Saturday, July 15, 2023

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totally worn out, shouting, "Holy Shit! What a ride!'"



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E-mail Billy at topcoat69@aol.com


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IMPORTANT MESSAGES FROM BILLY:






SYMPTOMS OF A STROKE or transient ischemic attack (TIA) develop quickly and include sudden:


  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in or an inability to move part (such as the face, arm, and leg) or all of one side of the body.
  • Vision changes such as dimness, blurring, double vision, or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
  • Difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
  • Nausea or vomiting.
  • Severe headache that is different from previous headaches and has no known cause.
  • Dizziness, clumsiness, staggering, or fainting (loss of consciousness).



A stroke is an emergency and requires immediate medical attention.


Ask 3 simple questions


Although symptoms of a stroke are sometimes difficult to identify, this basic one-minute test will help you identify the facial weakness, arm weakness, or speech problems that typically occur after a stroke. Ask the person to do the following three tasks:


smile raise both arms speak a simple sentence If he or she has trouble with any of these, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms. If an individual can complete these tasks but displays other symptoms, they may still require emergency attention. Stroke is a treatable condition, but the treatment window is small. Learn to recognize the warning signs, and if stroke is suspected, dial 911 immediately. Don't try to diagnose the problem yourself and don't wait to see if the symptoms go away. Time is crucial to saving brain cells and lives.

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REMINDER:  Make sure your rides, papers and helmets meet all requirements.  Bikes have been impounded because helmets did not have DOT stickers on them.




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Car and bike shows are in full swing. See our huge list of local and regional shows:

Donna Kessler

Times Herald-Record

(THANK YOU, DONNA!)

Car and bike clubs are very generous. Their shows proceeds benefit local charities. They can’t do this without the public’s support. Help a charity while enjoying a show.

Antique Tractor Pulls: Aug. 20, Oct. 22, Orange County Farmers Museum, 850 Route 17K, Montgomery, big tire, small tire and garden tractors, concessions on site. 

845-208-0234. ocfarmersmuseum.org

July car and motorcycle shows

Carlisle Chrysler Nationals: July 14-16, Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Byrn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, Pa., Thurs. set-up day; Fri.- Sat. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.- noon, admission daily Thurs. - Sat. $15; Sun. $7 at gate; spectator event pass $30; children age 12 and under admitted for free. Carlisleevents.com.

Syracuse Nationals: July 14-16, New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse. Syracusenationals.com. facebook.com/SyracuseNationals.

Rolling Thunder Inc. NY 3 22nd Salute to Veterans Ride and Expo: July 15, registration 8-11 a.m., 2nd aviation hangar, Stewart Airport, New Windsor, $20 donation per person, lunch for purchase for non riders $10, ride pins to first 250 registered, breakfast provided, BBQ at end of ride back at Stewart Airport, military displays, vendors, raffles. 

845-705-3667, 845-551-4102. On Facebook.

4th annual Vet2Vet Car Show & Wash: July 15, Fully Loaded Performance and B’s Custom Detailing, 3541 Route 9G, Germantown, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., food, drink, music, cars, trucks, motorcycles, raffles, door prizes, vendors. Benefits Vet2Vet. On Facebook.

American Legion Post 851 Car Show and Vendor Fair: July 15, rain date July 16, American Legion Post 851, 107 Ball Park Rd., Dingmans Ferry, Pa., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., registration $20, 10 a.m.-noon; judging noon-2 p.m.; awards to follow, food, beer, wine, live band, vendors. Information and applications on Facebook page Tilghman-Angle Smith American Legion Post 851.

Knights of the Road MC Montgomery annual Benefit Ride for the Hudson Valley SPCA: July 15, registration 11 a.m., Lolly’s Airport Inn, 266 Route 211, Montgomery, $25 (includes music, food and water), kickstands up noon; party starts at 2 p.m., cash bar, 50/50, prize table. On Facebook.

Hudson Valley Hot Rods 8th annual “Operation Paws” Car Show: July 16, Lassar Park, 49 Station Rd., Salisbury Mills, registration 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $15, top 25 trophies at 2 p.m., vendors welcome, $15 a spot, bring dog and cat food, food, music by DJ Hot Rod, benefits Blooming Grove Humane Society. On Facebook.

The ALS Poker Run: July 16, sign in 10 a.m.-noon, Jeffersonville Firehouse, Route 52, Jeffersonville, $25 per rider; $20 per passenger, includes chicken BBQ at Pelkey’s Tavern that starts at 3 p.m., refreshments, music and prizes for best hands, 2-wheels and 4-wheels all welcome, Hectors, 17 West Brewery, Courtyard and Pelkey's Tavern will be used as stops along the route to pick up a poker card at each spot to use at the end of the ride to play in the poker game. In honor of Air Force Veteran John W. McCormack. You can pre register at fundraise.als.net

Fishkill Car Show: July 16, rain date July 23, Main St., Fishkill, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., registration 10 a.m.-noon, music, trophies, giveaways, 50/50. Hosted by the Dutchess Cruisers. Dutchesscruisers.com. 845-242-0951.

Blenheim Car Show: July 16, NY Power Authority and the Blenheim – Gilboa Visitors Center and Lansing Manor, 1378 Route 30, North Blenheim, 9-4 p.m., free spectator admission and parking, The local chapter of the Honor Flight will be there and the women from the Methodist Church will have a tent with homemade pies, hot dogs and beverages. 800-724-0309. nypa.gov/BGVisitorsCenter

The Ryan House presents the First annual Ryan’s Ride for Recovery: July 22, rain date July 23, registration 9:30 a.m., The Ryan House, 19 Barclay St., Saugerties, $25 per rider; $15 per passenger, pre register for a t-shirt, pig roast BBQ, raffles. raisingawarenessrun.com

High Point Cruisers Car Club Car Show on the Delaware: July 22, rain or shine, 5 Water St., Port Jervis, registration 9-11 a.m., $10 to compete for award, $5 to just cruise in and show your car, awards at 1 p.m. (several categories), all makes and models welcome, goodie bags to first 50 cars registered, door prizes, tricky tray, food and music. On Facebook.

Greenville VFW 3rd annual Car & Bike Show: July 23, rain date July 30, Greenville VFW Post 3175, 1316 Route 6, Port Jervis, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., pre registration $15 by July 1; registration $20 day of the show, food, cash bar. In memory of Kenny Willem. 

845-856-2114.

Hudson Valley Mustang Association’s 41st annual Car Show: July 29, Robert Post Park, Park Rd., Kingston, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., registration 10 a.m.-noon, pre registration $10; $15 day of the show, 19 classes, 61 awards, dash plaques, concessions, open to all makes and models. On Facebook.

1st annual Walden Motorcycle Show and Fundraiser: July 29, rain date Aug. 5, PBF Cafe, 42 Orchard St., Walden, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., registration $25 (must register before May 31 for early bird pricing), enter your bike to win cash and prizes, live music by NY School of Music, 50/50, food, prizes and more. Benefits Fearless. On Facebook. pbfcafe.com/events

Christmas in July Charity Ride: July 29, registration 10 a.m.-noon, Whiskey Ally’s Saloon, 12 Tigh Ave., Newburgh, $30 per person or $20 with new unwrapped toy, ride ends at Orange County Veterans Center, 30 Lawrence Ave., New Windsor. Music by DJ Karl, food, 50/50. Benefiting Toys For Tots. On Facebook.

9th annual Hector’s Inn Car Show: July 29, Hector’s Inn, 14 Dr. Duggan Rd, Bethel, noon, no judging, no entry fee, all are welcome, music, food and vendors. 845-583-9740.

Newburgh Toyota 1st annual Car and Truck Show: July 29, rain date July 30, Newburgh Toyota, 218 Route 17K, Newburgh, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., registration $20 (includes a free shirt), arrive by 9 a.m. and must be on the grounds by noon to be eligible for awards present at 3 p.m., face painting, music, food and bounce house. 845-781-3396.

Bethel Motor Speedway Car Show: July 30, Bethel Motor Speedway, Lynn Ln., Swan Lake, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $15 car entry, all makes and models welcome and of course bikes. $30 vendor booth. Awards for top 10 and best of show. SmithNY.photo@gmail.com

David D. D’Angelo Foundation 6th annual Memorial Motorcycle Run: July 30, rain or shine, ride begins at Arlington Bar & Grill, 770 Main St., Poughkeepsie, registration 9-11 a.m.; kickstands up at 11:30 a.m.; party at noon at Pirate Canoe Club, 140 Rivercrest Rd., Poughkeepsie, $25 per person; $15 per passenger, food, live music raffles, prizes for best poker hands. davidddangelofoundation@gmail.com

August car and bike shows

Carlisle Truck Nationals: Aug. 4-6, Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Byrn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, Pa., Fri.- Sat. 7 a.m.- dusk; Sun. 7 a.m.- 1 p.m., admission daily Thurs. - Sat. $15; Sun. $7 at gate; spectator event pass $30; children age 12 and under admitted for free. Carlisleevents.com.

Combat Customs presents Reidl Rally: Aug. 5, Reidlbauer’s Resort, 57 Ravine Dr., Round Top, swap meet, bike games, live music, food and drinks, motorcycle show, vendors (more vendors needed) and more. @combat_customs_LLC. 914-482-3829.

Aldrich Automotive’s 2nd annual Car Meet & Greet: Aug. 5, rain date Aug. 12, Aldrich Automotive, 1564 Route 9G, Hyde Park, 4-9 p.m., Fanelli’s food truck, tool trucks (Snap On, Mac and Matco), 50/50, Taconic Distillery tasting table, live music, all riders welcome. On Facebook.

13th Annual Shoot & Scoot: Aug. 6, Moroney’s Harley-Davidson, 833 Route 300, New Windsor, 9:30 a.m., biker games and Baddest Biker Titles, details on game stops & final destination details to come. fasthog.com

10th annual Car Show to benefit Hudson Valley Honor Flight: Aug. 6, Lippincott Manor, 69 Lippincott Rd., Wallkill, car show at 10 a.m.; party at noon, tickets $25 at the door; kids age 12 and under free, live music, food, tricky tray, 50/50. For tickets call 845-591-8524, 845-522-1453. Sponsored by Teamster Horsemen. On Facebook.

Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club Car & Bike, Military Vehicles and Fire Trucks Show: Aug. 6, rain date Aug. 13, Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club, 540 Route 376, Hopewell Junction, registration starts at 9 a.m.; gates open at 11 a.m., cars and motorcycles $10, all years welcome, music by DJ Bobby Bounce, 75 trophies, food trucks, 50/50 raffle. 

914-469-1303.

Grim Legion LEMC James “Whiskers” Dotter Memorial Run: Aug. 12, Beacon Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Ave., Beacon, registration 9 a.m.; kickstands up at 11 a.m., rider $20, non rider/ passenger $15, food, raffles, music, cash bar. On Facebook.

Any Make Any Model Car Club 2023 Monticello Bagel Festival Car Show: Aug. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Broadway, Monticello, registration $15 per vehicle, top 40 trophies plus club choice, Chamber choice and best of show will be awarded. Over 120 vendors are already registered for the event. Contact Tom Matthews, AMAM Car Club president, 845-985-7162.

Saugerties Antique Auto Club 66th annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show: Aug. 13, rain or shine, Cantine Memorial Field, Saugerties, Exit 20, NYS Thruway, registration 10 a.m.-noon, $15, pre-1942 stock vehicles free, no cut-off year, vehicles up to 1998 judged together; vehicles 1999 to present judged together, breakfast and lunch served, live music, over 40 trophies, dash plaques, goodie bags, vendors. 845-679-6810, 845-337-8426.

7th annual Tracks in the Dirt Racers Reunion 2023: Aug. 13, Grant Avery Park, Shokan, a day of nostalgia preserving the History of Accord Speedway, Come join us for the 7th annual gathering of the legendary heroes of Accord Speedway. 2023 Accord Speedway Hall of fame inductions will take place. Food will be available for sale. 845-985-7130, 845-750-5304. frankandcindy1018@aol.com, dmarkle.racersreunion@gmail.com.

Rat's Nest Run-In: Aug. 18-20, Blackthorne Inn Resort, 348 Sunside Rd., East Durham, $20 for the entire weekend, hot rodz, rat rodz custom show, pin up contest, burn out pit, food, vendors, bands all day and more.

Orange County Speedway Motorcycle, Car and Truck Show: Aug. 19, rain or shine, Orange County Fair Speedway, 239 Wisner Ave., Middletown, 9 a.m.,-3 p.m., registration $15; spectators $10, all makes and models welcome, no cutoff year, trophy’s to be awarded, 100 ft. Burnout Challenge, noon-1:30 p.m., Bad Ass Barbecue, live bands, celebrate 104th Anniversary Race with the Speedway. Hosted by Bad Ass Grill’s, Danbury Auto Spring, and Orange County Speedway. On Facebook.

DuBois Farm Car Show: Aug. 19, rain date Aug. 20, DuBois Farm, 209 Perkinsville Rd., Highland, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., registration until noon, pony rides, farm animals, music, trophies, giveaways, 50/50. Hosted by the Dutchess Cruisers. Dutchesscruisers.com. 845-242-0951.

30th annual Pork Roast and BBQ: Aug. 20, rain or shine, Polish Legion of American Vets Post 16, 16 Legion Rd., Pine Island, noon-5 p.m., $30 per person; $10 draft beer wristband, smoked BBQ pulled pork, clams, shrimp, raw bar, music, tricky tray, raffles, games. Hosted by Nam Knights Orange County NY Chapter. All proceeds benefit veteran and police organizations. On Facebook.

Corvettes at Carlisle: Aug. 24-26, Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Byrn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, Pa., Thurs.- Sat. 7 a.m.- 6 p.m., admission daily Thurs.- Sat. $20; spectator event pass, $40; Children under age 12 admitted for free. Carlisleevents.com.

Mark's First annual Poker Run: Aug. 26, rain date Aug. 27, start and finish at Loch Sheldrake Fireman's Park, 1280 Route 52, Loch Sheldrake, registration starts at 9 a.m., first bike out 11 a.m., rider $25; passenger $10, raffle, BBQ. Portion of proceeds to benefit the Lung Cancer Foundation. Hosted by Bleeding Hearts LEMC NY. 

845-701-2807, 845-807-1634.

Safe Haven for Animals & Dutchess Cruisers Car Club Inc. Car Show: Aug. 27, rain date Sept. 3, Smoke Haus, 2458 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., registration until noon, music, trophies, giveaways, 50/50. Hosted by the Dutchess Cruisers. Dutchesscruisers.com. 845-242-0951.

Brewster Elks 35th Anniversary Car Show: Aug. 27, Brewster Elks Lodge,  Milltown Road and Route 22, Brewster, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,  pre registration $10 by Aug. 7; registration 8:30-11 a.m.; car show/sale $15; vendors $30, spectator admission $4, children under age 12 admitted for $2. 845-661-1331. On Facebook.

Orange County Antique Automobile Club 49th Anniversary Car Show: Aug. 27, rain or shine, Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 211 Route 416, Montgomery, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., pre registration $10 by Aug. 12; $15 day of the show (original, unmodified 1931 vehicle and older free registration), participating vehicles must arrive by noon, dash plaques to the first 100 vehicles,  DJ Joe Urbanski, 50/50, food, tricky tray, displays by the Town of Newburgh Model Car Club. A portion of the proceeds to benefit veterans. On Facebook. 845-597-7184, 845-742-0951. ocaacofny@gmail.com

Wild Hot Rod Party: Aug. 30, Rich Conklin’s World Famous Hot Rod Farm, 65 River Rd., Montville, N.J., noon, DJ Golden Gup, live music by The Razorbacks. Hosted by The Surf Shifters. On Facebook.

Dead Man’s Curve Wild Hot Rod Weekend: Aug. 31-Sept. 3, Sheraton Mahwah, 1 International Blvd., Mahwah, N.J.

September events for car and motorcycle enthusiasts

Bear Mountain Antique MotorcycleClub Swap Meet: Sept. 10, Polish Legion of American Veterans, 16 Legion Ln., Pine Island, 9 a.m., live music, food, lots of bikes. Vendor spots available, call 973-728-0006 (Mon.-Sat.). On Facebook.

9th annual Benefit Car Show for Reach Western Ct.: Sept. 10, rain date Sept. 25, Fairfield Hills Campus, Newton, Ct., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., registration $20; spectators $3, trophies, swap meet, food and more. Benefits Reach Western Connecticut. 

203-268-2303, 203-590-3172. On Facebook.

23rd annual Nrama Antique Tractor Show and Car Show: Sept. 16, rain date Sept. 17, Grahamsville Fairgrounds, 8230 Route 55, Grahamsville, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., held in association with the Any Make Any Model Car Club Show and Grahamsville Rod and Gun Club Sportsman’s Swap Meet, $3 per car, show vehicles enter for free, all tractors and cars welcome. Food, demonstrations, pedal tractor races, live entertainment, hit and miss demos and more. 845-985-0081, 845-985-42401. Pre order BBQ ff.grahamsville@gmail.com.

40th annual Road Knights Car Show: Sept. 17, rain or shine, Cortlandt Waterfront Park, Riverview Rd., Verpkanck, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., registration 8-11 a.m., registration $20 (no pre registration), vehicles 1998 to 2023 must have 5 modifications to be eligible for awards. Official Connecticut Cruise News Ring event. Proceeds benefit the Road Knights charities.  roadknightsautoclub.com

2023 Clinton Street Car Show: Sept. 17, Village of Montgomery, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., registration $20, must be registered by noon, parking spaces will be designated on a first come basis, all models and years of domestic and imported cars are welcome. Benefits the Montgomery Food Pantry.

15th annual Dover Dragstrip Nostalgia Drags & 33rd Dover Reunion: Sept. 22, 23, 24, Lebanon Dragway, 1746 Route 20, West Lebanon, funny car shootout, the Blonde Bombshell Showdown, girl drivers side by side 

Rotary Club of Southern Ulster Car Show: Sept. 23, rain date Sept. 24, Nu-Cavu Restaurant-Kobelt Airport N45, 857 Plains Rd., Wallkill, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., registration until noon, $20, arrive together, park together, judging at 1:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser in which proceeds go towards the great work of Rotary for your community projects. southernulsterrotary.org.

7th annual Catskill Conquest Rally: Sept. 23,  rally begins at the Maurice Hinchey Catskill Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper at 9 a.m., with orientation and breakfast, departure at noon,  $100 per car, limited to 60 cars, pre register to hold your spot, commemorates the 1903 Automobile Endurance Run, route will follow the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway and beyond. On Facebook; Historic Automobile Endurance Runs. 1903autorun@gmail.com. 845-657-6982. 1903autorun.com.

Cruisers on the Mountaintop 11th annual Fall Show: Sept. 24, Main St., Tannersville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., live music all day by Whiskey Cross and Friends, goodie bags to all, free t-shirts to first 100 registered. To register email tannersvillecarshow@gmail.com 

or call 518-589-5850 ext. 1.

Westchester Street Rod Association's (WSRA) annual Car Show: Sept. 24, Glen Island Park, New Rochelle. More info TK.

Fall Carlisle: Sept. 27-Oct. 1, Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Byrn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, Pa., Wed.- Sat. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 7 a.m.-noon, admission daily Wed.- Sat. $12; Sun. free; attendee event pass, $35; children under age 12 admitted for free. Carlisleevents.com.

Carlisle Fall Collector Car Auction: Sept. 28-29, Carlisle Expo center, 100 K St., Carlisle, Pa., starts at noon daily. Visit Carlisleevents.com to register to bid or consign a car.

Burnout Nationals 2023: Sept. 30, Orange County Fair Speedway, 239 Wisner Ave., Middletown, $8,000 in prizes. Rules and registration at burnoutnationals.com. For more info call Tommy at 845-490-8982. On Facebook.

October 2023 car shows

East Fishkill Community Center Car Show: Oct. 1, rain date Oct. 8, at Fishkill Community Center, 890 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., registration until noon, music, trophies, giveaways, 50/50. Hosted by the Dutchess Cruisers. Dutchesscruisers.com. 845-242-0951.

Vehicles for VEDS Car Show, Cruise, and Party: Oct. 7, start the day at 9 a.m. at the Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Rd., Pine Island, with Cars and Coffee, depart at 11 a.m. and do a 3-hour cruise in a loop that will take you through Sussex over Dingmans Ferry Bridge, up through Milford Pa., down Hawks Nest, through Port Jervis, loop past the High Point Monument, and end back at the Blue Arrow. The Down 2 Earth Band will take the stage around 4 p.m. During this time there will be a car show, silent auction for the adults, and a raffle for the kids. There will be food trucks and a kid's activity section. Car Show Awards are: Best in Show judged by our Sponsors; Kids Choice; Hard Luck Award; All Original Award; Most Modified. Awardan awareness and fundraiser event to spread awareness and raise funds for Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (VEDS).

Forever Friends Motorcycle Awareness Charity Bike Run and Event: Oct. 8, rain or shine, Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, N.J., bike and car show, registration for the motorcycle run ($20 per person) from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; general entry ($10 per person) open all day from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The motorcycle ride is 50 miles through beautiful Sussex County, leaving at noon and will return by 1:30 p.m., live music, vendors, silent auction. On Facebook

Catskill Covered Bridge Rally: Oct. 14, rally begins at the Maurice Hinchey Catskill Visitor Center, 5096 Route 28, Mount Tremper at 10 a.m., $50 per car (non refundable), limited to 60 cars, all vintages welcome, pre register to hold your spot, 135-mile route through Catskill Park and Forest Preserve, good power and good brakes needed for this challenging ride, non- competitive tour. On Facebook; Historic Automobile Endurance Runs. 1903autorun@gmail.com. 845-657-6982. 1903autorun.com.

Elsewhere

June

Thunder in the Valley Motorcycle Rally: June 22-25, Johnstown, Pa. Johnstownthunder.com. On Facebook.

Harley Rendezvous: June 23-25, Indian Lookout Country Club, Pattersonville. harleyrendezvous.com.

16th annual Thousand Island River Run Motorcycle Rally: June 23-25, Alexandria Bay, NY. tiriverrun.com.

August

2023 H.O.G. Rally “Battle Cry of Freedom”: Aug. 16–19, Gettysburg, Pa., come enjoy scenic rides along Dutch country roads and through the Allegheny Mountains. Historic battlefield tours, ghost tours and wine tours. A self-guided ride to Flight 93, visits to museums, or a leisurely walk in downtown Gettysburg to take in fine cuisine and a walking tour rich with history. Visit Battle Cry of Freedom HOG Rally on Facebook to register.

September

Ocean City BikeFest: Sept. 13-17, Ocean City, MD., delmarvabikeweek.com.

Catskill Mountain Thunder: Sept. 13-17, Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Rd., East Durham. facebook.com/catskill.m.thunder

Cruises

Sunday

Cars and Coffee: Every Sun. through Oct. 1, Putnam Shopping Plaza, 1894 Route 6, Carmel, 9 a.m.-noon. Hosted by the Carmel Cruisers. On Facebook.

Bikes and Breakfast: Last Sun., 9 a.m., Blaccvanilla, 197 South St., Newburgh. On Facebook.

Monday

East Fishkill Provisions Inc. Car Cruise: Every Mon., East Fishkill Provisions Inc., 567 Old Hopewell Rd Hopewell Junction, 6-9 p.m.

Tuesday

CruzinPort: First Tues., (rain date the following Tues.), through Sept., Front Street, Port Jervis., 5-9 p.m., registration will take place from 5-6:15 p.m., registration fee to be judged is $15, trophies will be awarded, DJ. cruzinport.com

Villa Gaudio’s Tuesday Nite Cruise: Every Tues., Villa Gaudio, 2856 Route 17K, Bullville, 5:30 -8:30 p.m., open to all, park on sides of building, no burnouts, no loud music. On Facebook.

Wednesday

Red Barn Riders RC Bike Night Summer Series: First Wed., rain date the following Wed., starting June 7, Blackthorne Resort, 348 Sunside Rd., East Durham, 7-10 p.m. On Facebook.

Blue Arrow Cruise-In Car Show: Every Wed., through Oct. Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Rd., Pine Island, 5-9 p.m., $5 donation, animal sanctuary, forest walk-through, family train rides, live music every week (rain or shine), food court, pavilion seating. 

Hudson Valley Riders Karoke Bike Night: Every first Wed., Sphinx Bar and Grill, 150 Osborne Hill Rd., Fishkill Village, 6 p.m., drink specials, full menu, live entertainment. On Facebook. instagram.com/hudsonvalleyriders.

Whiskey Ally’s Bike Nite: Every Wed., Whiskey Ally’s, 12 Tigh Ave., Newburgh, 6-10 p.m., full menu, wings special, music, 50/50. On Facebook.

Bear Mountain Car Cruise: Every Wed., Bear Mountain Inn, 99 Service Rd., Tompkins Cove, 5-9 p.m., weather permitting. Bearmountaincarcruise.org.

Thursday

Panda Parlor Cruise Night: Every Thurs., Panda Parlor, 1859 Route 52, Liberty, 6 p.m., all makes and models welcome.

RJR Memorial Fund Cruise: Every Thurs. through Sept. 30, Edenville General Store, 240 Pine Island Turnpike, Warwick, 5-9 p.m. Benefits the RJR Memorial Fund, helping families in crisis. Food available, music, raffles. Donations accepted. All cars, tractors, bikes welcome.

Speakeasy Motors Whiskey Co. Wheels & Whiskey Car and Bike Show: Every Thurs., Baldwin Winery, 176 Hardenburgh Rd., Pine Bush, 5-8 p.m., no trophies just a good time, all makes and models and years welcome, live music, brisket BBQ each week by POP EEZ BBQ, full tasting room open, NY craft beers and spirits, bottle sales, handmade cocktails, all New York State products. On Facebook.

Ulster Cruisers Thursday Night Cruise: Every 2nd Thurs., rain date 4th Thurs., through October, Plattekill Firehouse, 50 Firehouse Rd., Wallkill, doors open at 5 p.m., all invited, winners chosen by People’s Choice, food, 50/50, ice cream, free cornhole and music. Proceeds benefit the firehouse and the Plattekill Veterans Association. Formerly Lakeside Licks Cruisers. On Facebook. 

Brewster Elks Lodge Car Cruise: First Thurs., rain date third Thurs., 1430 Route 22, Brewster, 4p.m., music, food, beverages, 50/50. Proceeds to go to Elk charities. On Facebook.

HV Biker Appreciation Night: Every third Thurs., through Sept. 21, rain date is the following Thurs., Moroney’s Harley-Davidson, 833 Union Ave., New Windsor, 5 p.m., come get some grub on us, first come, first serve, while supplies last. In store discounts. All bikes welcome. Show off your wheels and meet some new faces. 845-564-5400. On Facebook. moroneysmotorsports.com

Friday

New York Cruisers Friday Nite Meets: Every Fri., Burger King, Brewster, Lakeview Plaza, 1529 Route 22, Brewster, 4-9 p.m. 914-760-5260, 803-2586.

Hudson Valley Hot Rods Friday Night Cruise:  Every Fri., 29 West Main St., Washingtonville, 5:30-8:30 p.m., DJ Hot Rod. hudsonvalleyhotrods@gmail.com. On Facebook.

Saturday

Dutchess Cruisers Saturday Night Cruise: May-Oct. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Bridgeview Plaza, 650 Route 9W, Highland, weather permitting, music, trophies, giveaways, food, 50/50. Dutchesscruisers.com. 845-242-0951.

Middletown Elks Lodge 1097 2nd annual Cars & Coffee: Sat., June 3, Sept. 16, weather permitting, Middletown Elks Lodge, 48 Prospect St., Middletown, 9 a.m.-noon, $5 donation per car or motorcycle, music, 50/50 and food. 914-850-0010. elkscarsncoffee@gmail.com.

Mustang Club of Orange County All-American Bi-Weekly Saturday Night Car Cruise: Every other Sat., Oct. 14 Breast Cancer Awareness Show (rain date Oct. 15), Oct. 28, Halloween Season Finale (rain date Oct. 29), Boston Market parking lot, 400 Route 211, Middletown, 5-9 p.m., 50/50, coffee and donuts, music. All vehicles welcome. Mustangcluboforangecounty.org

Compiled by Donna Kessler. Dkessler@gannett.com 

 

THANK YOU, DONNA!


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SOMETHING DIFFERENT




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General George Patton Jr.'s grandson, Ben Patton, helps veterans deal with PTSD.
This article is from AARP.org:



Caring About Veterans Runs in the Family

Q&A with filmmaker Ben Patton, grandson of George Patton Jr., on how he helps vets deal with PTSD

Ben Patton
BRYAN DERBALLA

Your grandfather George Patton Jr. is one of the most famous generals in American history. Your father was a major general who served with distinction in Korea and Vietnam. That’s a unique way to grow up.
My father used to say, “We’re not better than anyone or worse than anyone. We’re just different.” We definitely were made to feel different insofar as we had a responsibility to act a certain way, behave appropriately and have a service-oriented mind-set.
You didn’t join the military. Was there pressure for you to do so?
I think I felt pressure from history. I had a very strong, but somewhat challenging, relationship with my father. I grew up thinking that that’s what he most wanted — for me to go into the military. I think deep down what he wanted me to do was to find my own path and to lead an authentic life.
What inspired you to become a documentary filmmaker and teacher?
I got interested in film. I wanted to find a way, beyond just going to veterans’ events and representing my family, to apply those talents and skills to the service of veterans and military families. That led me to seek an opportunity to teach film to veterans — to use film as a therapeutic approach for veterans transitioning home from a combat theater, often with post-traumatic stress.
And that led to the work of helping those veterans capture their experiences on film?
Yes. Initially, I was focused on combat veterans who just weren’t able to communicate with their family in the same way as when they had left. There were things they experienced that they simply couldn’t articulate in normal conversation. We began to see that the medium of film could be a wonderful conduit for a veteran to express something without even having to use words.
Your grandfather won lots of glory but was criticized for slapping two soldiers suffering from what was then called combat fatigue. It’s ironic you work with veterans with PTSD.
I’m not an apologist for my grandfather. I would say that generation of the military really just didn’t understand this phenomenon. I don’t excuse him because the actions that he was responsible for, particularly in the summer of 1943 in Sicily, were inexcusable. He had a warrior aura about him where sometimes going into military hospitals had its consequences, setting back his career. But I’m inspired by the fact that both he and my dad were very well-known for caring for their soldiers. What I’m doing is shifting the way we understand what “care” means and broadening it. Fortunately, we have learned a great deal more about these mental health challenges over subsequent generations.


Ben Patton sits in a chair
BRYAN DERBALLA
How many films has the Patton Veterans Project produced in the past few years?
I’d say between 300 and 400 films at this point. We’ve worked with close to 1,200 veterans. My mission is to reduce the distance between a veteran and everyone he or she interacts with, be that a battle buddy, boss,  neighbor, spouse, son or daughter, or parent. If we can see veterans be closer and more communicative with those around them, then I think everyone will be better off.
Why did you think that filmmaking would resonate with service members today?
Younger veterans are part of the YouTube generation who understand the medium of video better than past generations. We are all carrying around a video camera in our pocket that, with a little bit of software, can be used to edit video. Because we are so familiar with this technology, we can slip into a creative process almost instantaneously. It’s a very easy and quick way for someone to create a narrative. 
And that’s what makes your work different from other PTSD projects?
There are wonderful writing programs and theater programs, but there is something about being able to create narrative in this way. Many of the clinicians we work with have said this medium allows the veteran to switch sides. They can observe themselves in a video but also be a participant in it. We can really begin to help them get support they need and actually enable them to take control over their lives.
Learn more about the Patton Veterans Project at pattonveteransproject.org.





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From AARP:  Benefits Scams Targeting Veterans
Benefits buyout scam: Scammers offer an upfront payment of cash in exchange for a veteran's future disability or pension payments. These buyouts are typically a fraction of the value of the benefit.
Investment/pension scam: Unscrupulous investment advisers claim the veteran may be able to claim additional government benefits by overhauling their investment holdings. Get credible information on how to qualify for veterans' benefits by contacting your state veterans' affairs agency. Visit www.nasdva.us and click on "Links."
Veterans Choice Program scam: Scammers have set up a phone number nearly identical to the number veterans dial to find out if they are eligible to use approved health care providers outside of the VA system. Veterans call the fake number and a message prompts them to leave their credit card information in return for a rebate. They debit your account, and the vet gets nothing in return. Make sure to dial the correct number for the VCP: 866-606-8198.
Charging for records: A scammer attempts to charge for access to a veteran's military records or government forms. Never pay for your records: all information is free through your local VA.
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Identity Theft Scams
VA phishing: Scammers call veterans claiming they work for the VA and ask for personal information to update their records. If you get an unsolicited call from the VA, hang up.
Employment scams: Con artists post bogus job offers to recruit veterans on various online job boards. The scammer may use or sell your personal information provided in the job application. It's likely a scam if you have to pay to get the job, you need to supply credit card or banking information, or the ad is for "previously undisclosed" federal government jobs.
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Other Common Scams Targeting Veterans
GI Bill education marketing scam: Veterans seeking to take advantage of the GI Bill for college courses may be targets of deceptive marketing tactics that provide false information and encourage them to attend expensive for-profit educational institutions. The VA offers a comparison tool to help you locate a school and determine your benefits. Visit www.vets.gov/education/gi-bill.
Special deals for veterans scam: Scammers offer special discounts for veterans on a range of products, like loans and car purchases. Often, the products aren't discounted at all, or they don't actually exist. Check out offers carefully, and never wire money to someone you don't know.
Rental scam: A scammer posts a fake rental property on a classified ad website offering discounts for active duty military and veterans. You just need to wire transfer a security deposit to the landlord. Only there is no rental property and you just lost your security deposit.

Learn more about how scammers target military veterans by reading AARP's report Under Fire: Military Veterans and Consumer Fraud.
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 Joseph "Saunders" Cammarano
   09/26/1935 - 09/03/2013
          

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT





AMERICAN VETERAN ATHLETES

Tony is a boxing trainer who, over the last 25 years or so, has trained, among many others, world champion Tracy Patterson.   Tony is involved with something new now -- training Veterans who are being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  Tony believes he owes these Veterans in return for their service and putting their lives on the line so we can all live a good life.

A lot of these Vets are on a lot of meds, can't hold a job, drink or smoke too much, etc. because they’re trying to escape from, or deal with, all that they lived with for a long time.  Tony put a program together that is based around boxing, but also brings back the unity they once had while in combat.  This time, though, the combat is boxing. 

He’s gotten some good results.  One Vet has cut his butts down to 2 a day, from 2 packs a day. Another has stopped drinking.  Another lost almost 30 lbs.  So this program is working and does have a positive effect.  2 guys got to talking about Iraq and found out that they were there at the same time, in the same place -- one in the Air Force, the other in the Army.  “You should have seen them smile.  It was great!”

Right now Tony is working out of his garage, so he’s looking for a vacant space somewhere in Beacon or Fishkill that’s large enough for a ring and has extra floor space.  If you own a space like that, and would like to see it used for a good cause, please call Tony.  American Veteran Athletes is a totally a non-profit organization that would like to give back to the Vets that people so easily forget.

Please call Tony at 914-403-7151 if you, or anyone you know, would like to get involved, would like to know more, or would like to make a donation.

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CANS FOR KIBBLE


Hungry people = hungry animals

Tracey is collecting clean tin/aluminum cans and 5¢ refundable bottles/cans. With the money she gets from turning the cans in, she buys dog/cat food for those who need help feeding their furry families. These are challenging times for many of us out there. If this can help a family member from being surrendered to an animal shelter, then the cause is worth while!

The Hudson Valley SPCA in New Windsor has offered to be a central pick up location.
Other local drop off locations are:
Clippers Hair Salon off of Little Britain Road, New Windsor
Amy Doggie Doos off of 17K, Newburgh
Imperial Guitar off of 17K, Newburgh
Brid's Closet, Cornwall
Foxmans Safe & Lock, City of Newburgh
For large pick ups, call Tracey at 845-542-2148 to make arrangements. Fishkill residents can call Sue at 845-476-6191.

Spread the word & collect your cans.



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EVERYDAY ANGELS
If you need assistance or if you want to help/donate, contact us at 845.605.ANGEL and/or info@hveverydayangels.org

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Check out "My Ride" by Donna Kessler of the Times Herald-Record:

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CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO OF A 1950'S ITALIAN POLICE MOTORCYCLE DRILL
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BIKER WISDOM

Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.

Life may begin at 40, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 110 mph!

You start the game of life with a full pot o' luck and an empty pot o' experience. The object is to
fill the pot of experience before you empty the pot of luck. If you wait, all that happens is
that you get older.

Midnight bugs taste best.

Saddlebags can never hold everything you want, but they CAN hold everything you need.

Never try to race an old geezer; he may have one more gear than you.

It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed.

The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rearview mirror.

Never be afraid to slow down.

Don't ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sunrise.

Sometimes it takes a whole tankful of fuel before you can think straight.

Riding faster than everyone else only guarantees you'll ride alone.

Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of town.

Never do less than forty miles before breakfast.

If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride.

A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

Respect the person who has seen the dark side of motorcycling and lived.

Young riders pick a destination and go...
older riders pick a direction and go.

A good mechanic will let you watch without charging you for it.

Sometimes the fastest way to get there is to stop for the night.

Always back your bike into the curb, and sit where you can see it.

Work to ride and ride to work.

Whatever it is, it's better in the wind.

Two-lane blacktop isn't a highway - it's an attitude.

When you look down the road, it seems to never end -
but you better believe it does.

Winter is Nature's way of telling you to polish.

Keep your bike in good repair:  motorcycle boots are NOT comfortable for walking.

People are like Motorcycles:  each is customized a bit differently.

Sometimes, the best communication happens when you're on separate bikes.

Good coffee should be indistinguishable from 50 weight motor oil.

The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.

The twisties - not the superslabs - separate the riders from the squids.

When you're riding lead, don't spit.

A friend is someone who'll get out of bed at 2AM to drive his pickup to the middle
of nowhere to get you when you're broken down.

Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt @ 70 mph can double your vocabulary.

If you want to get somewhere before sundown, you can't stop at every tavern.

There's something ugly about a NEW bike on a trailer.

Don't lead the pack if you don't know where you're going.

Practice wrenching on your own bike.

Everyone crashes. Some get back on. Some don't. Some can't.

Don't argue with an 18-wheeler.

Never be ashamed to unlearn an old habit.

A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

If you can't get it going with bungee cords and electrician's tape, it's serious.

If you ride like there's no tomorrow, there won't be.

Gray-haired riders don't get that way from pure luck.

There are drunk riders. There are old riders.
There are NO old, drunk riders.

Thin leather looks good in the bar, but it won't save your butt from road rash if you go down.

The best modifications cannot be seen from the outside.

Always replace the cheapest parts first.

You can forget what you do for a living when your knees are in the breeze .

Only a Biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.

There are two types of people in this world -
people who ride motorcycles,
and people who wish they could ride motorcycles.

It is good to have an end to a journey; but it is the journey that matters in the end.


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Old watches never die - they turn into little bikes




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HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM

400 Canal Street

Milwaukee, WI 53201
1-877-HD MUSEUM (1-877-436-8738)
May - October: Weekdays 9-6, Wednesdays 9-8, Weekends 9-6
November - April: Weekdays 10-5, Weekends 9-6
Tickets:
Adults 18-64 - $16
Children 5-17 - $10
Children 5 and under - Free
Students with valid student ID - $12
Seniors 65+ - $12

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Patriot Guard Riders Oppose protesters Motorcyclists shield families from chants, signs of radical group
FORT CAMPBELL — Wearing leather chaps and vests covered in military patches, a band of motorcyclists rolls from one soldier's funeral to another in hopes that their respectful cheers and revving engines will drown out the insults of protesters.
Calling themselves the Patriot Guard Riders, they are made up of motorcycle club members who could no longer tolerate a Kansas-based fundamentalist church picketing military funerals with signs that read, "Thank God for IEDs." The bikers shield the families from the protesters, and over-shadow the jeers with their own patriotic chants and a sea of red, white and blue flags.
"The most important thing we can do is let families know that the nation cares," said Don Woodrick, the group's Kentucky captain. "When a total stranger gets on a motorcycle in the middle of winter and drives 300 miles to hold a flag, that makes a powerful statement."
Across the nation, Patriot Guard riders number more than 5,000 and at least 14 states are considering laws aimed specifically at the funeral protest group led by the Rev. Fred Phelps, who believes American deaths in Iraq are divine punishment for a country that harbors homosexuals.
During a protest at a recent memorial service at Fort Campbell, which is about 50 miles northwest of Nashville, church protesters wrapped themselves in upside-down American flags and waved neon-colored signs. They danced and sang impromptu songs peppered with vulgarities that condemned homosexuals and soldiers.
The Patriot Guard was also there, waving up a ruckus of support for the families across the street as community members came in the freezing rain to chant "U-S-A, U-S-A" alongside them.
"This is just the right thing to do. This is something America didn't do in the '70s," said Kurt Mayer, the group's national spokesman. "Whether we agree with why we're over there, these soldiers are dying to protect our freedoms."
Shirley Phelps-Roper, a daughter of Fred Phelps and an attorney for the Topeka, Kan.-based church, said neither state laws nor the Patriot Guard can silence their message that God killed the soldiers because they fought for a country that embraces homosexuals.
"The Scriptures are crystal clear that when God sets out to punish a nation, it is with the sword. An IED is just a broken-up sword," Phelps-Roper said. "Since that is his weapon of choice, our forum of choice has got to be a dead soldier's funeral."
The church, which is not affiliated with a larger denomination, is made up mostly of Phelps' extended family members. A small group of them appeared last month in West Virginia outside a memorial for the 12 men killed in the Sago Mine disaster. They held signs reading "Thank God for Dead Miners" and "Miners in Hell."
During the 1990s, church members were known mostly for picketing the funerals of AIDS victims, and they have long been tracked as a hate group by the Montgomery, Ala.-based Southern Poverty Law Center's Intelligence Project.
The project's deputy director, Heidi Beirich, said other groups have tried to counter Phelps' message, but none has been as organized as the Patriot Guard.
"I'm not sure anybody has gone to this length to stand in solidarity," she said. "It's nice that these veterans and their supporters are trying to do something. I can't imagine anything worse, your loved one is killed in Iraq and you've got to deal with Fred Phelps."
Kentucky, home to Fort Campbell along the Tennessee line, was among the first states to attempt to deal with Phelps legislatively. Its House and Senate have each passed bills that would limit people from protesting within 300 feet of a funeral or memorial service. The Senate version also would keep protesters from being within earshot of grieving friends and family members.
The bills were written to protect families of soldiers such as Pvt. Jonathan R. Pfender, 22, of Evansville, Ind., a soldier from Fort Campbell's 101st Airborne Division who was killed in January by a roadside bomb in Beiji, Iraq.
Westboro church members pro-tested at Pfender's funeral, screaming at mourners and the pastor as they passed. The rumble of Patriot Guard motorcycles shielded family members from the profanities.
"We were glad that the Patriot Guard Riders were there," said Jackie Pfender, the soldier's stepmother. "This group of protesters wanted to put something negative on Jonathan's funeral. In actuality, it became a positive thing because of the support we had."
Go to http://www.patriotguard.org/ to get more information about this organization
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No one seems to know who wrote this:
BUT YOU DIDN'T SEE ME
I saw you hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line.
But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.
I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk.
But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall.
I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant.
But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.
I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I drove by.
But you didn't see me driving behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.
I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children.
But you didn't see me when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.
I saw you stare at my long hair.
But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.
I saw you roll your eyes at our leather coats and gloves.
But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old coats and gloves to those that had none.
I saw you look in fright at my tattoos.
But you didn't see me cry as my children where born and have their names written over and in my heart.
I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere.
But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.
I saw you complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be.
But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.
I saw you yelling at your kids in the car.
But you didn't see me pat my child's hands knowing he was safe behind me.
I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road.
But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.
I saw you race down the road in the rain.
But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.
I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time.
But you didn't see me trying to turn right.
I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in.
But you didn't see me leave the road.
I saw you waiting impatiently for my friends to pass.
But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.
I saw you go home to your family.
But you didn't see me.
Because I died that day you cut me off.
I was just a biker......
A person with friends and a family.
But you didn't see me.

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The life cycle is all backwards You should start out dead and get it out of the way. Then, you wake up in an old age home feeling better every day. You get kicked out for being too healthy; go collect your pension, then when you start work, you get a gold watch on your first day. You work 40 years until you're young enough to enjoy your retirement. You drink alcohol, you party, you're generally promiscuous and you get ready for high school. You go to primary school, you become a kid, you play, you have no responsibilities, you become a baby, and then... You spend your last 9 months floating peacefully in luxury, in spa-like conditions; central heating, room service on tap, larger quarters every day, and then, you finish off as an orgasm.
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"Indian Larry" is a major photographic tribute by Timothy White of the noted bike builder, stuntman and innovator in the world of custom motorcycles. The book opens the doors to White's extensive private collection of fine art portraits, documentary photographs, and images of Indian Larry's extraordinary motorcycle creations, making this the most exciting personal record of the man and his art. This collectible art photography book on the beloved motorcycle artist features recollections by Timothy White, Paul Cox, Matthew Barney and
You can buy this book at www.indianlarry.com



All of author Timothy White's proceeds from "Indian Larry" go to City Harvest, a nonprofit organization that exists to end hunger in communities throughout the New York City area. City Harvest is a leader in food rescue and distribution, education and other practical, innovative solutions.


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ELECTRIC MAYHEM TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING
220 Overocker Road (off Route 44 - across from Arlington Diner
Poughkeepsie, NY
Tattoos by Richard Siburt (12 years tattooing experience)
Piercings by Tina
(845) 452-5919

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FOR INFO ON BIKE PROBLEMS/RECALLS, GO TO http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/motorcycle-recalls/ 



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Specials presented by
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Tattooing by Shorty (as heard on WPDH)
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Unlimited designs -- coverups -- custom work --
bright colors
Gift certificates!
Autoclave sterilization -- new needles --
and piercings - including dermal anchors -- by Linda!
By appointment only
New number and location:  845-857-9163

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FOR SALE:





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ZACK'S V-TWIN CYCLES INC.
Zack's specializes in American-made Victory, American IronHorse and pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Hyde Park, NY
Tel: (845) 229-1177
Fax: (845) 229-7227
zacksvtwin@optonline.net
799 Violet Avenue

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O'TOOLES HARLEY-DAVIDSON
4 Sullivan Street
Wurtsboro, New York
(845) 888-2426

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West Side Cycles
Motorcycle parts & accessories


Fishkill, NY
(845) 897-2444

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Get your AMSOIL products (oil, transmission fluid, filters, grease, and more) through this authorized dealer:
John H. Pagliuca
914-402-4239 or 800-385-3783
johnamsman@aol.com

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EASY STREET CYCLE CENTER
Walnut Street
NY
(845) 591-5310 or (845) 721-7820

Mike Caruso and Danny Torres work on all kinds of bikes -- all makes & models. They specialize in American V-twins, manufacturing custom bikes & repairs and have 40 years of experience between them.

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Looking for ANTIQUE CARS AND/OR CAR PARTS?
Tom Monforte has what you need - from 1937 to 1957.

He also does Chevy and Ford motors, drive trains, paint, body work, interior work, glass work and complete restorations.
Wanted:  1960s Impalas
(845) 926-2492


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ORANGE COUNTY BOBBERS
"Old School Service and Old School Attitude"

1021 Little Britain Road

New Windsor, NY

845 567 2627





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ORANGE COUNTY RACEWAY
2894 Route 9W
New Windsor, NY
Next To SportsPlex and across from Anthony’s Pier 9
(845) 561-0325



Orange County Raceway Before


Orange County Raceway After





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with Caroline Rhea

with Ralphie May
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At the Golden Gloves with Melvina Lathan (NYS Athletic Commission Chairwoman) and Tracy Patterson
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Woodstock Harley-Davidson
Kingston, New York


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Read John Shaw's interview
with Sideshow World
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SKIN CITY

356 Windsor Highway


New Windsor, NY
(845) 565-7252

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PHAT CUSTOM CYCLES

3024 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY


845-809-5444
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ORANGE AUTO ELECTRIC
New and rebuilt alternators, starters and generators.
Magnetos sent out, batteries.
Custom made battery cables, belts.
370 South Plank Road
Newburgh, NY
(845) 564-0320 

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LOOK SHARP TATTOO
Tattoos by Sam - as seen on TV
297B Main Street
Cornwall, NY
(845) 534-1175

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Helmet Law Map



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CALL TOPCOAT SEALCOATING*
FOR PROFESSIONAL BLACKTOP SEALING
AND STRIPING
Why wait? Stop blacktop erosion
before it starts!
Improve the look of your home or business.
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500 lbs. of sand added to our emulsion
for better traction.
Acrylic hardening compound added for durability.
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(845) 534-5925