Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.

Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

And you, my father, there on that sad height,
Curse, bless, me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Dylan Thomas

Man punched by biker? This is Funny

(the faked Hollister picture that media around the country printed to back up the imaginary "Bikers take over the Town" story that fortunately led to some kickin cheap ass grade B movies that had nothing to do with reality)

2:13 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2008

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a man was at the San Carlos Lounge at 8156 San Carlos Boulevard at about 2 a.m. Friday when a member of the Renegades Motorcycle Club punched him in the face three times, pointed at him and said, “I’m going to clip you.”

The victim sustained a bruise under his right eye, reports show. He did not seek medical attention.

Swear to God I had to pick myself up off the floor from laughing so hard after reading this. First of all I got no idea as to why this is a story even got printed other than because it was a Big Bad Biker that did the hitting. Would it have made the news if had been anybody else that hit him? Cause look here, the dude whacked him in the face three times and only "BRUISED HIM" (Lord I will be in trouble for this I just know it). No emt's, no medical attention, no bleeding, hell did he get a black eye???

Figure it out, it was 2:00 in the am, two drunk dudes got in a pissing contest. No story! Lord God help me I'm still laughing.Add to Technorati Favorites

Deadly single-car crashes earn closer look in Seminole - A dose of reality maybe

Deadly single-car crashes earn closer look in Seminole ROAD WISE February 18, 2008

Seminole County traffic officials are bewildered by the high percentage of single-vehicle fatalities they see.

Crashes in which cars going too fast run off a curve, hit a pole or flip over account for almost half of the county's fatalities.

"People are driving beyond their experience," said Robin Butler, who heads the Seminole County Community Traffic Safety Team. "They are taking risks, driving faster than conditions allow, driving aggressively, not using seat belts.

In 2006, the county had 37 traffic fatalities. Of those, 16 deaths -- 43 percent -- were caused by single-vehicle accidents in which a car, truck or motorcycle crashed without any evidence of a second vehicle's involvement.

In 2007, the county recorded 50 fatalities, of which 21 -- 42 percent -- were single-vehicle accidents.

"It's been a very sad trend to see, but what can do you do?" said Butler, also a program manager for Seminole County's traffic-engineering division.

The county knows about this unsettling trend only because it formed the first of the few research groups in that thoroughly review all traffic deaths in their jurisdictions.

Butler said nearly all single-vehicle fatalities in Seminole County occurred at spots where there had been few, if any, other serious crashes.

She said the final 2007 numbers might change slightly as the review continues, but the problem remains critical.

For those pushing the safety limits on the road, she suggests this idea: "Think about your loved ones out there encountering someone like you."

I got an Idea, Check the freaking cell phone records! Check for Burrito stains! How many of those cars had a GPS screen in them????Add to Technorati Favorites

R.I.P. Gary Blake-Tallahassee Democrat-Bogus Reporting

Originally published February 18, 2008

Crawfordville man killed in motorcycle crash

A 58-year-old Crawfordville man was killed in a crash Sunday on U.S. 98 in Wakulla County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Gary Blake was riding his motorcycle, heading west on U.S. 98 around 7:45, when a Ford Ranger heading east made a left turn in front of him, FHP said.

Blake's motorcycle struck the SUV, which was driven by Julian Johnson, Jr., 45, of Tallahassee.

Johnson and his passenger, Christopher Foster, 26, of Southport, were both unharmed, but Blake, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead on the scene.

FHP determined Johnson was under the influence of alcohol at the time. He was arrested on charges of DUI/manslaughter and driving with a suspended license, causing death.

This frosts my cajone's!!!

"but Blake, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead on the scene."

Mr. Blakes death had nothing to do with the fact that he was or was not wearing a helmet!!! Mr. Blakes death was caused by a "DRUNK DRIVER" with a "suspended license turning in front of him"!!!

Why is this sentence even included? It has nothing to do with anything other than to lead the public to continue to buy into the myth that perhaps if Mr. Blake was wearing a helmet he would be alive today therefore laying part of the blame for his death on him. That is absurd and irresponsible. If a child runs out into the street and gets hit by a car does the paper report, "the child was not wearing a helmet?" Of course not!

If alcohol influenced, cell phone influenced and other negligent drivers would quit running over us or pulling out front of us or pulling into our lane we wouldn't be discussing helmets never mind the ignored primary causes of death in a motorcycle accident, Blunt Force Trauma to the body and "Bleeding out" for which a helmet offers no protection.Add to Technorati Favorites

The deaths will not stop until we stop the cause of death!

ABATE of Iowa Nails USDOT chairman Mary Peters

Thumbs up to ABATE of Iowa.

In one short paragraph able to illustrate why Ms. Peters should have no authority over anything having to do with motorcycles.

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OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DAYTONA BIKE WEEK

DON'T GO
UNLESS OF COURSE YOU DON'T MIND HAVING YOUR "DNA" ENTERED INTO A DATABASE THAT GOD ONLY KNOWS HOW OR WHAT IT WILL
BE USED FOR!!!

For that reason Our only suggestions for Bike Week would be check out the happenings in Deland (they get better by the year) and the events in the Orlando area are also growing. In our thinking as whacked as it may be, supporting even attempts at governmental intrusion into your privacy is insane. But we also recognize that there will be thousands of riders who will consider trading a little spit for the chance to see a tit a fair bargain. Such is Life.

See the story here:

Daytona Police to ask for DNA on any arrest?????

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MOM (mother on a Mission) puts many of us to shame

(Preview of new Bill Boards to be put up by Ms. Piersons "Mother on a Mission")


Imagine what could be accomplished if every county had mothers like Tampa area's Diane Pierson and Tallahassee's Tina McElenny. One woman MRO's that don't play politics, actually get the word out and it doesn't cost the taxpayer a cent. My God what a concept.

Now you really want a mind blowing concept??? What if "Bikers" could do the same thing? Whoops I'm sorry, slipping into delusional thinking again.

BUT, at least in one instance some Bikers are finally going to pay some recognition to Ms. Pierson for her efforts.

FEB 24 - RIDE IN TO HELP TAMPA BAY’S OWN…MOTHER ON A MISSION - Sunday, February 24, 2008 12PM – 5PM HENNESSEY’S BAR - 127 FOREST LAKES ROAD - OLDSMAR, FLA. Bike show, silent auction, prizes, games…MEMORIAL BELL RINGING 430PM. Diane Pearson has devoted herself to motorcycle awareness in the Tampa Bay area after losing her son to a cager. You may have seen her work, spread out around the community….free bumper stickers; the purple and white billboards, bus stop posters, cab signs, and even radio and TV announcements…She also devotes her time to help care for a grandchild recently diagnosed with seizures and autism. Even with all this going on, she is still working on her Motorcycle safety campaign! The purpose of this ride-in is to say thank you From the bikers in Tampa bay And to help provide her Mission with funds to continue her campaign –…Who knows – the cager that reads her sign may Be the one that actually sees YOU on the road!!! HER ORGANIZATION IS NON-PROFIT, TAX DEDUCTIBLE 501 © (3) and 170© All proceeds go to the: Gene Pearson Motorcycle Awareness Foundation, Inc. PO Box 542 Oldsmar, Fla 34677 www.genepearson.org Event information: 727-776-2395 - glidingblondfire@yahoo.com

Keep on keeping on Moms..........Add to Technorati Favorites