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Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Sept/Oct 2012 – Issue No. 09

Birthdays - September Birthdays - October Francine Denton, John Critchell, Pierre Paquin, Richard Sabourin, Michael Linda Holmes, Deb Templeton, (Waldo) Joyce, Tony Plebon, Jean Guy Tom Storey, Jeff Perchard, Lalonde, David Young, Dulce Ferraz, Jeff Dona Brown, Aida Beggs, Whiteman, Mike (Relic) McCloskey, Serge Melonie Price, Sue Harrington, Louisa Dube, Marcel (Mars) Gauthier, Shaun Cale. Harrington. Sponsoring Dealership Rideline: 613-594-0555 (hear messages) To leave a message on the Rideline, call Dawn (613-283-4094) or Steve (613-407-1566). 1963 Merivale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario Tel. (613) 736-8899 Fax. (613) 736-0004 www.hdottawa.com Upcoming Events for October 3 E.O.O. H.O.G.® Executive Meeting 6:30 PM at Kristy's restaurant 17 E.O.O. H.O.G.® General Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM at Kristy's restaurant 18-21 20th Annual Biketoberfest 2012 Daytona Beach (http://biketoberfest.org/) E.O.O. H.O.G.® Meeting Dates next month:  E.O.O. H.O.G.® Executive Meeting November 7 (6:30 PM at Kristy's restaurant)  E.O.O. H.O.G.® General Chapter Meeting November 21 (7:00 PM at Kristy's restaurant) ® E.O.O. H.O.G. Website: www.ottawahog.com Director's View Well as Fall approaches in earnest, we can reminisce on what a great riding season we have had so far, with soaring temperatures and little precipitation. (Who would have thought in Canada, so many would complain that it was too hot?) We had numerous joint chapter rides with Freedom and Renfrew chapters. Our joint chapter BBQs with Freedom went very well as did Test our Metal™ days. Thanks to our Road Captains, L.O.H.®, Activities Officers, Executive members and fellow members who organized and lead rides throughout the past season. We also have quite a few new members and several of the 'Ladies' who have joined us on our weekly excursions. I hope to see all of you on the road before we stop riding for the season. Keep your eyes out for wild life and crazies out there. (p.s. watch out for 'Mr.Donk'; apparently he is legal on 4 wheels now! Congrats Kyle. (No similarities intended)) Ride Safe, Sandy Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 2 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 What's Coming Down the Pipes… Please submit entries to [email protected] by the 15th of the previous month to ensure publication, or call Deb at 613-269-4764. November newsletter submissions are due October 15.

November 7 E.O.O. H.O.G.® Executive Meeting 6:30 PM at Kristy's restaurant E.O.O. H.O.G.® General Chapter Meeting 7:00 PM at Kristy's restaurant 21 Election of 2013 Executive

Assistant Director's Note A special Thank you goes out to Deb Templeton for the past three years that she has contributed to our Chapter Executive as L.O.H.®, Newsletter Editor, and Web Master. These will be the last couple of Newsletters as she has decided to pursue other interests. Please join me in wishing her much success and thank you for the great newsletters over the past two years. ~ Steve (BettyBlue) [Editor's note: Thanks, Steve, and everyone else for the support, and the fabulous articles and photos submitted by active Chapter members, that helped me put out the newsletter and update the website! Keep in mind that the Editor and Web Master positions will be open for nominations in the upcoming election; I encourage Members to consider taking on this important role in the new 2013 Executive!]

Daytona 2013 - Submitted by Richard Auprix To anyone interested in a trip March 8 to approx. March 23, 2013: We are arranging to trailer bikes to Charlotte, North Carolina, leaving trucks & trailers there then biking to Daytona for a couple of days at Bike Week. From Daytona heading westward to , north to Dragon’s Tail & Blue Ridge Parkway, circling back to the trailers & home. For more info contact Richard Auprix 613-826-2226 or [email protected] by October 5.

Website Gallery Please go to the Website Gallery to check out more photos from our events this year! Murphy's Motorcycle Laws Submitted by Sue H., from an email received from Andy W. 1. A motorcycle cannot/will not fall over without an audience. 2. The fact your keys are still in your pants pocket will become apparent after you put your gloves on. 3. Motorcycles are to yellow bugs what aircraft carriers once were to Kamikaze pilots. 4. Quick fixes are named for how long they stay fixed. 5. The only part you really need will also be the only part on permanent backorder. 6. Nothing is harder to start than a used motorcycle being shown to a prospective buyer. 7. You will never suffer a punctured tire on the road until you leave the repair kit at home. 8. "Universal" accessories are so named because that is where you must search to find the bike they fit.

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Dirty Roads and Dusty Bikes - Submitted by Earl Arnold Saturday, July 28, our Road Captain, Richard Auprix, led about a dozen bikes away from the Tim Hortons restaurant in Manotick for a ride to Westport with a "smoke break" in Merrickville. We then continued our journey over winding secondary highways and through scenic villages. I particularly enjoyed passing through Burritts Rapids where we crossed over a single lane bridge that has a road bed surfaced with wooden planks. I totally agree with the residents, this bridge should be saved. A few kilometers outside Westport we encountered road construction (a short stretch of gravel road), followed by a still shorter stop at the gas station for a pre-arranged rendez-vous with our Director Sandy and his wife Dawn. After an excellent lunch at the Country Kitchen, we set out for our return journey. Sandy and Dawn travelled along a different road to rally with us at our next planned stop. Richard led us off the highway towards a lesser travelled narrow serpentine road, one with plenty of hard right and left turns, including numerous sudden changes in elevation making for an exhilarating ride. This is exactly the type of side road that puts a smile on every biker’s face. Ooohhh!! How our smiles soon vanished. We found ourselves unexpectedly staring down another unpaved portion of country road, and we rode over crushed rock for the second time that day. This section of roadway had lots of loose stones and, where it was hard packed, the base resembled a wash board. It took some skillful riding on our part to negotiate this section but we eventually reemerged onto a solid foundation. Our relief was short lived. No sooner had our muscles had a chance to relax that we encountered our next challenge – another section of road without blacktop. Not only was this surface of crushed stone less packed than the previous section, the stone was also deeper and more hazardous to navigate. At one point the bike in front of me slowed down while I was in a particularly deep portion of loose rock. I too slowed down to match the bike's speed. This caused the front end of my bike to dive down and drop towards the left. The only option I could think of to prevent my bike from falling was to roll on the throttle to power out of the spill by gaining a few more kilometers per hour in momentum. After what felt like an eternity, everyone was able to breathe a sigh of relief as the road returned to a paved surface and a posted road sign declared "End of Construction". Louisa displayed her anger by furiously flipping it the finger as she rode by. Everyone was relieved to reach our next stop at Chaffeys Lock along the Rideau waterway. Sandy and Dawn greeted us there with "What took you so long"? Surprisingly enough, these two were not dusty or dirty?!? Sandy had arrived earlier and arranged for us to park our bikes in a shady spot on the grass along the canal. Art elected to park his on the opposite side of the road to perform some much needed maintenance on his bike as you can see from the picture (notice the Swiffer Duster in his right hand). As you can well imagine, the big topic of conversation during this break, after what can only now be described as an expedition, was the road conditions we encountered. There was a lot of teasing and typical good natured bantering and practical jokes that usually accompany our group. Notwithstanding this test of our ability, all the riders agreed that this road would be deserving of a second chance when the construction is over. Once the dust was shaken and the nerves were calmed, off we went to our next pit stop at the Tim Hortons in Smiths Falls. (continued on next page) Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 4 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 (continued from previous page) Ten minutes after we were settled in at our tables in Tims, Sandy and Dawn arrived. Now it was our turn to ask them, "What took you so long"? After entertaining each other with more stories and planning future road trips, we realized that the day was getting on and we said our farewells to Sandy, Dawn and a couple of other riders who left to travel along a different route. The remainder of our group set off on the final leg of our journey to Tim Hortons restaurant in Manotick. It was a wonderful day for my wife Jocelyne and me. Thanks Richard. ~Earl Arnold

The Screw Work Bike Ride - Sept. 13 - Submitted by Sue Harrington What’s that saying? While the cat’s away…Well, Shirley came up with an idea inviting the hard working souls amongst us to play hooky and go for a ride. John agreed to lead the pack and four others joined in (Earl, JP, Lise and myself). We met at Timmy’s in Manotick with our final destination being Westport for lunch, then back home again. WELL...it was an adventure to say the least. I have discovered that my bike suffers from sleep apnea. Twice during the course of our ride (but fortunately when we were stopped) it decided to lie down. Apparently one does not say "I dropped my bike"…one says "I laid my bike down"…well, that’s exactly what happened. Those engine guards that Shaun installed for me have certainly paid for themselves. And who knows when JP last had to pick up a bike, but he was my saviour that day (note to self...I owe JP a massage). I also experienced many ‘firsts’ that day. John and his trusty GPS, whom we now affectionately call CRAZY IVAN (after the manoeuver in The Hunt for Red October movie) guided us down two gravel roads. Yes, this was the 8th or 9th time I have rode my bike and I find myself riding on gravel. I’m proud to say that I managed it not too bad. Albeit I never got out of second gear, but I lived to tell the story, and my bike did not suffer from sleep apnea on this part of the journey. I thought that my bike lying down twice and the gravel roads were going to be the highlight of the ride. HELL NO! John had bigger, better, more freaking scary things in store. "Let’s go on the 401". I don’t recall there being a vote on this, but I guess that’s the perk of being the leader. So as we’re entering the highway, I say a little prayer, along with a lot of profanity, and hang on for dear life. Not only was I on the 401 for my first time, but it was graded because they’re repaving it. Then along comes my guardian angel...JP. Now JP has been behind me the whole ride (bless him) and he has caught on to my lack of riding skills and my speed-up/slow-down riding technique. As though he could sense my fear, he was at my side immediately and gave me the silent encouragement I needed. (Or was he just dodging the "crap" that was probably flying out of the back of my pants?) Whatever the case, I will forever be thankful for that JP. By the end of the day, which was 6:00pm, we had travelled about 300kms, stopped at 3 Timmy’s, had lunch at The Country Kitchen in Westport and ice cream at The Iroquois Locks. The weather was fantastic and the company even better. In the end I’m so glad I decided to join them on this ride. I can’t remember when playing hooky has been so much fun !

E.O.O. H.O.G.® Breast Ride Ever 2012 Despite the call for rain all day we managed to get the benefit ride in without rain. There was a great turn out again this year; it would appear the local advertising is paying off. A special thank you goes out to those who came out for the ride and to all those who volunteered their time gathering donations and to those who helped out at this great event. Stay tuned for the final donation to the Ottawa Cancer Foundation as there are still a few donations coming in. Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 5 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 Hidden Treasure Look in this month's newsletter for hidden treasure. Last month, the ribbon loop was hidden in a photo caption. From the names of those observant Members whom contacted Steve T. with their findings, the name drawn to win the prize was Shirley Auprix! This month, somewhere in the newsletter is a turkey, in honour of Thanksgiving, and we would like you to find it. Once you have found it, you can contact Steve by email ([email protected]) or by phone (613-407-1566) to tell him the "location of the month". Each correct answer (one per Member per month) enters your name into a draw at the monthly General Chapter meeting. A name will be drawn from the 'hat' of these participants, and the first person's name drawn that is present at the meeting will win a prize. 

L.O.H.® Motorcycling Memories Contest - Submitted by Nathalie Borduas

Ladies, don’t forget to share your riding stories and win prizes in the process! The Ladies of Harley™ Motorcycling Memories contest is an annual contest open to all Ladies of Harley™ members (riders and passengers).

Official guidelines are as follows:  Contestants submit a one-page story recounting their favorite motorcycling experience, along with a quality color photograph of themselves and their Harley®. Entries longer than one typed page will be disqualified. All member submissions become the property of Harley-Davidson® Motor Company and will not be returned. H.O.G.® reserves the right to edit entries.  You may enter as many times as you like, but all entries must be submitted separately. A contestant is eligible to win only one prize.  Entries will be judged solely on story content. Photos are required to enhance the story.  Entries must be submitted no later than December 15, 2012, to Motorcycling Memories, c/o Harley Owners Group®, P.O. Box 453, Milwaukee, WI 53201.  There are three categories: Most Memorable, Most Adventurous and Best Tour.  Winners will be announced on members.hog.com.

Prizes will be awarded as follows:

 Grand Prize: $500 H.O.G.® gift certificate  First Prize (for each category): $200 H.O.G.® gift certificate

Best of luck to all of you! Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 6 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 Mini Putt Ride (August 19th 2012) - Submitted by Lise Leveille Well we had a great start of a day. The sun was shinning and it was warm. We all met at the Rockwell’s Restaurant for breakie, all eighteen or so of us. Once that was done, then it was off to the Mini Putt Gardens on Colonnade Road to help shed some of those calories off from breakfast. We all got our putters and off we went. Some of us got a hole in one and others… well it sure took a lot of strokes to get that little ball in the hole (right Art?). We had great laughs and a lot of fun. John Reid had the lowest score, and Don Tanner had 2 holes in one. The worst score was… do I have to say… guess?!

Once this was over, we headed to Osgoode for lunch (of course, we have to keep up with our motto “Ride to Eat and Eat to Ride”) at the Red Dot Café. There we enjoyed good food and good service. We finished the lunch and went out to get ready to ride and we noticed that the weather was not the best so instead of riding to the Long Sault Parkway, we went to Kemptville, and believe it or not some of us ate ice cream (I was told “remember our motto!”). The clouds started to roll in much faster so we decided to head on home. Some of us didn’t quite make it there dry, we got caught in the downpour, but what the heck. Oh well, all in all, it was a great day and had a great time with great friends. We’ll have to do this again next year and hope to see even more people come out for the fun! Thanks to all of you that made it out and hope that everyone had a good time. ~ Lise

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Saturday, August 4 Calabogie Ride - Submitted by John Reid Well I knew the group would be small for this ride. The majority of the regular weekend ride group were readying for the trip to the New Brunswick National Rally. I decided I needed a ride anyway, so away we went. The ride to Calabogie drew a small group, 4 bikes in total including myself, Dawn, Sandy, Don T and Sunil. Three bikes met up at Timmy’s on Fallowfield Road and we picked up Dawn and Sandy in Pakenham, and off we went. Great ride, real nice in the morning but HOT in the afternoon. In the afternoon, the outside temperature combined with the engine heat gave a reading of 105F at the Air Temperature Gauge on my Streetglide. Some nice roads in that part of the country, twisty (CR 508, CR 511 and the Tatlock Road which the boys had not been on before), up and down, and scenic, lots of fun. The Lunch stop was great, right on the lake at the Boathouse Grill Right on Calabogie Lake. In the shade of a big pine tree, we enjoyed good hamburgers and the trimmings as prepared by the girls from Australia working in the Grill. For a long weekend it was surprisingly quiet on and around the Calabogie Lake area. The ride home saw a stop at the Race track, but only after the Road Captain's GPS system took us to a Horse Race Track and not a Car Race Track (oh well one more learning in life). Man was it HOT at the track with the heat rising off of the asphalt. The track had no major activity but it did have cars from the Porsche Club doing laps. The folks who work at the track are always nice, they signed us in and provided pieces of wood so that the jiffy stands did not sink into the asphalt. Off to Almonte for ICE Cream ‐ yummm ‐ good on a hot afternoon! Then off to home; it was a 325km day and enjoyable. I missed having Lise on the ride because I brought my Lunch at the Lake, can’t get this group to smile! bathing suit thinking swim time but I was the only one. I know Lise would have had her suit and been in the lake with me. This was a good ride and I think I will do it again after everyone is back from the down east adventure. ~John

Seeking shelter from the sun at the Calabogie Race Track

OK, Don did smile! Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 8 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 Breast Ride Ever 2012 Photos - submitted by John Reid

[Editor's Note: Thanks to all supporters for bringing your enthusiasm!]

Webmaster's note: Check out even more pics on our website gallery at www.ottawahog.com! Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 9 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 2013 - Friday March 8 to Sunday March 17 Submitted by John Reid

Well there has been some talk amongst some of the Chapter Members about a trip to Daytona Bike Week 2013, and to this end I would like to share some of my experience and information with those who might be interested. I am no expert here, although I have spent the past 5 years at this event.

First and foremost, there is no real need to spend an entire week or more at the event; it can get real old real fast, so plan some travel around away from the event. The event has spread out over the years and areas right out to Orlando will be hosting and sponsoring events. To this end I suggest that you keep in touch with the official Bike Week web site. The site is constantly updated, even during the event. An official bike week guide will be available all around the area and is usually good to have; it will contain an area event schedule/map. Check out the site at http://www.daytonachamber.com/daytonabikeweek/search.cfm.

Getting There: About 1340 miles or 2170kms, it can be done in 22.5 hard hours straight or a one night stop. I like to drive 15 hours the first day and stop, hoping to leave an 8 hour day for the second day of driving. I usually stop wherever I am after the 15 hours. I prefer to sleep over at a good Hotel/Motel, Holiday Inn Express, Howard Johnson’s that sort of thing (CAA works well). Going south you will be able to find $29.99 a night sleep over spots. These usually have a bad bed and the I-95 passes through the room!

From Ottawa I usually cross into the US at the Gananoque Border crossing, remember a Passport, Enhanced Ontario Driver’s License or a Nexus card are required to pass into the US. Don’t be smart with the US Border Guard; this may sound like simple foolish advice, BUT... I always turn off the car and remove my sunglasses. Just answer the US Border Guard’s questions and no more; these folks can turn you back to Canada in a heartbeat and have been known to do so!

After the border crossing I am on Interstate 81 heading south which I follow all the way to I-66 W, which is approximately 490 miles (790 kms). I follow the I-66 back to the 234 west to the Interstate I-95. I take the I-95 to Richmond Virginia where I hit the 295 bypass around Richmond back to the I-95. Once on the I-95 I follow this right through to Jacksonville Florida where I once again take the 295/9A bypass around Jacksonville. From Jacksonville you are only 90 miles from Daytona Beach. Many exits abound around Daytona depending on where you want to be. Google maps, a real paper map or a GPS work well.

There are many routes, they all work, my advice: stay away from passing through Washington D.C.

Driving Cautions: There is a lot of BIG TRUCK Traffic so be careful out there. Weekend truck traffic is a lot lighter. Lots of good rest stops along the Interstate highways, good washrooms, vending machines, and a lot of spots have overnight security on site; you can sleep in your car for a couple of hours if you want. I like to not let my gas go below a quarter tank; just makes me feel better to have lots of gas. Best fuel prices are often found at a chain of stations called “Loves” although if I need gas I just stop where I am. (Continued on next page) Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 10 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 (Continued from previous page)

Speed Limits are for the most part 65 or 70 mph, no real need to go a lot faster although most people do. Going faster uses a lot more fuel and may only save you an hour at the end of a 23 hour trip. Watch for construction zones, I usually just follow traffic but the Police do hang around these areas. The local county Sherriff likes these spots even on the Interstates.

POLICE on Route: YA BABY, they are out there and watching. Usually going no faster than the moving traffic will not get you in trouble. That being said, be careful in the Carolina's. If stopped, you are immediately considered to be under Arrest (maybe for the first time in your life). That is because all speeding violations require a court date and a visit before a Judge. If you are from out of State, they make you pay an up-front bail amount (was $175) because they do not really expect you to appear the judge on the court date. This is a cash amount for which you will get an official receipt. This is a royal pain and a great way to ruin your vacation so JUST DONT SPEED in the Carolina’s. The State of Georgia have more Police per mile of highway then I have ever seen anywhere, all driving Hemi Chargers so be advised, they are active. My advice: Stay cool out there, Babies!

Police at Bike Week: Yup they are out there and really need to be. My experience is behave and you will have no problems, don’t rev the SH-T out of your bike on Main Street or any event site, or guess what, you are looking for trouble if you misbehave. On the roads, 90% of the pull overs I have seen have been Crotch Rockets. The police Bike Squad is out and checking for stolen bikes; I have never been bothered in my 5 years, they are out to protect you. If I head to a night time Main Street event, I pay to park my bike for security reasons; usually $5 and cheap price to pay. I like to park one street south of Main Street, on Harvey Street at Grandview Street, at the Community United Methodist Church, good people, the money goes to the church, good cheap Hot Dogs, Chili and drinks, cheapest in the area; cheap is good.

Things to Do, Places to Be and Be Seen:

Main Street Daytona, YA BABY. This is the bar, party, drink, happy spot of the entire event. Lots of everything on Main Street. All kind of Bars (no alcohol allowed on the street). Lots of live bands, all sorts of people and freaks, all very entertaining. Girls dancing at Froggy’s, tee shirts, leather, all kinds of biker stuff, the OUTLAWS will show up from time to time, all kinds of bikes and people riding up and down the street. Depending on how busy it is, it can take you a long time to ride from Beach Street to the A1A on Main street; oh the smell of overheating Harley’s. The entire face of Main Street changes from the daylight hours to the night hours. Most non-bar event sites close down at dusk. I can spend all kinds of time on Main Street on different days and times.

Beach Street: Lots of bike parking, vendors and shops, a must-stop event location in Daytona Beach. Usually, there is afternoon music on the river. The Rossmeyer’s Harley-Davidson® Museum is located here. Figure on a couple of hours for this stop.

Destination Daytona, a must-visit that you will only be able to enter heading Northbound on the Hwy. 1, and exit to the north; traffic is well Police-controlled at this location. Rossmeyer’s Harley- Davidson® is at this location, as is J&P Cycles, all sorts of vendors, food, installers for all kinds on parts. Figure a couple of hours for this stop. (Continued on next page) Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 11 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 (Continued from previous page)

DAYTONA International Speedway: Big location, busy spot, lots of parking and usually lots of traffic on International Speedway Blvd. The site is packed with vendors. I usually hang around the Dyno truck for a bit, this is where you learn how little the power gains are for the thousands of dollars you spend. Harley-Davidson® will be on site, scan your Bike License and get a slip good for the week. Stand in line for whatever new Harley you want to test ride and head out for an unguided 5 mile ride around the airport. You can do this with any bike you want, as many times as you want during the event, the paper work stays in place. Want to ride a Victory? Yup they are on site, Boss Hoss (cost $10, think this just cover all of the gas these things drink) not a problem, although these are guided rides. Depends on what you decide to do here, you could spend a lot of time if you are test riding.

The Loop is a Daytona Bikefest, and Biketoberfest MUST! The Loop begins with a northerly trek at the foot of the Granada Bridge on John Anderson Drive in Ormond Beach. Going North, riders are greeted by a cathedral of trees up to the Highbridge Road where they hang a left (to go west) and go over the bridge and the Intercostals Waterway (the Halifax River). There are several places to stop along the way and just enjoy the Florida countryside. After more winding turns, you'll come upon Walter Boardman road where you will make a left to take you further west to Old Dixie Highway. When you reach Old Dixie Highway, take another left (to go south) toward Ormond Beach and your starting point at the Granada Bridge ... a perfect 22 mile loop!

Iron Horse Saloon: , popular during Bike Week located on the Hwy 1 heading towards Destination Daytona. The Saloon itself offers bike parking, food and all sorts of drink, great bands, great people watching, a burn out pit (usually at night event). The immediate surrounding properties are covered with vendors, drink, music and all sorts of silliness, I love this spot but it can get real busy.

Lots of Spots, The Cabbage Patch, a ride a few miles away from Daytona, camping, women wrestling in the cabbage, all kind of smoked BBQ, vendors, oh ya lots of folks trying to sell you things. Pub 44, New Smyrna Beach, more partying, some vendors and a Harley Dealer. All along the Hwy 1 heading south events on the side of the road. The First Turn Steakhouse in Port Orange, good food Music, Adult Beverages, more vendors. Interested in the site, well it’s there as well; suggest daytime visit only, good and different food on Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard, Daytona.

Man, If you want to run yourself into the ground you can do it around bike week, lots of other neat places to visit, things to do and people to see.

Accomodations: Yup Bike Week, you will pay a premium on everything including gas (which will still seem cheap for Canadians). Book your accommodation NOW, although in the past 2 years there were always rooms available at the last minute. The crowds have dropped off a lot and according to the vendors spending is down.

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A few spots where folks have stayed that I know and have been happy are as follows:

 The Scoot Inn: small, not fancy but it was clean and your bikes are at the door and cheap even during bike week. http://www.scootinnmotel.com/rooms/rooms.htm  The Sea Dip Resort and Condominium, right on the beach, 1 mile from Main Street, ask for a ground level court yard room and your bike is outside your door. The rate 2 years ago was $89/night during the week and $119 on the weekend. They also provided a bike wash area with old towels to wipe the bike. 800-342-7752  Ocean Crest Motel, on the A1A across from the Ocean. 2040 Ocean Shore Boulevard, (386) 441-0707  Oceanmist Motel, on the A1A across from the Ocean. 1732 Ocean Shore Boulevard, (386) 441-2051

Check with Mr. Google there are a ton of places to stay, the above mentioned are just the few where I know folks have stayed.

Trailer parking is always a challenge around Daytona, I have no real advice or experience in this matter. I don’t believe the Hotel/Motels offer trailer parking; I do know that the airport offers a weekly parking rate for trailers. You might also check Craig’s List for parking options.

® 2013 Provincial H.O.G. Rally in Oshawa - Submitted by Lise Leveille Lise has blocked fifteen rooms for the rally at the Comfort Inn, 605 Bloor St., Oshawa, On. Tel #905-434-5000 for June 27, 28,29th at $115.00 ea. It's only five minutes away from the dealer and the host motel (Travelodge). If you are thinking of attending and would be interested in one of these rooms, you may contact the Comfort Inn and ask for a room blocked by the Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter, Group #1037015, and the inn will set you up. These are all non-smoking rooms and are booked for three nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Once you have done this, can you please contact me to let me know, so I can keep track of the number of rooms rented. If you only want a room for two nights only then you will probably have to get one of the other rooms that were blocked by the Oshawa H.O.G.® Chapter. All you need to tell them is that you are with the Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® group and would like one of the rooms that was blocked by them. If you have any questions please contact me at [email protected] or [email protected], or call me at 613-226-7920 ext 246 (Work), or 613-721-6333 (Home).

Lordy, Lordy, Look Who's Got a Sporty! (Submitted by John Reid)

Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 13 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 My Motorcycle Christenings: First Rally and First Long Trip Submitted by Jocelyne Geoffroy [Editor's Note: This is the first installment in the newsletter of Jocelyne's wonderful tale. Check next month's newsletter for installment two, as the story continues! Thanks for a great article, Jocelyne!] For those who don’t know me, this is only my second year as a passenger on a Harley (or any motorcycle), my first Hog Rally and my first long trip. It won’t be my last. I want to thank the wonderful group Earl and I travelled with: Richard Auprix our fearless captain, Brian the middle man and Art and Stan the sweepers. Shirley and Mathew, JP (Dad) and Lise (Mom), Diana, Suzanne, James and Richard Brown (Rick). Grant joined us in Moncton for a couple of days. There was a lot of time spent planning this trip which resulted in an incredible adventure for me and I hope for the rest of the group. Here we are the week before the trip and I am a total mess – I’m sure my blood pressure is up and I can feel the stress getting to me. What if something happens? Are our papers in order? Does the dog sitter know the phone number of our children – why did our son choose this time to go on holidays? I won’t be able to talk to him or to our grandchildren before we leave. Why did I agree to this? A bike ride for me usually consisted of leaving in the morning and returning in late afternoon. Once last year, we rode to Syracuse and returned home the next day. Day One, August 6 - Ottawa to Intervale, Maine: On Monday, August 6, I’m up way before 5:00 a.m. – we had everything packed last night – I just want to get going. Off we go at 5:15 a.m. to meet James and Rick B. in Navan. Hah shoot, forgot to move the car to allow the sitter to park in the driveway – we turn around and move the car. We’re going to be late for the rendezvous\!@#$$$... What a way to start our trip! Well it’s 5:30 a.m. when we meet James and Rick at the Navan arena parking lot (on time). James takes the lead and we’re off to our meeting point in Cornwall. Guess where? Did you guess Timmy’s? How did you know? My stomach is still in knots but the camaraderie and enthusiasm of everyone are contagious and I feel better.

In the Parking lot at Timmy’s in Cornwall Stan is greeted by JP

A little breakfast before we go We all make it through the border (Continued on next page) Eastern Ontario Ottawa H.O.G.® Chapter # 9007 Page 14 of 14 September/October 2012 - Issue No. 09 (Continued from previous page) Our first hurdle was to cross the International Bridge. No problem, we go through without a glitch. I tell myself "Ok, Jocelyne take a deep breath, relax and enjoy the adventure". This trip has been well planned along the country roads and we are rewarded with beautiful scenery. We pass the large fields of the highly controversial wind turbines in Northern New York. Very impressive, I had never seen anything like this. Ok, this is fun. I loosen my grip a bit and make myself relax. The ride continues without incidents. Why should there be? The group is experienced and follows the traffic regulations. We continue travel through country and small villages with beautiful older buildings. I like it more and more! We take a well deserved break in South Hero for gas, and we have lunch at MacDonald’s. In the afternoon we started riding in the mountains and believe me there were moments of magic. The scenery was breathtaking. We stopped again in the beautiful village of Bethlehem for gas. More incredible riding in the afternoon. We never lose sight of the mountains. Incredible views.

Beautiful scenery on the way to Intervale We arrive at our destination in Intervale, Maine, in late afternoon. Thank God for good planning and reservations. There is nothing else available in the area. The motel is very comfortable and situated at the foot of mountains. The view is breathtaking. We have dinner at the Moat Steakhouse in North Conway and return to the motel to take a well deserved break. I now understand the preference for motels; we sat outside our rooms and chatted and reflected on the day. The boys shared some refreshments and I discovered Stan’s great sense of humour. What a guy. James is also quite the joker. This guy makes everyone laugh. I’m so glad our first trip is with experienced bikers. We’re learning a lot and, guess what: I totally love the experience!

We’re settling down at the Motel

Richard – what have I done with those cigarettes? Beautiful view of mountains from Motel