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Luchs32
Posted 3/25/2008 7:15:51 PM
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http://nhblessingofthebikes.tripod.com/

The 32nd Annual Blessing
of the Motorcycles,
in Colebrook, NH
And the
11th Annual
Great North Woods Ride In,
Colebrook, NH
Friday, June 20th, 2008
Through
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 20th - 11A.M. to 5 P.M.
"WELCOME"
T-Shirts, Hats & Pins, F.M.I. and Schedule of Events
Pre-Registration for all Motorcycle Events
at The Information Booth
At the Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace Route 3 Colebrook, NH
Friday, June 20th - 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.
Kiwanis Club Of Colebrook Roast Beef Cookout
Kiwanis of Colebrook
Colebrook Academy Lawn
Corner Academy & Park Streets, Colebrook, NH
Friday June 20th - 9:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Northland Restaurant and Lounge Dance
Dance to Live Music
Route 114, Canaan, Vermont
Friday June 20th - 7 P.M.
Dinner and a Show
Dinner will include a Grand Buffet
and some of New England's Best Comedians
Brought to you by North Shore Comedy Connection
Colebrook Country Club Route 26, Colebrook
Saturday, June 21st - 9A.M. to 5 P.M. "WELCOME & INFORMATION"
Information Booth
T-Shirts, Pins, Information, and Schedule of events
at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace Route 3 Colebrook, NH
Saturday June 21st - 11:00 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Pre-Registration for all events will be from 11:00 A.M. to Noon.
Motorcycle Rodeo Competitions - Vendors - Music
D.J. Music
Fun for all ages
Organized by the Cougars Motorcycle Association
Remember this year we will have
a New Location - for the Rodeo
At the Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Motorcycle Rodeo Games will include:
Slow Ride (Timed Event - longest distance before putting feet down)
Board Ride
Frying Pan Toss -(Motorcycle not needed for this event)
Weight Toss-(Motorcycle not needed for this event)
New- Hoola Ride
Romp In The Hay
(Not Necessarily in this Order - Pre-registration is required before each event starts.)
Saturday June 21st - 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Motorcycle Poker Run
Organized by Kari of Pure Country Motel
Bring your Helmets for this ride, as it goes through Vermont
Starts and Ends at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Route 3, Colebrook
Saturday June 21st - Lineup & Judging at 5:30 P.M.
2008 Bike Show - In Honor of Claire Labretto
Prizes will go to:
Best Most Original
Best Customized
Best Over All
At The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace - On The Lawn behind the Vendors
Route 3, Colebrook
Saturday June 21st - 6:00 P.M.
Motorcycle Parade
Parade line up starts at 5:45pm at the Shrine
THE PARADE LEAVES EXACTLY AT 6:00 PM SHARP
Parade Route Through the
Town of Colebrook and back to the Shrine
Saturday June 21st - 9:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M.
Colebrook House and Tavern
Dance With Live Music - Deza-Vu
Colebrook, NH
Sunday, June 22nd - 7:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Pancake Breakfast
Sponsored by: Luc Lambert and the Knights of Columbus
at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Route 3, Colebrook
Sunday, June 22nd - 8A.M. to Close of Events "WELCOME & INFORMATION"
Information Booth
T-Shirts, Hats, Pins, Information, and Schedule of events
at The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace Route 3 Colebrook, NH
Sunday, June 22nd - 11:00 A.M.
Mass
The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Route 3, Colebrook
Sunday, June 22nd - 1:00 P.M. Sharp
Motorcycle Blessing
The Shrine of Our Lady Of Grace
Route 3, Colebrook


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ibafran
Posted 3/30/2008 9:21:05 AM
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If one has a motorcycle, one is already blessed. Does anyone see a sort of cross current or juxtaposition in the idea of a bike blessing? The theological overtones escape me.  A biker budd gifted me a bell. I installed it more for my budd then for me. Its hard to tell if its working.

nobody rides half as well as they know how.
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torqueman
Posted 3/30/2008 3:39:21 PM


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Welcome to the forum Kim. We do not allow commercial posting in this forum. However since this was an event ride I am allowing it to stand but I did edit it to remove the links and advertising for all your sponsors. If people want to know that information they can go to your web site.

Fran, I do find it interesting that one sect of Christianity has taken up the cause of the Biker. I am looking for a Buddhist meditation session to make me a better/safer rider. Thinking clearly in pucker situations is the key in my book. But I bet you have not had an accident since you had the bell and if you have it would have been worse without it.

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Goldwing 03
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Posted 3/30/2008 7:51:27 PM
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Its a very large and very loud bell. Heavy, too, and slows my bike considerably. Its hard to tell if it is working, safetywise. I have no doubt that when I get it to ring then I get very hungry. Its almost Pavlovian. 

If you like meditation, you can try one of my favorite biker koans. "When it is no longer necessary to do anything, it is necessary to do absolutely nothing."  I find this most comforting during any of those long, lurid slides in the rain amidst heavy traffic after dark. (OMC)

nobody rides half as well as they know how.

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Charon
Posted 4/6/2008 7:50:26 AM


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Seems to me it would be more productive to bless the riders than the bikes.

I have never tried to get any information about them, but I have seen quite a few "Bikers for Christ" wandering about. At least that's what it said on their jackets.  Wonder if Christ would have liked loud exhaust pipes?

Predictions are very difficult, especially about the future.

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jerseyjim
Posted 4/6/2008 10:29:46 AM


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Christ would probably LOVE loud pipes. Not straight (dumpers) pipes, mind you....but aftermarket pipes that are a bit louder than stock...and give the attitude that "I'm HERE"....something that Christ also wants you to know.

I find no problem with any bike "blessing". We could use all the help we can get....and thus surely does no harm.

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torqueman
Posted 4/7/2008 2:40:46 PM