Harley Guy From Illinois

Zking from Rugby ND here. I ride a 2004 Road King Custom. I have now rode 19 months in a row. Not bad for NORTH Dakota! Pretty cold but it sure beats going to a psychiatrist. I'm down 90 lbs after 19 months. Ride on brother. David

Are you riding today ? How bad was the storm ? I just ran the carb out of gas and put staple in the tank. I didn't bother with the battery since I will get a new gel battery in the spring. As of yesterday I am down 88.5 pounds. Terry

Even though the storm went south of us, there won't be any riding for a while. My only hope now is to be able to put on my Santa hat, hop on my bike and deliver some deer jerky to a few friends some time during the month of December to be able to get my December ride in. 'I usually try to get about 10 miles in. This keeps the bike's and my battery charged. Traction is the only thing I really worry about. The pavement must be clear of ice and snow. The cold is bearible. Not really any different than riding a snowmobile. I look forward to the summer. I'm planning on going to the HOG National in Billings Montana and to Sturgis. I haven't been in Illinios in years. I lived in Springfield from 66' to 68'. I way just kid in junior high. I would like to check out the old neighborhood some day. I hear that it has really changed. I'm still a Cardinals fan due to living in that area during those years. The storm went about 150 miles south of us. My friend is a lineman and he is down there putting up powerpoles. About 500 were down. We were lucky. I live in Rugby which is the Geographical Center of North America which usually means we get every winter storm. We have a marker here that marks the geographical center. I think it is a winter storm attractant. If you ever get up this way stop in a have a picture by the marker. It is a little cooler temperature by the marker but it does feel good in summer. Ride on and keep up the goodwork on the diet. Zking

Wooo Hooo Z-Man!!!

Hey Bonnie, Read your profile... nice to hear from you. I wish I had Texas weather now. You can keep your weather in summer though. Looks like things are going great for you. Ride on girl. Zking

I dont think you'd want our weather now Z..it's currently 12 degrees with a wind chill of -6 below zero Our local HOG chapter is having a Christmas Light Ride this Saturday Night, Im thinkin no way am I goin on the bike! I'll cruise around in the warm comfort of my 1 ton power stroke Now come summertime, I'll be doin the poker runs in my tank top and jeans and will forget all about this artic blast! Stay Warm! Bonnie

Hye guys I did the band in May of 05 and I am down almost 80 pounds. I live in Virginia and I will be doing Sturgis in 06 also. Maybe we can all meet for a bottle of water. Anybody with any tips or pointers for Sturgis I would love to hear from them. I am a Daytona and Myrtle expert, this will be my first Sturgis trip. Feel free to email me. Mark

Hey Mark! Great loss! Your doing well! Im 2 yrs post op with the Band and lovin it! I would love to get together with other WLS patients at Sturgis, Since this will be my 1st time, Im not sure where to meet. Full Throttle Saloon? We have reserved our spot at The Buffalo Chip and Im excited as hell. Im lookin forward to seeing all the sights. Keep in touch!! Bonnie

If your looking for a WILD time stay at one of the campgrounds like the Buffalo Chip. They usually have great bands but also the wildest spot. There are quieter campgrounds to stay. If your a drinker and don't want to ride then stay at one of the wild campgrounds. I usually don't do much drinking so I visit spots and stay at a quieter location. I enjoy going to The Full Throttle and other large bars. They have a variety of entertainment. I usually go towards the end of the rally because it is quite as crowded if you want to ride the hills or go to devils tower. It would be great to meet up. Zking

Hi Terry, It has been a while since I have visited Obesityhelp.com in awhile.This forum is cool. Had GBS @ BTC in belvidere 05-01-02 dn 240#. Have had A 89 1200 Sporty,93' ultra both black sold them in 96 got married bought a house & was not in the wind for 8 long yrs. Now I have a 04' FLSTC-I Heritage Softail Lava Red Sunglo. Rode to Sturgis this year great. AZ. This year. Well I write you later. VROOOOM. Art P.S. nice last name!