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GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 1 2021
Gold Wing Road Riders Association
Chapter FL1-K, Matanzas Wings Palm Coast/St. Augustine November
Our monthly gathering takes place on the 2nd Monday of every month at the
Golden Corral, 225 Cypress Edge Drive in Palm Coast.
We begin with dinner at 6 pm, and our gathering starts at 7 pm.
Please come and join us – we’d LOVE to see you!
Visit us online at www.fl1-k.org!
Ed & Jeanette Carr, Senior Chapter Directors 386-846-0146 - gwroadrider@gmail.com
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 2 2021
From the Director’s Chair Ed & Jeanette Carr, FL1-K Senior Chapter Directors
The Best Is Yet To Come!
As far as the weather goes, late October is probably my favorite time of the year. Now the “Dry Season” is
here we should have many more days of riding. October has been a very good riding month for us. We started
out this month in Eufaula, Alabama at the Alabama Monster Mash Rally at the Lakepoint State Park. Alabama
District Directors Carl & Janis Breeding and the Alabama District Team put on an outstanding Rally. It was so
great to hook up with so many of our Alabama friends again as well as those friends from the surrounding
states who came to have fun.
Then there were the outstanding Chapter Rides, the Freedom Rides – Because we can and the “Footloose
“Rides, that we like so much every week. In addition to the ride to Doug & Lil’s Potato Patch Restaurant, in
Deland and the Kick Tire to the Olive Garden in Palm Coast. Then there was the Biketoberfest Activities in
Daytona Beach and surrounding areas. The Biker Breakfast at the United Methodist Church in Edgewater is
always a fan favorite.
We can never say enough great things about the Mississippi District
Pajama Party in Gulf Port, MS on October 21, 22 & 23rd. Things got off
to a wild and raucous time at the pajama Party Costume Contest on
Thursday evening. I was super proud of my outfit taking First Place
again this year. I will wrap up this article but presenting the beautiful
Jeanette and I at the Pajama Party. Thanks to District Directors Charles
and Melinda Lipe and their Team for putting such an excellent rally.
We hope you making plans to attend the 42nd Annual Florida
District Gathering of the Wings, March 17, 18 & 19th, 2022, at the
Altamonte Springs Hilton for the Florida District Rally and Wing your way to Emerald City and have Fun with the Wizard of Oz. Information about Hotel and Rally registration are on the District Website @
gwrraflorida.com.
We hope to see you at a GWRRA event in 2021,
Ed & Jeanette Carr, Senior Directors gwroadrider@gmail.com
(386) 846-0146
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 3 2021
Couple of the Year Bob & Linda Coulson
Time for the Holidays
It seems like on September 1, the world, or my world, shifts: it’s no longer time to hit the beach or nap by the
pool, or travel to fun spots. Beginning in September, there are a multitude of holidays, celebrations, memori-
als, etc. And with that, there will be lots of gatherings, travel and/or yummy food and drink.
In September, of course, school starts: and the kiddos are back in session learning (hopefully) from those
we’ve entrusted with their education to grow into productive, knowledgeable, compassionate and empathic
young men and women (along with, of course, plenty of opportunities for fun and play).
September 11 brings a recall of how evil and dangerous the world can be. It can also show us how, when
something horrific happens, the world can pull together and show support, as strangers around the globe em-
braced us with their tears and prayers. We remember those who passed in the collapse of the towers and on
the planes; and we remember those who gave their lives in the rescue and recovery operations.
Then comes Halloween. Yes, it’s fun to see the kids all dressed up and so proud of their costumes; their faces
full of excitement as they parade up and down the streets, yelling out, “Happy Halloween!” Then they arrive
home, proud of their stash of scrumptious and oh so not healthy Halloween candy (which mom/dad secretly
inspect to insure its safety; and to, maybe, sneak a piece or two or several for themselves – yep, been there,
done that).
Veteran’s Day gives us an opportunity to honor those who have served in our military branches; and who con-
tinue to honor us with their presence.
Then comes Thanksgiving: a day on which we should give thanks for all of our blessings. Hopefully, that’s
not overlooked by all of the food placed on our tables, and all of the family and friends gathered around it. I
would like to think that we all stop and give thanks throughout the year, every year for our blessings, big and
small.
And with all of that, there will be lots of opportunity for laughter, hugs (hopefully so this year after almost two
years of virtual embraces), and the exchanging of fond (and maybe not so fond) moments of times gone by.
So……. Now, you may be asking: what does this trip through the Holidays run down have to do with motor-
cycles and riding?
Not much. Sorry. I guess I got preachy. That happens in my line of work sometimes.
If I were to try to relate the holidays I’d say this:
Back to school: get on that bike, practice your skills and become, or continue to be, a safe rider/passenger.
September 11: remember friends, family and fellow riders always in your thoughts and prayers. Celebrate
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GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 4 2021
Membership Enhancement Musings
Jeanette Carr, Sr Membership Enhancement
DECEMBER 9th FUN
Christmas Party invitations were sent out to all members who have not attended recently. The correct address
for the Bayberry Club house is 104 Elderberry Ln, Daytona Beach, Fl
As members notify me, I’m keeping a list of covered dishes to go with chapter provided meat & drinks. So
far we have: Baked Beans (2), Cole Slaw, Pineapple Angel Food Fluff, Pasta Salad, Crab Salad, Mac &
Cheese, & 3 desserts yet to be named.
Pictured below are the games we will play toward winning points for prizes. Everyone WINS!!
Jeanette Carr,
gwcorider366@gmail.com 386-846-1678
Space Traveler.
One person can play.
4 ball drops per game.
Add up the score from
the hole the ball drops
into for your total
score.
Wheel.
One person can play.
4 spins per game.
Add up the score from the number the wheel
stops on for your total score.
Wobbler.
One person can play.
7 balls per game.
Add up the numbers
from the hole the ball
drops into for your
total score. Get the
BLACK ball in last
and it will double
your total score.
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 5 2021
Hi Low.
2 people will play it together. One on each
side of the box. 5 pulls each person per
game. You will take turns first one then
the other will pull a ball. Each keep track
of their score from the number on the ball
they pull. Total the number from the 5
balls for your total score.
Plinko.
One person can play.
5 Washer drops per game.
Add up the numbers that your washer
drops into for your total score.
their lives.
Halloween: just as the kids have various costumes and collect a multitude of candies, every bike seems to be
decorated a bit differently with accessories. It’s so much fun to go to gatherings and see how beautiful (and
sometimes crazy) bikes can become as extension of their owner.
Thanksgiving: give thanks that we have had the abilities to own a bike, to make it an extension of who we are;
and, of course, to still be riding after all these years.
May you wander in life, curious enough to know all of its riches and blessings. And stay connected: it keeps
your mind healthy and your heart happy.
Bob & Linda Coulson
Couple of the Year
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GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 6 2021
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 7 2021
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 8 2021
Level’s Classes Available
Hello all,
Florida District Riding and MFA Classes are available upon request to maintain you Levels status. For
ARC and TRC Classes contact Dominick at Dominickflde@gmail.com. For MFA Classes contact Claudia at
rvega19854@gmail.com. Watch for upcoming Riding Class and MFA Class Announcements on Group
Works.
ENGINE BRAKING…..OR NOT Let’s first define what Engine Braking is. Engine Braking is slowing down your motorcycle or trike by down
shifting into a lower gear and letting the clutch out slowly to slow down the bike.
Now let’s talk about different reasons Riders Engine Brake. Some do it for the noise. If they have loud pipes
on their bike they like the loud backing down sound of the engine. Some Riders Engine Brake to help aid the
braking system of the bike to slow the bike down during slowing or stopping. Other Riders Engine Brake to
slow the bike down to a proper entry speed for a curve and choose the gear they want to enter the curve with.
You might also Engine Brake to slow your bike down when you are approaching a stale red light anticipating
the light will turn green before you arrive and thus you will be in the correct gear to continue on your way
without stopping.
Let’s now discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the examples I have given. If you are Engine Braking
for the noise that is your choice as long as while you are doing so you are not also compromising your safety
as I will explain. If you are Engine Braking to aid with your stopping think about what mechanically you are
doing to your bike. When you routinely Engine Brake for normal stopping you are putting unnecessary wear
and tear on your bike’s drive train components. That means extra stress on your engine, clutch, chain, shaft or
belt. The chain or belt is being stretched unnecessarily or your drive shaft u-joints are being put under extra
stress. The clutch is engaging a moving fly wheel to slow the bike down adding extra contact and wear on it.
To replace any of these components I have listed costs much more than Just having to replace a set of brake
pads. You are talking hundreds if not thousands of dollars to replace the engine and drive train components as
opposed to replacing a $40.00 set of brake pads.
Now let’s discuss the safety aspect in Engine Braking to slow down your bike. If you have to brake hard you
should be using the Threshold Braking Method. That means you are putting the brakes on as hard as you can
to the point just before the tires begin to skid. If you also Engine Brake you are risking breaking the rear tire
loose and skidding because of the extra stress you just added to the rear tire. Most of the modern day motorcy-
cles have ABS (Antilock Braking System). That means the braking system will take over if you accidentally
apply too much brake pressure and either tire begins to skid. The ABS system will not let the tires skid if you
are using brakes only. If you add Engine Braking incorrectly at the same time you are using the brakes you
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Florida District Educator Dominick & Diane Desiato
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 9 2021
could lock up the rear tire. You have defeated the purpose of having an ABS System. The ABS System cannot
correct the rear wheel skid if the reason you are skidding is because you let the clutch out too fast or at the
wrong speed in the wrong gear. Remember if you are using Engine Braking to set up a proper entry speed be-
fore entering a curve, get the clutch back out before you begin to lean. When you lean over for the curve your
rear tire is now on its edge with much less tire surface area touching the road. There should be no more Engine
Braking stress applied on your rear tire once you are in a lean. The extra stress on the rear tire caused by En-
gine Braking along with the centrifugal force being applied to your rear tire could cause the rear tire to slide
out from under you.
Engine Braking…..or not. Now you know the pros and cons. What will be your choice?
We are here to assist you with your training needs.
Ride Safe!! Dominick & Diane
(Continued from page 8)
On the Lighter Side
Commandments For Seniors
#1 – Talk to yourself. There are times you need ex-pert advice.
#2 - "In Style" are the clothes that still fit.
#3 – You don't need anger management. You need people to stop irritating you.
#4 – Your people skills are just fine. It's your toler-ance for idiots that need work.
#5 – The biggest lie you tell yourself is, "I don't need to write that down. I'll remember it."
#6 - "On time" is when you get there.
#7 – Even duct tape can't fix stupid – but it sure does muffle the sound.
#8 – It would be wonderful if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes then come out wrinkle-
free...and three sizes smaller.
#9 – Lately, you've noticed people your age are so much older than you.
#10 – Growing old should have taken longer.
#11 – Aging has slowed you down, but it hasn't shut you up.
#12 – You still haven't learned to act your age and hope you never will.
And one more:
#13 - One for the road" means peeing before you leave the house.
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 10 2021
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 11 2021
BIRTHDAYS and ANNIVERSARIES!
Bob McNicol 11/02
Mike Turccelli 11/09
Maureen Turccelli 11/10
Betty Currie 11/14
Ruth Sober 11/20
Denise Verano 11/25
Jim Klucar 11/30
DOOR PRIZES
Fred Bismarck Howard Stewart
Sharon Marvel Irene Harrison
10” Patch Ruth Sober
50/50 Fred Bismarck
Bring Door Prize Gary Sober
Golden Coral
October Gathering Winners!
Happy Anniversary
Maureen & Mike Turccelli 11/02
Kathy & John Organ 11/13
GWRRA Member Anniversaries
Please Remember to Renew if you have not already. You can do this by phone or on-line. THANK YOU!
MEMBER: JOIN DATE: RENEW DATE: Martin Byrdal 1992 01/2022
Mike Tuccelli 2005 12/2021
Alan, Sharon & Richard Uhr 2018 12/2021
Barry, Faye, Jenna Watson 2013 12/2023
GWRRA Chapter FL1-K Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
October 12 2021
FL1-K Happenings In October
Chapter Gathering Chapter Gathering
Chapter Gathering
Potato Patch Kick Tire—Olive Garden
Gloria & Irene
Happy Anniversary, Betty & Gordon Howard offers a toast Our Chapter Directors, Ed & Jeanette
Driver’s Meeting
Let’s ride Jeanette, Fred & Ed Ruth & Jeanette
Fed & Rockin’ Bob Salads for most everyone
Ruth & Gloria
...and the WINNERS are Betty, Gordon & Gloria
Misty, photo bombing Howard & Rockin’
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October 13 2021
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October 14 2021
Florida District
Calendar of Events
DATE(S) EVENT LOCATION Link
November 11-13 Louisiana District Ride-In St. Francisville, La. Rally Page
November 13
Instructor Training and Certifica-
tion Program (ITCP) New Instruc-
tor Workshop
14800 58th Street North
Clearwater, FL Flyer
November 20 FL2-G Rally / Silent Auction Sun sports Cycle & Watercraft Inc.
3441 Colonial Blvd, Ft. Myers, FL Flyer
November 27 FL District Ride-In Lake Harbor Flyer
January 1 FL District 1st Ride of the Year Welaka, FL Flyer
March 14-19 FL District Rally Altamonte Springs, FL Event Page
June 28—July 2 2022
Wing Ding 43 Shreveport, LA Event Site
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October 15 2021
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NOTE: Chapter FL1-K and its team members are not responsible for the accuracy of the ads, the condition of the items, the
pricing, the delivery of the items or misprints. All contacts and negotiations are directly with the listing party.
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October 16 2021
Chapter Officers
Senior Chapter Director, FL-1K Ed and Jeanette Carr 386-846-0146 gwroadrider@gmail.com Assistant Chapter Directors Gene &Eileen Heaney 386-441-9546 FinestWall@aol.com Senior Ride Coordinator Fred Bismarck 386-304-4694 fbismarck478@gmail.com Assistant Ride Coordinator Ways & Means Bob Ingenito rocknbob49@aol.com Senior Membership Enhancement Jeanette Carr 386-864-1678 gwroadrider@gmail.com Senior Treasurer Bob Coulson (618) 791-5908 rcoulson23@icloud.com Couple of the Year Bob & Linda Coulson rcoulson23@icloud.com Webmaster/Photographer Gary Sober 386-846-5004 glresober@gmail.com Sunshine Lady Ruth Sober 386-846-5004 glresober@gmail.com Chapter Goodie Sales Gene & Eileen Heaney 386-441-9546 FinestWall@aol.com Medic First Aid Coordinator Marcia Shad Chapter Skills Enhancement Adviser Dan Marvel
Important Websites: National GWRRA www.gwrra.org
Florida District www.gwrraflorida.com
Officer Listing Newsletter Editor Bob Coulson (618) 791-5908 rcoulson23@icloud.com
GWRRA and
District Officers Director of GWRRA Jere and Sherry Goodman JereGood@aol.com Director Assistant Bob & Nancy Shrader floridadd@msn.com Florida Sr. District Director Bill & Cheryl Smith fldd2018@gmail.com Florida Assistant Director Geno & Kathie Jette addgeno@yahoo.com District Rider Educator Dominick & Diane DeSiato dominickflde@gmail.com University Coordinator John Cain jcain16@gmail.com District Treasurer Pat Van Lengen 813-659-1343 treasurer@gwrraflorida.com District Motorist Awareness Fred & Karen Kennedy 850-232-0365 fredandkaren@cox.net District Couple of the Year Dominick & Diane DeSiato
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