Welcome to my new ride!!! Vrooom, vroom...

No, it's not electric, but it sure packs a charge. I couldn't resist. Maybe I am going through some kind of mid-life crisis. It's my dream car, but I had to trade in the ZAP for part of the cost. 327 ci. 4 speed. Only 40,108 miles. Cool runnings just got HOT! It was a great deal and I couldn't resist. My carbon footprint just grew to Bigfoot size. The bad side: 12 mpg. I parked it on a area of the lawn that needed the water to wash it.

Summer time road trip (short) here we come!
Jim

Great day!!!!!!

Click on the link if you get bored. We went to a place called Lyons Ranch looking for early spring flowers. The views were there, but too early for the flowers.

Mission fulfilled.

Click on the above link to read the story.
When I was going to school at College of the Redwoods in about 1984 I was fortunate enough to go to a presentation by Dith Pran, the subject of the movie, "The Killings Fields." It was a very powerful and moving talk by a very humble and contrite man that lived through a period of hell on Earth. He must have fulfilled his mission here. He just died.

A sewing machine fell on Dick when he was a child

More Snow !! 3 inches during the night, this is at 11am

 

Results of State Lawsuit is in

   Well, it was NOT good for us. We lost. We really expected to but the reasons are so frustrating.

  The court lawyer said it was because we failed to follow and submit our arguments had not followed the process as it needed to in a court form. Not that we didn't have just reasons. I even tried to submit an article about how a city board in the city of Sebastopol here Calif. had refused to allow wi fi in the city limits because there are to many unanswered questions on the safety of the micro waves. The judge said it was submitted at the wrong time. 

  Even the facts that they (the defense) had failed to provide the mandatory federal requirements for safety had not been followed was not allowed. It is a federal requirement to post caution signs, fences around the area and monitoring devices to all who enter the area. Defense said there was no proof "during the time there" that the allowed signal strength was excessive. How can there be proof "during the time" when they failed to provide the monitors that would have show any breaches?!! 

  So, now, because we lost, there is now a $20,000.00 court cost against the Garcia family. Even the cost of the "medical" bill was not allowed to be argued. They charged me alone around $9,000.00 for a half hour exam that was only asking me questions and no tests what so ever.

   While I feel we had been "rail roaded", I see not chance to get justice since we cannot find a lawyer to help us fight against the state. All the lawyers we talked to say this is just to new of a field and there is only speculation on both sides of the arguments to say if it is dangerous or not. This I fail to understand since to me the issue is they failed to follow SAFETY LAWS ?!! BG

3ft of snow - Not really just .5"

We never had snow this late! PnK

Visitors

   It has been a great time here even with having to go to court and find out we lost this phase in court. The kids came over Sunday with the grand kids and B. J. left yesterday and Teresa and her kids left today. Tuesday we had the egg hunt and Athena found the most. Merlin found quite a few but was more interested in just running around on the lawn and finding all the things he wanted to see instead of eggs. It is so neat to watch as observe the stages of children growing up. Today it snowed a little bit here so all we did after the kids left was watch the snow, rain and wind in the trees. I have been watching a limb on one tree for close to three years now that I would have bet would have finally been broken all the way off, yet it defies all logic and hands on still. It just goes back and forth yet won't fall. I think it is waiting for me to be under it before it falls.

 Deal or no Deal is going to be in Reno the first of April and Illa and I are going to try to apply and get on. The paper work has been completed and now it is a matter of getting in line and hoping to be auditioned. We shall see. If nothing else, a good enough reason just to get out of Big Valley for a day or two and see the "Big city Lights" lol    BG

That is from lueria below.......lol. forget to say who I am.

Who are you voting for..........

I like Ron Paul, but I don't think he will will. So it will be down to Obamah ,Hillary, or McCain. 

McCain is not getting it. And since I'm Republican the last few years. I'm still excited for  a change. Well Justin says he is voting Obamah. Sorry if I have misspelling. I laugh at Hillary mixing up she was in fire. lol. I live in North Portland and never been in fire. I think I would remember that. So I guess Obamah is the man. Can anyone give me their thoughts to see another side. love hearing families views. love you. hugs

Jim also has Information

I just thought we were making the rounds so i added that for us MEN.

Sorry Sandy

Peter has information too

 So remember, If you want to get the "correct" information, not warped by the mind of one taking chemo, ask him for the information, not me. You KNOW he is at his "office" covered over the keys, JUST WAITING !!!!! word is he doesn't really work. BG

Ben's Got Info:

Ben wants to pass on Lisi's new home address. Don't want to post it, so email him to get it. Here's his new email address: lineridergarcia222@yahoo.com

The bet is on......

I see your flamingos and raise you one flamingo.

SNOWING

We have snow. It has been a crazy day. Snow, sunshine, snow, sunshine. We have about 1 inch and coming down like crazy. I knew as soon as I got some flowers something would happen. It's suppose to get about 20 degrees tonight. Rick said it was over 100 in Yuma, Az. today where he is picking up.
One thing I forgot to mention about that so called paintball bruise on Rich's neck, (ya right Lueria) is the BIG smile on his face. I rest my case. It is so great to have young ones to pick on.
Love the biker joke. Some one didn't sign it though. Hey Ben, maybe when we get moved out there, I'll buy your bike from you and you will ave to get a new one. Seems crazy to me to have my bike licence and no bike. Love Ya All
Rick sends his love and is looking forward to getting back closer to ya all.

God and the Harley Rider

A man riding his Harley was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his and, in a booming voice, the Lord said, “Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish.” The biker pulled over and said, “Build a bridge to Hawaii so I can ride over anytime I want.” 

The Lord said, “Your request is materialistic, think of the enormous challenges for that kind of undertaking; the supports required reaching the bottom of the Pacific and the concrete and steel it would take! It will nearly exhaust several natural resources. I can do it, but it is hard for me to justify your desire for worldly things. Take a little more time and think of something that could possibly help mankind.” 
The biker thought about it for a long time. Finally, he said, 
“Lord, I wish that I and all men could understand women; I want to know how she feels inside, what she’s thinking when she gives me the silent treatment, why she cries, what she means when she says nothing’s wrong, and how I can make a Woman truly happy.” 
The Lord replied, “You want two lanes or four?”

The Marks left

Just so you know. Max and Christian did great too. Nobody cried. Christian and Max did great and even one round Christian was the only one left on one team. The other team had an adult. lol. It was fun watching. You will see cherry bruises that is a paint ball going 268 psi. And yes that is Rich having one on his jaw line. ouch.  Among other places....lol. 

From Lueria Alicia Daughter...........

PS that is what a mother does to her son's arm. Now he is 18 and CSD can't do a thing.lol.

Has anyone seen this

click title

This is justin getting tagged by a girl

more paint ball pics and that is Justin's girlfriend Bethony. I told her to act tough. lol

from Lueria
Alicia daughter

Lueria and Her son's 18th BD March 22

Justin and I had a blast going one on one. lol. I fired on him and the ref said "he won, I think" the first game. Then I fired at him after I was called out. After that Justin said " you want to do this again"? I said " your on". This time I took him out. And I did win. He was very proud of me. I can tell.

We had a blast with our kids and our friends. Justin invited all my friends who rode. They were excited that Justin wanted them there. His Youth Pastor was with us and all his friends. Adults VS Kids.

#4 -- or (the twisted mind of Dick)

I dwell on the past to much as it is. I guess its the only thing i really have since the future is so unknown,
There are so many things i would have done different. I think the question is,
What would of you done different that would have changed the direction, of your life and how would it of changed the direction of the consequences of that decision.
If i would of not smoked that first joint, how would that of altered or directed my decisions.
If I would of stayed in school and not dropped out and went to live with mom, would i of gone to college or dropped out later?
not hitched hiked around the states for the next year or so. or would that happen down the line.
When i was in the service i was qualified to go into UDT which would of been a big step in my career. instead i chose to continue on with my rebellion and smoke a joint in boot and get caught. resulting in disqualifing me for UDT.
there are so many questions I ask myself and wonder if its part of my life no matter what i would of done different.
is our future predetermined and we just follow that outline for our lives or do we actually have choices and that directs the flow of direction our life follows.
But what makes us who we are and what we are to others?

The bet is ON

I see your flamingo and raise you one flamingo

Just in case I lost the bet about Lueria and the paintball competition

Another Loss yet gain

Illa received a call that her aunt in New Castle had passed away at the age of 93. Last time she saw her was in 1994 when we drove thru on our way to Florida. Another bell sounds in the air as the heavens open for her to enter a new and better life. BG

Games the people in the northwest play

Lueria is playing paint ball and she is going to try to whoop Justin's butt.
Any betters out there ? !! We can bet pictures of Jim and Dicks feet !! BG

AWESOME MURALS

YOU WANT TO SEE SOMETHING THAT IS TOTALLY AWESOME, CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW OR TRY CLICKING ON THE TITLE. THIS IS IN COCHRANE, CANADA. IT IS ABOUT 15 MILES FROM CALGARY. IT WOULD DEFINITELY BE WORTH THE TIME AND MONEY. ILLA

http://www.muralmosaic.com/Cochrane.html

Old Oregon Trail

As I recall, quite a few wagons came down here after being rained out in Oregon. So, I figure Illa and I will head up there to let all you people know our ancestors found the road south. Not to mention met a few mexicans and indians!??
Seems one of our "lost ones" that is on the east coast again is going to check out central Oregon. I just can't resist the chance to see her while she is close . So.... if anyone wants to buy us pancakes and eggs while we are around Eugene, and maybe do a bit of sight seeing, if you can, lets have a NOT family reunion, but just cause we can make it !! I do know most are still in slavery and have the chain around the neck and have to work. Hey !!! I finally beat someone at something !!!
Love you all even with the opinions you state and I love the fact we can disagree. (when we do) and Peter, thanx for your help, I was wrong and just had to work on past issues . It is an issue with several layers though, not just because, I hope you realize that(I am pretty sure you do) p.s. changed my e-mail address, add an extra 2 me

BEN

HI

Talking points

In the interest of learning more about each other, and who we all are, I’d like to suggest a number of varied topics to comment about. This should help define how each of us feel about a specific topic as well as help us to recognize what we have in common.

Let’s vote on a topic and then I’ll introduce a question to further explore that topic.

Ground rules: Openness to others opinions, non-personal discreditations of those views different than your own, a learning experience for all.
Let’s vote:
1. Global warming
2. Purpose of life
3. What makes a happy person
4. What you’d do different next time
5. Price of fuel and how it affects you
6. Who or what is ‘God’ to you?
7. Recent new story: i.e. "Bitten while on toilet, woman drowns rat"
8. ?????

The order has no preference.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of topics, but rather a starting point. You can be “deep as a saucer” or “sharp as a tack.”

Jim

I almost caught an image of the photog!!!!!

Gracie - Threiiiz

Aint she beautiful?

look and see who i saw on the train

We lost our dog too...

If you go down a little, Sandi wrote a great tribute to our 'Lucky' dog.
Jim
http://sandihooper.blogspot.com/

Jim's Name

We'll, sometimes mistakes are made when naming a baby. There also could be a mis-translation, like one of our very own could be the more accurate, 'second favorite son'.

Or....God may have a plan. Remember the disciple Peter was renamed from Simon, which meant 'a reed shaken in the wind'. The Apostle Paul was renamed from Saul, meaning 'desired'. While Paul means 'small'. Since Saul had everything going for him (but looks and speaking ability), he needed that name to keep him in his place.

Ok, let's all figure out a good name for Jim. Any ideas out there? Peter

Words mean something

Illa: Latin: The famous
Benjamin: Hebrew Meaning: Son Of My Right Hand (Favorite Son)
Bonnie: BONITA Meaning: Pretty
Richard: English Meaning: Powerful
Glenda: Scottish Meaning: Divine Goodness
Suzanne: English Meaning: Lily
Darryl: French Meaning: Of Airelle (or From Airelle)
Chuck: Greek Meaning: Christ-Bearer
Lili: English Meaning: Flower
Jesse: Hebrew Meaning: Wealthy
Alicia: English Meaning: Truth or Of noble birth
Sandi: Greek Meaning: Defender Of Mankind
Jim: Hebrew Meaning: Skinny dipping Supplanter*
Karen: Greek Meaning: Pure
Peter: Greek meaning: Stone
*A little liberty on this one

ok time to check in

So Darrly and I are planning on getting married this summer. Man living with a man is not easy. There has been a few times I had to decide if I actaully like him or not. But we've come thios far and I guess I'll keep him.

Now my problem is ... the wedding. I guess he wants a real one. You all know how I feel about marriage and all that... But I guess we'll do the whole I do's ! My proble is now .. with the reunion to go to; everyone has there time cut out and planned. So I guess I'll set a date and just hope so of you who are close will want to come. This is a pretty big step for me .. you know to actually make a real committment!

So any ideas of time lines any of you might be avialable or be able to come for it. I will have it at our home. That way his freinds from OPDx can come if they wish as well.

Outside of that .. well I've been too busy to think straight !

Same ole life ...

Suzanne

Hello From San Francisco

Believe it or not I have tried to blog a couple of times and couldn't get it to post. I think Peter has helped me finally figure out what I have been doing wrong. So here I am on the blog and I can't think of anything to say!! I have two Wednesday's off from school so I am really loving the rest. What makes it even more exciting is that Lydia coming out from Tucson on the 19th and will stay until the 25th. I am so excited for her to come and see our new home. She has been very homesick for about 5 months, but because of the Holidays (she works retail) and then getting a 2nd job at Target she did not feel the time was right, until now, to ask for time off.

OK - can't think of anything else to say, but I want you all to know that I love you and I will try to think of something exciting to talk about.

Reunion

so, for the next reunion i see a group foot picture in the making. Jim your in charge.
Dick

Aptera

As long as we're taking donations.......3 cents per mile to run. 80 mph. 120 miles to the charge. Jetsons,watch out!! Yep, it's electric. only $30,000. Click the title.
Jim

Im taking donations.

click the above title.
I want to have one before the next reunion :)

The weekend. No, don't pull my finger, just click the title.

Mmmm....it was a great picnic.
Jim

speaking of feather

Bros' of a feather, must stick together!

NOT Jims feet

OK so i never claimed originality.
Drove to Cannon beach and then down to Tillamook today. it was sooo nice. The only thing is that when i got back i felt my stress level go up about 200%. Did i mention, I hate Portland.

Why do we love

Have you ever wondered what makes us love, and why ? Is it what we are feeling or is it because of what we see and the enjoyment we receive from the experience ? From one point it seems to actually be a selfish act, for what we can receive doesn't it ?!
And think of it, we can love so many different things, people and animals. We should all realize by now that anything we love will be changed with time for many reasons. Yet we open our hearts for the emotions which churn inside and change even as we begin to feel and realize they are there.
Then the anguish as the thing we love vanishes as if enveloped in the mist. The pain as our heart breaks, bends,melts shatters. We know we can never open our heart again to such terrible pain, yet in time .......
Have you ever wondered what makes the heart work ? Why we have a heart to be broken ? How to repair a heart ?
Have you ever wondered why we need to feel pain once in a while, to remember that we can love ??

Come on, news, news........bring it on.

Is everyone out there waiting anxiously and holding your breath for another picture of my feet?
Jim

Calif. Gardens in Winter

Hey Jim!!! I did get your card. I like beer gardening too. yes i do plant my plants backwards after a few. :)
And no problem about george. And no i havnt heard anything yet.

Wow! All these new posts. They're great! This is WAY better than another picture of my feet!

Gracy Learning to Sew from Grammy Karen

signs of weather changes

Alicia phone

My mom gets bored at home. When you all can, please call her. She can't always call long distant. It's good for her to hear from her brothers and sister. love you all. Oh Justin turns 18 in a few weeks. I can't believe it. Crazy.......

From Lueria, Alicia daughter

Alicia Davis
1-360-353-3321

Please Read this is so true.....

Very touching... good read for my motorcycle friends!


Body: I saw you, hug your purse closer to you in the grocery store line. But you didn't see me put an extra $10.00 in the collection plate last Sunday.

I saw you pull your child closer when we passed each other on the sidewalk. But you didn't see me playing Santa at the local mall.

I saw you change your mind about going into the restaurant when you saw my bike parked out front. But you didn't see me attending a meeting to raise more money for the hurricane relief.

I saw you roll up your window and shake your head when I rode by. But you didn't see me riding behind you when you flicked your cigarette butt out the car window.

I saw you frown at me when I smiled at your children. But you didn't see me, when I took time off from work to run toys to the homeless.

I saw you stare at my long hair. But you didn't see me and my friends cut ten inches off for Locks of Love.

I saw you roll your eyes at our leather jackets and gloves. But you didn't see me and my brothers donate our old ones to those that had none.

I saw you look in fright at my tattoos. But you didn't see me cry as my children where born or have their name written over and in my heart.

I saw you change lanes while rushing off to go somewhere. But you didn't see me going home to be with my family.

I saw you, complain about how loud and noisy our bikes can be. But you didn't see me when you were changing the CD and drifted into my lane.

I saw you yelling at your kids in the car. But you didn't see me pat my
child's hands knowing she was safe behind me.

I saw you reading the newspaper or map as you drove down the road. But you didn't see me squeeze my wife's leg when she told me to take the next turn.

I saw you race down the road in the rain. But you didn't see me get soaked to the skin so my son could have the car to go on his date.

I saw you run the yellow light just to save a few minutes of time. But you didn't see me trying to turn right.

I saw you cut me off because you needed to be in the lane I was in. But you didn't see me leave the road.

I saw you, waiting impatiently for my friends to pass. But you didn't see me. I wasn't there.

I saw you go home to your family. But you didn't see me. Because I died that day you cut me off. I was just a biker. A person with friends and a family. But you didn't see me.

Repost this around in hopes that people will understand the biker community

No grandkids but...

but there are other things in life to enjoy.
This was from last weekend at a shooting event with a bunch of guys that like to plink.
and yes it is fully automatic

March 1, 2008

For all of you that would like to bee at the beach........don't look. It was windy and cold. Better to take a little catnap and watch for Aleutian Geese flying over.