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For our first year of doing this, I will say it was a success. We raised over $3,400 for this event. If you would like to donate please visit www.tbbf.org 98% of all proceeds go directly to helping Vets. Our ABC and FOX local news stations stopped by and did a little piece about our event. To view their coverage please visit http://www.fox45now.com/shared/news/top-stories/stories/wkef_battle-buddy-foundation-works-get-service-dogs-veterans-21281.shtml?wap=0&

Joe's Cycle Shop is offering 15% off on all parts and accessories during the Battle Buddy fund raiser on July 19, 2014. This offer is only good on July 19th.

Thanks Lee. See you Saturday. Please spread the word about this event. The time is 10:00am-4:00pm

Come to Joe's Cycle Shop on Saturday July 19, 2014 from 1:00-4:00pm and help fill our motorcycle helmets with cash for the Battle Buddy Foundation. Here is some history and more info about the Battle Buddy Foundation. After personally going through the process of being prescribed a service dog by the VA hospital, and then searching for a suitable service dog organization, The Battle Buddy Foundation's founder, Kenny Bass, realized the need for an organization with a focus on the veteran, created from the perspective of a veteran with post traumatic stress....and alongside other veterans and patriots, we were able to create an organization that fills this gap. If you see a need, you should work to meet that need. The Battle Buddy Foundation was Founded by Veterans to Serve Veterans. TBBF will continue our work to serve our nation's heroes, and with your support, we will continue to expand our resources to provide service dogs for veterans, and work to support our veterans by providing the necessary resources and public education to assist with the reintegration back into the civilian world. Be that someone....Join us and make a difference today. www.TBBF.org I hope to some of you at this event. Thanks for your support. Joe's Cycle Shop 3315 N. Drixie Drive Dayton, OH 45414

The PUB in Beavercreek, OH is sponsoring it's 5th Annual British Car & Bike day on August 18, 2013. This is a fun event and there is a lot of nice British Iron for viewing. Starts at 3:00pm ends around 7:00-8:00pm. CAN'T WAIT!!!!

It is that time again for the Dayton British Car Show. The event info is as follows. 1. Date. August 3, 2013. 2. Where. Eastwood Metro Park 1385 Harshman Road. Dayton, OH. 3. Time 9:00AM-4:00PM. 4. Registration. Stan Seto 513-683-7974. DaytonBCD@gmail.com Cost to register $15.00. Spectators admitted free. Register before July 13, 2013 and receive a free British Car Day t-shirt. 5. General information and show organization. Skip Peterson 937- 293- 2819 or DaytonBCD2010@gmail.com There is no charge to see all the fine old British auto's.

Two officers one citizen equals a fine. The reason, I'm so smart I got stopped by two state troopers in Wapakoneta, OH last month. They stopped me for going 35 in 25mpg zone. Like you I had no idea the speed limit was 25, I thought it was 35. The officer that came up to me while I was in my truck ask me why I was not wearing my seat belt. I had the belt under my shoulder and showed him I had it buckled. The other officer comes up and started giving me attitude about why they stopped me. Long story short the first officer who was a nice guy said he would let me off with a warning. To my surprise the first officer comes back hands me a ticket for not having my seat belt buckled. I told him I thought I was getting a warning. He said for the speeding not for the seat belt. I considered fighting it because my belt was buckled. I would have to make two trips to Wapa so I just paid the $80 fine. 2 officers equals a fine. Since you have to make a court appearance, I would point out the errors on the ticket. You might win or get a reduced fine. Good luck.

Jeff Beck, Rock n Roll Party. Mr. Gary US Bonds lead vocal on this track New Orleans with Mr. Leo Green on sax.

Rolling Stones, Exile On Main St. Rocks Off. I was living in Detroit in 1972 and went to The Stones Concert with my Ex-wife. She fell asleep during the show, we were separated at the time and were trying to work things out. We didn't work things out and I could not wait to put her on the first flight out of Motown.

The fourth annual British Car & Bike day was held at the PUB in Beavercreek, OH on Sunday 8/19/12. A splendid time was had by all.

Zombies, Tell Her No.

Traders World, there is a booth called Monkey Business, and I think the flee market on the other side of 75 has some booth's that sell vinyl as well.

For those living in the Dayton, OH area and you want to check out a bike night, the Quaker Steak & Lube might be worth a look. My wife and I had dinner there last night and the food and service was excellent. I had not been to the Lube in about a year and haven't been to a bike night in over three years. The Lube use to be the place for bike night until Jack Arse Flats started their bike night on the same night. The Lube moved their bike night to Thursday night and to be honest the ones I went to weren't to hot. The Lube has moved their bike night back to Wednesday night. A fellow Dayton RAT Pack rider attended a couple of the Lubes Bike Night's this riding season and enjoyed it. I spoke to Polly Luttrell, Marketing Activities Coordinator and suggested they start promoting a Euro and Japanese bike night as most of the Harley crowd goes to JAF's. She said she thought that was a good idea and would consider doing it. FYI. The Lube servers are very nice pretty young ladies. I will be attending their bike night tonight and see how it goes. __________________

This is the 4th year that our RAT Pack has put this raid together. Triumph used to do this raid but stopped in 2007. I don't feel the Dragon is overblown but it is too crowed on the weekends and has riders who in my i m h o need to use some motorcycle manners. Slow riders please move over and riders don’t cross the yellow line. I've found the local motorcyclist in that area will show you some great routes and tell you abut good places to eat, visit, etc. Ohiomike, if you want to learn more about this. Please vist britrider.com, www.TheDragonRaid.com and see raid photos at http://photobucket.com/2011DragonRaid .

JC, did you make it to this years raid?

This years raid was great. Over 114 riders attended the 2011 Dragon Raid. Next year's raid is September 10-16, 2012. We filled the Ironhorse Camp grounds. I hope some of you made it to this years raid. I'll post more info on the 2012 raid soon.

FYI to any British Car or Bike owners. This is a fun event. BRITISH CAR & BIKE CRUISE-IN @ THE PUB Sunday 21 August Just a reminder about the 3rd Annual British Car & Bike Cruise-In at The Pub Beavercreek. This event is being sponsored by Bass, Guinness, Belhaven, White Allen Jaguar and Joe's Cycle Inc so we'll have various drink offers all day plus a bunch of prizes for the FREE raffle. Also anybody that brings along their British car or Bike will be eligible for the Cruise-In party (car & bike owners plus 1) on our patio where they can help themselves to FREE pizza and Nibbles. We'd love to see you and your friends in attendance as I'm sure it's going to be a great day for all involved. *** Cruise Starts at 3pm and the Owners Party Starts at 5pm *** I have attached a flyer that you can send to your friends or post on your website (or both). Please do not hesitate to contact me on 937.825.4139 Kind Regards Nathan Griffiths Marketing Liaison The Pub Beavercreek

My Triumph Bonneville, is 10 years old and my Sprint ST is 5 years old.

Smoking, doo rags, riding slow, loud pipes and riding from tavern to tavern. Priceless.

The Wheels Through Time MC Museum is a must vist. Plan on spending some time there. There is a great French restaurant in Franklin. Hope you have a good trip.

His picture was posted at the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort in the area where you buy shirts and other souvenirs. As stated I don't know if he still has it but according to the notation on the photo he did have it at one time. Bud

James, at one time the fastest time through the Dragon was held by a Goldwing. I don't know if that is still the case. Don't kid yourself some riders on Cruisers can can handle the Dragon. Last September during our Triumph Dragon raid it seamed to me that more autos and slow moving bikers moved over or pulled off. On the other hand some of the riders in our group complained about the slow barges not moving over. The main issuse I have is the barges crossing over the yellow line into my lane. Our Triumph Dragon Raid this year is 9/12/11-9/17/11. I put a post in the Event Forum and you can go to Britrider.com for more info. All type bikes are welcome to join the Raid.

Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge Stecoach, NC. Telephone 828-479-3864 Email Info@ironhorse.com Good place and great people. Have a good trip.

2011 Dragon Raid September 12-18, 2011. Information and Registration. www.TheDragonRaid.com Registration forms need to be received by August 15, 2011. $30 per person and $50 PER COUPLE. [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Contact: [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email, [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Rick Sine: 937-360-1730 ricksine@gmail.com [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Chuck Bernitt: 937-760-3098 clbernitt@mac.com [font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Brian Himes: 513-571-3346 dbhimes@gmail.com This is not a Triumph only event. All makes and models are welcome. Additional info can be found on Britrider.com. Bud

Thanks guys for the comments. I tried to post 4 pictures but was told I did not have enough space. Here is my P for the game,