SOLO!

Yes my ride is a solo ride, all by myself, no passenger or support vehicle. But let me explain my reasons for making this a solo journey. My ride is in Honor of and Memory of everyone that deals with cancer, although these people have wonderful husbands and wives, friends and family, THEY are dealing with cancer SOLO. I can't even begin to know what they think or feel when they first hear the words" you have cancer"! or when they go for treatment, or sitting alone at home or in the car. Whatever I deal with on my trip will be nothing compared to all that! So my ride is honoring every single Woman, Man or Child who deals with SOLO.
Yes, I will have riders along the way that will ride some of the miles with me, and places to stay, friends to greet me. What happens on the road and when I sit at night, or rest along the way and every time I start my engine and click into 1st gear (and as Willy Nelson sings about "On the Road Again"), I will be riding Solo. If you have ever ridden a motorcycle you know that every mile you are watching traffic, reading the road, looking at road signs and again watching traffic!! That's a long mental Ride. Now if you know someone with cancer just LOVE and SUPPORT them! This is what I can do, so Love me and Support me. Thank You!

Cowboy UP!

Good morning, Rodeo tonite! 4hers and their dogs have a fun day @ the fair, they will be trying Rally with their dogs.. Good Luck and have fun. I will not be there, I have a carpet job that has to be finished today. See you @ the fair.

Fair Time

3 days of the fair.. 4H members all finished great! More after the fair.

MY FAMILY, MY FRIENDS AND MY COUNTRY

It's Friday ! Everyone enjoy ur weekend. I will not have a lot to say until after the fair is over, my mind has gone to the kids and dogs and getting the show "on the road"!, so to say.. Support continues to come in from all over the US, WOW I am very proud to have a great family and a wonderful group of FRIENDS. THANKS EVERY ONE FOR ALL YOUR WELL WISHES AND SUPPORT!!

Don't speak without something to say!

"Better to be thought of as a fool, then to speak." Well I have not had much to say, have been really busy with 4H and the fair coming up. Last minute training, Meetings and skillathon last nite. Good Luck to all the Dogs and their 4h owners. See you at the Fair! Think Pink.

CancerSUCKS!

One Month to go, I will be riding for cancer awareness (not that people not know), but to raise awareness that cancer affects every single person , whether it is Family, friend or loved one.
My ride will honor: Beth Holtz Palermo, Lisa O'Malley, Patti Baumgartner, Doris Kramer, Dondalene Webb, Chris Zoeller, Adalyn Lutz,Cindy Rossi, Carolyn Harper, Sue Wittdon, Denny Bobcock, and Jack Johnson.
In Memory of: Raymond Swetlin, Sue Lorenz, Mary Camarato, Bob Schlick, Helen Holtz Gallagher, Christine Holtz, Kate Holtz, Carley, Maureen Friel Holtz, Marj Cashin, Betty Moyer Brickner, Robert "Scooty" Ranker and Kenny Abbott.

Every one of these people will be on a list that I will read out load everyday before I get on my motorcyle and carry with me to remind me of the loved ones that know cancer so very well!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Laura 'LORDY LORDY LAURA NOT FORTY SHE IS FIFTY FIVE, AARP now!

Kick back weekend

Good morning World. Not much today, I am getting ready for the fair and going thru all my traveling things to get ready for 5000 miles and 3 weeks living off my Yamaha 1600 out of saddle bags. Enjoy your weekend and ride safe..

Kids and Dogs

It's Friday! Fair time is revving up for my 4h students and myself. In 9 days the dog show will be almost finished, some last minute training,posters to be finished and let the Judging begin!! A little about my involvement in 4H, I have been an advisor for 27 yrs, 24 officially. I would have NEVER guessed that kids and dogs would mean SO much to me. When I had moved to Michigan for 4yrs, one of the things I missed the most, besides my family, was the Kids and 4H! I have had the privilege of getting to know a lot of families, Parents and their children. I have even started to teach my 4h students children!That's along time.I am the Godfather to Kalene, who is a daughter to 2 of my former 4h students. Even to the point of the 4H students are now my dog show judges, Thanks Jenny and Erika! So to ALL of my 4H families and their Kids and their Children and maybe their Children, as I signed Jenna's paper, "Live Life" Erika and William and your family, Miss you all..

Don't wait do it now.

Last evening I went to My Uncle Dons to visit him and my aunt Linda. I really enjoyed the time talking and getting the up date on my cousins, WOW have I missed a lot. The Moyer side of my family was always close to me and I miss the family reunions. 10 in my fathers family, that equals alot of aunts and uncles and cousins! Miss my Dad the most.. The reason for the title "don't wait, do it now" is the last time I saw my Uncle Don, he said stop over and see me and I said I would.. But I could not remember where he lived, so thanks to FaceBook I am friends with my cousin Brenda, his daughter, and she gave me directions. So went I knocked on his door I could tell Uncle Don and Aunt Linda were surprised!! My point in all this is , if you ever lost a friend or family member and said to yourself "I was going to" or "wish I would have done that"! Do it now, Don't wait.... Thanks Uncle Don for all the memories!

Publish Post

Places on my way, I will be kickin off my ride in Ironton Oh, why?, well Family first! My Mother was from Ironton. I have a LOT of family still living there who are very dear and mean the world to me. I had 4 aunts die of cancer in Ironton, one cousin who is a Breast cancer survivor and at one point in my life I lived and worked there.Many fawn memories, learned to ride Grandpa Holtzs horse, fell off the pony, got lost up in the hollow,rode my motorcycle w/ cus Bill and had my apartment catch on fire!, all things for a reason. They taught me how to chew tobacco and turn GREEN,Bad shit man!Thanks BILL. Lived with cousin Sue and her family, Cousin Bill and his family, so I have alot to be Thankful for. Thanks Dee for all your support! Love you all!!!

Thoughts become things!

People have asked me," How did you come up with the idea to do the ride for a cure?" Well, the honest truth is the idea came to me while I was sleeping. The more good you do for this world, the world will give back to you. Some call it Karma, I call it "power of attraction" and just being thankful for who or what I have in my life.
I have a good day everyday with family and friends all around me! Everyone has been so supportive, There is so much good in my life now that I want to give back!
As I continue to talk about the purpose of my ride, you will hear me refer to my "Brothers". My brother died as a infant, his name is John. I never had the opportunity to know him since he was born before me, so when I speak of my "brothers" it will be my male friends that are like family to me-- Cowboy, Boesy, Bobby, BooBoo, Marty, Tripod, Buns, Charlie C, Rick, Terry, Tubby, Jake and Frog, Bonehead too and of course my Bro's- in- law Jerome, Ron and David. My "Brothers" include anyone that has affected my life or I have Riden with. As the T-shirt says, "Brotherhood of Bikers!" Thanks cousin Bill Brown for the biker life style..
Love u all! And if I have missed any one, well its early in the morning.

Great weekend!

Spent this past weekend with family and friends. Was in Cleveland at Ray Swetlin's graduation party this past weekend. My sisters all got home from their vacation in the OuterBanks safely!! I'm going to hit some golf balls today and have lunch with my sister, Barb.

39 days until I leave for a very LONG and emotionally important ride for me. Recently, I met Adalyn Lutz, who instantly inspired me. She is a 2 year old battling cancer and will WIN!! I put her on My Honor list and I will carry a picture of her sitting on my motorcycle the entire ride so as to never forget who makes my world and this ride possible. Every person that touches our lives make us who we are! A special thanks to everyone who have given me permission to place their name or a loved one's name on my list. You are ALL important to me and your families. Carpe Diem!

Family

Today I will tell you about my Sons.. I have 3 wonderful, thoughtful,caring adult sons.. all of who have giving me joy of being a father, Cory, Josh and Chad. They have heard many times" You look like your Dad!", they just smile and say "heard that before" I am proud to claim them as my sons!! It does not get any better than this.. They support me in all my endeavors, whether its Training wild crazy police_protection dogs, Racing and raising Sled dogs,4hkids w/their dogs, installing floorcovering,riding my motorcycle, moving out of state and or traveling, they are always behind me . Love you Guys, DAD...

Family and Friends

WELL 44 DAYS AND COUNTING DOWN! As the days leading up to my leaving I would like to talk about my ride and the people for which I am riding for.. First off my Sisters, I lost my Mom was I was 4 yrs old and was raised my wolfs, no really if not for my 4 sisters and I was the youngest, I would not be the Man I am today! I hve always been a adventurist, from a bike cycle accident,car accident , motorcycle accident,hit my a car walking across the street, and a dog sled accident they were always there 4 me.. Yes they shake their heads when they hear about the next thing I'm doing but I hear "thats my brother" Thanks for your support Barb,Jane,Janet and Judy, All my Love and Respect!

46 days to go

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July! Took a ride to Lake Erie today and had lunch in Port Clinton- just enjoying the great weather and the good company. Grateful that I live in a country where I am free to go where I want and live my own life.

RedWhiteandBlue.. These colors DON'T Run.. Ride safe Brothers and Party safe everyone! Everybody above ground started the day on a GREAT place.. RidePink!

48 days. Enjoyed fireworks in Columbus last nite.. We are Free Americans because of all who have served, Thank You!! A special thanks to my Mother and Father, both US Army Vets (WorldWar 2).. Stay safe and Free this Holiday

RedWhiteandBoom

49 days till GO! Holiday weekend, everyone have a safe and fun 4th of July. All of you Travel safe.. Got that Sis!

50 Days till my Ride

50 days until my ride starts. The overwhelming support from, family, friends, well-wishers and riders from coast to coast is inspirational. Even though the purpose of my ride is personal, I can feel it touches a personal note in so many others as well. Tonight I'll be at Bike Night at Carmie's with my son, Josh, so stop on by so we can share stories of the road.