The Orlando Sentinel gets more Bizarre

This could turn into a never ending saga. The Orlando Sentinel gets bombarded with facts as it pertains to there reporting on Motorcycle fatality statistics and how do they responds. From the x-files. Read HERE.

And I'm sorry, but I find bizarre contagious, thus my response.
Dear Ms. Ritchie

You are closer to the truth than you may realize. Though to many of us that ride it was not a surprise and was in fact a miracle. After our repeated failures to get the media (most especially your paper) to accurately report the truth. A number of us had an epiphany and realized we were in need of Divine Intervention. So a number of us got naked in the woods (yes mam it was not a pretty sight) and did a God dance.

See we knew that that there would be a few that would engage in “Flagrant stupidity” as there are always a few in any large gathering of people. So we decided to pray for them. And good golly it worked. Actually much better than expected, because you see motorcycle throttles are hand controlled, but God did say “all things are possible.”

And as beauty is in the eye of the beholder I must admit I find the “sag” quite appealing. As God created all in his image he knew that there would be some that would not judge the person by how they looked or take glee in a motorcycle falling on elderly gentleman.

I do feel sorry however for the “toddler that got ripped off”. Do you know where I might send a case to make amends.

Im going to have guess that putting the toddler on the tank was one of the “Flagrant Stupidity” things you referred to that never happens anywhere else. I do however often put my wife on the tank of the bike. She appears to like it. Especially on bumpy roads. In fact I believe she has even used the word “incredible” (I am trying to get her to get a little more flab though, ya know what I mean). If you like I could ride down there and show you how we do it (after I let my broken hip heal and drink enough to get over this hangover).

I agree whole heartedly with your comments about responsibility. So during Our little God dance we also prayed that the Orlando Sentinel might engage in responsible reporting. Alas, maybe all things are not possible after all. rc

A little known memorial

On about a hundred acres about three hours west of here in the middle of nowhere sits a brick monument that serves as a memorial to Freedom fighters in the wind. This monument was erected in the early 80's at another Fl location. Access was cut off to it. So in the middle of the night a hole was cut in a fence, trucks, shovels and bikers moved in and rescued it. Making sure that they took the ground containing ashes of downed brothers and sisters with them. It now sits flanked by an old oak on one side and a homemade bell on the other. Ashes continue to be added as the old guard passes, or children and family are added.

Yesterday was the annual tribute. Not many were there. But those who were there knew why they were. We gathered in a circle around the monument. Papa John read of the names of those whose ashes rest there and the bell rang for each name while an empty motorcycle ran in the background. Prayers were said and a bottle passed. Each person took a drink or poured some on the ground to toast those who have gone before us. Tattoo Larry honored me by allowing me to place a new wreath at the base of the monument. It ended with Papa John hollering "we will not forget" and the running motorcycle rode off as no motorcycle should be left to sit.

As it was..........as it should be............ride Free...........rc