Rolling Thunder

[TheKid]

I was up at another great rolling thunder this year. I saw many RSV and TD in the parade this year. I also saw the one and only 'Beer30' pulling the BeerCart. I wish I could have found him after but I couldn't. I even walked over to the ball fields where they were having everyone park. Well it was another great time and I hope to be able to make the Asheville gathering to finally meet some of the great folks here at Venturerider. Everyone Ride SAFE.

 

theKid

[BEER30]

Where were ya Kid ?

As for me , I was busy as a member of RT . Our chapter did the security for the Pentagon parking lot and during the events at the Reflection Pool along at the Wall Friday night .

I was honored to be in the first 100 or so bikes in the demonstration ride . I pulled security up front and on the sides of the stage and got to meet several movie stars and higher up people .

Oh yeah , What a great feeling to do over 65 mph over the Potomac bridge (35 mph) ! And that was not during the demonstration ride .

And yes , I got kicked out of the Library of Congress . A little thing called pocket knives and a little women with an anal attitude in Homeland Defense ! Several minutes later to get greeted by 2 Capitol Motorcycle Cops , whom I thought was still after me , only that they wanted to see my scoot up close . Then trying to find other POI's , a parking spot (had the BEERCART), they gave BEER24/7 and I a lighted MC escort and made us a parking space in front of the Capital Bldg. , along with a special verbal tour of places to go ! Thank you Officers Nutter and Bell ! . Your going to receive a gracious letter sent to your Commander on how GREAT you too were to help us out ! .

 

Overall , I seen at least 5 RSV members(not frequent members) , but non the less and over 2 dozen RSV and only one 1st gen . Saw Bubba (was at RiderDukes and Nate's M & E) there with CMA . The CMA did a spectacular job helping out with water , peanut butter and crackers and other things to help the MC community . You all did Great guys !

Also passed RiderDuke as he was heading to Ruffy's .

There was over 840,000 MC there , days were beautiful too !

Went to a Italian restaurant and you think I was bad at Dick's , well.......what can I say ? I still have to get caught up with the video's and pic's until I post .

I will most likely be going to this event each year !

 

BEER30

[seforeman]

BEER30, I saw your bike there. That thing looks awesome dude. I too was in the first 100 or so. I was a Gold Star Escort and had a wonderful woman (named Norma) on the back. I have to say (being my first time) it was the most wonderful and emotional experience of my life. It was a true honor for me to do this for Rolling Thunder and the Gold Star Mothers. I was toward the rear near the trailing duece and half.

 

It was an amazing time and I hope to do it again next year.

[Tombo]

I was there and appreciated the support of the CMA, got a chance to refill my water bottle shortly before leaving the parking lot. I was riding as a guest with the Nam Knights M/C Club and was near the front with them. It was a great ride, the weather was perfect and the support was outstanding. I look forward to doing it again next year.

 

Tombo

 

[OutKast]

I was cool to see you again, Beer30. I was showing some of the other CMA your custom work before you showed up there in person. Working the water booth, I did not get to see what others were riding as they walked by, so did not to get to promote VentureRiders much.

[TheKid]

Beer30,

 

I was just a spectator. I go up there a lot and def like the event. I have friends that ride the parade and escort gold star mothers/wives. I saw you drive by but then I couldn’t find your scoot after but then again I didn’t go up to the capital. One day I shall meet you and the other fine folks here. I am also thinking of the custom leather we talked about just need to get the extra cash and time so I can make it down and work on it with the guidance of a professional. Ride Safe and keep the miles of smiles rolling up.

TheKid

[Eck]

 

I was a Gold Star Escort and had a wonderful woman (named Norma) on the back.

I have to say (being my first time) it was the most wonderful and emotional experience of my life. It was a true honor for me to do this

It was an amazing time and I hope to do it again next year

 

 

OH heck....I just cant leave this alone...so I have to ask...

Were yuo talking about the parade...or were you talking about being with Norma ...

[BEER30]

 

I was a Gold Star Escort and had a wonderful woman (named Norma) on the back.

I have to say (being my first time) it was the most wonderful and emotional experience of my life. It was a true honor for me to do this

It was an amazing time and I hope to do it again next year

 

 

OH heck....I just cant leave this alone...so I have to ask...

Were yuo talking about the parade...or were you talking about being with Norma ...

 

 

Eck , I know you were making a funny , and it does appear to looks like he himself made out to be a Virgin ! :rotf:

 

But for those whom do not know , I believe seforeman did the most HONORARY task of this event . Gold Star Mothers are those Mothers whom lost sons and daughters in the war . A sacrifice that no Mothers never wants to endure . To escort them , to have them ride on the back of your scoot is truly an Honor to do !

 

Also this is "NOT A PARADE", ........It's a Demonstration ride . To show support for our fallen , missing , and POW's both past and present . It is also to show the politicians that the public wants action , to quit tippie-toeing through political bureaucracy ! Our Chapter President along with 6 other including Artie Muller (Founder and Director) of RT met with President Bush to get House Amendment 111 signed into action before he leaves office , after Mrs. Nancy Poluski (SP?) squashed the Bill in front of over 280 signed delegates of Congress . She thinks the rights of Gays are more important than our lost , missing and injured serviceman and women !

With this day of so-called political correctness , our government has reclassified their status when missing to where they do not receive the little benefits they once had to save the government some $$ as they are either missing or captured . They suspend their pay and benefits until they are recovered ! That's BS !!!!!!!!!!

So saying after joining this organization , they support other military and community issues .

 

BEER30

[Jrichard]

It's a GREAT day in AMERICA-----when you have the opportunity to ------Pay your respects to the MANY: of ALL conflicts,{including the PRESENT area of ops.that we are engaged in}----2---show via numbers and sheer mass--to 'put some fire,under the 'elected' officials ARSE------THAT WE the concerned citizens--{of these here UNITED STATES of AMERICA } AIN'T going away!!!!----- 3--Too see THE MANY,THE PROUD, THE ELITE,and most of all THE YOUNG children on bridges, and overpasses leading into D.C. on the sides of I-66,HOV lanes,I-95 N: PROUDLY:usa::usa::clap2::thumbsup2: and with signs THANKING the MANY, who answered that call and PUT their life in HARMS way! and GAVE the ultimate sacrifice for the FREEDOM of some unknown in a far away country!!:usa::usa::usa:in one small way for the 'NAM' vet,who has NEVER made 'that journey' to THE WALL, it's his WELCOME HOME and at the same time the MEMORIAL ride to pay his respect : TO his buddy, who covered his ass! SO he could make come HOME-------------_______if'n YOU don't stand behind our TROOPS-----feel free to STAND in front of them---------so Gene I saw you and the wife as you came on to the bridge, I was at the 'choke point' as you all came of off the GW parkway------------Great job----carry-on:clap2: