My Interests
This is my favorite motorcycle - Sportster 883® and - my very first
Harley Davidson motorcycle. Since I am "vertically challenged", I like
the narrow frame and being able to get my feet on the ground!
Ride the Wind!
I encourage every woman, girl, gal, ms. who has the desire to ride a motorcycle - find some new friends who will help you. Everything you have heard about the joy of riding, the freedom, empowerment and just good old fun is true!!!
And the biking clothes - I've probably bought enough riding clothes to buy another bike - I love the new me - and so does my husband. Read some of the comments from other lady bikers on the bikers page and start the New Year off by becoming a Biker!!!
I bought a new bike in 2004 - now I have two bikes! Lucky me! I look forward to showing you this bike and the reason why I bought it. Just waiting for Spring so I can take pictures.
It's Candy Apple Orange in color and it's a small bike.... J
More of my interests!!!!
"Amateur Radio" - My call sign is now KV1G - just upgraded to Extra Class license.
A Souvenir from a "Hamfest"
We are called "Hams" and we are licensed by the FCC to operate over designated air waves. You can find out more about this hobby by going to www.arrl.org. A new page has been added to this website showing VHF & UHF New York State Repeaters linked together. Pictures, maps, and information will also be a part of the Amateur Radio page.
Click the tower and go to the Amateur Radio page.
Cats: I have Bengals & Burmese Cats. I love cats.... except
the ones who dig in my garden!!!
The Bengals are named Harley and "The Boss"!!!
"Harley" click on her picture for a better view.
More of my Interests................
My Garden in June - flowers blooming - birds singing!!!
Springtime in my garden!!!
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My biking buddy and me.....
We're getting these bikes ready to travel. We have windscreens,
sissy bar with bag, and saddlebags. That Airhawk™ cushion
I mentioned before is resting on my motorcycle seat.
Ride the Wind!
Learning to ride alone in 2004 - in Upstate New York.
I did not make any long trips, mostly rides to the local "ride-in"!!! I bought a new
motorcycle and learned to ride on my own. Riding alone was my goal for the year
and the new bike was how I did it. With each trip my skills, especially defensive
riding, improved tremendously. I did not have my buddy in back of me protecting
me so I had to be even more wary of everyone and everything around me.
It was a real learning experience. Men drivers of cars and trucks were very
considerate and gave me space. But, women drivers, who are probably not
bikers, kept right on my tail and would either not see me or cut around me
too close, and I learned to watch them very closely. If you have women
friends who do not ride then pass along how important it is to be considerate
on the road.
Watch for that New Bike Right Here!
»Joan's New Bike - 2005 Honda Rebel 250«
My newest bike - 2005 Honda Rebel 250! Ladies, you can have as many
bikes as you can afford to buy! My reason for this bike - Ride More!
I have an old garage and can't get my Sportster out by myself but I
can get this Rebel out! When I got the bike last fall I put 700 miles on
it in a short period of time. This actually is an excellent second bike for
short trips and around town. It's light and easy to handle. I plan to see
just how far I can go!!! - with this Rebel!!!!
Joan J
A Picture of me and the "New Rebel"!!!!
Sorry I forgot to smile - I'm actually very happy!!!
2007 is history 2008 is here - and in this year - with all the uncertainties in our country - I would like to encourage every woman to take charge of her own personal protection and in doing so help her family, friends, and neighbors, if necessary.
Find a Personal Protection course in your area.
I am not referring to Kung Fu or other similar type courses but training centered around being aware of your surroundings and having a plan for the unexpected.
My husband and I teach this type of classes and women say that they feel like they can take charge of their life after this training.
Education is better than fear. You overcame fear in learning to ride a motorcycle. Fear is still there but you control it - carry this attitude over into your personal, business, and home life.
Become an alert and informed citizen in your area.
I would also like to recommend that you become an alert, informed citizen in your
community. In the event of some type of disaster would you be ready?
1. Do you have a basic supply of food to take care of yourself and family for 72 hours?
2. Have you made a plan to meet at a specified place in the event of a disaster?
3. Do you know where the police station, fire department & hospital are located?
4. Do you have any training that would enable you to help in a disaster?
5. FEMA training is available to ordinary citizens and is an invaluable source of help.
It is true that certain parts of our country appear to be more vulnerable then others but disasters can occur anywhere at any time. Being prepared for the unexpected will certainly relieve panic situations and alert and informed, prepared citizens can be
of great assist to local, state, and federal authorities.
Have a very Happy New Year!!! - Joan
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