Volume 4, Issue 01 January The WASH UMCI Newsletter of Washington State

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1 The WASH

2 Table of Contents Announcements & Tid Bits State Reps Corner Happy Birthday Ned Roving Reporter Five Tips for Winter Time Commuting For Sale Area Reps and Breakfast Schedules Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 International Website Washington State Website 2

3 Announcements & Tid Bits July 6-8th, Washington State Kettle Falls July UMCI International - Myers Flat, California 3

4 State Reps Corner NEWS FLASH NEW FLASH NEWS FLASH The UMCI Washington State Rally will be held in Kettle Falls, WA on July 6-8, 2017 More information to come! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a safe New Years eve! I want to thank all the Rep s in Washington for a great job well done in 2016 and look forward to working with you in Our number one priority in 2017 is to get our membership up. Let s try to get 20 new members across the state in For those that don t know, I sold my house in Elk and bought a motor home. I pull my motorcycle trailer behind the motor home. For right now I m staying in Bouse, AZ boondocking. My neighbors are Mary Nordby and Steve Close. :} Rich Hentz WA State Rep. 4

5 Ned Akerman Celebrates his 95th Birthday on January 1st st Ave So. Apt 206 Normandy Park, WA Photos courtesy of Tom Wells - Reardan, WA 5

6 The Roving Reporter By Mary Nordby Snow Bird Chapter Steve Close and I now have a neighbor, Richard Hentz! So, I called Jan Ward and asked if she and Herb would meet us in Brenda, for a UMCI Christmas brunch. She said yes and said that Claude and Lucy Johnson had come down with them. So seven of us met for brunch today. It is about 20 miles by desert but takes 2 hours. It's about 40 miles by road but doesn't take that long. Since we were meeting at 11AM, we were going to leave at 10:00. We didn't get out until 10:20 - Richard was still on Pacific time zone! Oh well, we were only a few minutes late. We had a separate room and had a really nice visit. Next time you see Herb Ward, ask him why it s advisable to use tie downs when moving an ATV on a trailer!! 6

7 Five tips for winter time commuting By Derek Roberts Though known for its frequent rain and poor weather, the truth is, for many of us not from states called California, the Pacific Northwest is something of a year-round rider's paradise. Sure, it can be wet, but in many parts of the region...that s it. No snow-dumping blizzards, no subzero temperatures (thanks Michigan!) and more than a handful of sunny days, perfect for taking the bike out for a cup of coffee or even speeding off to work. The important thing to remember is that motorcycling in the wintertime is still just motorcycling. Mostly, the same rules apply in December as they do in July, but if you are new to the cold commute, or are considering picking it up, here are a few extra items that might make your trip to work much more enjoyable. 1. Research Your Route If you know you ll be making a concerted effort to moto commute this winter, start with a little pre-planning. Take an early morning before work to drive some alternate routes in your car and evaluate any potential hazards that may compound as the weather worsens. Take for example, downtown Seattle. It has some steep roads. Normally not a problem, but what about if the temperatures are pushing freezing? Is the bottom of that hill a little slicker than you might find on a 70 degree day? How about construction? I don t know about you, but I d like to avoid as many of those steel plates as possible. Taking a little extra four wheel time to find the least challenging, most obstruction free route can pay big dividends and make for a much more relaxed commute. 2. Invest In Stylish Gear Not ready to show up to the office in your ADV suit? No problem. Thankfully, many gear manufacturers are starting to understand that riders want both style and safety. A classy, armored leather jacket can be virtually undetected as such and blend in quite nicely with your professional apparel. Check out selections from companies like Dainese, Roland Sands and Rev it, for in-city apparel that won t make you look like an astronaut. 3. Cut Your Hair Short Helmet hair needs 24 hours to reset. If you activate it, you re stuck with it until tomorrow. 4. Leave Time To Dry Yes, that means when you arrive to work, but more importantly before you leave for the office. Stepping out of a hot shower and into your motorcycle gear can leave you sweating bullets. Not great for your professional appearance or for when you hop on the bike. Combining all that moisture with a steady 50 mile an hour wind, in 40 degree temperatures, will cool you down in a hurry and leave you on the verge of hypothermia 2 miles from your door step. If you are going to commute in the wintertime, hit the shower as soon as you roll out of bed and leave yourself a good half hour to dry out. 5. Plan An Escape We know that weather is unpredictable, but so are many of our work schedules. An extra 2 hours behind your desk and you might find that the sun has completely disappeared leaving you with temperatures in the 20s and limited hazard visibility. Keep a mental list of potential rides home, know where to find accurate bus schedules or break out the Uber. Same rules apply for those after work happy hours. Despite some of the extra hazards, wintertime riding on a sunny day can really be a great experience. All that cold air will give your bike a little extra pep and is perfect for keeping things in working order while you wait for springtime to arrive. 7

8 For Sale Fixer upper Harley, Ultra Classic, tour Glide { RAT} Bike with Harley sidecar. No Radio or speakers. Needs upper engine rebuild, have a good set of heads, front forks are bad, all new tires and wheel bearings, Heavy Duty belt, about 10,000 mi. on it. Upgraded charging system, new rear brakes and extra parts. Driver and Dog not included. $ OBO. Call or text Rick Geiger at

9 Freedom, Friendship, Food & Fun Our Only Business UMCI Representatives International Rep WA State & Inland NW Area Rep Columbia Basin Area Rep Okanogan Area Rep & Treasure Seattle/Puget Sound Area Rep Sedro Woolley Area Rep Daniel Magee, Medicine Hat, AB Richard Hentz, Spokane, WA Kevin & Kevi Besel, Othello, WA George & Willie Penner, Okanogan, WA Irene Blanes, Mountlake Terrace, WA Duane Wood, Bow, WA Monthly Breakfast Schedules Columbia Basin Area, 2 nd Sun. Inland Northwest Area, 1 st Sat. Okanogan Area, 1 st Sat. Seattle/Puget Sound, 2 nd Sat. Sedro Woolley Area, 1 st Sat. 8:00am, (9am, Oct-Apr), Bob s Rest., 1807 E. Kittlestone, Moses Lake 8:30am, Timber Creek Buffet, 9211 E. Montgomery, Spokane 8:30am, Contact George , for current location 8:00am, Denny s Restaurant, th St. I-5, Everett 9:00am, Hometown Café, 818 Metcalf Street, Sedro Woolley David Fitzgerald, Editor UmciNewsWash@gmail.com 9