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- Date: 15 April 2009
- Volume: 20
Hello
mense! Hope the Easter weekend was a treat ... and the Easter Bunny kept the chocolate,
pickled fish and HARD carrots rolling in ... on a HOT CROSS BUN!!!
What a weekend!!!! The POKER RUN was fab ... made extra special by Garrett with
the Poker Run Breakfast @ the Squarrows Nest. Who said you can't have bacon and
eggs on an easter weekend?
I've been lekka busy with this website. To think that only a few months ago, this
site was started for the "small" biking community that I know. OMF!!!! I've just
spent the last 4 days doing maintenance on the database of +/- 4300 subscribers
(minus 1), more maintainance on the +/- 120 pages of content and pics ... with the
intention of allowing more people to access the site, more people to maintain the
site, and just keep it a SUPER JAS website.
How did this short "working" month become so long? There's still a klomp functions
to attend, and of course ...
YOU STILL HAVE TO GO MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE 22nd!!!!
Wonder where the
"PRE-VOTING" party's gonna be at?
Anyways ... here's the update.
birthday wishes ...
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, ...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NATAAAAAAASSSHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!"
Happy Birthday bokkie for the 18th April!!! Hope Jason buys a Suzuki and spoils
you rotten!!!!
So ... what's wappened!
BIKE THIEF!!!
from MAWC website ...
Guys help
I was the victem of a bike thief on thursday 9-04-09
He stole my FJ1100. reg no. CJ 30628
Its a red and white bike ... with silver bellypan and vents
If u see it contact me on 0827175889
Help please
Contact Info:
Hi from NZ
words and pics by Crystal
Hi Everyone
This is just a short hi from NZ and to keep you updated with life on this side.
Lance and the family and myself and Wesley submitted our paperwork for permanent
residency so all we can do now is cross our fingers and hope for the best. We are
all doing well this side and find ourselves often getting together and Reminiscing
about Home. I sent some pictures from different occasions of the past few months.
Hoping that everybody is well and that you all are always in our thoughts
Lots of Love Crystal, Wesley, lance, Grace, Kirsten, Adrian, and Keyon
Poker Run 2009
11 April 2009
Ooh ... ooh!!! What a lekka day!!! The Poker Run started a bit
differently this year for the Squarrows and "friends of Squarrows". Garrett was
so kind enough to arrange a PRE-POKER RUN breakfast at the Nest!!! Thanks G!!! Lekka
bacon and eggs, with ice cold beers and other left overs was the order of the morning.
Thanks Bubba for transporting the after-party refreshments!
Once the chow (with extra slaap derm spice) almost settled, we were on our way to
... ja. We were late for the start of the run, but proceeded to Eagles Nest, for
directions to the first stop.
Click here
to read and see more.
G's Songs for the week
This
week sees a huge music update from Garrett ...
I missed out on last weeks' update, so now you get the MEGA MUSIC update. A little
bit of everything this week ... some old, some new, but all very lekka.
Somethin' funny
AMORE
LORRY OIL
Another Idiot
upcoming events ...
The Joy Run
19 April 2009
BIG BIKE breakfast run to Steinthal Childrens Home in Tulbagh on Sunday, 19 April.
Leaving the Bikers Church @ 8am sharp.
Breakfast - R45. Badge available.
STEINTHAL Childrens Home house about 150 kids between the ages of 3 and 19. They
have no government subsidy! Proceeds from the breakfast will go to the home as well
as any donations you can bring along. They are in desperate need of assistance.
For more info:
Call Ian @ 082 295 0802 Or Veronica @ 082 875 3274.
FIRE & ICE 2009
25 April 2009
SONS OF THUNDER MC will be hosting
our annual
FIRE & ICE EXPERIENCE on the 25TH APRIL 2009 at
an all new venue, "3 VIBEN AVENUE, BRACKENFELL" starting at 14:00pm. There will
be a mass ride from PICK 'n PAY HYPERMARKET in Brackenfell at 13:30pm, there will
be lots of activities throughout the day including, strip shows, Pole Dancers, our
famous Bikini Bike Wash, Food and Novelty stalls, Burnouts, Wheelies, Bar Specials,
there will also be lots of prizes and Trophies for various games and competitions.
For all this, our entrance fee will only be R30 which will include a glass and a
lucky draw ticket. For any further information please contact:
JOHN JESSEN @ 0833647495 or
BRENNAN SCOTT @ 0827811571 or e-mail:
brennan.scott@telkomsa.net.
For those of you who still gets excited when you know you're going to ride your
bike, join us for the Fire & Ice breakfast ...
Our day will start off with a BREAKFAST RUN, departing from the Engen One Stop on
the N2 at 09:30 sharp and we'll be heading off to Drummond Arms in ROOI-ELS where
we will stop off for a drink or two, after which we will ride to Pick 'n Pay Hypermarket
in Brackenfell where we will meet up with the other bikers for the mass ride which
will begin at 13:30 to the end venue at: 3 Viben Avenue, Brackenfell where we will
have the most, LEGEN ………………... (wait for it) …………….…… DARY party ever !!!
SHARKS RALLY 2009
1 - 3 May 2009
The 10th Annual Sharks Rally for 2009 will be hosted by those friendly
VIKINGS at Kliprivier Park, in Tulbagh. You all know that this
is one HELLUVA KWAAI rally, so get your entries in early!!
This year, prizes are worth R200 000, with the first prize being
a Suzuki GSX-R 750 K8 worth R118 000!!!!.
I know you want this!!! So make sure you enter early.
Entry for this rally weekend is R160pp.
For more info, contact:
Joe - 083 743 1876 or
Craig - 083 675 7845
SAFETY TIP
MSF's Guide to Group Riding
submitted by Paullie
Motorcycling is primarily a solo activity, but for many, riding as a group -- whether
with friends on a Sunday morning ride or with an organized motorcycle rally -- is
the epitome of the motorcycling experience. Here are some tips to help ensure a
fun and safe group ride:
Arrive prepared. Arrive on time with a full gas tank.
Hold a riders' meeting. Discuss things like the route, rest and
fuel stops, and hand signals (see diagrams on next page). Assign a lead and sweep
(tail) rider. Both should be experienced riders who are well-versed in group riding
procedures. The leader should assess everyone's riding skills and the group's riding
style.
Keep the group to a manageable size, ideally five to seven riders.
If necessary, break the group into smaller sub-groups, each with a lead and sweep
rider.
Ride prepared. At least one rider in each group should pack a cell
phone, first-aid kit, and full tool kit, so the group is prepared for any problem
that they might encounter.
Ride in formation. The staggered riding formation (see diagram
below) allows a proper space cushion between motorcycles so that each rider has
enough time and space to maneuver and to react to hazards. The leader rides in the
left third of the lane, while the next rider stays at least one second behind in
the right third of the lane; the rest of the group follows the same pattern. A single-file
formation is preferred on a curvy road, under conditions of poor visibility or poor
road surfaces, entering/leaving highways, or other situations where an increased
space cushion or maneuvering room is needed.
Avoid side-by-side formations, as they reduce the space cushion.
If you suddenly needed to swerve to avoid a hazard, you would not have room to do
so. You don't want handlebars to get entangled.
Periodically check the riders following in your rear view mirror.
If you see a rider falling behind, slow down so they may catch up. If all the riders
in the group use this technique, the group should be able to maintain a fairly steady
speed without pressure to ride too fast to catch up.
If you're separated from the group, don't panic. Your group should
have a pre-planned procedure in place to regroup. Don't break the law or ride beyond
your skills to catch up.
For mechanical or medical problems, use a cell phone to call for
assistance as the situation warrants.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK PEOPLES ...
ANY NEWS ... please send it to news@squarrows.co.za
Weekly updates will happen ... when it happens [sorry] ... check in again next week,
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Keep it safe ... keep it real. Peace and love ...
Something to think about ...
""We all love to spend lots of money on buying new clothes, but never realize
that the best times are enjoyed without clothes"