NOTICE To All OBRC members planning on riding a bike on Jan 1, 2013.

Here is an update with the artwork for the 2013 Jackets. The OBRU will be on BOTH sleeves ONLY and will NOT be seen on the back or front of the jacket and stands for Older Bikers Riding United. The rest of the artwork displayed will be on the BACK of the jackets in large lettering and on the front of the jacket in small pocket size lettering. Remember, the jackets are GRAY, so what you see in this artwork in black, will turn out GRAY on the jackets.

Below is a photo of the "Jackets" we will have available for the members starting the year off by riding.

They have

• 8.5 oz anti-pill 100% polyester
• Sturdy full zipper
• Convertible collar
• Over sized nylon reinforced slash zipper pockets
• Elasticized cuffs and hem

and come in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL

We have updated our club bylaws for 2012 and a copy of it, as well as other chapter paperwork is available at http://olderbikers.org/index.php?topic=club_documents

Please note that you will not be able to view this paperwork unless you are a chapter member in good standing and/or a Nomad member that has been approved by a National Officer to represent us as a club recruiter for your area of the country

During the recent heat wave and drought that hit Indiana in July of 2012, I decided that I needed to find a cooler place to spend my time, so HarLady and I headed to Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Not only would this let us cool off a bit, it would also let us spend time, riding, eating and talking with some of our club brothers and Sisters from that area.

While I was in New England, I was able to attend several club meetings, where some changes were made. First off, I want to congratulate Ed C., Pat B. and Tony C. for being appointed as Regional Committee Members for the New England area.

Finally the Southern NH Chapter of the OBRC meets our brothers and sisters of the Northern NH Chapter of the OBRC.  

 We met in New London, NH for breakfast and caught up on the latest events. We saw some familiar faces and some new ones.  

We had a great time sharing how each chapter was doing, the number of members and what's on tap for this year. Both chapters agreed that we need to communicate more and most importantly ride together.

It is beautiful country up north. Nice mountain and lake views. The road could use some work after the cold weather, the frost heavies bounced my butt around. Believe me it take a big frost heavy to move this mass. :o)   We plan to keep in touch.   

Click here for more pics of the meeting between the North and the South.

Thanks,

Roger D.
President Southern New Hampshire Chapter
Regional Committee Member for VT, NH & MA
OBRC

Last weekend, it was unseasonably warm for January, especially in certain parts of the country and as a result, the ride scheduled for the Ownesboro, KY chapter of OBRC had a real good turnout. I figured the large turnout was a combination of reasons, but mainly because the warm temps (high 40's, to low 50's) would allow us to ride farther and more comfortable then we have for the last 3 to 4 weeks. The other reason is because most of us know there is a good chance we MAY not see temperatures this warm on a weekend again for another 3 to 6 weeks, and for SOME bikers, that can be a long time, especially when it comes to NOT being able to make a short road trip or ride.

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The Following Story was transferred over from our old website.

The Following Story was transferred over from our old website.

Changing Priorities

Today, while cleaning out a spare bedroom, in order to make room for potential guests from out of town, I realized how much that spare room and my priorities have changed over the years.

At one time, that room was used primarily as a playpen for a cat. Then it became a storage room, a bedroom for my son, then storage again, then a bedroom for my son and granddaughter and finally a storage room again. Now we are converting it into a guest room for visiting bikers from other states.

The Following Story was transferred over from our old website.