UNDER THE LEATHER AND BEHIND THE SHADES
Under the leather and behind the shades stands a biker. We ride for the sense of freedom it gives us. The encouragement to take the road less traveled in the chance that we may encounter something new. We ride for the friendships we make along the way, as well as, the solitude of the open road. We don’t really care what you ride, just that you do. Under the leather and behind the shades is a beating heart. A heart filled with compassion that on any given day will be riding for those in need. Ask one of us for help, but don’t be surprised when all of us show up. Under the leather and behind the shades stands a proud American. We are as diverse a group of people that you could possibly assemble. We are men, women, tradesmen, doctors, lawyers, retirees, military, civilian and on and on and on. We stand silently with reverence and one voice that, in the silence, can be overwhelming. Under the leather and behind the shades stands an invited guest to the funeral of a soldier that we most likely have never met. We hold the flag of our nation as a tribute to the greatest sacrifice anyone can make. Out of respect for the fallen, we travel to stand firm for a family, a community and a nation to lean on. Under the leather and behind the shades stands a biker with sons, daughters, brothers and sisters of our own. Beneath the rough exterior we tremble and weep at your loss. You may not see that, for we are there to support you. That’s why we stand so silently under the leather and behind the shades.

A TRUE HEART OF A BIKER

A BIKER'S HEART TELLS THAT HE OR SHE IS A BIKER.
A BIKER DOES NOT NEED LEATHERS TO PROVE ANY POINT.
IN FACT, A TRUE BIKER NEEDS NOT PROVE ANY POINT.
A BIKER DOES NOT HAVE TO FLY COLORS TO BE A BIKER.
A TRUE BIKER DOES NOT HAVE TO PROVE WHO THEY ARE.
IN FACT, A TRUE BIKER IS SECURE ENOUGH WITHIN THEMSELF
THAT THEY NEED NOT PROVE WHO THEY ARE.

A BIKER IS SOMEONE WHO IS BORN WITH SOMETHING ONLY
FEW CAN UNDERSTAND. A BIKER IS SOMEONE WHO STANDS FIRM FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVE, AND FOR THE RIGHT CAUSE, WILL FIGHT TO THE END. NOW A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS IMAGE OF A BIKER, BUT SO MANY OF THEM ARE WAY OFF BASE! WHEN THEY THINK BIKER, THEY THINK ROUGH AND TOUGH ....... MEAN AND NASTY........ HEARTLESS AND COLD..... TO THOSE PEOPLE I SAY HOW WRONG YOU ARE.

A TRUE BIKER KNOWS WHEN THEY MUST BE THAT WAY AND KNOWS
THAT THEY MUST DEFEND WHEN NECESSARY.
BUT A TRUE BIKER DOES NOT GO OUT AND PROVOKE .
THE NEW BREED OF SO CALLED BIKERS ARE TRULY
LOST AND CLUELESS. THEY WILL NEVER UNDERSTAND THE RULES AND CODES SO MANY HAVE LIVED BY FOR YEARS GONE BY.
A TRUE BIKER KNOWS IT IS NOT ABOUT THE COLORS YOU FLY OR THE KIND OF BIKE YOU HAVE...

IT IS ABOUT HEART & SOUL & FREEDOM & FAMILY !!!!!!!!!!!!
(this came from the page of AZbikerman...copied with his permission...amen)

'Well ya see, Norm, it's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular con sumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers.

We had to put Roscoe down today. Poor Guy just couldn't get around anymore. He hung in there for a long time; but his left hip finally went totally out and he couldn't get up anymore. He was a "GOOD BOY"... And we will miss him. Rest in Peace Roscoe. 

Chrissy is upstairs packing stuff up... I am downstairs sorting through my rain gear. I've been getting emails from Brothas and Sistas since last week. Sounds like it will be a good turn-out. We will be leaving when the sun comes up in the morning. I will be riding the Glide and Chrissy will be trailing in her truck. We decided to take the dogs with us; Chris is afraid to leave Roscoe by himself. Since he has been getting old. He is almost 10 years old and that's a lot for a Rottie. This might be his last road trip. Anywho? I will take lots of pictures and post them on the website when we get back. Ride Safe; Ride Free!! -Toby

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Greetings All,

We hope that everyone is well… I wanted to invite you all to the CALFED is Dead Reunion Party. We will be getting together on May 10^th and May 11^th at my Brother’s place in Orland, California (near Chico). We hope that everyone can make it. I plan on riding there from Utah and maybe Waynardo will ride with me. RSVP me at wolfman@twolfs.com

Peace.. -TcW

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