UPDATE: Meetings are now the 3rd Thursday at 7PM at the IHOP in Pflugerville on the IH35 frontage just south of the Wells Branch parkway exit.

Debbie and I went to the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association meeting this evening at Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar and Grill on West, downtown. This is the third of the TMRA II meetings that we held at Lucy’s, and we always have the the Juicy Lucy Burger. Mmm Good!  THe meeting itself went well, and we had several new people, and some old people that had been away for a while and are now back.  Hurah!  The only downside, was that it was held outside, and it got pretty cold this evening.  But, we made it through.  Anyway, here are the pics. Enjoy!

We went to the UCOA meeting this evening. It was a good meeting, and in the last few months we have had several new clubs form and apply to join UCOA, so we got a quick refresher on what it means to be part of a Motorcycle Club/Ride Group, and part of a larger organization like UCOA that works to support the entire biker community. Not a big deal really, just respect every one, and work together for the common good. Chief is now out event coordinator, which should help reduce the event overload that many of us have experienced now that UCOA has far more clubs that I have toes and fingers. It has been a good year, but attending three or four events on a weekend can wear on you a bit. We also got a reminder from SickBoys MC that this is the start of the holiday season, and we need to be extra vigilant to watch for those red light running cars at intersections. As Bam Bam said, we don’t want to attend any funerals over the holidays. And finally, TwoLane RoadRiders gave checks to J.W.Rock and COC&I to support their respective organizations.

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Have you ever heard it said that to be a good person, you can’t smoke or drink, or swear?  Or have you heard that you can be good, you just have to try harder, and someday it will get easier?  Well, I want you to know that these are lies.  You won’t get better and it won’t get easier and you need to stop trying.

There is only one Person who can make you better, and that is the living God.  And, the really good news is that He won’t tell you that you have to try harder.  Instead, when you have a relationship with Him, He will change you from the inside out.

Now, at this point I should mention, that if you think you are already pretty great, then that’s fine, God doesn’t want to fix anything that isn’t broken.

But, if you are like me, and you have some “habits” that you wish you didn’t, then know this, that God will fix those things, as you let Him.

Even better, He is the One responsible for all the work, I just get to enjoy the ride.  So to be better, I just have to give up let go and let God complete His plan in and through me. It is one amazing ride, are you on board?

Lots of excitement today.  Debbie and I went to the COC&I meeting and Chili Cook-off to support the TMRA II Freedom Dog sale to raise money for TMRA II, which is kind of strapped for cash.  We had a great time, and were well supported by the biker community. In other exciting news, Jaded and Bandido Stone Cold announced their wedding plans for February next year.  That will definitely be an event we won’t want to miss.  Congratulations Jaded and Stone Cold!  Next up, SickBoy Ra  showed off his new Honda.  I didn’t get the model, but talk about a super factory custom.  I can only say wow!  We also have lots of pics of chili preparation, then a real nice trike, with a 350 ci V8, another wow!

The meeting itself went well, with certificates of appreciation being handed out to al the clubs that supported the Bastrop Survivor benefit from Cowboy HD to San Marcos Toyota, that raised over $13,000 for a really good cause. We also had three families that were directly effected by the Bastrop fires, and lost their homes, so additional support checks were given out to those families from the J. W. Rock Foundation.  As someone said, we take care of our own.

Finally, the Chili Cook-off trophies were given out to the worthy recipients.  Truly a great day.  Enjoy!

It was really great to meet Neil’s bride Loretta and get to know them better today.
Good ride, good fellowship, good food, don’t get much better this side of heaven.

Just a few quick photos.

Blessings,

Don

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