NEW BLOG!!!!

American Legion Riders Chapter #3 - 401 North Irwin, Hanford, CA 93230

NEW BLOG!!!!

Posted on Monday, January 24, 2011 7:45 PM

HEY EVERYONE OUR BLOG IS HERE FOR ALL TO USE.

KEEP ADDING YOUR THOUGHTS, NOTICES OF UPCOMING RIDES YOU HEAR ABOUT, INFORMATION FOR THE RIDERS TO TALK ABOUT

Traffic is down lately, do you still find this blog useful? Let me know you opinion!!!

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Ken on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:27 PM

I like the blog and hope that we keep it. I believe that this is a great place to post information that can be of benefit to the riders in between our meetings and for those that can't make it to the meetings.

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Robert D. King (Grunt) on Saturday, October 15, 2011 7:13 PM

Calling all ALR! The Sanger Veterans Parade is Saturday, November 5th. Any ALR Chapter or Legion Riders interested in joining up with Chapter 23 and riding with us are welcome. Please bring this up with your Chapters and help us make a big impression at the 1st Veterans Parade in Sanger. We will be forming up at Post 23 between 9 and 10 AM, then riding in mass to our staging location. Let's RIDE!

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Jerry Wheeler on Thursday, November 03, 2011 6:47 AM

Under the heading of: "This happened to me ..." In 1973, a long time riding buddy purchased a new Kawasaki 750 Mach IV two stroke three cylinder motorcycle. He was bragging about how evilly fast the Kaw was. I was skeptical as I had seen all two stroke street bikes as “Ladies Bikes”. I questioned his choice of motorcycles. He had been talking about buying a KZ 900 Kawasaki. When offered the opportunity to ride his bike, I accepted. I started down the street easy in first and second just in case he wasn’t all brag. In third at thirty miles per hour, I opened the throttle some and then a little more. The intake was making a murmuring sound and I was thinking, “What a bunch of bu---“. I hit the power band and suddenly I had a face full of interment cluster. The bike was near vertical on the rear wheel. My feet came off the pegs and as I was sliding off the seat, I had the presence of mind to chop the throttle. I was hanging onto the handle bar with all I had when the front came down fast; the trebuchet effect tossed me up on the instrument cluster. With my waist on the speedo/tach and my nose just inches from the front finder, I lost momentum. The Mach IV and I fell hard on the right side. I bought a front brake lever and upper right muffler for my friend and I had my first and only case of road rash.

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Ken on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 1:45 PM

Any chance that we could get a link set up to download the various membership applications that can be filled out offline. I am willing to scan them and turn it into a pdf file if someone will provide the initial forms. Ken

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Heepman on Friday, December 02, 2011 8:23 AM

The Toys run Saturday read "Run starts at 9;45" in the Hanford Sentinel, but the page on our website says 9:15. Anyone know where the missprint is?

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	Ken on Friday, December 02, 2011 10:33 AM The flyer that was passed out shows a 9:45 start with check-in beginning at 8:30.

Ken on Thursday, December 08, 2011 12:56 PM

Last word was key ceremony for Sgt. Justin Bond is the 16th of December. I am sure that more info to follow, but are they requesting that we provide an escort once again. If there are count me in.

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	Joe Lebo on Friday, December 16, 2011 3:32 PM The ceremony was wonderful. Missed you if you were not able to make it. Justin and family will be moving into their new home this Sunday. If you can volunteer your time to help, it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Joe are Andy by phone. You of the Hanford Post have their phone # If you do not then please email me your name and phone number and we will contact you with the time and the meeting place. Thank you again for all that did attend.

Ken on Thursday, December 29, 2011 9:22 PM

I had posted before about a jacket that I have, if anyone knows a rider that needs a 4XL, I have one and am willing to give it up at no cost for someone that would use it.

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Lew Ceja on Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:33 AM

Just wanted to say howdy to everyone, I pray your new year is going good for you so far. I got over that little item I had, so I might show up at one of the runs, sure would like to see all of you again. Until then may God bless you.

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	Ken on Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:10 AM Lew, that would be great. Hope to see you soon as well. Marc Mathes on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:35 PM Lew, I can say whole heartedly that our rides have not been the same without your prayers to send us out riding. We got rained on!!! Miss you much, Hope to see you soon. ~Marc Andy on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 8:18 PM Lew, we have missed you and would love to see you at any of the functions, especially at the convention coming up this weekend.... come on over!

Ken on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 1:26 PM

I need a copy of next months ride flyer if someone could either scan it and send it to me via email I would appreciate it. It is too hard to try and cut and paste it from the website. Thanks.

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Marc Mathes on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 10:31 PM

This ALR year is quickly comming to an end....and yet another Convention is apon us. We need 4 delagates and 4 alternates. Be ready to Nominate and select at the St Paddy's dinner. I'd like to see some of the new guys step up. time fly's when your having rum.

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Rodger on Thursday, March 01, 2012 6:17 PM

Please feel free to join the local CMA chapter on the March ride to a museum in Coalinga. We are meeting at Farmer Boys in Hanford at 1130 with a 1230 depart time on Saturday, March 10th. We will take an interesting route, take a tour at the museum, then have lunch in the park before returning to Hanford. Bring a sack lunch. ALL WELCOME

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Rodger on Thursday, March 01, 2012 6:21 PM

The CMAers that will be helping with parking and security for the convention will be needing (4) fluorescent or bright hats to be visible for traffic. Reflective vests will not work as we are prohibited from covering our colors. Also, there was a mention about radios. They aren't a deal breaker, but would make things a lot easier.

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	Johnny "Brat" Ritter on Friday, March 02, 2012 5:33 PM I can bring in four-five FRS Radios, and a base Station as soon as I remember to bring it up to my boss heh.

Grunt on Sunday, March 04, 2012 1:25 PM

Mitochondrial Disease Poker Run http://www.facebook.com/events/242912085800160/

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Alan on Monday, April 02, 2012 9:37 AM

I'm a newer member and would like to help with the American Legion Riders convention that is coming up soon. I'm not able make it to the meetings on Tuesday evening due to a welding class I'm taking. Anybody know who I should contact? I figure I can help with cleanup or security (if you trust me).

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	Andy on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 8:14 PM You are welcome to come over at anytime during the convention and help out. Either look for me or Marc Mathes at the hall. See you there! Thanks!

Bernie Santiago on Monday, April 16, 2012 3:48 PM

Hello! I had the pleasure of meeting Richard and Sara Garcia today. They told me of the things ALR does. I am much interested in joining and riding with the ALR. Help!

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grunt on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 7:18 AM

Great job on hosting our convention. Your chapter shined.

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swanee on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10:55 AM

convention had to many events Saturday to be successful. Rain did not help, BUT still a great showing. Next year Amador and I am going w/ wife, delegate or not. Just a bunch of fantastic scenery on them thar hills and vineyards.

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swanee on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:00 AM

ANY BODY GOING TO PORTERVILLES BENEFIT RUN ON MAY 12TH. ME IS AND THEY GOT B'FAST FOR $6, B'FAST AND REG START @ 0730 LETS LEAVE EARLY FOR FUN ROUTE THERE. POST IF YA GOING OR COME TO MEETING 5/8

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Steve Rogers on Thursday, April 19, 2012 8:06 AM

Not a member but enjoyed meeting some terrific Americans and taking photographs. Contact me if you'd like to see a few. Steve in Hanford

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