OMC Meeting May 2nd at 7 P.M. in Kuna

The mandatory OMC May 2 meeting will be held at Peregrine Steak and Spirits in Kuna.  The address is 751 West 4th Street.  More information here:

http://www.creeksidekuna.com/

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.  You can meet everyone at Kuna or the group ride, led by G-Man, will leave the Clubhouse at 6:30 sharp.

I am hoping the coins and the pins will be delivered in time for the meeting.  I am awaiting word from the vendor.

See y'all there.

Make Your Challis Reservations Now !

Challis Hot Springs Spring Run

At the last meeting, the Prez advised the attending members that all the rooms were currently in his name at Challis Hot Springs.  The Prez was fine with this but all members were asked to RSVP with him so that all 7 rooms could be accounted for.  (See the Blog Post of the March 7 Meeting Report.)  As of now, only Duke has RSVPed. 

G-Man sort of RSVPed by asking if he and his brother, Bomber, could have the two bed room on the main floor but I wasn't sure of the commitment.  G-Man...you will want to call and reserve that room ASAP if you want it.

So the Prez called Gretchen today and gave her his and Duke's credit card information to hold their rooms.  All the other rooms are fair game.  There are seven total rooms.  Duke and I have two of the seven.  You do the math.

If you need the information about the OMC Spring Challis run and such, go here:

http://ogresmotorcycleclub.com/events.html

The number for the Challis Hot Springs is (208) 879-4442.

http://www.challishotsprings.com/

I hope everyone can make it.  It is a great ride and destination.

First Ride of the Year

Last night Duke asked me what time we were riding tomorrow.  I immediately put out an e-mail to the Club to get out the troops to ride.

Rip City just had knee surgery earlier in the day (too much prayin'), Krome was on his Street Glide in Oregon with Sonjia, Smooth had changed his e-mail address and G-Man didn't know of the e-mail until I texted him about another Club matter.

After the dust settled...Duke, Smooth, G-Man and myself left the McDonalds at Linder and Chinden around 11 a.m.  We rode through Star, Middleton, Notus, Wilder (Rip City's old stompin' grounds), Homedale and stopped in Marsing for some food.  We pulled up to Caba's restaurant alongside a multitude of Harleys.  On the sidewalk were members of the Iron Cross Warriors, the Iron Warriors and other sundry bikers.  We faced off with the other Clubs and a rumble almost broke out.  In fact, an Iron Warrior from Bridgeport, Connecticut almost talked us to death and we barely got out of there because he wouldn't shut up regaling us about the wonders of this and that.

The upshot was that Caba's has closed their restaurant and turned the whole space into a bar that also allows smoking.  Not where we wanted to be.  We went next door to a new restaurant that said Pizza on the building.  Turns out more than pizza is served and we had a meal better than any I have had at Caba's.

We climbed back aboard our bikes and one of the OGRES grew lace panties and headed straight home to make peace with his wife since he had deserted her during the cleaning of the garage.  I am not going to mention any name.

Duke, Smooth and I headed to Walter's Ferry on the south side of the river and then rode through Kuna where we stopped for much needed dipped ice cream cones at the Arctic Circle.

Reluctantly, we all headed home after that.  No ride is ever long enough.

Yeah, I know.

Iron Butt 2013 June 28 and 29

The details of the ride have been added to the Events section of the OGRES MC website:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/events.html

Upcoming Attraction

This is the artwork for the proposed OGRES limited edition pin.  The artist's rendering show it to be quite shiny but the finish will actually be a very tough looking antique finish very similar to this pin:

The pins will be only $5 a piece.  Krome is fronting the money for the pins.  Hopefully they will be here by the May meeting on the 2nd.

OMC March 7 Meeting Report

Bomber and Babe

The meeting of the OGRES Motorcycle (and Gun) Club was brought to order (or a semblance thereof) at about 1900 hrs.  Present: Big Easy, Bomber, Rip City, Krome, Smooth, G-Man and Grim.  Not present: Duke and Zeus.

I was reminded, through experience, that two thin crust Super Supreme pizzas are not enough for the OGRES gatherings.  I will bring more next time.

Several members had brought along their personal samples of the "Bane of Barack" and they were inspected by the members for worthiness.  G-Man had brought his new black rifle sans sights, ammo, or any accoutrements.  It fits his personality that he purchased a fixer upper.  A solid foundation however.

G-Man called a motion to talk about motorcycles.

The Club then made a group call to Billingsley Creek Lodge to make accommodations for the Summer Run.  Turns out the family who had reserved a bunch of the rooms had vacated their reservation.  Many reservations were made by the members but there were a couple of rooms left if you are still bereft of housing for that evening.  More information can be found about the Summer Run at the official OMC website:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/events.html

G-Man called a motion to talk about motorcycles.

A group call was then made to the Indian Lodge Motel in Joseph, Oregon concerning rooms for the Fall Run.  Grim had already made a reservation and Krome found out his reservation had not "stuck".  Many members made reservations on the spot with G-Man getting a room with two beds for himself and Bomber.  (G-Man doesn't like to sleep alone.  Okay, really it is because he is so "tight" when he blinks his feet lift off the ground).  If you have not made your reservations for the Fall Run, you may want to call.  More information about the Fall Run can be found at the official OMC website:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/events.html

G-Man called a motion to talk about motorcycles.

A call was also put into Gretchen at the Challis Hot Springs reference accommodations for the Spring Run.  The seven rooms for the bed/breakfast are reserved for the OGRES.   The rooms are being held in Grim's name.  You don't need to call your credit card into Gretchen BUT you do need to RSVP with Grim to ensure you have a room.  G-Man and Bomber have already (you guessed it) put dibs on the room with two beds.  More information about the Spring Run can be found at the official OMC website:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/events.html

G-Man called a motion to talk about motorcycles.

There was discussion about the challenge coin.  A separate post will be coming out soon reference the status of the OMC challenge coin.  Grim forgot to make the customary challenge at the meeting.  Dang it !

All members are in good standing with dues paid in full.  The next meeting is on May 2, 2013.  The time and place will be announced in the near future.  I am sure we will be riding to the Garage Cafe or a similar eating establishment.  More information can be found at the official OMC website at:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/events.html

You may have noticed the official OMC website was mentioned a couple of times in this report.  Several members had mentioned to me they had never been to the website and didn't know how to get to it.  Just google Ogres Motorcycle Club and it will come up in the findings.  Or click on any of the above links.  Your dues are paying for the website so you might as well enjoy the information contained at the website.  It also has a photo gallery of all the OGRES adventures.

G-Man showed us a picture of a weathered sign as an example of how an OGRES sign could be made for the Clubhouse.  He is going to look into this project sooner.  The members would share the cost of having the sign fabricated.

In the words of Damien Blade, "Ride hard or stay home."

OMC Meeting Thursday March 7th at 7 p.m.

Scooterville

The next OMC Meeting is this coming Thursday March 7th at 7 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the Clubhouse on Fairview.  Pizza and soda will be served.  Patches and such will be available.   Hopefully the weather will cooperate so members will be able to ride their scooters.

Yeah, I know.  Only one of us has a real scooter.  Thankfully.

Prospect Qualification Reminder

Harley Davidson Street Glide

Victory Cross Country

According to the OMC By-Laws, OMC prospects must CURRENTLY own a motorcycle manufactured by a North American owned company.  Simply stated the prospect must own a Harley-Davidson or Victory motorcycle.   I am belaboring this point to keep from wasting anyone's time with a prospect that does not meet the above criteria.  We do have one member that is grandfathered in exception to this requirement but only with his current bike.  No more exceptions will be made.

OGRES Challenge Coin Update

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I checked with the vendor about the cost of ordering different quantities.  The cost of ordering 25 is more than if we ordered fifty.  The manufacturer asks a surcharge of $6 a coin for any quantities under 50.  They charge this due to the cost of changing out the massive dies and equipment when setting up for a new order.

Hence, the quantity of 50 would be the least we would want to order.  What I heard at the January meeting was everyone was pretty much happy with the challenge coins we were using and this was more a "nice to have" and not a "need to have".

I am good with that as I like the coin(s) we are currently using also but I wanted to throw this out for y'all to think about for the OMC meeting on March 7th.

Sorry I missed you for the Stampede game.  I was stuck in the airport at SLC waiting for a plane to come in from Denver for my last leg to Boise.  I know I missed a really great time.

Yeah, I know.

Stampede Basketball in the OGRE'S Backyard

Rip City:  Guest Blogger

(Disclaimer:  This blog post was entirely created and written by Rip City of Yamaha Fame.  The usual blogger, Grim, takes no responsibility or credit for the following content.)

A typical wonderful  gathering of the OGRES.  Again the Duke comes through with an opportunity to be enjoyed.  He bought an auction item being  the pent-house suite at the Century Link Arena.  It came complete with food and drink, personal services and even a few lovely ladies (spouses).

  

One the way there...rumblings of:  Where?...Isn’t that Taco Bell Arena...Where do we get the tickets?...Where’s the best place to park?...Who is this guy and where do we see him to get the tickets.  Your name sir?  Mayes Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Me Mayes...We have no tickets for a Mayes….Retort! Nicolayson#$*!  Oh...Mr. Nicolayson...Well Mr. Mayes here are your tickets to Suite 107.  I look at my wife to confirm that I am a big guy ‘cause I know the Duke.  There inside waiting just like a father figure was the Duke.  One by one OGRES rolled in:  some came stag...others came with their Ogrette (soon to get nicknames). Where’s our leader?

He’s on his way!  G-Man and Cherri;  Smooth and Pat, Bomber flew in solo, Big Easy and Kay, Krome and Sonja,  Rip and Stephanie  made up an OGRES quorum.  Where’s Grim?  He’s flying in from Salt Lake, he’s coming.  Meanwhile: meat balls, hot wings , veggies, beverages galore.  Hey has the game started?

What game?  Mmmmmmm    “Rip hand me those binoculars”.  I think he is looking at the cheerleaders!  He is looking at the cheerleaders.   Hey hand those back I want to see the game.  Yeah sure both teams are taking a time out.  No I am just looking for people I know.   Down on the court?

Hey where in the heck is Grim??????    Duke finally comes clean.  Guys the man is delayed en route and will not make it!  OGRES groan together Rip says, "Hey pass the meatballs!"  Smooth is piling up the quadruple chocolate on chocolate, chocolate dessert masterpiece.    Big Easy is in a fog…what game?  Krome and Sonja (hard core basketball fans ) watch the whole 3 hours of basketball, while inviting Rip & Co. to dinner as Big Easy talks with the ladies and wolfs down the leftovers.   G-Man planned rides and made excuses for riding on bald tires.  Bomber missed his squeeze but mostly polished off the beverages  and drowned his sorrows for not being the president’s perfect OGRES pet.  CAUSE HE MISSED THE LAST MEETING!  I say Bomber it feels good doesn’t to be a little radical!  He agrees and says,  “ Next ride I am going to ride my SUZUKI!   I’ll show Mr. Grim just how bad I can be.  Of Course RIP Yamaha loves company. 

Ladies start to flock together .  Who knows what they are talking about.  But it is serious cause not even Big Easy can get their attention.  That’s big cause Big Easy can tell a story to an auctioneer while he is working!  Duke’s squeeze stayed home cause she wanted some time alone not to talk Boy Scouts.  Duke said she was packing to leave the next day.  OGRES ask?  R U goen widr.

Buzzer!!!!!!!!!!  Fire Alarm?  No you idiot the game is over!  Game……………………….? Oh yeah they’re sure not very good.  I think the cheer leaders could beat those guys.   Smooth by now has all the chocolate desserts piled high to snarf up and take home.  Is the only food this guy gets at OGRES events or is it cause Hostess is going out of business and he is low on his meds?

Wow!  Duke thanks.  When’s  the next Taco Bell event?  Oh hey let’s save that meatball for Grim!  

By Rip City

OMC January 3rd Meeting Report

Bomber Missed His First OMC Event but I Wouldn't Mention It

The OMC January 3rd Meeting was held at the Clubhouse A at 7 p.m.  Present: Duke, Smooth, Krome, Grim, G-Man and Rip City.  Absent: Bomber (excused), Zeus (excused)  and Big Easy (unexcused, although Big Easy said he was bringing an alleged prospect).  Quiz:  Who is flakier ?.....G-Man, Big Easy, Krome or me....Never mind.

The three OMC sanctioned runs were reviewed and discussed.  Members in good standing were reminded that at least one run per year must be COMPLETED to maintain good standing in the Club.  Members in good standing were also reminded that 5 of the 6 meetings must be attended every year, unless excused, to maintain good standing in the Club.  One unexcused absence per year is the limit.

Krome has to do at least two runs this year to get off probation for missing all runs last year.  He said he is riding all three...!!!  That's why Krome is so Kool.

The yearly $25 dollar dues were paid by all except Bomber and Big Easy.  If you don't know my address to send the payment by January 30th, let me know and I will send the Sergeant at Arms to collect.  Or contact me and I will send you the address.

The meeting quiz was for G-Man to try to figure out why the number 15 is the OMC's official number. Many clues were wasted before we gave up and just told him.  I think having his rice burner in the Clubhouse upset the aura and Harley spirits usually present therefore affecting his brain.  Okay...maybe not.

Many new "15" patches were grabbed up.  Remember they can be worn "undercover" on other vests to represent quietly when preferred.  This patch is required for your official cut(s).  Remember also the only patch that can be on the center back or upper back of the cut is the main club crown patch.  Any questions, check out the OMC Club Charter on the official OMC website.

Huge and grateful kudos for Duke for fronting the money to be able to purchase all the OGRES patches.  We would not have a Club at all without Duke's generosity.  He is a fine and treasured friend.

The Duke is also the only person, not a cop, who is an honorary member of the Boise Police Association.  Thanks Duke.

Yeah...we have an Official OMC Website with information on all the Runs and meetings:

 http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/

Is this report long enough...?

A long awaited 1000 mile Iron Butt Run was set for June 28th and 29th.  This ride is an extra ride and does not take the place of any of the other three runs needed to maintain good standing in the OMC.  It is open to anybody or everybody invited by an OMC member in good standing.  I sorta was scared of this ride the first year but it has easily turned into one of my favorite rides.  I love this ride.  Rip City is great entertainment during the stretch by the Tri Cities.  I just hope that cute chick who thought I was John Travolta from "Wild Pigs" is at the convenience store in Missoula again.  She is so perceptive.

Lastly, Rip City brought his tech envy instrument and everyone fondled it.  Hey, it was a rifle.  Nice.  Daniel Defense's best.  Bought just in time before "Barack Goes Bonkers".  Soon to come out as a movie.

Then G-Man did some car sales but that's another blog entry.

I am sure more important philosophical wisdom and witty entendre was exchanged but if you weren't there you missed out because some genius cannot be reconstructed.

The funniest stuff was when Rip City was the only one to not answer the challenge coin challenge.  The upcoming beverages he is buying will taste especially good.

If I did not offend at least one member in doing this report, maybe Rip City can make up for it in his upcoming report on the OGRES Night at the Idaho Stampede coming your way soon.

Brian Guthrie and Alex Klokke are no longer prospects for the OGRES MC.  They can be invited for any of the runs or rides but are not welcome at the meetings.  Alex will be reconsidered when he actually buys a Harley.  Brian has basically removed himself from consideration by his absence and silence.

Was this report long enough ?  I needed one more sentence to break the Guinnesss Book of Records for the longest OMC Meeting Report.  Or maybe I drank the most Guinness to be able to write this report.

Yeah, I know.  Holy crap, Frank.

Iron Butt 2013 June 28 and 29

Iron Butt 2010

Yes, it's true.  We haven't had a 1000 mile Iron Butt ride since 2010 (see picture) on the traditional route designed by G-Man eons ago.

Hence, there will be an 1000 mile Iron Butt Ride on June 28 and 29.  The ride will start at the Chevron at Gowen/I-84 at 0600 hrs. (6 a.m.).  Promptly. 

This is not an OMC sanctioned ride nor does it take the place of the three OMC sanctioned rides.  Anybody and everybody is welcome.

The route is Boise - Pocatello - Idaho Falls - Missoula - Kellogg - Spokane - Ritzville - Tri Cities - Pendleton.  This loop is 1013 miles.  The entire ride is on the freeway but it is a very nice ride once we get past Idaho Falls. 

If you have an alternate route, bring your idea to the March meeting for discussion.

We will spend the night in Pendleton.  If you want to make reservations, you need to do this individually.

The second day will be a leisurely ride back through the Blue Mountains along the backroads.  Very nice.  We usually leave Pendleton about 0900 hrs. (9 a.m.).

Summer Ride Lodging Alert

The OMC sanctioned summer ride is July 19th and 20th.  Rip City and I called Billingsley Creek Lodge for our reservations and found out there is limited space at the Lodge for the evening of the 19th.  There are families reserved to stay in the old motel part and so only the cabins are available.  Rip and I have already made our reservations.  As of this writing, there were three cabins left.  I would grab one.  If they run out, you will need to make your reservation at the Hagerman Valley Inn.  More info:

http://billingsleycreeklodge.com/Billingsley_Creek_Lodge_and_Retreat/Welcome.html

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/events.html

They will NOT let you pitch a tent at the Lodge.  There is a campground a mile away if you want to do that.

Call Grim if you have any questions.

OGRES Night at the Idaho Stampede January 11th

It's OGRES night at the Idaho Stampede at CenturyLink Arena in downtown Boise.  The game is at 7 p.m. on Friday January 11th.  All OGRES members and their spouses are invited.  Maximum fun.  RSVP with the Duke.

Meeting Today January 3 at 7 PM

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Our first mandatory OMC meeting on 2013 will be today on January 3rd.  It will be held at the Clubhouse at 7 p.m.  All members in good standing and prospects are invited.  Guests are not welcome.

Come hungry as there will be food and drink.

Please bring your yearly dues of $25 to the meeting.  There is also a new "must have" patch for everyone to acquire for their cut.  These are $10 each.  Complete patch sets for cuts are now $65.  The new "15" patch is included in that price.  I will bring all patches to the meeting.

We will also be discussing a possible new challenge coin (shown above).  There are other topics on the table 

If you can't make it, make sure you let on of the primary officers know.

We have many maximum fun things to hash over.

Upcoming OMC Meeting on January 3rd, 2013

OMC Official Number Patch

Our first mandatory OMC meeting on 2013 will be on January 3rd.  It will be held at the Clubhouse at 7 p.m.  All members in good standing and prospects are invited.  Guests are not welcome.

Please bring your yearly dues of $25 to the meeting.  There is also a new "must have" patch for everyone to acquire for their cut.  These are $10 each.  Complete patch sets for cuts are now $65.  The new "15" patch is included in that price.  I will bring all patches to the meeting.

If you can't make it, make sure you let on of the primary officers know.

We have many maximum fun things to hash over.

OMC November 1st Meeting Report

"Fear the Beard"

OMC members present: Duke, Rip City, Bomber and Grim.  Alex (prospect) was also present.

OMC members absent: Krome, Smooth, G-Man, Big Easy and Zeus.

The meeting was held at the Duke's headquarters in former radio land.  We opened the meeting by eating specially prepared Doritos tacos.  They were very yummy.  Big thanks to Duke.  By the way, he was the only member to ride his MC to the meeting.  One member (Rip) did not wear his cut and barely wore his britches.

The new official patch was introduced and distributed for a mere $10 per patch.  If you did not attend, bring your $10 per patch to the next meeting.  This patch is also approved for wear on other vests or approved clothing items by members.  It is kind of an "undercover" way to still represent membership in the club without wearing the complete cut.  However, it is mandatory on the each member's official cut.

Special patches were presented by the P to the Duke and Rip City.  G-Man and Krome were not present to receive their special patches.  Maybe if they show up to the meeting in January.

The P brought some special "toys" to the meeting.  A short manual of arms was presented concerning each "toy" and there was some discussion about the upcoming training this spring.  The training will be $80 per person and each person will need to bring 500 rounds and at least three magazines.  The class will be limited to the first six people who commit when we have a date.

The P also sported his black beard dyed for the World Series to help support his beloved Giants.  Sweet joy after having been a die hard fan since 1968.  "Fear the Beard" is from when Brian Wilson was the closer in 2010.  He was recovering from Tommy John surgery this year but was a riot in the dugout.  Sergio Romo filled in for him admirably.

SPECIAL NOTE:  The P screwed up on the date shopping for the November meeting.  It is not fair to those who change their schedules or work their schedules around to be able to attend the mandatory OMC meetings as scheduled.  I screwed up by shopping for an alternate date this month and I apologize.  Bad President.  Please check out the meeting dates on the OMC website.  The dates listed shall be the dates the mandatory meetings will be held.  OMC members are only allowed one (1) unexcused absence.  If you need to be excused, you must notify G-Man, Duke or Grim.  A phone call or e-mail buys a lot of forgiveness.  This is all in the by-laws that have been given to all members and the by-laws are also on the OMC website.  No secrets.

Kudos to Bomber for not missing a single OGRES activity since the inception of the OMC.  You rock!

OMC Meeting Tomorrow Thursday November 1st (Alternate Location)

Harley Davidson CVO "Breakout" Softail

The November OMC Meeting will be held tomorrow on Thursday November 1st at 7 p.m.  The meeting will be held at Duke's HQ.  Directions have been sent in a separate e-mail.  Come hungry as a special treat is in store for attendees.

OMC Meeting Upcoming on November 1st

OMC Spring Run 2012

Our OMC meeting is coming up on November 1st, 2012 at the Clubhouse at 7 p.m.  Members in good standing and prospects are invited.  Guests are not welcome.

There will be a new addition to the authorized patches for the OMC cuts.  Other patches will be presented to some of the members for past activity, accomplishments or predilections.

A discussion on the firearms training will be led and some firearms choices and manual of arms presented.

Pizza and beverages will be served so show up hungry.

2013 Runs and Meetings now on Website

2012 OMC Spring Run

The Events section of the OGRES website has been updated with the dates and times for 2013.  You can now update your calendar and set aside the dates so you don't miss any of the OGRES adventures. The rides have been updated and the summer and fall runs have some cool upgrades.  See more at:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/

OMC September 14th Meeting Report

(left to right front row) Alex, Big Easy, Bomber, Grim, Duke, Rip City, Smooth and G-Man
(left to right back row) Kay, Brenda, Jeannelle, Pam, Stephanie, Pat and Sherry
(not shown) Claudia the photographer - Thanks!

The meeting was held at Pat and Smooth's palatial estate out in the boonies.  It was a perfect night and the setting could not have been nicer.  We got to check out Smooth's railroad and several members rode the "zip line".  We were all shocked when G-Man was the last to arrive.  He did, however, manage to lock his keys in his cage.

Grim and Duke received "points" for wearing their cuts.  Big Easy and Kay were the baddest as they arrived via Electra Glide instead of a cage.

Thanks to Pat and Smooth for sharing the great good and their fantastic home for the OGRES annual barbecue.

Kudos to whoever can decipher Grim's "gang" sign.

OMC 2012 Fall Run Report

Big Easy, Rip City, Bomber, Smooth and Kay

Duke and Grim

Big Easy, Ken, Rip City, Smooth, Bomber and Kay

Grim, Rip City, Smooth and Duke

Duke, Grim, Bomber, Rip City, Ken (guest), Smooth, G-Man and Big Easy

Present: Duke, G-Man, Rip City, Grim, Big Easy, Bomber, Smooth, Kay (guest) and Ken (guest).  Absent: Zeus and Krome Pickle.

Krome Pickle came up with an new reason to miss a ride.  Breaking a femur while walking the dog while riding a bicycle.  Okay, not funny.  Well sort of in a sick way.  Sorry Krome.  Get better fast!!!

We left the Chevron at Eagle and I-94 at 8:07 a.m.  As we were rolling out, G-Man was just showing up.   Actually he would have been early if we had been leaving the next day.  As punishment, G-Man was assigned to lead for the day.  Yeah, I know.  Who was punishing who !?!?

Bomber had taken his daughter to Utah the previous day and caught up with us around Payette (I think).  I am not sure exactly where he hooked up with us but he made great time.  Bomber is the only member to have made every OMC ride, run and meeting.  That's commitment, bro.

We stopped in Haines Oregon for our midday repast (shown above).  The lunch, in my opinion, wasn't as good as the breakfast I had at that location last year.  But the company was unequaled.  Big Easy and his lovely bride, Kay, had to head back to Boise at that point.  Their company thereafter was sorely missed.

We continued taking the back roads until we finally had to ride 22 miles of freeway between Huntington and Baker City.  I fended off G-Man trying to give the lead to me until we hit the road between La Grande and Joseph.  I reminded him the Vice President was responsible for coordinating and running all meetings and events according to the By-laws.

Besides, G-Man was trying to break into the Guinness Book of Records for most stops during a 24 hour period on a motorcycle ride of less than 10 people.  The award will be given at the next OMC meeting on November 1st.

We stopped in Wallowa and waited in line for the "one holer" bathroom.  I think I had ice cream.  An old timer rolled up on a Evo Softail and started up a conversation with us like we were long lost brothers.  Such is the Harley Davidson brotherhood.  Yeah...Brotherhood.  Yeah, it's sexist and I can't apologize.

We finally made it to Joseph with the usual 20 minutes to spare before all the cool stores closed.  Bomber, Smooth, G-Man and Rip City managed to still grab up some very cool tin signs for their living rooms at home.

We checked into Walter Brennan's former motel and settled our stuff into our rooms.

Everyone went shopping and such until it was time for dinner.  They did not have a Shrimp Melt on the menu but everyone found something to eat.  We also had a fashion show by Rip City where the new "FS" collection was displayed and discussed.

Duke and I walked around Main Street checking out the sites.  There were more bronze statues than I remembered.   Everyone else rode out to Wallowa Lake and checked out the hotel and such for possible use next year.

Late evening found Smooth, Rip City and myself playing some cards.  We played until Smooth and I had to start telling Rip City when to fold so we would not take advantage of RC's grogginess.  New Rule: When Rip City is too tired to shuffle the cards...the game is over.  Smooth was the big winner and I lost $1.85.

Morning found us at the Cheyenne cafe having the usual great breakfast.  We then hit the road and headed for Hell's Canyon with the Prez back in the lead.  The overlook at Hell's Canyon was very popular with mc riders of many stripes.

The ride from Joseph to Cambridge was especially nice with low traffic and temperatures adding to pleasure of riding the twisty roads through the pine trees.  Nirvana on two wheels...!  My Street Glide outperforms my former Fatboys in a big way through the curves and the ABS brakes are now a must on my bikes.

We stopped in Cambridge for lunch at a restaurant with a funny name I can't remember now.  I tried to google the name but still can't remember.  Good food though.  Best salad bar in town.

We continued down to Payette where Bomber and G-Man went straight when the rest of the OGRES turned east to head Emmett way.  A vote will be taken to see if Bomber and G-Man get credit for this ride since they did not finish the ride but abandoned near the end. ;)

As usual, I was not ready to go home.  I stopped at Massacre Park on Lincoln Road by Middleton Road and had a bottle of water to delay ending the ride.  That is the magic of riding the HD motor scooter.  Too much is never enough.

That's all I got and it is probably too much and not enough.  I try to file this report in a more timely manner but I couldn't get anyone to send me pictures.

If I didn't offend at least one reader, then I didn't do a very good job on this report.

Yeah, I know.  Brenda...You know what I'm talkin' 'bout...

OMC Meeting September 14th at 6 p.m.

Dyna Street Bob Custom

OMC September Meeting tomorrow night at Smooth's crib.  Members in good standing and their spouses are invited.  Prospects and their spouses are invited.  Guests are not invited.

OMC Fall Run 2012 This Coming Friday

Although all this information is on the website paid for by your club dues, a short summary will follow by popular demand.

We will meet at the Chevron at I-84 and Eagle at 7:45 a.m. for the safety meeting.  Kickstands up and running at 8 a.m.  On the dot according to the President's fine timepiece.  We will be using the freeway as little as possible.  We will be starting with the Massacre Loop to Notus unless G-Man has a better plan.

If you haven't made your reservations in Joseph, you are screwed.  You can sleep on the lawn with Big Easy or stay in Enterprise.

Further information is at the OMC Website under the event tab:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/

Several of you must make this ride or the Sergeant of Arms will be picking up your patches.

All OMC Members in good standing are invited.  Guests and prospects are welcome if invited by an OMC member in good standing.  Other guests are NOT welcome.

Change of OMC September Meeting to the 14th

Adult Monkey Bars

As voted upon at the last OMC meeting, the mandatory September meeting has been moved to Friday September 14th.  The barbecue will be at Smooth's home.  Details to follow.

OMC members and their spouses are invited.  Prospects and their spouses are also invited.  Guests are not welcome.

'Nuff said.

OMC 2012 Summer Run Report

Big Easy, G-Man, RIP and Bomber in Hagerman

G-Man, Bomber and Big Easy at Redfish Lake Lodge

The summer ride began at the Beacon & 55 Chevron.       Rip then Bomber then Gman then The Big easy shows up for the ride with only a polo shirt.  but where is our leader …..crap the shoulder injury still has him recuperating.  The void was real. Thx to Rip for packing now the group still felt safe.  Where was everyone else?  The Duke’s father passed and we knew he would not make it.  The other founding members of the first 10 were MIA.  The four musketeers all agreed Gman would take the lead.  He was limping abit also cause his rear wheel of his bike was waiting for parts therefore he had to sell his soul to rent a bike for a cool $400.00 for two days…….but the show must go on….thanks Gman.  Hey Bomber no sun screen again?  The easy ride began with the group rotating the lead.  Horsehoebend, Banks, Garden Valley for devil eggs and advise from a cage driver that a speeding sting was lying ahead. Hey what is the story behind the 36 inch pepperoni on the Yamaha?   Rip took the lead cause he had the biggest speedometer….kept it right on 40 MPH.  Sure enough the motorcycle twins were waiting for us in the darkness of the trees.  Ogres blew by unharmed at 40 MPH.  Maybe next time boys.  On to Lowman for shedding layers, all but The Big Easy cause he always travels light.  On to Stanley for fuel, then to Red Fish for Lunch and needed rest again The Big Easy found people to talk to. Of course! Bomber took us over Galena Pass and down to SunValley where the boys needed more rest and ice cream.  The Big Easy then points out to Rip to lose the man purse and buy a vest for nerds.  Rip agreed and bought the vest of his dreams.  Pockets galore!  Onward the foursome rode to Gooding on the back roads, there we fueled and got a call from the motel.  Message see you in a hour.  Soon we pulled into Hagarman and checked in.  Easy was looking for grass to set up camp but the management said no campers so Rip begged for some companionship in room number 9.  Since the cost was zero Easy gave in.  We were on our way to eat but the City of Hagarman was shut down, blocked off from the public,,,, a gunman was shut up in a house and holding the police hostage outside his home.  We had to take the long way to dinner but made it in great style.  By the way Bomber by now looked like Rudolf.  Hey where is that sun block?  Dinner was great and then on to Miracle hot springs.  Question from the pool was “you guys want the private pool don’t you.  All looking at each other we grinned and said sure!  The Thueson boys just weren’t prepared for this.  Towels and swimming suit are a good idea guys.  Oh another thing Gman parked his bike pointing down hill……………………..Help!!! Easy muscled it in reverse.  Sleep was easy to do that night. 

Then the next morning we gathered for breakfast.  8:00am with a waitress that was mad at us.  I think it was Gman’s new hair do called the steel wool biker look.  To the river we drove till we came saw two head of deer in the river, then to a fork in the road.  Left to Grandview or right to Mountain Home and a milkshake.        MILKSHAKE!!!         Then after more rest Easy says” Hey guys would you like to go see a old car  ghost town?”  The 3 amigos began panting with anticipation.  Rip looked puzzled but once a musketter you are one of the guys.  Easy led the way.  By now the temp was 3 digits.  After a few miles we showed up at rust heaven.    After chewing the fat with the head junk dude the guys started begging to stroll around.  By now RIP was growing ill.  You see this is the closest RIP has ever been to rust .  Suddenly in a shrill voice Rip says he wants to go home.  So all alone RIP leaves for home and the ride is then officially over.  What a great trip!  Life Time memories just keep stacking up!

Can’t wait for Joseph!

Submitted by: Ripped City (Guest Blogger)

OMC Joseph Oregon Fall Run Registration Reminder

Joseph, Oregon

The OMC Joseph Oregon Fall Run should be a huge one.  What makes me think so?  Well, there are three members of the OMC that have not attended a Run so far in order to keep their OMC membership in good standing.  Secondly, the Joseph Oregon run is also, in my opinion, the crown jewel of all the runs.  Thirdly, if you aren't riding that Harley, you might as well trade it in for a minivan.  Lastly, maximum fun will be attained on this run.

So if you have not made your reservation, call the Indian Lodge Motel as soon as possible and make your reservation.  The information is on the OMC website:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/

GUESTS AND PROSPECTS ARE INVITED if invited my an OMC member in good standing.

Only four members were present for the Summer Run.  Report to follow.

2012 OMC Summer Run Friday July 20th

Billingsley Creek Lodge

The 2012 OMC Summer Run is this coming Friday July 20th.  The run will begin promptly at 8 a.m. at the Chevron Station at Beacon Light Road and Highway 55.

A safety briefing will be held at 7:50 a.m.  This should be a great time for all.

Details are at the OMC website under Events:

http://www.ogresmotorcycleclub.com/events.html

Prospects and guests are welcome.

OMC July 5th Meeting Report

The Garage Cafe

Duke, Bomber, Krome and Alex met at the clubhouse and rode to the Garage Cafe for the meeting.  Smooth, Rip and myself traveled solo and met up with them.  Present: Duke, Bomber, Krome, Smooth, Rip, Alex (prospect)  and Grim.  Absent:  Big Easy, Zeus and G-Man.

We had a great meal and discussed the matters on the table.  We discussed the firearms training and I will talk to the trainer about have the training in September.  We will probably shoot (pun intended) to have the training on a Saturday afternoon unless it doesn't work for most.

We made fun of G-man, even though he wasn't there, because it just didn't feel right unless we did.

The members present also had a demonstration of Rip City's cat-like reflexes when the cafe owner came and asked for his keys to move his "silver Harley".  Little did Rip know the guy was pranking him when he asked and knew he would get a violent reaction by asking another MC riding for this keys.  That was just terribly funny...I don't know care who you are.

There was also a discussion about using the OMC Summer Run as a revolving three day ride.  Starting next year members would take turns planning a three day ride for that third weekend in July and would submit a three day ride plan to the primary officers for approval.  A different member would submit a ride plan each year.  We will talk about it over the winter as it is to late to make the change for 2012.

Smooth and Krome advised us they would only be able to take advantage of half the Summer Run riding only Friday with us.  Just a reminder that half a ride does not meet the standards set in the By-Laws.  Just the same, I am very glad they are able to make it for part of the Summer Run.

A great time was had by all even though the maximum fun meter is only pegged when all members are present.

We talked behind G-Man's back some more and then adjourned.

Mandatory OMC Meeting July 5th in Notus at Garage Cafe

The July 5th, 2012 OMC Meeting will be held at the Garage Cafe in Notus, Idaho at 7 p.m.

We will meet at the Clubhouse and leave at 6 p.m. sharp and ride over together.  If this arrangement does not work for you logistically, meeting the rest of the members in Notus by 7 p.m. is cool.

Prospects are invited to attend but guests are not welcome.

OMC 2012 Spring Run Report

Alex, Will, Bomber, Grim, G-Man, Brian, Rip City, Zeus

G-Man and our fave Gretchen

Rip City Playing Strip Poker

Brian, Big Easy, Will, Zeus and Alex

Will, Zeus, Rip City, G-Man, Grim, Brian, Bomber, Big Easy 

Zeus, Rip City, Brian, Bomber, Grim, Will, Alex, G-Man and Big Easy

Very, very, very, very, very Crispy

'57 Chevy Nomad at Challis Car Show

We left promptly at 0800 hrs.  G-Man was last to show up but was 10 minutes early!

Present: Zeus, Rip City, Prospect Brian, Bomber, Grim, Guest Will, Prospect Alex, G-Man and Big Easy.  Absent: Krome Pickle, Duke and Smooth.

One could not have asked for a nicer day for riding a MC down the road.  It was a smooth, cathartic ride until Bomber heard strange noises inexplicably coming from his Ultra.  Thankfully it was just static pouring loudly from his radio.  Everyone settled in nicely after that and we cruised along with little or no traffic and stopped for lunch at Pickles in Arco.  Real men had buffalo burgers and thick french fries.  Others might have had a tuna melt (!?!?) and very (to the fifth power) crispy tater tots.  We then had our annual photo op around the big green chair.

We saddled back up and enjoyed a nice through Mackay and arrived at Challis Hot Springs.  Gretchen was there to greet us and check in.  Most of us hit the pool while some enjoyed a long conversation with Bob.

Gretchen and Anna cooked us a superlative dinner: steaks, twice baked potatoes, a great salad followed by a strawberry-rhubarb cobbler that even rhubarb haters could not resist.  Wow...!  I am still full.

A card game broke out shortly thereafter and, even though the dress code was suspended, four players emerged.  Smooth was sorely missed as I only won $3.75.  Zeus also had about the same gain making Will and Rip City a little lighter in the wallet.  Actually I think Rip City lost his shirt and tried to earn it back by doing pec dances.  Yeah, I know.

Breakfast the next morning was another Gretchen culinary delight.  We then hit the pool before hitting the road.  As we stopped to get ethanol free gas at the Phillips 66 station in town, we spotted a car show right on the main drag.  We had to check it out.  My fave is shown above.

The skies had turned threatening and we hastened down to Stanley and refilled.  Only one life was threatened en route when Rip City "played chicken" with a bad girl on a scooter.

It rained on us as we went over Banner Summit and there was also a huge bicycle event.  Also, I don't recall ever seeing as many rocks on the road.

Crouch was the stop for lunch and we ate barbeque and drank Arnold Palmers.  Lotsa bikers in Crouch and thereabouts due to a motorcycle rally being held in town.

Nice relaxing run with great brotherhood, food and frivolity.  Can't wait until the OMC Summer Run.  I had shoulder surgery yesterday and hope I am healed up in time.

If you haven't made your reservation at Billingsley Creek Lodge, I would make it happen.  It wouldn't hurt to make your reservation at the Indian Lodge Motel, in Joseph, for the OMC Fall Run.