MS CLONE LEAVES THE FAMILY 4-19-10

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

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

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