Nickname: Tim
calls me his bride still ... recently dubbed 'Webmonster'
Age: 41
Occupation:
looking for one that pays… hmm… how about pre-occupation? (I want to be a
writer)
Hobbies/Other
interest: Building websites for smiles, writing, snow skiing,
massaging Tim, spending time with my family…
Ride:
Going by the name of Li'l Rocky (aka Rocket J. Squirrel, Jr), a 2003 Honda
Shadow 1100 Spirit with Hard Chrome straight pipes! (Woo-hoooo!) We're
flyin' now!
Dream ride:
V-Rod!
How long have I
been riding: about 3 years altogether
Miles ridden this
year: Hey, it’s February… maybe 200? About 7000/year average, but me & Li'l
Rocky are planning to up that number significantly.
Like about riding:
The freedom from cares, the wind and sun, the laughing and hugs, the
formation, and the absolute thrill of the throttle and loud pipes! (YES!)
Plus, it’s something wonderful that my honey and I can do together. I like the
food, too.
Why did I join
SCRC: Because you people make awesome friends! Aw heck… You people
make an awesome family! I love the way everyone takes care of each other. I
think that’s special.
What does SCRC
mean to me: Friendships mostly. Safety of group riding. Sharing the
thrill and adventure of whatever is next.
Rides I like the
most: Any winding country roads without potholes and debris, Blue
Ridge Parkway, and the New England Tour summer of 2003!!!
Dream trip:
Heaven. I’d like to do the outer banks, too. Riding out west sounds
wonderful. Do you think they could build a bridge to Paris? What about
Australia? Maybe I just like to dream. How about Niagara Falls?
Wouldn't that be awesome!
Favorite Quote:
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest." (Mark
Twain)
Anything else I'd
like to say: Thank you all for being who you are. Thanks for making me
laugh. Special thanks to our fearless leader and the ride captains for all you
do to make every ride safe and comfortable. Ride safe. I love
you all!!!
How long have I been riding? I
started riding in 1973, and parked my last bike in Sept 1979...
Picked back up again, this year
Miles: 8000 since April, and still
going (Average 20K per year)
Like about riding? I like getting
away from it all.. Mull the cosmos...
Why did I join SCRC? I was
seeking others to go riding with... increase my sphere of acquaintances
What does SCRC mean to me? a
buncha folks who enjoy riding... almost as much as they enjoy eating...
it's been an enjoyable year, I can say EVERYONE's been as welcoming as
possible,
Rides I like the most: I do
like my peaceful trips up to Virginia.... Blazin wheels was a BLAST,
with the cops blocking for us. All of the various runs, have all been
for good causes, and the people were great
Dream trip: Every day, is an
adventure... the next sunrise... sunset... blue heron flight... seeing
someone's grin, in the mirror as we ride
Favorite Quote?: some days your
the windshield, some days you're the bug....... and
Peculiar travel suggestions, are dancing lessons from God
Anything else I'd like to say?
It’s been a great summer... in NO order... thanks to Roy, Tim,
Bob, Ogre, Jim, Sam, Dean ,David, Davey, Linda, Tanya, Denise, Cindy,
Char, Daniel, Autumn, Anthony, Nick... You and everyone I'm leaving out.
YOU are the club... regular folks, who throw a leg over a bike, and
ride...
Occupation: Information services
with the NC Dept of Transportation.
Hobbies/Other interest:
Historical studies, especially the World War II Era.
Type of Ride? Honda Shadow 750
Spirit.
Dream ride?: Honda Gold Wing 180
(mebbe a trike in my future?).
How long have I been riding?: This
bike, less than a year. Other rides off and on for 20+ years.
Average Miles a Year: So far since
August 2002, about 4,000.
Like about riding?: The freedom of
the outdoors, as seen from the back of a bike.
Why did I join SCRC? To meet and
enjoy riding with like minded people.
What does SCRC mean to me?:
Fellowship, good times and good rides/tours.
Rides I like the most:
ANYthing outside of the cities! Backcountry roads, and community support
rides (i.e. Toy runs, Benefits, Charity runs, etc).
Dream trip: To see the 50 US
states and all the Canadian provinces from the saddle of my bike!
Favorite Quote?: Bike related:
Ride Safe! Ride Sane! Arrive Alive!
Anything else I'd like to say?:
I've thoroughly enjoyed sharing rides with the members of the SCRC clubs
and the biker community at large. I look forward to riding many more
miles together with all of you!
Dream ride?: ’03 Yamaha Royal Star
Venture Beige & Raspberry
How long have I been riding?:
since age 16 with a few gaps in-between
Average Miles a Year: 8,000-10,000
Like about riding?: peacefulness &
tranquility (except on the Beltline!)
Why did I join SCRC? Camaraderie &
SANITY
What does SCRC mean to me?: My
family away from my Family
Rides I like the most:
Deal’s Gap & MAINE!
Dream trip: Canada
Favorite Quote?: Ride Safe, Ride
Often & Ride with Passion!
Anything else I'd like to say?:
Thank You to all those of you in our Chapter and the Joy I’ve received
in being welcomed as “Family”! I wish I’d found you many years sooner
and I’m happy to be considered a valued Member of such a terrific group
of “Biker Dudes” & “Biker Chicks”!
Hobbies/Other interest:
Computers, Working on cars and Bikes
Ride?
1999 Triumph Thunderbird
Dream ride?
Harley Badboy
How long have I been riding?
19 years
Miles ridden this year?
3000
Like about riding?
I like the freedom of riding
Why did I join SCRC?
To meet and ride with new people
What does SCRC mean to
me? A great place to meet new friends, and I have always felt welcome
with this club.
Rides I like the most:
I enjoy all the rides that we do. I really like the one's we do for and
with kids.
Dream trip:I
have always wanted to ride to the grand canyon
Favorite Quote?:Always
do right- this will gratify some and astonish the rest.
Anything else I'd like to say?I
would just like to say that I really love and appreciate each and
everyone of you guys, my family here in North Carolina. Thanks a
lot for making me feel so much a part of this club.
Nickname:
Moose - "thanks" to my mountain biking buddies!
Age:
47 {going on 14....}
Occupation:
software test engineer
Hobbies/Other interest: drawing,
woodworking, wordsmithing, scale models, reading, music, studying the
universe {macro & micro}, helping people laugh
Type
of Ride?
02 Yamaha V-Star 1100 Silverado
Dream
ride?:
Pearl white/ghost flame H-D Ultra Classic with white frame, fat
whitewalls and way too much tassels, studs, conchos, chrome and lights!
How
long have I been riding?:
about 5 years total
Average Miles a Year:
12,000+
Like
about riding?:
The peace that makes my spirit strong.
Why
did I join SCRC?
Initially, just so I wouldn't have to ride alone!
What
does SCRC mean to me?:
Memories that wake me up laughing in the middle of the night. Lifelong
friendships. Roads that I would have never traveled before.
Rides
I like the most:
Just about anywhere with my friends.
Dream
trip:
To ride beyond the stars beside my dad & my Master...
Favorite Quote?:
"I love you, son." -- my dad, Earl
Anything else I'd like to say?:
Ride safe, laugh often, love fearlessly.
Roy Parker
Nickname: "Wrong Way"
Age: 38
Occupation:
Programmer Hobbies/Other
interest: Golf, baseball, learning to play guitar, photography Ride:
2003 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage Classic Dream ride:
I'm on it. 2nd Choice would be an Ultra Classic How long have I
been riding: 7 years with a decade-long break Miles ridden this
year: 2,000 Like about riding:
When you ride a bike, you get to experience the outdoors in a way unique to
motorcycling. The wind, the smells and the sun all add up to a great
experience. Why did I join
SCRC: To meet riding friends.
What does SCRC
mean to me: It's exactly what I was looking for a few years ago.
People to ride with, many of whom have become very good friends. Rides I like the
most: I enjoy the rides north of Raleigh, especially late in the evening or
early at night.
Aside from
that, my last two week long trips have been awesome. I’m looking forward to
this year’s Niagara Falls run. Dream trip:
Out west. All over. I wanna see it all. Favorite Quote:
(I'm going to botch this one up, I can't even remember the writer who penned
it.) "One is only truly wealthy when one finds wealth in his
surrounding environment." Anything else I'd
like to say: It’s
been fantastic to see the club’s participation increase over the past few
years. I’ve made a lot of good friends and continue to enjoy the rides and
the good times. I only wish I had more time to ride, particularly on the
weekends. The best part about the chapter is that my wife, Charla “Axe”, and
my son, Mick, not only ride with me now, but are welcomed at just about any
function that the clubs has. Bringing my family to be with my extended
family is something special. To everyone who hasn’t come out much, now’s the
time to do it. Get to know us. You’ll have a great time. Oh, and stay tuned
to your emails for the impromptu ice cream runs through the warm season.
Rick Carnagey
Nickname:
Some people call me Rich Age:
41
Occupation:
USPS Maintenance Support
Hobbies/Other interest:
Learning about networking, and troubleshooting and repairing computer
problems.
Ride:
1996 Honda 750 VFR (Interceptor) Purchased Feb 2005 with 3500 miles on it!
Dream
ride:
Possibly a Yamaha FJR1300 or a Honda ST1300….. maybe I already have it with
my VFR!
How
long have I been riding:
I rode for 14 years then took a 14 year break while my kids were growing up
and have just gotten back in the saddle again as of Feb 2005.
Miles
ridden this year:
15,000
(2005-2006)
Like
about riding:
What’s not to like!? The merge between man and machine, the exhilaration of
sweeping through the curves and rolling on the throttle, the bond between
fellow bikers who love to ride.
Why
did I join SCRC:
To ride with and hang out with people who love motorcycles and motorcycling.
What
does SCRC mean to me:
A group of friends that look out for each other and ride together.
Something I look forward to every weekend.
Rides
I like the most:
Long trips covering many miles and seeing many sites. I also love the
feeling of being in a HUGE formation ride where you watch the bikes a half
mile ahead of you crest the hill in front of you and you look in your mirror
and see the bikes
behind you coming over the hill a half mile behind you!
Dream
trip:
Alaska to Argentina visiting every country and as many states as possible on
the way.
Favorite Quote:
Happiness is the reward we get for living to the highest right we know.
(Richard Bach)
Hobbies/Other interest: I love my work......I live
with two of my three daughters and the cats who run our
lives(Scout and Boo Radley)....I love Russian Ballet,
19th Century French Art, classic Rock N Roll, fishing,
drinking coffee, eating french fries, and pondering the
meaning of life while I paint something or rearrange my
furniture....
Type of
Ride? that would be "little Joe" my Honda Shadow
600...black of course
Dream
ride?: I am shopping for the perfect "Big Joe"....any
suggestions?????
How long
have I been riding?: about three years now.....
Average
Miles a Year: 5K....
Like
about riding?: in the last three years I have
learned that:
where I look there I will
go(especially where mud puddles are concerned), ice cream is
a basic food group and a good reason for a hundred mile
ride bugs taste bad and butterflies hurt, pig poop really
stinks as do most dead animals on the road, pot holes come
from the gremlins that fall out of those little bells you
can't buy for yourself, there are some really interesting
people under freeway bridges during thunderstorms, there are
many interesting ways to wear leather, gas and motor oil
smell better than Chanel, that stupid people in SUV's are
intimidated by women on motorcycles hollering at them, just
as each ride is a unique adventure so is each day, beware of
strange men outside restaurant windows, and that truly bad
hair is the sign of a good days ride.....
Why did
I join SCRC? well.....after I mastered parking lot
riding and ventured to Pittsboro for Snicker bars enough
times I felt the need to have companions on the road....I
asked around and went visiting clubs....A friend suggested
the Greater Raleigh group....and much to my surprise there
was Frankie on the web page....he gave y'all a good
reference....
What
does SCRC mean to me?: I rediscovered an old friend
and have found new friends to share riding with and some
giggles...and ice cream.....thanks y'all
Rides I
like the most: The ones WITHOUT snakes!.....
Dream
trip: I have a dream.....(okay not original)......
after a three thousand mile trip across country to Seattle I
will take the ferry back to Vancouver Island and spend a
couple weeks riding the entire island and drinking Canadian
coffee...then another route home...should take a month or
more.......
Favorite
Quote?: "Those that mind don't matter, and those
that matter don't mind" Anything else I'd like to say?: a
good laugh costs nothing, is highly contagious, and makes my
heart happy...thanks for the giggles!
Name:
Todd
Bellingrath
Nickname: “Farmer
Todd”, or because of two
Halloween’s ago (that’s two years ago on
Halloween) “Funny
Man”
Age:
40
Occupation:
owner/operator Good Faith Paint Co.
Hobbies/Other interest: artistic
painting(acrylics), woodworking, harmonica,
and inventor extraordinaire
Type of
Ride? 1999 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
Dream ride?:
this question should be ‘Dream rides’:
Honda Valkyre Interstate fully loaded, Harley
Ultra-Classic, and throw in a custom chopper
for good measure
How long
have I been riding?: 2 years - back
around ’86, and more recently for the last
five years.
Average
Miles a Year:
4000 mi.
Like about riding?:
two fold
answer
1)I’ve met
some really wonderful friends and playmates
though biking. It’s great to feel a part of
a larger something. To be in a big, I mean
BIG line of bikes, with a group of BIG, BAD,
BIKERS, rumbling though rural small town
North Carolina rattling the town’s peoples’
window panes, and seeing the mothers scurry
about to gather up their small children and
hold them close while we cruise on past, and
then to laugh it up over cookies and milk
with this misfit group of rabble rousing
computer geeks, salesmen, and, generally
speaking, Quite friendly upper-middle-class
suburbia dwellers. For a ‘Casper
Milquetoast’ such as myself, this is a
really Big
Thrill.
2)Riding
down a twisty country road so heavily
canopied with trees that in spots the
temperature drops ten degrees and the
sunglasses that only moments ago I was so
glad to have remembered are now just a dark
intrusion to my fun, or when cruising though
farmland not too far from my house and
passing fields that seem to go on forever
just glowing with the baby green of new
growth, as if the ground itself was
celebrating its deliverance from the
temporary death of winter with an offering
of the most vivid colors it can possibly
produce - during these times I am overcome
with the Grace, and Love of God. In these
moments I am swept away bye the majesty
of his creation, and the ride becomes more
than just a casual past-time, it becomes a
visceral reminder of how big is our God,
how paltry my worries, and how much there is
to be thankful for.
Why did I
join SCRC?
I was so
lonely.
What does SCRC mean to me?:
. SCRC has
been a wonderful place to experience a
community/family type atmosphere, an
atmosphere albeit made up of widely varied
and slightly disturbed individuals. I was
very taken when first joining SCRC, this
being my first real foray into the world
motorcycling, with the civic mindedness of
the “biker” community. I’m proud of the
money we raise and the good that we do for
the towns and cities we live in.
Rides I
like the most:
The Red lawn
ride to Bracey, Liberty road and
circling Lake Royal
Dream trip:
I’ve heard
some wonderful stories about these trips
folks have taken up and down the eastern
portion of our fine country, but mostly I
just look forward to the time when I can
more fully share the biking experience with
my wife and sons
Favorite Quote?:
“ Sometimes
the purpose of pain is not to get out of
pain. Sometimes the purpose of pain is to
get out of pain what you’re meant to get out
of pain and then to get out of pain.” Pastor Doug
Hammack, North Raleigh Community Church
Anything else I'd like to say?:
Thank you to
my wife for her love and support, without
which I’d be a puddle of mush wearing badly
mismatched clothing, and whose generosity
allowed me to purchase my bike and enter the
world of professional week end bikers.
Hobbies/Other interest:
Restoring Muscle cars,
forever working on home projects with a growing need to
complete them before I retire and move to the mountaintops
where I will produce my own Riccola commercials.
Type of Ride?
2002 VTX1800 (slightly altered from
stock...;-))
Dream ride?:
2006 BMW R1200RT and Confederate
Hellcat
How long have I been riding?:
About 7 years if
you don't count the mini bike years of my youth.
Average Miles a Year: 5000-8000 miles a year is
average. However, work demands have squashed that a bit this
year as I have been riding the stress train as of late. Duty
calls and so Brutus sits unattended in the garage alot. I
must go and visit him tonight!!
Like about riding?:
I like the wind in my face
and to just go to a place
that I neva neva been to
another new open space
I like the sound of the motor
and not mashing the rotor
as I don't like to slow down
until its time for a soder (sorry bout that one)
Truthfully, I can say that I like all aspects of
riding. I enjoy the friends that I have made in our group as
well as the camaraderi that I see in everyone when we gather
for events, charities and general rding pleasure. I really
like the sense of self as I ride amongst the mountain peaks
of western NC and Tennessee. The majesty of God's creation
really becomes apparent as I travel through wide mountain
passes with views that extend so vast as to make me really
understand how I am but a an insignificant spec in the
wholeness of it all.
Why did I join SCRC?
To meet like minded people
and enjoy the times that we gather for events and rides.
What does SCRC mean to me?:
SCRS means to me a
means to meet and eat. Seriously though, I enjoy the times
that we spend together and the good deeds that we take part
in for people who have greater needs than ourselves and
being able to mix the goodness of heart with some exhaust
noise is a very fulfilling endeavor.
Rides I like the most:
Mountain runs, wide open
and little traveled roads that take us to places most cars
avoid. These are the peaceful, relaxing routes that make the
bike not only a good means of transportation but a dual
wheeled therapy machine.
Dream trip:
I have several. A three week tour of
the US through big sky country and then down the coast of
California and then crossing back through the southern
plains. One day I will do the Edelweiss Alps run..
Favorite Quote?:
"Why tiptoe through life to only
arrive safely at death's door" Kinda sums it up huh?
Nickname: With
a 3 letter last name that
rhymed with "caught" I never
needed another name.
Unfortunately I earned it.
Age:
43
Occupation: General Manager
Hobbies/Other interest: Beyond
my beloved Ms. Meanie, wood and
metal working, Sporting Clays,
hunting, any type of fishing and
just making something from
nothing.
Type of Ride? 2002
Kawasaki Vulcan Mean Streak...
personalized.
Dream ride?:
I'm on it. I'm sure someday a
Nomad is in my future but I love
the ride on my current bike.
With a BMW 1150 or 1200 GS in
my garage I could do my dream
ride from Alaska to Tierra Del
Fuego but I am loving the rides
we do.
How long have I been riding?:
My first ride was my dad's Z50
zooming up and down the driveway
and around the yard at 8 years
old. I've never spent a year off
a bike since and have done
Motocross, Trials riding and
Dual Bikes but Ms.Meanie is my
biggest ride yet and I love it.
Average Miles a Year: Ms.
Meanie and I did about 10K last
year, the dual sport and I were
averaging about 9K a year before
that. Seems like a great idea
now that gas is triple from when
I bought my truck.
Like about riding?: The
feel of the open road, the
independence it offers, the feel
of a bike on the road and to be
honest the roar of my pipes.
Why did I join SCRC?
I was looking for a group of
people that just loved to ride
and I found it (oh yeah I like
the eating part too.....)
What does SCRC mean to me?: I
have found a group of friends
that automatically understand
each other, accept each other
and appreciate each other. It's
all about the trip, not the
bike, gear or what you do M-F.
It's a unique and special group.
Rides I like the most: In
NC there is not one single ride
that says "I am the best". We
have the mountains, oceans,
lakes and every twisty we can
find. Frank and some of the
other leaders have definitely
shown me some new roads I hadn't
found and to me finding new ways
to get to an old spot must rank
amongst those rides I like the
most. Of course new restaurants
are a huge plus....:-)
Dream trip:
Some day I'll ride from Prudoe
Bay Alaska to Tierra De Fuego and
I'll have done it
Favorite Quote?: "You
can never have a better past",
"Learn from yesterday, plan for
tomorrow but LIVE for today",
and of course as my girls always
remind me "It's all my
fault"....so now what are you
going to do????
Anything else I'd like to say?:
This is a great volunteer
group, we just need to remember
that and help each other to have
fun on our rides.
Hobbies/Other interest:
Motorcycling (natch), photography,
ferroequinology, and hanging out in
my hammock reading good sci - fi
Type of Ride? Green/green ’99
Kawasaki Nomad
Dream ride?: The same. (Ask Mark Kot)
How long have I been riding?:
Started at 18 on a 90cc Honda dream
(“you meet the nicest people on a
Honda”) Graduated to a 160cc Ducati
a few months later, Rode for a
living for 3 years as a motorcycle
messenger in NYC. (Like the pony
express without the horseshit.).
Sold my 550f four cylinder Honda in
1977. Re-entered about 6 years ago
with a 750 Shadow deluxe.
Average Miles a Year: about 5000+
Like about riding?: The zen of the
road. Being in the moment with the
feel, sights,smells, and sounds of
the ride pushing out all other
concerns. Instant friends with other
riders at any rest stop. Young kids
on porches and grandpas on lawn
tractors waving as you go by. And,
of course, the comraderie ,
connection, and sense of family with
all my SCRC buddies.
Why did I join SCRC? To share the
joys and experience of riding with
others.
What does SCRC mean to me?: A group
of good friends who accept each
other for who we are, joke about our
differences, and share the common
love of the ride. Feeling like I can
call on a member anywhere I go and
have instant family there, even if
we have never met before.(I’ve done
this).
Rides I like the most: Without a
doubt… the BRP.
Dream trip: Coast to coast…. out on
the TransCanadian Hwy, down 101, and
back on rte 66.
Favorite Quote?: “You can’t
straighten out a snake by pushing it
through a straw.”
Anything else I'd like to say?:
Yeah….let’s stop talkin’ and ride
!!!
Nickname: Hmmm....now let's
see...... I have been called many things,
but I will withhold a few. My SCRC
given name has been "Boop", as a
toddler (and to some old family members,
still today) I was "Shag Nasty" (that
came from playing in the coal pile),
but then my personal favorite for the
past 18 years has been "Mom".
Age:
What?....geezzzz....o.k. 43
There are you happy, now???
Occupation: "shipper" for
Aloette Cosmetics
Hobbies/Other interest: Quilting
is a passion, when I have time to
sew these days.....I will do more of that in
the winter when the weather is
too bad for a ride. I also enjoy
singing and sitting in a rocker on the
front porch overlooking a Mountain View!!!
Type of Ride? Yamaha V-Star 650
Classic the "Purple Passion"
Dream ride?: Hmmmm....I haven't really
been looking at many other
bikes, so I don't know what that would be
really. Except for my white Fat
Boy....which I have already had for the past
25 years. (Sam)
How long have I been riding?: 3 years
Average Miles a Year: I guess it
is 5,000. I know.... "pitiful"
I
just rolled over to 15,000.
Like about riding?: Solitude...no kids
in the back seat saying "mommy,
when are going to get there?" Oh
wait...that was Sam!! I enjoy the time
you have to think, to look, and to
experience a feeling that you just can't
experience in a car. Although it was a
challenge, I really enjoyed the
experience I had once riding in the rain and
fog on the Blue Ridge
Parkway. It's just something you won't
experience in the same way if you are in
a car. And not something I would want
to experience often. Same thing
for riding on the winding roads of the
country on a summer day.....and Oh
the smells you smell!!!! I guess there
are lots of things I enjoy about
riding. Like the people you meet on
bikes and those you meet who are just
interested.
Why did I join SCRC? Uhhh....because,
Sam did??
What does SCRC mean to me?: It
means a group of people who enjoy
riding and enjoy sharing the stories,
experience, knowledge and advice with
other fellow riders. I know I
can always find someone who is willing to go
for a ride or willing to help me become a
better and safer rider. It means a
fountain of knowledge and friendship.
Rides I like the most: Easy
going in the countryside! No hurry and
going nowhere in particular.
Dream trip: That would be to get up
and pack just the bare
necessities....o.k. maybe a little blush and
some mascara.....and just
take off in any direction. Stopping
when I get tired or see something
interesting. Having no particular
schedule or destination....(this
would push my comfort level, which is why it
is a dream!) and returning only
when I begin to miss home....heck, I might
make it all the way to
Burlington!!!
But another dream trip would be out West
where the roads go on and on
for days, flat with nothing but the distant
mountains in view.
Favorite Quote?: It would have
to be one that Sam's Father has
repeated on occasion, and I am not sure if
he was quoting someone else, or if it
came from his own wealth of wisdom.
But he would say: "About 90 percent of
the people you run into will think you are a
fool before you even speak, so
just don't open your mouth and prove them
right!"
Anything else I'd like to say?:
It has been my great pleasure to ride
among each of you and I learn from you every
ride I go on. I look
forward to going on more rides and creating
more stories to tell. I am still
in awe of the diversity of people in this
group, brought together by their one
common interest.....motorcycling. (Uh..and...eating!!)
I also know
that if I ever really need help, I know
exactly where I can go to find it.
Occupation: Procurement Supervisor at Talecris Biotherapeutics,
manufacturer of plasma drugs.
Hobbies/Other interest: Running, working out, Jetskiing, Motorcycling,
Beaching, Mountain Biking, Travel, movies, tinkering on Donna's & my
bikes
Type of Ride? 2005 Yamaha Roadstar
Dream ride?: I am on it, after the paint job is done
How long have I been riding?: 2 years in April
Average Miles a Year: Not enough! Got the Roadstar in July of 2005,
have put 7000 miles on it so far
Like about riding?: of course the Zen of riding fun & excitement and
being a member of a special group of people that share the same passion.
Why did I join SCRC? To hook up with a good bunch of people that like
to ride..... been a great decision so far.
What does SCRC mean to me?: SCRC supports motorcycling as a great past
time and promotes the image of Rides I like the most: The last one and
the next one.
Dream trip: Leave in early spring and ride through the southern states
to the west coast. Ride up the coast to Canada then ride across canada to
the Maritimes and back down. Stop for all the great sites along the way and
try all the cuisine specialties of the various regions and Of course with
Donna on the back
Favorite Quote?: "Don't let the past remind us of what we are not now"
CS&N "Suite Judy Blues" and "How old would you be if you didn't know how old
you are"
Anything else I'd like to say?: When do we leave and when do we eat
Hobbies/Other interest:
Taking care of my baby (Honey), traveling, collecting shot
glasses from interesting travel stops, and annoying Wally
;-)
Type of Ride? 2004 Suzuki
Volusia
Dream ride?: Any big and beefy
two wheeler
How long have I been riding?:
almost 2 yrs, minus any cold, nasty weather days
Average Miles a Year: about
5,000 miles
Like about riding?: the cool
looks I get when stopped at an intersection and the feeling
of freedom on the open road…of course. Silly Mom, she knows
I can’t answer the phone while I’m riding.
Why did I join SCRC? I wanted
other people to ride with that actually go places…my
favorite was Cindy’s ride from Moe’s in Wake
Forest/Wakefield to the coffee shop.
What does SCRC mean to me?:
Southern Cruisers Riding Club No really…ummm….it means a
warm friendship of accepting individuals who have the same
interests…to not only share their woes and fixes for their
beloved bikes, but their joys and great rides. (Tony already
used “camaraderie”…I had to think of something else)
Rides I like the most: warm
ones, ones where I don’t fall (so far all have been
good…knock on wood). I like the rides that test my
abilities without scaring the crap out of me. I’ll have to
practice coming back from Mt Airy again…only not almost fly
off the mountain next time.
Dream trip: Honey in her black
skull cap and leathers on the back with the wind combing
through her gold locks of hair, tongue flailing in the wind
out of pure elation
Favorite Quote?: “Why do I
have to make my bed when I’m only going to mess it up by
sleeping in it tonight?” The author of this quote is not
known, however I used it almost on a daily basis growing up.
(and unfortunately occasionally now that I have my own place
when Mom & Dad come to visit)
Anything else I'd like to
say?: I’ll let you know when it comes to me…until then,
I’ll just listen. Oh wait! I have something…I hope this
Spotlight Questionnaire lives up to Cindy’s expectations as
she admitted that Becky’s was going to be hard to top. With
any luck, she will still let me follow her to the coffee
shop. Please, Cindy? Did I do well? Lastly, I will do my
best to provide world peace throughout my rein as Spotlight
Member.
Hobbies/Other interest: beaching,
jetskiing, running, and reading
Type
of Ride? 2003 Ridley Auto-Glide
Dream
ride?:
ANY
automatic bike designed for the
clutch challenged!(and of course it
must be pretty)!
Average Miles a Year: In the parking
lot or on the road??
Like
about riding?: Everything!! I love
the feeling of flying. I also like
meeting new riders and making new
friends.
Why
did I join SCRC? Wally and I both
wanted to join a riding club--SCRC
is "the bomb" riding club!
What
does SCRC mean to me?: Friends
enjoying a great time together!!
Rides
I like the most: ALL!! I haven't
had a ride I didn't like--but some
are better than others! I don't
especially like hail and hurricane
force winds while riding!!
Dream
trip: Riding on a sunny day
(temperature at least 80) through
Maine on up into Canada, along side
my special man, Wally. A
ride without any sharp
turns!!!(still learning to master
the tight turn)How long have I been
riding?: Still practicing--but about
6 months
Favorite Quote?: "To thine own self
be true" Shakespeare
Anything else I'd like to say?:
being a member of SCRC is a
wonderful experience. I have met so
many great people. Thanks for all
the support from everyone as I
venture out onto the winding and
curving roads of NC.
How long have I been riding?: 28 years. My first bike was a
Honda CB 125T.
Average Miles a Year: 8000
Like about riding?: Freedom, Power, Fresh air, Great
outdoors
Why did I join SCRC? A friend of mine from the South Raleigh
Chapter told me about it
What does SCRC mean to me?: A bunch of good friends who
share the same passion.
Rides I like the most: I enjoy all type of rides, from the
all day long ride in the back country to the short trip to
the mall.
Dream trip: Trip to the Rocky Montains.
Favorite Quote?: "It is better to keep your mouth shut and
appear to be stupid, than to open it and remove all doubt of
the fact"
Anything else I'd like to say?: Before coming to the USA 8
years ago, I used to ride my Honda 750 VFR 1993 every single
day, rain or shine, in France. I sold it just before I came
over here. When I decided to buy another bike 12 months ago
I then realized how much I missed it.
How long have I been riding?:My first ride was in 1973.
Sold the last one in '84. Took a long break, now I'm
back and lovin' it.Average Miles a Year: Around 5000
(so far)
Like about riding?: Being outdoors, no real deadline to
be somewhere, can't hear the phone.
Why did I join SCRC? Looking for other people to ride
with.
What does SCRC mean to me? A wonderfull group of riders
that accept newbies like family.:
Rides I like the most: All day rides to anywhere
Dream trip: Raleigh to
Colorado Springs and beyond.
Favorite Quote?: "Anyone who has never made a mistake
has never tried anything new" Albert Einstien.
Anything else I'd like to say?: Nope
Name: Cindy Hodges (Our North Carolina State MRF representative)
Nickname: Fre
Age: 46
Occupation: Medical Transcriptionist
Hobbies/Other interest: Ohhhh the things I love that I've not had time to do much of.. hmm. Gardening. Learning about and working more with
stained glass. Reading. Helping to bring the motorcyclists of our nation together, all different types of people, all different types of
riding styles, to help educate each other about the needs of the motorcycling community and about what challenges face us legislatively
on the state and federal level - - also about things in regards to rider safety, education, and the education of non-riding motorists who need
to be more aware of us on the roads and share those roads with us, safely.
Type of Ride? 1993 Honda Shadow VLX 600
Dream ride?: Oh my. Is there ONE? My dream is to ride everything and have a garage full of as many as I can. Though I wouldn't turn my nose
up at a fully loaded, FULLY PAID FOR, 2007 roadglide with the black chrome package.. or a nice BMW. Heh.
How long have I been riding?: Not sure how to answer this one. Rode some as a kid, dirt bikes in the summer for a few years. Rode for
about a year and a half on my first bike, an old 1976 HD Superglide but it was not consistent riding as something was always wrong with that thing. I
have been a passenger, mostly on Harleys, mostly on shovelheads, for the better part of the past 26 years other than the year and a half I had
the superglide. I bought this VLX July 28, 2006 and in less than 4 months had put a little over 4000 miles on it so I'm off to a good
start.
Average Miles a Year: LOL! We shall see.
Like about riding?: There is no better way to see this country. With each mile, the problems of the day slide off my brain like sand being
blown by the wind. You can see, feel, and taste the world around you -- sometimes more than you want to if you do not learn to keep your mouth
closed. Nothing makes my soul sing like riding. For me, it is better to ask what I like about breathing. I love riding. Always have.
Why did I join SCRC? Ahhhhhhh. To be honest I never would have done it had it not been for my husband. I joined when we were doing the long
distance dating thing when I lived in Charlotte and he was here in Raleigh. Until then, the only folks I knew in Raleigh were the folks
from the Raleigh CBA chapter and CMA chapter that I have known over the years through my involvement in the bikers rights movement. I have
come to love my SCRC family. You folks have been there for us when Mike's mother died, you came to our wedding! You care about us and each
other. To be honest, since I have no children and I do work from home, SCRC is my only real outlet for socialization. I do not know what I
would have done without you folks. I wish I was able to be more available and could make closer friends, perhaps this summer!
What does SCRC mean to me?: People who care enough about their fellow man, who love riding so much, that they do not care if we are from
different social strata, other interests, or ideological backgrounds...just that we meet, eat, ride, and especially stay open-minded and
friendly towards one another. That's important and in short supply in this ol' world these days.
Rides I like the most: I should be embarrassed but the truth is I'm a member of a riding club who does not really like big group rides.
Never have. But I'm going to pay attention this year and hopefully be in town at the right times so I can join in more of the rides. Ask me this
question in a few months. For now, I will say the rides I like the most start about 9 a.m. and end about 4 p.m. and have nice long lunch stops,
end up at a motel, with a nice ride the next day.
Dream trip: To ride all over this nation whenever and where ever and for as long as I like. Also I'd like to ride in places like France,
Italy, England, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and parts of Asia too.
Favorite Quote?: "You never quit wrenching on your freedom, till you die", Karen Bolin.
Anything else I'd like to say?: I would like to thank my SCRC family for their support as I started riding again, for making me feel
comfortable. I would like to thank them for taking me seriously or hiding it if they do not, when I go on about our rights, legislation,
and governmental regulatory agencies. I know it can be obnoxious but I feel so strongly about some of these things, thank you for listening
and thank you also to those of you who joined in the fight. I also want to thank those of you who have participated in the History Tours and thank
Frank for mentioning them in his letters to us. And to those of you who I have opened my heart to and shared some of my personal pain at times,
thank you so much for being there. I do love my SCRC family. Lastly, but most importantly, I thank God for giving me friends and trying to
keep me on the right path. I know I'm a struggle for Him <grin>.
Nickname:
Carr
Age: 49
Occupation: Self Employed
Hobbies/Other Interest:
Golf/Baseball/Beach
Type of Ride: 1999 Harley Fatboy
Dream Ride: 2007 Screaming Eagle
Fatboy - One Day
How long have I been riding?:
Started in high school on at yamaha
DT 250. Just started back after a
10+ year layoff.
Average miles a year: Ask me in
a year!
Like about riding: The freedom
and I can't hear my cell phone ring.
Why did I join SCRC: Was looking
for a group that loved to ride as
much as I do. Plus I played
baseball with Roy "Wrongway" Parker
What does SCRC mean to me: Just
a great group of people who don't
care what you ride as long as you
ride.
Rides I like most: The next one
Dream Trip: I'm doing it in
Sept. Taking 3 weeks and riding
cross country. Going up through WVa
and over to
Detroit/Chicago/Milwaukee and take
tour and then through the
black hills of
South Dakota. Then end up in
San Diego. Can't wait.
Favorite Quote: Watch whose toes
you step on today because they may
be attached to the butt you have to
kiss tomorrow.
Age: you really
expect a woman to
answer this question
???
Occupation: Formal
title = "IT
Specialist"; but
really I am a
project manager/test
manager at IBM
currently supporting
the Human Resource
component of the SAP
application (for
internal IBM) Hobbies/Other
interest: Besides
riding, spending
time with my family
and friends;
NASCAR,
knitting, counted
cross-stitching
Type of Ride? 2004
Suzuki Volusia (800) Dream ride?:HD
Heritage Softail
Classic How long have I been
riding?: since 1992 Average Miles a
Year: 5000-6000 Like about riding?:
life, freedom,
stress reliever Why did I join SCRC?
looking for friends
to ride with What does SCRC mean
to me?: Great
friends; a caring
family community;
supportive in all
areas, especially
outside of riding. Rides I like the
most: through the
mountains Dream trip:
cross-country;
Alaska Favorite Quote?:
"That's my story and
I'm sticking to it" Anything else I'd
like to say? "Let's
ride"
Nickname: Don't
really have
one...anybody
want to think
one up for me?
Age: Now, that
isn't nice to
ask a lady!!!
OK, OK...I'm 49
Occupation:
Everyone's best
friend....Auditor
Hobbies/Other
interest:
Photography,
Reading, Surfing
the Net
Type of Ride?
2007 GL1800 (Goldwing)
Dream ride?:
Ummm....I think
I already own
it.
How long have I
been riding?: I
rode a little
bit back in my
twenties, but
took it
up seriously
about four years
ago.
Average Miles a
Year: 12,000
Like about
riding?: The
wind in my face,
the feeling of
freedom. Heck,
as they say "If
I have to
explain it, you
wouldn't
understand."
Why did I join
SCRC? Since I
am new to the
area, it was a
great way to
meet new people
and go new
places with
people that know
the area.
What does SCRC
mean to me?:
This group has
greeted me with
open arms. The
fun and
friendship means
a great deal to
me.
Rides I like the
most: Rides to
nowhere in
particular.
Just keep me off
the interstate
and let me
flower sniff to
my hearts
content.
Dream trip:
That is hard to
say as I've
ridden quite a
few places that
a lot of people
would classify
as dream trips.
I've ridden the
Pacific Coast
Highway, cross
country along
Route 66,
through
Death Valley, and
in Baja, Mexico
among other
places. I would
like to do a
trip along the
Outer Banks for
a lighthouse
tour, or maybe
down to
Key West.
Favorite
Quote?: Life
should not be a
journey to the
grave with the
intention of
arriving safely
in a pretty and
well preserved
body, but rather
to skid in
broadside, in a
cloud of smoke,
thoroughly used
up, totally worn
out, and loudly
proclaiming,
'Wow! What a
Ride! ~Hunter
S. Thompson
Anything else
I'd like to
say?: Nope, I'm
a rare
breed...a woman
of few words.
Hobbies/Other
interest: My
bride and soul
mate- Denise
Type of Ride? 1997
Harley Davidson
Ultra Classic
Dream ride?:
HD Ultra
Classic
How long have I
been riding?:
38 years-
bought a HD 65
when I was 15
because I could
ride it on a
learners permit
without an adult
having to
be with me
Average Miles a
Year:
Varies. Not as
many the past
year as I would
have liked.
Like about
riding?:
The adventure, the camaraderie,
sharing time
with my bride
Why did I join
SCRC?
Too old for the
drinking and
riding group,
too young for
the 3-wheelers
What does SCRC
mean to me?:
I've been a
member now for
quite a few
years. I've had
the honor and
pleasure of
being FO, and
the one thing I
can say is that
the GR-SCRC has
been and is a
constant for
me. I know that
we've got a
really great
group of people
who actually
care about each
other. I know
that I can
always count on
a group to ride
with. I know
that if I have a
biker question,
someone has an
answer. I know
that by the end
of the day
riding with the
GR-SCRC I will
have laughed and
smiled more than
I have that
entire week or
maybe even a
month. It's
therapy for the
soul.
Rides I like the
most: Day
trips and our
annual 9-day
trip. We've
seen some great
sights between
Raleigh and Bar
Harbor,
Niagara Falls,
and
Vermont.
Dream trip:
Out West!!!!!
The Grand Canyon
area, the Grand
Teton National
park,
Yosemite
National Park,
the Painted
Desert, Route
66, and the
Pacific Coast
Highway are all
destinations I
want to ride.
Favorite
Quote?: "As
the body without
the Spirit is
dead, so faith
without deeds is
dead." James
2:26 You have
to walk the
talk.
Nickname: Battle Axe (Roy's
pet name for me for about 20
years now... isn't he
sweet!?)
Age: 41
Occupation: Information
Technology Analyst
Hobbies/Other interest:
Riding, Painting (on
canvas), reading, crosswords
Type of Ride? 2004 HD
Sportster 1200 Custom
Dream ride?: Don't know...
this one is perfect for now.
How long have I been
riding?: Almost six years
Average Miles a Year: Based
on the milage on my current
ride, about 3k per year, but
there's another story there.
The last eight months or so
don't count.
Like about riding?: The
sense of freedom and
independence. I love the sun
on my arms and the envious
looks from people in their
cages.
Why did I join SCRC? I
followed my hubby into the
club when I began riding.
We're there for the
wonderful friendships and
great riding partners.
What does SCRC mean to me?:
The Greater Raleigh chapter
is a family to me that is
closer to my heart than most
of my blood relatives.
Rides I like the most: I
love the sort-of-annual
summer rides. Bar Harbor,
Niagara falls,
Killington.... Where to
next?? I'm ready!!
Dream trip: Cross country
with "Wrong Way", taking
plenty of time to sight see
and relax.
Favorite Quote?: All the
corny things that Mom used
to say. Its too hard to
choose just one.
Anything else I'd like to
say?: See you Friday night!
:)
Nickname:Unofficially "Mad
Dog" from a former project
manager that I worked for.
Age: 48
Occupation: Software
developer wanting to retire
and start a new career doing
something I enjoy
Hobbies/Other interest:
Photography and Woodworking
are my hobbies. Digital
photography has re-ignited
my love of photography.
Type of Ride? Sport Touring
Cruiser? 2006 Triumph
Sprint ST ABS, 2002 Honda
Goldwing AKA Marjie's Bike or "The Family
Bike"
Dream ride?:If you can
believe it, a custom built
Harley! See attached
photo. I made a rocking
horse for my niece when she
was a couple years old. When
my brother had a son, I
decided to try a new
challenge, a Rocking
Harley. It took quite a
while to build it and cost
more to ship it to
California than the
materials to make it. What
makes it a dream ride is
that my nephew really used
it and my brother sent me an
email months later saying
that he thought that I would
like to know that my nephew
Joey still hugged the Harley
and said "I love you
motorcycle". I could never
top that.
How long have I been
riding?: 2.5 years
Average Miles a Year:
7-10,000
Like about riding?: I like
the freedom, the feel of
control over my own destiny,
the SCRC group rides, and
the friends that I've made
since I started riding.
Why did I join SCRC? I work
with Charla Parker and when
she heard that I was
thinking about learning to
ride, she kept reminding me
about the club. When I was
starting to look for a
beginner bike, she put me in
touch with Rick Carnagey
because he rode the type of
bike that I was interested
in. Rick made several trips
to look at used bikes with
me. I appreciated that help
and from that point on, I
knew that the SCRC was going
to be a great group of
people to be associated
with.
What does SCRC mean to me?:
A group of great people who
accept you for who you are
and don't care what you
ride. I've made some great
friends in the Greater
Raleigh chapter and cannot
thing of a better group of
people to be associated
with. I also like the fact
that safety is a primary
concern for club rides. I
don't want to end up a
statistic so this is very
important to me.
Rides I like the most:
Franks day ride to Peaks of
Otter for brunch and back,
Chasing Mark Kot on the Tour
de Kot, All Frank rides, and
any ride that ends up with a
gracious stay at OaK
Mountain! Roy's "Ben &
Jerry's" ride to Vermont was
incredible. I enjoyed that
ride so much.
Dream trip: I hope to be
able to do a cross country
ride some day to see the
country from a different
perspective... on 2 wheels!
Favorite Quote?: If a man
does not keep pace with his
companions, perhaps it is
because he hears a different
drummer. Let him step to the
music which he hears,
however measured or far
away.
Henry David Thoreau
Anything else I'd like to
say?: Getting involved with
the Greater Raleigh SCRC
Chapter has been one of the
best things that I've ever
done. I've made more
friends and had more fun in
the last couple years than I
have in a very long time.
Thank you my friends! Let's
Ride!!
How long have I been riding?: First started
when I was 15, restarted 6 years ago
Average Miles a Year: 8000
Like about riding?: Mentally relaxing -
break from work, exploring new areas
Why did I join SCRC? Local group to share
the ride and learn new areas
What does SCRC mean to me?: Building
friendships and of course Riding!
Rides I like the most: Choices, Choices;
probably Hanging Rock/Mt Airy via
Moorespring Rd & 66
Dream trip:
Grand Canyon
Favorite Quote?:Seek justice, love mercy,
and walk humbly with your God
Anything else I'd like to say?: When Kelley
and I first joined SCRC, it seemed like a
small group. Of course it was the dead of
Winter and only a few hard core folks
routinely showed up. It has sure grown with
new faces and new leadership with many folks
stepping up to lead new rides.
Nickname: I don't really have
one, and I don't know the ones
y'all call me behind my back
:-D
Age: 51
Occupation: Mad Microscopist -
(that's one who works with
microscopes for you intellikual
folk)
Hobbies/Other interest: Classic
vehicles, pre 1972. Currently
trying to restore a turquoise
1960 Ford F-100, but with a
light cash flow, I can see this
will take me some time to
complete.
Type of Ride? 1999 Yamaha
Roadstar Silverado in Forest
Green/Titanium
Dream ride?: You mean without
legs?
How long have I been riding?:
since June of 2001. Bought my
bike with 3600 miles on it and
it now reads 78,000.
Average Miles a Year:
approximately 18,000
Like about riding?: Lots to
like; the feeling of freedom,
exposure to the elements (not
the periodic table type), the
people I meet, laugh and ride
with, the smells I encounter
along the way...except for the
time I got behind that poultry
truck on I-40.....WHEW!
Why did I join SCRC? I wanted to
meet other people that rode.
When I started riding I wanted
to experience it all (making up
for lost time I guess) and rode
through the winters and the
rain. Group riding was an
interest as well, and not being
a hardcore kinda dude who needed
lots of rules and guidelines
like the M/C's, the SCRC
offered me the chance to ride
with others without all that
silly stuff.
What does SCRC mean to me?: With
little free time on my hands
between work and homelife, I
find that I don't have many
friends to chat with, go visit
or do things with. SCRC provides
me the friends that accept me
for who I am without question.
SCRC provides me the opportunity
to go places and to chat with
friends on-line in a forum or
should I choose to do so, on the
phone. I belong to other groups
involving bikes and classic
trucks, but it's mostly all on
the computer so SCRC provides me
the faces that I can truly call
my friends. I know this Chapter
will stand behind me if I ever
have a need.
Rides I like the most: Those on
the bike.
Dream trip: I've two. I want to
ride out West to the Rockies and
tool around Utah,
Nevada, etc. I also want
to ride up to
Nova Scotia and PEI.
Favorite Quote?: There have been
lots of good ones that have
crossed my path, unfortunately
I'm old and can't remember any
of them!
Anything else I'd like to say?:
I've enjoyed being a member of
this group even though I don't
get to participate as much as I
would like to. I appreciate all
the friendships I've made and
the laughs I've had with you.
Thanks for putting up with me.
I've
had a few nicknames. The one that stuck with me the
longest was "Bones". Nice huh? Was created by my first
husband.......back then I was a bone rack. Haven't been
called that in a long, long, long time. I'm sure the
bones are still there....somewhere!
My Mom
and some of my other family members call me Hali! >>>>>>>
I HAD IT FIRST!!!
AGE.... 52
I'm a
Realtor.....Anyone need a gr..... :) Next....
Love
to ride horses, love fast boats (used to water ski a
lot)...I like to make things and be creative. I
love being with my kids (1 daughter and 2 sons) and my 2
Grand-daughters!!!!!(and my Pug of course!)
I recently got a Honda 96, Pacific Coast 800...after
riding my 250 Nighthawk since 1991, My PC is my dream
bike!
I started riding when I was about 12. Skipped a few
years cause of having kids (occasional trips to the
supermarket) . I started riding a lot more this past
summer since I got my PC and I have an empty nest :( .
I plan to put a lot of miles on from now on.
Riding
clears my brain out. (no comments please) . It really
lets me breath. Love to feel the sun and the breeze.
Takes me out of reality and reminds me how beautiful
the world can be.
I joined SCRC because I like good people and socializing
with people who understand how amazing riding is. SCRC
excepts whoever you are, where you're from and whatever
you ride! I'm still kinda new to the group, but it's
obvious that the members care about each other and
always help each other when help is needed.
So far my favorite rides are day rides at a nice steady
pace, that lets me enjoy the scenery etc....but I dream
of a long trip to see all the
beautiful
places in our country. Traveling with good
friends that I trust and who aren't in a hurry.
Camping ( with bathrooms and showers, of course) and
sitting around the camp fire roasting marshmallows just
chillin with my friends.
SORRY...I got carried away!
....my favorite quote is from a song by Jewel'...."In
the end only kindness matters".
Ever since
I can remember; whenever I get on my bike, the song from
the old movie "Along Came Bronson" gets stuck in my head
>>>"Goin down that long lonesome highway;;;; Going to
live my life my way". Somebody has to know that song
right? You know, think it's
Peter
Fonda riding a Harley.........Thank goodness my
new bike has a radio cause now I don't have to sing that
same verse over and over!!!! (the only words I ever
knew).
Dream ride?: Riding
in the NH mountains on a nice sunny
day.
How long have I been
riding?: Not long - I passed the BRC
and got my license, but don't feel
comfortable driving the motorcycle. I
feel I'm a better passenger for
taking the class though.
Average Miles a Year:
Don't know yet.
Like about riding?:
Being free
Why did I join SCRC?
Mike introduced me to it and I liked
the folks
What does SCRC mean
to me?:
Commaraderie - even if I don't drive
and have my own bike.Everyone's different and
everyone is accepted.
Rides I like the
most:I like
riding around the lake, there's a
lot of scenery there.
Dream trip: Maybe
taking a leisurely drive down the
east coast of Australia.
Favorite Quote?: It's
easier to ask forgiveness than it is
to get permission.
Admiral Grace Hopper - As
quoted in
U.S. Navy's Chips Ahoy
magazine (July 1986)
Anything else I'd
like to say?: Thanks to all the SCRC
Members who have made me feel
welcome.
Hobbies/Other interest: Crafts and
Working in the Yard
Type of Ride? BMW R1100RS
Dream ride?: hmmm, I think I have
it! (Thank you honey!)
How long have I been riding?: 10
years
Average Miles a Year: not enough the
last few years, but I am hoping that
will change this year.
Like about riding?: Freedom of the
open road, control of the bike and
most importantly sharing fun trips
with great friends.
Why did I join SCRC? I had just
moved to Raleigh, and wanted to meet
new people who liked to ride, and
had other similar interest as
myself.
What does SCRC mean to me?:
Friendships mostly. There are some
great folks in this group. It also
holds a special place in my heart
because SCRC is where I met my sweet
husband, Tony.
Rides I like the most: Love riding
in the mountains and up and down the
coast.
Dream trip: I’d love to travel out
west. Tony and I have also talked
about doing an Edelweiss Alps tour
which would be a blast.
Favorite Quote?: “Slow down and
enjoy life. It's not only the
scenery you miss by going too fast -
you also miss the sense of where you
are going and why.
Anything else I'd like to say?: This
is a great group, and I’m happy to
be a part of it.
