Post on VILR VANCOUVER ISLAND LADY RIDERS!

I started this forum about 6 or 7 months ago..VILR

VANCOUVER ISLAND LADY RIDERS.

After hanging out and getting to know all the wonderful ladies, and Cabana boys on WWR (WOMAN WHO RIDE) forum created by Donna Palladino, wife of Jerry MOTORMAN Palladino from

RIDE LIKE A PRO

Donnathedoc, LadyinRed, Doc, has always been an inspiration from the very first time I got to know her on her forum. It didn't take long and I felt like I had know her for years. I loved to hear her stories of learning how to ride like a pro. She has such an interesting , and informative forum. You really should check out the highlighted links. Look where it got me!!

I used to be so envious that these gals got out riding and met and didn't even know each other. Came back with stories to tell of their riding adventures. Like Slaying the Dragon!!!! Even though I was so far away on the other side of the Continenant, Donna and these southern belles always made me feel right at home. I really had dreams of meeting her one day and some of the gals that were regulars on her forum. One day at the end of riding season, I decided to start my own forum. See if there was enough gals living on Vancouver Island that like to chat about riding or what ever.. Or wanted to ride of course. I mean the Island isn't that big, and if she could have gals on there all over the US, and get together to ride. It should be possible.

I went over to WWR and asked my girlfriends if they would come over and help me get it going. That day I had over 300 posts.. A good sign!!

Doc told stories of learning how to ride, and how challanging it was for her. You would never know that by watching her now. Of course being wife of MOTORMAN, she wanted desperately to RIDE LIKE A PRO.

Her and MOTORMAN run a couple of others also.

HONDA VTX RIDERS

MOTORMANS TIPS AND TRICKS

When I told Donna about the foum, she would send me private emails all the time and encourage, me not to get discouraged. Offered all sorts of help.

As of today, I have 7,314 posts.. That is over 1.000 a month.

Thanks Doc and WWR.

I am going to post some of the post I have had since the Conga is finished. For me, it is not finished, I will be reliving it for a very long time. It will be probably months before I finish this Blog. I have to revise and add after I make my posting for yesterday. This is for my friends and family and anyone who has not been on my forum, VILR, OR WWR, to see the build up to the last escort of this fantabulous Conga.

Here are only a few of the posts. And everyone was so afraid for me when I left of with strangers of the internet.

Hey everyone you'll be happy to know that Flo made to Courtenay as did my bro and
I...It was the worst leg of her whole trip. Ice cold and rain like I havn't seen
for a long time....we were frozen...could feel our fingers or toes..
But not to worry as a few of the SCRC 394 were there to rescue The Flo.
Mark rode La Reina the rest of the way to her home and Judy was kind enough
to give Flo a ride in her Car with heated seats. Poor Big E had to tough it out.
Anyway it was a great pleasure to meet you all finaly and I also now have some
memorys I'll never forget. You all are the greatest bunch of people that the good
Lord has ever put on this earth.

BLINGO THE BRO

Hi Blingos!!
So happy you have all made it home safely! What an amazing story your sister has written, I think it will be a #1 best seller.
Get some rest, warm up!

Doc

Definitely!!!
I'm thinking that too! Considering the miles she's logged in the last 3 weeks the poor woman has to be absolutely exhausted by now. Bet she sleeps until at least 11am.
Thanks to you and the southern gals for staying up and being 'watchful angels' all the way home for Flo.
Gotta say.. it was really really really really really really crappy last night..
trying to find a way to post the movie footage I took.

LD

Delighted to hear you're warm, safe and dry.Welcome home, Flo!You fought the good fight fer sure!

JILLY

Hey there Wonder Woman, Tumbleweed, Flobe gal,
I wouldn't have missed being part of your ride for all the money in the world! You've been a special inspiration to me and all your forum and SCRC friends. Vic's just as proud as I am. Sure hope you have a great day, and rest up some.
Hugs, Jos

I'VE GOT IT..
FLO WRITES A BOOK..
SHE CALLS IT
- WWR CONGA OR
- CONTINENTAL CONGA OR
- 1 BIKE + 3 WEEKS + A CONTINENT OF FRIENDS

she writes the chapters with excerpts from those people who helped her along the way contributing paragraphs, pics, copies of the interview with A channel......etc.
OH OH OH THE CONTINENTAL CONGA CONGLOMERATION *brainstorm goin' overtime now*
weputoutacopyinpaperback,aswellasaDVDandaCDcopy..
it'll be a best seller!!!!!!!!!
YEAH YEAH YEAH.. WE GOTTA DO THAT.

LD

Flo, Wow you did it!! Glad to see you made it home safe and sound. What a surprise for your bros to meet you. I'm sure that gave you an added boost of energy. Can't wait to see all the pictures. What an adventure.. I'm waiting for the book..
BEEITCH

Flo - You have just done the ride of a lifetime!!! Those that couldn't be with you on the rode were there in spirit. I think you have become the real "Mi Reina" and the bike Mi Reina jr.!!! Hopefully will see you at CMS tonight.

HEY JUDE

So glad to hear that you are finally home. We miss you but know that this trip is a trip of a lifetime. Congrats to you for doing such a tremendous feat. You are an inspiration to a lot of people. It was a pleasure to meet you and ride with you as you started out this journey. Looking forward to the day when we can once again meet and relive all these precious moments on your trip.
Ride safe, Ride hard, and always Ride Like A Pro because you are one.

HIPPIEJOHN

{{{{{FLO}}}}}
WELCOME HOME GF
I was up late last night waiting to know you got home safe and sound. Rest well Flo.
I've got to go to work I'll be back on tonight
Miss Ya
Beth

Congrats on finishing you awesome journey. In my mind I was with you every step of the way. I had my husbands work place fighting to get to a computer just to read about your adventure. I sure wish I could have been part of it. You are an inspiration to me and many more who have followed your journey.
Best Wishes and someday I hope to get to meet you here in Ohio.
Jill

CONGRATS FLO!!!! YOU DID IT........I had all the faith in the world in you.
Thank you for a most wonderful adventure. I love living vicariously through you. I enjoyed the days spent with you and look forward to doing it again...I have definitly laughed and cried with you the whole way. It is hard to think that I didn't actually physically go with you. Many of the ladies feel the same way i am sure.
A few of us were chatting last night waiting for you to get home and post and while we were chatting we were talking about The "I have Issues 2" Conga Tour
Looking forward to doing it again....
Love ya, big hugs, Vi

Flo........you have done something amazing!! Congrats. I sit here this morning at work reading every single post about your trip home and I am leaking all over my computer with mascara halfway down my face LOL LOL (So much for looking professional this am) Hahahaha. You were in my thoughts and prayers all day yesterday. I see that your ride home on the last leg was sh*tty needless to say. I wish it could have been bright and sunny for your sake after an incredible 3 week journey!
You have something to tell you grandchildren, grandnieces and grandnephews when you have a chance to catch up on your rest......most of us wish we could have done what you did!!
I do love the pic that your bros posted of being a drowned rat......it shows the reality of biking. It ain't always pretty.....but it is always an accomplishment!!
Way to go girl!!
Prairie gal from SK who was watching your successes!Nat.

Congratulations on completing that memorable journey. What an accomplishment and I, among so many others, are just bursting with pride.
Dot

I forgot to tell you that while I was at the bike night that I DJ, they were asking me about you and how your trip was going. When I told them that you were crossing the border yesterday morning they all let out a cheer and clapped for you Flo.
The ones that blessed your bike wanted me to tell you that you are an awesome lady and they are extremely proud of you for your accomplishment.
We will work on next years Conga ;)

HIPPIEJOHN

OMG!!!!!!! I have liquid running down my face!!!!!!!! You are the WOMEN!!!!!!!
Im SO proud of you FLO!!!!! I PRAY that you will sleep in your OWN bed tomorrow night!!!! OMG!!!
What the hell ya gonna do when the CONGA is OVER????? Your gonna come back right???? Man, I cant believe your almost home! I wish we could see the news station as they broadcast you going home!!!!! Tell someone to video it, and youtube it for us!!!!!!!!! We LOVE YA GF!!!!!!!
sunflower

WTH are you doing up this early gurl?! ;0)Very well done :0) nuthing more to be said

Rob

Flo, you're my hero! I've told a few dozen people who have come through my store in the last few weeks of you and your incredible journey. Everyone is amazed by it. You have inspired me, in ways that you'll never know. Thank you for allowing me to share a small part of your journey. I will treasure those miles for ever!! Welcome home, and congratulations of a helluva ride!! (What was the final mile count? Did I miss it somewhere?)
Ride safe! Cindy