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Oct 1 - Tech Night
Oct 2 - Cops for Cancer Tour Stop (12:00 Noon)
Oct12th - Thanksgiving
Oct 17 - Burn Out Contest
Oct 15-18th - BC Home Show
Oct 23-25th West Coast Women's Show
Oct 29th - Ladies Night with Jean Davidson
Oct 30 - 2010 Unveiling
Oct 31 - Langley H.O.G. Meeting


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LANGLEY H.O.G. NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER VOLUME 1, ISSUE 4
EDITOR: ROSE JORUNDSON

     Director: Cam                                                                                    Editor: Rose

DIRECTOR’S CORNER

The summer of 2009 will go into the record books as having the most sunshine and the least amount of rain for the past ten years. That's for the Lower Mainland and the Southern Interior. Now if you happened to venture to Sturgis with the baseball size hail stones or the National H.O.G. Rally in Calgary with near freezing temperatures and bone chilling prairie winds - your rain gear was pressed into action on a couple of occasions. Weather is just a part of our life on the road. Incidents are always more interesting to recall than routine events. Sooner or later all elements will present themselves. Now aren't you glad you bought new rain gear this spring?

Soon we will be receiving a lot of information regarding how to properly care for and store our prized rides to survive the winter season. The folks back east are amused by the fact the majority of riders in the mild west choose to ride when the temperature drops below freezing. Insurance is normally twelve months of the year. Considering most riders trade their bike every six years - with the number of kilometers varying greatly - the cost difference (amount allowed for the trade) is not generally much different. Divide the number of kilometers on the bike by the cost difference. This gives you a cost per kilometer of riding.

Now you have solved the winter storage problem. Keep the big wheels turning. Twelve-month plates are also the least expensive. Enjoy the sunny winter days with no need to winterize - who cares what the neighbours think - kick stands up!

Cam


LANGLEY H.O.G. CHAPTER SOCIAL CALENDAR

OCTOBER
Oct 1st TECH NIGHT at Barnes Harley-Davidson(R) Buell(R), Langley Bike Winterization, Performance/Dyno, and Paint. Starts at 6:30 p.m. This Tech Night is for men & Ladies. Appetizers and Refreshments.
Oct. 2nd Cops for Cancer Bike Tour Stop & BBQ - 12 -1 p.m.
Oct 4 Vancouver Toy Run - Leaves from Coquitlam Centre @ 9:00 a.m.
Oct. 11th ABC H.O.G. Breakfast - 9 a.m.
Oct 17th Burn Out Contest at Barnes Harley-Davidson(R) Buell(R), Langley.
Oct. 18th Fraser Valley Toy Run
Oct. 25th ABC H.O.G. Breakfast 9 a.m.
Oct. 29th Ladies Clinic - An Evening with Jean Davidson, must RSVP, starts at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 30th - Customer Appreciation Night - 2010 Unveiling, must RSVP, starts at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 31st - Langley H.O.G. Chapter Meeting 10 a.m. with Guest Speaker Jean Davidson
Oct. 31st - Annual H.O.G. Hallowe'en BBQ & Costume Contest

LADIES OF HARLEY
Ladies of Harley (L.O.H.) is a program sponsored by the Harley Owners Group to support women and motorcycles whether they ride solo or as a passenger. The L.O.H. is an organization within H.O.G., and was established to encourage women to become more active in H.O.G. and their local chapters. You don't have to ride your own bike to be a H.O.G. member. To become a member of the L.O.H. is simple. You must join the National Chapter as a full or an associate member. Make sure to tick the box that asks whether you want to join the Ladies of Harley. Without that tick, they will not add you to the L.O.H. roster. Once this is done, all you have to do is join your local Chapter. Join today!

LADIES OF HARLEY MEETINGS

Next L.O.H. Meeting - October 31st @ 9:00 a.m. at Barnes Harley-Davidson Buell.

If you have any questions nor suggestions, please call Fran at 604-634-1036 or Juanita at 604-306-7854.

If there are any iterested Ladies of Harley that do not ride, but are interested in joining a ride, please advise Fran so that we may provide transportation. Please call Fran at 604-634-1036

All Rides are subject to weather.


MINUTES

Langley H.O.G. Chapter Meeting Minutes go to www.barneshd.com or www.langleyhog.com

L.O.H. COOKING CORNER
MEXICAN MEATLOAF MUFFINS (contributed by Cheryl Bostan)

3 lbs. lean ground beef
1 can (12 fl. oz.) of evaporated milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cups quick oats
2 packages (1.25 oz. each) taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)
Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped tomatoes

DIRECTIONS
PREHEAT oven to 350 F

COMBINE ground beef, evaporated milk, eggs, ketchup, quick oats, taco seasonings, black pepper and parsley in large bowl until just mixed. Divide meat mixture into 20 ungreased muffin cups; mound tops slightly.

BAKE for 25 to 30 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups.

SERVE half the meatloaf muffins over lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. This recipe makes enough for 40 muffins.

OUR H.O.G. STORE

Our H.O.G. Store carries Local Langley Chapter T-Shirts.
These T-Shirts are as follows:

Men's H.O.G.T-Shirts
Size Small to XL -- $22.00
2XL -- $24.00
3XL -- $26.00
4XL -- $28.00

Ladies H.O.G. T-Shirts
There are two different styles All styles and sizes are $22.00
These prices include taxes.

Other H.O.G. Merchandise
Large Eagles $35
Small Eagles $15
Large Rocker $35
Small Rocker $20
Chapter Flag $25
Flag Posts $20


Placement of H.O.G. Patches

MOTORCYCLE TIPS
Taking Care of Your Leather Bags
by Rose
1. Always follow instructions on the container that you choose to use.
Never second guess the manufacturer's user instructions. If you're not sure how to use a product give the manufacturer a call and discuss its uses.
Use a high quality cleaning solution when selecting your product.

2. To keep your leather saddle bags in top-notch condition, make sure and condition them often. It takes a little elbow grease, but it will pay off in the end. Again, purchase only leather approved conditioners, as petroleum by-products will eventually destroy your leather saddlebags.

3. You may polish your leather, but over time polish can and will clog up the pores of the leather making the leather dull and luster free.

4. Water repellant and protector is a must. Silicone spray will help keep down the watermarks and spots. There are other water protectors on the market, but again READ & FOLLOW manufacturer instructions.



A DAY WORTH WAITING FOR.
By Jon Jenkins
It was March 2008 when I decided to make my dream come true and get the bike I had always wanted. Yes, a Harley-Davidson. I had been riding motorcycles all my life, from dirt bikes to sport bikes, and eventually a cruiser.

My wife never was much of a motorcycle enthusiast and preferred that I did not ride again. A life altering experience occurred resulting in my decision to live life to the fullest, which meant getting back onto two wheels. I bought a Harley-Davidson without telling her, again taking my life into my owne hands. Paperwork complete, I went home to wait for the big moment. "What are you doing?" my wife asked. "Nothing!" I replied and continued to stare out the front window. Not long after I saw the Barnes Harley-Davidson(R) Buell truck approaching, I jumped up, ran outside and waved at the driver as he pulled up in front of my house.

The doors to the trailer oepned and there she was, a 2008 Fatboy. How cool is that? The driver wheeled my baby out of the trailer and onto the driveway. I glanced up seeing the curtains move in my neighbour's window. A wave and two thumbs up -- I felt great! Not quite the same reaction from the neighbour across the road. My neighbour smiled - his wife frowned. Oh well, you can't please them all.

My wife came out to see what I was doing. The look on her face was something! "What the hell is that?" she asked. "Well honey, that's my new toy -- isn't it awesome?" It did take a couple of days to calm her down, but she always knew that I have wanted a bike, so eventually relented. Naturally, I promised her whatever she wanted.

One of the first things she said was "You're not getting me on that thing". I could see she wasn't going to change her mind. I decided to leave the matter alone. She let me ride as much as I wanted without comment, except, "just be careful". I went on many rides over the summer and managed to put on 16,000km. I continued to levae the subject of her riding alone, but I did want her to get invovled with H.O.G. and attend some events with me to meet my new friends.

I had heard of the Oyster Run in Washington. After discussing it in detail with my wife and friends we decided to ride down and see what it was all about. We rode our bikes; however my wife still would not get on the back, choosing to drive her car. The day before the event we headed south into a line up that went for miles. The decision was made to go into the duty free shop to bypass the line. It looked like a good idea until they told all of us on the bikes to go ahead, which left my wife stuck sitting in her car. My friends and I continued on without my wife. I didn't feel good about leaving; however being a man, I went anyway. We rode down to Whatcom Lake and toured around. It was a beautiful day for a ride. About four hours later we pulled up to the hotel we were staying in for the night, parked our bikes and went in. It was maybe five minutes later my wife pulled into the parking lot. She was pissed. She had waited for more than three hours to get across the border. We checked in and then went to dinner.

The following morning we woke up and started getting ready for the ride into Anacortes. Ouy of the blue my wife declares she wants to ride in on my bike. I didn't know what to say. I had no gear for her to wear, thinking she would never ride. I had met so many good friends riding whom where glad to help. We borrowed a helmet off one friend, a jacket off another and even borrowed a pair of gloves off a complete stranger. How cool is that?

With some hesitation, she climbed onto the back of my Fatboy, I pulled out of the parking lot and we headed to town. I didn't want to scare her off riding for life, so I rode nice and slow. She held on tight. I could tell I was going to fast when she squeezed harder and harder. With very little screaming and yelling we made it to the Oyster Run. Unbelieveable to see so many bikes in one place. We all had a great day and decided to come back next year. The first thing my wife wanted to do when we got home was buy her own helmet and riding gear. Within a couple of days she was all geared and bugging me to take her riding. She's been on the back ever since. That was a day worth waiting for!

A POEM by Jeanette Banta
My reflections on riding to the Calgary Canadian National H.O.G. Rally.
A Bit of Biker Poetry!
Signposts placed along the way,
Telling all except the time of day.
Watch for wildlife, check your fuel,
Speed up, slow down, that's the rule,
While enjoying the ride on our Electra Glide.

Hotels, motels, B&B's
Choices galore, which one will it be?
Microwave, fridge, heated pool & tub,

Hot breakfast, continental, or none of the above.
All part of the ride on our Electra Glide.

Smokey Bear's got no business in Alberta,
While its hotter than blazes in British Columbia.
Big Sky country to mountain passes
With pine beetle forests and short dry grasses,
Still enjoying the ride on our Electra Glide.

Alberta's big City of Calgary,
Home of the Stampede and Canadian H.O.G. Rally.
Great music, good food, and fun company
Parade of bikes was a sight to see
From the back of the pack on our 2000 Harley.

See colors of blue green, gold and gray,
Wildflowers bloom where antelope play,
Ranches and Wheatfields,
Sawmills and Coal mines,
Makes one wonder about these economic times.
Still enjoying the ride on our Electra Glide.

Signposts placed along the way.
Inviting all to stay and play,
Local fruit and produce stands,
Fresh brewed coffee to warm your hands,
While enjoying the ride on our reliable Electra Glide!

by Jeanette Banta - August 2009

Kamloops Poker Run
"Congratulations to all the members of the Langley Chapter of H.O.G. in attendance at the 21st Annual Kamloops Poker Run, Langley H.O.G. recieved the "Largest Group Participation" Award, with 78 members in attendance. Individual winners include: Lynn Mayes for low hand, Simone DeBei found her match and won her registration back, Ed Pretty received $50.00 for the hidden hand award, Henk Dorst won a pair of his and her Harley-Davidson jackets, Ron Johnson won $650.00 in the 50/50 draw, Rose Jorundson picked up $197.00 in the toonie toss draw, Dave Aldridge won a $2,500 prize draw nd Heather Allen won a 2009 sapphire blue Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster."

2009 LANGLEY H.O.G. CHAPTER
POSITIONS

DIRECTOR
Cam Jorundson

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Bob Kalo

SECRETARY
Sharon Koop

ACTIVITIES OFFICER
Holly McQuinn

LADIES OF HARLEY
Juanita Mayes, Ladies of Harley Rides
Fran Rheaume, Ladies of Harley Fundraising

ROAD CAPTAIN
William McLean

EDITOR
Rose Jorundson

SAFETY OFFICER
Ray Koop

PHOTOGRAPHER
Jon Jenkins

HISTORIAN
Darry McGaw

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Ingrid Hueston

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
Paul Debei
Assistants: Susan McKenzie & Kim Hegarty

WEB MASTER
Brian Barnes, Darry McGaw, Bob Kalo

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