Billy Lane’s Sons of Speed by Miserable George

Well, here it is…Bike Week, 2019…thought it would never get here!!

For ME, this means action at NSB Speedway, in the form of Sons of Speed Old Time Motorcycle Racing. Billy Lane created this type of competition several years ago, and it is growing into something serious!!! It involves Board Track type bikes, some as old as 100 years!!

The speeds aren’t really excessive, but, it’s the thought of these historic machines still able to roar around a racetrack, and, roar they do!! There are 3 basic classes: Stock 45”, Stock 61”, and HOT 61”.

Unfortunately, in the stock 61” class, Ken Curtis nipped the wall going into turn 4, and went down. Luckily, he was OK( according to the info I got).

Of course, the girls are getting into it too; there were 4 active lady riders out there today: Jody Perewitz, Brittney Olsen, Roxie Hanna, and, Shelly Rossmeyer Pepe. No lady winners this time out, but, they rode hard, and very competitive.

The weather was good…warm, with high clouds, making for good racing conditions! The winners, (as I got it) were:

45”…Billy Applegate;
61” Josh Owens;
hot 61” Billy Applegate.

If we made any mistakes, we’re certainly sorry. OK Gang, we’ll see ya at Biketoberfest in Oct.

Miserable George

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LEATHERNECKS MC 2019 by Miserable George

We had just gotten wind of this event about a week ago, and,

knowing of the Leathernecks MC’s reputation of throwing a GOOD party….well we checked it out, and certainly were NOT disappointed…!

As always, the food and liquids were top notch, along with a new pop-corn machine, and of course…the infamous BIKE-WASH GIRLS!!!! Elle and Elisha were busy all during the party time…hey, I even had MY HEMI washed…! Folks, when you hear of a Leatherneck’s gig…make sure you don’t miss it….these men are primo!!! Thanks for your hospitality, Leathernecks, and let us know when the next event comes up. Ride safe everyone, and stand up for your country…

Miserable George

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Warlocks of Brevard….Valentine’s Day Massacre by Miserable George

Unlike the event of 90 years ago, in Chicago’s North Side, there was peace and Brotherhood at the Warlocks of Brevard clubhouse in Cocoa, Fl., on Feb. 9, 2019. Despite the intermittent rain, a nice crowd turned out, most of them riding…!!! Lots of good food, and a cute bar-maid certainly helped to raise the comfort level of the group. If you wanted to, there was a make-shift fire container outside to warm you up…!! All in all, a pleasant way to spend a rainy evening…!!! Thank you, Warlocks of Brevard for your hospitality…

Miserable George

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COCOA WARLOCKS MC..37 years!!! By Miserable George

It was my pleasure, on January 12, 2019, to be invited to the Cocoa Warlocks’ 37 year Anniversary Party at the clubhouse in Cocoa, Fl. I got there a little after 7PM, and the place was just about parked full…!! Despite the chilly weather, bikes lined both sides of the street by the CH…!! The cooks were busy out front, cooking up goodies on a large grill, while inside, a huge crowd was doing their best to partake of the burgers, salads, pork, sausage, and many different kinds of sweets…cookies, cake, etc…!! It was all barmaid, Gina, could do to keep the cold ones coming…!!! All the ingredients of a damn good party!!! Several WMC Chapters were present, as well as out-of-townwers; I met a bunch of Bros and Sisters whom I hadn’t seen for quite awhile. All in all, a nice way to spend a few hours. My congratulations to the Chapter, and best wishes indeed to the Warlock Nation. Thanks for having me…

Miserable George

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BIKE DAY at POST #1 by Miserable George

It had been quite awhile since I had hit Bike Day at Legion Post#1, on US#1, just north of Titusville Fl. Although a bit on the cool side, the weather wasn’t really too bad, and it made for a nice turn-out of scooter ridin’ bros and sisters. The food was something different: 3 BIG tacos for $6…your choice of beef or chicken…you add the fixin’s. I gotta say, they filled me up!!! The band, “Mid-life Crisis” was pounding out the sounds, with a few cute female vocalists…even had some shufflers out there…warming up I guess!! The usual 50/50, and a “Basket of Cheer” drawing made some riders pretty happy.

We’d especially like to thank POST #1 for their contribution to our(OSB magazine) cause!!! A big help…thanks again…!! I left there with a full stomach and a smile on my face…the results of a really nice party!!! Remember our troops, and stand up for your country!!!

Miserable George

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CHRISTMAS TIME at H&D ROADHOUSE by Miserable George

Even though a cold snap had blown into our area, a few brave souls actually rode to the annual Christmas celebration at H&D Roadhouse, in Merritt Island, FL. A nice, cheery crowd attended to partake of the live band…”The All-star Band”, plus the fabulous food, cooked up by owner, Harry Vigliano and his buddy, Scott, plus, some donated goodies. Hey…all delicious!!! Virtuoso sax-man, Jay Mollica sat in with the band for a few numbers, and by the way…Jay hauled his horn in on the back of his bike!!! All in all, it was (as always) a heart warming get-together. A BIG thanks to Harry, Deb, and ALL the H&D crew and friends for making this a joyous party…ValGal and I enjoyed it to the MAX!!! From all of us at OSB Magazine, and H&D Roadhouse…Merry Christmas and a Happy and Joyous New Year…GOD bless you all….

Miserable & ValGal

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Wreaths Across America…2018 by Miserable George

Despite a very dismal weather day in Brevard County,

the Wreaths Across America event at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, on Sat., Dec. 15th., was a tremendous success!!

A huge crowd made their way from the out-lying parking areas, to the center of the activities, to witness the delivery of the MANY wreaths by a large semi truck, escorted by the Patriot Guard Riders…very inspirational…!! There was the Presentation of the Colors, several talks by military dignitaries, and the singing of the National Anthem by a sweet teenage girl, delivery of the Special Commemorative Wreaths by a horse drawn carriage, and Taps to end the program. All this, during a nagging drizzle, which thankfully ended as the folks began placing the wreaths on the graves.

I saw many tears among the participants, but I believe for many, it brought at least SOME closure…GOD bless our military…both living, and those who have crossed over…this is truly a very inspirational event…

Miserable George

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The MOB-For the Kids by Miserable George

Saturday, Dec. 15th., started out rainy and miserable, but, as the day progressed, the weather DID improve somewhat to the point of…”no rain”…!!

ValGal and I met up at the MOB’s clubhouse in Melbourne, where the live band “Cowboyz N Alianz” was already jammin’, and the aroma of fresh food wafted out of the clubhouse, mixed with the giggles of the many pretty babes trotting around the yard…hey, party ingredients , if you ask me!!!!Not to mention the lovely GINA, manning the inside bar. “Animal” had a hand in cooking today…his special brand of potatoes were sensational!!! Lots of sweet goodies too…if…yer into that!!! I’m NOT!!!

This event was staged to acquire toys for the kids of downed Brothers, as well as other local little ones in the area, and by the looks of the pile on the sign-in table, it was a success!!

As always, we wanna thank all the WMC Bros and Sisters who helped to make our day an enjoyable one.

Remember our vets, and, stand up for your country!!!

GOD Bless America!!!!

Miserable & ValGal

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Shriners Toy Run 2018 by Valgal

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TOY RUN….2018 by Miserable George

Dec. 2, 2018 dawned bright and mostly clear…a bit cool in the early hours, but, warming up FAST…perfect riding weather. AND, ride they did…

well over 500 machines…laden with goodies for the less fortunate kids of Brevard County.

They assembled at Merritt Square Mall, right in front of Macy’s huge store…we thank you Macy’s for THAT!!! We made the rounds to the strains of some old-time country music, provided by a mobile DJ.

I left a few minutes ahead of the main body, to secure a spot along the route to the ending point…Post #1, just north of Titusville.

There was no police escort this year, so I had to capture increments of the column as it was broken up by traffic lights along the way. I got my shots from almost ½ mile away, with my long lens, on a high spot on 405 near US#1. The column came into view as it topped the 405 Draw Bridge.

Then, it was on to American Legion Post #1…! By the time I got there, the bikes were all parked…on just about every available square foot of property at #1…a fabulous sight indeed!!

Many vendors of all kinds, 2 live bands, Doc Holiday, and the friendliness of the staff at Post #1. Many toys were collected, so a bunch of kids will have a Merry Christmas!! There was an auction, and of course…the 50/50 drawing.

Folks, by this time, this old boy was bushed!! We’d like to offer our thanks to the entire staff of Post #1…you people are 2nd. to none, and to all the countless folks who pitched in. Special thanks go to Space Coast Motorcycle Alliance and Robin Bailey for a flawless day. Maybe this was “step #1” to getting things back to where they were in the “old days”. As long as we keep getting the cooperation we got on Toy Run Sunday this year…this event will thrive, as it certainly must, to keep our future leaders(the kids) happy.

We thank GOD for a safe day, and for the fabulous weather.

Hey, remember our vets and fighting men and women all over the world, and…stand up for your country!!!

GOD bless you all….
Miserable George & ValGal