August Issue 145 of Carolina Chrome Magazine

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Chrome Chrome Issue #145 Aug 2020

Renee Burdette’s Journey On

HellFire

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CONTENTS

Cover Renee Burdette & HellFire 6-7

Cover Story

By Cyndi English Huckaby

3 Ms August Chrome; Julie Ann Photographer Retread

10 A Biker’s Devotional

By Dennis Reynolds

12-15 Calendar of Events 16 Handgun Carry While Riding

By Wingnut

18 Dr. DILLIGAF 20 CMA Diaper Run

By Wally Wersching

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Carolina Chrome Magazine cover, features; Renee Burdette and her bike, HellFire of Anderson, SC. This strong SC woman, has enjoyed riding most of her life. She rode a [croch rocket] aka “sport bike” for a while and then, at 40, she bought her first Harley.

For about 6 years, Renee & “HellFire” have covered hundreds of roads & thousands of memory miles together!

In 2018, Renee was in an accident on Hellfire, when a car ran her over while sitting in the median waiting to turn! Hellfire took most of the damage, although Renee was hurt also.

Within months she was back on the road.

Then in September 2019 she hit a deer doing about 60 mph in Anderson, SC. Hellfire and Renee got pretty beat up in this one! Hellfire flipped and rolled one way and Renee flipped and rolled another. Renee got a lot of road rash and stitches in her face. She believes her helmet saved her life!

A close biker brother died from cancer while Renee was laid up healing, so, she borrowed a bike and rode in his memorial service bandages and all.

Six months later, she was rebuilding Hellfire herself, with the help of some awesome friends!

Cover Story & Pictures By Cyndi English Huckaby

By June 2020, the day before an annual ride in Virginia, she got Hellfire ready to ride. Off they rode to Virginia for the CC Rider poker run in Saltville. She was so happy to get back on Hellfire and ride again! She rode almost 900 miles from SC to Virginia and back. While riding the back of the dragon every day, she encountered a deer…EVERYDAY! She still got up each day and she was ready to ride!

Two weeks after Renee returned from VA., in July, she went to Myrtle Beach for a 2020 bike rally. You will never guess what happened!?!? …Hellfire was stolen! On July 14th, 2020, it was stolen from the Myrtle Beach Travel Park. She had it parked by the guards gate and someone STILL got it, pushed it across the road in broad daylight!

Renee is heartbroken. Hellfire was not just her bike, Hellfire was a part of her. She has put a lot of blood, sweat and tears into Hellfire. Yes, of course, she has insurance and can buy another bike… but there will never be another Hellfire. Let’s see if we can help Renee find Hellfire and bring her back home! Hellfire information or leads, contact, Renee Burdette 864-640-0467.

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A Biker’s Devotional

By Dennis Reynolds

We didn’t have a lot of money and a DC cab is expensive, but Dave was adamant, “I ain’t walking, I’ll pay whatever!!”

In 1997, it was my privilege to ride with a I continued asking him what was wrong group to Washington DC for the largest and he just kept going. So, here is this gathering of Christian men in the histo350-pound man who is attempting to ry of the United States. The National ignore me while he is nearly running for Promise Keepers Rally was being held the cab stand. He must have gotten tired on the National Mall in Washington DC. of my questions, so he finally stopped That year, my friends and I were part of and turned to me... about ten thousand motorcycles riders “Ya wanna know? Ok, I’m fat!!” who rode to the the Stand in the Gap Well that wasn’t news to me... I again Promise Keepers rally. There were over asked what was wrong. a million men in attendance.

“I need some powder!”

I asked him what he was talking about.

My buddy “Big Dave” was with me.

“I’m a big guy!” he replied. I been walkin’ Now, Dave is a heavy guy who probably and sweatin’ all day!”

“I don’t wear no drawers, and I’m weighs 350 pounds. I’ve told him for years that he looks, talks, and acts like a chaffed.” cross between Jackie Gleason and Fred Sweating and walking in black denim Flintstone. Dave is from Connecticut, so jeans all day had rubbed all the skin from he has a thick northern accent and I love the inside of his legs.

Dave turned and broke into a jog. to hear him say, “Hey Brudda”.

“Why are you running Dave?” I asked RFK stadium was our designated parkhim. ing area. When our kickstands hit the pavement, we still had about a three mile “There’s only one cab left and them old walk to get to the rally. The National Mall ladies on the walkers are trying to beat me to it!” is about two miles long and when we finally made it to rally, there was no place Sure enough, there was only one cab remaining and there were some older to sit. We were all weary, but Big Dave ladies looking at it like they wanted it too! looked especially uncomfortable.

He just couldn’t allow that! I was hoping that he wasn’t going to tackle them or Finally, we found it! A place no one else shove them out of the way because he wanted to sit! The six of us sat down on was on a mission. the ground, leaned against a couple of Dave made it to the cab first and dove the two hundred plus portable toilets, into the front seat. He slapped a fifty in and rested. Now keep in mind, these toilets were in use all day by a million or the driver’s hand and sat back panting and moaning like a man in pain. The so of our closest friends, and they were nearly full. Also, it was extremely hot, so rest of our small group piled in as well the toilets smelled pretty bad by the time and we rode to the stadium where we climbed back onto our motorcycles. we were seated. We didn’t care! After Looking over at my friend, I asked, riding two days to get there, walking three miles to the rally, another two miles “Where are we going Dave?”

He screamed back at me as he was looking for a place to sit, we were beat! strapping his helmet on, “Wal-Mart! Keep Big Dave sat down next to me and in a matter of minutes he was napping… and up if you can, I’m going to get me some powder” snoring! A big burly biker guy sleeping We rode like the wind looking for the against a smelly, nearly full portable first Wal-Mart we could find. Then, toilet; only in America!

Pastor Tony Evans was the final speaker when we saw the sign, Big Dave hit the of the day and when he finished, we got 35mph beltway exit doing every bit of 70! He threw that Goldwing around like up to make the trek back to the motora minibike and came to a halt in the first cycles. That was when we ran into a parking space he could find! problem.

Then he just sat there... Finally, I asked him why he wasn’t moving...

I was prepared for a LONG hike back “I can’t...It hurts too bad...Someone to our bikes, but Big Dave announced please go in the store for me...And get in that Jackie Gleason voice of his, “No the biggest container you can find!!” way am I walking! We’re gettin’ a cab!”

I asked what was wrong and he refused Since Dave was too sore to move, our friend Mike Cummings went in the to tell me. He just made a bee line for Walmart for him and came out with what the cab stand. looked like a gallon jug of Johnson’s baby powder!

Then I asked, “Where you gonna go to put it on Dave? Are we going to the hotel?”

Keep in mind we were all standing in the Wal-Mart parking lot.

Dave said, “right here Brudda, I can’t take it another minute.”

So, we all took out our sleeping bags and blankets, and stood around him right there in the parking lot while this tough looking 350-pound biker could powder himself. As we were gathered around Dave, we could see big puffs of white powder resembling a building on fire rising over those blankets...

From inside the blankets also came the sounds of sweet relief, “Awwwww....

Thank you, sweet Jesus!!!”

When Dave finished, he hopped back on his bike and a big puff of white powder came up from his black jeans. Then we looked at where he had been standing, and there on the pavement were two footprints in white powder. We could tell exactly where he had been standing.

Sometimes it is hard to tell where people stand. Today, can people always tell where we stand as Christians? Without knowing us, can people tell where we stand just by our actions? What do our actions tell people about our character?

Are we walking the walk? Do people see Jesus when they look at us?

2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV “And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

Now I want to call your attention to 2 things mentioned in that verse.

First, we who are Christians are supposed to reflect Jesus. In other words, when people see us, they should be able to see Jesus in us, in both what we say and do.

Second, with each passing day we ought to become more and more like Him. People should see the change in our words and actions.

Today, is it obvious to people you are a servant of God, or would people be surprised if you announced it to the world? If Jesus looked like you and took your place at work or in your home for a week, would people notice a difference?

Finally, without telling them, can people truly tell where you stand?

Prayer: “Dear God, please give us the ability to reflect your goodness to others, remind us that we are your representatives, and give us strength to carry your love and words to others. Amen!”

Ride on, stay safe!

Dennis Reynolds

Mideast Regional Elder Bikers For Christ M/M

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Handgun Carry While Riding What style do you use? There are several different ways to carry on a bike, and a couple of things to think about when deciding which is right for you. Are you right or left handed, inside the waste band, shoulder carry, ankle carry, inside the trunk or saddle bag? And then all the different holsters can get confusing and leave you thinking which one is right for me. Now throw in all the turmoil going on in the US and it is time to start carrying for personal defense if you don’t already.

What is the most likely situation that you might need defense? It is pretty much the same as in a car, but now you don’t have all the extra metal around you. So maybe a quick trip to the store, the gas station, stopped at a traffic light? Maybe a less attractive part of town? More than likely it won’t happen while actually moving down the road. So let’s look at a few styles.

The small of the back? We see it on TV all the time. Out of the way, but it is easier for someone behind you to grab and it is against your back which could cause further injuries in an accident.

Maybe not a good choice. Inside the pocket needs a holster that won’t push out with movements like bending over, squatting etc. Inside the waste band? Whether on the side or font, this keeps it secure and hidden making it quick and easy to grab in most situations. Leaving the shirt un-tucked keeps it covered. The same basically goes for a belt holster. Then there is the shoulder carry. A good method, but you always need some kind of vest or jacket to obscure it. An ankle holster can be good, but maybe a little slower to grab if being watched. Keeping it in the trunk or saddlebag is secure, but makes it harder to get to.

The goal of this article is just to provoke thought in the way you now or might carry. The important thing now is to make sure you are protected with all the protests and violence in today's world.

Thanks and stay two up protected.

Wingnut

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Dr. Dilligaf

Got something to ask dr. dilligaf?? send it to carolinachrome@yahoo.com

Dr Dilligaf, My husband and I left a bar & grill one night and noticed a cop sitting down the road. We came to a four way stop and my husband stopped the bike, counted to five and proceeded to go one. The cop pulled us over and gave him a warning for “rolling through”. He has been pissed all week. Should I have tried to put my feet down too? ~He ain’t happy

the swamp butt. However, I do not think that it is detectable by others. I would hope someone would care enough to tell me if it did. Any way my suggestion is that you make sure that your girl is a girl and if she is you only have a couple of choices. One of those would be to get a different lady friend. The other, if you really like her, is to be honest and tell her your concern. Praemonitus, praemunitus.

Latin loosely translated to mean forewarned is forearmed.

She may not take it well; I don’t know anyone that would.

You may have to take one for the team and her next ride or Dear Mrs. he ain’t happy, die not have to send me an uncomfortable letter or put up Is your husband an idiot? He had encounter with the Popo with cats hanging around his bike after it’s parked. and got a warning and he is pissed? Anytime I interact with ~Dr. Dilligaf the police and it does not wind up in handcuffs or court I call that WINNING. Now if I got this straight ya’ll left a Bar Send In YOUR Questions for Dr. Dilligaf to : & Grill, was the emphasis on Bar or Grill? The former I bet.

CAROLINACHROME@YAHOO.COM That cop did not pull him because of rolling through the or FACEBOOK: DOCTORDILLIGAF stop sign, he pulled him for sitting there five seconds. Who does that? Someone who has been drinking, that is who.

Lucky to have just gotten a warning instead of a field sobriety test. And for you, the only time a passenger should put their feet down on a motorcycle is to get off. Any other time that action can be dangerous. Now personally the only issue I have at four-way stops is trying to come up with three other ways to stop. I imagine by the time this column hits print your old man will no longer be pissed. Let him read this and get him fired up again. ~Dr. Dilligaf

Dr. Dilligaf, I’ve been taking my lady friend for a ride. She is a beautiful well-mannered girl… surprising because she is from California. But how do I tell her that I can smell her lady parts below the waist when we ride? It’s pretty rough by the time I drop her off. I do like her before noon for sure though. ~Unsigned Unsigned, Good move not attaching a name to this. Speaking of names, your girls name would not be Caitlyn by chance?

Something is fishy in Denmark. Pun intended. A beautiful well-mannered girl my butt. Nothing says bad manners like a nasty nether land. Now as a man I can tell you after a day of riding in SC this time of year I am prone to get a case of

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CMA Diaper Run

I went on both Diaper Runs last year, and thoroughly enjoyed them. I met some old friends and made a few new ones too. They were all for a great cause.

By Wally Wersching

On Saturday, I awoke, ate breakfast, and checked the weather. It had rained on and off all night, and the roads were still wet. It was overcast, and looked like it would rain all day. I decided to drive the car to the event. That was at 8:30AM.

Durng the year, the local Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) chapter “Warriors for Christ” holds two Diaper Runs to benefit the Cherokee Pregnancy Center - Options Medical Clinic in Gaffney, SC – one in the spring, and the other in the fall. The Cherokee Pregnancy Center respects privacy. All communication is kept strictly confidential. They care about the patient’s health. They are a committed to providing women, men and their families with up-to-date information in order to make informed decisions about pregnancy, sexual health, and relationships.

The spring event this year was held on Saturday, March 21st. The invitation said to meet at the Pilot gas station in Gaffney at about 10:30AM. The kickstands would be up at 11:00AM for the ride to the center. There also was a mention of a ride afterwards if the weather was good enough for a comfortable ride.

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By the time I was planning to leave at about 10:00AM, I was pleasantly surprised to see nothing but sunshine, warm temps, and cloudless blue sky. I changed my mind, and decided to ride “Miss Vickie” to the event.

When I arrived, I parked along the back of the lot with one other bike, and a couple cars. After a few minutes, a couple more bikes rolled in. We started talking, and I shared the latest Carolina Chrome magazine with them. As we talked, more and more bikers rode in, and parked. Some went inside to get breakfast but most just stood around sharing their adventures. The brightly colored diaper boxes clashed with the black biker image.

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After a few minutes, a group of bikes roared in, and parked. As the bikers got off their bikes, many were greeted by old friends. There weren’t as many handshakes, and hugs because of the coronavirus pandemic, but a few were still doing it because it’s in the biker’s nature.

At about 11:00AM, we asked to join around for the prayer - after which, the Road Captain took over, and described the route we would take to the center. It was only a few miles to the center. I stayed in the rear of the group.

Within a few minutes we were rolling in the lot next to the center. After we all parked, we were invited to bring the diapers to the entrance of the building where volunteers would take them inside. Normally we would all go inside, and stand around a large table but with the pandemic scare, we were asked to stay outside. We all lined up for a group picture.

It gave all of us a very warm feeling that we could help babies, and their mothers especially during the difficult times the pandemic was causing. Donna Proctor, the lady in charge, thanked us for coming, and then spoke to us about how all the diapers we brought would help so many families.

As I was leaving, they were talking about where they could ride, and stop for lunch. It was such a beautiful day that they could go on a long ride in comfort.

After saying good-bye, I headed back home.

When I arrived, I drove to Showmars for a delicious take-out meal. It was a great way to enjoy a Saturday – riding “Miss Vickie” while helping people less fortunate.

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