The Call that Changed my Life…

Posted by on Feb 4, 2012 in Full Throttle Living | 2 comments A couple years ago I was sitting on an airplane coming home from just having lunch with Ken Davis and came up with the BEST list of my life.  Yes… I flew all the way to Nashville, TN to have lunch with someone I’d never met before and he had NO idea who I was. Let me tell you the story… I signed up for an event Ken was hosting and I was so excited to glean shiny golden nuggets...
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Are You a Member of the Sisterhood…

Posted by on Nov 21, 2010 in Full Throttle Living | 0 comments I met another member of the riding sisterhood this week. Hallelujah! I was in a jewelry store and mentioned that my friend (who works at the local Harley dealership) referred me to their store. She knew my friend and said that she bought her bike from the dealership. “You ride? That’s great because I’m always looking for other women to ride with!” Her sentiments were the same… we exchanged...
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Go West Effie and Avis Hotchkiss

Posted by on Nov 6, 2010 in Events, Full Throttle Living | 9 comments Effie Hotchkiss was definitely a woman ahead of the times… she was the first woman to ride shore to shore on her motorcycle. That trip doesn’t sound too tough, does it? As a matter of fact, it sounds like a blast!! Take a couple weeks… book hotels online ahead of time… maybe see some sights along the way… it’d be a great way to see the country! Only she wasn’t riding a...
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Sisterhood of the Traveling Chaps

Posted by on Oct 17, 2010 in Full Throttle Living | 2 comments Milwaukee, WI is an iconic place that, for many bikers, represents the birthplace of our freedom. As Harley enthusiasts, we long to return to our homeland to marvel in it’s existence and promise. We want to pay our respects and be part of the rich history of the story of William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson. Harley Davidson is one of the last great American-made… born in the USA…...
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A Salute to Marty!

Posted by on Oct 10, 2010 in Full Throttle Living | 0 comments I met Marty the other day. As I was walking into Panera Bread to meet some friends, I passed a Honda Goldwing with a trailer behind it. To me, a trailer means one of two things… either that you’ve packed all the girl stuff you need for the weekend or you’re going to be on a journey that lasts for more than a week. Noticing that the license plate was Virginia… I guessed the latter. I was right! I...
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