Gold River Run

I wont begin to name them all as some I didnt even know.

The Don-Jilli-DD-Chevy-Gibby

Flo-Jillyi-DD-LD

Someone had way to much fun!!


We all met down at the Chevron at 2pm. I was happy about that as it gave me lots of time to practise in the parking lot.
The Port Alberni crew were coming and Michael from Courteny for part of the ride. Jippo and Tracy came as far as the Elk as the weather turned to rain. I thinkk there was 17 bikes. Great turn out. Michael turn back when it started to rain, and then so did Jippo and Tracy.
I can't begin to name all the people as some I had met for the first time.
Rob and I were the only ones that continued on from CR. Great way for him to get to know everyone.
Even though the rain came in wasn't constant and it was a nice ride. I remember thinking after the ride, holy where did all those swith backs go, the scarey curves.. Just shows you what some skills could do because not for one moment did I get the slightest bit worried about how I was going to take a curve.
We did a nice run out to the pulp mill and then back to the Motel, out for dinner and had lots of laughs, great food and company.
I think I only took 200 pics of the total trip... omg.. The ride home was cool but nice, with lots of stops along the way playing poker.
We were going to go to the car show, but we ended up all splitting up and Dogdrifter and Nick stayed with us for the night. I took them to the parking lot and got a little bit more practising in.

Friday RLAPING Jippo Tanya

Tanya, and I were in the parking lot practising and then along came Jippo with a big grin on his face!!!

Okay, show me how this new lot works he said... Big grin... he whips through it, but I have to say, not all that much of a lean.... Sorry Jippo if you are reading this..

Didn't take long, once he let me yell at him....SNAP... LOOK AT ME!!!

He didn't think his bike would lean because his pegs were too high. Eventually I could see them getting closer and closer to the ground, and he was leaning good. Hit the peg once and scared the heck out of himself.

Riding Blinga Picking up the Queen

Thursday I had to take Bling to pick up Queen, from CMS. I don't know why I was so nervous as I rode her for almost 3 years. But now, I am so used to the Queen and riding her so well. I even wanted someone to go with me.
Anyway I went alone... I felt like I was sitting on a big tank. It was loud as hell, and the friction zone was not anywhere near as easy to find as on the Queen. I just kept telling myself it's only a bike and runs the same way. I was a tad jerky going out of the yard but it didn't take too long and it started to feel okay.
I have to say, I didn't like the seat any more, or the high handle bars. The only thing I did like was that my feet were planted flat, and this wouldn't be a very long ride!!!
Once I did the swap, I was also again a little nervous with the new brakes, tire, and handle bars. jerky stops again, and feeling wierd.
Then I remember Doc saying.... don't over think it!!! Ride it, show her whos boss, and off I went, riding home in the pouring rain! i was fine with that, and so glad to have her home after not riding her for a full week!

Parking Lot with Mir!!

This was Mirs first road trip that us gals planned for along time. She just bought this bike a week before. Uprgrade from a 250 to a 600.
We hit the parking lot fairly early in the morning and when we first got there her U-TURN were about the size of the parking lot. It sure didnt' take long using the 3 tecniques of RIDE LIKE A PRO... Head & Eyes, Friction zone, and back brake.
We started of on the slow cone weave and u-turns, and I wouldn't let her go past that untill she was feelin comfy. It didn't take long that is for sure. I could see we had a natural on hand.
She got on all the excercises and once she figured out the butt dance, that was it!!! A lean machine. The first time she scraped a peg, she almost went flying. Then a scream came out of her mouth,,.. Was that a peg??? did I scrape??? Oh ya baby, that was scraping!!! Once she realized she was boss of the hoss as Motorman told her later... She was scraping constantly in the off set cone weave..
The smile kept growing and growing.
Ram and I were having an absolute blast watching and listening to her.
later on in the evening, Robocop came by and gave us intructions and advice. He was totally impressed with Mir.
This girl could not get enought!! I could not believe how much she accomplished in a very short time.
We took a break and a nice ride to Sayward for lunch.
In the morning before she left she decided she wanted to hit the parking lot again... Click on this.....Mir on OFFSET
Now she has gone back to Victoria to help create the RLAPING there. she is looking for her own parking lot. Motorman told her she was Rodeo Material.
How cool is that????

Not afraid to lean that machine!!

She is all happy with a job well done and sneaking in a couple extra hours before heading home. It was such a pleasure helping and watching her scrape and smile and go home feeling like she was a better rider.

A private email from Down South of the Boarder.

I was sent this in a private email from down south of the boarder. I know some people are sick of hearing what good became out of the most amazing experience in a fairly newbie middle aged rider could have ever experieinced.

I wish they would stop reading my blog and my forum. If it bothers them that much, it is plain and simple.........DONT READ IT!
I had some moments where I thought that I would give it up, because it is driving some folk mad, my pasion to become a Pro Rider. I feel I have been given a gift in life.... The opportunity to meet and ride with the most amazing people in the world, not just the US. The Palladinos are very unselfish people. Not only did they take in a total stranger into their homes they, followed me home through the internet and guided me, when times got tough. They are regular posters on my forum and give free advice to anyone who want it. They have helped people improve their skills all over the world and we here on Vancouver Island are going to get the opportunity to have them come here. Is that not worth talking about?? You bet it is!!! I have been home just short of 3 months and it has not stopped my desire to continue to improve my riding skills and to share with anyone that has the same desire.
The Conga an its results are being talked about in many areas of the country that I would not even know unless people were to tell me. This is not about me....it is about WOMEN WHO RIDE....their spouses and family that are their for them.. Women wanting to get together and ride..... across state, country , province, what ever. To jump in where ever you can for how long you can, to bring women together from any part of the continent.
I still get private emails from friends I have met and friends whom I have never met wanting to share stories about the Conga or asking me if I plan to do another can they ride. It is all over whelming for me, but I am very proud to have been apart of that ride.
My buddy Doc and I hope that it expands each year.. I hope that woman will help woman reach their dreams. I will never forget what people did for me and I only hope to be able to do the same for them or others.
Most of the outcome of the Conga has been a very positve thing here on the Island and Donna and Jerry are looking forward to coming to the Island next year to do some classes.
So I will say it again, for all of those who want no part of it.... DON'T READ!!
I am getting a little side tracked.... I recieved an email from a SCRC member down in the US.... This is what he said.....Flo... I just wanted you to know that people are talking about you in Georgia!!!

Hey Folks-

If you're a new rider, or a rider with 200K miles under your belt, you will want to see this video. No crashes, no road rash, just a highly skilled rider performing really tight lock-to-lock manuevers. You will enjoy this.

The rider is Flo Fuhr, 5 foot 1 inch in height, and an SCRC member from Vancouver Island, BC. Some of you may remember Flo's story from this past summer- She purchased a Harley Davidson Road King from Jerry "Motorman" and Donna "The Doc" Paladino in Hudson, Florida, and planned to ride the Roadie back to BC. By herself. Yes.

Well, it seems that a few SCRC folks, and a few non-SCRC folks, got wind of Flo's ambitious jaunt, and they got together and organized the "Go With The Flo Congo Ride". Long story short, (real short), is that Flo was accompanied by riders nearly all the way across the United States and into Canada. A lot of you reading this post had a hand in this effort, and were fortunate enough to meet, to ride with, and to bond with Flo. She is truly a gracious and appreciative person.

To hear Flo, a dyed-in-the-wool Canadian, describe her experiences with the Americans that she met during her 17 day experience, would make you proud to be an American. I was with Flo for a few days as she came to NC to ride the Tail. We rode 45 minutes out of our way just so that Flo could get an American flag for her Roadie.

When I asked Flo why she wanted the flag so badly, she looked me in the eye and said "I will be flying this flag when I cross the border into Canada, and I want Canadians to know how I love you damn people. I cant say enough about the Americans". I sometimes wish we had more Americans saying the same thing.............

Heres the link to see her practice video.............

http://s295.photobucket.com/albums/mm150/WWRCONGA/Aug%2018%20Miram/?action=view&current=DSCN1915_717.flv

Flo started a Delphi forum that has become tremendously popular.............heres a link to see what shes up to next.................Careful though, you may become one of Flo's fans............

http://forums.delphiforums.com/VILR/start

ENJOY...............And strive......................
Bill "UEee" Daves
First Officer
SCRC Lake Blue Ridge Chapter #380

Pinky in the Parking lot

My Queen is still in the Shop getting new tires, so I decided to ride Stinky Pinky... Boy I tell ya that bike has come in handy already, I have helped a couple people learn how to ride.

I had a childhood friend come for the weekend from out of town. Of couse she followed me all across America and actually was the one that agreed with me that it HTBD....HAD TO BE DONE... I always encouraged her to learn how to ride, and it was an absolute NO. Could have been the little taste I gave her in mexico of the schooter....tee hee.... A method to my madness.

Anyway on her last day of visiting this weekend, she said... what we going to do?? I was missing my bike terribly as she was still in the shop waiting for the tires.. I jokingly said... Well I could always teach you how to ride Stinky Pinky, my new little ride... She said...WhAAT???? You got a new bike, so I showed her the little thang, and she sat on it and said... let's do it!! I could not believe my ears......You serious girlfriend??? yup...Off we went to the parking lot!!!! I created another monster.....lol
On the way to the airport to take her home, her words were.....Hey.... Look at the size of THAT parking lot....I said... Oh no.... yur hooked honey!
So bottom line, she was riding all over the parking lot, and she said, wow this is great to have this spot eh?? Oh ya!!! Im feelin a little guilty girlfriend as i know you don't have your learners............DO SO....she said. I just cracked up......I have been friends with here for 50 years......Crikey....did I say that...
My friend will be flying back on airmiles to stay for a week before it is too cold to learn.... omg.....I love it!!!
After my friend left, I was feeling lonely expecially not having my Queen. So me and Stinky came to play in the parking lot. I had heard Vgirl was there and was excited to come hook up with her. By the time I got there I was alone. It is amazing when things are causing ya shit in your life how even a little pink bike can make you smile. Believe it or not, I am having more trouble whipping around that little pink thing than I am the Queen. The friction zone is not so easy to keep.
Still had fun, and Vgirl came back, so did Ram, and a little visit from Jippo at the right time as the skies opened up.

Nice little visit and when the rain stopped we went out to practise again. I kinda lost the friction zone and hit a grease spot in the intersecton and went flying... Yikers... That little beast can cause quite a ruckess. Nice huge bruise and lump on the leg, bent shifter, broke light....
I just laugh get back on her again, and thought....Boy people would think I dont know how to ride... if they knew how many times I drop my bikes... Never let fear hold ya back...
Ram got on the Stinky Pinky to see how she rides, looked kinda cute really. I say, that boy can ride.. He is definetly riding like a Pro these days.
I always have a great time in the parking lot, beit, only me or one to or three people. Of course the more the merrier.
Always a nice visit gets in while we give our bikes to cool down period or if it rains.

Time with Miram

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Here we sit waiting for hours and hours for baby Mir...I have to say we were not hard done by, just getting a tad worried. Okay alot worried. Great time though it is just too bad, she missed out and never got to meet all her wonderful sisters.


RAM-GRISS-GINO-BIGE-TRIBOB-ANGELLOS. We met Angellos for the first time today. We were expecting to get a bit of a ride with our new Cabana boy, but we ended up waiting for MIR as she rode all the way to CR by herself! She almost got stuck with the handle WONGWAY! As you can see, it wasn't too painful sitting around waiting all day for our Baby...lol

Breaking the new Cabana Boy Angellos in right!! We were not letting him be shy and we all got our Squisie!!!

CC-Rider!!!! Great pic, she had stayed in CR and rode down with BigE and me to meet Mir that she never met!!
This weekend was planned for along time as our Baby/Mir/Hoss, lol, can't get away too much. Anyway, it was suppose to be a grlz weekend with Tazzie, and Mir. As it turned out, our Tazz couldn't come do to problems with her arm. Very frustrating for her, but we decided to make the best of it. We were to meet at the Hut around 1pm. Mir never traveling up Island before, and her being on her brand new to her bike. We thought for sure.... There would be NO PROBLEM...meeting at the Hut. I had told her about 1/2 mile past the Shell station. No turns, just on the straight higway... She didn't listen.. Straight now the SLAB... who woulda thunk it???

CC-RIDER and BigE and me left aroun llam. We met up with Ram and a new VILR for the first time LITTLONE, and headed to the Hut from Courtenay.
It was very unexpected to see the rest of the gang from PA there, but always a true pleasure... Them gals are nutz..... I love nutz!! Meeting 2 new people ANGELLOS AND LITTLEONE, and where is our baby. Also Grizz,Gazelle and Gino popped in, so it really was a great visit.
We also ran into SCRC 40....In a nut shell, I did not feel like I belonged that day as I tried to make an effort and SIUP. With out going into detail of any kind, it was the first time in an absolute long time, that I did not see 2 clubs come together and say hey!
We hung around till 5 pm waiting for Mir, and after a few phone calls found out she was safe and sound sitting at my work in CR... LOL FIRST ROAD TRIP FOR MIR/WONGWAY!