WOW Wolvie 2008 Ride-In

Wolvie's home!!!

2008-07-01T21:15:00.002-04:00

Just wanted to let you all know Wolvie is home! He has had a fantastic journey and had lots of stories to tell about his adventures. I will post the last set of pictures and adventures with the wonderful ladies of Massachusetts when I return from the Ride-In. In the mean time those of you attending the Ride-In will get a chance to meet Wolvie and see a photo blurb of his adventures, including the latest pics of Massachusetts.
Thanks to all who participated and helped make his adventures great!!
See you in Boyne Falls!!
Anne

Wolvie's adventure in Texas

2008-06-05T09:46:00.002-04:00

We the Bling Bling Chic’s were invited to have a booth out at Texas Motor Speedway for a Road Show with RV’s, Boats, Motorcycles and Cars. We used this event for recruiting new WOW members.

We were out there Saturday & Sunday in May and had a great time. Pictured are in the yellow and then to the right: Patricia Koch, Dennis Kirkpatrick, Suzan Medley, Vicki Redinger, Carol Kirkpatrick, Juanita Winters and on the table is Wolvie!

Thank you for sharing Wolvie and I hope he continues on to the Ride-In, we’ll see him there!

Where's Wolvie??

2008-05-30T11:43:00.001-04:00

Word on the street is that Wolvie is on his way east. Keep posted to find out where he will be next :)
Anne

ERC Finished!!!

2008-05-30T11:41:00.001-04:00

Wolvie earned his MN Motorcycle Safety Center pin by completing the ERC class

TC member discussing what they learned during the class

ERC Class con't

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More TC members on the course doing exercises

ERC Class in the Twin Cities

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Wolvie on the chair watching the members staging prior to the first exercise

Jeanette Jordan, Twin Cities member waiting with Wolvie while other TC members are on the course doing a exercise

ERC Class in the Twin Cities

2008-05-30T11:37:00.002-04:00

On Saturday May 24th Wolvie attended an Experienced Rider Course. A member of the Twin Cities chapter is a State Instructor and arranged the class for the chapter.

Group picture of the members with Wolvie getting ready to start the course

Minnesota

2008-05-30T11:35:00.000-04:00

Wolvie on the bike and ready to get on down the road (nice Vulcan! - Anne)

Minnesota

2008-05-30T11:34:00.000-04:00

Group shot at Lake Pepin

Minnesota

2008-05-30T11:33:00.000-04:00

Wolvie is reading a Historical marker for Lake Pepin. This is where the St. Croix and the Mississippi rivers come together.

Wolvie's adventure in Minnesota

2008-05-30T11:00:00.001-04:00

Wolvie is checking out a possible stop.

Wolvie's adventure continues in Minnesota!!

2008-05-30T10:57:00.001-04:00

Wolvie was up early on Saturday May 17th. Ready to go with a small group of Twin Cities members to do a pre-ride for a future club ride. At this point who knew what sort of adventure Wolvie was going to have.

Wolvie's where abouts...

2008-05-19T21:50:00.002-04:00

I've had many questions on Wolvie's where abouts. He is now in Minnesota hanging out with the chapter there. It took him awhile to get there, but he had a great time in Texas. We are still waiting for reports and pictures, but I heard he went on a few rides and a sporting event with the ladies there.
You should see some pictures soon.
Anne

Lone Star state welcomes Wolvie!

2008-03-31T19:00:00.002-04:00

Word on the blog is that Wolvie has made it to Texas to visit the Bling Bling Chics and is spending some time with our board of trustee member, Mickie Casey. We are awaiting pictures which should follow soon. Hopefully Wolvie will escort Mickie to Nebraska for the April BOT meeting. Should be fun!!
Anne

From Cool Lady Cruisers of Tennessee

2008-03-18T21:18:00.001-04:00

He will help me with Easter baskets tonight and then crawl back in his crate for the next piece of his trip.
Sunday Wolvie rode with some of the Scenic City Motorcycle club and the Chattanooga Cool Lady Cruisers. We rode to the top of Monteagle and ate at a little Mexican Restaurant. Spring is just starting to break here so Wolvie was able to enjoy budding trees and newly greening trees from his perch on Susan's RoadKing. He sported his new Cool Lady Cruiser patch for the trip!
We returned through the NW corner of Alabama back to Tennessee--A little cool on top of the mountain but there were no complaints--we were riding in March!!!!
We hope Wolvie enjoys the rest of his trip and look forward to seeing him again in Michigan!

Joanne Peek, Chapter Director

Wolvie's adventures in Tennessee

2008-03-18T21:16:00.000-04:00

Wolvie returns to TN after touring GA AL: Our ride took us up over Monteagle Mountain then back to Chattanooga via Alabama and Georgia. This sign is on the AL/TN border. Left to right are: Joanne Peek (holding Wolvie), Lynda Hackney, Lynn Hash, Susan Johnson, Susan Giacomozzi and Tilly Keith.

Wolvie's adventures in Tennessee

2008-03-18T21:15:00.001-04:00

Wolvie ready to ride TN turnsa: Wolvie is strapped in ready to ride on the back of Susan Johnson's 2002 Road King.

Wolvie's adventures in Tennessee

2008-03-18T21:12:00.002-04:00

Wolvie lunches with Cool Lady Cruisers: Tilly Keith, Susan Johnson, Joanne Peek (holding Wolvie), Susan Giacomozzi, Lynn Hash and Lynda Hackney.

Wolvie's in Tennessee

2008-03-13T21:52:00.000-04:00

Just got word that Wolvie has made it to Tennessee. Apparently it's in the 70's and he's gonna go riding soon :)
Anne

Wolvie goes yachting in SC

2008-03-07T15:08:00.001-05:00

After his trek to the base, he took a little tour of the waterfront park and the Marina down town. He took to the water like a duck to a pond, demonstrating his ability to tie sailor's knots and secure a yacht to the dock. He also got in a little sunbathing on deck and directed some brass polishing and deck swabbing by his crew! And once back on land, he made a close inspection of a giant anchor that an old ship left lying around on shore...wow...that must've been a really big boat!

We apologize for the length of his stay here in Beaufort, but we were just trying to show him a good time. We hope that he continues to enjoy his journeys as much as we enjoyed having him here!

Wolvie visits the Marines in SC

2008-03-07T15:04:00.001-05:00

Wolvie visits the Marines in SC

2008-03-07T14:58:00.003-05:00

Wolvie's Beaufort, S.C. adventures have come to an end, and he is on his way to Tennessee! While he was here, he got to go play on the fighter jets at our Marine Corps Air Station. He was sooooo happy to NOT have to get a G.I. haircut, too! (And instead of a tattoo of the Marine Corps eagle, globe and anchor, he got one of his ears pierced instead!)

South Carolina day at the DMV

2008-03-04T21:33:00.002-05:00

WOLVIE awaits his driving test results

Wolvie is settling in to check his test scores on the monitor

South Carolina day at the DMV

2008-03-04T21:32:00.003-05:00

Wolvie sits on the hood of a SC State Troopers car

inside the SC State Trooper's car

South Carolina day at the DMV

2008-03-04T21:30:00.002-05:00

Wolvie is showing you the sign outside the SC DMV Motor Vehicles Services building

South Carolina day at the DMV

2008-03-04T21:28:00.004-05:00

SC DMV Motto: HIGHWAYS OR DIEWAYS...the CHOICE IS YOURS

Wolvie is still pouring over his written exam

Wolvie is absorbed with reading his test questions in his booklet

South Carolina day at the DMV

2008-03-04T21:25:00.002-05:00

Wolvie is getting a close look at the Red Outline margins of the test course outside the DMV.

Wolvie is filling out his application to test for his SC DMV License

Wolvies made it South Carolina!

2008-01-28T13:30:00.000-05:00

I met with the GA/Lina gals yesterday at a BBQ place in Santee, and got this baby!!!!!
Wolvie was so glad to get out of that box!!! He "wolfed" down some delicious BBQ ribs, pulled pork, and homemade pickles, along with fresh pork skins!!!! And he LOVES Sweet Tea!!!!
Since the weather was so cold, and rainy at times, he was limited to riding in a "cage"....much to his chagrin, he wanted to be on the back of a bike with some Babe!!!!!
As we drove the 2 hours back to Beaufort, Wolvie and I got acquainted.....I heard his tall tales, and can he ever spin some yarns!!!! A member's husband drove 3 of us to the Sweatman's BBQ place in Santee,SC in a big, new, pretty red Chevy Silverado....Wolvie just was content to DRIVE, looking at chics, scenery, and all. Once we returned to Beaufort, as we passed the Marine Corps Air Station, he wanted to get out and fly in one of the FA18 Hornets....I said I would TRY to get him a ride in one....
once we got to my house, he met my 4 dachshunds....and they really wanted to get him down to their level to play...lol..
Anyway, he came in, met the gang, pottied, got some cold drink, and off to bed...where he is STILL sleeping!!! Lazy Cooter.....I said he could "lounge" all day today, and get rested up, for we have some wild times in store for him!!!
Just wanted to update you on Wolvie...we feel so "honored" to meet a distinguished gentleman, and he is so very polite, does NOT talk back, is potty trained, and he is a "cheap date"....the Lowcountry B.R.A.T.S. will show him some good ole Southern hospitality, for sure!!! I am thinking I may send him on to the Tennessee gals next....just know he is in good hands here....lol....Donna...CD Lowcountry BRATS

Wolvie’s Adventures in Augusta Continued

2008-01-28T13:27:00.000-05:00

Due to the cold weather and all of the riding around, Wolvie was a tad tired after this and Denise took him home where they found the sun to be shining brightly. Buggs showed Wolvie the goldfish pond and they discovered if they sat very still, the air did not seem so cold. Denise brought out the fishing poles and the two buddies sat and relaxed as they fished.

Two buds fishing.

Not to worry, there were no hooks involved and no animals (real or created and stuffed) were hurt in the forming of this picture.

Wolvie at the goldfish pond. Fresh air, sunshine and the trickle of water flowing down the waterfall. Ahh, what a day.

Wolvie’s Adventures in Augusta Continued

2008-01-28T13:25:00.001-05:00

After romping through the store, Wolvie was taken for a peek at the Augusta National Golf course, Augusta’s famous golfcourse. Of course non-members are not allowed inside so Wolvie settled for his photo shoot outside of the fence instead.

Outside gate 7 off of a side road.

This is Wolvie across the street from the National. The water tower says; Augusta Georgia and shows a picture of the famous Old Medical College building, which is an icon on many things.

Wolvie’s Adventures in Augusta Continued

2008-01-28T13:23:00.000-05:00

Caught in the bag.

Wolvie’s Adventures in Augusta Continued

2008-01-28T13:21:00.001-05:00

Scratch a little harder please, that feels good. Ahh the smell of fresh new sneakers!

How do I look? I think it’s a little big for me, but I like it.

Wolvie’s Adventures in Augusta Continued

2008-01-28T12:36:00.000-05:00

Wolvie and his new friend, Buggs.

With the two strapped in snugly and safely, Denise headed to the local Shoe Carnival where Wolvie was introduced and allowed to flirt with the ladies and have the run of the store. Buggs opted to wait outside and eat his carrot.

The ladies watched as he climbed on top of the stacked boxes. Wolvie said he liked the view from up there and wished Buggs had joined him because exploring is more fun in pairs

Wolvie’s Adventures in Augusta Continued

2008-01-28T12:22:00.000-05:00

After fun chit-chat, bantering and an interesting interview with Jay Jeffries at news channel 26 in Augusta, Wolvie enjoyed the opportunity to be photographed again. In front of the station, Cheryl obliged Shelby by taking a picture of her and Wolvie.

This is Denise with our famous Jay Jeffries outside the station. (Jay seems taller on tv.)

More Georgia-lina

2008-01-22T21:26:00.001-05:00

Look at me... I'm a star!!!
Wolvie

More Georgia-lina

2008-01-22T21:25:00.001-05:00

More Georgia-lina

2008-01-22T21:23:00.000-05:00

Georgia-lina Chapter Director and a few other ladies from Ga-lina were interviewed on the 14th of this month by a local NBC station WJBF. We took wolvie along for the interview. He had a great time visiting with our chapter mascout Freaky Fredia Frog..I think they are inlove..

Georgia Sweet Tea

2008-01-19T10:58:00.001-05:00

Since he appeared to be hungry we ventured on back to Augusta and took him to lunch at a nice Italian Restaurant. As you can see by the picture the only thing he was interested in was the wonderful southern SWEET TEA. (end of his first day adventure)

Georgia

2008-01-19T10:55:00.000-05:00

We then rode down and got a picture of him at the Richard B. Russell Dam.

(actually this is at Strom Thurmond Dam, the last pic was at Richard B. Russell Dam - note from blog publisher - oops)

Georgia

2008-01-19T10:54:00.000-05:00

Upon entering the Ranger Station Wolvie managed to catch a ride on a Georgia Bobcat and then we found him checking out the Hunting Map for the area. He must have been getting hungry.

Wolvie's adventures in Georgia

2008-01-19T10:07:00.000-05:00

Wolvie arrived in Harlem, GA - home of Mary Gordon on Friday January 11th. I was surprised when I opened the box and Wolvie popped out. Of course, he was immediately welcomed and plans for his adventures began.
An email was put out to the chapter members and a ride organized for the very next day. We decided we would take Wolvie on a DAM ride. This is something our chapter does two or three times a year. We begin at Strom Thurmond Dam at Clarks Hill Lake and then venture on to other dams in the area. We have three that control the water flow down the Savannah River and provide large lakes for recreation and generate electricity for the surrounding areas. (picture titled Strom Thurmond Dam)
From Strom Thurmond we rode for about 50 miles and came to the Ranger Station/Welcome center at Richard B. Russell Dam.

Wolvie says goodbye to Alabama

2008-01-08T21:18:00.000-05:00

This is the last report-- Wolvie is on the way to Atlanta Hope this is what you wanted. We had a great time doing this and actually took Wolvie more place but no pictures.

Wolvie went to the Space and Rocket Center before leaving Huntsville, Al today. With the weather at 74 degrees Wolvie did not want to leave. But had pictures made with the Saturn 5 "coming out his head", standing in front of the Shuttle, and the Space and Rocket sign. Was a nice day to see where lots of space "stuff" is on exhibit and learn more about how important Huntsville is to the Space Age.

We hope to see Wolvie at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Atlanta Jan 18-20.

Steel Magnolias Meeting

2008-01-08T20:25:00.000-05:00

Wolvie also got to be photographed with several of the Steel Magnolias after their meeting. Guess who is the cutest.

Steel Magnolias Meeting

2008-01-08T20:24:00.000-05:00

Wolvie was here in the warm south long enough to go to a Steel Magnolias meeting. Sitting on the table wondering "what am I doing here". Good thing Wolvie can not talk!!!!!

Adventures with Huntsville PD

2008-01-08T20:23:00.001-05:00

“OH! Too much thinking!!!!”

With that last effort, Wolvie decided ID was not his forte.

Adventures with Huntsville PD

2008-01-08T20:22:00.001-05:00

“Uh, they all look alike!”

Adventures with Huntsville PD

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Checking the jury list with Matt. “Hey Matt! Do they put wolverines on the jury? Is my name on there? Huh? Huh?”

“Oh, this is boring. Can I do fingerprints?”

“Look at all those pretty lines! What nice shapes they make”

Adventures with Huntsville PD

2008-01-08T20:20:00.001-05:00

Another evening, Wolvie went to the Huntsville Police Department where he was an honorary I.D. Technician. What is an I.D. Technician? Well, it’s someone who examines fingerprints. For 8 long hours, during the wee hours of the morning (yes, Wolvie was out and about on the graveyard shift – when all the bad guys come out) looking at print, after print, after print. Here are a few shots of his night:

Adventures with Huntsville PD

2008-01-08T20:18:00.000-05:00

Sharing secrets with his new best friend

Wolvie met and played with several other bunnies, but they were camera shy. Slidell was the only one willing to have his picture taken.

Adventures with Huntsville PD

2008-01-08T20:13:00.000-05:00

Wolvie had a great time in Huntsville. Wolvie learned that in north Alabama, it really is rocket science!

He had a tour around the city upon his arrival. He visited Olde Town Twickenham district as well as our historic downtown. He was able to see homes and gardens suitable for Southern Living magazine. Wolvie got a new appreciation for Alabama. It’s not quite the back-woods redneck rural area that folks make it out to be.

Wolvie spent one day broadening his horizons. He went to the local rabbit rescue habitat where he met many homeless and rescued bunnies. He learned how to control his appetite and make friends with those who would have previously been his dinner.

Here are a couple of pictures of Wolvie with his new friends Ruth and Slidell:

Playing Patty-Cake with Slidell

Wolvies Christmas adventures in Alabama

2008-01-08T19:53:00.000-05:00

Wolvie arrived in the great state of Alabama just in time for Christmas. We all went to a family gathering and had a great time. As you can see Wolvie made the rounds --found him in a stocking, on the mantel and sitting on top of a Nutcracker.

Update from Alabama

2008-01-07T23:30:00.000-05:00

Wolvie has been having so much fun and does not want to leave the warm (65) weather yet. I had planned on taking Wolvie to the Space and Rocket Center in the morning and mailing to Atlanta after that. The Cycle World International Motorcycle Show is Jan 18-20 and Wolvie needs to be there. Several of the Steel Magnolias are going over to help the Atlanta group work at that show so we should see Wolvie again.

Pictures to follow soon.

Steel Magnolias

Wolvie's made it to Alabama!

2007-12-22T22:36:00.000-05:00

Wolvie has arrived in Huntsville, Alabama. Wolvie will spend Christmas with us and go on our Jan 1st ride with us and attend a WOW meeting then on to his next state. He is safe and sound in the Rocket City.
Steel Magnolia's

2007-12-18T19:47:00.000-05:00

Boy, he
will miss the stamina of these Iron Butt ladies and they will miss him!

2007-12-18T19:46:00.000-05:00

Right to the end Wolvie was eager to ride. In the cooler temps he was
happy to wear the helmet though in Arizona it is not required.

2007-12-18T19:45:00.000-05:00

For a short time Wolvie was a part of an elaborate Christmas diarama at the host's home.

2007-12-18T19:38:00.000-05:00

In his last days before the dinner he was also personnally invited to a
Christmas party and there he fell rather hard for a beautiful angel
(after being plied with a bit too much eggnog)

Wolvie's Goodbye Dinner

2007-12-18T19:36:00.000-05:00

Wolvie has enjoyed his time in Arizona despite the colder and wetter
than normal conditions. He was sure glad he took in the sun poolside
when he did! Who can visit the southwest and not get a good steak
dinner? Wolvie was sent off well fed after a hearty meal at Hifalutin'
Western Grill in Tucson. Christine and Denise of the Tucson Roadrunners
braved the chilly wind to wish him the best on his way to Alabama and
the care of the Steel Magnolias.

Our Tucson Wolvie host

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The Tuscon Road Runners from Arizona.
Thanks for being a great host to Wolvie!

Picture link

2007-12-05T12:52:00.000-05:00

Sorry about the link, the pictures are posted backwards to the order received. This is new to me too. Please enjoy the pics, they are great!! And excuse the error :)
Anne

Below is link to pics for Wolvies adventures in Arizona etc.

2007-12-05T12:51:00.000-05:00

We have been able to take Wolvie on the monthly ride (photos 1752
entering tank bag, 1753 in tank bag)(1st Sunday of every month so this
month it was Dec. 2). We were just going to go to a nearby town
Suaharita for Vietnamese food (photo 1754), but ended up going all the
way down and into Mexico for Wolvie's cultural enrichment(1755 waking
up in Nogales, Mexico! and 1756 What does Iron Butt mean?!). For
Wolvie's first trip south of the border a Donkey photo was in order
(no. 1757) as was a sip of taquilla with fellow bikers (there to donate
toys to children)..and a little salt and lime (1762). Wolvie had a blast
doing the tourist thing. He even considered buying some fine Mexican
pottery (no. 1765) before he realized we had no saddle bags on this
trip. On the return trip to Tucson we stopped off at Tumacacori Mission
(no. 1768) which is a national historical site. Wolvie confided in us
that he loves national historical sites and parks very much. But as
much as he loves parks he loves to ride! and he reminded us if stayed
too long anywhere that quote
(photo no. 1769). At one point Wolvie was pretty sure he could take off
on his own if he wanted to (no. 1770).
Rather tired from the long trip to Tucson and the full day of riding and
sunshine, Wolvie did not have much energy left to fend of the local
wildlife (no. 1772), though some of the wild ones can become fast
friends (no. 1786).
The next day all Wolvie could do was try to rest and try to see why
everyone was so adament about how Tucson was such a nice place to live.
He was by the pool sipping fruit juice all afternoon! (no. 1795).
After a day of rest and maybe a bit too much sun at one go, Wolvie was
invited on an impromptu ride to the San Xavier Mission just south of
Tucson on the Tohono O'odham Nation (no. 1799). Wolvie really was taken
away with the serenity of the sanctuary (no. 1802 with the virgin Mary)
and (no. 1803 with St. Antonio).
To cap off the day we stopped by a Victory Motorcycle Dealership to
scope out the very new age looking Victory Vision, but it was a much
smaller item that caught his Michigan eye: a maze and blue beauty (no.
1804).
And for kicks Wolvie sat on the back to get an idea of what riding
pinion is all about (no. 1806). He said that for sure the tank bag seat
had a much better view!
I will send the photos numbered here in the next series of emails only
3-4 at a time so each email is not too large.
Having a good time with this,

Christine Dykgraaf of the Tucson Roadrunners

Adventures with Tuscon Road Runners

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Photobucket Album

Wolvies adventures in Arizona

2007-12-05T09:39:00.001-05:00

We have been able to take Wolvie on the monthly ride, 1st Sunday of every month so this
month it was Dec. 2. Here he is entering the tank bag ready to ride.

Wolvie made it to Arizona!!

2007-12-03T08:32:00.000-05:00

I have made it to Arizona and Tucson is soooo nice! The Tucson
Roadrunners have treated me well so far. Despite my jet lag, I found
the energy to go on the monthly ride today and it included a trip to
Mexico! I was taking a nap a little bit ago, but I was fading in and
out and I think I overheard them talking about taking me many more
places like a famous mission, riding in a huge toy ride in town, and
something about going for a dip in the pool. I am having my new friends
here send some photos to the blog. I am in good hands though you forgot
my passport, so I have had to apply for one here. I hope it doesn't
cause any trouble that I had to be smuggled back over the border today.
From the land of sun and fun,

Wolvie

Really ready to go this time!

2007-11-27T15:49:00.001-05:00

Wolvie's adventure in my classroom. Not much excitement in Michigan with the snow. Wolvie's trying to enjoy it, but is looking forward to the warmer weather!!

Wolvies ready to go...

2007-11-15T16:26:00.001-05:00

I love to ride and I'm ready to go!!!

Wolvie!!

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