My brother, Paul is coming to visit in about two weeks. Last year we had a great time riding motorcycles and visiting historic sites such as the count courthouse in Lincoln, where a bullet hole remains in the wall that Billy the Kid put there. We even did some metal detecting in White Oaks. This year we are hoping to visit Tombstone, AZ.
Here is my 2009 Suzuki Boulevard S40, commonly called the "Savage." I bought it about two years ago and it is my first motorcycle. My son, Seth, rides with me occasionally. In town it gets about 56 - 59 miles a gallon and on the highway it usually hits about 63. For a first bike or an "around town" cruiser I highly recommend it. When I first got it I had the dream of taking it from Alamogordo to St. Louis. I have since reconsidered this as that would definitely be a hard ride. I may be taking it to Tombstone AZ near the end of July. My brother is planning on going with me on his Suzuki as well.
FREEDOM: There is definitely a sense of freedom on a bike. No one can truly understand the man who puts wheels on his heels until they take their first ride. The motorcycle has become a part of American culture. All kinds of people are bikers...from the big tough guy in the leather vest to the grandmother next door. It's a common bond, a connection if you will between people. The first time I took this bike to the gas station - just to get a bag of ice, I ran into a man named Roger Felker and several of his friends. I think they could tell I was a newbie. They invited me to go on a ride with them and I took them up on the offer some weeks later. It was beautiful. If you don't have a bike...get one. It may not be for everyone but if you even think it might be for you it probably is. It's a wonderful American experience. It's a temporary escape from worries, troubles, and stress. It's a journey into the world you live in. One of my early reasons for becoming a police officer and later a police chief was without a doubt Jack Lord who played Steve McGarrett in the original CBS television series Hawaii Five-0. The show began in 1968 and continued for 12 years. From what I understand Jack Lord owned half the show and it made him very very wealthy.
The character he played, Steve McGarrett was the relentless, upright and honest head of the fictitious Hawaiian State Police unit called "Five-0"- which later became the urban alert and message for "flush it now - the cops are here!" I remember hearing the call of "Five-0" often when I walked into the wing of a housing unit back in my days of being a correctional officer. I recently came across this check and was able to acquire it. It was made out to Wang Chong and on the back it is stamped "Chong Dry Cleaning" It was written on February 23, 1962, six years before Hawaii Five-0! It now resides in Studio 312! 1. I was born at a very young age. 2. During my college years I regularly cooked pizzas for Rock musician Bob Segar (I love that Old Time Rock And Roll). 3. I’m a certified law enforcement instructor in 7 different areas. 4. I created a technique for drug interdiction that is still in use by several law enforcement agencies. 5. I was a police officer for nearly 15 years and a police chief for 4 years. 6. I was on the “Major Case Squad” - Missouri’s version of a state Bureau of Investigations. 7. I am a certified Radar and Laser instructor...which means if I get a speeding ticket there is a good chance I can beat the wrap by asking just a few pertinent questions...But I won’t if I’m guilty. 8. I was once stalked by a woman with a camera who was trying to get a picture of me in uniform eating a doughnut. Have you ever tried to hide a whole doughnut in your mouth? It isn't easy. 9. I play guitar, keyboard and played drums in high school. 10. I have produced several gospel albums for myself and two for other artists. 11. I have a syndicated radio show that airs 43 times a week on 13 different radio station. - The Jason Curtman Show” 12. I have another radio show that airs 7 times a day—’The History File” 13. I love my ROKU and Netflix. 14. My favorite all time movie is “Frequency” 15. I am a huge fan of Jack Lord. Probably not as big a fan as Jack Lord was. 16. I love Oldies Music and Old Time Radio artist (Jack Benny, Lone Ranger, etc) 17. Contrary to popular belief, I do not live in a van down by the river—It’s a trailer out in the desert . 18. I know two recipes. One is for a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and the other one isn’t. 19. When people ask me how I’m doing I usually respond “Superbly fantastic” or “Nothin’ but fine!” 20. I love to ride my motorcycle. I hate getting off of it...especially the hard way. 21. I have a weird hobby of collecting Facebook friends who are related to historical characters or are celebrities in their own right. 22. I was once voted MAN of the year by a town in Southeast Missouri. 23. I’m a licensed HAM / Amateur radio operator—KD0CIJ is my call sign. 24. I love history! 25. My son and I own two guinea pigs. One of which likes to play video games..Her name is Charlie. The other one is “Sammy.”
I took these pictures earlier tonight (5/13/14) while pulling a pork steak off the grill. Great night and a beautiful moon!
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