January 2010
Well, I did not get out much the last month due to illness but when I did I made the most of it. We took Kim up to Thee Ramble Inn for her birthday party, which turned out to be the right choice. After a few adult beverages, Tony went over and above to put on a feast that was great! No one left hungry and the service was great as always. The most recent Scootergoods Meet and Greet party was at Kool Kat's Saloon up in Belleview and had a good turn out. It was also great to see almost all of Scootergoods Staff together and hook up with my brother "Sparky". The U.S. Military Vet's MC did the cooking of the sausage's and "Shaky Puddin" was kick'n out the jam's and I mean kick'n! If you have never heard "Shaky Puddin" it is well worth the trip where ever they are. Speaking of that they will be playing at the next Scootergoods Meet and Greet Party, January 9th at Kickstands Saloon up in Eustis (see Scootergoods web site for map). Now mark your 2010 calendar's for February 20th for the "We the People - We Want Our Country Back - Rally! Put on by Scootergoods Magazine and the "NEW" IRRU Social Club. Most everyone I know is about fed up with the direction our country is going and now is our chance to do something about it! We are making up a "Declamation of the People's Voice for the United State's of America". This will be made up in the format of the "Bill of Right's" on parchment paper with "demands" for our government to abide by. The Declamation does not cover every issue that needs to be addressed but cover's a lot of the main ones (not enough paper and not to overwhelm). Enough is enough -it's time for we the people to stand up and let our voice's be heard. We need "everyone's" signature as power in numbers and we will try signing it with a old feather quill pen (as getting back to basics). United "We Get er Done" - dived we fall! We will have remastered copies of our countries four Documents of Freedom posted for review. Just like in voting - if you don't vote  - you don't have the right to bitch. So get off your butt and join us,  show the power of "We the People". We will be sending the original to congress and copies to additional branches of our government. See Scootergoods web site for a map to the "NEW" IRRU Social Club. Until next month - In God We Trust - With No Trust in Our Government - Brother John

 
OUR JANUARY 2010 COVER GIRL CHRISTINA

December 2009
BROTHER JOHN First things first - I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If I offended anyone by saying that - you can kiss my God Blessed Soul & Red, White and Blue "American" ASS! Now - On 11/02/09 ABC News reported on the dangers old tire’s on the road and currently being sold as new by tire dealers. There is currently no regulation on tire expiration. However the DOT (Department of Transportation) recommends a tire over six years old not be used regardless of the amount of tire tread still there. As the rubber and compounds age they begin to weaken and break down - regardless of how and where they are stored. Now to tell the age of a tire - stamped in the side is a coded set of numbers at the end of the DOT numbers. I recently purchased a new front tire for my bike from Creative Cycle’s - See example photo of the code mounted on my wheel: 3209 - these numbers would represent that the tire was manufactured during the 32nd week of 2009 (just four weeks prior to me purchasing my Dunlop tire - which is excellent turn over time).  
However - Take a look at the second set of photo’s. This was taken from my RV (won’t mention manufacture due the tire was from prior owner and don’t know how long he had it). The tire tread is like new but the belt is broken and split the tire open. The code on this tire is C15L - This would break down to the tire being manufactured the 1st week of 1995, making this tire over fourteen years old and way past it’s life expediency. This makes a very dangerous situation as seen by the tire. http://abcnews.go.com/video/player/index?id=4826897 Now for more road dangers - F*@king
ASSWHOLES running red lights! These idiots are totally out of control and video camera’s are not doing a dam bit of good! How many more brother’s and sister’s do we have to get injured or killed before stiffer penalties are enforced?? We had a idiot drift into our lane while he was trying to dig his wallet out to get money and all the time he had a little ankle biter dog sitting on his shoulder! I mean what the "F" - we are surrounded my idiot’s! I know we keep saying it but please "Be Safe"! I know that, I also have been ranting about Tony’s cooking at the Ramble Inn but he still come’s out with the new stuff. If you like shrimp you will love his salt and pepper shrimp (don’t be fooled by the name there is no overpowering salt and pepper flavor). These aint no little cocktail shrimp either!Look for early 2010 for SCOOTERGOODS MAGAZINE to have a "We The People Rally" - We want our country back and demand all levels of our government hear us. We will form our petition under the
Declaration of Independence and Bill of Right’s format on aged parchment paper with everyone signing with a feather quill pen. Then copies will be sent to state and local governments with the original being sent to congress. Our forefather’s would be ashamed of what we have allowed our country become. Let’s make our military proud of what were doing back home and not allow our president to apologize and bow to other heads of state. Dam It - We are the United States of America and everyone should be dam proud of it! Let’s get our country back! We need everyone’s signature as power is in numbers. Watch the web site at www.scootergoods.com and next months magazine for details. 
So till next month - Ride Free - Ride Safe - Ride Again Brother John

 November 2009
Well turkey day is already upon us and I hope everyone gets the opportunity to abuse one or more of them birds with family and friends. However we must not forget what Thanksgiving is all about and what we have to be thankful for. In today’s times there is way too many of us that have less to be thankful for. Still the same, we must be thankful for what we do have and help our brothers and sisters who do not. I like to frequent Scootergoods advertisers when the opportunity arises and Tony down at the Ramble Inn continues to amaze me. The normal bar menu is still good as always but he continues to add to the Asian side of it. The crab rangoon and salt and pepper chicken is great and both are something that I have never ate before but will without a doubt order it again. Something’s not even on the menu, so don’t be afraid to ask and at reasonable prices. Another new one is the "Edge" (the old Waters Edge) on 50 heading out to Pine Island or Bayport. They have added a large overhang with plenty of seating along the river and are in the process of building a tiki bar also outback along the river. Starting to look pretty dam good! Kim and I hooked up with Don V one night and headed over there to try out the food. Roberta was doing the cooking that night and made me up a shrimp salad sandwich that was great (also something that I have not had before). Kim had a tomato salad which she said was one of the best. Don had the pulled pork and said that it was one of the best that he has had. To make things better the "Edge" is full liquor also biker owned and operated. Check it out! If you don’t know where it’s at you can get a map from the Scootergoods web site. Carmine "The Big Ragoo’s" Bike Night’s have started in full swing and are not the normal slow bike nights with not much happening. New games have been a big hit, with additional new games to be added and rotated. I don’t want to let them out so come out and see for yourself. Schedules are here in the mag and on the web site you can also get maps from the web site if you don’t know where there at. Come on out and support the Big Ragoo! Cottee River Bikefest - besides being hotter than hell the attendance and vendors seemed to be down. We were set up next to the band stand so we had no problem hearing all the bands. Friday night the Daisy Duke’s contest went over big with this months Scootergoods cover girl winning 3rd place and $200. October 3rd we hooked to go on the Wheels for Wheels Run. We started out at Creative Cycles monthly open house then to Hurricane Hanks, then the Anchorage, D’s Place and ended at the Horse and Crown where there was one hell of a feast of food. All locations had the $2 beers except Hurricane Hanks ($3.50 and don’t even see any tit’s - not me) But the run was very well organized and fun run. Till next month - Ride Free - Ride Safe - Ride Again - Brother John

 October 09
Brother John; Scootergoods 5yr anniversary party - Kickass or what? I have seen a lot of bikes at the Ramble Inn before but never that many (plus all the cages). We were unable to get to most of the games in due to the area that was laid out had to be used for parking. Good enough reason, I guess. From what I saw everyone had a good time, with adult beverages flowing and Tony keeping up with the food plates (excellent ). The amount of give aways from all the supporters was overwhelming and Carmine worked hard to get them all out! We also had a larger turnout than we expected with outstanding support for Don V. for which he has worked hard for - Thanks to everyone who showed up and those who did not - you missed a good one! Well October is already upon us and that will mean cooler riding weather and which also means the hoards of snowbirds will be back. You know the cages which seems to have no one driving, going well under the speed limit and always Please be extra careful! There is still little accountability and regulations. The cooler weather also means that your tire pressure will drop with the temperatures, so keeping checking tire pressure - with only two wheels it means a lot on how your bike handles. The deer rut (mating season) will also be upon us and the deer will be moving about much more and most active from dusk till dawn. Use your high beam lights when possible and keep an eye to the shoulders for deer about to cross the road. The high beam will make them easier to see and make their eyes (blue) reflect more. Deer do not have rods in their eyes, which regulates light and they are blinded. (And yes we know there are no Moose in Florida)  This sometimes cause’s them to freeze on the spot and by sounding your horn will also (sometimes) get them to freeze on the spot or reverse their direction of travel. Deer also have very hard and small hooves which can cause their feet to slide out from under them when running onto the hard pavement.You don’t want a deer falling on it’s ass right in front of you. Try to avoid hitting the shoulder of the road with your bike, when at high speed and applying your brakes, it will usually results in being out of control - down or into the tree’s and that’s not good!Another one to watch for - when you see a deer cross the road - watch for more to be crossing behind it. You don’t want to avoid the first one only to not see the one’s following. 
Deer hunting season will also mean more people in the woods and more people in the woods means more deer moving to avoid the people. Don’t underestimate the deer - many deer / motorcycle encounters are fatal and not just for the deer - be extra safe! Now that everyone is looking out for deer we can also be watching for Carmine’s (The Big Ragoo) Bike Night’s. Carmine is in the process of setting some up in the Pasco county area and could use everyone’s support. Scootergoods Magazine will be supporting him 100% and I hope everyone else does too. Dates and locations will be posted on the web site www.scootergoods.com and in the rag as they develop. Congratulations to Dee Mills (Lea’s Prayers and Postage) on winning the 2009 Energizer Bunny of the year award. I know that I voted for her every morning with my 1st cup of coffee. Dee - you earned it! Until next month -
Ride Free - Ride Safe - Ride Again - Brother John

                                                                            September 2009
BROTHER JOHN:Well the widening of County Line Road (Pasco/Hernando) still continues at a snails pace and seems Fred Flintstone could work more efficient but that’s Florida. Road projects seem to go on for ever and engineered with a learners permit. Anyone who knows me, knows that I normally keep the Deuce cleaner than normal but getting stuck in the rain as much as I have lately makes it hard. Back at the Rodeo I got some products from a vendor and Bling Master’s Bling Rag was one of them. Microfiber Cloth - wet it and wipe the water spots away (as long as there’s no dirt or road grime). It works pretty dam good and just throw it in the washing machine when dirty. I get the Deuce done in about 15min and it is made in the U.S.A. Check it and their other products out at www.blingmaster.com it really works! I have got to say that the Poor Man’s Sturgis Party in Lake county was great! The only hitch for us was when my brother (Sparky)
broke down. Big thanks to Bill (BC) for the help! All of the stops did a fantastic job with fast friendly service of a cold adult beverage. The Blue Heron did an outstanding job! It was hotter than hell and they had the A/C kicking out inside with additional fans and outside additional big fans and a big mister set up (which a few of the ladies Took "full" advantage of). Jenny Rimmer kicked out the tunes as only she can. Now let me tell ya - the Ridgerunner can smoke some butt! The food was great! If you went away hungry - you eat a lot more than I do and only at $5! The $1 grab a can of beer was one thing that I took full advantage of and got lucky by keep grabbing my brand! Again the Ridgerunner did an outstanding job with the bike and adult games and getting better each time around. I don’t know the final count of bikes as they were still coming in when we left (no sign up - it was free) but there was a lot. One hell of a turnout! The Run kicked off at Steve’s Lounge in Leesburg with additional stops including The Dawg House in Wildwood, The Pine grove Lounge in Wildwood, Kool Kats in Bellveiw and finally to the Blue Heron for Fun and Biker shenanigans. Now Bay News9 recently had a poll on "Text Messaging While Driving" - 83% voted to ban it and 16% wanted to continue texting while driving (don’t know what their thinking - must be politicians) and the lost 1% must have been busy texting. Just as cell phone usage while driving - I mean what the "F"! How many more people have to be killed before the State of Florida wakes up! Till next month - Ride Free - Ride Safe - Ride Again - Brother John

                                                                                    August 2009
Brother John: August 2009 - Scootergoods Magazine Five year anniversary! The rag continues to get better with each issue. With the grace of God and Don V, I hope to continue to be part of the future. August 29th - Ramble Inn, Scootergoods 5th Anniversary Party - BE THERE! (see add in mag & web site) Update; Additional 2nd Amendment Attack: Obamma’s plan & changes have not let up! Senate Bill SB-2009, which was introduced Feb. 2009 will require us to put on our 2009 1040 federal income tax form, "ALL" firearms that you own which also may require finger prints and a tax of $50.00 per firearm. SB-2009 will become public knowledge 30 days after it is voted into law. This is an amendment to the Internal Revenue Act of 1986 and means that the Finance Committee can pass it without the Senate even voting on it! This Senate Bill is B.S. and MUST be Stopped! Additional information can be found on the U.S. Senate home page (search SB-2009) July 4th - Don V and myself headed north to The Thunder Inn to hook up with J.O. Batten (Gunslinger), Charlie W and the Chapdog to for the welcome home party for Army Unit 356. Along the way we had to stop at the Ramble Inn’s Tea Party for a couple of cold ones and a couple more cold one’s at Mickey’s Bar in Crystal River(dam it was hot out). A recent trip back to Michigan has confirmed - Florida does not have mosquitoes - Michigan does! 10 times as many, 5 times larger and much more aggressive. Rumor has it, that the state

  is changing the state bird from the robin to the mosquito! July 11th Harleyfest 2009, as many as 6000 motorcycles were expected to ride to Hell! Hell, Michigan that is. Hell is on Patterson Lake road which is an old winding two laner west of Ann Arbor. Harleyfest 2009 was held at the Hell Creek Ranch which is on the east edge of town. I was in Michigan two weeks prior to Harleyfest and did not attend. However BMW Jim said that his son did attend and was a great time. When in Hell, I stopped buy the ole watering hole the "Dam Site Inn" for a couple of cold one’s with my buddy Russ (his horse Carter pictured).    (Cont. Below Photo's)

  Again I can say - I’ve been to Hell and back numerous times. Also July 11th, "The Ratt Run" - Put on by the one and only "Ratt" himself and the Freedom Chapter of ABATE. After leaving the 1st stop "R place at the crossroads" in Brooksville we headed for the 2nd stop IR-RU family Social Club in Floral City - however 1/2 way there Bobby’s Heritage Softail decided that it did not run worth a dam. We were close to "Mac’s Place" so we pulled in, checked over the bike, had a couple of cold one’s with Dale and the Heritage still did not want to run worth a dam so we headed back towards home. However - on the way back Bobby needed gas so after filling up the Heritage it decided that it was going to run again. To make the best of it we headed to the "Ramble Inn" for a couple of adult beverages. Again however - as we were ready to leave the sky let loose. So a couple hours later and several more adult beverages, we headed out and still got soaked but happy. July 10th the Orlando Sentinel, reported that Lake County Sheriff’s Office detained more than 200 people solely because they were suspected of being an illegal immigrant (in the past 2yrs). This count is by far much higher than any other central Florida county and now is being brought to question by civil liberties and immigration advocates. They are suggesting that the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is conducting racial and ethnic profiling. I say, profiling my ass! They had been pulled over for a traffic violation and could not produce ID (which would include no drivers license). Driving without a drivers license is a crime and last time I checked so is being an "illegal immigrant"! Lake County would then contact the U.S. Border Patrol which would issue "detainers" for the individuals and held in the jail until being picked up by federal authorities for deportation proceedings. Now this is how the process is supposed to work and my question is - why are the rest of the county’s and country, not doing the same dam thing on a consistent basis?I say thank you to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for doing your job as process and law call’s for. Wake up America - illegal immigration is costing us billions of dollars! Our borders are not secure and 11.5 million illegal immigrants - proves it! The entire article can be viewed at orlandosentinel.com. Scootergoods Magazine - now 5years strong and was just starting out when I came to Florida. When I first saw it I said, now this is a cool book that goes old school and actually enjoyed reading the whole rag. Never thinking that I would end up being part of it, thanks to Don V. This has been a journey that I have truly enjoyed and look foreword to the journey ahead. Also looking foreword to seeing everyone at the Ramble Inn Aug. 29th supporting Don. Until Next month - Ride Free - Ride Safe - Ride Again - Brother John

                                                                                  July 2009
BROTHER JOHN: Independence Day - 04 July 1776, The United States of America declared it’s independence from England (the Mother Land). Now what lead up to the colonies of America declaring independence from England? The Stamp Act of 1765 - a tax was levied at the main part of all pieces of paper that was written or printed upon. This tax was to help offset the cost’s of establishing and supporting the new colonies. The Colonies of America realized that they must help support them selves and did not object. Townsend Acts of 1767 - This act taxed everything imported from England to the colonies, which also lead to additional troops being sent over from England. Now this did not sit well with the colonies and by 1770 the colonies had the tax lifted except for the tax on tea. Now that also lead to the Boston Tea Party in 1773 but in 1770 we had the Boston Massacre at which five colonist’s were gunned down out of a crowd while protesting. This also was exploited through the writing’s and printing’s of Paul Revere.On 18 April, 1775 British forces were sent to the small town of Concord to confiscate stored firearms and capture Samuel Adams & John Hancock. This prompted Paul Revere’s ride to Concord to warn that the "British Are Coming". Upon the arrival of the six to nine hundred British troops, marching up Lexington street they met the small American Militia. Next the British claim to have heard a shot ring out (now known as the shot heard around the world) and opened fire, killing eight American Militia and wounding ten. This became known to be the first battle of the revolution. I say this all because does any of that sound like history may be somewhat repeating it’s self? It has gotten to the point of tax paying American’s are paying a tax two and three time’s on the same item and all for what? Only add more taxes and continue to financially support illegal immigrants and now congress is voting to give them social security benefits!! Now what the hell is wrong with this picture?? Is our government doing as what the majority of American people want or as what the liberal minded who are out of touch with the real America wants?? Now I commend Florida Governor Charlie Crist for vetoing the state bill which would have taken six million dollars from money used to process concealed weapons permits. But we must not stop there! Our government, for may years has been trying to disarm it’s citizens. Now they are attacking the ammunition, to limit and control who and how much ammo it’s citizens have. Currently the National Rifle Association has launched a "FREE" one year membership (new members) - log onto https://www.nrahq.org/nrabonus/accept-membership.asp JOIN! through numbers we can fight back and it’s free - I have been a member sense 1965. Have we ever thought to the fact that the United States of America has never been invaded by another military in the act of war? Maybe because they would not only face the United States military but also it’s armed citizens! If our tax dollars are to be spent on firearm control - spend it on illegal firearm trafficking and keep the firearms out of our enemies hands! If we are going to spend our tax dollars on illegal immigrants - spend it on getting rid of them not supporting them! Each child that an illegal immigrant pops out becomes an American citizen because they were born on American soil - again what’s wrong with that picture? Am I suggesting another revolution? Maybe - but not in a violent manner. Hold our government accountable to us - We the People of the United States of America. If you were hired to do a job and did not do the job you were hired to do - your boss would fire you. Well we the people are the boss - our government has been hired to work for us, not the other way around! You would not spend your hard earned money on things you don’t want, so why do we allow our government to do it - FIRE THEM! Well that’s enough venting again for this month but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.                   Brother John

                                                                   June 2009 THE RODEO
A lot has been happening besides the snowbirds gone! Leesburg - Friday volunteered on the road crew and was assigned the corner of Main st & Palmetto along with Don V. I could not believe what we saw in just a 4hr span and just that one corner. All the way from dropped bikes, people unable to touch the ground with their feet, unable to park their bike, running head on into the curb, riding the starter all the way across the street & into a vendors booth and of all things three riders on a cell phone while riding down Main st. (1 sport bike & 2 cruisers). Dave O. & Ridgerunner ran the road crew and did an outstanding job! Saturday, cruzed around to several establishments outside of town and away from the big crowds (Kickstands, Kool Cat's, Blue Heroin Cove, County Line & Buddy's Tavern in Bushnell for a pit stop on the way to and from Leesburg. Price's for a cold bottle of suds at everywhere we stopped were all very reasonable and not jacked up due to the Bike fest. Saturday May 2nd, the Freedom Chapter of ABATE Florida held their annual Motorcycle Safety & Awareness run. The run ended at the steps to the Hernando County court house, where commissioner Dave Russell (who also lead the ride) delivered a proclamation declaring - May, motorcycle safety & awareness month in Hernando county. However - only twenty (20) bikes showed up! Come on now! Motorcycle safety & awareness concerns us all weather you are an ABATE member or not. We put stickers all over - Look Twice Save a Bikers Life, Kill a Biker Go to Jail etc. but when we have a chance to show up in numbers to support what we say - no one shows up! What's with that shit?? Don't believe in what we say?? Now for the Rodeo. Besides being hotter than hell - I had a great time & hope everyone else did too. Jaebird's dunk tank was a big hit and donated all the money to the DD214 foundation for disabled veteran's. That is what the rodeo is supposed to be about. Raising money for disabled vet's and have fun doing it. We all know times are rough now but the rodeo is not the place to make money for just our pockets! A lot of people volunteer their time and money while a few are just looking out for them selves. How many other people donated money back? J.O. Batten invites us all to his place to have a good time and raise money for disabled vet's without anyone getting hurt in the process. He has established very few rules but "NO DOG's" is one of them. What part of NO DOG's don't people understand?? That many people in the heat and dog's don't mix! Much to your disbelief - the dog's are not having a good time. Dog shit does not breakdown in the hot sun and can ruin a working pasture. I witnessed dog attacks against both people and other dog's, dog's shiting all over the place, running around loose and tied up in the hot sun. This is not only blatant disrespect to J.O., it is disrespect to your dog. I am a dog owner myself and would not even consider bringing my dog - rules or not. NO DOG's! Please respect the man's wishes! I think he has earned it! Well I have vented enough for this month and if I offended anyone - oh well. At the rodeo, I got some products for detailing put out by Blingmaster. I will report out on it next month, once I have tried it out. So until then -
                      Ride Free - Ride Safe - Ride Again  -  Brother John

June 2009
I have ridden of a couple of missions with the Patriot Guard Riders in the past and never realized how much that it really means to the friends and family of a pasted away veteran until 15 May, 2009. A memorial ride was organized to leave BB Ma Gee's in Spring Hill to the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell and escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders, with a flag line established at Bushnell for my brother in law Kirkland T. Tunnecliffe . On behalf of family, friends and myself, I would like to thank Beverly Wolfkil Asst. State Captain for South Central Florida Patriot Guard Riders and all the riders who showed up to escort Captain Kirk on his last ride - outstanding job (that includes all the riders who left after one service was completed to join in for Kirk's service at Bushnell)! I know Kirk enjoyed the 39.5 miles of the back roads to his final resting spot. The service was given by Chaplin Buzz Boyd with the Honor Guard (B team) from the Marine Corp League of Spring Hill. Again - outstanding! I don't think there was a dry eye there to honor Kirk's life as a Navy veteran. Just words are hard to described it. I would also like to thank all the additional people who showed
 up to pay their respects. Brother John

MARCH 2009 
Brother John: Well Old Man Winter hit us hard this year but it appears that we are out of it now and good riding weather is back. This also means that the snow birds will soon be leaving along with all the cages that appears to have no one driving. February 7th, Mustang Sally’s in Holiday had their anniversary party, Don V and myself headed down to party with them (glad we did). Had a good turn out with good food and I had the opportunity to see a band called "Crackers" for the first time. They consist of just Reg & Pattie on their guitar and bass with a lot of electronics, that puts out dam good sound. They not only play some great tunes - they are also very entertaining in their own unique way. If you have never seen them and have the chance - do so, you will glad you did. (I know that I will see them again). Check out a link to their web site which is posted on Scootergoods web site. Well by now I’m sure that you all heard that the costs of traffic fines have all gone up to generate more money. Sounds right to me - take more money from the people that don’t have it. I thought traffic fines were supposed, to encourage traffic safety not generate more money! Remember last year when SB968 was proposed - stiffer penalties - Kill A Biker Go to Jail! It is worded basically as reported then and is a step in the right direction (this is now law). we will have to monitor this as to see how consistently it will be enforced. However - now we have taken a step backwards on another issue. The money generated from motorcycle registrations is no longer going to motorcycle training and safety awareness . That money is now goes into the states general budget and used as seen fit? Additionally - $2.50 will be added to motorcycle registrations to go to driver training and awareness but may be redirected as seen fit. The state level of ABATE seems to think that we are "lucky" and in good shape. Lets recap this a little - we will get less of what we had (possibly none) and be paying more for it? This makes us lucky and in good shape?? Native American "Ten Bears" once said during treaty negotiations; "You offer us what we have always had but much less - you take without asking you rape our lands, our homes and our people. You call this a good trade? You do not live by your own words - the people will fight for what we already have - our lands, our homes and our way of life"! We know the outcome with joined forces at the Little Bighorn but we also know the eventual outcome. Lucky? Good shape? Good trade? History repeats it’s self over and over at all levels. I hope everyone who went to Daytona had a safe & good time (too much of a zoo for me - been there done that). Sturgis - been there done that, too much of a zoo for me - love South Dakota but not during bike week. I plan on jumping on the Deuce and heading north this weekend to Weirsdale for the Party at the Cove and will report out on it next month. Until then - Ride Free - Ride Safe - Ride Again - Brother John

FEBRUARY 2009
BROTHER JOHN: Well 2009 is off and running but first, I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. Christmas day Don V. along with his son Eric, Pirate, Turtle, BMW Jim & his family came over for dinner with Kim and I. We put a hurt on a turkey and ham. Great relaxing day with friends to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and the birth of Pirate which was the following day. Sunday, January 4th Pirate and I hit Webster to unload some bike parts (sold about 1/2). There was a big turn out but did not see many people walking around with purchases (all of the Scootergoods rags went though). We all just went through a rough year of extremely high gas prices and the price rise of everything else as a result of it. But now the gas prices come down but how many other products lowered their prices as a result of it?? I have not seen ANY - not like we did not expect that to happen. Come on now enough is enough - some products rose there prices as much as 33 1/3% recently. Pepsi Cola products went from 12 packs to 8 packs and kept the prices the same, what’s up with that shit? I know people who have had to take a reduction in pay and consumer prices continue to rise except for homes and motor vehicles. Now we have our savior "Barrack" in office to make the world all better and stimulate the economy. Now if this has not all been staged - what has? It’s not like all of us (Joe the plummer’s) did not see this mess coming 4 years ago. Now the tax payers will just bail them out and none be held accountable for their actions or for the bail out monies. Speaking of taxes - the state of Florida is looking for ways to generate more money. What have they come up with - obesity tax - tax all soda’s (even though more than half sold are diet - luxury tax - tax all crack pipes!! Where do they come up with this shit - sitting around together smoking crack?? Why don’t we just put out a bounty on all illegal aliens! That would stimulate the hell out of our borders, create millions of jobs & eliminate the free trade act which allowed millions of manufacturing jobs to be shipped out! No - we want to tax soda & crack pipes and to think we elected these numb nuts! Some time I feel like one of those bobble head dolls - just shaking my head. Enough venting for now, I’m sure more material will be added to our three ring cluster F$@k (State of the Nation).I hope to see everyone at the Valentine’s Day, February 14th - Party at the Cove, held at Blue Heron Cove in Weirsdale. See web site for details & map. Until next month - Ride Free - Ride Safe - Ride Again - Brother John

January 2009

Well the new year is here but first I must follow up on some issues from 2008. As from last months article - our local P.O.S. Terral M. Matlock (Monety), who was arrested for fraudulently collecting funds for a motorcycle charity run.  P.O.S. stood before judge Springstead and pled guilty to organized fraud. The Piece of Shit received time served (33 days), 5yrs probation and must pay restitution to everyone he ripped off at the rate of $100 per month. So if you were ripped off in P.O.S.'s scam, you must contact Mary C. Johnson at the State Attorneys Office (352) 754-4255. When I attended Montey's hearing, I found out something interesting. If you happen to be a resident in the Hernando County jail, upon release you are charged $50 per day for each day served. This is over and above the sentence received and a payment schedule is set up at release. If Hernando County jail has 500 inmates @ $50 per day, that's $25,000 per day Hotel Hernando is scheduled to collect. Now the big picture is - that comes out to $9,125.000 per year, that's right nine million, one hundred twenty five thousand dollars! I'm not sure how many inmate's the jail holds but that is still one hell of a lot of money and what is that money scheduled to be used for???
  Don V, Pirate & myself loaded up for IRRU's yearly toy run. This starts out as a group ride but then spreads out as the stops progress. As usual the IRRU club did a hell of a job & the food was great! The following weekend several of Scootergoods and Rodeo staff rode in the yearly Hernando County Sheriff’s toy run sponsored by the Freedom Chapter of ABATE & had a pretty good turn out aprox 75 bikes. I did not follow the ride over to Roo's due to Chickenman's Weeki Wachee Smokeout had already been scheduled. Now that was some mighty fine food, from deep fried turkey and the special recipe brussel sprouts to the Texas fries and everything else in-between was outstanding! Chickenman, you know how to do it right!
  I hope 2009 turns out to be a safe one for everyone - until next month, ride free - ride safe - ride again - Brother John

December 2008

The 4th Old School Biker Rodeo is in the books but we will get to that in a few. We have another issue that has come up. Most of us have attended or been part of charity or benefit runs and have done so without reservation. Now we have a fraudulent charity run that was scheduled until the low life piece of shit was caught. On 10/17/08 Terral Montgomery Matlock, was arrested for organized fraud. Terral was going by the name of Montgomery (Montey) T. Matlock (I will just use P.O.S. = piece of shit). P.O.S. was self proclaimed director of fund-raising activities for the Riders For Life associated with NASCAR Motorcycle Riders. This run was to benefit the "Lowes Syndrome Foundation", which is a terminal birth defect. The real sad part about it is the child who was to have benefitted from the proceeds (medical care) is for real (P.O.S.’s ex wife’s son). It appears that stupid P.O.S. used an old flyer from a few years back & was selling tickets for $25 per rider. P.O.S. also bilked several establishments in Hernando Beach of a lot of money which was to go to the benefit (Chicks Beach Bar, Upper Deck, VFW post, Brian’s Place, R Bar, Hernando Beach Reality, Bayport Inn, Tailgators & the Sand Trap). It was also said that P.O.S. had spread his fraudulent actions into Pasco & Citrus counties. Denise at "Chick’s Beach Bar" & Tina at "Tailgators" both said that P.O.S. had the ability to talk some good B.S. It also appears that the child’s mother was unaware of P.O.S.’s actions. We will find out more, P.O.S. is scheduled to stand before Judge Springstead 11/18/08 (after this writing) at 9:00am courtroom D Hernando County. I plan to be there so I will give a follow up next month. I don’t know about you but, I feel that anyone who would defraud money from a charity for terminally ill children is just a very "slight" step above a pedophile & pedophiles’ are the lowest form of scum on the earth. I hope P.O.S.’s actions do not effect future charity runs but you can’t blame establishments for thinking twice Back to the rodeo - I hope everyone had a safe good time! Sitting around the campfire most of the night with close friends (new one’s too) on those chilly nights, enjoying a few adult beverages are always memorable. I have always looked forward to working the bike games as I will for the upcoming 5th Rodeo. We are looking to make a few changes so we don’t become repetitive - Throwing in some different & new games along with some of the more popular old one’s. Speeding things up so it don’t start to drag at the end & a few others. Below you will find the results from the 4th Rodeo’s Bike games. #19 Steve J & his passenger Jackie, have pretty much dominated at the past Rodeo’s still won a one but was dethroned on the most popular "slow race". Winning in dominating style was #14 Casey (Babyface).Cone Ball - 1st #19 Steve J & Jackie 2nd #10 Bruce & Sherley / Ring Toss - 1st #12 Gary & Jan 2nd #5 Dana & Susan / Weenie Bite - 1st #24 Bruce & Passenger 2nd #19 Steve J & Jackie / Balloon Toss - 1st #5 Dana & Susan No 2nd place / Slow Race - 1st #14 Casey (Babyface) 2nd #2 Doc Fox / Keg Push - 1st #17 Gorilla 2nd #8 Bad Andy Sorry time did not allow for the Potato in the Hay or the Shit House Pulls (that will be corrected). Untill next month - Ride Free / Ride Safe / Ride Again - Brother John

November 2008
As of this writing, the 4th Rodeo had not taken place yet but hope all had a great time, for a great cause - our disabled veterans. I would like to thank Paul at Callaghan Tire (heavy trucks & equipment) in Clearwater for the donation of the 55gal trash barrels. I will report out in the December issue on the Bike Game winners. Lets hear a Hell Yeh for the future of the 5th Brooksville Old School Biker Rodeo in May.Did you Know! Per flsenate.gov The 2008 Florida Statutes 316.415 Reflectors.--Every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall carry on the rear, either as part of the tail lamp or separately, at least one red reflector. A violation of this section is a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation as provided in chapter 318. However - there is a disclaimer stating that the systems information is unverified?? What’s up with that?? Now is this more discrimination and probable cause towards motorcycles??? Till next month - Ride Free-Ride Safe-Ride Again - Brother John(Captain) Kirk - R.I.P.

October 2008
Well the cooler weather is upon us & that means a couple of things 1) The Rodeo (Jimmy’s birthday party) 2) The snowbirds returning - which results in increased traffic, so be on the look out for that cage doing 20mph under the speed limit & no one appears to be driving it. 3) The upcoming end of another hurricane season, at which I pray to God (not allah) that everyone has & will make it through safely. Speaking of safety - This summer I got stuck in a nightmare ride of my life. Riding alone at night on the back roads, a storm blew up & I was stuck with nowhere to go. The wind was at 50mph blowing into my face (plus the mph that I was traveling). It was raining so hard that I could barely see the road & could not see the shoulder at all. The rain did not feel like needles, it was more like buckshot. Then my glasses fogged up so I could not see at all! Remembering an old scuba divers trick (no traffic coming up behind me), I stopped in the middle of the road & spit on the inside of my glasses (no not a big louie - spit - saliva). Spread it around with finger tip & fogging problem gone. This works, it only works temporarily & may have to be repeated but works. Most Dive shops also sell products that work for longer periods of time & does not burn the eyes as some tried methods have. September 6th a few of us got together for the A.P.A.C.K. Hernando County Bikefest & Ride sponsored by: Weeki Wachee Springs. A.P.A.C.K. (American People Against Cop Killers) & Weeki Wachee Springs did an OUTSTANDING job planning, organizing & executing the group ride, which started at I75 & 50 and ended at Weeki Wachee Springs. The group ride was Police escorted by many officers through several miles of Hernando county’s back roads (took an hour). With over 400 bikes through the back roads, this was a hell of a task & very impressive. Again - OUTSTANDING job! Friday night there was a pre ride party at the Springs & Saturdays ride also included entry into the Springs for the day. Hopefully this event will continue - it’s a keeper - you might just want to check this one out. With a cause that means something to everyone - Cops murdered in the line of duty - protect & serve.Election year is also upon us & more B.S.!! I can not believe so many people out of touch with the American people. We really are dammed no matter where we turn! We have one guy, who wants change. Change can be good - for the right reasons. But here is a guy who defies American tradition & thought process. He is muslim & under the banner of islam - none is God except allah; muhammad is the messenger of Allah.In this belief & thought process - most everything is preached the opposite & against that of the western culture (not just America but mainly now that they have already established themselves in other cultures). Do we want this guy in charge of making changes????? Then we have the guy who is afraid to make the changes required. Can we afford to 4 more years of the same??? Which of the two is lesser of the two evils? The sad part is we do have to choose - we are dammed no matter what way we turn. Now it has been published: Speaker of the House - Nancy Pelosi, wants a Windfall Tax on all Retirement income (how many retired Americans are loosing their homes now, because they can’t pay the taxes & insurance?). I believe we all work our butts off & save to one day afford to retire, so I don’t know where the windfall comes from?? Now for the real kicker - When asked "WHY" ; "Because we need to work toward equalizing income". Again when asked - how are these added tax dollars to be spent ; " For example: We have estimated 12 million undocumented americans and millions more unemployed minorities, to whom the dollars can go a long way to raise the standard of living as Americans". What has this women been smoking?? She is totally out of touch with reality!! These are not undocumented americans! They are illegal & should be sent back & shot when they try to return. This is also 12 million exampels of how safe & secure our borders are. Americans pay taxes they don’t! With 12 millon illegals (which we are already supporting because they do not have a recorded income) gone - the millions of unemployed minorties would have jobs avaiable (to work for a living) & PAY more TAX’s. This would wipe out most of the welfare roles to which is funded by working, tax paying Americans! Being retired & a veteran myself - I would not have a problem shooting an illegal trying to enter my country for whom I have worked, payed tax’s & fought for. GOD BLESS AMERCA & all TRUE AMERICANS! I’m sorry that I am unable to publish a schedule of events for Jimmy’s Birthday Party (RODEO) as of this writing due to several concerns which have come up but we will try to do a better job of posting the schedules at the event. Again these are my opions (to which I have that right - I fought & worked for them). These opinions are not nessesarly that of (but I hope so) Scootergoods Magizine, it’s editor or any of it’s staff. If I have offened anyone - OH WELL. I am Brother John C & I endorse this message. RIDE FREE - RIDE SAFE - RIDE AGAIN

September 2008