busted knuckle chronicles feb 14th edition 2013
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Canada's ONLY weekly motorcycle newspaper.TRANSCRIPT
The Busted Knuckle ChroniclesCanadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Community
Serving the Riding Community Since 2003
Vol 11 Edition 6 February 14 2013
Dreams - they come in all shapes and allsizes as do the people who dare to dreamHave you ever woken up and just known that somehow you were blessed That things have turned a corner for you
As I go through my regular morning routine of e-mails news feeds and coffee I have come to feel and realize just how blessed I truly am
Like every small business owner out there there are times when I question what I am doing
Those times when cash flow sucks or deadlines make you feel choked
Those day to day tasks that take the life out of youand you wonder to yourself
Does anything I do or say make a difference to anyone
Does what I have to offer really have any value to anyone Does it serve people in a
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of
Canadian Heritage
Connect with UsDaily News and Events wwwbeltdrivebettycom The Busted Knuckle Chronicles OnlinewwwbustedknucklenewscomMobile Tools wwwbeltdrivebettymobiRiders Helping Riders wwwcanadianridersca
Social MediaBelt Drive Betty amp The Busted Knuckle Chronicles on FacebookBelt Drive Betty on TwitterBelt Drive Betty on Linked InBelt Drive Betty on Google+
Editorial OfficeThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
10908-102 St Grande Prairie AB T8V 2X3Phone (780) 402-8892 Fax (780) 830-4947
E-mail bdbettygmailcomISSN 1925-9514
SUBSCRIPTIONS 1 Year (48 Issues) Delivered by Email every Thursday Morning - Free if we sponsor your riding club or event (Contact Betty for more information) (Full Color PDF) $2000+ GST Includes unlimited classified ads amp Access to our Member ONLY Tools
Articles submitted to the Busted Knuckle Chronicles and the Attitude Zone are the opinions of the writer and not necessarily that of the publisher of this publication All efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of information for events and schedules but it is recommended that you check with the event
coordinators before heading out to an event All information and articles in the paper are copyright protected and reproduction of this publication in part or entirely is strictly prohibited without prior written permission The Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Mediareg will not be held liable for any
article or ad that is forgotten in error or is not submitted in time for publishing deadlines For more information on these or any other policies of this publication please contact the editorial office
Continued on next page
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Dreams
way they need
I am positive that I am not alone in re-evaluating my dreams - of examining them to make sure they align with your core values
Other times well you just know that what you are doing does have value and meaning for others
It is those times that we small business owners and every human being out there lives for
I have been utterly blessed
11 years ago I had a dream of creating a clearinghouse of information for riders - a place that would help them make the most of their riding season to feel connected as brothers and sisters of the family ldquoWindrdquo and to get the support and help they needed to live their dreams
I am so humbled by the team that has gathered around me - those whose ideologies dreams and needs seem to be parallel to mine
There is Ali - the amazing woman who waltzed into my life to save my web site from an unscrupulous web designer and who has grown and learned and become one fabulous web designer not to mention a valued friend
Alirsquos hubby Don who pitches in with Data Entry and Calendar management
And Darryl the American rider who has been helping us with layout for the past two years
We now add Brent Schultz also from Ladysmith BC to our web development team and he is already proving himself to be a valuable asset
Stephanie Arnold-Coffin has begun helping me out with administrationand how much help that has been I can not begin to tell you
Without these people I could not do what I do I could not be living the dream I doAnd all of the above people know that I am
rooting for them in their dreams and as long as our dreams remain parallel - well - then we are all working for what we want out of our lives - our own dreams
Then there are the people of the community - the volunteer reporters the people who share what is happening in their lives their communities and help us feel connected to each other
Quentin Kerfoot R Jeff Legrand Liane Langlois Kevin Jones bad Uncle Monkey David Page Kate B Chuck Pearce Lou DeVuono Medric Cousineau Kate Kalye and Lisa PerryMike Bechard Robert Whaley Bruno Gauweiler and so many more
The BKC original website ldquomastheadrdquo
The BKC ldquomastheadrdquo as it appeared on the original
printed issue
February 14 2013
Page 3The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Dreams
Without the people who saw value in sharing their events their stories their causes etcwe would not have the sense of community we enjoy today one I pray will get larger and stronger and deeper with each passing year
And how about our sponsors - advertisers if you will - an amazing bunch of business people who understand the need of the motorcycle community to connect and communicate Like any sponsor they do so with the hopes you will give their business a shot to earn your business - and donrsquot forget most of them are riders living out their own dreamsAgain with out these people we as a company can not give back into our community
PLEASE if you can support them - acknowledge them and their contribution
Yes I am a blessed woman - I had a dream I worked at it shared it nurtured it and here I am today living it But no matter how big and wonderful any dream is - you canrsquot do it alone - it truly does take a community to raise a child and the child the rider community has raised is the Busted Knuckle Chronicles and wwwbeltdrivebettycom
We never celebrated the 10th anniversary for the paper - The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
I wanted to be different and have an 11th Anniversary Party Year
Hey therersquos our new slogan - Belt Drive Betty Media - where doing things differently is what we do best LMAO
This is our Anniversary - our Birthday if you will - and it is going to be an amazing year filled with giving and sharing and riding and I canrsquot wait to take you all on this journey with me - the meet you hug you share the highway share your communities and a bit of our souls with each other
11 yearsthat have been filled with good times bad times and in between times11 years - none of which could have happened without you
Itrsquos a party and you are all invited
The very first contest involves my ldquoPublic Personrdquo page I have a lot of people asking to be my friend on Facebook and my personal Belt Drive Betty page is at the limit of 5000 So the new Belt Drive Betty ldquoPublic Personrdquo page was created to make it so I can connect with as many people as possible I had set it up months ago but ndash never published it ndash OOPS
Itrsquos published now and I am asking that those of you who would like to please like that page and once you do you can take part in this simple contest
If you have a photo of me at a rally with friends on a ridehellipI would appreciate you sharing one on my ldquoPublic Personrdquo page
Once each month I will pick one photo that I really really like and the person who shared it will win a BDB Tee Shirt ndash one from our travel series ndash And I Must Gordquo I will do this for as long as you are sharing photos that have me in it
I have so few photos of me with my friends and Irsquod really like an album devoted to just that - me and my friendshellipI will choose three runner up photos every month and the submitters will have a Busted Knuckle Chronicles patch sent to them
Thanks for helping me out and for sharing our birthday with me
Until next week I am your editor Belt Drive Betty
February 14 2013
All the entries are in for our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues On-Line Show N Shine Now itrsquos your turn to VOTE TAKE ME TO THE SHOW N SHINE
Show N Shine BIKES OF THE WEEK
BLUE DIAMOND DREAMCLASS GARAGE
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VIKING CHOPPERCLASS GARAGE
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DESCRIPTION Rolling Thunder Rigid frame 120 diamond cut Ultima Motor6-speed trans BDL 3rdquoopen primary Home built barstankfender strutschain guardkeyless ignitionsword shiftair ride seatand linked braking system
ITrsquoS TIME TO VOTEPage 4The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
Way back before he and I had kind of lost touch with each other Larry used to send me some of his poetry to share with those who read the Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Well life happened time passed and one day out of the blue Larry was back in my lifeItrsquos funny how bad pennies and friends do thatin and out of your life and you pick up where you left off without missing hardly a beat
Larry sent me his book ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo to review and one as a gift for our Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine as a prize
For a long time Larry - the ldquoIronhorse Writerrdquo dreamt of having a book of his American free verse rider poetry published
Well his dream has come true
He has this book that is about 170 pages long Itrsquos filled with poetry from as far back as 1998 Itrsquos written in chapters and every chapterrsquos name makes you think of the different stages in life our interests and how they change over time The one constant through it all the love of the open road and the wisdom it has to share with each of us
ldquoWith the CD version (entirely recorded by Larry) once you get through the credits for the publishing house it was pleasant to listen to as it truly carried the cadence each poem carriedrdquo
To read his poetry on onersquos own (without benefit of the CD) well that is a whole different experiencehis poems hold the rhythm of life of the road in them and your soul really identifies that
They are poems filled with tidbits and pearls of wisdom and whimsy
I found some of his poems profoundly moving
For me ldquoBasically Blackrdquo was such a poem Itrsquos simple and honest clarity speaks straight to your heart
Another poem that I found particularly poignant - one that moved me deeply was ldquoBrotherhoodrdquo
His depiction of two old soldiers old road warriors one dead the other left behind and a lifetime of memories shared in only a few linesthe ending of that poem had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eyes
Poem after poem he takes you on a ride - and you know this man has ridden all of his life has felt experienced tasted - become - the rhythm of the road
The ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo by Laurence P Scerri published by Flash Productions is a book that I think many a ride will appreciate Itrsquos honestjust like the road
My hats off to you brother of the family Windyou are living that dream
If you are interested in ordering the book click here
To find out more about Laurence P Scerri click here
A Book Review by Belt Drive Betty
ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo
Page 5The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
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Give Your Devices A ldquoChargerdquo With ZootFreshIn this day and age of electronics that it seems we all carry with us charging those devices can become a challenge
Unless you are riding a motorcycle with a built in power point or a cigarette lighter how in the heck do you keep your cell phone charged for
emergencies or booking hotel rooms
You can as to charge your phone while eating in a restaurant orhellipno there really arenrsquot many options are there
If you donrsquot want to put a power point or cigarette lighter on your bike (if you canrsquot do it yourself this can be a costly solution) or you can spend $2995 USD plus shipping and pick up a ZootFresh Charger
Itrsquos an SAE to USB charger that is small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to install on your bike
You never need to be without your cell phone tracker spotter gps or camera againhellip
If you entered our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine then you might be the lucky winner of one of 5 of these we are offering up for grabs as prizes
If you didnrsquot enter and really want to get one visit wwwzootfreshcom for the lowdown on how to get your ownBDB
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February 14 2013
Page 7The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
The BC SPCA is calling on everyone who loves animals and tasty treats to join Canadarsquos first-ever National Cupcake Day on Feb 25 2013 in support of homeless abused and injured animals in BC
Tasha and some of the girls at the pub will be offering awesome home made cupcakes
in exchange for donations We hope you can make it down to donate to animals in need and enjoy some amazing cupcakes
If you cant make the event but would still like to donate you can click the following link httpsupportspcabccasiteTREventsCupcake13fr_id=1480amppg=teamampteam_id=11802URH0PkNUMMUfacebook
BC News amp Events
Riverfront Pub support National Cupcake day for
the SPCA
February 14 2013
Page 8
Fifth Annual
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Vancouver Islandwwwcumberlandmotorcycleroundupcom
August 10th amp 11th 2013
Camping Available
BEER GARDENS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCumberland amp Waverley
Hotels
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SHOW amp SHINESaturday August 10
Registration $10 11am-1pmDunsmuir Avenue
TATTOO CONTESTAwards Draws Great Prizes
Bike Games to follow
TOM CARPENTER
POKER RUNSunday August 11
Registration $10 8am - 10amVillage Square
Spectators Free
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEAugust 10 8 pm
CRI Hall Live music with Remedy
Tickets $10 Cameronrsquos - 2730 Dunsmuir Ave
FreedomBiker Churchrsquos
FIRST ANNUAL
SWAP MEET amp
SHOW lsquon SHINE IS HAPPENING
JUNE 1stbull TIME Sunday June 1st from
1100 am to 500 pm
bull LOCATION Kennedy Hall 8870 -120 Street (Scott Road) in Surrey
bull Tables are $ 20 but reserve soon as supply is limited
bull Trophy plaques for Best Custom Best Paint Best Metric Peoplersquos Choice and
bull Best Rat Bike
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
43 of all statistics are worthless
75th of all people do not understand fractions
99 of lawyers are giving the rest a bad name
A bachelorrsquos life is no life for a single man
A bad plan is better than no plan
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
February 14 2013
Page 9
4th annual Williams Lake Toy
Run Aug 17th
Follow us on Facebook for more informationhttpswwwfacebookcomgroups
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Shop lsquoTilYou Drop
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20591 Fraser Hwy Langley BC V3A 4G4604-510-2646
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A little bit of powder a little bit of paint
makes a girlrsquos complexion seem what it ainrsquot
A gentleman is a patient wolfA good pun is its own reword
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events February 14 2013
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Motorcycle LawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
Daryl J Brown ~ Barrister amp Solicitor
Personal Injury Law
15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of
explanation
A long-forgotten loved one will appear soon
Buy the negatives at any price
February 14 2013
Page 11
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News
LANGLEY CHAPTER OF HOGregPRESENTS OUR
6TH ANNUAL SUMMER SIZZLE
POKER RUNJUNE 21 amp 222013
In Support of JDRF - The Global Leader In Type 1 Diabetes Research
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts The Langley Chapter of HOGreg invites you to come ride with us through the scenic roads of Langley and the Fraser Valley After the Poker Run enjoy a first class dinner and all the dancing you can handle
For full information or to download a registration package please visit barneshdcom or langleyhogorg
FRIDAY JUNE 21 400pm - 800pm Registration Check-In amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
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830am - 1000am Breakfast at JD Farms 24726 ndash 56 Avenue Langley
530pm - 1200am Reception Dinner amp Dance Dance to the Sound of Beach Patrol Pacific Inn Resort Hotel 1160 King George Hwy White Rock bull wwwpacificinncom
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February 14 2013
Page 12
Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
wwwfullthrottlephotoca
BC News February 14 2013
Page 13
Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
Page 14
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
wwwplaypenreccom11485-97 Ave bull Grande Prairie AB T8V 5R8
East end of GP Truck Wash780-830-2453 bull playpenrecreationgmailcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 23The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 2The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Continued on next page
Dreams
way they need
I am positive that I am not alone in re-evaluating my dreams - of examining them to make sure they align with your core values
Other times well you just know that what you are doing does have value and meaning for others
It is those times that we small business owners and every human being out there lives for
I have been utterly blessed
11 years ago I had a dream of creating a clearinghouse of information for riders - a place that would help them make the most of their riding season to feel connected as brothers and sisters of the family ldquoWindrdquo and to get the support and help they needed to live their dreams
I am so humbled by the team that has gathered around me - those whose ideologies dreams and needs seem to be parallel to mine
There is Ali - the amazing woman who waltzed into my life to save my web site from an unscrupulous web designer and who has grown and learned and become one fabulous web designer not to mention a valued friend
Alirsquos hubby Don who pitches in with Data Entry and Calendar management
And Darryl the American rider who has been helping us with layout for the past two years
We now add Brent Schultz also from Ladysmith BC to our web development team and he is already proving himself to be a valuable asset
Stephanie Arnold-Coffin has begun helping me out with administrationand how much help that has been I can not begin to tell you
Without these people I could not do what I do I could not be living the dream I doAnd all of the above people know that I am
rooting for them in their dreams and as long as our dreams remain parallel - well - then we are all working for what we want out of our lives - our own dreams
Then there are the people of the community - the volunteer reporters the people who share what is happening in their lives their communities and help us feel connected to each other
Quentin Kerfoot R Jeff Legrand Liane Langlois Kevin Jones bad Uncle Monkey David Page Kate B Chuck Pearce Lou DeVuono Medric Cousineau Kate Kalye and Lisa PerryMike Bechard Robert Whaley Bruno Gauweiler and so many more
The BKC original website ldquomastheadrdquo
The BKC ldquomastheadrdquo as it appeared on the original
printed issue
February 14 2013
Page 3The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Dreams
Without the people who saw value in sharing their events their stories their causes etcwe would not have the sense of community we enjoy today one I pray will get larger and stronger and deeper with each passing year
And how about our sponsors - advertisers if you will - an amazing bunch of business people who understand the need of the motorcycle community to connect and communicate Like any sponsor they do so with the hopes you will give their business a shot to earn your business - and donrsquot forget most of them are riders living out their own dreamsAgain with out these people we as a company can not give back into our community
PLEASE if you can support them - acknowledge them and their contribution
Yes I am a blessed woman - I had a dream I worked at it shared it nurtured it and here I am today living it But no matter how big and wonderful any dream is - you canrsquot do it alone - it truly does take a community to raise a child and the child the rider community has raised is the Busted Knuckle Chronicles and wwwbeltdrivebettycom
We never celebrated the 10th anniversary for the paper - The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
I wanted to be different and have an 11th Anniversary Party Year
Hey therersquos our new slogan - Belt Drive Betty Media - where doing things differently is what we do best LMAO
This is our Anniversary - our Birthday if you will - and it is going to be an amazing year filled with giving and sharing and riding and I canrsquot wait to take you all on this journey with me - the meet you hug you share the highway share your communities and a bit of our souls with each other
11 yearsthat have been filled with good times bad times and in between times11 years - none of which could have happened without you
Itrsquos a party and you are all invited
The very first contest involves my ldquoPublic Personrdquo page I have a lot of people asking to be my friend on Facebook and my personal Belt Drive Betty page is at the limit of 5000 So the new Belt Drive Betty ldquoPublic Personrdquo page was created to make it so I can connect with as many people as possible I had set it up months ago but ndash never published it ndash OOPS
Itrsquos published now and I am asking that those of you who would like to please like that page and once you do you can take part in this simple contest
If you have a photo of me at a rally with friends on a ridehellipI would appreciate you sharing one on my ldquoPublic Personrdquo page
Once each month I will pick one photo that I really really like and the person who shared it will win a BDB Tee Shirt ndash one from our travel series ndash And I Must Gordquo I will do this for as long as you are sharing photos that have me in it
I have so few photos of me with my friends and Irsquod really like an album devoted to just that - me and my friendshellipI will choose three runner up photos every month and the submitters will have a Busted Knuckle Chronicles patch sent to them
Thanks for helping me out and for sharing our birthday with me
Until next week I am your editor Belt Drive Betty
February 14 2013
All the entries are in for our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues On-Line Show N Shine Now itrsquos your turn to VOTE TAKE ME TO THE SHOW N SHINE
Show N Shine BIKES OF THE WEEK
BLUE DIAMOND DREAMCLASS GARAGE
ENTERED BY YamIPlaying
DESCRIPTION 2008 Pro Street Custom 113 SampS 6 Speed Prowler Trans Air ride suspension Customized down tube and sent to EFX Choppers to build it into the frame 2 inches up 3 inch stretch in the back bone with 38 degree rake plus 5 degree rake in the tripple trees for handling Paint is by Tootall Airbrush
VIKING CHOPPERCLASS GARAGE
ENTERED BY One Liner
DESCRIPTION Rolling Thunder Rigid frame 120 diamond cut Ultima Motor6-speed trans BDL 3rdquoopen primary Home built barstankfender strutschain guardkeyless ignitionsword shiftair ride seatand linked braking system
ITrsquoS TIME TO VOTEPage 4The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
Way back before he and I had kind of lost touch with each other Larry used to send me some of his poetry to share with those who read the Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Well life happened time passed and one day out of the blue Larry was back in my lifeItrsquos funny how bad pennies and friends do thatin and out of your life and you pick up where you left off without missing hardly a beat
Larry sent me his book ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo to review and one as a gift for our Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine as a prize
For a long time Larry - the ldquoIronhorse Writerrdquo dreamt of having a book of his American free verse rider poetry published
Well his dream has come true
He has this book that is about 170 pages long Itrsquos filled with poetry from as far back as 1998 Itrsquos written in chapters and every chapterrsquos name makes you think of the different stages in life our interests and how they change over time The one constant through it all the love of the open road and the wisdom it has to share with each of us
ldquoWith the CD version (entirely recorded by Larry) once you get through the credits for the publishing house it was pleasant to listen to as it truly carried the cadence each poem carriedrdquo
To read his poetry on onersquos own (without benefit of the CD) well that is a whole different experiencehis poems hold the rhythm of life of the road in them and your soul really identifies that
They are poems filled with tidbits and pearls of wisdom and whimsy
I found some of his poems profoundly moving
For me ldquoBasically Blackrdquo was such a poem Itrsquos simple and honest clarity speaks straight to your heart
Another poem that I found particularly poignant - one that moved me deeply was ldquoBrotherhoodrdquo
His depiction of two old soldiers old road warriors one dead the other left behind and a lifetime of memories shared in only a few linesthe ending of that poem had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eyes
Poem after poem he takes you on a ride - and you know this man has ridden all of his life has felt experienced tasted - become - the rhythm of the road
The ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo by Laurence P Scerri published by Flash Productions is a book that I think many a ride will appreciate Itrsquos honestjust like the road
My hats off to you brother of the family Windyou are living that dream
If you are interested in ordering the book click here
To find out more about Laurence P Scerri click here
A Book Review by Belt Drive Betty
ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo
Page 5The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
Page 6The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine
Give Your Devices A ldquoChargerdquo With ZootFreshIn this day and age of electronics that it seems we all carry with us charging those devices can become a challenge
Unless you are riding a motorcycle with a built in power point or a cigarette lighter how in the heck do you keep your cell phone charged for
emergencies or booking hotel rooms
You can as to charge your phone while eating in a restaurant orhellipno there really arenrsquot many options are there
If you donrsquot want to put a power point or cigarette lighter on your bike (if you canrsquot do it yourself this can be a costly solution) or you can spend $2995 USD plus shipping and pick up a ZootFresh Charger
Itrsquos an SAE to USB charger that is small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to install on your bike
You never need to be without your cell phone tracker spotter gps or camera againhellip
If you entered our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine then you might be the lucky winner of one of 5 of these we are offering up for grabs as prizes
If you didnrsquot enter and really want to get one visit wwwzootfreshcom for the lowdown on how to get your ownBDB
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February 14 2013
Page 7The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
The BC SPCA is calling on everyone who loves animals and tasty treats to join Canadarsquos first-ever National Cupcake Day on Feb 25 2013 in support of homeless abused and injured animals in BC
Tasha and some of the girls at the pub will be offering awesome home made cupcakes
in exchange for donations We hope you can make it down to donate to animals in need and enjoy some amazing cupcakes
If you cant make the event but would still like to donate you can click the following link httpsupportspcabccasiteTREventsCupcake13fr_id=1480amppg=teamampteam_id=11802URH0PkNUMMUfacebook
BC News amp Events
Riverfront Pub support National Cupcake day for
the SPCA
February 14 2013
Page 8
Fifth Annual
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Vancouver Islandwwwcumberlandmotorcycleroundupcom
August 10th amp 11th 2013
Camping Available
BEER GARDENS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCumberland amp Waverley
Hotels
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SHOW amp SHINESaturday August 10
Registration $10 11am-1pmDunsmuir Avenue
TATTOO CONTESTAwards Draws Great Prizes
Bike Games to follow
TOM CARPENTER
POKER RUNSunday August 11
Registration $10 8am - 10amVillage Square
Spectators Free
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEAugust 10 8 pm
CRI Hall Live music with Remedy
Tickets $10 Cameronrsquos - 2730 Dunsmuir Ave
FreedomBiker Churchrsquos
FIRST ANNUAL
SWAP MEET amp
SHOW lsquon SHINE IS HAPPENING
JUNE 1stbull TIME Sunday June 1st from
1100 am to 500 pm
bull LOCATION Kennedy Hall 8870 -120 Street (Scott Road) in Surrey
bull Tables are $ 20 but reserve soon as supply is limited
bull Trophy plaques for Best Custom Best Paint Best Metric Peoplersquos Choice and
bull Best Rat Bike
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
43 of all statistics are worthless
75th of all people do not understand fractions
99 of lawyers are giving the rest a bad name
A bachelorrsquos life is no life for a single man
A bad plan is better than no plan
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
February 14 2013
Page 9
4th annual Williams Lake Toy
Run Aug 17th
Follow us on Facebook for more informationhttpswwwfacebookcomgroups
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Shop lsquoTilYou Drop
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20591 Fraser Hwy Langley BC V3A 4G4604-510-2646
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A little bit of powder a little bit of paint
makes a girlrsquos complexion seem what it ainrsquot
A gentleman is a patient wolfA good pun is its own reword
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 10
Motorcycle LawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
Daryl J Brown ~ Barrister amp Solicitor
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of
explanation
A long-forgotten loved one will appear soon
Buy the negatives at any price
February 14 2013
Page 11
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News
LANGLEY CHAPTER OF HOGregPRESENTS OUR
6TH ANNUAL SUMMER SIZZLE
POKER RUNJUNE 21 amp 222013
In Support of JDRF - The Global Leader In Type 1 Diabetes Research
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts The Langley Chapter of HOGreg invites you to come ride with us through the scenic roads of Langley and the Fraser Valley After the Poker Run enjoy a first class dinner and all the dancing you can handle
For full information or to download a registration package please visit barneshdcom or langleyhogorg
FRIDAY JUNE 21 400pm - 800pm Registration Check-In amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
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SATURDAY JUNE 22 800am - 930am Day of Registration CheckndashIn amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
830am - 1000am Breakfast at JD Farms 24726 ndash 56 Avenue Langley
530pm - 1200am Reception Dinner amp Dance Dance to the Sound of Beach Patrol Pacific Inn Resort Hotel 1160 King George Hwy White Rock bull wwwpacificinncom
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February 14 2013
Page 12
Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
wwwfullthrottlephotoca
BC News February 14 2013
Page 13
Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
Join CelebrityRide CaptainBill Brooks
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
RIDE DAY SATURDAY JUNE 16Max Bell CentreRegistration 800 ndash 1000 amRide Departs 1030 am SHARP
First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
1953 - 2012
Raise $200 for achance to win one of
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gift cards valuedup to $5000
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 3The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Dreams
Without the people who saw value in sharing their events their stories their causes etcwe would not have the sense of community we enjoy today one I pray will get larger and stronger and deeper with each passing year
And how about our sponsors - advertisers if you will - an amazing bunch of business people who understand the need of the motorcycle community to connect and communicate Like any sponsor they do so with the hopes you will give their business a shot to earn your business - and donrsquot forget most of them are riders living out their own dreamsAgain with out these people we as a company can not give back into our community
PLEASE if you can support them - acknowledge them and their contribution
Yes I am a blessed woman - I had a dream I worked at it shared it nurtured it and here I am today living it But no matter how big and wonderful any dream is - you canrsquot do it alone - it truly does take a community to raise a child and the child the rider community has raised is the Busted Knuckle Chronicles and wwwbeltdrivebettycom
We never celebrated the 10th anniversary for the paper - The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
I wanted to be different and have an 11th Anniversary Party Year
Hey therersquos our new slogan - Belt Drive Betty Media - where doing things differently is what we do best LMAO
This is our Anniversary - our Birthday if you will - and it is going to be an amazing year filled with giving and sharing and riding and I canrsquot wait to take you all on this journey with me - the meet you hug you share the highway share your communities and a bit of our souls with each other
11 yearsthat have been filled with good times bad times and in between times11 years - none of which could have happened without you
Itrsquos a party and you are all invited
The very first contest involves my ldquoPublic Personrdquo page I have a lot of people asking to be my friend on Facebook and my personal Belt Drive Betty page is at the limit of 5000 So the new Belt Drive Betty ldquoPublic Personrdquo page was created to make it so I can connect with as many people as possible I had set it up months ago but ndash never published it ndash OOPS
Itrsquos published now and I am asking that those of you who would like to please like that page and once you do you can take part in this simple contest
If you have a photo of me at a rally with friends on a ridehellipI would appreciate you sharing one on my ldquoPublic Personrdquo page
Once each month I will pick one photo that I really really like and the person who shared it will win a BDB Tee Shirt ndash one from our travel series ndash And I Must Gordquo I will do this for as long as you are sharing photos that have me in it
I have so few photos of me with my friends and Irsquod really like an album devoted to just that - me and my friendshellipI will choose three runner up photos every month and the submitters will have a Busted Knuckle Chronicles patch sent to them
Thanks for helping me out and for sharing our birthday with me
Until next week I am your editor Belt Drive Betty
February 14 2013
All the entries are in for our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues On-Line Show N Shine Now itrsquos your turn to VOTE TAKE ME TO THE SHOW N SHINE
Show N Shine BIKES OF THE WEEK
BLUE DIAMOND DREAMCLASS GARAGE
ENTERED BY YamIPlaying
DESCRIPTION 2008 Pro Street Custom 113 SampS 6 Speed Prowler Trans Air ride suspension Customized down tube and sent to EFX Choppers to build it into the frame 2 inches up 3 inch stretch in the back bone with 38 degree rake plus 5 degree rake in the tripple trees for handling Paint is by Tootall Airbrush
VIKING CHOPPERCLASS GARAGE
ENTERED BY One Liner
DESCRIPTION Rolling Thunder Rigid frame 120 diamond cut Ultima Motor6-speed trans BDL 3rdquoopen primary Home built barstankfender strutschain guardkeyless ignitionsword shiftair ride seatand linked braking system
ITrsquoS TIME TO VOTEPage 4The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
Way back before he and I had kind of lost touch with each other Larry used to send me some of his poetry to share with those who read the Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Well life happened time passed and one day out of the blue Larry was back in my lifeItrsquos funny how bad pennies and friends do thatin and out of your life and you pick up where you left off without missing hardly a beat
Larry sent me his book ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo to review and one as a gift for our Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine as a prize
For a long time Larry - the ldquoIronhorse Writerrdquo dreamt of having a book of his American free verse rider poetry published
Well his dream has come true
He has this book that is about 170 pages long Itrsquos filled with poetry from as far back as 1998 Itrsquos written in chapters and every chapterrsquos name makes you think of the different stages in life our interests and how they change over time The one constant through it all the love of the open road and the wisdom it has to share with each of us
ldquoWith the CD version (entirely recorded by Larry) once you get through the credits for the publishing house it was pleasant to listen to as it truly carried the cadence each poem carriedrdquo
To read his poetry on onersquos own (without benefit of the CD) well that is a whole different experiencehis poems hold the rhythm of life of the road in them and your soul really identifies that
They are poems filled with tidbits and pearls of wisdom and whimsy
I found some of his poems profoundly moving
For me ldquoBasically Blackrdquo was such a poem Itrsquos simple and honest clarity speaks straight to your heart
Another poem that I found particularly poignant - one that moved me deeply was ldquoBrotherhoodrdquo
His depiction of two old soldiers old road warriors one dead the other left behind and a lifetime of memories shared in only a few linesthe ending of that poem had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eyes
Poem after poem he takes you on a ride - and you know this man has ridden all of his life has felt experienced tasted - become - the rhythm of the road
The ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo by Laurence P Scerri published by Flash Productions is a book that I think many a ride will appreciate Itrsquos honestjust like the road
My hats off to you brother of the family Windyou are living that dream
If you are interested in ordering the book click here
To find out more about Laurence P Scerri click here
A Book Review by Belt Drive Betty
ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo
Page 5The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
Page 6The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine
Give Your Devices A ldquoChargerdquo With ZootFreshIn this day and age of electronics that it seems we all carry with us charging those devices can become a challenge
Unless you are riding a motorcycle with a built in power point or a cigarette lighter how in the heck do you keep your cell phone charged for
emergencies or booking hotel rooms
You can as to charge your phone while eating in a restaurant orhellipno there really arenrsquot many options are there
If you donrsquot want to put a power point or cigarette lighter on your bike (if you canrsquot do it yourself this can be a costly solution) or you can spend $2995 USD plus shipping and pick up a ZootFresh Charger
Itrsquos an SAE to USB charger that is small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to install on your bike
You never need to be without your cell phone tracker spotter gps or camera againhellip
If you entered our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine then you might be the lucky winner of one of 5 of these we are offering up for grabs as prizes
If you didnrsquot enter and really want to get one visit wwwzootfreshcom for the lowdown on how to get your ownBDB
2-shy‐Pin13 SAE13 Baery13 Connec3on13 (from13 motorcycle)13 Impact13 Resistant13 ABS13 Plas3c13 13
(Made13 in13 Wisconsin13 USA)13
USB13 Device13 Charging13 Port13 with13 LED13
bull No Splicing
bull No Soldering
bull Very Small
bull Easily Fits in
Charging13 on13 the13 Go13
copy13 13 Copyright13 201213 by13 ZootFresh13 LLC13
Charge13 Your13 13 13 iPhones13 Android13 smartphones13 GPS13 devices13 Tablets13 MP313 Players13 Cameras13 And13 More13
The Latest and Newest Motorcycle Device on the Planet
February 14 2013
Page 7The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
The BC SPCA is calling on everyone who loves animals and tasty treats to join Canadarsquos first-ever National Cupcake Day on Feb 25 2013 in support of homeless abused and injured animals in BC
Tasha and some of the girls at the pub will be offering awesome home made cupcakes
in exchange for donations We hope you can make it down to donate to animals in need and enjoy some amazing cupcakes
If you cant make the event but would still like to donate you can click the following link httpsupportspcabccasiteTREventsCupcake13fr_id=1480amppg=teamampteam_id=11802URH0PkNUMMUfacebook
BC News amp Events
Riverfront Pub support National Cupcake day for
the SPCA
February 14 2013
Page 8
Fifth Annual
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Vancouver Islandwwwcumberlandmotorcycleroundupcom
August 10th amp 11th 2013
Camping Available
BEER GARDENS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCumberland amp Waverley
Hotels
Jean 2503368746camerons_salonhotmailcom
SHOW amp SHINESaturday August 10
Registration $10 11am-1pmDunsmuir Avenue
TATTOO CONTESTAwards Draws Great Prizes
Bike Games to follow
TOM CARPENTER
POKER RUNSunday August 11
Registration $10 8am - 10amVillage Square
Spectators Free
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEAugust 10 8 pm
CRI Hall Live music with Remedy
Tickets $10 Cameronrsquos - 2730 Dunsmuir Ave
FreedomBiker Churchrsquos
FIRST ANNUAL
SWAP MEET amp
SHOW lsquon SHINE IS HAPPENING
JUNE 1stbull TIME Sunday June 1st from
1100 am to 500 pm
bull LOCATION Kennedy Hall 8870 -120 Street (Scott Road) in Surrey
bull Tables are $ 20 but reserve soon as supply is limited
bull Trophy plaques for Best Custom Best Paint Best Metric Peoplersquos Choice and
bull Best Rat Bike
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
43 of all statistics are worthless
75th of all people do not understand fractions
99 of lawyers are giving the rest a bad name
A bachelorrsquos life is no life for a single man
A bad plan is better than no plan
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
February 14 2013
Page 9
4th annual Williams Lake Toy
Run Aug 17th
Follow us on Facebook for more informationhttpswwwfacebookcomgroups
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Shop lsquoTilYou Drop
wwwbeltdrivebettycomshopbdb
20591 Fraser Hwy Langley BC V3A 4G4604-510-2646
3511 E Hastings St Vancouver BC V5K 2A8604-293-1107
infoupyourleathercomCheck us out on Facebook and Twitter
A little bit of powder a little bit of paint
makes a girlrsquos complexion seem what it ainrsquot
A gentleman is a patient wolfA good pun is its own reword
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 10
Motorcycle LawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
Daryl J Brown ~ Barrister amp Solicitor
Personal Injury Law
15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
Surrey British Columbia V3T 5X3Telephone 604-612-6848Toll Free 18775817001
darylmotorcyclelawyerca
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of
explanation
A long-forgotten loved one will appear soon
Buy the negatives at any price
February 14 2013
Page 11
Shuzi Vibrational Jewellery amp Sportbands
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wwwshuziqicomThe New Age Energy Product like no other
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News
LANGLEY CHAPTER OF HOGregPRESENTS OUR
6TH ANNUAL SUMMER SIZZLE
POKER RUNJUNE 21 amp 222013
In Support of JDRF - The Global Leader In Type 1 Diabetes Research
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts The Langley Chapter of HOGreg invites you to come ride with us through the scenic roads of Langley and the Fraser Valley After the Poker Run enjoy a first class dinner and all the dancing you can handle
For full information or to download a registration package please visit barneshdcom or langleyhogorg
FRIDAY JUNE 21 400pm - 800pm Registration Check-In amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
600pm - 800pm Welcome Party BBQ Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
SATURDAY JUNE 22 800am - 930am Day of Registration CheckndashIn amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
830am - 1000am Breakfast at JD Farms 24726 ndash 56 Avenue Langley
530pm - 1200am Reception Dinner amp Dance Dance to the Sound of Beach Patrol Pacific Inn Resort Hotel 1160 King George Hwy White Rock bull wwwpacificinncom
Sponsored By Presented by the Langley Chapter
Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg bull 8859 - 201st Street bull Langley bull t 6045346044 bull f 6045346077 bull barneshdcom
OPEN INVITATION ndash THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL MAKES OF MOTORCYCLES
RIDE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES
February 14 2013
Page 12
Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
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BC News February 14 2013
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Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
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A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
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First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
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Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
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ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
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ADDRESS
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1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
All the entries are in for our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues On-Line Show N Shine Now itrsquos your turn to VOTE TAKE ME TO THE SHOW N SHINE
Show N Shine BIKES OF THE WEEK
BLUE DIAMOND DREAMCLASS GARAGE
ENTERED BY YamIPlaying
DESCRIPTION 2008 Pro Street Custom 113 SampS 6 Speed Prowler Trans Air ride suspension Customized down tube and sent to EFX Choppers to build it into the frame 2 inches up 3 inch stretch in the back bone with 38 degree rake plus 5 degree rake in the tripple trees for handling Paint is by Tootall Airbrush
VIKING CHOPPERCLASS GARAGE
ENTERED BY One Liner
DESCRIPTION Rolling Thunder Rigid frame 120 diamond cut Ultima Motor6-speed trans BDL 3rdquoopen primary Home built barstankfender strutschain guardkeyless ignitionsword shiftair ride seatand linked braking system
ITrsquoS TIME TO VOTEPage 4The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
Way back before he and I had kind of lost touch with each other Larry used to send me some of his poetry to share with those who read the Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Well life happened time passed and one day out of the blue Larry was back in my lifeItrsquos funny how bad pennies and friends do thatin and out of your life and you pick up where you left off without missing hardly a beat
Larry sent me his book ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo to review and one as a gift for our Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine as a prize
For a long time Larry - the ldquoIronhorse Writerrdquo dreamt of having a book of his American free verse rider poetry published
Well his dream has come true
He has this book that is about 170 pages long Itrsquos filled with poetry from as far back as 1998 Itrsquos written in chapters and every chapterrsquos name makes you think of the different stages in life our interests and how they change over time The one constant through it all the love of the open road and the wisdom it has to share with each of us
ldquoWith the CD version (entirely recorded by Larry) once you get through the credits for the publishing house it was pleasant to listen to as it truly carried the cadence each poem carriedrdquo
To read his poetry on onersquos own (without benefit of the CD) well that is a whole different experiencehis poems hold the rhythm of life of the road in them and your soul really identifies that
They are poems filled with tidbits and pearls of wisdom and whimsy
I found some of his poems profoundly moving
For me ldquoBasically Blackrdquo was such a poem Itrsquos simple and honest clarity speaks straight to your heart
Another poem that I found particularly poignant - one that moved me deeply was ldquoBrotherhoodrdquo
His depiction of two old soldiers old road warriors one dead the other left behind and a lifetime of memories shared in only a few linesthe ending of that poem had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eyes
Poem after poem he takes you on a ride - and you know this man has ridden all of his life has felt experienced tasted - become - the rhythm of the road
The ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo by Laurence P Scerri published by Flash Productions is a book that I think many a ride will appreciate Itrsquos honestjust like the road
My hats off to you brother of the family Windyou are living that dream
If you are interested in ordering the book click here
To find out more about Laurence P Scerri click here
A Book Review by Belt Drive Betty
ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo
Page 5The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
Page 6The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine
Give Your Devices A ldquoChargerdquo With ZootFreshIn this day and age of electronics that it seems we all carry with us charging those devices can become a challenge
Unless you are riding a motorcycle with a built in power point or a cigarette lighter how in the heck do you keep your cell phone charged for
emergencies or booking hotel rooms
You can as to charge your phone while eating in a restaurant orhellipno there really arenrsquot many options are there
If you donrsquot want to put a power point or cigarette lighter on your bike (if you canrsquot do it yourself this can be a costly solution) or you can spend $2995 USD plus shipping and pick up a ZootFresh Charger
Itrsquos an SAE to USB charger that is small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to install on your bike
You never need to be without your cell phone tracker spotter gps or camera againhellip
If you entered our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine then you might be the lucky winner of one of 5 of these we are offering up for grabs as prizes
If you didnrsquot enter and really want to get one visit wwwzootfreshcom for the lowdown on how to get your ownBDB
2-shy‐Pin13 SAE13 Baery13 Connec3on13 (from13 motorcycle)13 Impact13 Resistant13 ABS13 Plas3c13 13
(Made13 in13 Wisconsin13 USA)13
USB13 Device13 Charging13 Port13 with13 LED13
bull No Splicing
bull No Soldering
bull Very Small
bull Easily Fits in
Charging13 on13 the13 Go13
copy13 13 Copyright13 201213 by13 ZootFresh13 LLC13
Charge13 Your13 13 13 iPhones13 Android13 smartphones13 GPS13 devices13 Tablets13 MP313 Players13 Cameras13 And13 More13
The Latest and Newest Motorcycle Device on the Planet
February 14 2013
Page 7The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
The BC SPCA is calling on everyone who loves animals and tasty treats to join Canadarsquos first-ever National Cupcake Day on Feb 25 2013 in support of homeless abused and injured animals in BC
Tasha and some of the girls at the pub will be offering awesome home made cupcakes
in exchange for donations We hope you can make it down to donate to animals in need and enjoy some amazing cupcakes
If you cant make the event but would still like to donate you can click the following link httpsupportspcabccasiteTREventsCupcake13fr_id=1480amppg=teamampteam_id=11802URH0PkNUMMUfacebook
BC News amp Events
Riverfront Pub support National Cupcake day for
the SPCA
February 14 2013
Page 8
Fifth Annual
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Vancouver Islandwwwcumberlandmotorcycleroundupcom
August 10th amp 11th 2013
Camping Available
BEER GARDENS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCumberland amp Waverley
Hotels
Jean 2503368746camerons_salonhotmailcom
SHOW amp SHINESaturday August 10
Registration $10 11am-1pmDunsmuir Avenue
TATTOO CONTESTAwards Draws Great Prizes
Bike Games to follow
TOM CARPENTER
POKER RUNSunday August 11
Registration $10 8am - 10amVillage Square
Spectators Free
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEAugust 10 8 pm
CRI Hall Live music with Remedy
Tickets $10 Cameronrsquos - 2730 Dunsmuir Ave
FreedomBiker Churchrsquos
FIRST ANNUAL
SWAP MEET amp
SHOW lsquon SHINE IS HAPPENING
JUNE 1stbull TIME Sunday June 1st from
1100 am to 500 pm
bull LOCATION Kennedy Hall 8870 -120 Street (Scott Road) in Surrey
bull Tables are $ 20 but reserve soon as supply is limited
bull Trophy plaques for Best Custom Best Paint Best Metric Peoplersquos Choice and
bull Best Rat Bike
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
43 of all statistics are worthless
75th of all people do not understand fractions
99 of lawyers are giving the rest a bad name
A bachelorrsquos life is no life for a single man
A bad plan is better than no plan
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
February 14 2013
Page 9
4th annual Williams Lake Toy
Run Aug 17th
Follow us on Facebook for more informationhttpswwwfacebookcomgroups
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Shop lsquoTilYou Drop
wwwbeltdrivebettycomshopbdb
20591 Fraser Hwy Langley BC V3A 4G4604-510-2646
3511 E Hastings St Vancouver BC V5K 2A8604-293-1107
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A little bit of powder a little bit of paint
makes a girlrsquos complexion seem what it ainrsquot
A gentleman is a patient wolfA good pun is its own reword
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 10
Motorcycle LawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
Daryl J Brown ~ Barrister amp Solicitor
Personal Injury Law
15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
Surrey British Columbia V3T 5X3Telephone 604-612-6848Toll Free 18775817001
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of
explanation
A long-forgotten loved one will appear soon
Buy the negatives at any price
February 14 2013
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LANGLEY CHAPTER OF HOGregPRESENTS OUR
6TH ANNUAL SUMMER SIZZLE
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Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts The Langley Chapter of HOGreg invites you to come ride with us through the scenic roads of Langley and the Fraser Valley After the Poker Run enjoy a first class dinner and all the dancing you can handle
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February 14 2013
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Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
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BC News February 14 2013
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Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
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A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
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First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
1953 - 2012
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
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Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
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Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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HELIOPHAGOUSHELIOSCOPEHELIOTYPEHELLBORNHELLCATHELLHAGHELLHOUNDHELMINTHHELMINTHAGOGUEHELMINTHOLOGYHELOTHELPERHELPLESSHELTERSKELTER
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Way back before he and I had kind of lost touch with each other Larry used to send me some of his poetry to share with those who read the Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Well life happened time passed and one day out of the blue Larry was back in my lifeItrsquos funny how bad pennies and friends do thatin and out of your life and you pick up where you left off without missing hardly a beat
Larry sent me his book ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo to review and one as a gift for our Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine as a prize
For a long time Larry - the ldquoIronhorse Writerrdquo dreamt of having a book of his American free verse rider poetry published
Well his dream has come true
He has this book that is about 170 pages long Itrsquos filled with poetry from as far back as 1998 Itrsquos written in chapters and every chapterrsquos name makes you think of the different stages in life our interests and how they change over time The one constant through it all the love of the open road and the wisdom it has to share with each of us
ldquoWith the CD version (entirely recorded by Larry) once you get through the credits for the publishing house it was pleasant to listen to as it truly carried the cadence each poem carriedrdquo
To read his poetry on onersquos own (without benefit of the CD) well that is a whole different experiencehis poems hold the rhythm of life of the road in them and your soul really identifies that
They are poems filled with tidbits and pearls of wisdom and whimsy
I found some of his poems profoundly moving
For me ldquoBasically Blackrdquo was such a poem Itrsquos simple and honest clarity speaks straight to your heart
Another poem that I found particularly poignant - one that moved me deeply was ldquoBrotherhoodrdquo
His depiction of two old soldiers old road warriors one dead the other left behind and a lifetime of memories shared in only a few linesthe ending of that poem had a lump in my throat and a tear in my eyes
Poem after poem he takes you on a ride - and you know this man has ridden all of his life has felt experienced tasted - become - the rhythm of the road
The ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo by Laurence P Scerri published by Flash Productions is a book that I think many a ride will appreciate Itrsquos honestjust like the road
My hats off to you brother of the family Windyou are living that dream
If you are interested in ordering the book click here
To find out more about Laurence P Scerri click here
A Book Review by Belt Drive Betty
ldquoAsphalt Rangerdquo
Page 5The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine February 14 2013
Page 6The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine
Give Your Devices A ldquoChargerdquo With ZootFreshIn this day and age of electronics that it seems we all carry with us charging those devices can become a challenge
Unless you are riding a motorcycle with a built in power point or a cigarette lighter how in the heck do you keep your cell phone charged for
emergencies or booking hotel rooms
You can as to charge your phone while eating in a restaurant orhellipno there really arenrsquot many options are there
If you donrsquot want to put a power point or cigarette lighter on your bike (if you canrsquot do it yourself this can be a costly solution) or you can spend $2995 USD plus shipping and pick up a ZootFresh Charger
Itrsquos an SAE to USB charger that is small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to install on your bike
You never need to be without your cell phone tracker spotter gps or camera againhellip
If you entered our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine then you might be the lucky winner of one of 5 of these we are offering up for grabs as prizes
If you didnrsquot enter and really want to get one visit wwwzootfreshcom for the lowdown on how to get your ownBDB
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bull No Splicing
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February 14 2013
Page 7The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
The BC SPCA is calling on everyone who loves animals and tasty treats to join Canadarsquos first-ever National Cupcake Day on Feb 25 2013 in support of homeless abused and injured animals in BC
Tasha and some of the girls at the pub will be offering awesome home made cupcakes
in exchange for donations We hope you can make it down to donate to animals in need and enjoy some amazing cupcakes
If you cant make the event but would still like to donate you can click the following link httpsupportspcabccasiteTREventsCupcake13fr_id=1480amppg=teamampteam_id=11802URH0PkNUMMUfacebook
BC News amp Events
Riverfront Pub support National Cupcake day for
the SPCA
February 14 2013
Page 8
Fifth Annual
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Vancouver Islandwwwcumberlandmotorcycleroundupcom
August 10th amp 11th 2013
Camping Available
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCumberland amp Waverley
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SHOW amp SHINESaturday August 10
Registration $10 11am-1pmDunsmuir Avenue
TATTOO CONTESTAwards Draws Great Prizes
Bike Games to follow
TOM CARPENTER
POKER RUNSunday August 11
Registration $10 8am - 10amVillage Square
Spectators Free
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEAugust 10 8 pm
CRI Hall Live music with Remedy
Tickets $10 Cameronrsquos - 2730 Dunsmuir Ave
FreedomBiker Churchrsquos
FIRST ANNUAL
SWAP MEET amp
SHOW lsquon SHINE IS HAPPENING
JUNE 1stbull TIME Sunday June 1st from
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43 of all statistics are worthless
75th of all people do not understand fractions
99 of lawyers are giving the rest a bad name
A bachelorrsquos life is no life for a single man
A bad plan is better than no plan
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
February 14 2013
Page 9
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A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of
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Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
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BC News February 14 2013
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Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
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A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
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Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
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Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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HELIOPHAGOUSHELIOSCOPEHELIOTYPEHELLBORNHELLCATHELLHAGHELLHOUNDHELMINTHHELMINTHAGOGUEHELMINTHOLOGYHELOTHELPERHELPLESSHELTERSKELTER
HEMERALOPIAHEMIHEMIPLEGIAHEMORRHOIDSHENCEFORWARDSHENCOOPHENHEARTEDHENPECKEDHEPTAGONHERBACEOUSHERBAGEHERBALHERBALIST
National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 6The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Show N Shine
Give Your Devices A ldquoChargerdquo With ZootFreshIn this day and age of electronics that it seems we all carry with us charging those devices can become a challenge
Unless you are riding a motorcycle with a built in power point or a cigarette lighter how in the heck do you keep your cell phone charged for
emergencies or booking hotel rooms
You can as to charge your phone while eating in a restaurant orhellipno there really arenrsquot many options are there
If you donrsquot want to put a power point or cigarette lighter on your bike (if you canrsquot do it yourself this can be a costly solution) or you can spend $2995 USD plus shipping and pick up a ZootFresh Charger
Itrsquos an SAE to USB charger that is small enough to fit in a pocket and easy to install on your bike
You never need to be without your cell phone tracker spotter gps or camera againhellip
If you entered our 6th Annual Beat the PMS Blues Online Show lsquonrsquo Shine then you might be the lucky winner of one of 5 of these we are offering up for grabs as prizes
If you didnrsquot enter and really want to get one visit wwwzootfreshcom for the lowdown on how to get your ownBDB
2-shy‐Pin13 SAE13 Baery13 Connec3on13 (from13 motorcycle)13 Impact13 Resistant13 ABS13 Plas3c13 13
(Made13 in13 Wisconsin13 USA)13
USB13 Device13 Charging13 Port13 with13 LED13
bull No Splicing
bull No Soldering
bull Very Small
bull Easily Fits in
Charging13 on13 the13 Go13
copy13 13 Copyright13 201213 by13 ZootFresh13 LLC13
Charge13 Your13 13 13 iPhones13 Android13 smartphones13 GPS13 devices13 Tablets13 MP313 Players13 Cameras13 And13 More13
The Latest and Newest Motorcycle Device on the Planet
February 14 2013
Page 7The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
The BC SPCA is calling on everyone who loves animals and tasty treats to join Canadarsquos first-ever National Cupcake Day on Feb 25 2013 in support of homeless abused and injured animals in BC
Tasha and some of the girls at the pub will be offering awesome home made cupcakes
in exchange for donations We hope you can make it down to donate to animals in need and enjoy some amazing cupcakes
If you cant make the event but would still like to donate you can click the following link httpsupportspcabccasiteTREventsCupcake13fr_id=1480amppg=teamampteam_id=11802URH0PkNUMMUfacebook
BC News amp Events
Riverfront Pub support National Cupcake day for
the SPCA
February 14 2013
Page 8
Fifth Annual
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Vancouver Islandwwwcumberlandmotorcycleroundupcom
August 10th amp 11th 2013
Camping Available
BEER GARDENS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCumberland amp Waverley
Hotels
Jean 2503368746camerons_salonhotmailcom
SHOW amp SHINESaturday August 10
Registration $10 11am-1pmDunsmuir Avenue
TATTOO CONTESTAwards Draws Great Prizes
Bike Games to follow
TOM CARPENTER
POKER RUNSunday August 11
Registration $10 8am - 10amVillage Square
Spectators Free
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEAugust 10 8 pm
CRI Hall Live music with Remedy
Tickets $10 Cameronrsquos - 2730 Dunsmuir Ave
FreedomBiker Churchrsquos
FIRST ANNUAL
SWAP MEET amp
SHOW lsquon SHINE IS HAPPENING
JUNE 1stbull TIME Sunday June 1st from
1100 am to 500 pm
bull LOCATION Kennedy Hall 8870 -120 Street (Scott Road) in Surrey
bull Tables are $ 20 but reserve soon as supply is limited
bull Trophy plaques for Best Custom Best Paint Best Metric Peoplersquos Choice and
bull Best Rat Bike
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
43 of all statistics are worthless
75th of all people do not understand fractions
99 of lawyers are giving the rest a bad name
A bachelorrsquos life is no life for a single man
A bad plan is better than no plan
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
February 14 2013
Page 9
4th annual Williams Lake Toy
Run Aug 17th
Follow us on Facebook for more informationhttpswwwfacebookcomgroups
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Shop lsquoTilYou Drop
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20591 Fraser Hwy Langley BC V3A 4G4604-510-2646
3511 E Hastings St Vancouver BC V5K 2A8604-293-1107
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events February 14 2013
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Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
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Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
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Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
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A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
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Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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HELIOPHAGOUSHELIOSCOPEHELIOTYPEHELLBORNHELLCATHELLHAGHELLHOUNDHELMINTHHELMINTHAGOGUEHELMINTHOLOGYHELOTHELPERHELPLESSHELTERSKELTER
HEMERALOPIAHEMIHEMIPLEGIAHEMORRHOIDSHENCEFORWARDSHENCOOPHENHEARTEDHENPECKEDHEPTAGONHERBACEOUSHERBAGEHERBALHERBALIST
National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 7The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
The BC SPCA is calling on everyone who loves animals and tasty treats to join Canadarsquos first-ever National Cupcake Day on Feb 25 2013 in support of homeless abused and injured animals in BC
Tasha and some of the girls at the pub will be offering awesome home made cupcakes
in exchange for donations We hope you can make it down to donate to animals in need and enjoy some amazing cupcakes
If you cant make the event but would still like to donate you can click the following link httpsupportspcabccasiteTREventsCupcake13fr_id=1480amppg=teamampteam_id=11802URH0PkNUMMUfacebook
BC News amp Events
Riverfront Pub support National Cupcake day for
the SPCA
February 14 2013
Page 8
Fifth Annual
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Vancouver Islandwwwcumberlandmotorcycleroundupcom
August 10th amp 11th 2013
Camping Available
BEER GARDENS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCumberland amp Waverley
Hotels
Jean 2503368746camerons_salonhotmailcom
SHOW amp SHINESaturday August 10
Registration $10 11am-1pmDunsmuir Avenue
TATTOO CONTESTAwards Draws Great Prizes
Bike Games to follow
TOM CARPENTER
POKER RUNSunday August 11
Registration $10 8am - 10amVillage Square
Spectators Free
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEAugust 10 8 pm
CRI Hall Live music with Remedy
Tickets $10 Cameronrsquos - 2730 Dunsmuir Ave
FreedomBiker Churchrsquos
FIRST ANNUAL
SWAP MEET amp
SHOW lsquon SHINE IS HAPPENING
JUNE 1stbull TIME Sunday June 1st from
1100 am to 500 pm
bull LOCATION Kennedy Hall 8870 -120 Street (Scott Road) in Surrey
bull Tables are $ 20 but reserve soon as supply is limited
bull Trophy plaques for Best Custom Best Paint Best Metric Peoplersquos Choice and
bull Best Rat Bike
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
43 of all statistics are worthless
75th of all people do not understand fractions
99 of lawyers are giving the rest a bad name
A bachelorrsquos life is no life for a single man
A bad plan is better than no plan
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
February 14 2013
Page 9
4th annual Williams Lake Toy
Run Aug 17th
Follow us on Facebook for more informationhttpswwwfacebookcomgroups
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Shop lsquoTilYou Drop
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20591 Fraser Hwy Langley BC V3A 4G4604-510-2646
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A little bit of powder a little bit of paint
makes a girlrsquos complexion seem what it ainrsquot
A gentleman is a patient wolfA good pun is its own reword
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 10
Motorcycle LawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
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15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of
explanation
A long-forgotten loved one will appear soon
Buy the negatives at any price
February 14 2013
Page 11
Shuzi Vibrational Jewellery amp Sportbands
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News
LANGLEY CHAPTER OF HOGregPRESENTS OUR
6TH ANNUAL SUMMER SIZZLE
POKER RUNJUNE 21 amp 222013
In Support of JDRF - The Global Leader In Type 1 Diabetes Research
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts The Langley Chapter of HOGreg invites you to come ride with us through the scenic roads of Langley and the Fraser Valley After the Poker Run enjoy a first class dinner and all the dancing you can handle
For full information or to download a registration package please visit barneshdcom or langleyhogorg
FRIDAY JUNE 21 400pm - 800pm Registration Check-In amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
600pm - 800pm Welcome Party BBQ Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
SATURDAY JUNE 22 800am - 930am Day of Registration CheckndashIn amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
830am - 1000am Breakfast at JD Farms 24726 ndash 56 Avenue Langley
530pm - 1200am Reception Dinner amp Dance Dance to the Sound of Beach Patrol Pacific Inn Resort Hotel 1160 King George Hwy White Rock bull wwwpacificinncom
Sponsored By Presented by the Langley Chapter
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OPEN INVITATION ndash THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL MAKES OF MOTORCYCLES
RIDE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES
February 14 2013
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Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
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BC News February 14 2013
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Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
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A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
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First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
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Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
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ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
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Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
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NAME
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1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 8
Fifth Annual
Cumberland Motorcycle Roundup
Vancouver Islandwwwcumberlandmotorcycleroundupcom
August 10th amp 11th 2013
Camping Available
BEER GARDENS
LIVE ENTERTAINMENTCumberland amp Waverley
Hotels
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SHOW amp SHINESaturday August 10
Registration $10 11am-1pmDunsmuir Avenue
TATTOO CONTESTAwards Draws Great Prizes
Bike Games to follow
TOM CARPENTER
POKER RUNSunday August 11
Registration $10 8am - 10amVillage Square
Spectators Free
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCEAugust 10 8 pm
CRI Hall Live music with Remedy
Tickets $10 Cameronrsquos - 2730 Dunsmuir Ave
FreedomBiker Churchrsquos
FIRST ANNUAL
SWAP MEET amp
SHOW lsquon SHINE IS HAPPENING
JUNE 1stbull TIME Sunday June 1st from
1100 am to 500 pm
bull LOCATION Kennedy Hall 8870 -120 Street (Scott Road) in Surrey
bull Tables are $ 20 but reserve soon as supply is limited
bull Trophy plaques for Best Custom Best Paint Best Metric Peoplersquos Choice and
bull Best Rat Bike
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
43 of all statistics are worthless
75th of all people do not understand fractions
99 of lawyers are giving the rest a bad name
A bachelorrsquos life is no life for a single man
A bad plan is better than no plan
A city is a large community where people are lonesome together
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
February 14 2013
Page 9
4th annual Williams Lake Toy
Run Aug 17th
Follow us on Facebook for more informationhttpswwwfacebookcomgroups
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Shop lsquoTilYou Drop
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20591 Fraser Hwy Langley BC V3A 4G4604-510-2646
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A little bit of powder a little bit of paint
makes a girlrsquos complexion seem what it ainrsquot
A gentleman is a patient wolfA good pun is its own reword
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 10
Motorcycle LawyercaldquoDedicated to Serving the Motorcycle Communityrdquo
Daryl J Brown ~ Barrister amp Solicitor
Personal Injury Law
15th Floor Central City TowerSuite 1500 13450 102nd Ave
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events
A little inaccuracy sometimes saves a ton of
explanation
A long-forgotten loved one will appear soon
Buy the negatives at any price
February 14 2013
Page 11
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News
LANGLEY CHAPTER OF HOGregPRESENTS OUR
6TH ANNUAL SUMMER SIZZLE
POKER RUNJUNE 21 amp 222013
In Support of JDRF - The Global Leader In Type 1 Diabetes Research
Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts The Langley Chapter of HOGreg invites you to come ride with us through the scenic roads of Langley and the Fraser Valley After the Poker Run enjoy a first class dinner and all the dancing you can handle
For full information or to download a registration package please visit barneshdcom or langleyhogorg
FRIDAY JUNE 21 400pm - 800pm Registration Check-In amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
600pm - 800pm Welcome Party BBQ Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
SATURDAY JUNE 22 800am - 930am Day of Registration CheckndashIn amp First Card Draw Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg Langley
830am - 1000am Breakfast at JD Farms 24726 ndash 56 Avenue Langley
530pm - 1200am Reception Dinner amp Dance Dance to the Sound of Beach Patrol Pacific Inn Resort Hotel 1160 King George Hwy White Rock bull wwwpacificinncom
Sponsored By Presented by the Langley Chapter
Barnes Harley-Davidsonreg bull 8859 - 201st Street bull Langley bull t 6045346044 bull f 6045346077 bull barneshdcom
OPEN INVITATION ndash THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL MAKES OF MOTORCYCLES
RIDE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES
February 14 2013
Page 12
Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
wwwfullthrottlephotoca
BC News February 14 2013
Page 13
Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
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A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
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February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
RIDE DAY SATURDAY JUNE 16Max Bell CentreRegistration 800 ndash 1000 amRide Departs 1030 am SHARP
First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
1953 - 2012
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
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Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
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As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles BC News amp Events February 14 2013
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Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
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BC News February 14 2013
Page 13
Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
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We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
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Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
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BC News February 14 2013
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Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
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If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
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February 14 2013
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
1953 - 2012
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 23The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 11
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Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
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BC News February 14 2013
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Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
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If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
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Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
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A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
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February 14 2013
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
WordsearchBrought to you by Azzkikr Customswwwazzkikrca
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HEMERALOPIAHEMIHEMIPLEGIAHEMORRHOIDSHENCEFORWARDSHENCOOPHENHEARTEDHENPECKEDHEPTAGONHERBACEOUSHERBAGEHERBALHERBALIST
National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 12
Yo Momma So PoorI walked into her home asked if I could use her toilet and she said ldquoSure thing itrsquos 4th tree on your rightrdquo
Only time she smelled Hot Food was when a rich bloke farted
When I saw her wobbling down the street with 1 shoe I hollered - ldquoLost a shoerdquo and she said - ldquoNopejust found onerdquo
She hangs the Toilet paper out to dry
Closest thing to a car she owns is a low-riding Shopping trolleywith a box on it
She had to take out a second mortgage on her cardboard box
Even Beggars give you money
She bounces food stamps
She canrsquot even afford to pay attention
She uses cardboard and ribena as bread and wine substitutes
She uses chewing gum as a band aid
She lives in a 2-story Cracker Jack box
She uses white-out as a tooth filler
She canrsquot afford a mop - she stands on her head in order to mop the floor
Her idea of Desert was to go outside and collect the lsquoyellow snowrsquoand yo loved it didnrsquot ya
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
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BC News February 14 2013
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Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
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A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
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Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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HELIOPHAGOUSHELIOSCOPEHELIOTYPEHELLBORNHELLCATHELLHAGHELLHOUNDHELMINTHHELMINTHAGOGUEHELMINTHOLOGYHELOTHELPERHELPLESSHELTERSKELTER
HEMERALOPIAHEMIHEMIPLEGIAHEMORRHOIDSHENCEFORWARDSHENCOOPHENHEARTEDHENPECKEDHEPTAGONHERBACEOUSHERBAGEHERBALHERBALIST
National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
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So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 13
Itrsquos such a slippery and subtle slope ndash sliding into debt that is A little here a little there and before you know it most of your money is going to servicing debt instead of enjoying life now or
saving for a financially secure tomorrow
If you have a life partner debt can be a symptom of a larger problem ndash like poor communication differing goals and life expectations or if one of you is a saver and the other a spender If that sounds like your situation yoursquove got plenty of company Only 15 of Canadian couples have never disagreed about money and one in ten Canadians have left a relationship due to disagreements over money
Thatrsquos why itrsquos important to look beyond your debt symptoms ndash spending too much watching your debt mount ndash to uncover the real reasons for you debt issues like identifying the behavior that got you into debt in the first place and taking steps to resolve the issues so your slide into debt doesnrsquot cause even bigger problems down the road
Start with a detailed financial review and by establishing financial life goals that both of you share understand and agree to Focus on reducing your debt load by targeting lsquobad debtrsquo first ndash high interest rate credit or retail cards for example ndash and through a debt consolidationmonthly debt reduction plan
Then look longer term with a realistic financial strategy for saving toward your kidsrsquo education your retirement paying down your mortgage hellip andor other life goals that are important to you Your strategy could include
bull Establishing an emergency reserve using Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
bull Protecting your family with life critical illness and disability insurance
bull Funding your childrenrsquos education with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
bull Funding your retirement (andor your partnerrsquos retirement) with Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
Depending on your personal situation there are other debt-reduction money-saving strategies that will help alleviate stress and get you debt-free and on track for financial security Your professional advisor can provide both the third-party perspective and the financial planning expertise to develop the plan that will work for you
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Lighten your debt load -- strategies for eliminating debtThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles Finances 4 BC Residents February 14 2013
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
Join CelebrityRide CaptainBill Brooks
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
RIDE DAY SATURDAY JUNE 16Max Bell CentreRegistration 800 ndash 1000 amRide Departs 1030 am SHARP
First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
1953 - 2012
Raise $200 for achance to win one of
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gift cards valuedup to $5000
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
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Page 53
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They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 14
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Recently Irsquove been given a very good reason to think about what I would take and why if I were to take a trip abroad to do a motorcycle touring package the specifics will come out later but Irsquove done some pretty hard
thinking about it
You figure 2 weeks one rider per bike and Irsquom figuring on only being able to count on panniersidebags and maybe a top bag to haul everything I needhellip overseas in a strange land where I might not be able to get my favorite things This by the way is a thing which makes me really happy I quit smoking because taking enough Canadian smokes for that long might have forced me to leave the extra undies out
Planning to do something like that takes forethought and consideration and maybe a bit of sacrifice it wouldnrsquot be like a regular vacation where you can haul six suitcases and every comfort of home the concept here is minimalist focusing on comfort and rideability The plan Irsquom going with is bed and breakfast style vacationing so camping gear wonrsquot be an issue and Irsquom sure that I can find a spot to do a bit of laundering here and there so that should simplify things
Naturally the very first step is to ensure that you have the proper documentation and appropriateIrsquod plan personally 3 changes of clothes
from the skin out and I never travel without a few extra socks and undergarments so those would probably sneak in Toiletries of course and if you have prescription medications itrsquos best to take all you need and a couple of days extra traveling with TOO many extra meds will be frowned on however Waterproof tough containers required too
When you travel abroad if yoursquore booking with a tour company yoursquoll need to make the decision whether you want to pay to haul your own riding gear over or take the chance with rental gear and herersquos where Irsquom personally torn I love my gear but I have different gear for different riding too I canrsquot take it ALL nor would I expect to
So I can rent gear appropriate to the location riding weather and safety laws trusting the local experts to help outfit me and somehow that seems like a smarter option I can take key stuff (my VEST good gravy I canrsquot go moto-touring in some strange land without THAT) but the bulky things might have to stay back So of course now I get concerned about a helmet Theyrsquore so personal do I really want to wear a helmet that uncounted others have been in control of I know that the tourism company will make sure theyrsquore completely sanitary and clean but my worry centers more about safety what if the guy three rentals ago dropped the helmet but no visible damage occurred How often are they replaced Questions that need to be asked I guess but in the end yoursquore going to have to decide if the comfort of your very own lid is worth the cost of transporting it over In all honesty I havenrsquot decided yet but I have some
Proper prior planningThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Conitnued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
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Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 14Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
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Join BDBTODAY
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February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 15
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After that you have to consider the tourist gear cameras computertablet devices cellular communications (Europe especially is pretty much light years ahead of North America in this if you have a phone that takes a SIM card yoursquore pretty much good to go with pay as you use type service) and the appropriate power adapters for all of these devices as well because North America is pretty much unique in our power outlets If you have electric heat
riding gear and hope to use it yoursquoll need to talk to your tour provider about what kind of power options are available on their bikes and ensure that itrsquos compatible (fortunately most motorcycles run the same 12volt negative ground type systems but best to be sure)
All that being said donrsquot over pack Most simple things like toothbrushes and toothpaste can be found nearly everywhere so extras arenrsquot necessary If yoursquore riding in a foreign land yoursquore hopefully going to spend some time looking at whatrsquos around you so a set of shoes good for walking will be essential if yoursquore like me your riding footwear at home is both waterproof and comfortable so maybe yoursquod consider taking that I will be therersquos not a chance Irsquom putting feet into rental boots a less than pleasant past experience with borrowed footwear made sure Irsquoll never try that ever again Not only that I happen to feel that those boots with the carbon fibrecomposite shanks and protective toe caps are not only safe theyrsquore super comfortable to ride AND walk in and theyrsquoll serve me better than any other shoe out there I think gloves might be the same I want to try them out here at home before counting on them for warmth and dryness across the pond and theyrsquore small and light
Rain gear Irsquoll rent it not only do I not care to haul mine on an airplane itrsquos not the best part of my riding gear so Irsquoll go with what the locals recommend That also saves me about fifteen or twenty pounds of leather Irsquod love to haul my leathers but theyrsquore not going to be the most practical for the style of riding Irsquom contemplating Irsquoll probably even go for one of those fancy armored all-weather riding rigs because Irsquom one of those that believes that if yoursquore warm and dry yoursquore safer as a rider than if yoursquore cold andor wet
And lastly A good riding partner The trip that is being considered wonrsquot actually include my wife as much as Irsquod love to share it with her (Shersquoll probably go to Hawaii I donrsquot think shersquos going to cry) I have some good friends that Irsquod love to share a trip like this with but I think yoursquoll agree (when you find out later) that the riding buddy on this trip is not only solid but a quality rider and entertaining as hell After a long rainy day in the saddle when yoursquore trying to warm up and relax over a hot meal and a brew you need someone who will laugh at things with you when you need it and make you laugh off the others when you canrsquot get it going by yourselfand Irsquoll have thatMore on this will come out as the plans solidify but trust me faithful readers yoursquoll be along for the trip in a big way and Irsquoll share every minute I can with you all
Itrsquos Chinooking Can you see that Bare pavementoooh so tempting
R Jeff LeGrandCalgarySouthern Alberta CorrespondentThe Busted Knuckle ChroniclesBy Riders For Riders About Riders
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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East end of GP Truck Wash780-830-2453 bull playpenrecreationgmailcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
Join CelebrityRide CaptainBill Brooks
Music bySuicide Blonde
PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
RIDE DAY SATURDAY JUNE 16Max Bell CentreRegistration 800 ndash 1000 amRide Departs 1030 am SHARP
First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
1953 - 2012
Raise $200 for achance to win one of
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gift cards valuedup to $5000
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
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So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 16The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
wwwplaypenreccom11485-97 Ave bull Grande Prairie AB T8V 5R8
East end of GP Truck Wash780-830-2453 bull playpenrecreationgmailcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 17
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
A man on a date wonders if hersquoll get lucky The woman already knows
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
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East end of GP Truck Wash780-830-2453 bull playpenrecreationgmailcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
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First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
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Raise $200 for achance to win one of
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
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Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 18
CALGARY AB ndash The 2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 6th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the BMO Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Calgarians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held in the Corral over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamy rdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just under 800 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Tracey walked away from the Show with the keys to a new Suzuki S40 motorcycle provided by Walt Healy Motorsports and Suzuki CanadaThe dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Christine one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Blackfoot Motosports
IN CALGARY2013 Calgary Motorcycle Show ndash Redefined Riding
13
wwwplaypenreccom11485-97 Ave bull Grande Prairie AB T8V 5R8
East end of GP Truck Wash780-830-2453 bull playpenrecreationgmailcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small package
February 14 2013
Page 19
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EDMONTON AB ndash The 2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show wrapped up on Sunday January 13th 2013 The industryrsquos premiere event showcased the new line-up of 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVs from all the major manufacturers
Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
sees fit
The dream of kicking off the 2013 riding season on the seat of a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle was realized by Elvis one of 30 qualifiers who relied on her luck to secure the Showrsquos grand prize courtesy of Triumph Motorcycles and Echo Cycle
IN EDMONTON2013 Edmonton Motorcycle Show Redefined Riding
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 20
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PRE-REGISTRATIONFRIDAY JUNE 15Max Bell Centre500 ndash 800 pm
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First 500 riders get a FREE meal ticket and a giftLOTS OF GREAT PRIZES TO BE WONREGISTER ONLINERideForDadca
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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HELIOPHAGOUSHELIOSCOPEHELIOTYPEHELLBORNHELLCATHELLHAGHELLHOUNDHELMINTHHELMINTHAGOGUEHELMINTHOLOGYHELOTHELPERHELPLESSHELTERSKELTER
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
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February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 19
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Over 33000 eager motorcycle enthusiasts came down to the Expo Centre throughout the course of the weekend The Show was the first opportunity
of the season for enthusiasts to check out all the new 2013 motorcycles scooters and ATVrsquos from all the major manufacturers There were hundreds of exhibitors featuring an excellent selection of apparel and accessories as well as touring destination club associations and charity rides to investigate
ldquoThousands of Edmontonians were treated to the non-stop action of the Evolution of ExtremeTeam Empire Show held over the course of the three days in addition show goers checked out the new models gear accessories Yamaha Riding Academy and live performances by country star Clayton Bellamyrdquo says Laurie Paetz Show Manager ldquothere was something to spark the interest of motorcycle enthusiasts of any agerdquoThe annual SHE Rides Nite was a roaring success with just over 500 ladies taking part As the evening drew to a close five lucky ladies qualified to participate in the elimination style draw Brianna walked away from the Show with a $500000 Gift Certificate to Cycle Works to spend however she
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
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Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 20
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A day for firm decisions Or is it
A day without sun shine is like you know night
A conclusion is simply the place where you got tired of thinking
A drunk mansrsquo words are a sober mansrsquo thoughts
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 23The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 21
MARK YOUR CALENDARS ALBERTA
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
July 7th 2013
Fandangorsquos Live Entertainment Saloon
12912 50th St NWEdmonton AB
Show N ShineTribute and Demo Rides
Vendors bull Concert
More details to come
The Bikers United in Remembrance Fundraiser
Yo Mama so oldShe left her purse on Noahrsquos Ark
Jurassic Park brought back the memories
When she ran the 100 meter dash they timed yo mama with a sundial
She still owes Moses a dollar
When she was at schoolthere was No history class
She uses her hot flushes to heat her cup of Tea
Shersquos got the first autographed Koran
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 23The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
httpwwwfacebookcomJohnnyPagMotorcyclesOfCanada
wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
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Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 22
Geriatric Pick-Up LinesA rather elderly gentleman (mid-eighties) walks into an upscale cocktail lounge He is very well-dressed smelling slightly of an expensive after-shave hair well-groomed great-looking suit flower in his lapel He presents a suave well-looked-after image
Seated at the bar is an elderly fine-looking lady (mid-seventies) The gentleman walks over sits along-side of her orders a drink takes a sip turns to her and says ldquoSo tell me good looking do I come here oftenrdquo
Yo Momma So OldShe recalls When the Grand Canyon was a ditch
The fire department are on standby when you light her birthday cake
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular
A mathematician is a device for turning coffee into theorems
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles AB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 23The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
Saturday February 16 Sandy Beach Numb Bum 24 hr
Saturday February 23 TBA
Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
7 all new Models in 2013 for Canada Malibu 320 and 600 Softtail (see picture)
Ventura 320 and 600 hardtail (see on Website) Leopard (Super Moto)
Falcon (Extreme Super Sport) Pagatti 1650cc American V-Twin
As low as $5495- Like us on Facebook to keep updated and to win
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wwwJohnnyPagcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 23The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Alberta Vintage FlatTrack Association
2013 Event Schedule
June 89 Tim Horner Memorial First Race Of The Season Thorhild June 1516 Exhibition Race
Lloydminister AlbertaJuly 2 Rodeo Exhibition Race
Thorhild Alberta July 13 14 Summer Series Race
Thorhild AlbertaAugust 2425 Hot August Days
Race Thorhild AlbertaSeptember 1415 Fall Classic
Last Race Of The Season Thorhild Alberta
The track is in Thorhild 90 km or so outside Edmonton
httpwwwavftaca
Sports
General Trials Information Calendar amp trials bikes on the market
2013 Observed Trials ScheduleApr14 Fryrsquos Trial Wardlow (near Brooks)Apr21 Blackfoot Trial CalgaryMay 12 Bearspaw Trial AirdrieJun23 MRSI Challenge Trial Fallen TimberJul21 Wildhorse Trial YaHa Tinda Rd (MountainaireSundre)Aug4 Moose Mountain Trial Fallen TimberAug25 Muskeg Trial CremonaAug31 Crowsnest Trial Race Creek Sep15 Whispering Pines Waiparous CreekOct20 location TBD
2013 OMTI Trials and Endurocross SCHOOL ScheduleApr20 Blackfoot Trial School CalgaryMay Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCJun1-2 Blackfoot EndurocrossTrial School TBCContact email infosecondgearclubcom
This letter was sent to the Lions Bay School Principalrsquos office in West Vancouver after the school had sponsored a luncheon for seniors An elderly lady received a new radio at the lunch as a door raffle prize and was writing to say thank youDear Lions Bay School
God bless you for the beautiful radio I won at your recent Senior Citizens luncheon
I am 87 years old and live at the West Vancouver Home for the Aged All of my family has passed away so I am all alone
I want to thank you for the kindness you have shown to a forgotten old lady
My roommate is 95 and has always had her own radio She would never let me listen to it
She said it belonged to her long dead husband and understandably wanted to keep it safe
The other day her radio fell off the nightstand and broke into a dozen pieces
It was awful and she was in tears She asked if she could listen to mine and I was overjoyed that I could tell her to fck off
Thank you for that wonderful opportunity
God bless you all
Sincerely Edna
Now Edna That Ainrsquot Very Nice
February 14 2013
Page 24
Saturday February 9 Grande Prairie 6 hr
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Saturday March 2 Fairview 6 hr
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The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Vintage Motocross Club of Albertahttpvintagemxca
Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
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ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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HELIOPHAGOUSHELIOSCOPEHELIOTYPEHELLBORNHELLCATHELLHAGHELLHOUNDHELMINTHHELMINTHAGOGUEHELMINTHOLOGYHELOTHELPERHELPLESSHELTERSKELTER
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
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Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
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Tentative schedule 2013
April 142013 VMX Club Ride ndash Location TBA
May 182013 VMX Test amp Tune Day Location TBA
May 192013 VMX Season Opener - Location TBA
May 252013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
May 262013 Devilrsquos Lake Racing School Onoway AB
June 12013 Vintage Race or Test amp Tune ndash Location TBA
June 22013 Location TBA
June 292013 -VMX Test amp Tune Day
June 30 2013 ndash Location TBA
Aug 18 Vegreville Fun cup 1 and Ken Stevenson Fund Raiser One day race(AOTMX)
Aug 312013 VMX Test amp Tune Day ndash Location TBA
Sept 12013 VMX Race Round - Location TBA
Oct 52013 VMX Test amp Tune Day - Location TBA
October 62013 VMX Race (Final) - Location TBA
Other Races going on that you should know about
Alberta Vintage Flattrack Association
June 910th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
June 15 2013 Lloydminster Alberta
June 16 2013 Vegreville Alberta
July 1st 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Aug 2425th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
Sept 1415th 2013 Thorhild Alberta
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Sports February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
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Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
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So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 25
Continued on next page
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lost Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diary The Blue Penguin ConditionBy William Perry1947-2013
Is it a sin to fall in love with a nun
There is nothing wrong with falling for a nun And for the most part itrsquos not a sin to fall in love but what is a sin is not to try a Nun at least once in a life time Some would argue that falling for a Nun is a big no no in godrsquos eyes Oops Sorry I think some of you may
have the wrong end of the stick Allow me to explain
A lemony sun percolates through the mist on to a bird of prey above the steep vine-lined slopes We are in the Rhine Valley home of fairy-tale castles chocolate box-style chalets and Blue Nun
Self-guided wine tours fulfil the sensual travellerrsquos desire to feast eyes and taste buds - and discard brain cells - in the same trip Taffy and I are on the trail of Germanyrsquos much-maligned former party favourite which is battling to get back in fashion in the UK Comments from friends such as lsquoI keep a bottle in the fridge to tackle red wine stainsrsquo donrsquot help But with cheap direct flights on Ryanair to Hahn gateway to the Rhine and tales of fantastic scenery food and wine (not things Germany gets much of a good press for) our curiosity gets the better of us
Since Roman times the Rhine Valley has produced grapes on every spare acre In June 2002 Unesco designated the Upper Middle Rhine
Valley a World Heritage Site - definitely time to pay a visit Blue Nun Liebfraumilch (angelrsquos milk) was the UKrsquos top selling fruity white in the Sixties and Seventies only to become chief whipping girl of the Eightiesrsquo new wine snobs You know who I mean - we all know at least one - yes Irsquom talking about you Louie who and others dismissed it as a sickly meacutelange bland predictable and classless on the palate with hints of Abigailrsquos Party and a nasty suburban finish Although currently enjoying an upturn in sales its damaged reputation is hard to shift Curse those French wine snobs
According to many a wine critic Blue Nun has always been a superior Liebfraumilch - faint praise damned by the rider that this is akin to being Saudi Arabiarsquos finest downhill skier
The Langguth estate bought the brand in 1996 and its rejig of the standard Blue Nun - lowering the sugar content - has proved a success with UK sales tripling in five years to about 12000 bottles a day The grapes for the standard Blue Nun are grown by 200 vintners in Swiss Rheinhessenin a flat region dotted with the occasional tiny hillock
As my lifelong friend Sister Taffy a Catholic nun and I make our way along the German countryside the Honda GL1800 hums a quiet constant harmony It makes short work of the kilometres leaving us rested and able to enjoy to landscapes that stretch out before us
The first port of call on a whistlestop two-day tour is the estate of Michael Moebus head of the Blue Nun co-operative in Siefersheim We start by sipping their Sekt (German sparkling wine) while looking over the rolling plain with the occasional hamlet and the distinctive angular steeples poking towards the autumn sun The harvest is getting under way with machinery taking the place of basket-laden handpickers
The Sekt is made solely with Sylvaner grapes untypical in a region dominated by Riesling Dry and crisp with a hint of chloroform it seems an odd choice of drink for elevenses Taffy and I stumble out from a traditional Rheinhessen lunch - pumpkin soup lamb and fruit heavily garnished with local herbs and estate wines There is a light Weisser Burgunder for starters a punchy Portugieser - a type of grape nothing to do with Portugal - light red with the main course and coffee with dessert Unlike spitting wine experts wersquove been glugging away heartily so the coffee seems like a lifesaver
Feeling rather drowsy on the back of the
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
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We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 26The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
motorcycle Taffy recalls that the reason the burghers of nearby Hamelin would not pay off the Pied Piper for removing the townrsquos rats was the size of his fee lsquo And half the money would replenishTheir cellarrsquos biggest butt with Rhenishrsquo So effectively it was for love of Rhine wine (Rhenish) that Hamelin lost all its children
Locals and holidaymakers stroll and cycle along the river bank Huge barges head from Switzerland to Rotterdam and the North Sea White towers thrust through the trees while restored thirteenth-century weigh stations converted into heritage sites sit stolidly in the centre of the river
Soon we cross the ridge which separates the Rheingau and Mosel valleys descending towards the smaller River Mosel This tighter valley has birds of prey of all kinds - red kites kestrels and eagles - hovering over the vertiginously banked vines lsquoHow do they harvest these grapes on such perilous slopesrsquo we ask
lsquoBy not drinking before they startrsquo replies our guidebook Cheeky but makes sense
We take no such precautions Dinner is taken in a wonky Fachwerkhaus (wood beam and plaster) restaurant in Traben-Trarbach home of the Langguth estate We kick off with a flute of the
Blue Nun Sekt Apparently they do an lsquoeditionrsquo of this with 22-carat gold-leaf flakes floating inside ldquoFranklyrdquo Taffy admits shersquod take any solid they offer - ldquoI must either eat or fall asleep at the tablerdquo Fortunately a delicious salad laced with cured Bavarian ham and cheese and nose-twitching vinegary dressing turns up along with our quarry
So in the warmly glowing upper room of a seventeenth-century Traben-Trarbach restaurant rather than amid the harsh snobbery of London how does the revamped Blue Nun taste The great French proverb sums up my addled thoughts as the liquid trickles down my throat lsquoNothing equals the joy of the drinker except the joy of the wine in being drunkrsquo That could have been an Irish proverb as well
To accompany the skillet of pork in cream and mushroom sauce and Schupfnudeln (Swabian noodles) we try Blue Nun Merlot (peppery) and Riesling (lemony) - all of which leave a warm feeling in the stomach Then as the conver sation turns to dinner-party failures - and having never held one in my life - Taffy and I decided we had better try the standard Blue Nun again to get to grips with it properly And again and again until it has truly got to grips with us
Taffy and I lsquotryrsquo the sweet amber Eiswein with pudding Apparently it is made by crushing frost-frozen grapes thus concentrating the sugarfruit content - although Irsquod believe anything by this point I resolve that when we get home I will suggest my friends get a cheap flight hire a car (with a teetotal friend driving) and get drunk in beautiful Rhineland - which probably wonrsquot cost much more than a night out getting drunk in London Trust me on that one
Cometh the dawn cometh the hangover - a simple matter of the body not containing enough coffee All thoughts of touching alchohol again go Our motorcycle helmets feel tight on our pounding heads The doctor orders a brisk walk around the vineyards of the Langguth estate first with the lemony sun percolating through the mist and_ you get the picture
Lost Motorcycle Diaries February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 27The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONE
1st Prize Johnny Pag Motorcycle valued at $600000 supplied by Johnny Pag Motorcycles of Canada WC Distributing 1-780-881-5678 2nd Prize Apple iPad valued at $61900 Supplied by Apple
3rd Prize Lil Wiz bluetooth portable speaker valued at $10000 Donated by Sound City AVU
Canadian Legion of Riders Charity RaffleDraw July 14 2013 Rockinrsquo the Rink Meota SK at Midnight
Proceeds to the Veterans Unmarked Grave ProjectLottery Licence RR12-0391
Tickets $5 each
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
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Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 28The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
Suppliers are the lifeblood of companies We rely on the free
flowing of parts and material from our suppliers to our doors to do our work You can imagine how frustrating it is after having parts on back order for three months to get an update from your supplier saying the next ETA is another six months
away My customer wants to finish his bike get it up and running but he has been patiently waiting for me to get his parts in I scramble calling my competitors
I end up referring my customer to someone else who has the parts in stock on the shelf
For the most part my supplier is pretty good at keeping parts in stock Where things break down is when the parts are for a vintage bike when they are not for a simple Evo based Softail build New products new bikes styles and trends come along You donrsquot want your shelves empty but you donrsquot want to fill the shelves on a part that is gamble to find fate picked the long draw My suppliers have their own suppliers the manufactures who build and package the actual part Some factories only run certain parts at certain times some are
closed for months at times as everyone tries to keep the doors open in the long run during this recession
I can only hope my customer is satisfied that I was able to locate an alternative I lost out on this sale but hopefully he will remember me next time he needs a part
-bad Uncle Monkey
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 29The Busted Knuckle Chronicles SK News amp Events
SaskatchewanRide for Sight
We have a date of June 22 - 23 and will be held in the community of Elbow SK
This will be a weekend family orientated event
We are looking for volunteers
If you are interested in helping out contact Al Brewer through
2013 Events
Keeping Southern Saskatchewan Motorcycle Riders Informed
Volume 12 - Issue 1
1 January 2013 Date EventLocation Contact Date EventLocation Contact
19 Jan
PMS Potluck in January (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome) Parliament Community Church 4011 Pasqua St ndash 630 pm mailtocmathe90and9gmailcom
CMA Arlene
14-16 Jun
34th Annual St Victor Boogie Sylvan Valley Park St Victor SK
wwwstvictorboogiecom
SIR Larry
(306)355-2248
2 Feb
RMAI Annual Swap Meet Conexus Art Centre 10 am - 4 pm 200A Lakeshore Dr Regina SK
RMAI Kurt
(306)757-9877
22-23 Jun
Saskatchewan Ride For Sight Volunteers are still required Location TBA Email Al at newfiesasktelnet
CMC Al
(306)527-4278
13 Feb
Motorcycle Boot Camp Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
29 Jun
Boogie Fest Times TBA Carlyle SK
Trevor (306)577-1460
7 Mar
Garage Party Start time 630 pm Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
5-11 Aug
73rd Annual Sturgis Rally Sturgis SD
sturgiscom
2013 Rally (605)642-8166
11 May
Getem Out ndash Showem Off BBQ Times TBA Estevan SK
Keith (306)634-9754
17 Aug
Findlater Poker Run Leaves Press Box 11 Am- noon 909 Albert St Regina SK End at Arm River Rec Site SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
25 May
29th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Ride For The Breath Of Life Husky CarTruck stop Victoria Aveamp Fleet St Regina SK
Gordo 543-8936
15 Sep
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 2 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
25 May
Spring Bust Out Caledonian Curling Club 2225 Sandra Schmirler Way Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
28 Sep
RMAI Toy Run Toys R Us Leaves 100 pm sharp Regina SK
RMAI Greg
(306)596-0660
26 May
CMA Biker Blessing Place amp time - TBA Regina SK
CMA Arlene
If there is an event you know about and itrsquos not in this current edition please send me the following information 1 Name of the event 2 Location 3 Start amp end times 4 Contact name
and a phone number to captronsasktelnet
Thanks in advance for your assistancehellip Please stay safe when yoursquore out on the roads and have funhellip
1 Jun
BAD Rodeo (Bikers Against Diabetes) Times TBA Stanley Park SK
Keith (306)634-9754
9 Jun
Test Our Metal ndash Demo Day 1 Start time 900 am Prairie Harley Davidson 1355 McIntyre St Regina SK
Zena (306)522-1747
Created by Captain Ron captronsasktelnet Donison copy 2013
CAV ndash Canadian Army Veterans MU CMA ndash Christian Motorcycle Assoc HOG ndash Harley Owners Group CMC ndash Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers LOH ndash Ladies of Harley MJCA ndash Moose Jaw Cycle Assoc RMAI ndash Regina Motorcycle Assoc Inc SIR ndash Southern Independent Riders
Help Wanted Psychic You know where to apply
Donrsquot sweat the petty things and donrsquot pet the sweaty things
Adults are simply children with money
Beer The Reason I Get Up Each Afternoon
February 14 2013
Page 30
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National News WordsearchThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
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Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 31The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
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Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
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So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 32The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Support Our Troops Seadawg
Well folks here comes something you never saw coming Exactly that Coming out party yep mine I have been deep in the closet for many years only it is not the ldquoClosetrdquo most people think of
Ground Hog Day Bill Murrayrsquos Dark Humour about waking up day after day to the same nightmare sequence If I had to describe PTSD ( Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) that might be the simplest Day after day night after night a confusing mess of anger inappropriate reactions no feelings fear flashbacks anxiety panic attacks depression and agoraphobia all mixed in for really good measure It is like a buffet of mental health disasters Pick as many from the list as you would like and if left unchecked you will probably get them all battle addictions destroy your family life your career alienate your friends and become socially dysfunctional and we have not even got to the violence
That was the executive summary of about 26 years of hell and on Groundhog day 2013 I had my coming out party I met with a close group of family and friends many of whom had known I had issues many suspected others knew they were to close to the epi-center of the melt down
So if you have not figured it out I have some real serious mental health issues It is time to talk about it February 12th was Bellrsquos Letrsquos talk about it day It is a good start but guess what It is that hellip a start We need to talk We need to get out of the shadows Ok not we me I hellip Enough
So why this year Why after 26 years What
changes things so drastically Well the short answer Thai Thai Lady yellow lab brown eyes Dudley nose floppy ears and slobbery kisses and my service dog Psychiatric Service dog Heavy label though it fits
So with our Editor and this publication as media sponsor I am taking a really long walk to sanity and you will now get to follow along with me as I try and execute on one simple plan 505050 I am going to be doing a series of long walks an average of over a half marathon a day starting in Eastern Passage Nova Scotia The end point will be Ottawa 50 service dogs in 50 days for 50 vets with mental health issues
There is many details to be worked out we are currently short a motor home a road captain and a few motel rooms a little bit a food some good weather and good fortune So as we undertake this journey together I want you to contemplate
one thing It is a very simple question and it begs an answer It is the million dollar question that is driving this It cuts and cuts deep We will save the question for another issue it is complex There have been great minds who have been debating it for a very long time
But know this My dog saved my life my marriage and my relationships with my kids Not bad considering I only got her 6 months ago and that is another whole story just know we are a long way from Kansas now Dorothy
So why do you want to follow along My story has nothing to do with combat and everything to due with horrific hand to hand fighting with the Grim Reaper You will get to come along on a strange journey one in which I hopefully I get further down the road since it is a Long Walk to Sanity
So folks every time you hear the words PTSD Veterans homelessness and Suicide that they form the unholy trinity of the veterans world Nobody likes talking about them the bastard sons at the family picnic Stellar And I will talk about them I know the story I have been there and trust me first hand subject matter expertise leave me thinking I have been there enough for all of us
So folks cinch down the helmet adjust the shades this is about to blow your hair back
So please visit Paws for Thought see what we are about If you like the ideas then like the page I will show you later how we turn that into social change for a better Canada I know thatrsquos quite a leap for the guy with serious mental health issues We will get there
Cya Next weekhelliptill then remember Crazy people take the Psychopath thru the forest Aye Seadawg
Paws fur Thoughthellip or what happens when you spend to long walking and thinkingFebruary 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 33The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Lifestyles
WHAT DO YOUR CLOTHES SAY ABOUT YOUBy Lisa Christie Perry
Clothing choices are rarely neutral and our inner secrets can be read in our choices Coco Chanel once said lsquoIf a woman is badly dressed itrsquos the dress wersquoll notice but if she is impeccably dressed itrsquos the woman herself wersquoll noticersquo
I came across this article in the Huffington Post last year - httpwwwhuffingtonpostca20120928clothing-colour-personality-_n_1924156html
The piece talked about the connection of clothes and personality
To take the article a little further and more specifically I want to focus on women
It has long been said that clothes make the man But it seems that what women wear can give a powerful insight into who they are too
Clinical psychologists - yes those people have claimed for years that our wardrobe decisions tell others about the secret desires that we are trying to hide
Too much cleavage (BC Premier Christy Clark knows what I talkingrsquo about) suggests you are power hungry and keen for control while over-the-top jewellery implies you are insecure and may have financial difficulties
What if I said Your clothes reveal what is really going on internally Your thoughts and feelings are laid bare in the closet and you just have to look for them
Now there are always plenty of wardrobe consultants who would tell you what and what not to wear as they describe the errors women typically make when buying clothes
Many women fall into the trap of only buying designer labels wearing office clothes all the time or simply buying too much
Another typical problem is getting stuck in a style rut defined as having not changed your look for the past five years or more Thatrsquos right those 80s headbands
donrsquot look good girl
Meanwhile wearing too much jewellery could be an attempt to tell others you are rich but actually implies that you are having money problems
Cleavage-exposing clothes such as those favoured by actress Christina Hendricks are about feeling powerful and in control and ndash perhaps unsurprisingly ndash knowing people will be looking at you Irsquom a personal fan of Christina
Women who button up their clothes are actually telling their boss that femininity means weakness not power while high heels can make women appear less intelligent but also inspire confidence by making the wearer as tall as their male colleagues
And if you often find yourself in jeans and trainers with unkempt hair beware
Far from enjoying some downtime you may
be overly identifying with motherhood and suppressing other parts of yourself possibly out of guilt or exhaustion
A young girl choosing a short skirt could be an attention seeker while an older woman doing the same is having difficulty accepting that she is a grown-up
All of our behaviours from the food we eat to the men we date are motivated by internal factors
Why is it any different with the clothes we buy and the way we buy them All you need to do is track your shopping habits or note the styles in your wardrobe to identify the patterns
It is then that you can make real change and find a wardrobe to match the new and improved you
To get yourself out of a fashion rut mix things up introducing contrasts such as a gold belt for an all-black outfit or something that makes a statement such as bright heels
Now one thing that really helps us girls is to go on a media diet to restrict their exposure to images that damage their self-esteem Out grow fashion magazines with pictures of airbrushed size-zero models which tell us yoursquore not good enough Horse Hockey
Ladies we are manipulated all the time - encouraged to buy the clothes someone else loves and told to choose a famous role model and observe how she dresses
We can do better than that and why Because we are worth it
Donrsquot let anyone tell you who you are and how you should be packaging it
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 34
Mark MullenArt
As you can see Belt Drive Bettyrsquos office is fully decked out with Sons Of Anarchy AND SHE LOVES IT Thanks so much to Mark and his mother Kristina for making it happen Visit Markrsquos site at httpmarkmullenartcom
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles WyzWmn
Western Author WisdomFor one who reads there is no limit to the number of lives that may be lived for fiction biography and history offer inexhaustible numbers of lives in many parts of the world in all periods of time
ndash Louis LrsquoAmour
Dutch WisdomA handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains
ndash Dutch proverb
WyzWmnrsquos Words to the Wise
wyzwmncomwyzwmnswords
Be Part of the Canadian Coast to Coast Celebration
Raising Awareness and Funds for the fight against all Womenrsquos Cancers
Help us cross the nation to reach our goal of raising funds and awareness for all Womenrsquos Cancers Research We encourage and welcome your support
This event is open to all riders Join the ride for a segment or the entire rally
Follow us on facebookcomRallyOfHope
Facing noise bylaws that single out motorcycles
Contact MODEL for assistance no matter what province in
Canada you live inwwwmodeledmontoncom
Not A Member
Join BDBTODAY
beltdrivebettycomnot-a-member-join-us
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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More than just News
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 35The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Poetry MB News amp Events
Motorcycle PoetryRain amp more rain melts the snow but geeze what a mess Hope allrsquos well in your worlds )
ldquoItrsquos Only Februaryrdquo is at war with ldquoItrsquos Finally Februaryrdquo
The snow has turned to rain amp the runoff is making little rivers down the driveway
It is not so subtle in some spots amp in others one doesnrsquot see the little caverns amp tunnels under the ice
The beauty of winter wonderland is now becoming a dirty grey muddy mess
And the days are still so long but yeah itrsquos Only Feb
Then the sun comes out amp all is forgiven oh sweet Itrsquos Finally February
Our faces look upwards amp we soak it all in like needy children
We hunger for more amp our spirits fall as quickly as the clouds cover the sun again
And we remember what time of year it is
It is easier somehow for me to not worry about riding when it is December or January for the most part you simply just Canrsquot
But in February I am torn between Desire amp Distaste
The weather is so unpredictable the mud is everywhere the ice is still holding onto the ground with its tenacious little claws amp oh look Itrsquos gonna snow again
But then in that moment of absolute brilliance the sun reaffirms itrsquos own particular brand of hope again amp one sees the beauty of the blue sky amp bare pavementand the mind shifts gears to bike prep
And the hands grab a raincoat again
It may Only be February but itrsquos Finally here
Later Kate B
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 36The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Q What is the difference between a PhD in mathematics and a large pizzaA A large pizza can feed a family of four
Q What is the difference between a mathematician and a philosopherA The mathematician only needs paper pencil and a trash bin for his work - the philosopher can do without the trash bin
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 37The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
ldquoNEWrdquo LOCATION Starting and ending at the Knights of Columbus Center (2401 Columbus Drive) in South Windsor ON ndash
REGISTRATION DETAILS to follow when available
SAME EVENT PLAN AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS MARK YOUR CALENDARS
bull Registration amp Breakfast Buffet starting at 900ambull Poker Ride from 1100am to 315pm to 5 designated Poker Stopsbull Buffet Dinner at the Columbus Center at 400pmbull Meal Only Tickets $25 each (With the purchase of 2 tickets this will give you a $20 receipt for tax purposes)bull Festivities 5050 Chinese Auction and Door Prizes to follow dinnerbull Pledges Always welcomed as we also have prizes scaled to pledges collected for the event These could be in Gas Cards Costco Cards Wal-Mart Cards or Zehrs Cards
For more information visit httpwwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
DONrsquoT MISS THIS 5TH ANNUAL EVENT
We welcome your club to Georgian Bay Thunder Weekend 2013 wwwcommunityreachcathunderhtml
The event is taking place on July 12 13 and 14 2013 in beautiful Little Lake Park in Midland There will be music camping and a refreshment tent in the park on Friday night The 5th annual fundraising ride takes place on Saturday July 13 2013 and the day includes Brag amp Buff vendors free draws and prizes donated snacks and lunch for the riders and an evening concert with refreshment tent On the Sunday riders are invited to meet at the band shell and head out for scenic Southern Georgian Bay casual rides
We are asking your club to be involved by
Riding with us Put a club booth ndash see form attached Visit us at the SuperShow Jan 4-6 2013 Tell vendors about our event
Your support fosters volunteerism and community involvement It ensures that individuals families and seniors who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and those with no other means of transportation receive the services they need Please share our Georgian Bay Thunder event information with your chapter members and consider posting a link to our event on your chapter website Questions Contact Jessica at volunteercommunityreachca
3 ways to have fun with men1 Tell him that this girl he likes wants a kiss
2 Take out the batteries on the
remote and then tell him that a Football game is on
3 Wait till the first two are complete then innocently tell him that you thought he knew better
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 38The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events Jokes
Alvinston Motorcycle Swap Meet
Sunday March 3rd 201310am - 3pm
Alvinston Community Center ComplexLocated approx 45 minutes from three major centers
London Sarnia and Chatham at the crossroads of Hwy 79 and Hwy 80
The Arena is located on the North Side of town off Hwy 79 (Nauvoo Road) at Morrell St
For those taking the 402 Take exit 44 proceed approx 16 kms South through Town of Watford to Alvinston
For more information contact Ken or Kathey MacDonald 3787 Confederation Line RR 1 Wyoming Ontario N0N 1T0519-845-0239 or ontariochildridingbeltyahoocaShow day 519-331-1615 or arena 519-898-2150
10 X 10 Spaces $40 Table spaces $25 Set up time 8am -10amBook early with your pre-payment
General Admission $5 Children under 12 Free with a parentFood and Refreshments available through the arena confectionery
One day at a local buffet a man suddenly called out ldquoMy sonrsquos choking He swallowed a quarter Help Please anyone Help rdquo
A man from a nearby table stood up and announced that he was quite experienced at this sort of thing He stepped over with almost no look of concern at all wrapped his arms around the boyrsquos abdomen and squeezed Out popped the quarter The man then went back to his table as though nothing had happened
ldquoThank you Thank you rdquo the father cried ldquoAre you a paramedic rdquo ldquoNo rdquo replied the man ldquoI work for the IRS rdquo
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 39The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
Letrsquos RIDEAn annual charity motorcycle ride in support of the
SickKids Foundation at the Hospital for
Sick Children being diagnosed with andor who are living with
lupus
All proceeds go directly to the head of the Pediatric Lupus Clinic at the Hospital for
Sick Children
Where The Stampede Ranch 226 Woodlawn Rd W Guelph
Registration fee $25 Receive a custom patch and lunch after the
ride courtesy of The Stampede Ranch
Donrsquot ride There are plenty of other ways to participate
Find us at the International Motorcycle in Toronto March 16th amp 17th 2013
Please visit wwwrideforlupusca to register or
email rideforlupuscangmailcom
All are welcomeSaturday May 11th 2013 930 am
Rain date May 25th rain or shine
5050 Draw bull Silent Auction
Your momma so fatWhen she hauls butt she has to make two trips
When she dances she makes the band skip
When she was diagnosed with the flesh eating disease the doctor gave your momma 13 years to live
She puts mayonnaise on aspirin
Her butt has its own congressman
Her cereal bowl came with a lifeguard
When she goes to the zoo the elephants throw your momma peanuts
Her high school graduation picture was an aerial photograph
Her driverrsquos license says ldquoPicture continued on other siderdquo
The back of her neck looks like a pack of hot dogs
ldquoPlace Your Ad Hererdquo is printed on each of your
mommarsquos butt cheeks
All the restaurants in town have signs that say ldquoMaximum Occupancy 240 Patrons OR Your Mommardquo
When she ran away they had to use all four sides of the milk carton
When she gets in an elevator it HAS to go down
She was born with a silver shovel in her mouth
Shersquos got smaller fat women orbiting around her
When I yell ldquoKool-Aidrdquo she comes crashing through the wall
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 40The Busted Knuckle Chronicles ON News amp Events
2013 ldquoRide For MSrdquo - September 21 2013Itrsquos that time of year to get plans in place for the 5th Annual Ride for MS We would like to repeat last year if not surpassing it
YOUR HELP WOULD BE GRACIOUSLY APPRECIATED IN ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS
EVENT SPONSOR We need the support of businesses in the community to help us with set up costs and advertising costs Your support will help to maintain the quality and integrity this event has created in the past 4 years You will be joining other sponsors such as Dominion Golf Club amp Dining Room the MS Society (Windsor-Essex Chapter) and others The Sponsorship Fee is $300 or the equivalent in Auction Gift Items (Gift Basket Gift Cards etc) Sponsorship is needed early in the preparation process of an event for inclusion in print advertising that is done well in advance of the event
If interested please contact Shar Good by April 1st by e-mail at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 for further information or to discuss arrangements
DONATION OF DOOR PRIZES OR ITEMS FOR AUCTION Tickets are sold for the Auction Items The Door Prize items are drawn for the Riders and Passengers At registration they are each given a ticket and the draw is while the group is out riding Your Firmrsquos name will be prominently displayed on the gift as well as the table cards placed on each table Any donations of Gift Baskets Gift Cards Tangible Items or Restaurant Certificates make for an excellent donation All donations are greatly appreciated
You will be approached in person or by phone
by myself or a representative of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo in either July or August This letter is to give us the opportunity to be considered when deciding on budget spending
SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT BY WAY OF A PERSONAL PLEDGE
A big part of the ldquoRide for MSrdquo event is to raise awareness and raise pledges All funds raised stay local to the MS Society (Wds-Essex Chapter) to subsidize the purchases of wheel chairs lifts wheel chair batteries walkers and so much more for those who are in financial hardship and need these items If you would like to make a pledge it would be appreciated if you could contact Shar Good by email at shar54xplornetca or by phone (519) 798-3858 by June 1st to make arrangements to collect your pledge Pledges can be accepted by Cash Cheque VISA or MC You will be provided a tax receipt for any pledge made over $20
RespectfullyShar GoodldquoRide for MSrdquo Event Co-creator amp Event PlannerPO Box 352 900 Hale StreetStoney Point ONN0R 1N0
Lone Wolf Clubhouse Member wwwlonewolfclubhousecomride-for-msphp
MS Society of Canada Membership and Communications Volunteerwwwmssocietycachaptersessexcommunity
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
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Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 41The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Come out and check out or new location Thursday February 21st 2013 bull Time 700 PM-800 PM
First Church of the Nazarene 92 Ottawa Street North Hamilton OntarioFood and beverages will be provided
Hope to see you there
ON News amp Events
Saturday May 11 2013
1pmmdash4pm
Steelcraft Clemmer 446 Albert St Waterloo N2J 4A1
BBQ ∙ PRIZES ∙ RAFFLES 5050 DRAW ∙ AND MORE
11STST AANNUALNNUAL MMOTORCYCLEOTORCYCLE
SHOW SHOW SHINESHINE
Proceeds from the event will benefit For more information
Don Fitzsimmons at don_fitzhotmailcom or
Harvey Schmidt at hehabellnet
CMC Chapter 046mdashKitchener Waterloo
amp
HAMILTON BIKERrsquoS CHURCH OPEN HOUSEFebruary 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 42The Busted Knuckle Chronicles QC News amp Events
Donald Trump Friarrsquos Club RoastOn October 15 2004 shortly before his wedding to model Melania Knauss Donald Trump was roasted at the Friarrsquos Clubrsquos 100th anniversary bash in New York City Regis Philbin led a panel of friends in razzing the Donald among them comedian Susie Essman
ldquoI know what Melania sees in yourdquo she joked ldquoA billion dollars and high cholesterolrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 43
PsychiatristsvsBartendersEver Since I Was A Child Irsquove Always Had A Fear Of Someone Under My Bed At Night
So I Went To A Shrink And Told Him lsquoIrsquove got problems Every time I go to bed I think therersquos somebody under it Irsquom scared I think Irsquom going crazyrsquo
lsquoJust put yourself in my hands for one yearrsquo said the shrink lsquoCome talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fearsrsquo lsquoHow much do you chargersquo lsquoEighty dollars per visitrsquo replied the doctor lsquoIrsquoll sleep on itrsquo I said Six months later the doctor met me on the street lsquoWhy didnrsquot you come to see me about those fears you were havingrsquo he asked lsquoWell Eighty bucks a visit three times a
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events
Continued on next page
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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More than just News
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Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
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So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 44
week for a year is an awful lot of money A bartender cured me for $10 I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickuprsquo lsquoIs that sorsquo With a bit of an attitude he said lsquoand how may I ask did a bartender cure yoursquo lsquoHe told me to cut the legs off the bed Ainrsquot nobody under there nowrsquo Forget The ShrinksHave A Drink amp Talk To A Bartender
Submitted By Kevin Flatrud
ldquoA prime candidate for natural deselectionrdquo
ldquoDonated his brain to science before he was done using itrdquo
ldquoGates are down the lights are flashing but the train isnrsquot comingrdquo
ldquoHas 2 brains one is lost the other is out looking for itrdquo
ldquoIf he were any more stupid hersquod have to be watered twice a weekrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NB News amp Events February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
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Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
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offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 45A Young Coprsquos Perspective
By Kathryn Perry
BCrsquos autopsy rate woefully low
Itrsquos an astonishing fact in these murky times that only 11 of the corpses police deal with are autopsied This canrsquot possibly be adequate A glance at autopsy rates elsewhere confirms this suspicion Among developed countries 50 is about average In Sweden itrsquos nearly 90
The low autopsy rate means that murders then go undetected and unsolved
Why canrsquot more bodies be autopsied It boils down basically to a question of staffing Experts are few and thinly scattered across the country and BC as of right now only a handful are fully qualified to perform autopsies and even less of those are professors of forensic medicine for whom doing autopsies is a sideline Some prefectures have only one qualified medical investigator Any serious reform will involve first of all a vigorous program to train the necessary personnel in sufficient numbers
If one were to choose a single core responsibility of the Province it would probably be the prevention of violence Protecting people from homicide could not be more intimately related to the origins of and the justification for government So how come we donrsquot talk much about how poorly or well we are doing at it In the early 1960s it was typical for Canadian police to solve 90 to 95 per cent of all murders The figures for recent years after a long and steady decline are generally below 80 per cent in one year 2008 the clearance rate dipped to slightly below 70 per cent
Numbers released in June by the CCJS show that Canadian investigators enjoyed a good performance in 2010 by recent standards clearing 753 per cent of homicides A homicide is normally ldquoclearedrdquo by laying a charge against a perpetrator or by the mere identification of one for cases in which no arrest is possible (murder-suicides or self-defence killings for example) An odd feature of the decline in
A Young Cops Perspective Murder We Are Writing in BC
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 46
Ontariorsquos PremierMotorcycle Publication
Free Digital Subscription wwwthemotorcycletimesca
More than just News
11-times a year
Oooooohhhh A Fire TruckA fire fighter is working on the engine outside the station when he notices a little girl next door in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off of the side and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle
The girl is wearing a firefighterrsquos helmet and has the wagon tied to a dog and a cat The fire fighter walks over to take a closer look ldquoThat sure is a nice fire truckrdquo the fire fighter says with admiration
ldquoThanksrdquo the little girl says The fire fighter looks a little closer and notices the girl has tied the wagon to the dogrsquos collar and to the catrsquos testicles
ldquoLittle partnerrdquo the fire fighter says ldquoI donrsquot want to tell you how to run your fire truck but if you were to tie that rope around the catrsquos collar I think you could go fasterrdquo The little girl says ldquoYoursquore probably right but then I wouldnrsquot have a siren
homicide clearances is that it does not appear to bear any relationship to overall homicide rates which peaked in the mid-1970s and have been dropping ever since Police are simply solving slightly fewer of the homicides they are presented with every year irrespective of how violent the social environment is
This is not necessarily bad news We want murder files to be closed by the police through legitimate means with the suspects identified accurately Perhaps the 95 per cent clearance rates of the mid-1960s reflect a pre-Charter of Rights era in which it was easier to finagle a truncheon into the investigative process But there is no sharp change in the data that one might associate with a more active rights-oriented judiciary and contemporary cops donrsquot like to lean on the Charter as an excuse
In fact the homicide of a woman has 16 times the likelihood (expressed in odds) of being cleared as that of a man and that of an Aboriginal victim has 18 times that of a non-Aboriginal one Plug situational factors into the model however and the race and gender effects disappear
For persons killed at home versus those killed elsewhere the odds ratio is a whopping 24 For rural homicides versus urban itrsquos 19 And the method of killing makes a big difference Compared to handgun homicides long-gun killings have 22 times stronger odds of being cleared beatings and stranglings three times and stabbings 38 times
Although the rate of homicide has been declining over the past 20 years quite significantly the unsolved murders have risen
To be sure if BC and Quebec have cleverer better-organized gangs than everyone elsemdashwhich seems possible even likelymdasha logistic regression model that treats all gang murders the same would fail to capture that (Regression is in general a finicky procedure)
There is too much information available online and by watching crime TV that empowers those with murder in their minds to cover their tracks Our system only because of staffing is allowing more murderers to get away with it
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles A Young Coprsquos Perspective February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 47Letrsquos CONGAThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 48The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
by Lisa Christie Perry
Have you ever felt like life has you on a treadmill that is going faster and faster almost out of control Has someone in your family recently lost their job Are you struggling with family conflict Or are you a single-parent working harder and harder trying to make a difference in your childrsquos life These are difficult issues that at times may involve weighty decisions As your head swims in clouds of indecision what can you do to keep your head above water Perhaps you just need to stop and smell the roses
ldquoStop and smell the rosesrdquo is an expression that means to physically and mentally slow down and stop in order to appreciate the smaller things in life that bring joy to your heart Those ldquosmaller thingsrdquo are not inconsequential or valueless items Many times the smaller things are what actually prompted you to make major decisions or to prioritize items in your life Recalling things that help you touch base with life could be as simple as a babyrsquos smile or observing a breathtaking sunset There are many ways to smell your roses Perhaps a day for yourself at the spa a nature walk or just sitting
and going through old photo albums will stir your senses For me all those work I mostly tap into my love of motorcycles and go for a ride
To touch base with those roses in your life you may want to take a break from your regular routine For instance a mother might be overwhelmed by her household duties by placing an unrealistic burden on herself and family by insisting on an immaculately clean home However when she takes time out of her routine to visit an old friend that recently has lost her child in a car accident she sees things a little differently I speak from experience on this example
Reflecting on my friendrsquos loss essentially stopping to smell the roses results in the realization that a clean home means nothing without a family to live in it Her family not the house should always be the priority Now the pressure of keeping a perfect home is no longer an issue Although this is a
fictional example I think you get the point
I am also a firm believer in walking to alleviate daily stress A regular walking program can reduce your stress hormones blood pressure and overall mood The best part of walking though is seeing up close the things you donrsquot see when driving Walking is a great way to stop and smell the roses While walking along a country path I recently saw two deer a groundhog a black squirrel three cows and two horses There was a certain tranquility amidst the thickets of green leaves and trees that daily life was missing Stopping to smell the roses did not get rid of my problems However it has contributed to an inner calmness and a clearer focus on what really is important If I can get that from walking then I had better invest in a better pair of walking shoes
Health amp Fitness
Overloaded Stop and Smell the ExhausthellipI mean roses )
Continued on Next Page
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 49The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Health amp Fitness
So what about you Will you stop to smell the roses too I sure hope so Jump off your treadmill into an exhilarating and refreshing experiencemdashfind and smell the roses meant for you today
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say lsquoIrsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution
By writing this article is about the quest for slow My quest It reminds me of all the elements required Itrsquos borne out of my own desire to stop slow down a bit and get off the treadmill of being continually busy We share our experiences with a hope that our discoveries also benefit others and together we can learn to give up the habit of being constantly busy slow down a little and smell the roses
Have you ever noticed how often these days when someone asks us how we are we say Irsquove been busyrsquo or something similar As though this is something to be proud of a badge of honour that shows wersquore making a significant contribution How much of our days are filled with doing Where is the space for just beingrsquo What is the cost of the constant busynessrsquo in our relationships our health the level of fun in our lives Some questions
bull When was the last time you spent time reflecting on what is most important to you in your life looked at the big picture instead of
being caught up in the daily detailbull When was the last time you took time out and did something indulgent
just for youbull How much time is built into your week for reflection and for rechargingbull We live in a world where we tend to feel guilty for doing nothing and cram so much into our lives that we leave no time to truly relax and reflect Start giving yourself permission on a regular basis to sit and do nothing more than just think Itrsquos only when we get off the treadmill of stressed-out and busy that we can start to hear our intuition and life begins to flow Some exercises
bull Take half a day or a day off to just reflect Enjoy it Do the activities in the other freebie articles vision values and spend some time figuring out what is really important to you and what is just mere clutter
I am currently evaluating my activities based on the following 4 quadrants and you might find them useful too
bull Things that I love to do that also make me money spend the most time here
bull Things that I donrsquot much like to do but are a necessary part of my business (eg they make me money) look for opportunities to delegate set up systems that get them done quickly with less effort
bull Things that I love to do that donrsquot make me money (passions time out contribution) enjoy them and donrsquot feel guilty spending some time here
bull Things that I donrsquot like to do and donrsquot make me money (time wasters shouldsrsquo) kick to touch Note You can replace money with any other measure you wish to use contribution health just use your common-sense to tweak where necessary
bull Make a list of 10 daily pleasures that would bring you joy Start incorporating these into your life including any that feel far too indulgent We only live once after all and I know I certainly wouldnrsquot want to go out having denied myself simple pleasures because I was just too busy
bull Remind yourself that therersquos plenty of time to get everything important done I am effortlessly achieving all that I need to todayrsquo Reframe how you think about the day and how busy itrsquos going to be and yoursquoll find that suddenly miraculously days just seem to get easier and less busy
Enjoy some reflecting relaxing and relishing time I know I will
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 50The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
ANNUAL MAHONE BAY TOY RUN Saturday September 7 2013
Leaving Three Churches Parking Lot Mahone Bay ndash 100 pm Procession lead by SANTA through beautiful Mahone Bay to
Riverport and along the Lahave River to BridgewaterEVERYONE WELCOME
SALVATION ARMY accepting donations of Toys School Supplies Cash etcSponsored by Maritime Motorcycle
Touring AssociationFor Information contact
Reid Crouse 902-543-0425 Cell- 541-0942 reidcrouseeastlinkcaEmerson Schofield 902-582-1326 Cell- 690-5553 emersonsliveca
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 51The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events
Country Rockers Rik Reese amp Neon Highway selected to open for
Bluegrass Legend Ricky SkaggsThe Moncton based countryrock show demonstrate their versatility as theyrsquove opened for acts varying from Alabama and Toby Keith to rock legends Nazareth and The Stampeders and now Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs The added show takes place on July 4th 2013 in Canso Nova Scotia during StanFest wwwstanfestcom
ldquoPeople need to see Rik Reese amp Neon Highway live They are all about the live showrdquo--Casey Clarke CMT Hostwwwrikreesecom
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 52The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 53
Attention ALL NON Profits amp Riding ClubsThe Busted Knuckle Chronicles amp Belt Drive Betty Media
offer you many FREE ways to market your event Through our Online Events Calendars that are highly shareable
our mobile app that works on over 2200 different phones through our Facebook amp Twitter Network and most importantly right here in the newspaper
We are Canadarsquos ONLY Weekly Newspaper for the Canadian Riding Communityamp wersquod love to promote your event
So what are you waiting for Get your event information into us today
Send us your stories posters and information and wersquoll help spread the wordWe canrsquot promote what we donrsquot have
They call our language the mother tongue because the father seldom gets to speak
ldquoI heard you missed school yesterdayrdquoldquoNot a bitrdquo
Therersquos one thing good about being poor - its inexpensive
Summer must be over My neighbour just returned my lawn furniture
ldquoHow is your wife getting along on her reducing dietrdquoldquoFine She vanished last nightrdquo
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles NS Events February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 54The Busted Knuckle Chronicles PEI NS Events
The ProposalOne evening a young woman came home from a date rather sad She told her mother ldquoAnthony proposed to me an hour agordquoldquoThen why are you so sadrdquo her mother asked
ldquoBecause he also told me he is an atheist Mom he doesnrsquot even believe therersquos a HellrdquoHer mother replied ldquoMarry him anyway Between the two of us wersquoll show him just how wrong he isrdquo
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 55The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
By William Perry1943-2013
The Justice Ministry in BC has issued an unusual public warning about a female high-risk violent offender whorsquos been released from jail 23-year-old Kayla Bourque plans to live in Vancouver
In September 2009 Bourque was convicted of killing animals causing unnecessary pain and suffering or
injury to animals
In March 2012 she was found guilty of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose but charges of possessing child pornography were stayed She was sentenced to one month in jail and three years of probation
She expressed an interest in harming other people The branch said Bourque has also offended violently against people is being closely monitored by authorities and has 46 court-ordered conditions she must follow Among thoseBourque has a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am and isnrsquot allowed to access social networking sites
Bourque is also forbidden from possessing any weapons including knives or other bladed instruments except to prepare food and must stay away from people under age 18
The petite 130 pound woman studied criminology and psychology at Simon Fraser University last year
Prof Rob Gordon who heads the criminology department at SFU said the university called police after another student told a teaching assistant that Bourque mentioned some of her crimes and that she may have spoken about her fantasies of killing a homeless person
Bourque was admitted to the psychiatric unit at Burnaby General Hospital before being convicted of killing animals and jailed he said
Bourque was adopted as a child from an orphanage in Romania and lived in Prince George before moving to Burnaby to attend university
But herersquos the thing -
Individuals become killers when they become so frustrated and the rage inside them becomes so intense that they finally take out their hurt on other living beings Serial Killers usually feel incapable of dealing with everyday situations They may have deep seated issues with authority and feel that they have been badly treated or treated unfairly This leads to a growing anger which may manifest itself in the act of killing the type of person who they feel has caused them trouble - who is the source of their problems They may start with animals and find that the act of killing gives them a sense of power which they often donrsquot have and gives them relief That relief is short lived and leads to further killings Moving from animals to humans quite often happens They are all to some degree mental ill and need help to find other ways of dealing with their feelings of inadequacy
Kayla Bourque has an ldquoescalating criminal historyrdquo Quite clearly she is a disturbed young lady and is obviously in need of help So of course our system abandons her I dare say we have learnt little from the Missing Womenrsquos Inquiry and even when an individual Kayla is identified as a high risk she is not helped and will not be until she actually kills a human-being
A Coprsquos Perspective NS Events
ldquoA Coprsquos Perspective How to become a serial killer BC StyleFebruary 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 56The Busted Knuckle Chronicles
Reviewed by Ken Aiken
The opening chapter of Heavy Duty Attitude is prefaced with a newspaper clipping in The Guardian dated 15 May 2009 about the fatal stabbing of a nightclub ldquosecurityrdquo guard and another about a retaliatory biker brawl on June 8 The first book in The Brethren trilogy is immediately tied to the first when Iain Parke a journalist for The Guardian and author of Heavy Duty People gets invited to meet with the new president of The Brethren MC
The writing is convincing Obviously the real-life author is a rider and intimately familiar with outlaw clubs but the first-person technique of assuming the main character role and inclusion of a real bookmdashHeavy Duty People ISBN 9780956161512mdashinto a work of fiction becomes only the first step in blurring the line between fact and fantasy The story is action packed the plot tight and the reader doesnrsquot know what is going to happen next There are opposing sides and shifting alliances both inside the club and out combined with that of an unknown player and a journalist caught in the middle Like any good mystery or spy thriller there are unexpected twists and you feel like you can almost but not quite grasp the thread running through the story as suspense builds towards the climax
British 1er clubs formed a bit later than those in the US but the author follows
the historical timeline for the consolidation of independent clubs into chapters of international organizations and creates an amalgam from various incidents during the ldquobiker warsrdquo of the last couple of decades In reality over a 150 people died in the conflicts between the Hellrsquos Angels and the Rock Machine in Montreal the Hellrsquos Angelrsquos clubhouse in Copenhagen was attacked with an anti-tank rocket and AK-47rsquos in 1996 the Warwickshire chapter of the Outlaws MC gunned down a Hells Angel member in 2007 and there have been car bombings Iain Parke fictionalizes all of these events and brings them together to create a very compelling adventure story that smacks of authenticity
This is the second book in The Brethren trilogy The first was Heavy Duty People a novel so convincing that it has frequently been reviewed as being a biographical novel based on prison interviews with former Brethren president Martin ldquoDamagerdquo Robertson Although the second book is a sequel and certain elements and characters link them each stands completely on their own and each has a distinct style of writing In fact I read the second before opening the first The final book Heavy Duty Trouble has been released and it doesnrsquot disappoint Personally I recommend ordering all three books and setting aside some personal time ndash you wonrsquot want to put them down
Heavy Duty Attitude
Iain Parke copy 2011ISBN 9780956161536 bad-presscouk 223 pages
Product Reviews
Heavy Duty Attitude When Fact and Fiction BlurFebruary 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 57The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
BMG Pioneer Pants Cold Weather Comfort Without WiresReviewed by Ken Aiken
When the weather is cold and nasty but you still want to ride yoursquoll probably wish that you had a pair of BMG Pioneer pants to slip on BMG stands for British Motorcycle Gear and riders on the other side of the pond get plenty of damp chilly days that would strand most Canadian riders in the garage The solution is proper gear that keeps you warm and dry
Pioneer pants are rated all-season but even with the zip-out Thermolite layer I have to classify them as being 3 season simply because I canrsquot imagine wearing something this warm during the summer However during those long months between September and May the Pioneer pants are as good as any electrically heated gearmdashperhaps even better since they donrsquot drain the battery and therersquos no umbilical cord tethering you to the bike
Testing them during October (without the liner) wasnrsquot quite enough so I wore them x-country skiing and snowmobiling With the liner I was comfortable at -27degC (-16degF) with a strong wind blowing I think this is good enough for 9999 of motorcyclists I rode in the rain but not for hours of the heavy stuff nor did I slide down pavement to test the abrasion resistance - therersquos a limit as to how far Irsquoll deliberately test gear
Pioneer pants are constructed of 500-denier Cordura nylon with reflective Lumidex on the
outside of the upper thigh and 3M reflective piping on front pocket and cuff zippers They have a hydrophilic membrane between the liner and outer fabric that allows water vapor to escape but doesnrsquot allow water through its molecular structure There are thigh and knee pockets for Knox Traumalite armor (included) and a double layer of Cordura on the seat and knees The fly is gusseted zippered and has a storm flap with Velcro The cuffs have 12-inch YKK zippers and Velcro cinch straps with D-rings The snap waist has an elastic belt with two cinch straps Two zippered slash front pockets a rear zipper for attachment to BMG jackets and a belt D-ring for clipping keys or sunglasses The Thermolite liner zips to the pants at the waist and cuff straps with metal snaps secure to loops Pioneer pants are available in waist sizes 23-46 and inseam 28-37 inches Black is the only color option
I especially like gear that can also be used for other things As such I have to classify these as being motorcyclesnowmobileski pants that are suitable for any cold wet activity thatrsquos not aquatic This product is a very good design that uses excellent materials and has fine workmanship Itrsquos made in China which explains why such a quality product can be sold for only $229
BMG14365 Janal Way San Diego CA 92129 (800) 432-9004 wwwbritishmotorcyclegearcom
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 58The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Product Reviews
Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Glove Cold ComfortReviewed by Ken Aiken
Oil and bug-stained they no longer lie flat but thatrsquos okay because over the years theyrsquove become like a second skin You might loan your jacket or give the shirt off your back but your gloves are contoured to your hands alone My cherished pair is nothing more than tough ranch gloves of elk hide sewn together with the addition of a simple metal snap at the wrist Not so good for cold-weather riding though
Imagine a pair of ranch gloves designed for cold-weather motorcycling touring Line the gloves with knitted 100 pure merino wool and add a windproof fabric sandwiched between the wool and deerskin back of the glove Add an oversized gauntlet to prevent frigid air from rushing up your jacket sleeve and a wrist strap Just in case cover the knuckles with a strip of TF3 foam armor and partially reinforce the elk hide palms with a second layer Since these are motorcycle
gloves it only makes sense to place a thin squeegee on the left thumb for clearing goggles or a face shield No itrsquos not your imagination Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Goves do exist
Anyone crazy enough to motorcycle across Siberia in the dead of winter is hardcore in my opinion Andy Goldfine founder of Aerostich and Ride To Work Day is not an armchair designer Every enhancement to the basic Elkskin Ropers has been carefully and judiciously crafted for both function and comfort It took two years and a dozen prototypes to achieve this degree of perfection Made in the USA by the company that produced the original Roper gloves (and to the same tough ranch standards) they are a Riderwearhouse exclusivemdashyou canrsquot purchase them anywhere else
As with my original Ropers Irsquoll expect to be wearing the Insulated Elkskin Gauntlet Gloves for years to come Considering these are top-of-the-line gloves the price is surprisingly low RiderwearhouseFull and half sizes 85-11Colors Natural 479 Black 469$11700
aerostichcom(800) 222-1994
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013
Page 59
Faith amp Motorcycles
The Busted Knuckle Chronicles Freedom Biker Church
ldquoBroke down on the side of the highway
bluesrdquoHard to imagine any rider with a few years under their belt who hasnrsquot found themselves in the unenviable position of being left standing and staring at their ldquoriderdquo parked on the
shoulder of the road while contemplating their next move
I remember my first bike an 84 Yamaha 1100 that was a great bike for its vintage but was known to have inherent electrical problems hence my introduction to the ldquoBroke down at the side of the highway bluesrdquo Back in the day of my 84 I made good use of my BCAA roadside (towing) membership and it paid for itself many times over
When I purchased my first Harley ( 2005 Softail Deluxe ) I figured my break down days were over with but to my surprise I picked up a nail in my tire and sat on the side of the highway on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon waiting a couple of hours for my good old reliable roadside assistance pals to show up Turned out they sent a regular tow truck (after having clearly requested a truck with a hydraulic deck) and so I waited another hour and a half for the 2nd truck They had the idea to simply pump up the back tire and follow me which they did for about a block then blasted off to their next emergency And as Murphyrsquos law kicked in the tire went absolutely
flat after the 3rd block
Another two hours later in the twilight of the day the 3rd truck rolls back to greet me on the side of the road and you guessed it it was the first truck again Not the flat deck For austerity sake lets just say that when the 4th truck came to finally get my bike loaded onto the deck the atmosphere wouldnrsquot have been rated PG or family entertainment
And of course there are the breakdowns that seemingly happen at the absolute worst times like in the middle of a thunder storm or when its 99o in the heat of the day and of course the ldquorush hourrdquo special Everyone driving by has to get into the act with their two-cents worth Thank goodness most other bikers will show common courtesy and lend a hand or a word of support when the see a fellow rider broke down
The interesting paradox here is how those of us who ride naturally expect there will be times when for one reason or another we will experience a break down on the side of the road It may not necessarily be our bike but rather a bike in the group we may be riding with This is pretty much a ldquogivenrdquo
And so why should it seem such a surprise when in our personal lives we experience a break-down of something in our personal lives Such as a marriage a family relationship ndashson or daughter- or perhaps a health issue a career gone off the rails or maybe the consequences of an addiction
The key difference here is that when we call a towing company to come and pickup our bike and rescue us from the side of the highway its something pretty much every rider would do Yet when our personal lives leave us stranded on the roads of life I wonder how many people turn to God
Our ldquoowners manual for liferdquo ( the living WORD of God ) is full of promises and one of them is that God will never leave us nor forsake us Another is that he hears us when we cry out to him Another promise is He is an ever present help in times of trouble
The next time you find yourself with a challenge in your life that is stressing you out where you feel there is nowhere to turn and no way out remember there is a loving God our Father in heaven who is available 247 and he is wanting to rescue you from whatever might be troubling you
Ride safe ride true
Pastor Chuck
February 14 2013