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K2 WING’N News
IN THIS ISSUE
Chapter Director News 2
K2 Rides 3
ACD Update 4
Curves 5-6
District Team 7
K2 Team 8
Tips from Donna 9
K2 Members 10
Ride to Eat 11
Celebrations 13
Calendar and Rides 14-15
Recipes 16
MEC 17-18
TAG & For Sale 19
Editor Notes 20
Laughs 21
Rally Time 22-25
Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge
“JOIN US” K2 Gathering – PIZZA HUT
945 Old Hwy 90E. Castroville, TX 78009
Date: October 17, 2017 6:00pm EAT & GREEET 7:00pm GATHERING.
Volume 2, Issue 10
OCTOBER 2017
http://www.gwrrak2.comhttp://www.region-h.org/http://www.gwrra-tx.org/http://www.gwrra.org/http://www.gwrrak2.com/
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CHAPTER DIRECTOR NEWS
Hello Chapter and Friends,
Wing Ding has come and gone. Preparation for next year's Wing Ding #40 in Knoxville, Tennessee is well under way.
Our 2nd Annual K2 Country Rally October 14th will be happening very soon. 14 DAYS AWAY! Join us for a fun and exciting time. Hope to see you there.
I'm so excited. Our trip to Big Ben is nearly three weeks away Oct. 25-29, 2017. It will be a relaxing time through the mountains of Big Bend and surrounding areas. We will have K2 members and other Chapters joining and riding with us. There is even one couple staying at our house. We will be riding out on Wednesday after breakfast. It's so beautiful up in Big Bend. If you can't make this trip hopefully you can make the next trip in your car, truck or motorcycle next year. We are also looking to go to New Mexico or Arizona next year. Before you know it more events: December Christmas Party and soon after that our January 1st Polar Bear camp out and ride.
2018 has more events upcoming. Midwinter coming in January. Installing new officers and re-enlisting others. Set a time in February for Education weekend in Killeen, Texas to catch up on classes needed. Our District Rally will be coming up when it starts warming up in May. We're working hard on having lots of vendors. Hope you will attend. This will be different than all other rally’s we've had in the past.
Our Chapter was asked to help in Ride for Kids. Pat and I like to help where needed. Along with Robby and Tricia Winfield we raised $784. This is a great cause in helping for research for children with brain tumors. If you missed it this year there’s more coming up.
REMEMBER our bike night is coming up again just around the corner. We had a great success so far let's keep up the good work chapter!
See Ya Soon!
Michael Pineda
aka “Shrimp Man”
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ACD Update
Do motorcyclists have distraction? We know that when we are in 4-
wheel vehicles we can keep busy setting the radio, answering the
phone, texting, enjoying a juicy hamburger, hollering at the kids and
checking the GPS.
On our motorcycles, we don’t have kids to holler at, nor the opportunity
to enjoy a burger as we ride thru the country side. We do have
distractions when we ride. Many times, we take our eyes off the road
so we can appreciate the scenery. One second away from eyes on the
road, we can travel the length of a football field. We can be distracted
just checking our gauges, GPS or radio station. Sometimes we are
distracted when we are making sure that the 4-wheeler can/has seen
us.
We can reduce distractions by insuring that we make sure that we have
our favorite radio station and GPS are set prior to beginning your ride.
Become familiar with all controls, so you don’t need look for them when
you need them. We need to use our peripheral vision when checking
our mirrors or glimpsing our gauges. We as motorcyclist need to be
constantly aware of the vehicles around us. After all we are a small
vehicle and those cars and trucks have many more distractions. BE
SAFE AND ENJOY THE RIDE!
Armando Vasquez Assistant Chapter Director
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What Would You Do?
CORNERING You are riding on a curving,
two-lane road. You are traveling just below the
speed limit. You round a right-hand curve and
feel your bike begin to drift outward, with your
wheels almost touching the centerline.
Suddenly, an oncoming car appears,
straddling the centerline. You feel like a deer
caught in the headlights. What would you do?
The Wrong Response
Many riders freeze up in this situation. They
roll off the throttle and stare at the oncoming
vehicle … and do little else. Also known
as target fixation, it can easily lead to disaster:
The bike tends to go where you look.
Incorrect
• Freeze
• Stare
The Right Response
The best response is to hold the throttle
steady, focus your head and eyes where
you want to go – the turn’s exit is your
target, not the oncoming vehicle! – and lean
the bike harder by countersteering (pressing
forward on the inside handgrip) and tightening
your line.
Correct
• Hold throttle steady
• Look through the turn
• Countersteer
What should you do in this situation?
Focus where you want to go – the turn’s
exit, and not the oncoming vehicle!
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The Reality
Running wide in a corner is the most common
cause of motorcycle fatalities in Oregon. Even
experienced riders fall into this trap if they’re
not looking far enough ahead. It doesn't matter
whether it's an oncoming car, a tighter turn
than the rider expected or some other
obstacle. When a rider suddenly decides
they’re not going to make it, they often panic,
look down and forget to steer through the turn.
When the road surface is good, a motorcycle
should be able to negotiate a curve safely at
its advisory speed limit – as long as the rider
stays steady on the gas, looks through the
turn and countersteers to control path of travel.
If the concepts of target fixation or
countersteering are unfamiliar to you, or if you
have trouble with corners, We recommend you
seek help: Enroll in a training course and get
some instruction and practice in these critical
skills.
Lean the bike harder
by countersteering and tightening your line.
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TITLE
NAME
PHONE
District Directors Jim & Alvalin Woodul 254-634-4658
Assistant District Director Dan & Donna Rymarz 847-702-6667
Assistant District Director Tom & Dawn Sprague 858-755-6071
District Treasurer Tim Brooks 254-290-5462
Membership Enhancement Coordinator Lyle & Sheri Altes 512-897-0860
COY Coordinator Lyle & Sheri Altes 512-897-0860
Chapter of the Year Coordinators Sheri Altes 512-897-0860
District Trainer Cliff & Gillian Allen 214-886-5798
District Educators Randy & Kathy Reese 512-744-3635
Assistant District Educator Chris Schoenthal 972-660-6286
Motor Awareness Coordinator Scott Finnell 512-591-7631
Entertainment Coordinator Open Position
Vendor Coordinator Michael Pineda 210-707-8411
Couple of the Year 2017-2018 Sal & Phylis Pesta 210-662-8161
Activities Coordinator Open Position
TEXAS DISTRICT TEAM
Texas District was recognized for
having the largest district in
attendance by percentage and by
total count.
Congratulations to Randy and Kathy
Reese as the new 2017-2018
International Couple of the Year.
They will be great Ambassadors for
GWRRA in their travels this coming
year.
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K2 TEAM Chapter Director (CD) Michael Pineda
Assistant Chapter Director (ACD) Assistant MAP TX K-2
Armando Vasquez
Chapter Treasurer (CT) Richard and Esther Flack
Member Enhancement Coordinator (MEC)
Mike Pineda, Jr.
Chapter Educator/ Ride Coordinator Chapter Individual of the Year 2017
Donna Wilson
Newsletter Editor/ Webmaster Pat Pineda
Chapter Couple of the Year 2017 Curtis and Dale Tondre
Mascot K2 “NINJA”
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TIPS from Donna
September wound down with some much-needed rain. Lots of accidents on slick,
congested roadways are to be expected, unfortunately, and there is nothing more
frustrating than sitting out on an interstate for a couple of hours. Experts say, "be
sure to leave extra early so that you can travel at slower speeds". We know that is
not always possible, at least not for me. Being a rider, we know there are times we
cannot avoid the rain and if you have ever got caught in the rain without a rain
suit, you know what a miserable ride that is.
We all take the best precautions possible, avoid puddles when possible (potential
potholes or other surprises hiding there), avoid manhole covers and painted road
stripes (slicker than ice), and ease over railroad tracks. There are multiple articles
on crossing tracks so here are a couple of good
articles: http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/10/23/cycle-world-tips-and-tricks-
crossing-railroad-tracks-on-your motorcycle and
http://www.soundrider.com/current/1603/6-secrets-crossing-rails.aspx.
Have you ever thought about cattle guards? Those can be freaky as well and
intimidating to a new rider. Check this
out: http://www.cycletexas.com/hazards/cattlex.php.
We know too roads are covered in oil, especially at stop lights, stop
signs/intersections, etc. When it rains, even when the road is dry, those areas are
still exceedingly slick and using extreme caution when approaching them is
always best practice. It is best to avoid riding the first 15 minutes after rain begins
as the oil comes to the surface.
There are all kids of road hazards out there so take this quiz and see how well you
do. We can all learn something new no matter our
age: http://motorcyclesafetynews.com/?tag=metal-grate-bridge.
As always, ride safe and be seen!
Donna Wilson Ride Coordinator
http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/10/23/cycle-world-tips-and-tricks-crossing-railroad-tracks-on-your%20motorcyclehttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/10/23/cycle-world-tips-and-tricks-crossing-railroad-tracks-on-your%20motorcyclehttp://www.soundrider.com/current/1603/6-secrets-crossing-rails.aspxhttp://www.cycletexas.com/hazards/cattlex.phphttp://motorcyclesafetynews.com/?tag=metal-grate-bridge
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Kaitlyn
Pineda
Shannon
Rangel
Bill
Tompkins
Curtis
Tondre
Dale
Tondre
Charles
Williams
Dino
Woods
Mary
Woods
Robert
Yanez
Julie
Fields-Zellous
Cheyenne
Zellous
Robert
Hanus
Michael
Lehman
Jesus
Lozano
Elva
Lozano
Gabby
Lozano
Gina
Martinez
Jesse
Martinez
Tammy
Miller
Greg
Odom
Wanda
Odom
Keith
Bennett
John
Camacho
Donna
Camacho
John
Diaz
Mary
Diaz
Aurora
Dietrich
Joshua
Dambeck
Laney
Dambeck
Jesse
Dunn
Gloria
Dunn
James
Farley
Monica
Farley
Cori
Hanus
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6:00 – 8:00 pm
SONIC DRIVE
IN
RIDE DEPARTURE LOCATION
CORNER STORE
KSU at 8:00am
• 1598 US Hwy 90 E
Castroville, TX 78009 • Get Directions • Phone number (830) 538-9878
https://www.yelp.com/map/corner-store-castroville
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Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
If your birthday or anniversary was this
month and you aren’t listed,
please let us know. We will list it next month.
K2 Country Wingers, have you been on an interesting trip that you would like to share with the Chapter?
Do you have a joke or a recipe you would like to
share?
All submissions will be considered!
This is your newsletter so let others know what you have
been doing!
Email your contribution to Pat at
8:00
9:00 – 5:00
6:00
mailto:[email protected]
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OCTOBER 2017
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
6 pm - 8 pm
K2 Dinner -
DAIRY QUEEN
4 5 6 7
8:30 am - 2:30
pm
Chapter T Rally
8 9
COLUMBUS
DAY
10
6 pm - 8 pm
K2 BIKE NIGHT
6 PM - 8 PM
11 12 13 14
9 am - 2 pm
2nd Annual K2
'COUNTRY
RALLY'
15 16 17
6 pm - 8 pm
K2 Gathering at
PIZZA HUT
6:00 PM - 8:00
PM
18 19 20 21
10 am - 4 pm
Chapter H Rally
22 23 24
6 pm - 8 pm
K2 Dinner -
SAMMY'S
25
BIG BEND
NATIONAL
PARK
26
BIG BEND
NATIONAL
PARK
27
BIG BEND
NATIONAL
PARK
28
BIG BEND
NATIONAL
PARK
29
BIG BEND
NATIONAL
PARK
30 31
HaPpY
HaLLoWEEN
1 2
LONE STAR
RALLY
3
LONE STAR
RALLY
4
LONE STAR
RALLY
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OCTOBER 2017
October 3 Tuesday
Dairy Queen 1202 US HWY 90W Castroville, TX 78009
October 7 Saturday
Chapter T Rally Retired E9 Association Bldg. 699 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. Harker Heights, TX. 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
October 10 Tuesday
BIKE NIGHT SONIC Drive-In, Castroville, TX 6:00 – 8:00 PM
October 14 Saturday
Chapter K2 “COUNTRY RALLY” Castroville Regional Park 816 Alsace Ave Castroville, TX 78009 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
October 17 Tuesday
K2 Gathering - Pizza Hut 945 Old Hwy 90E, Castroville, TX 78009 6:15pm MEET & EAT 6:45pm GATHERING
October 21 Saturday
Chapter H “WINGS IN THE PARK” Raymond Russell Park 20644 IH-10 West San Antonio, TX 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
October 24 Tuesday
SAMMY’S 201 OLD US HWY 90W Castroville, TX 78009
October 25-29 Wednesday thru Saturday
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK
October 31 Tuesday
“HAPPY HALLOWEEN”
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EASY PUMPKIN PANCAKE www.kimscravings.com
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup water
½ cup pumpkin puree
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon)
1 cup pancake mix
maple syrup for serving
In a large bowl, mix water, pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon. Add the
pancake mix and stir just to combine- the batter should be lumpy.
Coat griddle or large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set it over medium-high heat.
When pan is hot, add oil or cooking spray and spoon batter onto the griddle or pan, using ¼
cup batter for each pancake.
Cook until bubbles form on top of the pancakes and the batter is set, 2 to 3 minutes. Then use
a spatula to flip the pancakes and cook them until golden brown on the other side, about 2
minutes. Continue with all of the batter. Top with butter and maple syrup if desired and enjoy!
PUNCH IT TO THEM! Sent in by: Keith aka “LONE WOLF”
1 (12 ounce) can frozen pineapple juice
concentrate, thawed
1 (12 ounce) can frozen pink lemonade
concentrate, thawed
2 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup sugar (or a little less if you prefer)
1/2 gallon strawberry ice cream, softened
2 large bottles ginger ale, chilled
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients except ginger ale,
stir gently till all mixed.
2. Gently pour ginger ale down side of container
into mixture, stir gently.
Serve immediately.
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Member Enhancement Coordinator
Hello Chapter K2,
It was nice seeing the member count at our gathering this month.
Looks like we had three guests. We also had two guests at our Bike
Night. Hope to see them sign up soon. I've contact them and there's
seriously considering being members of our Chapter. I missed quite a
few gatherings because of my job that has me traveling,
Let's continue looking for new members to strengthen our Chapter.
Next year we will be having a membership Drive. I'm working on that
now. We will continue to make our Chapter stronger in working
together and supporting the community, events and rides. Take a
look at the Chapter Calendar for upcoming Events, Rides, Tuesday
Dinners, Bike Night and more. Remember the GWRRA motto of
“Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge”. Thank you! Get up and let's
have some fun!
Hope to see y'all soon, as long as my work allows me.
Mike Pineda, Jr.
MEC GWRRA K2 Friends for FUN, SAFE & KNOWLEDGE
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JOIN K2 NOW
MICHAEL PINEDA 392728
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NEW TAG
FOR SALE
The object is to figure out where the picture of a person’s bike is and then get there. Take the same picture but with your bike and send it to Pat at [email protected]. Your name will be put in a monthly drawing.
So here are the rules
1. The picture must have your motorcycle in it. 2. Once you find the place you must take the picture as close the same way as the original. 3. Then you must send your picture from the same location. 4. You must have FUN doing this. More rules will be added if needed.
Congratulations Keith Bennet Found September TAG: San Antonio Missions
2007 HONDA SHADOW
COLOR: Black
MILEAGE: 1500
PRICE: $3000
CONTACT: Dick Flack
210-618-2947
mailto:[email protected]
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Wing Ding #39 is now in the history books and it was a good one. We had a
blast at our first Wing Ding and can’t wait for Wing Ding #40 in Knoxville, TN.
In just 14 days is our upcoming 2nd Annual Country Wing Rally. We are looking forward to seeing everyone. We will be having vendors, games, auction and a BBQ lunch and more!
Summer is winding down and hopefully also some of the summer heat. That means that cooler weather cannot be far behind. With the cooler weather come many more opportunities to get out and ride and enjoy this without overheating. We have many fall rides and rally’s to attend planned. Just remember why you bought your Goldwing in the first place.
Another remarkable month in September. We continue having an excellent
turnout at Bike Night. Congrats $25 winner: Mike Egerton.
“K2 ROCKS!” Thanks to the guests who have come to ride and visit with us. You are always WELCOMED!
Ride Safe & Often!
Pat Pineda aka: “China Girl”
EDITOR’S NOTES
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FINAL EVOLUTION OF A “GOLDWING”
Me and you is friends
You smile, I smile
You hurt, I hurt
You cry, I cry
You jump off a bridge
I gonna miss you.
A blonde and a brunette were
walking down the sidewalk.
"Oh dear" cried the brunette staring
at the walk in front of them, "look at
that poor dead bird!"
The blonde cast her look skyward and
answered "Where?"
HUMOR
Almost brings a tear to the eye.
This is so Beautifully written and also
something for all you romantics.
An elderly couple had just learned how to send text
messages on their new mobile phones.
The wife was a romantic type and a retired English
Teacher of the Classics. The husband a retired Navy
Chief was more of a no-nonsense guy.
One afternoon the wife went out to meet a friend for
coffee. She decided to send her husband a romantic
text message and she wrote:
"If you are sleeping, send me your dreams. If you are
laughing, send me your smile. If you are eating, send me
a bite. If you are drinking, send me a sip. If you are
crying, send me your tears. I love you.
" The husband texted back to her:
"On the toilet. Please advise."
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RALLY TIME You do not want to miss the FUN!
T-Fest October 7, 2017
Harker Heights, TX
http://centexwings.org/t-fest/
K2 Country Rally October 14, 2017
Castroville, TX
http://gwrrak2.com/2017-rally
Wings in the Park October 21, 2017
San Antonio TX
http://www.gwrra-txh.org/rally.htm
14 DAY COUNTDOWN
http://centexwings.org/t-fest/http://gwrrak2.com/2017-rallyhttp://www.gwrra-txh.org/rally.htm
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Click for more information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfcse7QfF3U&feature=youtu.behttp://centexwings.org/t-fest/
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http://www.gwrra-txh.org/
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http://www.gwrrak2.org/