatsoever, light winds out of the South and about 60-65 degrees at the time I took the picture looking down the street..

My Harley, that I call my S.O. or Sierra Oscar for Significant Other. Janice is my wife but the Harley is my SO.

Mike, the original owner of SO, brought the original pipes over in case I wanted to get her back stock. I am currently looking for the air breather that has the 88 cu. in. writing on it. It's a 2001 Heritage if anybody knows where I can latch onto one, let me know where & how much...I'd appreciate it..

This will conclude today's post. I enjoyed sitting out in the garage watching Janice do her therapy and listening to the birds chirp & the dogs barking. It gave me time to relax my PS2 trigger finger..

Scroll down for more rides, events & runs. Remember to click on the "other posts" link at the bottom of EACH page for more of the same.

You can access North Texas Bikers (I) and North Texas Bikers II at the following links: North Texas Bikers (I) here: www.jjskewstuff.blogspot.com and North Texas Bikers II at this link: www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Continue to pray for our troops in and out of harm's way. Please continue to pray for Pattie (Korea) and my niece Steffanie (in the Iraq/Afghanistan Theatre)

Until next blog, ya'll be careful out there, keep your head on a swivel, keep the rubber on the road and above all else: RIDE SAFE..........................JOHN

MS CLONE LEAVES THE FAMILY 4-19-10

2010-04-19T13:56:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, back in January 2008 I purchased an 08 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT and nick named the bike Ms Clone for apparent reasons. After several cross country trips on it the last one being in June 2009, I got back home & I put new rubber, oil & brakes in her & on her and got her ready for the 2010 trips to Arizona and Michigan. On Oct 22, 2009 I purchased an 01 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic. The economy, sucking like it does, caused us to tighten our belts and Janice said she could no longer make two motorcycle payments and I had to sell either the Vulcan or the Heritage. I chose to sell Ms. Clone. Scroll down and meet the new owner and watch her leave the neighborhood for the last time. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

This is Matt, the new owner of Ms. Clone. He just backed her out of the garage and was getting ready to leave on her.

My son-in-law, Matt, works with Matt and knew he was talking about getting a bike. So he told him about Ms Clone.

Here I am talking to Matt about the bike. He had come over on the 15th and taken the bike out for a test drive. Janice & Matt said he was grinning ear to ear when he got back. I talked to him and he seemed pretty excited, just like we all do when we latch onto a good bike..

Saturday, he went and bought this new full face helmet and got insurance on the bike. We met him today and signed papers, that made him the new owner of Ms. Clone.

Here he is leaving on Ms. Clone and my son-in-law (in the car) following him. He was all smiles and excited and very proud of the bike. I know he is going to have a lot of fun and put many, many miles on Ms. Clone. I know she will take care of him, just like she took care of me. I also gave him a Gremlin Bell for those little pain in the butt gremlins that show up every now & then. The previous gremlin bell worked well because I never had any problems with Ms Clone.

This will conclude this post. I wish Matt well and hope he has a lot of fun and puts many miles on his bike as he rides with his dad & brother, locally and cross country..

Scroll down for more rides, events and runs. Don't forget to click on the "older posts" link at the bottom of EACH page for more of the same.

You may also link to NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (I) AND NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at the following links: North Texas Bikers (I) www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com and North Texas Bikers II www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Continue to pray for our troops in and out of harm's way. Also, continue to pray for Pattie (in Korea) and my niece Steffanie (in the Iraqi Theatre). Thanks...

Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a swivel and most of all: RIDE SAFE.........................JOHN

2010 TEXAS STATE HOG RALLY

2010-04-08T16:49:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Texas State H.O.G. Rally will be held here in Wichita Falls, Texas Sept 2-5, 2010. I want to invite EVERYBODY that's a H.O.G. member, no matter what state you live in, to attend this event. If you own a HARLEY DAVIDSON and aren't a member of H.O.G. yet, first join H.O.G. National today and then join your local H.O.G. Chapter and then come down, up or over to Wichita Falls Texas in September for this great event. I look forward to meeting you there, getting your pic, and then having a great post on this blog of the entire event. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURES BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

The National H.O.G. Patch

2010 TEXAS STATE H.O.G. RALLY

DATE

September 2 - September 5 2010

CITY/STATE

Wichita Falls Texas Get a google map here: www.maps.google.com/maps?q=Wichita

DESCRIPTION

The 2010 Texas State H.O.G. Rally will be September 2-5, 2010 in Wichita Falls Texas. Enjoy a great time with activities, rides and much more. These rallies are planned by local H.O.G. members, under National H.O.G. Registration is REQUIRED by July 15, 2010. This event is still in the planning stages and details will be provided as they become available. for more information and pre-registration, see the link below:

WEBSITE

http://www.txstatehogrally.com/

For information on Red River Harley Davidson, home to the Red River Chapter H.O.G, see this link: www.redriverharley-davidson.com

The back of my Harley vest and just one of the many different back patches that will be seen at the rally.

So, mark your calendar's and plan on coming to the 2010 TEXAS STATE H.O.G. RALLY in Wichita Falls Texas on Sept. 2-5, 2010. It will be a great rally and a great experience. See ya there.

SCROLL DOWN for more rides, events & runs and don't forget to click on the "OLDER POSTS" link at the bottom of EACH page for more of the same.

To access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (I) and II, see these links: NORTH TEXAS BIKERS at www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com ; NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II at www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Continue to pray for our troops both in and out of harm's way. Continue to pray for Pattie (in Korea) and my niece Steffanie (in the Iraqi Theatre)

Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a 360 degree swivel and above all else: RIDE SAFE!!........JOHN

BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH 4-3-10

2010-04-03T11:44:00.000-07:00

Next Friday, April 9, 2010, will be the 1st anniversary of the 1st biker church opening it's doors in Wichita Falls Texas. Broken Chains Freedom Church is primarily a Church for bikers but all are welcome and those that attend come from all walks of life, all ages and all races. Scroll down and check out this fantastic Church, the Church I proudly attend and meet some of the folks there. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH is located at 5200 Old Jacksboro Hwy in Wichita Falls Texas, just past TX 79. As you cross TX 79 on Old Jacksboro Highway and head South, this is the view.

About 600 yards or so South of TX 79, you will see BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH on the right. If you come up from the South, Northbound on Old Jacksboro Hwy from Rathgerber Rd, it will be on your left before reaching TX 79.

Here is the BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH sign out front of the building.

This is the BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH.Since opening last year, they have had to knock down some walls to allow for the fast growing congregation. They will have seating for 200 folks in the next week or so.

The side of the building. There is ample parking for cages, trucks and, of course, all the motorcycles.

A couple of the bikes rode in by those who got there early. The BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH has services on Friday Nights at 7:00 p.m. We always get there early to get a good seat.

Here is my wife, Janice, with Larry & his son, Caleb. Larry rides with us on most of our rides and attends assorted biker functions with us. Larry & I go way back and were co-workers at one time..

some of the other early arrival bikes

Looking at the BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH sign & bikes from the front of the Church. Old Jacksboro Hwy is the road.

This is Leland. He gets there early too. They have a snack table & drinks (water & coke) set up and everyone snacks & visits before service begins

Folks visiting before the service begins at 7:00 p.m.

Leland & Debbie at our table or I guess I was at their table...

This is Larry, Sissy taking a pic of me taking a pic of her and her husband Steve.

This is the snack table. Yes, there are even birthday cakes brought in. Also, fruit, cookies, brownies, crackers... Folks alternate bringing in the goodies

Left to right: Larry, Sissy, Pastor Roy & Steve.

Robert had a birthday cake brought in by his wife, Janis. Get the idea they ride Harley's ?

Janis is all smiles tonight. I got a pic of Robert but he was eating cake & he highly suggested that I not post that particular picture. Discretion, being the better part of Valor, I complied.

The Praise & Worship Band warming up. The Band plays some great high energy Praise songs as well as an occasional traditional song. These guys are great

This is Moe just inside the church entrance showing me the back of her shirt

As I reach around Pastor Roy so as to get our picture, my hand got tangled up in his remote mic cords and I about ripped the headset from his right ear.. Sorry Pastor...My bad..

Readjusted, here is Pastor Roy & me. The big guy that just walked in is Perry

This is Steve, Moe & Sissy before service started

This is Pastor Roy's wife, Linda, as she holds one of the little members. The Church has a Kids class & a Class for teens. So if you are interested in visiting and have kids, older or younger, bring them. There is a place for them at BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH.

Pastor Roy is wearing a Boswell's Harley Davidson shirt, which is pretty neat

The band continues to warm up as 7:00 p.m. grows near

This is Amy & Myra. Amy is a member of C.M.A. and Myra rides with us quite a bit.

This is Dustin & Amy. Dustin told me that when they ride, Amy takes pics of everybody and everything, while rolling and stopped. She loves her photography

This is Russell & Myra prior to service starting

Praise & Worship Band warming up and going over some of the songs

The big screen right behind the Band

My right foot rests on the knee walker during the service as I have to keep the foot elevated

Some of the following pics of the band members may be a little dark & distorted. I was towards the back of the Auditorium and had to use the telephoto lens and no flash... This is our drummer

This is the lead guitar player

This is the lead singer on amplified acoustic guitar

This is "the Kid", the Praise & Worship Band bass player

And this is the bands rhythm guitar player

The C.M.A. patch on the back of Amy's vest. There are quite a few C.M.A. members that attend BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH. As a matter of fact, I joined C.M.A. and just finished my Ministry Team Training. I should have my colors in the next few weeks or so.

Mike & Paula are here as Praise & Worship begins

As a rule, I usually do not take pics while the Pastor is preaching but I took two tonight. The folks listen intently as Pastor Roy gives the sermon. Pastor Roy preaches straight from the Word of God. If it is not in the Holy Bible, you won't hear it preached at BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH.

Russell, Myra, Steve & Charlie and others listen to Pastor Roy

We know that when we die or when the Rapture of the Church happens, we take no earthly belongings with us. But, say God said ok, you can bring your bikes. This might be what it looks like to those left as our bikes go up to join us...

This is LeeAnn & Johnny in the parking lot after service. God moved and delivered Johnny from cancer as he was prayed for at the Church. God still works miracles, people. We may not know how it is that He chooses to move on some and not others, but it happens.

Dennis & Moe's Harley with the accent lights Dennis installed.

Johnny talking to Russell after service. Johnny's Harley is behind him. He & LeeAnn were going over to Denn & Moe's and Dennis was installing some LED lights on Johnny's bike

The parking lot had beau coup motorcycles. If you'd like to attend BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH and you ride a motorcycle, ride it to the church. All Bikers are welcome. Come expecting to see God move during the service, because He does. He will meet your needs and break your chains of bondage.. If you need to be delivered from drugs, alcohol, porn, or whatever your addiction is, come to BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH and be prayed for.

Some more of the bikes in the parking lot after a service

More of the congregations bikes

It does not matter what make of bike you ride. All are welcome at BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH

Folks exiting the Church to head out for various locations. A lot of us go to dinner afterward as a group

Here is Moe, in her signature Harley hat, as she walks to her vehicle...

More of the bikes in the parking lot after a service

Bikes in the lot after Friday service

Pastor Roy comes out in the parking lot after servce and visits with us as we get ready to head out

Another one of the motorcycles with the accent lighting. This will conclude this post.

I thoroughly enjoy the BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH. I want to invite those of you who will be in Wichita Falls Texas or near here this Sunday (Easter). There will be services at 10:30 a.m. Easter morning at the BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH and we would love to have ya stop in and join us for a great service.

The info on the church is: BROKEN CHAINS FREEDOM CHURCH 5200 OLD JACKSBORO HWY WICHITA FALLS TEXAS PHONE: 940-766-6464.

Please continue to pray for Pattie (in Korea) and my niece, Steffanie (in the Iraqi Theatre) as well as for all of our troops and those of our allies, both in and out of harm's way.

Scroll down for more rides, runs & events. Remember to click on the "older posts" link at the bottom of EACH page for more of the same.

You can access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (1) AND NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II AT THE FOLLOWING LINKS: NORTH TEXAS BIKERS www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com and NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com

Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a 360 degree swivel and most of all: RIDE SAFE.........................JOHN

CAST #3, THE FINAL CAST 4-2-10

2010-04-02T10:02:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, March 30,2010, I went back to the Doc to get my cast cut off and another put one. I had had one cast on for one week, this black cast on for two weeks and today I will be getting my third and final cast that I will have to wear until April 28, 2010. So, scroll down and check the healing of the foot (it may be nasty looking to some) and my new cast. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

Here is the nurse cutting off the cast. They use this blade that vibrates and will cut thru casts but if it touches flesh, it stops and won't cut.

The stitches on the inside of the foot. The Doc says it is healing nicely but he was going to leave the stitches in until April 28.

These are the inside stitches. The dried blood on the bottom of the foot is from the stitches area there, that some blood seeped thru.

The top of the foot. The rod put inside the foot has straightened the toes out. Doc says if they stay like this, he may not have to go back in and break, pin and plate the toes. I hope they stay just like this... I definitely don't want to have to go thru another surgery or more down time

The stitches on the bottom of my right heel. Must of bled pretty good for the amount of dried blood.

Another view of the inside stitches. There was some concern about the foot being bright red but the Doc says that is common with foot surgeries and not an infection.

As I sit there waiting for my new cast both Janice & the nurse dare me to let them put on a pink cast.

I gave them my answer and the nurse starts to put on my final 4 week cast.

Yep..I took the dare and had her put a pink cast on. I must've had an enormous "brain fart" to do that.

The final product, my new flamingo pink cast. I was having second thoughts about it, even though it was too late, and then I perked up. This would be my way of supporting Breast Cancer Awareness. So far, most of the comments have been positive and I am getting a good ribbing about it from the guys..

Hopefully, when they take this one off, the rehab won't take long and I can be back on the Harley & in the wind again...

Please continue to pray for our troops both in and out of harms way. Pray for Pattie (in Korea) and Steffanie, my niece, (in the Iraqi Theatre)

SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE RIDES, EVENTS & RUNS. REMEMBER TO CLICK ON THE "OLDER POSTS" LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE FOR MORE OF THE SAME.

YOU CAN ACCESS NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (1) AND NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II AT THE FOLLOWING LINKS: NORTH TEXAS BIKERS AT www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com (Jan 08-Nov 08) ; NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II AT www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com (Nov 08-Jul 09)

Until next post, ya'll be careful out there, keep the rubber on the road, keep your head on a 360 degree swivel, and above all else: RIDE SAFE.......JOHN

RIDE TO SWEETIE PIE'S IN DECATUR TEXAS 3-27-10

2010-03-27T13:28:00.000-07:00

Today, Saturday, 3-27-10, there was a ride down to Decatur Texas to Sweetie Pie's Ribeye's Restaurant. The Blue Knights TX XX was in attendance as well as members from H.O.G. and a bunch of our friends. Janice even took me and we followed the 20 bikes and 30 folks to Decatur Texas in the car. Those actually in attendance today were: Russ (Road Captain), Curtis, Kyle, Amy, Tim & Tammy, Larry, Laura, Charlie & Brenda, Steve & Vanessa, Tyler, Steve & Connie, Gary & Jean Ann, Joe & Sherri, Nubbin & Angela, Sissy, Myra & Russell, Dennis & Moe, Jimmy, Janis & Robert and Janice & me. So scroll on down and join us for today's ride and REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE...

We left the house at 9:15 a.m. to gas up and then went to the Wal-Mart on Southwest Parkway for the staging time of 9:30 a.m. Janice got this pic of me sitting on my Harley in the garage. Unfortunately, I still have a few months left to heal before I can ride her. I am reduced to using the knee walker (to my right) and the car.

We get to the staging area and Russ comes over to see what's up. Here is Russ grinning while looking thru the drivers window.

Janice got the knee walker out of the trunk and Russ came over and gave me a set of Harley Davidson Suspenders. I have been losing a lot of weight and am going thru smaller pants. Until the next smaller pair, Russ said he was tired of seeing plumbers crack, hence the suspenders. Here I am with my new suspenders. Thanks Russ. Glad I was able to "crack" this smile for ya..

Folks were arriving and some already there. This is Sissy, Tammy & Moe

Here are Dennis & Curtis. The weather today was partly cloudy, 64 degrees and winds out of the West 25-30 mph with gusts to 50 mph..

Gary & Jean Ann arrive

Janice, Joe & Sherri at the staging area in Wichita Falls Texas.

Left to right: Moe, Janice, Sissy, Sherri, Jean Ann, Tammy & Amy

Left to right: Tim, Russ, Larry, Curtis, Joe, Gary, me and Kyle

Jimmy arrives at Wal-Mart

Russ & Kyle standing in the rising sun

Riders standing around talking as we await our KSU time of 9:50 a.m.

Dennis & Moe's Harley at the staging area

Getting ready for the safety briefing

Curtis, our Chaplain, gives the ride prayer prior to us departing

Sissy's Harley Trike as she walks to it

Jimmy prepares to mount up for departure

Janice looks out at everyone. This was my first ride where I would be taking pics from a car...

Left to right: Tim, Larry, Russ, Curtis, Joe, Gary, me, Kyle & Dennis at the staging area

Larry's new 2010 Harley Ultra Classic Limited Edition

Larry's new Harley. Larry was appointed today's ride tail gunner. He would keep in touch with the leader, Russ, by radio. We would ride behind Larry. We would be stopping in Windthorst Texas and pic up Nubbin & Angela & Charlie & Brenda. We would also stop in Chico Texas and pick up Laura

Here is Amy, all smiles as usual.. I have never seen her frown...

Sissy is ready to go

Tim is patiently waiting to depart

Russ starts the ride briefing as Tyler, Connie, Steve, Gary and Sissy listen up

Russ passes on route info and formation info during the briefing

Janice listens in on the briefing. As we were follow up cage, we doubled as the support vehicle..

Larry & Russell at the staging area briefing

Russ giving the briefing and Sissy listening in

Russ's colors with his nickname

We start out Southbound on US 281 enroute to Windthorst Texas. There was a strong crosswind during most of the ride today

A view of the bikes in front of us as we continue Southbound. You can see some of them leaning into the West wind to keep from being blown around. I know we were being blown around in Janice's little Ford Focus..

There were a lot of hills and curves in today's ride. Here are the bikes going up a small rise. Larry is in the back with Dennis & Moe up front to his left..I can't tell who's who with the rest of the bikes from back here

The bikes in front of us as we near Windthorst

These flags were sticking straight out from the strong wind and can attest to the West crosswind we were experiencing

The bikes start to stretch out a little. With the strong winds, we were trying to keep the bikes 3 seconds apart

One of the many stop signs out in the country we came to on today's ride

Going down a hill and into a series of curves.

We come out of the curve and start down again. The bikes were getting farther apart but still in a good formation at this point. In front of Larry is Charlie & Brenda, Angela on the yellow trike and Nubbin on the OD green Harley Trike. We are now enroute to Chico Texas to pick up Laura. Laura drove there from Bowie Texas to meet us. Was closer for her than to have ridden up to Wchita Falls to the staging area.

Here are the bikes heading East to Chico..

going up another rise

Small hills, large hills and a lot of curves made this a great ride. I even had fun taking pics from the car

Closing back up as we near Chico Texas

Another stop sign as we roll up on TX 59. We turn South again on Tx 59

These trees weren't budding yet. Many others along the way, were..

We enter Chico Texas and head up over the railroad tracks

As we headed thru Chico, there was blowing dirt every where

The group in Chico Texas

We stop for a break in Chico as we pick up Laura. You can see her just ahead, sitting on her bike just off the shoulder

This is Laura as she comes over to the car and says hi

Dennis looks on as Charlie waves as he walks to the service station

Charlie & Brenda as they walk past the car

Nubbin comes over and shows me a patch he had made up to honor his son, USMC Sgt. Gary Johnston, who was killed in the Anbar province, Iraq in 2007

A close up of Nubbin's patch.

Angela & Jean Ann in Chico Texas

When we left here, we were going to head South on TX 101

The back of Nubbin's vest

The bikes in Chico Texas

Laura taking some pics prior to our departure from Chico, enroute to Decatur Texas

Russ gets everyone ready prior to departure

Angela is in an exceptionally good mood today

Joe & Sherri are geared up and ready to go

Here I am, in the car, in Chico Texas

Riders getting ready for the 10 minute or so ride to Decatur Texas

Laura is ready to go

We start forward and wait for traffic to clear on TX 101

We pull out and start thru some more curves

Good looking formation as we head East to Decatur Texas and lunch at Sweetie Pie's Ribeye's

One of the Decatur Texas Landmark Water towers as we enter Decatur

Here we near US 287 and we turn South

We exit US 287 on the off ramp to Main Street, where we would turn East (left) and head to the Restaurant

Heading East thru Decatur Texas to the downtown ara

We stop as everyone parks. Sweetie Pie's is up on the right at the intersection on the end of that building. Janice and I parked in the parking lot where the white car is, up on the right

Angela backs her trike into a parking space

There wasn't enough room for all the bikes in front of Sweetie Pie's. Several had to park their bikes up on the left, across the intersection at the Courthouse

The bikes looking back from the entrance to Sweetie Pie's.

Here is Jimmy, inside Sweetie Pie's Ribeye's

Angela & Nubbin inside Sweetie Pie's. We sat at the table with them. They are great folks and good friends!

The sign over the door at Sweetie Pie's Ribeye's Restaurant in Decatur Texas For more on Sweetie Pie's Ribeye's Restaurant, see this link: http://www.sweetiepiesribeyes.com/

This is our waitress, Tabatha. She was hard working and good at it. Kept us supplied in Tea, bread and whatever else we needed. Definitely a great asset for the Restaurant

We ended up with 6 tables. Here are a couple tables with our group, in Sweetie Pie's

Kyle, our Vice President & Curtis, our Chaplain inside Sweetie Pie's

Our table: Amy, Nubbin, me & Janice. Angela had wandered off, so Amy sat in for her..

These are Angela & Nubbin's daughters, who drove in from Rhome Texas to join us. This is Sabrina (gray shirt) and Holly (maroon shirt)

This is Angela and her granddaughter, Harlee

This is Angela's grandson, Ethan, and Angela is holding granddaughter, Harlee

Here is Dennis in Sweetie Pies

Janice ordered a chicken fried ribeye & a squash casserole

I ordered a tea and well done french fries

Amy is one happy lady!! She enjoyed the ride down

This is Myra, who is supporting the MSU Mustang basketball team. MSU is Midwestern State University located in Wichita Falls Texas

We finish eating and everyone heads to the bikes before heading over to the Courthouse for group pictures

Brenda & Charlie outside of the Restaurant in Decatur Texas

This is Tim and Robert. The courthouse is across the street behind them

Sweetie Pie's Restaurant as seen from the Courthouse

The Sweetie Pies Ribeyes Neon oudoor sign

Some of the bikes that parked by the court house

the group photo: Bottom Left to right: Larry, Laura, Charlie, Brenda, Russ, Janice, me, Amy & Kyle. 2nd row: Dennis, Moe Russell, Myra, Sherri, Jean Ann, Tammy & Tim. 3rd Row: Vanessa, Tyler, Sissy, Janis, Robert, Curtis. 4th row: Steve, Steve, Connie, Jimmy & Angela. Top row: Joe, Gary & Nubbin

The group picture for the HOG magazine. (same lineup). Decatur Texas

Kyle & Amy. Decatur Texas

Tammy & Tim in Decatur Texas

Myra having a great time in Decatur Texas

Larry & Janice in Decatur Texas

This is Gary & Jean Ann and Sherri & Joe. Decatur Texas

Nubbin taking pics down in Decatur Texas

Everyone heads back to the bikes to prepare to leave

While we were preparing to go, Curtis noticed these folks looking at the bikes. The little boy wanted to sit on Curtis's bike, so Curtis obliged the young man. Here is Layton. sitting on a big Harley Davidson, with mom, Kristen and Erien

Everyone was ready to go, but traffic caused the group to be in several smaller groups. You can see where several bikes in the center have already left while others were still getting ready

Nubbin is on his Harley trike and ready to go

Nubbin's gas tank & the Harley Davidson emblem

By the time we got around the corner, there were 4 bikes in front of us. Gary & Jean Ann were stopped at the sign. Some bikes had turned left, others turned right and we followed three bikes that went straight. When they turned into a housing area and started looking around, we knew they were seperated from the main pack. Janice & I contunued straight ahead until we hit US 287 where we turned North & headed home. We never did see another motorcycle for the 75 mile drive home

As we got close to home, Janice picked up the camera and got a picture of her happy passenger. I was in a good mood and had a great time today

Janice gives me a hint of a smile. Her back was really bothering her and she couldn''t wait to get home and get some Sombra rubbed on it

Here is a pic taken in the rear view mirror of Janice's car. I took most of the pics hanging out the window of her car today. Well, those of the riders & bikes rolling down the different highways & byways

As we turn on our street, Janice opens the garage door and I see my two bikes waiting for our return. That tree budding out front is a non-fruit bearing pear tree. It was there when we bought the house.

This will conclude this post. Thank you Janice for getting me out of the house today. I had a great time with friends and it was good to meet Steve & Vanessa, Steve & Connie and their son, Tyler.

Please continue to pray for all our troops, those in harm's way and those not. Please pray for Patti (in Korea) and my niece Steffanie (in the Iraqi Theatre). Thanks

Scroll WAY down for more rides, events & runs and don't forget to click on the 'OLDER POSTS' links at the bottom of EACH page for more of the same.

You can access the other North Texas Bikers (I & II) at the following links: North Texas Bikers (I) http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ and North Texas Bikers II at: http://www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com/ .

Until next post, ya'll be careful out there. Keep your head on a swivel, keep the rubber on the road and most of all: RIDE SAFE.................................JOHN

GENERAL PETRAEUS PRESENTATION 3-19-10

2010-03-19T18:48:00.000-07:00

ON THE POST OF MY NIECE, STEFFANIE, RECIEVING A PRESENTATION FROM GENERAL PETRAEUS, COMMANDER U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND. I DID NOT KNOW EXACTLY WHAT HE WAS HANDING OUT. I RECEIVED TE FOLLOWING PICS FROM MY SISTER, SHOWING WHAT THE GENERL WAS PRESENTING TO THE TROOPS. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

ELEVEN OFFICERS & ENLISTED TROOPS HAD BEEN INVITED TO A LUNCHEON WITH, THE COMMANDER U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND, IN THE IRAQI THEATRE AS WELL AS AFGHANISTAN, GENERAL PETRAEUS. HERE IS MY NIECE RECEIVING A PRESENTATION FROM GENERAL PETRAEUS.

WHAT IT WAS HW WAS PRESENTING THE TROOPS: A COMMANDERS COIN. HERE IS THE BACK OF THE COIN.

HERE IS THE FRONT OF THE COIN. I KNOW SHE WILL TREASURE THIS FOR AS LONG AS SHE LIVES. WHAT AN HONOR AND I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF HER.

SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE EVENTS, RIDES & RUNS AND REMEMBER TO CLICK ON THE "OTHER LINKS" AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE FOR MORE OF THE SAME.

YOU CAN ALSO ACCESS THE OTHER NORTH TEXAS BIKER BLOGS AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: NORTH TEXAS BIKERS www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com & NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II AT www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR PATTIE (IN KOREA), STEFFANIE ( IN THE IRAQI THEATRE) AND ALL OF OUR TROOPS IN & OUT OF HARM'S WAY.

UNTIL NEXT POST, BE CAREFUL OUT THERE, KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROAD, KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL AND ABOVE ALL ELSE: RIDE SAFE..................JOHN

MY NIECE MEETS THE GENERAL 3-19-10

2010-03-19T09:09:00.000-07:00

TODAY, FRIDAY, 3-19-10, I RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING PICS FROM MY SISTER PEGGY UP IN KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. AS MOST OF YOU KNOW, MY NIECE, STEFFANIE HAS BEEN IN THE IRAQI THEATRE FOR A WHILE NOW AND YOU CAN IMAGINE MY SURPRISE AND HOW MY PRIDE SWELLED UP WHEN I GOT THESE PICS. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICTURE BIGGER, JUST CLICK ON THE PICTURE.

GENERAL PETRAEUS STOPPED BY THE CAMP AND VISITED THE TROOPS. HERE IS THE GENERAL AND MY NIECE, STEFFANIE...

GENERAL PATRAEUS GOING DOWN THE LINE, GREETS STEFFANIE AND THE OTHER TROOPS AT THEIR BASE CAMP SOMEWHERE IN THE IRAQI THEATRE. ONE OF MY GOOD FRIENDS & FORMER CO-WORKERS, SGT. MAJOR BORREGO, GOT TO MEET GENERAL PETRAEUS A MONTH OR SO AGO AT HIS CAMP IN AFGHANISTAN.

GENERAL PATRAEUS MAKING A PRESENTATION TO STEFFANIE.

GENERAL PETRAEUS MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR BECAUSE HE SURE HAS STEFFANIE AND HER FELLOW SOLIDER GRINNING.

THAT WILL CONCLUDE THIS SHORT BLOG. THANK YOU PEGGY FOR THE PICS AND THANK YOU STEFFANIE AND ALL THE OTHER ACTIVE DUTY AMERICAN TROOPS AND ALLIES, BOTH IN COMBAT ZONES AND OUT, FOR THE GREAT JOB YA'LL DO AND THE SACRIFICES YOU MAKE TO KEEP OUR NATION FREE AND TO BRING HOPE TO THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW WHAT FREEDOM IS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!

SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE EVENTS, RIDES & RUNS AND DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON THE "OLDER POSTS" LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH PAGE FOR MORE OF THE SAME.

YOU CAN ACCESS NORTH TEXAS BIKERS (1) AND NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II AT THE FOLLOWING LINKS: http://www.jjskewlstuff.blogspot.com/ & http://www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com/ .

UNTIL NEXT POST, YA'LL BE CAREFUL OUT THERE, KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL, KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROAD AND ABOVE ALL ELSE: RIDE SAFE!!! PLEASE KEEP PATTIE ( IN KOREA) & STEFFANIE (IN THE IRAQI THEATRE) AND ALL OUR TROOPS WORLDWIDE, IN YOUR PRAYERS UNTIL THEIR SAFE RETURN HOME..................JOHN

THE FOOT UPDATE: GRAPHIC PHOTO'S 3-17-10

2010-03-17T08:09:00.000-07:00

I have received several emails from ya'll about how my foot is doing. Yesterday, 3-16-10, I went to the doc's to have the soft cast taken off and a hard cast put on. I had been in the light blue cast since 3-8-10 (day of surgery) and the Nurse had tried to get Janice to prepare herself, as my foot was going to look nasty after the 8 days covered up. So, scroll on down and check out the foot.

This is the night before I went in to get the cast removed & new one put on. I call this pic the look of morphine & vicodin

They took the cast off and voila'...Here is the foot. This is on the inside of my right foot. I have stitches on the heel and on the back tendon area. Crap!! This has gotta HURT!!

The outside of my right foot.

Looking down at the foot. lots of bruising, swelling & seepage.....I can see now where it might very well take me 3 months before I am back in the wind on the Harley.

This is my new black hard cast. I wear this for 2 weeks and then I go back in and they will remove the stitches and put me in another cast for another 3 weeks. Then, if all is going well, I will be in a "Moon Boot" looking thing for 4 weeks and then rehab....Be glad when this is over and healed. I will have to back to surgery one more time when this is healed. The foot was damaged more than they were anticipating and they could not keep me under to do the toes. So, I have that to look forward too. I think the doc said they will have to break the toes and put pins & plates in them..So,...

Thank you for all the prayers, calls and emails. I really appreciate them and if I could ask you to keep me on the prayer lists until this event is over, I would appreciate it. Please pray for Janice too, as she has to put up with her downed biker husband and you know that with the spring & summer coming up, Ol' Johhny Boy here, is gonna be a bear to live with. Thanks...

Scroll down for more rides, events and runs. Don't forget to click on the "OLDER POSTS" link at the bottom of EACH page for more of the same. You can access NORTH TEXAS BIKERS & NORTH TEXAS BIKERS II AT: http://www.jjskelwstuff.blogspot.com/ and http://www.jjskewlstuffii.blogspot.com/

Until next post, be careful out there, keep your head on a swivel, keep the rubber on the road and above all else: RIDE SAFE.. also, keep Pattie (in Korea) and Steffanie (my niece in the Iraqi theatre) in your prayers until their safe return home to the USA!!.........................JOHN

BOBBY'S HARLEY FOR SALE 3-17-10

2010-03-17T06:41:00.000-07:00

I received an email on Monday, 3-15-10, from one of my good friends and one of the regular North Texas Biker riders, Bobby. Bobby advised me that as much as he loves his Harley Dyna Super Glide, he wants to get a new Harley Road King and, since he is like most of us, he can't afford to make two Harley payments. I told him to send me a couple of pics and some specs and I would do a post on his bike. So, meet Bobby and here is the info on his bike. REMEMBER: IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE PICS UP CLOSE, JUST CLICK ON THE PIC...

Here is a pic Bobby on his Harley that I took of him last month on one of our Chapter rides.

Bobby's bike is an 09 HARLEY-DAVIDSON DYNA SUPER GLIDE, BLACK IN COLOR, 96 CU IN. MOTOR, EFI, 6 SPEED

SOME OF THE EXTRAS HE HAS ADDED ARE: ENGINE GUARDS (OR CRASH BARS AS WE USED TO CALL EM), ROAD PEGS

HE ALSO ADDED A WINDSHIELD AND SADDLE BAGS

SPEEDOMETER SHOWING 8228 MILES. IT NOW HAS 8500 MILES ON IT

BOBBY HAS ALSO ADDED THE SISSY BAR & BACKREST. HE ALSO ADDED A ONE PIECE RIDER/PASSENGER SEAT.

AIR BREATHER WITH THE 96 CUBIC INCHES/DYNA SUPER GLIDE INFO

THIS BIKE HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND HAS NOT BEEN ON THE GROUND. MEANING HE HAS NOT DROPPED THE BIKE OR DUMPED IT.

BOBBY IS ASKING $11,500 FOR HIS DYNA GLIDE. THIS BIKE IS IN EXCELLENT, SHOW ROOM CONDITION AND BOBBY IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IF INTERESTED, YOU CAN EMAIL BOBBY AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS FOR MORE INFO: bobbydilbeck@sbcglobal.com . OR YOU CAN CALL HIM ON HIS CELL AT: 940-235-5324.

UNTIL NEXT POST, YA'LL BE CAREFUL OUT THERE, KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL, KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROAD AND ABOVE ALL ELSE: RIDE SAFE................JOHN

LANGUAGES 3-11-10

2010-03-11T17:37:00.000-08:00

TO ALL YOU VIEWERS WORLDWIDE THAT DON'T READ OR SPEAK ENGLISH: I HAVE LOCATED A TRANSLATION SITE THAT I PUT ON MY BLOG. IF YOU GO TO THE LIST OF THINGS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF MY BLOG PAGE, YOU SHOULD SEE A BOX CALLED "LANGUAGES" JUST BELOW THE WAVING AMERICAN FLAG AND CLOCK. JUST CLICK ON THE "SELECT LANGUAGE" BOX AND WHEN THE LANGUAGE LIST POPS UP, JUST CLICK YOUR LANGUAGE PREFERENCE AND IT WILL TRANSLATE MY BLOG INTO YOUR LANGUAGE CHOICE. MY APOLOGIES FOR NOT DOING THIS SOONER.. MANY THANKS TO MY GOOD FRIENDS AT http://www.motoroz.blogspot.com/ AND http://www.juanviroge.blogspot.com/ FOR BRINGING THIS TO MY ATTENTION..BE CAREFUL OUT, KEEP THE RUBBER ON THE ROAD, KEEP YOUR HEAD ON A SWIVEL AND ABOVE ALL ELSE, RIDE SAFE... JOHN

BIKE FOR SALE 3-6-10

2010-03-06T19:25:00.000-08:00

FOR SALE:

2002 HONDA SHADOW 600 VLX DELUXE
21,500 MILES
NEW BACK TIRE
HIGHWAY BARS WITH FOOT RESTS
CUSTOM FOOT PEGS
ZIP OFF SADDLEBAGS
WINDSHIELD
PASSENGER BACK REST
LUGGAGE RACK
VANCE & HINES CRUZER EXHAUST PIPES
STAGE ONE JET KIT
K&N AIR FILTER
BLUE NEON LIGHTS AROUND TANK & ENGINE COMPARTMENT
DRIVING LIGHTS
CHROME HORN COVER
LEATHER TASSELS ON BRAKE & CLUTCH LEVERS
HIGH INTENSITY HEADLIGHT
BIKE GETS BETWEEN 45 & 50 MPG AVERAGE

PRICE: $2,900

PLEASE CONTACT MIKE OR BARBARA JOHNSON AT:

MIKE: CELL PHONE: 940-224-2872 EMAIL: weldermike@aol.com

Barbara: CELL PHONE: 940-642-5324 EMAIL: brbjo@aol.com

SEE PICTURES BELOW:

Mike & Barbara are two of our North Texas PGR Ride Captains. I have been on numerous missions with Mike & Barbara and I can tell you first hand that this is a good looking bike. It is a strong running bike and has absolutely no problems keeping up with the larger metric bikes or big Harley's. It has been very well taken care of and will make you a good, dependable bike for whatever your needs are.

RIDE SAFE.......................JOHN