Gowitheflo.com

Gowitheflo.com
This week I started up a new Web Page, for the upcoming Conga III in July 2010
Wow... so now,  I am a web designer..Ha, I do not think so. I have to say it is one hell of alot of work, and it sure makes me appreciate Web designers now. Mine looks more like a blog page, but the cool part is every thing is all there in one spot, even this and my other Conga Blogs will but on the page for guests. It is all very time consuming an over whelming to say the least but exciting the same time.
Tomorrow I should have the Canadian Site set up to let the donation begin. I think it will be a little fun, sort of competion the Canadians agains the American in the fund raising dept. So far there is only a about 8 Canadian riding, hopefull that will change.
This week we had a Kelly from Qualicum and   Kelly from the USA sign up. I am getting lots of private emails from people not in the path way, wondering if we were coming tht way on the way back. Anyway, I suggested they make their own Conga Line and Support us and they will be Conga riders in a different area but still riding for the cause.
If anyone has any suggestions about the web page, please let me know... I do think help is on the way from Argentina though!! Yup, that is right, a friend from Argentina whom I met on Facebook through RLAP, has offered to help. So who knows what it will look like in a couple days.
okay, thanks for goingwithflo!!!

New Conga Web Page

http://gowitheflo.com/index.html
I have been working all day on this. I am learning faster than I thought. I am anxious to have a site that is easy for all the donaters to see and of course our Sponsors. It has a long way to go, but will be great when it is finished.
If any one wants to advertise here lemme know!!!

It's Happening!!

Dear Tannis, The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation; BC/Yukon Region is honoured to be the beneficiary of Women who Ride Conga lll. We are very grateful for your support in initiating the event which benefits the work being done by our Foundation in B.C.
As we all know, breast cancer affects our lives far too often. Gifts in support of your event will make many valuable and innovative initiatives focused on the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of breast cancer possible. Your contribution and support will enable us to continue the important and vital work to truly make a difference in the lives of women and their families in BC.
I look forward to working with you supporting your initiative and will be sending you a package of information. On behalf of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region, thank you for your assistance us in creating a future without breast cancer.
Sincerely,
Tracy Ryan
Tracy Ryan
Regional Manager, Vancouver Island
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation BC/Yukon Region
Vancouver Island Office
110-777 Broughton Street
Victoria, BC V8W 1E3
Phone: 250 384-3328
Email: tryan@cbcf.org

Some History

I was just browsing the internet, when I came across this...I was touched! Wonder who it was?
Saturday, April 18
Female Canadian Motorcyclist Riding Across America
Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
Dear VTwin Mama,
I am writing to you on behalf of a friend, who is in the planning stages of her second cross continental trip on her Harley. She is known as “Flo” on the lady motorcycle forums I frequent. Her name is Tannis Fuhr. Last year she did it mainly for herself and to get her new motorcycle home from Florida. This turned into not just a trip of a lifetime for her and the opportunity to meet many other riders (mainly female) but also gave her reason to go back and make this trip all over again starting in May of 2009. Her ride was nicknamed the "Conga" and this will be "Women Who Ride (WWR) Conga II".
This year she has decided to make it a fundraiser for breast cancer as well as another fabulous trip. At the present she has approximately a dozen fellow lady and men riders that will be leaving from Pensacola, Florida, heading north towards Milwaukee, Wisconsin and then west to cross the border into Vancouver and in turn home to Vancouver Island. The riders will change as the route progresses as some need to return home and others will pick up where they live and join her in her travels as far as they are able. There are approximately 81 riders total so far who have committed to escorting her across America to her home. There are also some who are not able to ride with her because of location. These are our “spirit riders” who will be watching her progress. Some of us are riding for our mother, brother, sister, or other family members or friends. Some of us are survivors and some have fought and are still fighting it.
Last year she collected some pledges from friends and family for each state that she made it to and donated that to a local charity on Vancouver Island. She would like to try and make this a bigger fundraiser than last year. Her goal is to raise a generous $10,000 donation for BCF. There is a very large following on several lady rider forums including one that is set up strictly for the information regarding this ride on Delphi Forums. A new website has recently been started specifically for all information relating to Conga II. Flo also has a blog that she has started with all information so far in regards to the trip and once she arrives in Florida she will be blogging every day and all the way across the continent.

Patche ready!!!!

The Conga II patch is now available on the webpage, Conga I is being embroidered as I write this and will be available within the next 1/2 HR and the pink CONGA CHICK patch is now also available now, Island Girl will be available this afternoon...don't forget that all patches on that page with the exception of the Conga III patch , we will be donating 1/2 the proceeds to the Conga. Please help pass the word around. It all sounds good but it isn't good if nobody buys.....if anyone has ideas for the page itself please e-mail me !!!
CONGA PATCH PAGE

LP CUSTOM EMBROIDERY

Check this out folks our first Conga Sponsor  has a page for the Conga III under construction on there web site. How totall cool is that!!!

Hi Flo,

Stay tuned for CONGA III page in lpcustomembroidery

50% of all items sold on CONGA III page GOES TO GONGA III!!

What do you think about this idea......if it sounds good to you, Bob will work on it this weekend while I stitch up some of your GREAT IDEAS. We will pass everything by you before putting on the web page!

My large order is now completed and I will be working on CONGA III now :)
He already created the page CUSTOM EMBROIDERY CONGA III PAGE
Bob gets just as excited as us with this, he says to let him know any and all information you would like to have on this page, sponsors, links, web pages, agendas, blogs......he will put them on this page. ANYTHING YOU WANT ON IT Flo, just let us know.

YAHOOOOOOOO
Have yourself a GREAT evening Flo
Dolly

So folks you heard it right there.. 50% of all patches sold on the Conga page, goes to the Conga fund... Remember if you have a cool idea for Dolly to make up a patch send her the idea. This could be fun!! Watching all these patches appear on our page, no one will know who sent the idea in.. We will all have a chance to buy some cool patches for a cool cause. Crikey Im glad, I cut the tassles of my vest, now I have more room for patches!!

Also dont forget that Miss Dolly from LPCustom Embroidery has designed and donated all her time, money , material for anyone that is riding in the Conga III. You will also be able to purchase the patch even if you are a Spirit Rider!!
Dolly is doing this in memory of her mother, whom she lost to this dreaded disease...so please, let help Dolly too, have fun with it, get your ideas Floin;)
And oh yah....THANKS SO MUCH DOLLY AND BOB!!!
I just scooped this cute pic of 3 cute chicks of the front of the web site, couldn't help it.. Two wonderful Ladies... Bob, I will find that pic of you soon, in yur sweet glasses ;) Have a great Day ya'll.

Shell Campground

Dear Flo,

It was a pleasure to speak with you earlier this evening. I have you arriving July 6, 2010 and departing July 7th. As we discussed earlier, The rate will be $70.00 per cabin per night, for a $10.00 savings per cabin. Your credit card was charged $220.50 for your deposit. There is a 30 day cancellation policy minus $15.00 for processing if cancelled. I will let Al at the Antler Inn know when you will be arriving. If there is anything else I can help you with, please let me know. I look forward to serving your group.
Blessings,
Dan Tau
Shell Campground
PO Box 108
Shell, WY 82441
307-765-9924

Anyone passing throught this route, be sure to stop in and say hi. I know a couple have already, Cool town, cool people.

Shell Campground Booked!!!

I did it... We are booked for Shell Campground. 6 cabins!!! Each sleep 4, we took up the town!!
Now Dan is theMan, I talked to and owns the place. Sounds like just another real nice guy in shell. I asked if he knew Todd Stoelk, and he said oh...but of course!! Thanks Todd for looking after us!!

Shell is only population of 50 people we were told this year. They made such an impression on us, it was a must to go that route. I can't wait to see everyone again. We will have a little pink parade coming. Well a darn site bigger than this year as it was just me and Vgirl this time. What a hoot this is going to be.
I have paid for half down on my visa, so I am asking for a head count and to pay via paypal, to our book keeper so I can get paid. It is right across the street from the Pub, where they treated us so well. I am sure we can get our bikes washed, as we are bringing our own Cabana boys.
So far we have
Flo2, Fancy 3.Vgirl, 4. Tranny 5. Belle 6. Brenda 7. Ron 8. Biird 9. Wilbur 10. Willi 11. Coach
Who am I missing?? I thought we had about 20... If anyone reading this wants to jump in and follow us from anywhere to Shell, let me know!!

What the Dragon is up to!!

Well with a suggestion from Dragon, we have decided on a great way to end the Conga, raise a little extra money for the fund, have a great day out and also present the cheque with the monies raised to a representative from the Canadian BC society.
Her plan on organizing, is a week or so after the Conga III entourage arrives home, to have a Show n Shine, somewhere mid island. There will be several classes and awards to each. There will be a $10 entry to the show and possibly $5 if you dress your bike in pink. The judges will be able to see past the pink. We may also have a prize for "Pinkest" bike for those that want to go all out but dont think they could compete in another catagory.
We will add the money raised that day to the total raised while the Conga is on the road and present it to the BC rep at the end of the day. This could also make for some great publicity for Conga 4???? Or just what us Island riders are doing.
As a potential date for now, we would be looking at August 14 or 15. This would be about a week after all arrive home and a week before the Pig n Fin.(which many riders go to)
If anyone has any comments, suggestions, or would care to donate time or towards buying the awards, send us an email.
Dragon
WTG DRAGGIE!!!

BC Cancer Society forms

We faxed off the form to fill in for the Canadian  Breast Cancer Foundation. Now we just have to sit back and wait to see when we are accepted to do this big ride. It will be the Canadians against the Americans. Kind of a little race. Our goal is the beat this years of $12,000. So if each country raised $7,500. It will be perfect and fun at the same time. A little competition!
We have our Draggie behind the scenes organizing something special and there is a couple changes coming along the way in the route.
Like Cruiser Bar, where you ride your motorcycle right through the bar. This year the lady who owns the place,Sherry treated us so well. She gave us stuff to donate and let us set up a table of all the items we had collected to sell. Then at the last moment, where I took off my bra and Draggie put it  on, and we walked around the bar, getting guys to sign it for a buck or two. Of course we left it hanging on the ceiling with others. Sherry herself is a survivor of BC and I am sure will look forward to having us there again.

Message from Sassybiker

I will do the same deal as last year, price - including shipping (up to $25 bucks) is $200 a piece with $50 going to the Conga - I will take installments to make it easy on everyone. I will also offer a 'basic' design - just a plain ribbon but it will be beautiful too - for $125 plus shipping. Howz that sound? I'm willing to work with any person taking the ride and wanting a helmet - the economy has hit me hard too so I understand ..

Thankyou Sassybiker!!!!

Udate July 7th Maverick Motorsports & Holiday Inn

The BIG CONGA III Ride for Breast Cancer CELEBRATION is at
 MAVERICK MOTORSPORTS in Cheyenne, WY on Thursday, July 8th, 2010 starting about Noonish.
I'll be there on the 7th. Would love to meet you there, too! All of you!!!!

We have a hotel DEAL for the riders of the Conga III Ride for Breast Cancer. They've blocked some rooms for us and will block more as demand dictates, so book early!

After two weeks of negotiation, we've reached a deal for the hotel with the Holiday Inn on Hwy 80 in Cheyenne.
The normal summer rate $125-250, our rate is $70 for a double. This rate is good only until 45 days before the Conga III.

I checked ALOT of places and this is a great deal. It is even lower than their winter rates.
We have parking priviledges under the overhang so that the bikes are together and apart from public parking.
They wills supply us with an area for bike washing and supply rags and towels for our use.
They have an on-site restaurant/bar for our convenience and safety.
There are also many restaurants within a mile of the hotel.
It will be great to have us in the same location!


To make reservations:
Call: 307-638-4466 or 800-315-2621
Secret Code: "Conga3"
Jason has been a delight to deal with and asked me to share his office phone if you need to talk with him. He can NOT make reservations for you, but if you need him, please feel free to call. Jason Moskalik 307-757-9112
Cindy, "TexasRedC"

Date set July 1st Canada Day, Conga heads down Island.

We had our first little Conga meeting last night. Tranny, Vgirl, Fancypants, Flo, and Hummingbiird on speaker phone. We had all the maps out and the phone on the table, talking to Biird about the route. She lives in Wenatchee, and we met her on the return of the Conga for the first time, this past May.  She was not a rider at that point, but now she rides!!! So...she will be doing the Conga III with us next July.
We will be leaving here on CANADA DAY July 1...from Campbell River. Us lady riders here always get together and do a ride, actually, it started after the first Conga. I can't think of a better way to head off the Conga III. We will be heading to Victoria which is the south end of the Island. Spend the night somewhere, hopefully someone will come up with some floor space. We are hoping that  more ladies will join us for the ride. Now that we have an actual date and route set. We will be arriving in Cheyenne Wyoming July 7th. So fi your readin, plan your holidays!!!
At this point we have, Flo, Tranny, Vgirl, Wilber, Coach, leaving the Island. We will be meeting up with Willi in I believe Monroe. From there we are off to Wenatchee!!!!
Lets make this the biggest Canada Ride ever, and don't forget to bring some cash, as there will be patches.. If you ride, that day, you are now part of the Conga III

Second Sponsor Sassybiker!!!

We have got another sponsor for the Conga III.. Sassybiker Helmets has offered to Bling  out a helmet and sell for donation fund. She said it will be the blingiest helmet ever. Also she is doing a suprise bling job, that will be an affordable item, where she will get her money back, donate her time and still be able to make a little for the fund. Char is a very generous kind and tallented lady!!
I hope her business gets so busy she can do it full time. That is her goal.
Check this out Woman Riders Now
Thanks so much Char!!!