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ISSUE 35 - NOVEMBER 2009 EVENTS HOTLINE 07713 266611 www.1066hogchapter.co.uk 1066 HOG NEWS

1066 Chapter Committee Director Skelly’s Report

(This is the text of Skelly’s report to the AGM—Ed) Director: Skelly Email: irstly, I would like to welcome everyone here this evening and [email protected] F thank you for coming.

As you are all aware I have only been your Director for a little Assistant Director & Webmaster: over four months and as I said in the last Chapter Magazine, David Lewis ‗Thank you for being gentle with me in my early days.‘ This Email: Chapter is known as being a very friendly and sociable club and [email protected] although, as you might expect with 300 members, there have been some ‗blips‘, the club still justifies that excellent reputation.

Secretary: Sue Knight One thing that I did make a point of saying when I took over the Email: role was that we wanted to hear from you, the members, about [email protected] your ideas, thoughts and what direction you would want to see the Chapter moving. I am pleased that many of you have spoken to me about various matters, and you will see as I go through Treasurer: Doreen Blunden things, how we have taken onboard what has been said. Tel: 07742 685 231 Email: [email protected] As we look back over the year we have seen the rides at the start of the riding season attracting 50-60 bikes. These were billed as ‗Newcomer‘ or ‗New to Group Riding‘ rides but, under- standably, people were keen to get back on their bikes after the Head Road Captain: Richard Beal winter and were keen to take part. However, for someone who Email: [email protected] was new then, this was obviously going to be a little intimidating. Therefore, the decision was made that these rides will now be for ‗Newcomers‘ only and the ‗Road Crew‘. I hope no-one has Events Officer: Clare Kersley been put out by this decision but it has been done with riders Email: [email protected] safety very much in mind.

The ‗Kick Off‘ ride again attracted a large number of riders and ended with a great party at a great location in Cooden. (Although Interchapter Rep: Barry Heasman I‘m not sure that the Air Guitar competition was a good idea after a few hours of drinking). Email: [email protected] With regards to the Ride Outs, throughout the year there have obviously been too many to mention but we should congratulate the Road Crew for the amount of work they put into making sure Safety Officer & Welfare Officer: that we have a safe and enjoyable ride week in, week out.

Greg Allcorn One thing that was mentioned by several people was that it was Email: [email protected] not always possible on a Sunday to get out and ride for a full day and that they would like to see some alternatives whereby there Membership Officer: Mike Douglas was a short ride also planned. I have put this to the Road Crew Email: and you will have seen this has begun to take effect and will ob- [email protected] viously feature a lot more next year.

Mike Douglas has produced a map of Sussex showing the Ladies of Harley Officer: spread of members throughout the county and this was bought Suzanne Salmon to the attention of the committee. This clearly showed that the Email: [email protected] meeting place in Keymer was in the wrong place and really needed to be moved further west so it became accessible to more members from the West Sussex area. I am working with Merchandise: Richard Kent some of the members from that area and we will hopefully have Email: a new location to try in a short while. [email protected] As you will also be aware, John Pedder stood down last week- end as Head Road Captain and Richard Beal now takes over. It Editor: Michael ‗Hogtog‘ has also been decided that we should run with two assistant Email: [email protected] Head Road Captains, Malcolm Upchurch and Barry Heasman in order to try and share out the massive work load of the HRC.

The Road Crew have come a long way over the last few years. Dealers Rep: Gary Ticehurst We have moved well away from the old methods of how people Email: [email protected] came to be Road Crew (ie: who wants to do it?) and we continue Shaw Harley Davidson, Holmes Hill, Near to strive to ensure that we have access to the best training. One Lewes, East Sussex BN6 6JA (Continued on page 3)

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(Continued from page 2) Editor has gone to Michael ‗Hogtog‘. The role of Editor, part of the training is the ‗First Person on Scene‘ first aid as Kevin and Sue both know, can be very frustrating at course that is run by two of our members, Maddie Kent times as we have never had full control over the setting up and Clive Butler. In order to recognise the achievements and printing of the magazine. This has now changed. We of those members of the Crew that attended the course have purchased software that will allow Michael to lay out Certificates will be presented later. the magazine himself onto a template and then just send it

Once again Bisley was a great success and I was pleased off for printing when complete. Compared to many other to see so many members turn up for the Saturday evening Chapters we have a very high quality magazine and we continue to improve where we can. food/drinks. This is another example of reacting to what you, the members asked for. What we want to know is: When people talk about the Chapter growing they gener- ―What you would like to do next year‖? It has been sug- ally mean in numbers. But there are a lot of other ways a gested that we do something club can grow. Increasing the num- very similar, but lay on some kind bers will not make, in itself, for a of main meal. If you have any Skelly: “Thank you for better club. But what we can look to thoughts on this, then please achieve is the growth in numbers of speak to any of the Committee being gentle with me....” people turning up at rides and members. events. In order to get this right we need your ideas and feedback. I have also discussed with a number of you the European Rally for next year. The initial thoughts were that if H.O.G. This will, in turn lead to other things. Friendships will grow. came up with another rally that was in some far off place How many people are here this evening are now very no-one wanted to visit, then we could look to go to St good friends with others who, a few months ago did not Tropez for the European Bike Fest in May. However, even know they existed? The more support you are able H.O.G. have come up with a really nice location in Swit- to give the club will result in growing confidence of those zerland in July. I think that it is about time that we, as a who are involved in planning rides and events. 1066 at- Chapter, had a good get together at a European Rally and tending rallies in the UK and Europe will see our reputa- as we have so many people here, could I ask for a show tion continue to grow amongst other Chapters. of hands as to what people would like us to organise. (A I started this by saying that 1066 has a very good reputa- show of hands at the AGM indicated good support for both tion - deservedly so. Let‘s not forget that we, as a Chap- events — Ed) ter, are unique. There is no other Chapter out there that is I would like to say a few words about our relationship with identified by a number. We have friends all over the world Shaw Harley-Davidson. When I was in Germany with and they love to be able to say that they know us and are Steve Willis for the H.E.A.T. training earlier in the year, I our friends because of the fact that we are unique. was amazed at the amount of Chapters from all over the You have a dedicated and hard working committee. Sure, world that have big problems with their sponsoring dealer- we may on the odd occasions not get things right but I can ship. Be very sure that we, as a Chapter, are very lucky. assure you that things are discussed at length and all de- David, myself and the rest of the committee work very cisions are made with the utmost honesty and integrity. closely with the dealership and that relationship gets With the benefit of hindsight, you can always look at ways closer all the time. A recent fine example of this is how things could have been approached differently but who Jeff and some of the other sales staff have organised a amongst, us can say that we have always made the right ride for new owners which have ended up at the Six Bells decision with regards to our own lives and businesses. As to meet the Chapter on club night. This has resulted in a I have already stated we also have a highly motivated number of new members and has made sure that we do Road Crew who work tirelessly to make sure we can enjoy not have a situation whereby somebody who is new ar- what this is actually all about, and that‘s riding our bikes. rives and no-one realises who they are. David and I will Then we come to you, the members. When you look continue to meet and talk regularly with John and Steve around the room and see all the different characters you Willis and I thank them for their continued interest and know this is a good club. There is only one way this club support. will continue to go and that is onward and upwards. I am You will be aware from the latest H.O.G. magazine that privileged to be your Director and I am really looking for- next years P.O.T. will be taking place in Milwaukee. Mem- ward to the next year. bers of the 1066 committee have been invited to attend. Thank you for your continued support. Thank you for sup- Although the Chapter rules state that club funds can be porting 1066. used to part fund courses such as these I would like to make it clear that we have taken the decision that any Skelly committee member attending will do so at his/her own expense. No Chapter funds will be used. Less Famous Zen Sayings

I would like, once again, to apologise for the postage If at first you do not succeed, sky-diving is not for you. problem with the last issue of the magazine. We are in Before you criticize another man, walk a mile in his correspondence with the Royal Mail at the present time. I shoes....then when you criticize him, you are a mile away would like to say thank you to Kevin for all his work as and have his shoes. Editor of the magazine over the last couple of years. As you are aware the Editor‘s role was taken over by Sue Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead Knight. However, due to a change in Sue‘s personal cir- Do not walk in front of me, for I may not follow cumstances Sue will now stay as Secretary and the role of Do not walk beside me, for the path is too narrow In fact, just go away and leave me alone

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Dealership News for customers so people can have a browse to help with thoughts of what they can do with their existing or new bikes.

The most significant news I have to report in this issue of Other news from the Dealership is that our Christmas the news letter is the sudden and surprising announce- closing dates are from 12.00 noon on the 23rd December ment from Milwaukee on 15th October that production of to the 4th January. Buell Motorcycles was to cease with immediate effect! So we hope to see you soon, and hope without wishing Like many other manufacturers world wide, Harley- the year away that if we don't you have a Great Christ- Davidson has not been immune from the effects of the mas, global economic downturn. Unfortunately due to the col- lapse of the Sub Prime market in the USA, H-D had to Steven C Willis write off several billion dollars worth of bad debt incurred Dealer Principal through their financial arm Harley-Davidson Financial Ser- vices. In addition the demand for motorcycles, in the USA Assistant Director writes especially, has fallen considerably in 2008/9. Due in part no doubt to these and other factors, there has been a This is probably the last Chapter magazine of 2009, and shake up at the top in Milwaukee earlier this year. with this in mind, following the AGM, and approaching the Amongst the changes Keith E. Wandell was appointed as end of another riding season, 1066 Chapter can look back President and Chief Executive Officer in May, since when at 2009 with a certain amount of satisfaction. Skelly‘s several major decisions have been made regarding staff AGM report pretty much says it all. With the economic layoffs, productivity levels and factory closures. Obviously doom and gloom around as we kicked off the season, Buell has unfortunately been a casualty of the new Harley there was some reason to be a bit concerned about what strategy. 2009 held both for us and the Dealership. Some of our However despite the sad news Buell owners need not be friends in the Chapter have indeed felt the cold wind of concerned about their bikes. All warranty will of course recession and have left our ranks, hopefully only tempo- still be honoured, servicing arrangements will remain un- changed and Harley-Davidson is committed to provide rarily, but our membership has remained stable, with a lot spare parts for a minimum of 10 years. Ironically, since of new faces. And we have some new blood on the com- the announcement to cease production, there has been mittee too - welcome to you all. In fact, overall, it has quite an increase in interest on the Buell range, so maybe been a good year, not least weather-wise, with a much Buells will become even more desirable when they are higher proportion of dry Sundays than in 2008 (not diffi- unavailable! cult, I hear you say). The kick-off bash itself was a great Along with the Buell news, Milwaukee also announced at success, the early ‗newcomers‘ rides were swamped by the same time that they were putting the recently acquired old-timers, and the weak pound sterling resulted in mini- Italian MV Augusta motorcycle business up for sale. stampede of European customers and a welcome stimu- It is an ill wind…….. so it is said, therefore the decision to lus to Dealership bike sales. re-focus on the core Harley-Davidson business will I am sure benefit everyone who is passionate about the brand! June saw a smooth handover of the Chapter directorship from Alan Parr to Skelly at a Hawaiian-themed evening, It‘s been a busy year for all the team at Shaw Harley- although with Alaska-like temperatures. Skelly has been Davidson, and despite the economic doom and gloom we warming himself up ever since by putting himself about a have weathered well, with attention in improving all De- bit to great effect. July brought Greg Allcorn‘s Chapter partments which has been paramount and also looking expedition to Colmar for bikes and cars (see last issue). after customers in the best way we can. Before we knew it, August had arrived and with it the With this we have also concentrated on our Custom sec- South Of England Rally (SOFER), organised by 1066, tion of the business, and aim to please in 2010 with help- Invicta, Hogsback, Thames Valley and Oxford Chapters. It ing customers makeover their existing bikes, with paint- turned out to be the most successful ever, socially and work and custom accessory packages, and also offer one- financially, and our first complete sell-out – 2,000 tickets. to-one consultations on building a bike for them from new. We again had dry weather, for the 6th year in succession.

Currently we are looking into a Custom Den area in our The 1066 rideout to the Chilterns was a great success, workshop where customers can talk bikes and bits in a ―well done‖ the Road Crew and everyone else who as- comfort zone with images available and information to sisted with marshalling. 1066 can take a rest for a few help their decision, and we are also in the midst of creat- years as Oxford Chapter take over from us for the 2010 ing a portfolio of our custom bikes that we have provided (Continued on page 5) WONDERING WHAT TO GET YOUR LOVED ONE FOR CHRISTMAS? Did you know that 1066 merchandise could solve all your problems?

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(Continued from page 4) tively, by post - c/o Shaw H-D — address is on the back rideout. We didn‘t quite win the Chapter Challenge, but we page. had a great Chapter party! Since the rally of course we Please send your photos to the Chapters‘ Official Photog- have had a continued busy programme of varied rideouts, rapher, Frank ‘Snapper‘ [email protected]. well supported by the membership, new and old. And we haven‘t finished yet, especially if the current mild weather An apology to the authors whose articles could not be in- continues. cluded in this issue. The riding season creates an influx of articles and some lend themselves more to be read on a Looking forward, you may have noticed a great new ‗look January night - inspiring us for the new season. and feel‘ to the magazine with this issue. As you know, the magazine Editorship has been taken over by Michael I would like to thank Sue for her term as Editor and the ‗Hogtog‘ and, with the acquisition of some desktop pub- tireless help she has given me since handing over the ba- lishing software, we have for the first time full control of ton. the production and appearance of the magazine, apart Finally, a special thank you to David Lewis for his total from the actual printing of course. It‘s a steep learning support and enthusiasm with this, my first issue, which curve for Michael but I am confident that the magazine will would have been akin to scrambled eggs without his ex- continue to scale new heights of quality. pertise!

On a personal note, November is when we start planning Keep it shiny side up! the 2010 SOFER, and I intend that it will be my last as Rally Manager. After 7 rallies from a standing start it will Michael ‗Hogtog‘ be time for someone else to take the event forward. In Head Road Captain Bealy order to facilitate that, I want to delegate as many of my current hands-on responsibilities as possible to other peo- Hi there! ple so that the rally Manager‘s job becomes essentially and primarily that of a co-ordinator, as it should be. Firstly may I thank JP for all his hard work and dedication

Specifically: running the on-line ticketing, patch and pin over the last 6 years as Head Road Captain. His support design, rally programme design, rally web site develop- for all the road crew and the chapter has been unstinting ment and maintenance, and of course the rally manager and of course not forgetting Nikki who has spent many a cold wet hour waiting, riding or navigating. job itself, are up for grabs. We also need someone to take on postal ticketing. Only the rally manager‘s job requires So, how did I get here? attendance at the rally progress meetings every two- In May 2006 Maz talked me into going down to Shaw months. So, if you feel that you have got some relevant Harley-Davidson (note from Maz.....didn‘t take much per- skills, enthusiasm and experience to offer in one of these suading!!) roles, and would be interested in joining the team that de- livers the best H.O.G. rally in the UK, please contact me I passed my test in March 1999 and for 7 years rode an on 07973 624116, 01424 219484, or sofer- old English marque. Mostly just the two of us, we loved [email protected]. the riding but felt that there was more fun to be had and hence the encouragement to visit the sweetie shop! Ten Ride safe, and have a good Christmas and New Year. th days later on 19 May we were the proud owners of a David Heritage Softail Classic and the rest, as they say, is his-

tory. We have had a ball! Editor’s ramblings I must say however, that I cannot quite believe JP and Skelly asking if I would consider taking on Head Road In 1980 we saw the release of The Exterminator; 1984 Captain responsibility. Recalling our first ride out, look- The Terminator was first shown to the world; in 1987 The ing around at these experienced guys and watching JP in Predator came along; in 2000, it was The Gladiator; (can action I thought it would be years before I was half as you see what it is yet?) and now...... in 2009, you competent. have...... The Editor! So I consider it a fantastic honour to take on the role and The magazine will be going through a process of evolution with your help I look forward to supporting the Road Crew in the coming issues. There is a new chassis which will and the chapter in continuing the riding programme. help carry the extra weight allowing for special features such as (more) News, (some) Competitions, (definitely) As a Chapter we have a varied and full riding programme Funnies and a Letters Page. Starting with this, the CVO throughout the season. Talking to other Chapters I can (Christmas Version Offering) assure you that we are very active. Some chapters would you believe only have one ride out per month! However, the editorial team are keen to emphasise that, being a member-driven publication, it is vital that you have Over the next few weeks the Road Crew will be planning your input to keep this magazine vibrant and desirable. next year‘s adventures, so if you have an idea , a desire to ride somewhere and show off our shiny machines, then We think that with such a diverse collection of individuals collar a road crew member and then it can be put forward within the 1066 family, we should be able to realize an at the planning meeting on the 5th December. equally varied collection of contributions. Maz and I look forward to seeing you on the road, or in the In short, please contact us at bar! [email protected] with all your articles, ideas, suggestion and tales involving Harleys and Buells. Emails Bealy will be acknowledged—usually within 24 hours. Alterna-

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trance fee which was kindly subsidised by Shaws made Riders Edge at Shaw this event one not to be missed, especially when it in- By: Special 1066 Correspondent Kev Ridout cluded a free BBQ, drinks and some very generous prizes.

Sometimes the most memora- The Thursday and Friday afternoon sessions involved ble moments in life are hands on tuition in simplistic but invaluable theory relating spawned from events that have to the bikes reactions to the front and rear brakes used no specific conclusion, events separately and the relationship between varying throttle, which raise as many questions clutch and selective controlled braking usage, all of which as there are answers, and were demonstrated by Bob on board one of the bikes pro- which leave you with a definite vided to us. All simple stuff but the lessons learnt were thirst to learn more and a wish instantly recognised when the practice course was revis- to improve upon your own ca- ited. I believe everyone taking part experienced an in- pabilities. At least that was how crease in machine control, greater precision and smooth- I felt after participating in the ness and consequently felt more capable and therefore Riders Edge slow riding experi- more confident.

ence held at Shaw Harley- And so to Friday evening and our chance to demonstrate Davidson dealership which was our new found super hero skills in a gladiato- held over two days, the 11th rial competition...... OK. a slight exaggeration maybe, but and 12th of June. you get the gist. Bob and Anne busily set the arena, well Riders Edge is the highly re- the test course at least, whilst we all shared our thoughts spected Harley-Davidson-owned motorcycle training and personal experiences and further reflected upon the school that offers a complete range of courses from begin- gains we felt we had made from our tuition . Oh we were ners to advanced motorcyclists using Harleys and Buells confident...... exclusively. As we wandered down to the area being laid out some- When I first started riding in 1978 at the tender age of sev- thing wasn't right, in fact it was very, very wrong...... enteen, motorcycle training or the need for it seemed not "Bob, the course is different!‖ "Yes Kev" came the reply, to exist. The only legal requirement was a provisional li- no more, no less...... The sight of a group of adults, hard- cense, third party insurance ened bikers, all with their mouths and a suitable road- open, jaws dropped, shaking their worthy steed adorned with an ....on my second day of riding I heads in disbelief and looking for- L plate visible from behind. lorn is, looking back, actually quite was nicked for speeding.... My first tentative outings onto comical. Nobody wanted to say it the Queen‘s highway were shaky at best and life- first and I'm not sure who eventually did. "Nah, can't do threatening at worst but somehow I survived, just. that, looks impossible." Now it seems that this sentiment It became a matter of public record that on my second day was shared by all. The course, whilst employing varying of riding I was nicked for speeding, but this was not the elements that we had previously practiced was now half of it. The two stern looking coppers pulled along side tighter, more complex and altogether more technically me in their Panda car and instructed me to cross challenging. the junction controlled by traffic lights then pull over, dis- "Just do everything you learnt earlier and you'll do fine" mount and receive my reprimand. The junction just hap- Bob said reassuringly. Anne then climbed aboard one of pened to be on a slight incline and I hadn't quite mastered, the bikes and proceeded to trial the course to ensure it or indeed practiced my hill starts yet. Four, yes four, traffic light changes later I eventually managed not to stall the bike and make the twenty yards to the awaiting officers who were shaking their heads in total disbelief. I was duly hit with three points on the license, a twenty quid fine and was further humiliated by having my bike inspected for faults because it "appeared to be wobbling about all over the place". It was not the bike that was causing the wob- ble, it was my complete inability to ride the damn thing properly. I have two sons who are both intent on getting bikes when they are old enough and I thank heavens that suitably structured training and a specific attainment of skill is now a mandatory prerequisite.

Now then, Riders Edge, what can I say apart from totally brilliant, challenging, theoretically informative, demonstra- was indeed achievable and laid out accurately. And so she did and so it was...... damn...... bly achievable (although at times I doubted it) and above all, absolute fun. This view was echoed by all who took Well what could the fellahs do now? It was all a question part and who, like me benefited tremendously from the of pride and of course a degree of bravado. And so the first class tuition at hand. A huge thank you to Bob and first volunteers were summoned and we were off. You Anne, our instructors who raised our skill levels in a could sense the anticipation of pending doom in the hearts friendly, patient and professional manner. The £10 en- (Continued on page 7)

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(Continued from page 6) of the remaining competitors. We were not so confident now......

The steely determination in the faces of those first off was evident, and so incredibly was their increased ability. As they steered their way through and around the obstacles and gates, around the tight circle in both directions, along the length of the plank pivoting on a central fulcrum and eventually taking the challenge of a distance of incredibly slow riding against the stopwatch they really shone and we were elated on their behalf. It was becoming evident to us all that our previous lessons, tuition and practice were proving beneficial and potentially reaping huge re- wards. One by one we not only tried our best but more importantly succeeded in negotiating and conquering this seemingly

impossi- Skelly and Luke

ble task.

Bob was We‘d deliberately arrived early so that we could take Luke indeed for a ride first. Off we all went in formation, with Luke at right, we the front, around Hastings and then up towards Battle. I all did just was near the back of the pack as we entered Hastings fine. and could count fourteen ‗bikes………..fourteen? I didn‘t

At the end remember any of our machines having a pizza delivery of the day box on the back! Somehow we‘d managed to collect a one thing pizza delivery scooter who seemed to be riding in the mid- became dle of the pack; I think we probably made his evening as very clear, well! this was not about winning or losing, we were all winners, We arrived at The Powdermills Hotel amidst all sorts of every single one of us. The greatest gain from our time transport; limousines, trucks etc but we were definitely the with Riders Edge was not just the lessons we learnt or the most impressive (and noisy). We stayed for a few minutes skills we improved upon, nor the self realisation that qual- for a photo call before leaving to ride down to Bexhill for a ity training is hugely beneficial for safe and competent rid- fish and chip supper. Thanks to the following for coming ing, but furthermore, by increasing our abilities and gain- along to help: ing more confidence we are more in control and there- fore more relaxed. This in turn only serves to heighten our Frank Aldridge, Michael Almeida, Paul Hoad, Richard enjoyment of the thing we all love and cherish most, riding Kent, David Lewis, Johnny Piper, Kevin Ticehurst, Keith & our bikes...... Lucy Voller, Kim Washington, Dave Coxall, Paul Merrilees and Skelly. Thank you to John Shaw and all the dealership staff for providing not only the experience, the venue and a genu- Thanks also to Luke for his kind donation to our nomi- nated charity in return for the grand prom entrance. ine hospitality but also the much appreciated BBQ and refreshments, cheers guys. Greg Allcorn

One final observation I would like to convey is that of the incredible camaraderie displayed between all the chapter members who took part. It is extremely rare to experience someone seemingly competing with you having as much, if not more concern and emotion over your failure as they do their own success. This reasonably unique behaviour is a testament to the natural unquestioned friendships we enjoy within the 1066 Chapter and one that certainly makes me very proud of my association.

Thirteen! Lucky for some...

1066 received a request from a young man called Luke Ridway. He was due to attend his prom night at The Pow- L to R: Johnny, Kevin, Kim, Paul, MOB, Keith, Lucy, David, Skelly, Greg, dermills Hotel near Battle and like most students wanted Richard, Michael & Dave to make a grand entrance. He wondered if he could get a lift on a Harley? A MERRY CHRISTMAS I think he was very surprised when 13 gleaming bikes ar- rived outside his house. FROM YOUR 1066 HOG CHAPTER COMMITTEE

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1066 A ‗Thundering in the Glens! At the end of August, Bealy, Maz, Kelvin and I rode up to Aviemore (Scotland) and went to the Dunedin Chapter‘s legendary rally – Thunder in the Glens. Any good? I hear you ask. Well put it this way, 3 days, 3 nights, 2700 peo- ple, at least 16 bands, a ride out of 1200 bikes through stunning scenery, a superb Sunday night stage show, a blood curdling display of Celtic drumming, fireworks, a campsite with its own breakfast tent and hot showers, ex- cellent organisation, really friendly people, and all for £25 a ticket…yes, it was excellent!!!!

Day One (Thursday) – Crawley to Carronbridge (464 miles) England DRY, Scotland...WET!

05.15 In the Beals‘ spare room, my alarm goes off. I bound effortlessly (ahem...) out of bed, throw on my clothes and head downstairs to cable tie and bungee my new psychedelic bags to Stripy (my V-rod). I duct tape my waterproof trousers to my legs to prevent any nasty flap- Bealy, Clare, Kelvin, Lin, Paul and Maz ping-and-sticking-to-the-pipes incidents. Somewhere in modation! We pull into the car park of the Carronbridge the midst of all the bungeeing and duct taping, Kelvin, Hotel and cross our soaking wet fingers that they have at Bealy, Maz and I exchange pre-coffee grunts. least one or two rooms available. Quite frankly, I‘d be

06.00 We‘re set. Kelvin and I follow Bealy and Maz out of happy to sleep on the bar floor at this stage, as long as it‘s the drive, the cross of St George billowing proudly from dry. The owners mistake our casual, cheery enquiry about the Beals‘ top box. I can‘t help wondering about the wis- rooms as desperation, and sting us £65 a night for each dom of this - flying the English flag so blatantly on a trip to room. After 464 miles, 11 hours and several gallons of Scotland. I make a mental note to acquire a Scottish Scottish rain, we‘re in no state to haggle, and we haul our flag… definitely before we leave the bikes unattended in soggy bags in from the bikes and hit the bar. ―What time any remote Scottish car parks! do you want breakfast?‖ The Landlord asks. ―The later you leave it the better,‖ he advises, ―That way the wife will 07.30 We pull into Warwick services for fuel. A quick chat make it, not me!‖ We opt for the 8.30-without-food- with three other Harley riders heading north, some break- poisoning option. fast muffins and a swarm of wasps later, we‘re restored, and ready for the next hour and a half or 100 miles. Bealy Contrary to the geography, the Carronbridge Hotel turns leads us back towards the M40. Clearly he‘s been finding out to be Little Yorkshire. Tim, the landlord, is from York- the journey too straightforward so far, and decides to test shire, his wife is from Yorkshire, most of the locals seem our manoeuvring skills by opting for the southbound slip to be from Yorkshire. In fact there‘s not a Scottish accent road! Kelvin and I rise to our new Head Roady‘s challenge to be heard! In between beers, games of darts, pies and and scoot backwards for 20 yards to take the northbound chips, cum-by-ya- singers in the bar and games of cards, slip road instead. we learn that Tim breeds red & white plumber terriers. Evidently he keeps 30 out the back. Along with his 14.00 Keele and Burton-in-Kendall services have been mother. In a caravan. We hit the hay. and gone, and as we pull into the services at Annadale Water, we can‘t believe we‘ve been on the road for 8 Day Two (Friday) – Carronbridge to Aviemore wet & windy hours. It‘s gone so quickly. Breaking the journey down into 08.30 Maz heads outside to bond with the plumber terri- 100 mile chunks has worked really well. And amazingly, ers, Bealy tries to keep his eyes open after a sleepless we‘re still dry! We sit for a while and admire the setting - night with Kelvin‘s snoring, and we begin breakfast. The rolling hills, a lake, baby ducks. We decide to press on forecast is for intermittent heavy rain, possible hail this while the going‘s good. Looking at the map, we pick a ran- morning, but dry this afternoon. Hmm, better get the duct dom green patch near Stirling. We‘ll stay there tonight. tape out again! After a quick photo opportunity with an After a quick chat with some Ger- English dustcart in the hotel car park, man bikers, we saddle up. we hit the road.

15.30 30 miles short of Glasgow, On the A9, there are other sets of the heavens open and we hit road waterproofs on other soggy Harleys works. We crawl through several heading north. A road sign an- miles of soggy cones, and eventu- nounces: ―Frustration causes acci- ally turn off the motorway and start dents‖. What exactly do they expect following random signs for the ran- you to do? Pull over into a lay by dom place we picked randomly on and.... the map. Just hope it‘s got a random radiator… 11.00 Soaked and shivering, we pull off the A9 and head for the hamlet of 17.00 Much mud and many pot- Dalwhinnie, where we find an excel- holes and bends later, we stumble lent cafe. A road sign outside the upon the only building for miles. Clare, Stripy on The Isle of Mull (Continued on page 9) Amazingly, it‘s a pub with accom-

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(Continued from page 8) to get ready for the mass midday ride out. cafe proclaims: ―Dalwhinnie twinned with Las Vegas‖. Bikes start assembling all round the perimeter of the site - Hmmm…We order emergency hot chocolates and watch mostly Harleys, with the odd sports bike and trike thrown the procession of soggy bikers squelching and shivering in in. Paul & Lyn, Kelvin, Bealy & Maz and I queue together. to join us. We take our waterproofs on and off several times as the 14.00 Aviemore - hoorah! The rain has stopped. There sky changes every few minutes. are Harleys all over the place. We fuel up and follow the The ride out is incredible! 40 miles of waving spectators, signs to the rally site (on a huge hotel complex), where we lochs, glens, hills, mountains and Harleys! Over 1200 get tagged and collect our rally packs (including a tee shirt bikes, we‘re told later. Some even said 2000! At one point, and pin) before being directed to the campsite and a mas- as we‘re snaking round the edge of a loch, with Harleys as sive area of floodlit hard standing, with security. We have far as the eye can see in front and behind, I suddenly un- a camping choice - boggy lowland or gusty hillock. We opt derstand why they call it Thunder in the Glens. for the hillock, and as I watch the tent next to us flapping uncontrollably and starting to collapse, I cross my fingers When we reach Grantown-on-Spey, the whole town has that I‘ll actually wake up somewhere near Aviemore in the turned out. There are stalls and stands and pipers and morning. Suddenly, the texts we‘ve been getting from cafes and tents. The roads are closed to traffic and you Paul and Lin Grinsell make sense. They‘ve been battling can park anywhere. Despite the chill in the air, everyone‘s though virtual hurricane conditions on their way here from smiling and chatting and getting into the spirit of things. John O‘Groats. When they finally arrive, they are shaken, Mad Dog, the Dundedin Chapter Director, even conducts and Paul tells us these have been the worst conditions a ―civil‖ wedding ceremony for 2 of their members, one of he‘s ever ridden in - cars blown onto their roofs on the them‘s in her 80s! roadside. In the evening, we swig vodka on our gusty hillock before

A visit to the Happy Haggis fish & chip emporium, Tesco heading out for beers, burgers & steaks in the hotel res- taurant. The lads are given Jagermeister bandanas, and sport them in true Wild Hog style! Later, in the main arena we‘re treated to a display of Celtic drumming that leaves Maz and I in need of a cold shower. Then it‘s outside, where the drumming continues followed by an impressive firework display.

Day 4 – Sunday During the day, we take a ride to Braemar and Pitlochry, and encounter more wall-to-wall scenery, a coffee shop/ woollen mill, a Sean Connery sound-alike and an excel- lent roast lamb lunch served by young South Africans in kilts. In the evening, along with 1000 other rally goers, we hit the main entertainment area and are treated to a su- perb musical stage show - Route 66, starring the Doctor from Doctor and the Medics!

Days 5 - 9 After the rally, we tour Inverness, Oban (visiting the clan Maz, Bealy, Clare and Kelvin at Loch Lomand Kersley), the Isle of Mull and Loch Lomand. We encounter highland cows, errant sheep, eagles and the odd midge. (for various items including wine, chocolate and carrots… We ride on fast roads, twisty roads, hills and hairpins. We don‘t ask!) and the camping shop (to replace Kelvin‘s £1 even take a road that gets repaired while we wait! On chair that collapsed when I sat on it) sets us up for the Mull, we find stunning beach campsites, a lovely deli, a night, and we venture out in search of bars and entertain- distillery, an amazing wood-based art gallery & restaurant, ment. The band in the Osprey arena doesn‘t appeal so we wander upstairs and discover an excellent young Irish and a post office that makes us lunch because we‘re hun- rock band. We bump into friends from other chapters – gry! The people are great, and the scenery is wall-to-wall Hogsback, Nene valley, Essex...and it feels like the party‘s breathtaking. We experience Mull‘s every changing cli- started. Kelvin, Bealy & Maz decide to hit the hay, but in- mate, ranging from light drizzle to torrential downpours spired by the superb Black Isle Rock Orchestra, I hit the with every type of wetness in between! We don‘t really dance floor. I then check out two of the other music ven- notice the fact we‘re living in our waterproofs. Somehow, ues – the blues bar and the country bar – before stagger- the damp just seems a necessary part of the scenery. ing back to the tent. I have a sense of achievement - I‘ve managed to dance to Sweet Home Alabama 3 times to- 1700 miles, 9 days, several yards of duct tape, and many night in 3 different styles of music! freezer bags later (ask Maz...), I arrive home. Now that‘s

Day 3 – Saturday – ride out to Grantown on Spey what I call a road trip! CK After breaky, we take a leisurely amble round the trade Can you write a piece about an event in your life stands where we encounter a dubious eye-patched char- involving a Harley? acter selling German and Polish ex-para boots, an excel- lent coffee shop, and get some patches made up Perhaps a road trip or just a story. (Frustration causes accidents!). Then it‘s back to the tents [email protected]

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My First Ride 13 September 2009 wasn‘t bad enough, there‘s the personal humiliation. Me being a new roadie and all that, never able show my face Ride to Weald & Downland Open Air at the road crew meets again! ―I‘ll have to phone Dave‖ I Museum thought and change it to a more direct route. Perhaps we could do a scenic ride from Blackdown to Shaws – I could OK, I will endeavour to keep this simple. This was in fact probably manage that. th my first actual ride as lead. The date was 13 ; the title of I woke up on the Saturday morning and the sun was out the venue has the words Open Air in it, which roughly and the tarmac was dry. This, coupled with a good nights translates to ―it needs to be bloody dry‖, and my co- sleep, left me feeling a little more optimistic about the captain Mr Coxall was still on sick leave. And if this wasn‘t route and ride. Besides, so what we if we did lose a cou- enough to get the pessimistic going, the ride also coin- ple of members on route. I‘d just deny they were ever cided with the Ace Café London to Brighton burn-up and there. I clearly remembered Skelly saying our membership as luck would have it Goodwood Races. Goodwood race- had now grown to over 300. Surely it was ok if a couple course being seconds, not minutes away from our chosen went a stray? Anyhow, as I say, I was feeling positive. destination. Oh great joy. And just to add to my steadily growing anxiety, I still had vivid memories of my first I would have one last go at remembering the route. So I scheduled ride, with Dave Coxall, to headed up to Shaw‘s for a comfort Southampton that had to be aban- ”I had serious doubts on being burger and coffee, before setting off doned due to the monsoon we experi- able to remember the route!” and as luck would have it Mr Whin- enced over Blackdown! ray was also there. I relayed my tales of woe from the previous day and Dave agreed, it not Anyway, ―What will be, will be‖, I thought and went about only made good sense to practice the ride again, but he my reconnaissance for the ride as best I could. At first I too would join me. Unbelievably, I didn‘t get lost, and one had the ride marked on a map following a basically simple hour forty minutes later we were having coffee in Single- route. A route that even I could remember! At this stage it ton. Yes at last a successful attempt. Of course, there was becoming more obvious that Dave Coxall wasn‘t go- were still the usual worries on weather, weight of traffic ing to be present on the day, and so I enlisted the help of around Goodwood and the date for the more superstitious our well seasoned Road Captain Dave Whinray to go over amongst us! Yes I know it‘s not a Friday, but for some the the ride and route with me. Dave thought the route was a number itself is enough to cause concern. little direct and that maybe we should spice it up a little! We arranged to meet-up and went about riding the new Sunday morning arrived, and although I was a little edgy, I route Dave had pre-planned using maps and his trusted had recalled the route meticulously in my head. The sat nav. However, on our first attempt we encountered not weather was also unexpectedly in good order. For once 1, 2 or even 3 but 4 horses of a particularly highly strung the forecasters had it near perfect. At the briefing, and racing variety. The rider of horse four was circling at one amongst other things, I thought it would be a good idea to point quite uncontrollably and I recall him enquiring in no get honest about my failed attempts to date. A sort of I told under certain terms whether we could get quieter bikes? you so, don‘t blame me, if it all goes wrong. So I recalled He obviously doesn‘t know how much we pay to get that to the gathered merry gang of bikers that in fact out of the sound, Vance and Hines aren‘t cheap you know! It then four times I had ridden the route I had only made it to the transpired that the unclassified road runs close to racing Weald & Downland twice without getting lost. I don‘t think stables! Ah that would be it then! So off to the café we go. they believed me! I think they thought I was having a A cup of coffee later and plenty of map gazing and we had laugh. Looking back, I wouldn‘t have believed me either. A re-routed again. I didn‘t admit to Dave at the time, but I trusted 1066 road crew member, losing his way – that had serious doubts on being able to remember the route! doesn‘t happen does it?

But hey, I had time to ride it again if necessary. The more perceptive amongst you have probably already

We arranged to meet-up again the next week three days gathered by the mere fact I‘ve written this article and that before the ride and give it another blast, me being at the I‘m not in hiding at some other chapter, confirms that sur- front. It went ok, I surprisingly only got lost once and re- prisingly the ride went well and we didn‘t lose anyone. But membered most of the unclassified farm tracks and B true to form on the unforeseen hazards, we did meet up roads we had planned. But just to be on the safe side I towards the end of the ride with a large group cycle race thought I‘d give it another go the next day. This ride wasn‘t that just happened to be using the same route as us. Per- so good, I got lost, and then I got lost again. Bugger, I had haps they had overheard Dave and I chatting at the cafe got lost twice on the same route in one day. If truth be told and thought what a cracking route to ride! it wasn‘t looking good. I went to bed that night having The Weald & Downland itself is a marvellous venue, espe- nightmarish thoughts of cially in the dry, if old riders missing in the wil- buildings are your fancy. derness of West Sussex. The café food was good 1066 members mislaid and the company was forever having to live off great. So thanks ladies the land. Extracts from the and gents for trusting film ‗Deliverance‘ came to me to lead you there. I mind! Images of new knew it would be al- members being told to right……………. squeal like a piggy! Quite ironic, I thought, us being (Continued on page 11) HOG members. But if this

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(Continued from page 10) Dear All

The pic shows at least some of the merry gang from the My first ride out with 1066 was a beginners ride to the ride, although we‘re not 100% sure if that‘s the real Stig! newly opened Harley dealership in Guildford. I had taken Mick Green (1066 Road Marshal) ownership of the Heritage eight months before and this was my first longish ride.

You Said...... Living 40 odd miles from the Blackdown I was not certain how long it would take to be at the set off time, so left Dear All early and arrived an hour before the departure time and after topping up the tank, stood around waiting, a bit nerv- Can I thank all those that supported RTTW this year. In ous. 2008 we went with 4 bikes and 5 people. This year it was well over 20 bikes and at least 30 people. Then the thunder in the distance and a bike pulled in at my side and after good mornings, I said I‘m new (as if As those that attended know, Barry physically carried the he didn't know). It was Mike the first 1066 member I had Chapter flag on the parade but of course each and every met and after parking up he invited me into the cafeteria, one of us that attended showed the flag for 1066. to meet his good lady Lin. (and your director made it onto Sky News !!) The place started to buzz, with bikers inside and thunder Skelly outside. Lin introduced me to people as they came in with

(We hope to have a full write up and photographs in the lots of hand shaking (which I seemed to get the wrong next issue—Ed) way round), and lots of kissing ladies ... had my birthday come early this year? I was meeting so many people all at

Dear Sir once and was told you will not remember all of their names, (not quite true as I can remember all of them ... it‘s Why are they called speed bumps, when all they do is getting the right name to the right face that‘s my problem!) slow you down? I am sure someone said there was a boy named Sue! (Or Kay Sayrah was that Johnny Cash who said that?)

Dear All Since that day I've met so many great bikers, some are now good friends who have made me welcome and given Just a quick thank you to all those involved with my last me help and advice. ride as Head Road Captain. I would like to thank just a few: Skelly, for all his help in I hit the day with mixed emotions. But I was chuffed to bits getting me started as a member; Clare Kersley, for the to see how many turned up (about 42 bikes!) at the Black- trouble she took to make sure I was ok and meeting peo- down. In addition, quite a few were already at the restau- ple; Sue Knight for being my dancing partner, trying to rant before the ride landed. teach this old guy to jive, and John Pedder who has given

The weather cooperated, and the ride went well, apart, it me so much support and time over the last months. seems, the arrival of more horses!! There are too many others to mention but you know who

An extra big thank you to our Events Officer, Clare Ker- you are ....thank you 1066 for giving an old pensioner a sley, for her organisation on the day, & also to everyone new lease on life. who donated to the collection. Choked would be a good Tony Lloyd word!! Dear Sir I shall still be a Road Crew member, but, as I‘m sure you know, there are now two Assistant Head Roadies, Barry Why is the term World Wide Web with three syllables Heasman & Malcolm Upchurch, while Richard Beal is now “abbreviated” to www with nine syllables? your new Head Roadie. Be gentle with him! L O’Mum

Thanks again,

John (Past Head Roadie) (More letters like this please—Ed)

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Who were going to be the witnesses, maid of honour and Roger & Suzanne Salmon ring bearer? Ring bearer??? Suddenly my kids got roped Tie The Knot in to fulfil these all important roles, and I was dashing round florists and spending hours on the Internet trying to find a wedding ring – not very romantic I know! Back in April Roger, my partner of some six or seven years, was offered a contract to train driving instructors in Anyway, the big day arrived and it was all panic in the Oman, and we both saw it as an opportunity not to be house. Luckily Roger had been despatched to the East- turned down. Ok, there would be more than 3,500 miles bourne Travel Lodge the night before so that was one less between us, but we decided that we could fly out to see thing to worry about. However we had to leave the house each other on a regular basis, and the wonders of modern by 10.30am and there was a lot to do. Like sort out cat technology meant that we would be able to Skype every and dog, pack a weekend bag, answer the good luck text day and it wouldn‘t cost a penny. messages that were coming in thick and fast, and try and

It was on my first trip over to Muscat that we decided it make myself look half presentable. My hairdresser had would be nice to formalise our arrangement and get mar- come to the house and while she was working her magic I ried. We both agreed that we wanted to keep it low key, could hear eldest teenage son announcing from his bed- and so when I returned to England I set about planning room that the trousers he had bought from Next the day our wedding for two months later. There really wasn‘t a lot before were too small. ―Did he not think to try them on in the shop‖ I asked myself despairingly…. to do apart from book the register office, book a restaurant for lunch and invite a few friends and family. Eventually, sister, nephew, sons and girlfriend were des- patched to Eastbourne by train and car. I told them that they needed to be there early to support Roger because he was bound to be pacing up and down the pavement.

That left just me and my daughter Tessa at home and it was suddenly very quiet. It gave me time to look in the mirror and I started to worry that I had made the wrong choice of outfit. Perhaps I should have gone for the long pink flowing dress instead of the simple cream trouser suit. All my friends had preferred the dress so why didn‘t I listen to them?

Too late, because before I could hastily fling the trouser suit off we could hear the throbbing sound of three Harleys turning into our very quiet road. Tessa looked out of the window and did the typical teenage, ―Oh my god! What are those motorbikes doing outside our house?‖

I went outside to say hello to Skelly, Tony Lloyd and John, with his beribboned bike looking great, and then the taxi arrived. Not wanting to keep the Groom waiting we bun- dled in and drove off from Bexhill to Eastbourne followed by the three Harleys. It was a fun drive and I think the taxi driver enjoyed himself too!

Well it was fun until we arrived in Eastbourne and eldest son called Tessa‘s mobile to ask us to go round the block because Roger wasn‘t there yet. I had given him strict in- structions to leave early enough in order to find a parking space outside the Register Office. What had happened? And I was aware that I was in a taxi booked for another job straight after dropping us off, followed by three Harley- Davidsons. It wasn‘t possible to drive round and round Eastbourne until Roger finally decided to make an appear- ance!!!

At one of the Harley meets I was chatting with John Ped- So we arrived outside the Register Office, John leading in der and he asked whether I would like a Harley escort to front of the taxi and the other two behind. I had hoped that the Register Office. This sounded like a fun idea so I ac- Roger would be stood there waiting and then gasp at his cepted his kind offer, and then didn‘t think too much more beautiful Bride as she made her entrance. Ok, one can about as I was beginning to discover that a low key wed- live in hope, but it wasn‘t too much to hope that he would ding wasn‘t quite as simple as I had anticipated. at least be there. Isn‘t it the prerogative of the Bride to keep the Groom waiting rather than the other way round? A couple of weeks before the wedding I had come across a website dedicated to second weddings (I wonder Fifteen minutes later the Groom turned up with not a sec- whether there is one for third weddings?) and I discovered ond to spare, looking cool as a cucumber and wondering all the things that I should have done and hadn‘t done as what all the fuss was about. I somehow managed to stay yet. How could I have forgotten to buy my husband-to-be calm and not hit him over the head with my bouquet. It a wedding ring? And why hadn‘t I ordered any flowers? (Continued on page 13)

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(Continued from page 12) would have been a shame to have spoilt the flowers. SANTA TOY RUN

The next half hour was over in a flash - a simple but nice SUNDAY DECEMBER 6, 2009 service, followed by confetti and much posing for photos. It was then onto The Grand Hotel with our Harley escort This year we are supporting the Royal Alexander Chil- dren's Hospital in Brighton. ensuring that Mr and Mrs Salmon made a loud and im- pressive entrance. The boys then joined everyone for a As in previous years, if you would like to donate a present glass of fizz in the hotel drawing room before throbbing off please take it to Shaw Harley-Davidson wrapped and la- in their different directions. belled ‗boy‘ or ‗girl‘ and the age group. The Hospital

We had a lovely day which was made extra special by our needs everything really as the age groups range from new Harley companions, and I‘d like to thank them again for born to 16 so CDs & DVDs would be great and it does not taking the time and effort to join us. And for your informa- matter whether any are duplicated as they want to start a tion I have just about forgiven Roger for being late! library. All the presents we take will remain at the hospital so they can be enjoyed by other sick children all year Suzanne Salmon round.

Tony, Skelly, Suzanne & JP They need colouring books, pencils, activity games, soft toys etc. Also what they really need are portable DVD players, so if any of our business members out there have had a good year these are around £50 from Argos.

Anything we take to the Children's Hospital will be greatly appreciated as toys etc are all self-funded by donations, so time to start getting your Santa suits out !

We shall meet at the Kings Head pub in North Chailey at 9.30 am, where coffee and bacon rolls will be provided. We have quite a few new members this year - come along, its all in a good cause and you get to ride your

Did you know that our chapter website has a Harley dressed up as Santa. It's great fun, even the onlookers get involved waving us all on and it also brings private members area which is crying out to be a bit of joy to the families and children who will be in hos- utilised? pital over the festive period.

Announcements ―I Need You!!‖ (Steady Girls) Group Meet Page By Frank ‗Snapper‘ User Meeting Place Hello to new and old members. If you‘ve been a member for a while you've probably been pestered by me over the Check it out—it could be a vital place for last few years. If you‘re a new member you've got this exchange of thoughts and information! pleasure to come.

I am Frank (Snapper) and I try to be the club photogra- www.1066hogchapter.co.uk pher, but with so many great rides on most weekends during the riding season I cannot cover them all.

Skelly our Director, has asked me to try and collect more Top Tip from Anne O‘Rack pictures for the magazine and the web site. If you go on a rideout and I am not there, please take pictures and send

When on a road trip—pack old undies so that you them to me at [email protected]. Even if

can throw them away thus creating space for the photo is not published it all goes into the 1066 Chap- ter archives and forms part of our history. souvenirs.

If you have cold feet—wear a hat as you loose If you have a large set of photos you could burn them to a disc and leave it at Shaw‘s for me to pick up. most of your body heat through your head.

Mop up oil leaks with cat litter. Just cover, leave for I hope you all enjoy the next year‘s riding season and I 24 hours and sweep. WILL SNAP YOU SOON......

When camping, secure your cooker by putting a Chapter Mileage Program 2009 couple of spare tent pegs through the base.

Dip the tips of your matches in melted wax— Final mileage Deadline is thereby waterproofing them. 15 November 2009 To chill wine or beer quickly, add 4-6 tablespoons

of salt to iced water. The bottles should chill in Don't forget as we want to win about 20 minutes

(send in your tips to [email protected]) this thing!

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MESSAGE FROM YOUR MESSAGE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP OFFICER LADIES OF HARLEY OFFICER I‘m now about 3 months into the job, and thoroughly en- Dear Ladies of Harley joying it. It‘s a big responsibility to be entrusted with the I would like to take this opportunity to say how delighted I Chapter Master database so well looked after by the for- am to take over as the new Ladies of Harley committee mer illustrious incumbents. member, and I‘d also like to thank Maddie for all her hard work over the past few years and for making the new la- Oh behalf of us all, a big welcome to the following new dies in the 1066 Chapter feel so welcome. members who have joined over the summer and autumn: If you are new to the Chapter it can sometimes be a little Gill Browning from Newhaven overwhelming turning up at your first event and not know- John McAdams from Eastbourne ing anyone. The group is, however, very friendly and if Trevor McGuigan from Brighton you would like to meet some of the female contingent please let me know. Lisa Moss from Hildenborough John & Annette Carson from Battle We have about 70 full and associate lady members in the Julian Page from Laughton Chapter – quite a few are riders and most of the others Jaymie Coates from Hawkhurst are keen pillions. There are a few who are neither, but still Michael Lillington from Hastings enjoy the sociability of attending Chapter activities. And, Steve Nutting from Croydon as you will all know, there is no shortage of events to go along to, whether its the Christmas dinner, pub meets, or, Donald Kenning from Gosport let‘s not forget, the ride outs. William Calcott-James from Hastings Rob Heath from East Hoathly But sometimes it‘s nice for just the ladies to get together, Robert Moss from Polegate and I‘m hoping to arrange regular events over the next Tracy Hudson from Eastbourne year, some of which will hopefully appeal. I‘ve received a Clinton Taylor from Eastbourne few good suggestions already, including a colour consul- tancy evening and a theatre trip, and I would love to hear Adam Chapman from Crowborough any other good ideas. And when spring arrives it would be Anthony Gallagher from Caterham great to organise some Ladies of Harley ride outs! Let me Chriss Parker from Bexhill know what you think.

I hope you gets loads of pleasure from your bikes and I look forward to seeing you either at the Chapter meets or from the Chapter. It‘s very true that the more you put in, at the next ladies event. the more you‘ll get out. We were all new members once, Suzanne Salmon worrying about not remembering peoples names, and [email protected] feeling a bit self conscious, but it soon changes. I wonder which one of you will be the first on the Road Crew, or if there is a future Director amongst you? Riding/Driving Songs

Current 1066 membership stands at 314 including Associ- What songs do you listen to whilst riding (or driving)? ates, and 73 of you are Ladies of Harley. That means that Send in your suggestions and we will print them. nearly a quarter of our members are Ladies. Here is a start...

On a personal note, I am really surprised at the number of Songs members I don‘t know or can‘t put a face to. Anyone who doesn‘t know me, please come and introduce yourself. I Zombie — Cranberries always go to The Wheel and The Six Bells, and I will be at Baby I don’t Care—Velveteen the Halloween party and the Christmas bash. Kashmir—Led Zeppelin

Finally, if anyone has any membership related issues, Albums please talk to me, or e-mail member- [email protected], or ring me on 07958 Bat Out of Hell - Meatloaf 496281. Dark Side of the Moon—Pink Floyd

Mike Douglas (Dougie)

Really? No.....Surely not!!

In order to get around the legal requirements to wear crash helmets, motorcyclists in Nigeria have taken to wear-

ing dried pumpkin shells (aka ―improvised helmets‖). In Indiana, it is illegal to park backwards as it prevents the licence plate being seen by Police Officers.

In Montana, it is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone. It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle according to Alabama lawmakers.

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Crossword Clues Just for fun—answers in the next issue Across 1 Our Director is known as.... (6) 1 2 3 4 5 4 Previous owners of Harley Davidson (3) 6 He established the first HD 6 7 8 Dealership in Chicago (1904) (4) 8 Nickname of location for main 9 Chapter monthly meeting (4) 10 10 The Sturgis States (6) 11 He was the legendary racing 11

team-leader in the 1970s (4) 12 12 He is the Grandson (6,1) 14 Mickey Rourke‘s characters‘ 1st 13

name in ‗Marlboro Man‘ (6) 14 15 16 17 16 This model launched to mark Harley-Davidson at 85 (8) 18 st 19 1 name of the Harley-Davidson 19 in ‗Easy Rider‘ (7) 20 The fast Harley-Davidson (4) 20

22 They design cars too (7) 21 23 ―Respect the Heros‖ Event (4) 22 Down 2 This ‗head‘ died in 1948 (7)

3 Not a high seating position (3) 23 5 This is where it all started (9) nd 7 2 name of the Harley-Davidson in ‗Easy Rider‘ (7) 8 They are not made anymore (5) W o r d S e a r c h 9 Mickey Rourke‘s characters‘ 2nd name in ‗Marlboro Man‘ (9) R S S O N E C H B E Y N R S Y N S N T A R K E B V 13 The most famous stunt man on a motorcycle of the last century (7) S S I A B L X K I I V Y F E I G U R U N B W T L H 14 Model named after past riches (8) T B S X E E O W R E S T W O W L N N M N R E L T H 15 The fattest tyres in the range are E S L R B R R O H R L L A N T V N I M A K Y B I C on this model range (6) E C H U A E S W O T R L E R R N L H S N L A I L K 17 The Bealy Possie (7) S B R S T A L C I K U I A Y F W E S X D R S I O C 18 In 1977, this was the Sportster known as ‗Cafe....‘ (5) O M U O K L K L O C C R H I A A N R T A R I R R P 21 Our sponsoring Dealer (4) A E T Y S E G B S S K B P U T E N R N C S O F H R T W T R R S I A E N C I K A T L I Y E E L A R C H Caption Competition U O O O P P B S N G I E N O Y N B C D T T B K L R C D T D E N S O K T E G U N C O E A O B P B S E R Come up with a winning caption for the C I B R I K N T N I R R H T B N O I O T D A O I B photograph below and win a: O R R A I R A S R E I S H T T U C B N H C L H A B Voucher which can be exchanged for a C T O O W H C B L N S I T B S C A N N O I V I C B Shaw Harley Davidson T Shirt F N A A N S B S G A C E C N S E C D I S S H O R C Entries to: [email protected] O A L H D B B S E T N V E N W O R L S R N E I R O

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