January/February 2016 Friends For Fun, Safety & Knowledge

Chapter “ON-Q” Team Chapter DirectorsPaul & Sheila Haller(613) 966-1805 Assistant Chapter Directors VacantChapter Couple Of the Year Al & Andrea Randall613-967-4390Rider EducatorVacantMember EnhancementCoordinator/Public Rela�onsPaul Haller(613) 966-1805 Motorist Awareness CoordinatorVacantTreasurerDave Lawrence(613) 398-1938 Social Events Planning Barb Pa�son & Judy Archbold613-961-1710 613-969-0429Sunshine PersonJudy Archbold (613) 969-0429 Pins and Badges Andrea Randall (613) 967-4390 Ride CoordinatorAl Randall613-967-4390Newsle�er Editor/Hug CollectorTerry Archbold(613) 969-0429 Chapter PhotographerDennis Beer905-721-0894WebmasterDave Pa�son (613) 961-1710

GoldWing Road Riders AssociationRegion K, Chapter ON—Q Quinte RegionBelleville, Ontario, Canada

Here it is the end of January 2016 and we have just had our first meeting of the year. It was great to see everyone out and welcome to Glenda and Craig Alder-

son who have just moved to Belleville and to Darwyn Sproule who joined us from Ompah.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank a few people who have ap-proached me indicating they would continue in the positions that they had with our last Chapter Directors: Terry Archbold - Newsletter Editor, Judy Archbold - Sunshine and Entertainment Coordinator, David Lawrence - Treasurer, Al Randall - Ride Captain, and Andrea Randall as Pins and Badges. WE still have a few positions open and would like to fill soon.

Harold Craven put on a Co-Rider seminar, thank you Harold for that. I would remiss if I did not mention a great big thank-you to Barb and Dave

Pattison for taking control as Chapter Directors two years ago. I cannot use enough superlatives to describe all that they have done for GWRRA and our Chapter, from hosting movie nights, helping out at the Mall Shows and hosting all the meetings to keep things running smoothly.

Don't forget our Movie Night on February 6, 2016 at Skip and Deb Reddens. Some other dates to remember are Region K Rendezvous on July 22-24, 2016, Wing Ding August 31-September 03, 2016 and if you are looking for something to do this winter there is the Michigan Wingless Weekend February 26-27th, 2016 in Bay City, Michigan.

Our Summer BBQ has been set for August 07, 2016 at the Nowell Residence on Sheldrake Lake, Cloyne, ON

Paul & Sheila Haller (CD)

FROM OUR CHAPTER DIRECTORS:PAUL & SHEILA HALLER

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A Message From OurOutgoing Chapter Directors

Hi all, what a colossal year it's been for ON-Q, and what fun we've had with you. So many good times were had in 2015 and so many more are peeping over the horizon in 2016 for you and your friends.

Many events have already been pre-planned by your executive committee so watch the website and newsletter for de-tails. Remember, their success depends on you coming forward to support fun with your buddies. Beside our own fun chapter events like the Summer BBQ, games and movie nights, the Halloween and Christmas Parties and dinners, oh so many dinners, there are a lot of riding and event opportunities to attend. Hopefully some of them should be able to fit into your busy schedules. Americade in Lake George New York is always popular in June, and the Region K rally in Woodstock will be an awesome event (promises to be even better than last year) and so will the Eastern Region L rally in Truro Nova Scotia, and the Western Region J rally in Red Deer Alberta followed by Wing Ding in Billings Montana for those who can make it. No shortage of riding opportunities, including our Wednesday 10 am Hooky Rides, Thursday night after dinner rides, and rides to other chapters breakfasts, etc; Barb and I hope to see you at some of them.Barb and I have thoroughly enjoyed being ON-Q Chapter Directors since 2013, and ACDs before that, but it has come

time for us to step back a bit. Effective the 1st of January 2016 we pass the reins to our ACDs Paul and Sheila Haller. Paul and Sheila and our executive have been very supportive in keeping the Chapter a fun and vibrant place to be and we have no doubt that this will continue and flourish with Paul and Sheila leading the ride to good times. Please sup-port them and continue to bring your fresh ideas forward to make the Chapter a place you want to be, both on and off the road. To that end a couple of executive positions are now open for you to take advantage of to help maintain momen-tum and shape the future of your chapter. Please think about joining the executive team as ACD, Ride Coordinator, Mo-torist Awareness Coordinator or as a member of the Social Team and make your mark on the Chapter.Barb and I have fond memories that will stay with us forever, reminding us of the good times, fun rides, dinners, and

parties we participated in with you. Your involvement whether it be volunteering to host an event, attend an event, lead or join a ride periodically and to come out to enjoy the moment with your friends has been paramount to achieving the GWRRA motto/goal of "Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge". As corny as it may sound to some of you I can relate some or all of the motto to everything we have experienced with you in the past number of years. It has been our privi-lege to lead and pains us to step back, but rest assured we are not going away entirely and look forward to seeing you again soon sometime, somewhere, both in and out of GWRRA. Barb and I thank you for your support, and look forward to joining you in supporting Paul and Sheila as your new

Chapter Directors.We wish you and your families the Best New Year Ever!

Dave and Barb PattisonFormer Chapter Directors

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Sue and I are active participants of Chapter ON – E in Kitchener Ontario, and are honored to just recently be appointed as District Directors for Region K Ontario. Over the years we have had a lot of fun meeting new friends while riding all around North America and look forward to making many more friends and acquaintances. We are excited and looking forward to visiting all Ontario Chapters in the New Year. As Directors and members of GWRRA we want to promote even more fun for our members. We believe that to continue the success of the Ontario Districts of Region K, it will take a combined effort from all of our chapters and members of GWRRA. Sue and I would be most receptive to any questions or suggestions that anyone may have. Please feel free to send us an e-mail or give us a call at any time, (see particulars below).Remember this is Your Region and Your Chapters; if we all combine our thoughts and suggestions, we can have a lot of fun, socialize with new friends and do what we all like to do, ride.So please pass along your ideas and even your complaints as they are all welcome. Remember our motto is Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge. A friend of mine once said that if you are not having any Fun then there is only one person to blame, yourself.Sue and I would like to wish you, your family and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May all your wish-es and dreams come true and the true meaning of Christmas fill your heart and home with happiness all year round. We look forward to seeing you in 2016.

Susan and Ron KolodijRegion K - OntarioDistrict Directors

INTRODUCING OURONTARIO DISTRICT DIRECTORS:

RON & SUSAN KOLODIJ

E-mail: rkolodij@bell.netH – Phone: 289-309-7463Cell: 519-732-3429

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SOCIAL EVENTS COORDINATORS: BARB PATTISON & JUDY ARCHBOLD

Hello everyone,Well, here we are at the beginning of a new season of many social activities. With our Social Director participating in social events in Florida, I shall try to cover our activities in her place. One thing I would like to mention is that the schedule we

have put together is not written stone and may be changed if circumstances require it.For February, on the 6th, we will be having a Movie Night at the Redden's, (40 Kipling Dr., Belleville), at 7:00 PM. Please bring a munchie and BYOB. This is a fun time, watching a fun movie, and munching on popcorn etc. It’s not too late to sign up. To join us call me at 613-969-0429 or by e-mail to tarchbold@cogeco.ca.On Wed. Feb 17 we’ll be having dinner at The Dugout on Dundas St. E. at 6:30 PM. Wednesday is Rib Night so again, it’s not too late to sign up. Call or e-mail.Some heads-up for March: Tuesday, Mar. 15, (note date change), Dinner Night at 6:30 PM at the Golden Valley in Trenton. HELP! We’re looking for an activity for March. If you have an idea please contact me before our monthly meeting on Feb. 28.Please check our schedule for future social events and try to join us. You’ll have fun.

Jude

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GWRRA Social Events Schedule 2016Breakfast Gatherings are held on the 4th Sunday of every month, excluding December.

Where: Northway Restaurant, 205 North Front St., BellevilleTime: 9:00am

DATE ACTIVITY TIME DETAILS

Feb. 6 Movie Night 7:00 PM Skip & Deb Redden’s, 40 Kipling Dr., Belleville

Feb. 17 Dinner Night 6:30 PM The Dugout, Dundas St. E at Farley, Belleville

Feb. 28 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, 205 N. Front St., Belleville

Mar. 12 TBA 7:00 PM

Mar. 15 Dinner Night (NB– Date Change) 6:30 PM Golden Valley Restaurant, Trenton

Mar. 27 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

April 9 Potluck Dinner 6:30 PM Paul & Sheila Haller’s, 23 Hawthorne Dr., Belleville

April 20 Dinner Night 6:30 PM Lonestar Restaurant, Quinte Mall

April 24 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

May 14 Dinner Ride 10:00 AM TBA

May 18 Dinner Night 6:30 PM Dougall's On The Bay Restaurant, Brighton

May 22 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

June 11 Dinner Ride 10:00 AM TBA

June 14 Dinner Night 6:30 PM Thirsty Bull, Dundas St. W., Belleville

June 26 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

July 2 Gazebo Party, (Pirate Theme) 3:00 PM Al & Andrea Randall, 31 Joyce Cres., Belleville

July 10 Observation Ride 10:00 AM TBA (Rain Date– July 17)

July 24 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

Aug. 7 Chapter BBQ 10:00 AM Ron & Esther Nowell, 1191 Hughes Landing Rd., Cloyne, Ont. (2:00 PM if not going on the ride)

Aug. 17 Dinner Ride 5;:00 PM TBA

Aug. 28 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

Sept. 13 Dinner Night 6:30 PM Chuck’s Roadhouse, Belleville

Sept. 17 PPP 7:00 PM Barb & Dave Pattison’s, 7 Chestnut Dr., Belleville

Sept. 25 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

Oct. 5 Dinner Night 6:30 PM Thai House, Belleville

Oct. 23 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

All dates & events are subject to change. Always check the newsletter under Social Events or our website for updates. Changes are also reviewed at our Chapter Gatherings on the 4th Sunday of the month, excluding December.

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RIDER EDUCATION

While most of us know that it takes about 1 second to recognize and begin to react to a threat ahead of us, it usually takes from 2 to 3 seconds for riders to recognize and begin to react to a change in speed (increase) of the bike in front of them when they are riding in a group. A couple of seconds doesn't sound like much, I'm sure, but while at 2 seconds a small group of bikes can usually manage rather well, at 3 seconds some serious problems result. This is particularly true if there are more than six bikes in the group.The following, I hope, will convince those of you that lead group rides to behave with new caution. At 60 MPH your bike moves 88 feet per second. Assuming that you maintain a 1-second gap between bikes in the group then each is about 88 feet behind the next one. At 70 MPH the gaps would be about 103 feet. A trivial example first - let's say that the lead bike increases speed from 60 MPH to 70 MPH. It takes about 2 seconds to do so if you are casual about it (using an acceleration rate of 7.5 fps/s) though you could do it in half that time. What happens to all the bikes behind that lead bike? Most people, I assume, think that each will, in turn, simply follow suit. That is, each will also accelerate modestly at the rate of about 7.5 fps/s (5 MPH/Sec) and, thus, maintain 'the group'. That is not at all what actually happens. After the first second of modest acceleration by the lead bike the distance be-tween the second bike and the first one has grown from 88 feet to 92 feet and one second later the gap has become 103 feet. By coincidence this is exactly what the new distance between bikes should be while riding at 70 MPH. However, the second bike has not yet even begun to accelerate and is now moving 10 MPH slower than the bike ahead of it. It follows, of course, that the gap between the bikes will continue to grow until the second bike is also moving at 70 MPH - 2 or 3 seconds later. That is, if the second bike realizes that the first one is pulling away from him and begins to accelerate his

GWRRA Social Events Schedule 2016 (Continued)Breakfast Gatherings are held on the 4th Sunday of every month, excluding December.

Where: Northway Restaurant, 205 North Front St., BellevilleTime: 9:00am

DATE ACTIVITY TIME DETAILS

Oct. 29 Halloween Party 7:00 PM Skip & Deb Redden, 40 Kipling Dr., Belleville

Nov. 5 Appetizer Night 7:00 PM Barb & Dave Pattison, 7 Chestnut Dr., Belleville

Nov. 22 Dinner & Movie Night Quinte Mall & Boston Pizza

Nov. 27 Breakfast Meeting 9:00 AM Northway Restaurant, Belleville

Dec. 3 Christmas Party 6:00 PM 413 Wing, Trenton

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own bike within only 2 seconds then he too will be traveling at 70 MPH within another 2 seconds. If it takes him 3 sec-onds to recognize a widening gap and react to it then it will take another 2 seconds for his speed to match the bike ahead of him. In the best case (2 second react/respond time) the gap between the bikes will have grown to 117 feet, and if it took 3 seconds that gap would have grown to 132 feet. Clearly once the speeds are the same the gaps will remain the same. BUT, since the group prefers to travel with a 'one second' gap between bikes, the second bike MUST GO FASTER than the first one for a brief time in order to 'catch up.' If we assume that the riders in this group are conservative and individually elect never to travel more than 5 MPH faster than the bike ahead of them as they are closing their gaps, then the second bike will continue to accelerate for 1 additional second and attain a speed of 75 MPH, while the first one continues at 70 MPH. In fact, the second bike will have to ride for TWO SECONDS at 75 MPH while the first one rides at 70 MPH in order to close the gap to 106 feet, and then he takes 1 more second decelerating to 70 MPH during which the gap between them reduces itself to the desired 103 feet. This little example of the dynamics between just two bikes is trivial in consequence and easy to understand. With modest effort it can be seen, however, to be anything but trivial far-ther back in the pack. Let's look at the third bike in the group. About 2 seconds after the SECOND bike begins to accel-erate the third one follows suit. Three seconds later the gap between the second and third bike has, as expected, become 117 feet. But, because the second bike is traveling at 75 MPH at that time rather than 70 MPH like the first bike, the gap continues to widen and within one more second becomes 128 feet. Clearly the third bike must use more effort to catch up to the second bike than the second bike needed to catch up with the lead bike. Indeed, the third bike will have to accelerate to 75 MPH and will have to maintain that speed for FOUR SECONDS instead of the two required by the second bike in order to close up that gap. WORSE, the next bike will find that the gap he has to close has grown to 132 feet before it begins to shorten and then ONLY IF HE ACCELERATES TO 80 MPH instead of 75. This, because the third bike is traveling at 75 MPH rather than 70 MPH when the gap has reached 132 feet. The gap would be larger still if bike number four merely accelerates to 75 MPH. In a group of only six motorcycles, the last one will find the gap be-tween himself and bike number five to grow to 143 feet before it begins to close. He will have to accelerate to 80 MPH, hold that speed for three seconds, drop to 75 MPH for an additional three seconds, and then finally drop to the group speed of 70 MPH in order for all members of the group to end up with a 1-second gap between them. Further, it will be at least 11 seconds after the lead bike has started to accelerate before the sixth bike does so. Imagine what will happen if during that time the lead bike applies his brakes in anticipation of entering a curve!!!!!!!!!Though this was a trivial example it demonstrates very well what we have all experienced in the past - the 'rubber band' effect. Imagine how PROFOUND this effect becomes when the example changes. For example, imagine what happens at the end of a string of 20 bikes rather than only 6. Or what happens if the lead bike, upon exiting a 35 MPH curve, gooses his bike to 60 MPH as fast as it can get there.There are things that tend to mitigate these problems: Lead bikes can change speed more gradually.Lead bikes can announce speed changes over the CB and, thus, reduce reaction times for all.All bikes in a group can react to changes in speed of bikes that are farther ahead of them than just the one immediately ahead. The members of a group can simply NOT crank their throttles up to excessive speeds just to keep the group spac-ing 'correct'. A good group leader does NOT accelerate within 15 seconds of entering a curve (assuming he has to then slow down before actually entering that curve.) The '1-second between bikes' rule should be abandoned whenever the group is riding 'twisties' - it makes sense only when traveling in a straight line on open highway.Never allow a group to become larger than SIX bikes if even one of the riders is inexperienced with group riding. Never larger than EIGHT bikes even if all are familiar with the riding habits of each other.If you think that the 'rubber band' effect is a problem when accelerating think of what happens during braking!!

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RIDER EDUCATION (Cont.)

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The Photo Page

Photos from our dinner night at the Royal Coachman. As you can see, those who attended had a good time and a good meal. Why not come out and join us next time we have a get-together?

Who says sidecars can’t be cool?

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Pins & Badges:Andrea Randall

QUAN. DESCRIPTION PRICE

3 10” Griffin Crest, Red $11.00

3 10” Griffin Crest, Black/Gold $13.00

1 10” Old Style Crest, Black/Gold $10.00

2 4” Griffin Crest, Red $5.00

1 4” Griffin Crest, Black/Gold $5.00

2 4” Old Style Crest, Black/Gold $4.00

I have a list of what is available to order. If there is anything in particular please let me know and I will see if it is on the list.

QUAN. DESCRIPTION PRICE

4 Chapter ON-Q Rocker, Black/Gold $20.00

2 Small Upper Senior Rocker, Black/Gold $2.00

2 Chapter Director Rocker, Black/Gold $2.00

2 Operations Rocker, Black/Gold $2.00

3 Region K Pin, Large $7.50

8 Region K Pin, Small $6.00

Lots Chapter Q Pin Bar $4.00

Reflections on Life…A bookseller conducting a market survey asked a woman – “Which book has helped you most in your life?”The woman replied – “My husband’s cheque book!!”

A prospective husband in a book store “Do you have a book called, ‘Husband – the Master of the House’? Sales Girl: “Sir, Fiction and Comics are on the 1st floor!”.

Someone asked an old man: “Even after 70 years, you still call your wife – Darling, Honey, Luv. What’s the secret?Old man: I forgot her name and I’m scared to ask her.

A man in Hell asked Devil: Can I make a call to my wife? After making call he asked how much to pay. Devil: Nothing. Hell to hell is Free.

Wife: I wish I was a newspaper. So I’d be in your hands all day.Husband: I too wish that you were a newspaper. So I could have a new one every day!

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Well, we finally got the snow that we wanted for Christmas. I for one have had enough; bring on Spring!Our group seems to be surviving so far. I’m sure sniffles & colds are catching some of us. Al Randall has completed his treatments and is on the way to getting his taste buds back. So pleased to see Doris Hagerman back with us. She’s a fighter! Diane Green, Don Hicks’ partner, is experiencing some major health problems and we send her good wishes on her difficult journey ahead. All of us experience problems sometimes so it’s nice to know we have the support of our members. Take Care!Here’s a couple of recipes for those who wish to stay in from the cold to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Jude

SUNSHINE PAGE: JUDY ARCHBOLD

Beef BourguignonIngredients:2 lb (1 kg), stewing beef5 bacon slices½ cup (125 ml) all purpose flour2 tbsp (30 ml) butter2 garlic cloves, chopped½ tsp (2 ml) thyme½ tsp (2 ml) pepper1 beef bouillon cube, crumbled1½ cups (375 ml) sliced mushrooms2 onions, sliced1½ cups (375 ml) Burgundy wine

Method:Fry bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble and reserve. Retain 2 tbsp. (30 ml) of drippings in saucepan. Dredge beef cubes in flour. Sauté in bacon drippings until brown. Drain off excess fat.Stir in wine and just enough water to cover beef cubes. Add garlic, thyme, pepper, and crumbled beef bouillon cube. Bring to a boil. Reduce head and simmer for 1½ hours.In a separate frying pan, sauté onions and mushrooms in but-ter until tender. Add cooked onions, mushrooms, and crum-bled bacon to beef mixture. Cover and simmer for 15 min.Serve over hot noodles or rice.

Chocolate FondueIngredients:6 one oz. squares unsweetened chocolate1½ cups sugar1 cup light cream½ cup butter or margarine1/8 tsp salt3 tbsp crème de cacao or orange flavoured liqueur

Method:In saucepan melt chocolate over low heat. Add sugar, cream, butter, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly for about 5 min. or till thickened. Stir in liqueur. Pour into fondue pot: place over fondue burner. Spear dipper with fondue fork; dip in sauce.Makes 6-8 servings.Suggested Dippers: Angel cake, pound cake, apples, mara-schino cherries, marshmallows, fresh fruit, (strawberries, bana-nas, etc.) Tip:All dippers should be in bite sized pieces and at room temper-

ature. Allow 8—12 pieces per serving. Drain canned or frozen fruits thoroughly. To keep fresh fruit bright, dip in ascorbic acid colour keeper or lemon juice mixed with a little water.

Beef Bourguignon & Chocolate Fondue

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R oute 64 from Hanging Dog west is uneventful at first. It is four-lane all the way to Ducktown, a few miles into Tennessee. Here it becomes two-lane through the Cherokee National Forest, following the Ocoee River through a winding mountain gorge. As we round a bend we come upon a group of people sitting about a large pond in rub-

ber rafts. They are not going anywhere so we stop to check it out. The pond is created by a dam which collects the rather meager flow of the river for a couple of hours. When the pond is full enough they open the dam and everybody goes bash-ing down the rapids in the rafts. We later learn that this is where the summer Olympic Kayaking event was held. It will be some time yet before the water is high enough to start the show so we mount up and head down the river. We have located a campground on the map and we want to get situated early so we will have time to see the sights in Chattanoo-ga without worrying about where we will spend the night. As we motor through the turns near the river I notice a dis-tinct squeak whenever I lean right. It seems to be coming from the back end but I cannot tell where. Hoping it will go away, I turn my attention to finding the campground, the location of which is not clear. We pass through Cleveland and begin exploring unmapped roads which seem to lead in the general direction of the symbol on the map. We have left the Smoky Mountains but the terrain is still hilly, near the Tennessee River. A lot of winding roads, small farms and com-muters houses.We round a bend, still squeaking, to see a large red hound dog lying on the pavement in front of a driveway. I bear left

to avoid the carcass, feeling sorry for the owner; I like dogs, especially hounds. As we coast by it suddenly raises its head, one ear still on the ground. It was only sleeping. It fixes us with a suspicious eye as we pass. “What y’all doin on mah road?” When I find it in my mirror it has already assumed its former position.Several random turns later we suddenly come upon a KOA campground. It looks crowded and when we check in at the

office the lady spends some time looking for a vacant site. When we tell her we don’t need much room she points to a spot next to the propane tank. It still costs fifteen bucks but it is too late in the day to complain although we wonder if amotel would have been a better idea. In an hour we have set up the tent and are on our way to Chattanooga, intent on seeing the aquarium there.

The Chattanooga aquarium is impressive; we ascend an elevator for four stories and then begin a spiral walk back down. The trip takes an hour and a half and includes everything that swims: sharks, snapping turtles, anacondas, hun-dreds of fish including some hundred-pound catfish. It is late in the afternoon when we come out. We are hungry and tired so we head back toward the campground. The battlefield at Chickamauga can wait for another trip. When we stop for supper I notice that the squeak is still with us. This is beginning to bug me so when we get back to the tent I decide to get to the bottom of it and proceed to dismantle the back of the bike. After inspecting everything I still cannot identifythe source of the sound so I rub candle wax on every contact point in the mounting system and re-assemble everything. As I finish a fellow camper comes by to look at the bike. He is an employee of Honda and have an interesting conversa-tion during which he tells me about the prototype for an 1800 cc Goldwing which is on the drawing boards. He can’t tell us when it will hit the market though.

At last the daylight fades as the sun drops quickly behind the hills, much more rapidly than back home where the days are noticeably longer. Tomorrow we must head for home again, but we have good week of riding ahead. We crawl into the tent and settle down for the night; if we rise early we can get that just before sunrise experience when southern biking is at its best.

Wingin’ It by Bob Hagerman

Did You Know…..Q: Why do men's clothes have buttons on the right while women's clothes have buttons on the left?A: When buttons were invented, they were very expensive and worn primarily by the rich. Since most people are right-handed, it is easier to push buttons on the right through holes on the left. Be-cause wealthy women were dressed by maids, dressmakers put the buttons on the maid's right! And that's where women's buttons have remained since.

Q: Why do ships and aircraft use 'mayday' as their call for help?A: This comes from the French word m'aidez -meaning 'help me' -- and is pronounced, approximately, 'mayday.'

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Have I missed anyone? Please ensure that I have your birthday/anniversary if you’d like it to appear on this page. Send it to: tarchbold@cogeco.ca

Extra DrawsSpaghetti Dinner for Two: Esther NowellT-Shirts: Don Hicks & Judy Archbold

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W/P= Weather Permitting R/S= Rain or Shine

RIDE SCHEDULE:AL RANDALL

Ride planners & leaders are needed for those rides not yet planned.Chapter rides following breakfast or alternates will not proceed in rainy weather.

DATE LEADER DESCRIPTION COND.BreakfastMeetings 9:00 A.M. 4th Sunday of each month at Northway Restau-

rant, N. Front St. Belleville.W/P

Coffee Nights 7:00 PM Every Tuesday at Tim Horton'sBell Blvd. (at Reid's Dairy) Belleville

R/S

Hooky Rides(Not Shown Below)

10:00 AM Every Wednesday from Tim Horton'sBell Blvd. (at Reid's Dairy) Belleville

W/P

Evening Rides 7:00 PM Every Thursday from Tim Horton'sBell Blvd. (at Reid's Dairy) Belleville

W/P

W/PW/PW/PR/SW/PW/P

R/SR/SW/PW/PW/PR/SW/PR/S

W/PW/PW/PR/S

W/PW/P

W/PW/P

R/S

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Classifieds

Bike For Sale

Due to family illness, I've decided to sell the bike and trailer, used only 2600 km this year. It is one owner, purchased & serviced at Lindsay Cycle, maintenance records from 1st oil change. Always stored in heated basement, never dropped, trailer is professionally colour matched.Includes helmets with intercom, jackets, Gerbings heated jacket liners, rain suits, bike cover, etc.Mal Jones 705-745-8338 or email: goldwing.jones@gmail.com

GWRRA RIDING JACKET FOR SALEHas inner coat and shoulder and elbow protection pads. Size is 2X.. Asking $100.00Would make a great Christmas gift. Call Bill Tryan 613-969-0702 or email-"thetryans@gmail.com"

(Bill’s in Florida for the winter so usethe e-mail address if you’reinterested)

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Classifieds Page 2

Margaret and I are selling our Gold WingIt is an 2012 airbag model with only 22000 kilometers and is in excellent condition with lots

of extras .Asking $22,900.If interested you can also click on the link to Kijiji: http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-

details.html?adId=1119192632&posted=true&adAlreadyActivated=true.

If interested call613 8057105Cheers

Larry and Margaret NesbittChapter Directors, On-B Ottawa Valley Wings

I have a 2005 30th Anniversary Edition Gold Wing, 69846 km, for sale for $14,400.00.ABS. G.P.S. Heated Handle grips. C.B. Fresh Oil Change. New Battery. Stored in heated garage.

Steve & Sonja Alcock749 Skootamatta Lake RoadCloyne, ON K0H 1K0613-336-0520 or sonjaalcock@yahoo.ca

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Rendezvous 2016 Region K (Central Canada)

July 22 – July 24 (inclusive) Quality Hotel and Suites

580 Bruin Blvd, Woodstock, ON, N4V 1E5

The Roaring Twenties Couple of the Year Selection, Chapter Challenges, Seminars, Mouse Trap Car Competition, Scenic Tours, Drill Team Demonstra-

tion, Door Prizes, Vendors, Lucky Ticket Draw, Chapter Baskets, Share the Wealth Draws, Friday Live Entertainment, Early Bird Registration

Draw.

You can book your hotel rooms now by calling the Quality Hotel and Suites directly at 519-537-5586 or 1800-667-4466. No internet booking- reservations must be booked directly with the hotel. To reserve the rooms, you must request the GWRRA Group rate, $101.99 + taxes per night for 1-2 people per room, $111.99 + taxes per night for 3 people in a room and $121.99 + taxes per night for 4 people in a room. Choice Privilege members will receive their Choice Privi-lege points. Each guest will also receive a 10% discount on food for one dinner or lunch at Ody’s Restaurant, Lounge and Patio (on the premises) during their Rendezvous stay.

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CENTRAL CANADA

Region K Conference Rendezvous 2016July 22 – July 24 (inclusive)

Quality Hotel and Suites

580 Bruin Blvd, Woodstock, ON, N4V 1E5

“The Roaring Twenties”Couple of the Year selection, Chapter Challenges, Seminars, Mouse Trap Car Competition, Scenic

Tours, Drill Team Demonstration, Door Prizes, Vendors, Lucky Ticket Draw, Chapter Baskets, Share the Wealth Draws, Friday Live Entertainment.

Grand Prize Draw for Early Registration postmark no later than June 1, 2015 1st Prize: $150.00 2nd Prize: $50.00 3rd Prize: $25.00

ACCOMMODATIONINFORMATION

Quality Hotel and Suites:

580 Bruin BlvdWoodstock, ON, N4V 1E5Tel: (519) 537-5586

Toll Free: (800) 667-4466 www.woodstockqualityhotel.com

*call the above number to book your room and mention“GWRRA Group Rate” to receive the discounted price of $101.99 (double occupancy), $111.99 (triple occupancy), $121.99 (quad occupancy) + tax.

Included is a complimentary full deluxe hot and cold breakfast buffet. Each guest will also receive a 10% discount on food for one dinner or lunch at Ody’s res-taurant, lounge and patio (on the premises).

Camping:

Golden Pond RV Resort4340 Cromarty DriveMossley, ON, N0L 1V0 888-990-9920

http://www.goldenpondrv.com

25.5 kilometers to the Hotel

Camping continued:

Pittock Conservation Area725138 Pittock Park Road RR7Woodstock, ON, N4S7W2519-539-5088 http://www.pittockconservationarea.ca

7.6 kilometers to the Hotel

Willow Lake Park595487 Hwy 59N,Woodstock, ON, N4S 7W1519-537-7301 http://www.willowlakepark.on.ca

8.5 kilometers to the Hotel

Braemar Valley Trailer ParkRR 3 10th line (495856)WoodstockN4S 7V7 Ontario Phone 1-519-462-2977 http://www.braemarvalley.8m.com/

15 kilometers to the Hotel

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Region K Rendezvous 2016 Registration Form

Rider: __________________________________ Age: ______ GWRRA #: ___________ Exp. __________ Co-Rider: __________________________________ Age: ______ GWRRA #: ___________ Exp. __________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ Prov./State: ___________ Postal/Zip Code: __________________ Phone #: __________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________________________

Year/Model M/C: ____________________________ Distance To Rally (km/miles): ______________________

I/ (We) Belong To Chapter: ___________________________________

Registration

Road Captain Course offered on Friday July 22nd, includes both a classroom portion along with a riding portion. The rid-ing portion will take place following the classroom portion. To receive credit for the course you must attend both the classroom and riding portions. Please fill out the section below if you wish to take the Road Captain’s Course on the Fri-day.

English Course – 9:00am – 10:00am (min 6 - max 30 participants) Quantity: __________

French Course – 10:30am – 11:30am (min 6 - max 12 participants) Quantity: __________ (English content course being offered in French)

Note: you must pre-register by June 1st for these courses including a Rendezvous Registration.If you have specific dietary needs i.e. – allergies, etc. please list them below:

___________________________________________________________________________

Payment: Cheque, Money Order or Bank Draft in Canadian funds payable to “G.W.R.R.A. Region K”. Do not mail cash.

Mail payment, completed registration and waiver to: Suzie Mainville, 2191 St. Isidore Road St. Isidore, Ontario K0C 2B0

Quantity Until June 1 After June 1 TotalGWRRA Members _______x $40.00 x $45.00 $_________

Non-Members _______

x $45.00 x $50.00 $_________

Children (12 – 18) _______ x $12.00 x $15.00 $_________Day Rate:

_______x $30.00 $_________

Saturday Dinner _______

x $30.00 $_________

Medic First Aid _______

Friday July 22 only

x $40.00 Note: you must pre-register byJune 1st for this course includ-ing Rendezvous. Course is be-ing offered on Friday only 9am-5pm.English only (min 6 to max 25).

$_________

Road Captain Course

Total Registration: $_________

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All applicants must sign the following waiver form to participate.

I/We do agree to conform to and comply with the ideals governing this event, and I/we further agree to hold harmless GWRRA, co-sponsoring organizations or any property owners or owner for any loss or injury to self or property in which I/we may become involved by reason of participation in the event. I/we also agree to assume responsibility for any property I/we knowingly damage. I/we have read this entire form.

Rider

Mail your registration today!

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Signature

Co-Rider

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Signature

Other Participant

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