OMG WE DID IT!!

 omg, I am so stoked... I had heard it takes a couple of months to apply for a license to sell tickets on a motorcycle. It had come to our attention a couple of times, that we should do that. Seemed like alot of work to me. The office gal that I am not. There are so many things that I am not good at.. Anyway, thank God our secretary Fancy is good at writing letter, doing office work, keeping track of things and getting things done. Knowing how to  respond in a professional way. 
WE GOT A LICENSE TO SELL TICKETS ON A BIKE!!! WHOOO HOO We have the bike too. Kevin from International Classic Motorcycles in Errington has given us the bike at cost. So hang on, a pic of the bike will be posted soon... Thanks Kevin and Cathy from  International Classic Motorcycles in Errington, be sure to stop in and say hello and thanks.

Conga Interview in Texas!!!

What: Channel 8’s morning anchor, Cynthia Izaguirre interviewing the North Texas Conga line

When: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 8:30 AM

Go Texasred/Cindy

Cindy is our Texas Conga Organizer and doing one heck of a job!!

Behide the scenes down Texas way!!!!!

This email is to let you know about the Conga III, Ride for Breast Cancer, an international motorcycle ride put on by the WWR, Women Who Ride, an online forum for lady riders.

It started as a ride from Florida to Vancouver Island and riders joined for as long as they could along the way or the Conga line. Last year they raise $12,000.00.

This year we are riding from where we are to Cheyenne, WY to join our Canadian sisters.

The Dallas group is riding out from Stroker’s Ice House www.strokersdallas.com (near Bachman Lake) on July 4^th at 11:30a.

You are invited to join us in the send off and celebrate those who ride for a cure. This year is going to be the best!

Cindy- would “Women Who Ride” be available for a shoot next Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m.? We could meet with you at Bachman Lake or Stoker’s Ice House to do a story about your efforts this coming 4^th of July weekend. We would need as many riders there as possible.

-Cynthia Izaguirre

Let me check with my fellow riders. Although we have hundreds of riders in the U.S. and Canada, from North TX, we have several confirmed riders on this year’s Conga riding to the meet-up in Cheyenne. We would of course, would love to do that. I’ll also check with Rick Fairless, the owner of Stroker’s Dallas.

Thank you, Cynthia. We are hoping to kick dirt in the face of breast cancer and celebrate life along the way.

Conga riders,

I invited Cynthia Izaguirre from WFAA to see us off on July 4^th. She in turn invited us to a shoot to talk about the Conga III Ride for Breast Cancer. Conga, Conga, CONGA!

Squishes!!!

hey lovie
 
Where in courtney are you going to be stoping...I am meeting up with you just not sure where...I am going to try for courtney but in the event that I can't make it I will wait on the side of the road at the denman Island ferry terminal and join in as you pass by....soooooo send me the time and where in courtney and then I'll let you know where I am going to be lovie...I am really looking forwad to seein you incredible women off on yur journey...when I think of your dedication and love for this cause it always reduces me to tears, like right now can hardly see what I am typing cause I'm blubbering like a baby...shit...hate it when this happens...luv u more than all the dirt in the world my friend.

Squishes
 
Linda

My face started to leak this morning when this was the first email I wrote. It means so much to us to have the PA girls join the Conga even for a mile or two so an escort to the ferry, even by one, is very touching. I know if the others cant make it, it is only because they have previous commitments. Time is getting near and I am very sentimental. Linda is the gal that donated the very first Sassybiker Helmet to our very own BC Survivor Fancypants/Judy Snaith  here on Vancouver Island. The story goes back to Char from Sassybiker  from Women Who Ride was making the helmet you see in this picture for her best friend. Her best friend lost the battle. Char then donated the helmet to our Conga Breast Cance Causer, in memory of her friend. Linda in turn bid up to I believe it was $450,00 in memory of her father, sent me an email, to say she wanted to then donate it to a  survivor, that would be riding in the Conga. Did I know of anyone. I told her of Judy. Well the rest is history, here is the pic of her giving it to her. Judy is riding the Conga all the way with me. 
We will be on the road one full month raising money for this cause to help find a cure.
Less than 3 weeks away now, and I can't wait to give Linda a big Squish!!!

A nice letter! Ladyleadfoot!

I just saw the pics that you posted of your bike whilst you were deciding what else she might be needing to dress her up, and felt the need to write to you. hope you don't mind.

How much does she weigh, curb weight? I know it's not polite to ask a lady hew weight, but her size makes me a bit curious. who did your paint? how long is it? would you mind, whenever you get a chance, if you do, sending me, or posting, the specs on your ride? i am curious as hell about it.

i hope you don't mind, but i have saved this pic to use as my desktop background, replacing the pic of my current item of lust- the 2010 CVO softail convertible (in sapphire over abyss blue.) you and your bike inspire me, so i thought to keep you here to look at whenever i'm on-line.

i'm a cancer survivor, although not breast cancer; i look at it this way: cancer is cancer, no matter the type. i have lost friends to cancer, many different types, much to my sorrow; i am also blessed to have some friends that have gone through it and are still here. i'm amazed that i'm still here. if it were not for a most amazing man, his patience, surgical talent, and willingness to admit his limitations and ask for help (a surgeon without a God complex- how unusual!), i probably wouldn't be here writing this letter to you. it's been almost 12 years now, and i thank God every morning when i wake up and every night just before i go to sleep.

thank heavens you look good in pink, flo! after all, you do wear a little bit of it...

thanks for taking the time to read this. i hope to hear from you some time soon. will you be passing through western massachusetts at any point on your congaride? if so, then i hope to get a chance to meet you. if not, i'll follow your wanderings to and fro here on facebook.

until the next time, take care, ride safe and God bless.

smiles-
ladyleadfoot!!!

Wilbur Rocks!! So does Quality Foods

 My brother has been out of work the past few days so we put him on  a mission, and he is doing one heck of a job!!
For the upcoming Car Washes and barbecues being held at Steve Marshall Ford in Campbell River, on the 19th and 26th this month, we needed around 300 buns, dogs, and burgers.. Off he went to Quality Foods and by golly if they didn't donate the whole kit and caboodle!!! This is awesome. Now all we need is some onions, someone to cut them...lol some tomatoes, and cheese! of course the cook and a few extra hands to wash cars and help out selling our Breast Cancer items! If there is anyone reading this living close by, we would love your help.. Thanks in advance, and don't forget to come get your car washed and have some lunch.
Things are moving right along!!!

Band Potential Trainwreck donates their time to Show and Shine

Potential Trainwreck

Four very different people held together by the incredible rush of playing our brand of high energy rock music live

This band is from Nanaimo BC

They have graciously donated their time to our up coming Show and Shine in Nanaimo Aug14 . The big finale of the fund raiser 

Steve Marshall Ford

Steve Marshall Ford in Campbell River are letting us use their lot for a car wash and barbecue on June 19 and June 26 to help raise money for the Cause. They will supply all the soap and buckets and soap etc for the cars and actually said she would be there helping if she doesn't have to work that day. The great think about the 19th is they are having a big car sale to. So this could be big!!
For the barbecue they will supply all condiments and the barbecue. So now we are on the hunt for hot dogs and buns and paper plates. Of course we are looking for extra hands, and to help spread the word!!
So if you are out and about those days please stop by and if you feel like helping we could use you. Any ideas are always welcome.
Big thanks to Steve Marshall Ford for letting us use their lot!!

Draggie asking for help for Show and Shine!!!

Hey all, time is creaping up on us quickly. Before yall know it you will be on the road. I would like to get some input from the group as I cant run the show by myself and will need some helping hands the day of the event.

First off those in the north island area, can you please pass out the flyers to draw attention to the event. I have 2 types, the main pink 8x10 to hang up at businesses etc, and also a 5x7 size that I have copied in black and white to hand out to riders as you run into them at different places. It all helps to get the word out so that hopefully we will have a huge day.

Well you are out with posters, also see if you can hunt down door prizes for the show. I am collecting them but so far they are all on the south island, need more from up north. I have a donation request letter if you want a copy.

For either of the flyers or letter just send me a message and I will email it to you.

Now as for the day of the show, I am going to need a few hands to help out and if we have enuf people willing then we can all take a short period of time working the event but still be able to enjoy ourselves as well.

Please give me an idea of what you are willing to help out with. I will need:

Help at the registration table - collecting the entry fee, and registering the bike in the categories
50/50 ticket sellers
A judge or 2, that arent planning on entering their own bike
miscellaneous help as it may occur


Also anyone that can come early to help set up would be appreciated, as Im going to have my hands full.

Please let me know ASAP if and what you are willing to help with and if you are going to be there early or not so I can set some kind of schedule in order.

Thanks for the help and lets make this a huge finale for this event!

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Conga III Update

This past weekend my good friend Jenn Geeson and Len Redekopp hosted a Barbeque at the Movie Gallery in Mill Bay. Jenn has ridden in the past two Congas with me, as well as helping organize me and the Conga itself. She went out of her way organizing the BBQ to make it another huge success. When those two get together, they can put on a great event. On Sunday May 23^rd, we managed to raise close to $700.00 selling hot dogs, burgers and Breast Cancer items.

As you can see we had a great time doing it. The sea of pink rolled in slowly on pinked out bikes.  The riders themselves were dressed in anything from a neon pink wig and pink bra on the outside of their clothing, to full pink leathers, gloves, and boots.  We even had the guys join in wearing pink, from wigs to glasses and leis.  The bikes were from mild to wild so to speak.  Simple decorating of breast cancer ribbons on the tins and pool noodles wrapped around headlights and taillights to full blown Conga machines, that included flags, magnets, pink crystals stuck to every imaginable place, pink leather in the tassels and even pink sheepskins.  We left Jenn in charge of the orders and as usual Len was an awesome cook for the day.  They kept up with the orders and everyone was happy with the food, especially the combo burgers which had a wiener sliced in half on top.  The rest of this roving band of pink took to the highway to draw in the customers.  It was definitely traffic stopping to see this group in pink flagging down traffic.  There was also the introduction of a new Conga mascot who became known as Rozilla, that was so entertaining she almost caused a few accidents. 

Thanks so much to Jenn and Len for all their hard work!  She is way more than just a spirit rider this year!!  I would also like to say Thank You to Doug at the Movie Gallery – Mill Bay, for his space and support, Rory from M&M Meats – Duncan, for the burgers and dogs and also Dave from Save On Foods – Westside, for all of the buns.  Without you, all of this would have been impossible.

 A lot of the Island Riders came out to support this event. The first being the SCRC riding club from Victoria that got the coals going and the BBQ off to a great start.  We also had riders stop in from Port Alberni and even from the Mainland.  A lot of the gals riding in the Conga this year came out and some of us were meeting for the first time. Everyone got decked out in pink along with their bikes.

We have our very own Conga Photographer from Campbell River that came down for the day, Mike Goodman from MG Digital Art. He took many candid pre Conga shots of us while going about hustling up business and he will be making a DVD with all the pictures and donating a portion to the Conga Cause. After the BBQ, Mike followed the group to Whippletree Junction, known for its false front buildings to do a photo shoot of the Conga Chicks and their rides. With a small shower passing through, we thought it was going to end the chances of some photos, but the sun came back out and we found this great back alley courtyard with a fountain that we all parked in.  Each bike in front of a different store.  The merchants came outside to see what was going on and loved what we were doing, the riders in pink and the bikes.  One merchant spent the rest of the day with us taking her own set of pictures of everything that was going on and another we found out was a Breast Cancer Survivor herself and was so pleased that we were doing what we are.  Eventually we thanked Mike for his efforts and the gang said goodbye and split up to head to their own destinations.  Mike will be following the Conga as it leaves and stopping at each pick up place on the Island.  He will be filming us coming in and leaving and meeting us at the next stop. 

Jenn is also putting on the Grand Finale Show and Shine August 14 for when the Conga returns. This will be in Nanaimo at Timberlands Pub.  Be sure to mark it on your calendar. We are having live music, food, vendors, 50/50’s, all of the regular categories plus an extra PINK category!!  At the end of the day, besides the awards, we will be handing over a cheque to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region.  We are still looking for vendors and donations for the show, so if you are interested in being a vendor or have an item to donate for a door prize, please contact Jenn at dragonfyre@shaw.ca. 

If Sunday was just a sample of what this girl can pull off, then August 14^th ought to be fantabulous!

More exciting stuff in the works

Route from Wenatchee

Here it is!!!!! Thank you Biird for putting this together!!

Here is a link to the map:

http://tinyurl.com/3a8e2v4

Leaving July 3: From Wenatchee via hwy 2 across Washington to Superior. 302 mi – about 5 hours 10 mins

Highlights:

We would have time to spend at Cruisers in Couer d'Alene and make it an easy, full first day.

Leaving July 4: From Superior to West Yellowstone.  359 mi – about 6 hours 9 mins

If we got on the road early, we could do this and the breaks would be restful. imo.

Highlights:

Pintler Loop, a gorgeous road. Very very pretty and a famous Montana ride.

http://www.onesidedmatchups.com/pintler.html

Lewis and Clark Caverns (this may be something that takes more time than group votes for, but it is very neat and memorable.)

http://montanakids.com/things_to_see_and_do/state_parks/lewis_and_clark.htm

http://fwp.mt.gov/parks/visit/parkSiteDetail.html?id=281895

Ennis, MT has a great silver jewelry shop, Benji's and it is very cheap.

Earthquake Lake

Grizzly Bear museum in West for those interested

Eagles' Store for homemade fudge/chocolate shakes (the thing to do there)

Leaving July 5: From West Yellowstone to Cody.  178 mi – about 4 hours 17 mins (without side trip up Beartooth)

West Yellowstone thru park, lots of stops, go near Beartooth hwy, 

http://www.codywyomingnet.com/attractions/beartooth_highway.php

opt to go to summit or over of Beartooth if group wants, if not go directly to famous Chief Joseph Scenic byway to Cody. 

http://www.codywyomingnet.com/attractions/chief_joseph_scenic_highway.php

Getting to Cody allows some rest before Shell, and an early start to Shell if wanted. 

Leaving July 6 : From Cody to Shell.  68.2 mi – about 1 hour 13 mins

Cody has famous Buffalo Bill Museum, which houses five museums. I've been there and you could spend HOURS there. It is nothing short of amazing.

http://www.bbhc.org/museums/index.cfm   for a list of those museums.

If anyone wants to slip down to Thermopolis (1.25 hour) to soak in the famous hot waters of the Star Plunge, then they can easily do it. (world's largest mineral hot springs) Has big pools and slide

http://www.thermopolis.com/WebPage33.aspx

Leaving July 7: Shell to Cheyenne.  404 mi – about 6 hours 21 mins

We won't mess around, just get on the road.

Letter from Shell Wyoming

Just recieved this letter this morning. I think Shell Wyoming ROCKS!!!!!





Hi Flo,

I am writing to you on behalf of Al Martin at the Antler Inn.  We started discussing some things for advertising and getting the word out to a larger area and Al felt that getting a hold of you to make sure we go about this the right way in notifying papers and other businesses is best.  The nearby town's of Basin and Greybull are already getting excited for the party on July 6th.   But we would like to make the turnout as big as possible for you and your riders.

Some of our thoughts are contacting the Harley dealerships in Billings and Red Lodge.  Also we are planning to contact the papers in Cody, Billings and Sheridan about the upcoming event.  So my question to you would be the proper wording of the notifications.  Such as, I read that this is called the Conga III and it is a fundraising ride for breast cancer awareness.  Also, is there a place to go on FB (Conga III group?) that has the itenirary of the ride so that other local riders can join the "Conga line"?

Al also wanted to let you know that he has already scheduled a DJ for music as well as a beer wagon and a BBQ wagon for the food.  Al is also preparing to put up some kind of an auction or silent auction of donated items to also help raise more funds.  Any more ideas you may have will be very helpfull as everyone here in Shell is onboard, ready to help and of course party.

Best regards,

Fund-raising

With just over a month to go before the ride starts,  The Women Who Ride Conga III RIDE FOR BREAST CANCER, has already reached half their goal in fund raising. We have raised over $7,000.00 and our goal is $14.000.
The Conga III ride will be meeting in Cheyenne, Wyomming July 7-10/10


No one is more excited than me other than possibly my traveling partner and BC survivor Judy Snaith aka Fancypants. We have been working very hard the last few months at fundraising,and gathering our pink things, decorating our bikes and organizing the trip.


We made  little packages of Breast Cancer Items to give as token gifts when someone donates. We have been going to local establishments with these packets and coming home with a few hundred dollars. When time permits we go around to local businesses to ask for donations for some of our up coming events. There are a couple show and shines and barbecues to help raise funds.


We had a  Womens Weekend put on by 1st Officer Ruth Edwards of SCRC 394 brought in a whopping $1,000.00.
FACEBOOK has been an incredible networking tool. The friends and businesses all over USA and Canada have been donating items to the Conga BC Fund to auction off. Most of these are people we have not  met .
We have purchased other items like biker brooches, gloves, to sell with all proceeds going to the fund. Many facebook friends have mailed me items to auction off. I am over whelmed at the generosity of people I have never met before but are just following the story on facebook.


So far we have 50 confirmed riders mostly from the USA. Confirmed means they have paid $25 and receive  Conga III patch and the remainder goes to Breast Cancer. Some of us will be on the road for a full month. Some will only be riding a short ways or come out to say hello.


There are a couple Show and Shines Planned and the Grand Finale one on Aug 14, after everyone is home safe and sound. Jenn Geeson has worked very hard at planning these special event. She has organized one for this weekend in Mill Bay. Later we will have our photographer Mike Goodman take some professional shots out side of the unique false fronted buildings in Mill Bay and along the water. 


It is  only 40 days now before we hit the road, we are all getting pretty excited..Judy Snaith aka Fancypants is a Breast Cancer survivor so this trip means so much to her. She will be on the whole trip me, which will be a month. The only deadline we have is to be in Cheyenne on time. After Cheyenne we will be on the road for another 3 weeks fund raising.


Suggestions for those that have never done the Conga and fund raised on the road before. We are carrying token gifts to give to people to say thanks. If someone gives us $5 then we give a magnet or a pin to say thankyou. I found out from last year that it is  pretty easy to ask for money when you stop for gas or  food. Especially if you are all pinked out and someone smiles at you. My line is always..."Would you care to make a small donation to our cause??" Mostly everyone gives at least a dollar and it is surprising how many give a 20 dollar bill and say save the magnet for the next person.


If you make it fun and how could it not be when even the guys are in pink. Wilbur my brother, makes us lots of money with his pink hair. Even if you don't have a token gift to give, just a big thank you will work too.
I think we should have a little competition to see which Conga Line can raise the most money on the way to Cheyenne.

Cruisers Bar in Post Falls Idaho

Sheri, thank you for your willingness to “host” our Conga III lady riders on 4^th of July weekend.  We  plan to arrive in mid-afternoon on Saturday the 3^rd of July.  

We had such a great time at your establishment last year and are looking forward to doing it again!!

Thankyou Mill Bay Movie Gallery Mike Goodman Rory from M & M Meats

We everything is set. we have the location: outside of the Movie Gallery in Timmie's plaza, we have 150 burgers and 80 dogs at wholesale from M and M meats in Duncan, we have buns for all courtesy of Mir's boss in Victoria at Save on Foods. Personally we have BBQ and Tables to bring to set up on.


We are having a barbecue in Duncan this Sunday at Movie Gallery in Mill Bay

After that we will be having a  a photo shoot by our photographer Mike Goodman.Thank you to Doug at the Movie Gallery in Mill Bay
Rory from M & M Meats in Duncan
and Dave at Save On Foods Westside Village for all of their donations in making this a success!
We are hoping to raise a little dough for the Conga Cause once again. 
Oh, and thanks to the Dragon for organizing it!!

Looking Back

When I bought my first Harley Davidson from Ride Like a Pro in Hudson, Florida. Hudson is kitty corner across the continent from Vancouver Island where I live. Almost 6,000 miles if you go the scenic route. The original plan when I bought my Harley was to have it shipped. I was off in Mexico for the winter. As time got near I started thinking how cool it would be if I flew to Florida and met the Palladinos and all the girls on the Women Who Ride Forum that I had connected with since I became a new rider. All I had to do is mention that to my internet women friends and the enabling began. I had only been riding 2 years.

The camaraderie of bikers is truly amazing. These women from the forums both in Florida and Vancouver Island encouraged and enabled me. They quickly jumped in to offer there homes, fed me, rode with me, passed me along, like a baton, to get me home safely. I was literally treated like the Queen!!

The Palladinos took me into their home and put me through the RLAP course. Although I still had a long way to go, they felt I could handle the bike, hell I could even pick it up, thank goodness. I dropped my new bike five times over the 3 week trek home.  

Hence the name of the ride became the Conga dancing me across the continent doing the Conga only on Motorcycles. Each time I was passed on to the next group of riders, it was so hard to say good by. It was like we had know each other forever. I would wonder if the next group would be as nice as the last. Many asked me if I was scared. I can never once say I was scared from the people. I was worried maybe that I wouldn't live up to their expectations. Okay there was a few SCAREY times on the highway, like going through Death Valley in major wind and sand storms, dropping my bike do to weather and not being used to it,and of course tired, but an exhilarating tiredness. At times I didn't want to get on my new bike, and missed my old.

At the last minute, I decided to do it for a cause. Friends were paying me so much a state that I hit. Needless to say, I snagged the corners of a few extra with my new found friends. I raised $1,700 for Cancer in memory of my motorcycle instructor, Rod Wiseman.

It truly was an amazing trip and if I had died some where along the road, it would have all been worth it. Memories from the first Conga still dance through my head daily. I never rode one single mile alone. What a Conga Line!!

It has made me want to pay it forward in the biker community since the moment I arrived home. My life changed tremendously. I put my faith in humanity, I was an alone Canadian Rider, but never alone for moment. I love to help out a fellow biker in anyway that I can, from offering a bed, to meeting a new rider on the island of sharing what the Ride Like a Pro has taught me.
And so began the Congas...

Conga II started out to be a Reunion. I was going to fly there, visit and ride with the people that had treated me so kind....Get all those women together again talking about it and before long it's a full blown Conga Line, from Sea to Shining Sea!! We raised $12,000.00 for Breast Cancer. I met some of the most amazing people along the way that will be life long friends. Apparently again, I inspired some folk along the way.. One of our spirit riders who if fighting a different type of Cancer will be riding in the Conga III this year and she only got to riding after meeting the Conga line near the end of the trip in Wenatchee, WA Another life long friend. Most of them are.

Conga III was being discussed a few short months after the Conga II ended in June /09. Many gals from the forums had been Spirit Riders for the last two. The Congas got themselves quit a name and we had Spirit Riders all over the world. I would blog it at the end of every day and post lots of videos and clips of the adventures good or bad. I would come home to gifts and letters of how I had inspired so many women even their husbands. People were saying .... Where's Flo this morning. We hit the news in 4 states and raised $12,000.00

We are well underway, with rooms booked for a MIM (meet in the middle) in Cheyenne, Wyoming July 8,9 10/10!! We have already raised $5,000.00 between the Canadians and American sisters we have gotten to know over the internet.

It is all kind of scaring to me now!! It is growing in leaps and bounds and I am by no means an organizer of anything. It totally amazes me how many are coming and I freak that when we arrive there won't be enough to do.. I am so ready to let some one take it over. It has now become another dream, to have it continue annually not just for me but so many. I tried to convince the Women that someone else do it this year as my pocket book says I am crazy. They decided if if Flo wasn't going to be there, there would be no Conga... I am a committed Conga Chick asking for help. Not that I am not getting help, there is help all over the place. People are donating web sites, donations, advice, doing letters, but heck it almost seems I need staff!! lol

So in Cheyenne
It starts out as just a place to meet, and greet. Getting these Women Who Ride to actually meet in person that we have been talking to for years. Of course for a good cause which is for Breast Cancer as a lot of the gals are survivors or are fighting it. The problem that has happened as it grows.. is I don't know what the hell I am doing and need help.. but I just keep on keeping on, and going with the flow.

So if you think you would like to go with Flo and do the Conga III.

Start your own little Conga Line from where ever you live and grab your friends and start organizing now... Spread the word!! It sneaks up on you fast.
We will be arriving in Cheyenne, Wyoming July 8, 9, 10. Ride as far as you can or become a Spirit Rider. Help us in any way, by organizing, fund raising, donating items...
WHAT EVER... WE NEED YOU!!
These are memories that will last a life time. Not only does it make me proud of myself for stepping out of my comfort zone and doing that first Conga... Against ALL ODDS I might add! If you knew me like my family and closest friend anyway. It was HUGE for me. I met the most amazing ladies and their partners, saw some of the most incredible roads. I still pinch myself from time to time when I say out loud...I RODE ACROSS AMERICA TWICE! Mostly with internet friends. I want others to experience that, and they are going to. To say that I had something to do with that makes me proud once again, that I did make a difference.
FloWWR Conga III
Donation Site

Pretty Cool letter I recieve this morning!

Flo,

I came across you through your Women Who Ride Rock facebook page. You and
Doc are doing such awesome work and just wanted to share my current project
with you because it would mean so much to have your support.

As a female motorcycle rider I'm tired of hearing "women don't ride
motorcycles", so I started The Visibility Project to share the stories of
women who don't just sit around and watch the boys have fun.

This summer I'm traveling all over compiling footage for a feature length,
action packed documentary. I'm filming women motorcycle riders,
skateboarders, musicians, entrepreneurs, film makers, you name it... if it's
a story worth telling, I want to tell it.

I'm reaching out to like-minded people to make connections, collaborations,
and to help gain exposure for the project.

Please have a look at my website:
http://www.starkravingmadeleine.com

and our latest promo video (motorcycle riding!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaAtqWpHL-U

If it sounds like a project you can support, please share it in any way you
can.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. I'm always looking for interesting
women to film, as well as connecting with companies interested in supporting
the project.

Hopefully our paths will cross this summer! Please keep me informed about
the July ride as I'd love to find the resources to film such a positive and
energetic event! Keep up the good work!

Madeleine

Stark Raving Madeleinehttp://www.starkravingmadeleine.com
info@starkravingmadeleine.com

Help us fight back against a culture that says girls are accessories, that
says over 30 is too old, that perpetuates the myth of girls watch: boys do.

KEN "IRON MAN" KOSIOREK THE BAJA TURTLE

I woke up early this morning with pink my mind and the first posting I see is this on my profile page is a message from  Ken Kosiorkek  is this..............

 will be there to ride July 6-10 for you CONGA III Riders

Pink'Sta Leads with The Pink Hummer, Baja Turtle Picks up the Rear on my Bike

I will bring the San Diego riders from San Diego Harley Davidson up the 15 and the 210.

Will will go slow enough so anyone can stop to get gas/rest and then catch us.

Law Enforcement an...d Military and TRUCKERS are encouraged to ride with us

I am having a hard time believing it but am so damned  excited I want to yell it out. I am sure they would hear me all the way down in CA. This is huge and boy if people didn't know what he Conga was before, they sure will now.  Conga Convoy from California.. holy  how totally frickin cool is this??

I remember when I just started talking to Julie and Ken, it started over the Pink Hummer, the first time I saw it I visualized it leading the pack of bikes. Now usually a monstrosity of  machine like that would tail gun.. I visualized because it was pink and beautiful and so is the driver.. I visualized up front. We would certainly going to make a statement and know cage would mess with us because we had the biggest prettiest cage protecting us. Any way that was MY DREAM!!

As i am finding out lately dreams do come true, but it is like Ken told me when I  started talking with him about it.. Dream it, visualize it, want it...make it happen... Now I have to say these other words Ken said to me that make me smile... Get your staff together...delegate.. cover her costs, and she will come!!

I told him.. I am my own staff, I have friends helping me for sure, but costs.. those come out of my pocket and I am a starving barber in Campbell River. Now I thought at that time, well that is the end of that let it go Flo!!

Sir Ken the Iron Man who fly by in is un busy moments and continue to say stuff, like visualize..want it.. make it happen...

Julie would pop in and say different things like if when I posted about hitting the CR Radio station.. "Don't forget us Peons Flo"...lol Me being honored that either would take the time to talk to me.

Ken would fly by again and say something to the sort of i see Flo cutting hair on the go some where raising money for Breast Cancer.. Dang if I didn't go buy a pink cutting cape and going to pack my clippers and scizzors on the road to help raise funds.

He then posts funny stuff, like...CALLING ALL TRUCKER IT THINK WE GOT US A CONVOY.. Lol... so I go and add abunch for truckers to my FB.. . I typed in truckers.. long haulers, and got a few coming back saying do I know you??

Any way I have just finished my first cup of coffee this morning after getting my thoughts past my first post on Facebook...

THE PINK HUMMER AND THE IRON MAN ARE DOING THE CONGA!!! OMFG!!

LOOK OUT CANCER WILL TREMBLE WHEN IT HEARS THE CONGA COMING!!!!

PINK HUMMER GETTING READY TO CONGA

I hope I am not getting my over enthusiastic self by posting this.. Things are looking pretty good, that it might happen the the Pink Hummer, Julie and the gang from Baja 500 could be joining the Conga Line from California. Tomorrow we should find out for sure!! She is waiting to see if her big sponsor comes through. At least she has her gloves and ready to rumble if we get the go ahead!!
What a freeking honor that would be not to mention, the attention she would atrack to  get the awareness out there!! Can't wait to meet these peopl!!

Womens Weekend Ukulet SCRC 394

Here is Dr. Ruth and Fancypants. Dr. from 394 SCRC put the weekend together. All proceeds from the raffles were being donated to the Conga Ride for Breast Cancer. Miss Fancypants in the pink is my friend, and survivor and her and I have had so much fun getting ready to do the whole Conga for a month on the road to raise awareness and money for the Breast Canceer. Ruthie is first office of SCRC  394, she had told us earlier the money was going to the Conga, so we got together all our pinky blingy things.

As we were out doing  our scavenger hunt for the weekend we stopped in at the co-op and of course asked for a donation for our Womens weekend fundraiser. Here they are the clerks told us to go shopping and spend $50.00 We also stopped at the liquor store and thought what the heck, we are finding it is easy to ask where ever you go. Especially in pink. We got another 3 tshirts.

All in all from just the Womens Weekend we raised well over $600.00. Later we went to the bar for dinner. Fancy and I walked around with our BC Magnets and collected another $200.. Not one table turned us down, it was amazing!!

On our way home we stopped for the closing of the Frontiersman Pub in Coombs. Just before we left, we walked around and collected another $200.00 in a very short time. So it was a very eventful weekend of fundraising and fun.. $1,000.00 and lots of laugh