Meet the LOH Ladies

Name: Tina “YICky” Anthony (Guess I should explain the nickname, the YIC stands for Yes I Can ride. Since I didn’t want to just be called YIC we came up with YICky)

Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA

Career: I am a Resource Specialist for Protiviti. We are an Audit and Risk Management Firm. I work in the Operations and HR department.

Goal in 2007: To get as many as my girlfriends to start riding their OWN bikes.

HOG/LOH Member: Yes

How many years: 2.5 years

How I got interested in motorcycling: I rode quads and 3 wheelers in high school and then when I met my husband Tom, we also started riding dirt bikes. From there I just progressed into street bikes. I tried to find a comfortable street bike for me years ago but never found anything and was content for “awhile” to ride behind Tom. Then I got the itch again to get my own and the rest, as they say, is history.

Favorite ride: I would say I have to agree with just about everyone else who has filled out one of these questionnaires, that I don’t have a favorite ride yet. I just love any day that I can get out on my own bike and ride or ride with Tom. I just love the freedom I feel when I ride.

Likes/Dislikes: When I am not riding (which is almost every weekend), I like to read and I also enjoy cooking for my family. My dislikes are rude people and people who are mean to animals.

Name: Celia Barnes

Birthplace: Sparta, Wisconsin – a small town far, far away. Yes I too am a Cheese Head.

Career: My husband Mike and I have worked together in the income tax business for more years than I can or care to admit. We sold our business in 2006 so I guess that makes me either “unemployed or retired” depending on your point of view with more time for riding.

Goal in 2007: To put at least twice the miles on my bike that I did last year.

HOG/LOH Member: Yes

How many years: 2

How I got interested in motorcycling: I’ve always enjoyed being a passenger on Mike’s bike. We had a mini bike as kids, but after my sister’s accident we both stopped riding for many years. She started up a couple years ago and last year I decided it was time to get back in the saddle.

Favorite Ride: Every one that I go on. Arizona has so many great rides and I still have many to ride. I’ll wait till we’ve done them all to choose.

Like/Dislikes: I like to travel, ride whenever we can, cook and someday I’ll start that family genealogy, and resume sewing and knitting. We love spending time with our kids and grandkids and all the great people we’ve met through HOG and riding along the way. My dislikes are few with the exception being anchovies.

Name: Victoria a.k.a. Tori Wolf

Birthplace: Milwaukee, Wisconsin and yes, I am a Cheese Head!

Career: Senior Travel Consultant and Licensed Massage Therapist

Goal in 2007: Get a bike that will be comfortable for long road trips

HOG/LOH Member: Yes and Yes

How many years: 1

How I got interested in motorcycling: It’s hard to live in Harley Davidson’s home town and not be interested in motorcycles. My sister and I had a mini-bike in grade school, and some of my Dad’s friends rode with Hell’s Angels. I had always seen groups of of people riding together and thought that’s what I want to do when I grow up.

Favorite ride: All of my rides. I’ve only been in Arizona four years, so just about everywhere I go is new for me. Even if I go to the same place twice, I see something totally different each time!

Likes/Dislikes: I like to travel, golfing, cycling, water skiing, snow skiing, photography, ballroom dancing, movies or just hanging out with friends. I dislike rude people.

Danielle Martinico - March 2006

Birth place: Montreal, Canada

Career: Homemaker. Previously owned 2 Cold Stone Creamery’s in northern California.

Goals: Stay cool, do lots of riding (once the weather cools down) and experience all Arizona has to offer.

Interest in bikes: I have been interested in motorcycles since I was seven years old. My neighbors, at the time, had dirt bikes and I wanted to ride one sooooo bad but my mom didn’t think it was appropriate for a girl. As I got older I never lost my desire to ride and the timing was never right to learn. Then about 5 years ago a good friend of ours offered to teach my daughter and 3 of her girlfriends to ride dirt bikes and suggested I join them too. That was all it took. Shortly after that I got tired of staring at the back of my husband’s helmet and got my own bike. My Delux is my third bike and I ride more than my husband does.

Hog Member: Yes.

Favorite ride: Well haven’t been on any in AZ yet so I will have to say riding in the Sierra Mountains in northern CA.

Interesting about me: We had a lot of changes in our lives in the last year. We sold 2 stores, my husband sold his business, a dental lab, (we lost a lot of money in all the sales), sold our house in the northern California area, moved twice and bought a house in Chandler. My 18 year old daughter moved into an apartment the day after she graduated high school and chose to not move with us. This was very difficult but she is now learning about life first hand. I hope to be able to slow down and enjoy life a little bit more. I like to cook, bake and eat but most of all I love to ride my Harley!!!

Yvette Louchery - February 2006

I was born June 18 1964. My father was a Machinist and my mother was a Switchboard Operator. My brother and I were raised in a modest sized ranch-style house in the San Francisco Bay Area.

In the summer, we enjoyed vacations in the Sierra Mountains of California where my parents owned a cabin. It was there that I rode my first motorcycle at the age of 12. It was a street legal Honda 80. I would ride it on the streets around town and on the dirt fire trails in the surrounding National Forest. It was a blast!

Ever since I can remember, I have always liked Harley’s and Harley people. I can still remember the REAL ‘70’s choppers and I’m not talking about this OCC stuff. I saw Easy Rider when I was 9 or 10 and I was blown away by the Captain America bike! It was absolutely the coolest thing I had ever seen! By the age of 16, my bedroom was filled with Harley-Davidson memorabilia. It was then that I knew I was destined one day to own my own Harley.

Then as most women do, I started a family and a career and put my first love on the back burner. I proceeded to raise a beautiful daughter and pursue my career in Database Administration.

As I reached my late twenties, I revisited the thought of owning a Harley. Back then, women riders were few and far between…men actually believed that we belonged on the back! People were advising me at that time that I should ride an import bike first, so that I could learn how to “handle” a Harley. I wasn’t going to buy into that advice.

In 1999, my Daughter and I moved to Arizona so that we could afford a house and also so that she could obtain a better education.

After I found a job in Scottsdale, I would sometimes stop by Hacienda Harley at lunch to drool over the new bikes. I started thinking it might be time to get my bike. I found a blue Sporty (my favorite color) and I was just about ready to lay my money down when my car quit on me. Needless to say my funds went to getting a new car. My dream would have to wait again.

In 2003, I met the love of my life, Ron. A few nights after meeting, he asked me if I would like to go for a ride on his “Scooter” and of course I responded with, “Hell yeah!”

The moment I threw my leg over the seat and wrapped my arms around him, I knew that this was it for me. I had to have him and my own bike!

I shared my dream of always wanting a Sportster with Ron and how I almost had it before my car quit. He just smiled and said, “You’ll have your Sporty one day!” He gave me just the right amount of support and inspiration that I needed.

A year later I found myself at Chandler HD and I was talking with salesman Scott. I described the EXACT Sportster that I was looking for. It had to be a 2004 two-tone black and blue 1200 Custom and I preferred used with low miles. Being that the ‘04’s had just been released, I thought to myself “Yeah, that’ll happen!” About 3 months later, Scott called me out of nowhere to say, “I have your Sportster”. I couldn’t believe it!

Ron and I went to look at it that night and when we got there another woman was out test riding it. We just knew she would buy it, but it turned out she wanted a white one instead. So Ron and I test rode it and Sporty went home with us! How exciting that was! Ron was right; I would have my Sporty one day!

I immediately enrolled in the T.E.A.M. Arizona Basic Rider course and obtained my Motorcycle endorsement. What an accomplishment that was for me!

In 2004, I joined the Foothills H.O.G. Chapter and L.O.H. and met the greatest people! It was nice to meet other people who loved riding a Harley as much as I did.

My most memorable ride was with the Chapter up to Williams in 2004. Since that was my first “big ride”, I really had to push myself to the limits but once I got over the anxiety and started building confidence on my bike, nothing can hold me back!

Now two years and 9,000 miles later, my next big goal is to ride to Sturgis. I believe that when you have the support and inspiration from the people in your life that matter, anything is possible!

Randi Abbott - January 2006

Birthday – April 5th

Birthplace: I was born in Kellogg, Idaho. The area is known as the Silver Valley and was a great place to grow up. I also lived in Salina, Kansas.

About my family: I have been married to Gary since we were youngsters! People who know us know that we are complete opposites. We have two awesome kids, Alysha is 17, and Brian who is 14. I love being a wife and mother. We also have one crabby cat and our newest edition to the family is a friendly puppy, named Harley of course.

My job: I am the Underwriting Manager for a mortgage banker. I have been in the mortgage business for 14 years. It’s challenging and rewarding and I have made some very good friends along the way (and a few enemy’s when the loan is declined.).

What else do I do?: I enjoy participating and watching sports, a quiet corner with a great suspenseful book, crocheting, shopping, movies, and relaxing on the beach. I absolutely love riding – that’s my most favorite!

My goals: To make it though this year as the Activities Officer! Just kidding! I would like to see if I could endure an Iron-butt ride.

How long have I been interested in motorcycles?: I was born that way. I had a Yamaha YZ80 before I had a bicycle. It helped that my grandfather owned a Yamaha/Honda shop and we were always out on the bikes. Gary bought his first bike about a year after we were married. Since we had little kids I decided to keep off the bikes until they were a little bigger. In May of 2003 I decided they were bigger!

Rider/Passenger and what kind of bike: I am a rider. I ride a 2004 Low Rider. You can’t miss it – it’s purple and loud. Of course there are times I do miss riding behind Gary and on occasion I can be spotted on his 2005 Road King.

What kind of bikes have you ridden on or owned: My first bike as an adult was a 1997 883 Sportster. Gary surprised me and traded it in for the Low Rider. He’s such a great guy!

How long have I been a member of HOG? Since May 2003. Gary and I decided our new year’s resolution for 2005 would be to attend 5 rides to see if we fit in or if we liked it. Well…we did 48 rides in 2005 and I think we fit in okay.

My favorite ride: Oh Gosh! That’s hard! I have several: Yarnell Hill was my first experience on a twisty road. I had smile on my face for days I had so much fun! Then there’s Coronado Trail, Salt River Canyon, or anything long distance.

Something interesting about myself: When I was 17 I took the 6 cylinder motor out of my 1974 Nova and replaced it with a 350 that I built myself. I damaged a lot of male egos while racing that car on the weekends.

Sherrie Street - December 2005

Birthday month: April 17th Lawton, Oklahoma (Fortsille)

Career: I am a Surgical Scrub Tech I have been in the medical field in some form or another for 20 some odd years. I am currently working for Arizona Orthopedic Surgical hospital.

Goals: To be the best grandma ever.

Interested in bikes: My husband has talked about buying a Harley for years and it just kind of went in one ear and out the other, so finally one day he said lets go look at bikes, I thought what could it hurt, well needles to say we went home the last day in April with a new 2005 Black Cherry Heritage Softtail I have to say this bike is beautiful. I really didn't think I would ride that much it was more for him to go back and forth to work with the price of gas. Well the next weekend he took me for a ride and I was hooked but needed more comfort. We put 5 thousand miles on the Heritage in about 4 months. So we decided to look at the Ultra Classic we thought about trading in the Heritage yeah right I told him I wanted to learn to ride. Needles to say we still have The Heritage and the Ultra and I now have my license. Learning to ride again has been fun.

Hog Member: Since May 2005

Favorite ride: Weekend ride to Bisbee

Interesting about me: I have been married for 24 years I am the mother of three boys and a grandmother of five, 2 grandsons and 3 granddaughters whom I adore. After spending 20 years in Flagstaff, Dennis and I decided to move back to the valley where it was warm and we could be closer to our children. I enjoy crocheting, traveling, and most of all whether being a passenger or a rider I love Harleys, and all the great people we have met.

Shirley Miller - October 2005

Name: Hi, my name is Shirley Miller, Alias, Shir, Nana or Shirl) .

My birthday: is April 22, a true Taurus. I was born and raised in Redondo Beach, California, a surfer girl on the beach growing up.

Family: Married at 18, two children, a boy John, also a Harley rider and Chapter member, and and a girl Lori, who still resides in California. I also have 4 great Grandsons. I divorced after 23 years of marriage and started a whole new life. I Moved to Arizona in 1992 after my career tanked when my employer filed bankruptcy, I settled in to becoming an Arizonan pretty quickly. 3 years later, I was diagnosed with life threatening cancer, beat it and took a hold of life once again. That's when I met Bear, yes, we met in a bar and Karaoke was one of our favorite past times. A year later we were married in the Greasewood Flats Chapel, had some rough spots but mostly some great times and now we are "Bikers" leading the life we both dreamed of for many years.

You all know my other favorite past time, Salsa, baking and cooking, that is my passion. Started the business in late 2003 and it has grown beyond my expectations.

I started my interest in Motor Cycles when I met Bear in 1996, had ridden "Honda's in a previous life" but when we bought our first Harley, I was hooked. I keep thinking I would like to ride my own bike, but I think I'm happier behind Bear taking pictures and enjoying the view, what a great stress reliever. My favorite ride ever was San Diego, 2004. Even with the rain, it was awesome, San Diego is one of my favorite towns, not to mention it included a visit to my Daughter's house, she actually called me a Biker Bitch and got away with it.

Not many people know that in a previous life while living in California, I was a professional Belly Dancer for a short time. It started out as an exercise and ended up as a job for many events in Southern California for several years. It was fun, but don't ask for demos, cause you won't get one. As a cancer survivor, I think I've done a pretty good job at grabbing all the life I can. The world only stands still if you sit down and let it, make it spin, there's a lot to see and do.

Susan Campbell - September 2005

Hi everyone. My name is Susan M. Campbell. I was born in the biggest little city in the world, Reno, Nevada, on December 22. Our family moved from there when I was about three to Orlando, Florida. There with my sister Gerry, we lived in the best of times there……before Disney World.

I meet and married my husband, Roger there while he was stationed at McCoy A.F.B. as a fireman in 1971. Since then, we traveled the world, had four great kids, and had a lot of fun. We moved to the valley in 1996.

We have three daughters and one son. Michelle is the oldest who lives back in Memphis, TN. and works for a large cancer drug company. Then there’s Christina, who lives here in the valley with her family, her hubby, Christopher and the grandkids, Ashley and Lindzay. Next is Elaine, with her husband Bill and their son, JD. And finally Michael, who finally finished college and is working at Roger’s company….but dreams of being a fireman.

I have worked for the Kyrene School District now for the past 8 years as an assistant in an extended resource room with physically and mentally challenged students. I have to tell you that I love my work…..not that it isn’t challenging at times, but the rewards are immeasurable, because the kids are the greatest.

How did we get interested in motorcycles..............I love the sound of the pipes. Sitting in our house in our old neighborhood, I used to hear a couple of bikes leaving out in the quiet of the morning and I made a comment to Roger about the sound. Soon after that time I made a trip to Texas and came back to find he had been to nearly every dealership in the valley looking for just the right bike.

One afternoon he said,” Let’s take a ride” and that’s when we found ourselves at this tiny out of the way dealership behind Marie Callender’s……and that was the beginning of the greatest of times. Since then, we’ve had a lot of fun…meeting and riding with some of the greatest people. I’ve been asked why I haven’t gotten my own bike….well…..I love being close to Roger and sharing the freedom we both feel on the bike. There is no greater place.

Robbyn Simpson - August 2005

Birthday month: December 23, 1963

Birth place: Illinois

My Family: I am married to Richard. We have been married for 6 yrs now, but together for 7yrs. I have 3 children, 2 girls & 1 boy. Gina is the oldest at 22 and just graduated from college. JD is 21 and works with my husband making parts for planes. Krystal is 17 and in her last year of high school. She lives in Illinois with my sister. Richard is their step-father but JD thinks that he is the best father ever. No grandchildren yet, but am hoping for next year. We have 3 dachshunds and 1 cat. They are Casey, Misty, Boss and Lucky.

Career: Asst. Non-Food Manager at Fry’s

Interest: Riding, Sewing, Cake Decorating, Photography, Painting, Gardening, Crafts

Goals: Open our own business / Ride to Sturgis

Interested in bikes: from about the age of 10 when my dad took me on a ride.

Hog Member: December 2004

Favorite ride: I don’t think that I have one yet, all the ride have been good but now with a new bike that fit better I think that I will find that ride.

Interesting about me: Well the first tattoo that I got was a falling star in the center of wings & roses. The wings & roses were for the HD that I planned on getting sometime in my life and I said that when I got my bike I would get my wings & the last rose colored in. So that is my next step.

Gerlinde Bubestinger - July 2005

Birthday: August

Birth place: Vienna, Austria

Tell us about your family members, spouse, children, and grandchildren.
My family is rather small, just my husband, my mom and me. We don’t have any children, no pets either.

What is your career? I just got back to work after finishing school (B.S. International Business); I am an administrative assistant.

What other extracurricular activities are you interested in? I love traveling and motorcycles.

What is one of your goals in life? Enjoy life each and every day

How long have you been interested in motorcycles? About 20 years

How long have you been a member of H.O.G? 5 years

Tell us about your favorite ride ever? So far, going from Upstate NY to Sturgis & Yellowstone Park; but who knows what the next ride will bring.

Please tell about anything else interesting about yourself: I always wanted to ride a MC and at the age of 32 I finally took out a permit; went for training classes and got my license. I started on a Suzuki 250 but a year later I upgraded to my Heritage Softail. Since then I’ve traveled more than 60,000 miles on my bike, including 3 almost cross-country trips; 2002 Upstate NY to Sturgis & Yellowstone Park and back, 2004 Upstate NY to the Grand Canyon and back; this year from Phoenix to Key West, FL and back. In 2002, as a trainings run for the upcoming Sturgis ride, I made the Iron Butt Ride 1000 miles in less then 24 hrs, which was actually 1100 miles in 20 hrs. I take every opportunity to ride my bike.

Ruth Ann Forman - May 2005

Birthday: month is June 18, 19??

Birth place: Chicago

Tell us about your family members, spouse, children, and grandchildren. I have one loving husband named Mark of 12 years. We have 2 children a boy Shane 22years old he moved here to AZ, a daughter named Brandy she is 19 years old who lives in CO she has blessed us with 2 beautiful granddaughters, Destiny who just turned 3years old and Isis who will be 8 months old. I have 2 brothers one lives here in AZ and he has 6 dogs for his "kids" and is single. I have a brother left in Chicago who is a Fireman for the city. He has a wife of 25 years, and they have 2 girls and 1 boy who by the way are my pride and joys. I have 2 dogs and 2 cats who are our "kids together".

What is your career? I am retired from the Phone company. I worked in IL and here in AZ for too many years. I also was a waitress and bartender for many years, I actually worked 3 jobs at once for about 9 years.

What other extracurricular activities are you interested in? I love to shop and buy, buy, buy!!!!!

What is one of your goals in life? To live a long healthy "skinny" life .To be with my husband for ever.

How long have you been interested in motorcycles? Started back in the 70's when I road with the Joliet Outlaws in my younger wilder days.

How long have you been a member of H.O.G. 4 years

Tell us about your favorite ride ever? The first Coronado Run I went on. I had just gotten my trike and had to practice curves at South Mountian for the trip I was really excited to go but when I got o the curves it freaked me out. But I did good and was very proud of myself. I was complimented by a lot of the group on how well I did for the first time.

Please tell about anything else interesting about yourself. I used to race stock cars. Competed against the men in their races before they allowed women to enter. Had a lot of fun in those years.

Carmen Wentworth - April 2005

Birthday: month is November (yes a Scorpio) 

Birth place: McLean, Virginia

Tell us about your family members, spouse, children, and grandchildren. My husband, Dan, is a pilot for America West. We met during a HOG dinner ride in 2001. I was checking out his bike and my neighbor (another pilot) who was with me recognized Dan and struck up conversation! Lucky for me I was at the right place at the right time! My daughter, Alexandra, will be 16 this May and attends Desert Vista High School. She loves performing on stage, is an excellent student, and loves watching Lord of the Rings again, and again and again. We have 3 dogs (Ginger, Hunter and William) and I have lived here for almost 7 years. I wouldn’t live anywhere else due to our fabulous weather here in AZ! I can ride year round! 

What is your career? Sales Account Manager for GE

What other extracurricular activities are you interested in? 
Traveling to Las Vegas, sitting by the pool, playing with the puppies, and shopping for the next bike 

What is one of your goals in life? To make each day my best and have no regrets.

How long have you been interested in motorcycles? I have been interested in bikes since I was a kid and watched Evel Knievel perform his stunts! I have been riding for 4 years on my own. I took the Team AZ class and recommend it to any woman interested in riding her own bike. Please don’t have your man teach you to ride! That’s too dangerous. Take the class!

Are you a rider or passenger and on what model of motorcycle?  I am a rider. My first bike was a Road King and now mostly I ride my Deuce. Although its good to have a spare bike I have found out!

How long have you been a member of H.O.G? I have been a member with this chapter since it started. 1999 was it? 

Tell us about your favorite ride ever. Every time I ride my Deuce its my favorite ride with her.

Carmen Karnes - March 2005

Birthday-June 16th

Birth place-Brazil

Tell us about your family members, spouse, children, and grandchildren.-I have two children, a boy named Alex and a girl named Lynda. They both live in the Los Angeles area.

My husband’s name is John and he is a member of this chapter

The rest of my family resides in Brazil and I try to travel there every other year to see them
What is your career?-I am a Nanny

What other extracurricular activities are you interested in?-Yoga, Power Walking

What is one of your goals in life?-Retirement

How long have you been interested in (riding on) motorcycles?-Since 1998, when my husband got his 1st Harley

How long have you been a member of H.O.G?-Since August 2002

Tell us about your favorite ride ever?-San Diego with my LA Chapter.  Tombstone with the Foothills Chapter

Please tell us anything else interesting about yourself.-I speak and write in 3 languages (Portuguese, English and Spanish) I am knowledgeable in many other cultures and love to meet diverse and interesting people.

Name: Kelly Longo

Birthday: 8/7/67

Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan

Family: My husband’s name is Mike Longo. I have a wonderful step-daughter, Melissa, she’s 28, and she lives in Michigan. She has 4 kids: Justen (9), Cassidy (8) & Marissa (5) and Amanda (5). So, I’m a “very young Grandmother by marriage” (as I chuckle).

Career: I’m a Mortgage Underwriting Manager for a local mortgage company. I’ve been in the mortgage industry for 20+ years. I’ve worked all over in Michigan, Texas and now here in Arizona. My husband and I just moved from Michigan to Arizona in June 2004. The primary reason was so we could ride more!

Other Activities: In Michigan, my husband and I were very involved in our local chapter of Rolling Thunder®. This is a national, non-profit organization that helps Veterans from all wars, and publicizes the POW-MIA issue. I was on the Board of Directors for our chapter and I was the Newsletter Editor for 200+ members (a monthly newsletter). When we re-located to Arizona, I searched for a local chapter here and the closest one is way up in Colorado (we would consider starting a local Rolling Thunder® chapter here in Arizona!) To learn more, please visit www.rollingthunder1.com.

One of my goals in life: To travel (ready for this? …) to Domegge di Cadore, in the province of Belluno, in northern Italy and see where my Grandparents grew up (and they still have family there!). We keep saying we’d like to go – I’m not sure when – but it’s a goal!

How long have I been interested in motorcycles? I’ve been a motorcycle enthusiast for 12 years.

I was a passenger for about 7 years and then I purchased my first bike in 1999, it was a ’97 Harley-Davidson Dyna Convertible. It was one of the best things I ever did for myself!

I now have a 2000 Harley-Davidson Road King which I love (its concord purple for all the purple-loving ladies out there!). I’ve put almost 20,000 miles on this bike. And for all of you that are interested in this kind of stuff, my bike has a 95 cubic-inch motor with 102 horsepower and 106 ft. lbs. of torque to the back wheel (my husband told me to say that – he built the motor and he’s very proud of it ).

I’ve been a member of HOG as long as we’ve had bikes.

My favorite rides: My absolute favorite ride was when 10 of us (5 men, 5 women) all rode our own bikes to Milwaukee for Harley-Davidson’s 100th Anniversary. We rode 2,000 miles in 6 days with not a drop of rain! The weather was absolutely beautiful – which is unusual for Michigan weather. We rode from Detroit all the way up to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan and over to Wisconsin. We were with great friends and it was a wonderful ride that I’ll never forget.

Another ride that I will always remember was in May, 2002. This was our fifth year to Washington DC with all the chapters of Rolling Thunder®. We always left Michigan a few days before the Memorial Day Weekend. This time, though, I was deeply involved in the chapter, and every year the meaning meant more and more to me personally. We had 70 bikes leave Detroit and we rode through the gorgeous mountains in Pennsylvania, without a glitch. When we arrived in Washington DC, there was the best turnout of bikes from around the country – over 500,000 motorcycles lining the streets of DC – it was literally awesome. You have to see it to believe it.

This is part of the nationally renowned “Ride to the Wall” where veterans and motorcycle enthusiasts all “demonstrate” to publicize the POW-MIA issue. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is an incredible sight, and it’s very personal to each one that visits, as to the meaning.

You asked me to write anything else interesting about myself … I love to hang out with friends and family and have a good time (I feel like I’m writing one of those personal ads…) I’m a “social drinker” and my favorite drinks are Bud Light and Cabo Wabo Tequila (not together, of course). Cabo Wabo makes the best margaritas! My favorite times are just relaxing with friends, playing pool, playing cards or doing “nothing”. Oh, and we like to travel as much as we can, too.

Thank you for the opportunity for me to put “my life of motorcycling” down on paper – I’ve never had to do this before, and it’s nice to reminisce about these and many other rides I’ve been on.

NOTE: Kelly has recently moved back to Michigan.  We wish her well!

Renette Mason - January 2005

Birthday: January 17

Birth place: Ohio, but grew up in Beverly Hills, CA

Tell us about your family members, spouse, children, and grandchildren.
I have been married to Lee for 11 yrs, I have 4 children (3 girls and 1 boy) ages 25, 29, 33 & 35, and 3 grandchildren with the 4th due in Dec and the 5th due in April.

What is your career?
I am a Registered Nurse, I specialized in Medical-Surgical, with one year in the Operating Room as a surgical assist. I also worked on the rescue team at Firebird Raceway for the drag events.

What other extracurricular activities are you interested in?
I love to travel, scuba dive, jeep’n, knee boarding, & sun bathe especially on different beaches all over the world. I spend a lot of time with my dog, Thunder (artic & timber wolf) and my house is full of plants.
I try new things all the time, so far I’ve gone sky diving, snow skiing, & surfing.

What is one of your goals in life?
To try and do it all!

How long have you been interested in motorcycles?
Since I was 16 and a boy gave me a ride home on the back of his motorcycle and was then grounded for leaving my car in the parking lot and having my parents take me back to get it.

Are you a rider or passenger, and on what model of motorcycle?
I ride a 2004 Heritage, teal, lowered, custom seat, Stage 1 kit, Vance & Hines pipes w/thunder monsters, & blue/green spider lights, but have been seen on the back of my husbands’ 2003 Softail.

What motorcycles have you owned or ridden on?
First bike I rode on was a Triumph, then a Norton, and then every Harley I could talk the guy into giving me a ride on.

How long have you been a member of H.O.G.?
I have been a member of H.O.G. since Aug 2003

Tell us about your favorite ride ever?
I haven’t done it yet, but have enjoyed several rides, Williams, Tombstone, and all over AZ

Please tell about anything else interesting about yourself.
December 2004 I have now been riding my own Harley for one year. It’s not how old you are, but how much you still do!

Jeannie Van Lew - December 2004

Birthday: June 5

Birth Place: Sacramento, California

Tell us about your family members, spouse, children and grandchildren: My husband of 26 years is Tom. We met while in the Navy stationed at an Air Force base in Spain. We have three children. Jason, our oldest and is married to Holly. Adrienne is an NAU graduate, now studying to be a firefighter. Jon is our youngest. He will graduate next year from U of A.

What is your career: I am currently a MMIC and PCB designer. In other words I use the computer, with a CAD-like program to make VERY small integrated circuits and then the PCB boards that the MMIC’s and other parts go on to make a module. I was trained as an electronics technician in the Navy, and worked at Motorola for 19 years; but I currently work for a small company in Chandler called US Monolithics. I keep wondering, however, what I’m going to do when I grow up!

What other extracurricular activities are you interested in: I enjoy reading, photography and some gardening. I am into family history and genealogy. We used to hike a lot and have done some backpacking. We also enjoy 4-wheeling, but now our passion is the motorcycle. Of course I do all this when NOT working on websites!

What is one of your goals in life: Until last year it was to visit Holland and meet some of my family there. Since Tom and I did that last March to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, I guess my goal now would be to retire rich so I can travel more! Like that’s going to happen!

How long have you been interested in motorcycles: Actually only a few years. I had never been on one until a few years ago when Tom and I decided to take the beginner course at Team Arizona. I was jazzed when I got my first bike.

Are you a rider or a passenger and on what model of motorcycle. Currently I am a passenger on Tom’s Electra Glide. I said if I was going to be on the back seat, it had to be a comfortable one! If we hit the lottery or get all our kids out of school, I may get my own bike again!

What motorcycles have you owned or ridden on: I owned a Yamaha 650 V-Star Classic. It was a great handling bike and I was sad to let it go!

How long have you been a member of H.O.G.: I have only been a member of H.O.G. since September of 2003. We are definitely new to the Harley scene.

Tell us about your favorite ride ever: The ride to San Diego or the Coronado Trail. Funny, the both involved rain! I didn’t care for the rain, but I loved the scenery!

Barb Latunski - November 2004

Birthday: 3/27/55, soon to be 50, tattoo and hot air balloon ride here I come

Birthplace: Illinois, South of Chicago 

Tell us about your family members, spouse, children, and grandchildren.  I have, 1 girl, 2 boys and 3 grandchildren 1 girl 3 years old and twin boys 6 years old. Danny is husband # 3 I like to say it took me that long to get it right. We have been married 6 years together 10 and he spoils me rotten.

What is your career? I work for myself cleaning houses

What other extracurricular activities are you interested in? I like to do crafts and gardening. Which I don’t seem to have enough time for so beading is my other fun pastime

What is one of your goals in life? Right now I would like to win the power ball and just enjoy life.

How long have you been interested in motorcycles? Danny has always wanted a Harley he finally got a Softail Custom 5 years ago. I enjoyed riding with him on it. But I really enjoyed the Ultra and then he traded in my seat. With that done. I went and got my own seat. I started out with a 883 Hugger and now have my purple 02 Low Rider. I’ve rode both Dan’s T-Sport and his Deuce, But enjoy mine the best.

How long have you been a member of H.O.G.? Since Oct. 2000, I’m a charter member of the Foothills

Tell us about your favorite ride ever? I’ve been on lots of great rides. My most memorable ride was with my girlfriend Dee. We took the Beeline up through Payson, Pine and Strawberry. Across 260 to Camp Verde. On 260 we came to roadwork. We were stopped and told there is rough road and that a pilot car would lead us through it. What they failed to say is it was deeply grooved rough road. Thankfully the shoulder was not grooved. So for 14 miles that is were we rode on. Dee and I was very grateful for our little bike path. But ever since we are both a little leery of roadwork.

Please tell about anything else interesting about yourself. We did not ride with the chapter when we first joined. It was after I started riding that we went on our first ride with the group. Since then we have been on a ton of great rides. The nicest part is the people we have meet and become friends with along with all the great rides.

Lori Nutting - October 2004

I am married to a wonderful hubby Rick for 30 great years. We have 2 kids, Heather and Neil. We have 2 grandchildren. Brittany, she is 11 years old, and Ben, he is 4 years old.

My career is taking care of Rick. It is a full time job. I retired from K-mart Corp in 1998.

My #1 passion is riding around on our motorcycle seeing and meeting new people. Nascar Races is #2 on my list of extracurricular activities. Roulette at Laughlin or Las Vegas is our weakness.

One of my goals in life is to embrace and enjoy life everyday. I would love to attend every Nascar race throughout the United States.

I have been interested in motorcycling since we bought our first touring bike in 1982. We have owned many bikes, but I’ve only ridden on our 82 Honda Goldwing and our Harley Davidson Softail. I am now a passenger on our 2003 Heritage Softail. I have been a member of HOG for one and a half years.

My favorite ride was to Suchez, Georgia. We rode from Michigan to Georgia up in the mountains to a campground for 2-wheels only. What a breathtaking site. We met great people.

Cindy M. Dilworth - September 2004

Birthday: August 25,  Birth Place: Redding, Calif.

Family members: Been Married for 19 year this month, we have 1 son, Lloyd 29, which also rides. 4 Grand daughters, Emily 9, Jordan and Harley are 6 and Shannen is 4.

Career: State of Az., Dept. of Weights & Measures. Have been with the State for 5 years and plan on retiring 17 years.

Goals: Want to make it to Sturgis next year.

Interest in Motorcycles: Rode motocross when I was 12 to about 16. Haven't ever rode street bikes until July 2003 when my husband got his and made me learn to ride. Well I must say thanks to him because when I learned I took his bike and he had to get another.

Ride: Rider Heritage SofTail 2003 Black and Chrome.

Member of H.O.G: 1 year in Aug.

Favorite Ride: When my husband and I went to the Texas Rally. We rode all over the Hill Country. It was beautiful and the weather was great. We are planning on it next year.

Other Interest: I enjoy playing with my Grand Kids, Cross stitch and all sports.

Marcy McElmurry - August 2004

Born December 28" 1974 in Panarama City, CA.I have been married for nine years. We have four children: Kyle 13, Taylor 8, Chandler 7, and Shawna 5.

I am an RN and I work in Labor and Delivery at Banner Desert Medical Center.

My children are actively involved in all kinds of sports and scouts so I am a team mom for 3 baseball teams right now. I am also active in my church and I love to scrapbook.

One of my goals is to learn how to ride a motorcycle. I purchased a Sportster 883 this fall and have signed up to take the T.E.A.M. AZ beginner class in April. In the mean time, I hang on for dear life on the back of my husband, Forrest, 2003 Road King.

I have been a HOG member for the past year and LOH just as long.

My favorite ride so far has been the Ante Up Poker run in Camp Verde.  

Candace Door - July 2004

Born June 22nd in Bennington, Vermont.

I have been married to my husband Brian for five years in December. We have four grown daughters. We are also blessed with four grandchildren and a dachshund named Fred who loves to ride the motorcycle.

I am employed by Wal-Mart as a scanning specialist. My job is to make sure that customers are not overcharged. I also ensure that the company is billed correctly by vendors.

I enjoy motorcycles and riding with my husband and Fred. I also enjoy the occasional volunteer work. A goal that I have is to be able to retire comfortably so that we can travel on our bikes.

I have been a passenger for as long as I can remember. I wanted to be able to drive into Milwaukee forth. 100" anniversary, so I got my license at T.E.A.M. AZ a year before. I practiced riding for a year and I was able to drive into Milwaukee on opening day. What an experience! I was so overwhelmed that I rode with my husband the next day. I was happy to be with him and taking pictures (1700). I did however drive for the rest of the week that we were there.

I now own a 1996 1200 Sportster Custom. I am going to upgrade to a Fatboy in 2005. I have been a passenger on many different motorcycles, but my favorite will always be the Ultra Classic. I have been a HOG member since I met my husband in 1998.

My favorite ride is any ride I am on with my husband.

Laurie Sherman - March 2004

Birthday: May 27th

Birth place: Providence, Rhode Island

Tell us about your family members, spouse, children, and grandchildren.

I am married to Bill, the Matco tool man. We've been married for 4 tears and he's the reason I ride my Harley today. We have 3 grown boys that all still live in California. They are Eric - 22 , Brandon - 22 (no, not twins, step brothers) and Tony - 23. Tony has blessed us with our first grandson, A.J. who is 19 months old. All of which we don't get to see nearly enough of now that we've moved to the lovely state of AZ..

What is your career?

I am currently the manager of a Business systems support organization for Philips Semiconductors in Tempe. I have 6 direct reports and get to travel the globe to provide training at time to our user community. I have been with the company for 20 years and really like what I do. 

What other extracurricular activities are you interested in?

Along with motorcycling, I love to water ski and socialize. I enjoy going to the gym and playing racquetball. 

What is one of your goals in life?

I want to be wealthy, teach others how to do it and retire comfortably.

How long have you been interested in motorcycles?

I have been interested in motorcycles as long as I have been interested in my husband. That's been about 5 years now. Our 2nd date was on his 97 Road King. Before that ride, I was terrified of Motorcycles.

Are you a rider or passenger, and on what model of motorcycle?

I am a rider most of the time on my 2002 Custom Road King Classic but also love to snuggle as a rider behind my husband on his 2003 Road Glide.

What motorcycles have you owned or ridden on?

A very long time ago, I owned and rode a dirt bike, then many years later came the Harley man and his 97 Road King. I learned to street ride on that bike while my husband worked Saturdays at the local Harley dealer in Ca. Now I own my 2003 Custom Road King Classic and sometimes ride my husband's Road Glide. I really love the music on the Road Glide.

How long have you been a member of H.O.G.?

I have been a HOG member for 3 years and involved in LOH just as long.

Tell us about your favorite ride ever?

My most memorable ride was a 10 day ride with my husband on the back of our 97 Road King. We went through 7 states, California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and Oregon and logged over 3,000 miles on that one trip

Please tell about anything else interesting about yourself.

I had the pleasure of being involved in the Livermore, Ca. HOG chapter as a charter member while we lived there. I very quickly became involved with the LOH organization and then became the LOH Co-chair. I have many very fond memories of my fellow HOG friends in Ca and look forward to making many more in our new home here in AZ. 

Carisa Ham - February 2004

I am Carisa Ham, the current LOH officer. I was born on January 20, many years ago in Chandler. Yes, I’m a true native! I have a wonderful husband Jon, and three beautiful daughters. Katie 16, Traeana 11, and Taylor is almost 10 (Taylor made me write that). I am a federal screener for the Transportation Security Administration, TSA, at the airport. I am a devout Christian, and attend Friendship Community Church when I am not at work.

I have owned many motorcycles in my 14 years of riding varying from a little Honda 250 to a Harley Electra Glide. Currently. I own a 1991 Softail Custom and Jon owns an Electra Glide. I may be seen on either bike. I have been a member of HOG for about two years, and an active member of this chapter for several months. I am still trying to get used to group riding. 

My favorite ride so far, was the trip to Williams for the State Rally last year. Jon and I left our home a day early and rode to Prescott and hung out at Whiskey Row. The next day we took the scenic route through Chino Valley and Ashfork to arrive in Williams.