tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-178340032024-03-07T03:47:41.776-06:00The Many Thoughts of HarleyGirlIHGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.comBlogger551125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834003.post-41019017876514023802015-02-06T17:55:00.000-06:002015-02-06T17:55:00.873-06:00Book Giveaway - Leanings 3 On the Road and in the Garage with Cycle Worlds's Peter Egan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am giving away this hardcover copy of Leanings 3 - On the Road and in the Garage with Cycle World's Peter Egan. Please send an email to motorcyclesandskulls@yahoo.com if you are interested in receiving this book. I will have a drawing from the names received on March 1, 2015. IHGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834003.post-56791410785233248852015-01-16T23:57:00.005-06:002015-01-16T23:57:56.643-06:00I Can't Believe It's Over! Farewell Sons of Anarchy!!I've been a die hard Sons of Anarchy fan for the past 7 seasons. I cried like a baby watching Jax Teller ride to his death. I really am going to miss the anticipation of a new season come fall 2015. My fascination with the outlaw culture sucked me into this brilliant show. I loved characters and I hated characters. Each one of them added something special to the tangled web that they lived in. I would be lying if I said my favorite wasn't Jax. Charlie Hunnam really made me believe that Jax was the real deal and not just a character. I thank God for DVDs of the seasons so if I get that jones I can just pop a season in and see those dirty outlaws and Jax Teller's amazing ass! <br />
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Charlie Hunnam was on the pages of Men's Health recently. Here is an interview with him while he was doing the photo shoot. Enjoy Ladies!! I know I did!<br />
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Painting by Dyke RoskelleyIHGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834003.post-10203086136845487122014-10-07T19:07:00.000-05:002014-10-07T19:15:53.555-05:00Garage-Girls announces 2014 Ultimate Biker Makeover winner sponsored by GEICO Motorcycle<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: .5in;">
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September 24, 2014</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> – Garage-Girls
recently announced that <a href="http://www.iowaharleygirl.blogspot.com/2012/07/girls-wrench-too-meet-chris-gibbany.html" target="_blank">Chris Gibbany</a> of Harrison, Arkansas, is the winner of
its 2014 Ultimate Biker Makeover, sponsored by GEICO
Motorcycle. Gibbany was among 84 contestants
who sent in a 600-word essay describing why they are most in need of a
Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover. Her essay touched upon her sacrifices and
commitment to “hunker down” and put herself through school in order to open new
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a definitely a challenge choosing a winner among so many great entries,” said Garage-Girls
marketing coordinator, Sara Liberte. “We
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this contest possible. Frankly, there would be no Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker
Makeover Contest without their continued support.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;">As the 2014 </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Ultimate Biker Makeover</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"> winner, Gibbany
will be able to enjoy a multitude of prizes that include: a new wardrobe of
shoes from </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Harley-Davidson
Footwear</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"> Footwear; </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">a brand
new jacket, matching gloves and a helmet from Roland Sands and J&P Cycles; </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;">a cleaning kit
from Wizards Products; a case of Synthetic oil from Spectro Oils; clothing from
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Chris puts a lot of miles on her
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equipment,” said Liberte. “We are happy that she will receive a brand new
jacket, matching gloves and a helmet to help get her down the road safe.”</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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why they are most in need of a biker makeover. Submissions were narrowed down
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Make sure you check out the <a href="http://www.iowaharleygirl.blogspot.com/2012/07/girls-wrench-too-meet-chris-gibbany.html" target="_blank">interview</a> that I did with Chris back in 2012. She is one awesome biker chick! So very happy that Chris was the winner of this contest! Good things happen to good people! Congratulations, Chris!</div>
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I would have to say though that the thing that irritated me the most about the social media comments. about this sad accident. were all of the people that said this young man got what he should have for his actions. It's sad how social media has made it so easy to hide behind a screen name and has enabled people to just say the meanest things possible about other human beings. It's very sad. It made me think, I sure hope I'm never the one that the news is reporting on because I'd hate for my family to read such horrible comments saying that it was my fault and I deserved what I got. Compassion is something that more people need to work into their day to day lives when interacting with others. </div>
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You know that you want to see<a href="http://bigsturgisgig.com/contestant-bio.php?CID=616" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;"> Jasmine Cain</span></b> </a>LIVE on the Main Stage at the Buffalo Chip! <a href="http://bigsturgisgig.com/contestant-bio.php?CID=616" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #990000;">GO VOTE FOR HER NOW!!! </span></b></a>IHGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834003.post-28085942392170931962014-05-04T16:16:00.000-05:002014-05-04T16:16:59.477-05:00Garage-Girls Ultimate Biker Makeover 2014 - Ladies Only<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.5pt 4in; text-align: justify;">
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they are most in need of a biker makeover as well as a photo to <a href="mailto:bikermakeover@garage-girls.com">bikermakeover@garage-girls.com</a>
by July 18th 2014. Submissions will be narrowed down to the final four by
selected judges from Garage-Girls. From there, the judges will decide who they
feel most deserves the Ultimate Biker Makeover and will take home all the
prizes which include; A wardrobe of shoes from Harley-Davidson Footwear, a case
of full synthetic oil from Spectro Oils, A new Mustang Motorcycle Seat, a set
of tires from AVON Tyres, a cool kit cleaning kit from Wizards, Motorcycle
Helmet, Jacket AND Gloves by J&P Cycles and Roland Sands Designs, clothing
by Hinjinx Apparel and MUCH MORE!!
Winner Announced online at <a href="http://www.garage-girls.com/">www.garage-girls.com</a>
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“Chops” is a member of the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club here in Iowa.
The Leathernecks MC is a national organization aimed at raising funds in
support of veterans. The Heartland
Chapter is a registered non-profit with the state of Iowa. The Iowa
Veterans Home in Marshalltown is their primary benefactor. The Iowa Veterans Home is the third largest
state owned facility in the nation, housing over 600 veteran residents. The Leathernecks also support the English
River Outfitters (disabled veteran hunting organization) and the national
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Chops:</b> <span lang="EN">The Leathernecks Motorcycle Club is an organization dedicated to
supporting Veterans, Marine Corps related functions, charitable organizations
and to keeping POW/MIA awareness alive. We are a civilian organization with no
affiliation with the United States Marine Corps or any other Club or Group. We
are simply Marine Corps and Fleet Marine Force Navy Veterans, Active Duty
Marines and FMF Corpsman. We are a
family oriented Club that understands the priorities of life...Family, Work,
Club. The purpose of our Club is to foster a brotherhood committed to continued
service outside of the military and within the world of motorcycling. Our
members come from all ranks, billets and walks of life. Some served in combat
and others during times of peace. It's not about the brand of motorcycle you
ride, but rather that we ARE all United States Marines / FMF Corpsman and we
all LIVE the motorcycle lifestyle.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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of our mission statement, we are a Motorcycle Club, therefore fall under
specific protocols, separate from other riding groups or organizations. We take our club very seriously, but have as
much fun as humanly possible in the process, all while maintaining a level of
respectability, both in the public eye and with other clubs. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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void. Just knowing if you needed
anything, they would ALL be there to help. That is such a comfort. I feel the same about all of my brothers…if
they needed anything, I’d be there.
That’s what the MC community is all about, brotherhood, respect and
living free! It’s difficult to describe
if a person has never had it. Think of
it as an extended family. All family
members are encouraged to participate in club functions. Club functions are not always about raising
funds for charity. We have holiday
parties, fun runs, bbq’s, attend concerts, even just getting together for a
couple of beers, etc. We all try to
spend as much time with each other as we can, because we want to. We all share the joys and sadness of each
other’s lives as any family does.<span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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brotherhood with other Marines and grow the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club. The basic requirements are, 1. Active Duty or
Honorably discharged Marine/FMF Corpsman.
2. Own and ride a lawfully registered and insured motorcycle. (being
physically unable to ride doesn't necessarily disqualify you from becoming a
member). There are other requirements which
are less tangible. An interested party
would make contact with us, and start a ‘hang-around’ period. During this time, the person would decide if
they’d like to become a member. If the
person is deemed to be a good fit and shows dedication to attend functions and
be involved, they then become ‘prospects’.
As a prospect, they are taught the MC protocol, what is expected of
members and become more involved in the inner workings of the club. Once the prospect has fulfilled all of the
requirements, they then, have the opportunity to become full ‘patched’ members.
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along with our activities, they can visit our Heartland Chapter website at
‘<a href="http://heartlandlmci.org/">heartlandlmci.org</a>’ for more information.
If someone is looking for a chapter outside of Iowa, they can go to
‘<a href="http://leathernecksmc.org/">leathernecksmc.org</a>’, which is our national site that allows them to choose a
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official event schedule for 2014.
However, we get out and ride as much as our lives will allow (and then
some). We try to hit as many bike
nights, poker runs and parties as possible.
Or, we’ll just get together and ride where ever the next turn takes
us. For those planned events, they can
check our chapter website in the events section for a full list of where we
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I hope to get to spend some miles with your chapter this riding season.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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television shows, the Leathernecks Motorcycle Club is the real deal. They enjoy the brother/sister hood of sharing
in something that bonds them together more than most of society could understand. If you see them, stop, say hello, they are a
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<br />IHGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834003.post-65944713258541528762014-04-13T19:58:00.001-05:002014-04-13T20:03:31.776-05:00Spring...Finally!!!You really couldn't tell it's spring because of today's cold and rainy weather but thankfully it is! That was one cold and snowy winter. I definitely had PMS aka Parked Motorcycle Syndrome. Sadie was a little temperamental again this year and didn't want to start. I guess I need to invest in that trickle charger since Zippy Pickle can't share. I finally did get her started though and have taken her on a couple rides around town. What a great feeling! A girl and her motorcycle, such a beautiful sight! <br />
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IHGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834003.post-24595443454114349192014-02-23T14:29:00.000-06:002014-02-23T15:19:33.304-06:00The Devil's Ride - I Just Can't Look AwayHere I go again. I just can't stay away from watching this show. Real or not, it's entertaining. Plus I dig Grizz from Sin Mob. I think that Sin Mob seems more believable as a MC than the Laffing Devil's. <br />
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I read a great book this winter called <a href="http://www.motorbooks.com/" target="_blank">1000 Biker Tattoos</a>. Great stories about bikers and their tattoos and great photos as well. The author is Sara Liberte who is known for Garage Girls and Rally TV as well as her fine arts collections: Builder and Machine, Woman and Machine, and Sturgis. </div>
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My fellow Chrome Diva and Motorcycle Blogger Janet "Corn Dog" Green is celebrating her 10th year of blogging. Her blog<a href="http://www.bikerchicknews.com/" target="_blank"> Biker Chick News</a> is a great blog for female riders. I know that the men also follow Janet because she is such a wonderful writer. She shares a lot of her riding journeys and gives great ideas of where to ride in Iowa. Stop by her blog and wish her a big congratulations. </div>
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Speaking of women motorcycle bloggers, I found a totally cool chick named Sash who writes the blog <a href="http://www.sashmouth.com/" target="_blank">Sash Mouth</a>. Her and her motorcycle man Highway also write a motorcycle blog called<a href="http://www.roadpickle.com/" target="_blank"> Road Pickle Motorcycle Bohemia</a>. I'm kicking myself because a few of my Diva sisters met Sash and Highway last summer. Check out this video with a great Biker Chick Tip on Sunglasses. </div>
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This book will totally empower any woman that has been giving riding a second, third, and maybe fourth thought. It will guide her to decide that maybe riding her own just isn't for her because there is oh so much involved. I have a feeling though that the women who buy and read this book, especially the "Why, Indeed?" chapter, will get the push they need to at least take the MSF motorcycle class to see if it's really a dream that is worth pursuing further. </div>
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Janet covers it all in this book, from the must haves to finally learning to ride. The section about which motorcycle to purchase, when you are just getting started, offers great tips on what to look for and think of when you are trying to decide. </div>
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I think the best part of this book is the truthful nature of it. Janet tells you exactly what you need to hear about riding your own. She shares great knowledge from her years of riding. She gives the reader great thoughts to ponder on the reader's journey to riding her own. This is definitely a must read for all women that are thinking about learning to ride a motorcycle, even if they don't think too much! </div>
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For your copy of Get On - A Guide to Riding Motorcycles For Women Who Think Too Much by Janet H Green click on this link - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FTUT8Q8/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=B00FTUT8Q8&link_code=as3&tag=harley0d-20" target="_blank">GET ON!! </a> or go to www.janetgreenbooks.com. </div>
IHGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834003.post-91333449364358377202013-08-31T14:32:00.000-05:002014-02-24T20:28:16.025-06:00Thoughts on Sturgis 2013It's been almost a month since the Sturgis Rally. It wasn't the best Sturgis trip I've had to date but it had it's fun moments. One thing I learned on this trip is trust your gut because it is pretty spot on most of the time. I'm not going to go into any detail about that comment but l will say, if you think <a href="http://youtu.be/hTINBQGBM7Y" target="_blank">someone </a>you are going on a trip with may not play well with others, go with your gut! Looking back now I should have realized that following the truckload of kybos through the scenic view in Chamberlain was a sign of things to come. <br />
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I had a couple emotional moments on the trip since this was the first time I road my own to Sturgis. The first is when we crossed into South Dakota. I felt a huge sense of accomplishment and pride in myself for arriving there. The next emotional moment was when I exited into <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyd8SMSmbkI&feature=share&list=PL519DA44FE87027DD" target="_blank">Sturgis</a> and made my journey to Lazalle Street so I could turn right and head on out to the Buffalo Chip. I had to fight back tears a couple times. Riding your motorcycle down Main Street is a seriously cool feeling. I got Goosebumps!<br />
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I forgot how loud the Buffalo Chip was and while it was awesome to be there for all of the concerts I believe that the next trip I make will not include a stay at the Chip. Next time I'd actually like to stay in Sturgis. Maybe in someone's yard. I didn't mind tent camping at all but with all the noise at the Chip, a good nights sleep was not possible. The best concert, hands down, was Halestorm. <a href="http://youtu.be/Get-dZGDfHE" target="_blank">Rob Zombie</a> was also amazing but I felt like he could have played much longer. I finally have a musical respect for ZZ Top. <a href="http://youtu.be/sQTIBtolr9Y" target="_blank">Billy Gibbons</a> is seriously cool and I bet it would be fun hanging with him and listening to his countless stories. Old Guys Rule. Speaking of Old Guys...met this gnarly <a href="http://youtu.be/_MzgOfWfnAw" target="_blank">ODB</a> named Woody and his son Cory before Halestorm. They were from Davenport, Ia. Imagine that, we have to go to South Dakota to meet other Iowans. We hung out with them during the evenings for the length of their stay at the Chip. I spent about a hour one afternoon talking to Woody and it was one of the best moments of the trip. I love listening to people talk about their experiences in life. I truly hope that I run into Woody and Cory again on the road. It sucks because I didn't get their last name. Boo! <br />
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Dan's friend Jeff and his woman Meredith were the only non bikers on the trip. They drove the truck and camper out to the Buffalo Chip for the other folks that were with our group. It still cracks me up that they were the only people on the trip to get<a href="http://youtu.be/8ZPZtoerRtQ" target="_blank"> INK</a>. And the rest of us call ourselves bikers. HA! Jeff and Meredith were really fun to hang with and it was cool that we got to use the truck a few days so that we could hang with both of them. <br />
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Sturgis has changed since the last time I was there. The Broken Spoke Saloon is no longer downtown. It is now <a href="http://youtu.be/YyaUtnWr8Gw" target="_blank">Easyrider </a>Saloon. Loved the new building they built and the multi levels of outdoor decks was awesome. Great people watching. I did notice this trip that there wasn't as much nudity as usual, especially at the Chip. Maybe it's because it was colder at night. I think the guys were very disappointed. Has Gunner's always been on Lazalle? For some reason I thought it used to be on Main Street??<br />
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It's probably weird but I didn't do any riding while I was there. It was just an accomplishment for me that I got there. I spent most of my time hanging out at the Chip or going places in the truck so we could hang with Jeff and Meredith and drink. Yes drink...I needed many cocktails on this trip! My next Sturgis trip will be so much different. I look forward to another journey to the motorcycle mecca. Maybe 2015. That trip will include more time downtown Sturgis and actually doing some riding in the great state of South Dakota. <br />
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As I waved good bye to the Chip and road through Sturgis to the interstate, I felt sad. I always feel sad leaving Sturgis. I love the rally and the people that<a href="http://youtu.be/cwqhdRs4jyA" target="_blank"> travel</a> from all over to enjoy the same thing that I enjoy. On the journey home I reflected a lot on my life and how lucky I am to have been able to take this trip. How strong I really am as a woman to ride my own motorcycle. And how much I am thankful for the freedom that I have to ride freely in our great land. <br />
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I love you Sturgis, <a href="http://youtu.be/ZJGMPgZgj3c" target="_blank">South Dakota</a>! IHGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11032462747827070629noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834003.post-7890951595809827992013-08-19T12:03:00.001-05:002013-08-31T13:07:53.256-05:00Toby Keith and the Concerned Biker<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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One of the concerts I attended at The Chip was Toby Keith. I've liked a lot of his music and really dig the fact that he's so All American! He loves our military and I think that's awesome! Well the last 2 songs he sang were American Soldier and Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue. Well with my lack of sleep and not so lacking consumption of multiple cocktails I found myself crying when he sang American Soldier. Out of the blue this nice old dirty biker walked over and asked if I was ok and if I had lost someone in a war? I told him no, that I just don't take my freedom lightly and that this song always makes me cry. He gave me a little squeeze and walked away. I thought that was very cool that he cared enough to ask! There are some super awesome bikers in this world and it was my honor to hang with them again this year at Sturgis! <br />
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God Bless Our Troops, Vets, Military Families, and Our Fallen Heros! And God Bless Our Great Land!! </div>
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Here is a photo from the beginning of the journey to Sturgis. I'm the 2nd rider. </div>
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Heading for home today. I always feel some sadness when I leave Sturgis and this time is no different. I do have to say...after 5 days in a tent at the Chip, I can't wait to sleep in a bed! </div>
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