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First, we won't to pay our respects to our Tony "The Torch" Jones on the loss of his mother. She has been ill for quite some time and Tony has been running constantly to care for her. Our prayers go out to Tony and the entire family. Another dear friend from the Blue Knights, Barbara Chrisitian lost her mother on the 10th. Many of you know Barbara and her husband Ed from the Police Memorial Ride and the incredible volunteer work they perform. Her mother was 88 and had been ill for a while. Ed's email said, " We are all thankful that the day she chose was Good Friday." Barbara, we are thinking of you and your family. It's been a tough couple of week across the Southlands with storms wrecking homes and killing several people. The latest round really hit our Murfreesboro, TN friends hard. This incredible photo (photographer unknown) shows Bumpus H-D barely escaping the wrath of the storm. We will be announcing plans soon to help the victims. This scene was repeated in AL, GA, FL, more TN areas and several other States. It's still early in the tornado season so please pay attention to the warnings and protect yourselves. The riding season is kicking into high gear with great bike night activities really getting going strong. We have a slate full of great locations where you can gather with your friends and hang out with the Full Throttle staff. Check this link for a location near you: BIke Nights Thursday nights in Buford, GA are shaping up with incredible bike night parties at Triple Play with our own Ric "Pasty" Alias. In Cartersville, GA hang out with Cajun Karen at Toms' Place, where it's always 5 o'clock and there is always a great Bike Night party. In GA we also have the Full Throttle Hooters Gypsy Tour moving into its second week. Tonight, Tues April 14, we are at the Hooters of Hiram location with Ms Full Throttle Victoria Parrish and our sponsors Harley-Davidson of Atlanta and Lawbike.com. Walter our canine columnists will be pawing autographs. Several of our charitable ride partners Bikers Battling Breast Cancer and March of Dimes will be on hand. On Thursday night we'll be at the Hooters of McDonough location with Harley-Davidson of Clayton County, Steelhorse Law and Gary's Hobbie Shop. On Sunday the 19th we have our first Sunday event with H-D Atlanta and Lawbike.com at Hooters in Douglasville.. Hopefully the weekend forecast will hold and we'll be able to get in some riding. There is a lot going on in AL this weekend including Faunsdale and the State HOG Rally. For the Bumpus H-D show you may want to confirm first if they are going to have it following the past weekends tornado. There is one addition to the weekend schedule: Out of the Darkness Ride benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The proceeds will establish a foundation in the name of Don and Marilyn Parkinson's son. They are the owners of Bikers Dream of Atlanta who for years have given to the motorcycle community. Register 9:30-11am at Triple Play, 2685 Buford Hwy in Buford, GA. Ends at SAB American Bistro. Info at 678-714-2784. Ride safe everyone, Randy & Vivian Apr. 14 Dawsonville, GA. Moto 400 “Ride In”. Starts 6:30 pm at Moto 400 for free food, live music by Keren Leppo, prizes, and just a good time hangin with other motorcyclists. (706)265-6686 or aimee@moto400.com if anyone has any questions. ½ mile North of intersection of Hwy 400 & Hwy 53 on left facing 400. Apr. 16 Dalton, GA. Women’s Garage Party™ 101 at Mountain Creek Harley-Davidson. 6:30-9pm. A women's only party to learn everything Harley®! We will go over everything from the different models of bikes, accessories and clothing with everything in between. Admission is Free. Refreshments available. RSVP 706-370-7433 . For details visit www.mountaincreekharley.com . April 16-18 Montgomery, AL. Alabama State H.O.G. Rally. Visit www.alstatehogrally.com Apr. 16-18 Theodore, AL. 2009 American Legion Riders Bama Romp at Fowl River. Fun for the whole family and all AL members nationwide. Pre-register $25 per member (Includes t-shirt & patch) deadline Mar. 15th. One guest per member. Hotels close by. Bands, vendors and camping. Call Fowl River Post 250 251-973-1116 Charlie Beech or visit www.bamasouthernromp.com April 16-19 Faunsdale, AL. Faunsdale Spring Bike Rally. Visit www.faunsdalebikerally.com. Apr. 17-19 Jasper, GA. Demo Days at R&R Trikes. Bring your helmet and a valid license. 291 Burnt Mountain Rd. Call 877-207-2170. Apr 17-19, Macon, GA. Trike Rally, BTW Spring Fling at Lake Tobesofkee. Hosted by Rat Pack and Twisted Spoke Trikers. Trike and Bike show, poker run, games, door prizes, primitive camping, 50/50, great family fun. $20 per person for weekend or $10 per person Saturday only. Call Art 770-584-2919 or Shadow 404-488-2964. Apr. 18 Arab, AL. "Riding for Recovery” Poker Run. Benefits Stepping Ahead Men’s Recovery Home. Call Big D’s Cycles for details 256-586-2278 www.bigdcycles.com Apr. 18 Austell, GA. 4X4 Comedy Show at Fat Cats. Red Neck and Biker Comedy at it’s best. Located at 2523 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Call 770-745-9944 or visit www.fatcatsaustell.com Apr. 18 Anniston, AL. VFW Riders Post 924 1st Annual Poker Run. Sign-in 9-11am (corner of Hwy 431N & 21). FBO 10am/LBO 11am/LBI 2pm. $15 bike/$5 passenger. Cash prizes to 1st-3rd Place. Stops at Mt. Cheaha HD & 78 Custom Cycles. Call 256-238-8047. Apr. 18 Ballground, GA. Thunder Rolls Youth Ride. $25 per bike includes lunch and t-shirt. $5 passenger includes lunch. Live music and family fun. Benifits Rock Solid Kids Ministry & One Way Youth Ministry at True Life Church. Call church office 770-735-3947. Apr. 18 Blairsville, GA. Copperhead Lodge Stimulus Party. From 10am-10pm. Bike Show 3pm. $1 Hot Dogs & $2 Hamburgers from 2-5pm. Games and prizes all day long. Receive “Bailouts” from Copperhead Lodge by participating in stimulus package games. Bring your Feb. electric bill. Whoever has the highest wins a Copperhead Lodge membership. Live Music. Discounted Room/Cabin Packages available. Tent camping $5. $5 at door. Apr. 18 Cave Springs, GA. Abate District 3 Poker Run. Register 10-11:30am at park. Departs at Noon. Ends at Buffalo's in Rome. $10 hand or 3 for $20. Rain date April 19. Call Anna 770-846-6303. Apr. 18 Chattanooga, TN. Spring 4 Kids Charity Ride. Native Heritage Run. Register /FBO 11am at Ultimate Cycle & Scooter, 103 Jubilee Dr. LBI 4pm. Family friendly ride with all stops at public parks & rec. areas. Optional poker game. Food, water and soft drinks to paid ride participants. Benefits local charities. Apr. 18 Covington, GA. Living Way Worship Center International M/M Charity Ride for Heather Munson. Proceeds will help upgrade her home to handicap accessible. Register 12-1:30pm at Living Way Worship Center, 4051 Hwy 81 South. $25 rider /$10 passenger. Departs 2pm. BBQ Dinner Plates $5.00 at end of ride, biker games, raffles, activities for the kids, Christian Concert featuring Builders None at 7pm. Call Joel Sheppard at 678-300-7989 or myspace www.myspace.com/lwwcbikeministry Apr. 18 Daphne, AL. Cruise For St. Jude. $20 bike/$30 couple. Ride pins $5. Staging begins 11am at Eastern Shore H-D and departs at 2pm. Ends at Lulu's. Party at Lulu's is $20 per person and includes performances by Justin Moore and Trent Tomlinson. Apr. 18 Dawsonville, GA. Moto 400 and the R.A.T. Pack (Riders Association of Triumph Motorcyles) are getting together at 6:30pm here at the shop to ride northwards to Dahlonega on a group ride. Dinner in Dahlonega. All bikes welcome to join! andy@moto400.com for more info on where the group is riding to. Apr. 18 Gadsden, AL. Red Knights "Worlds Largest Poker Run". Register 7am at Gadsden Fire St. #5 (at Nocculula falls). FBO 9am. All chapters will send the FBO at 9 to make it officially the largest poker run. Thanks for your help and supporting The Red Knights Chapter #10. Benefits the Fallen Firefighter Survivors Foundation to assist any family who lost a firefighter in the line of duty. Apr. 18 Lafayette, GA. Jack Daniels Poker Run. Leave Wal-mart at 9am and ride to Lynchburg Tn. Ga. Abate dist.1 West. Visit www.gabated1w.com or email Eugenebell2000@yahoo.com Apr. 18 Lawrenceville, GA. Rumblin for Relay 2009. Sponsored by Primerica, Cisco & Gwinett County Sherff's Department. Benefits Relay For Life - American Cancer Society. Ride begins/ends at Cisco, 5030 Sugarloaf Pkwy. Registration 9am. Ride departs 10:30am. $25 rider/$15 passenger includes lunch, T-shirt & patch. People's Choice Bike Show. Visit www.relayrumble.com or dwilson3@cisco.com. Apr. 18 Lillian, AL. H&D Cycles 2nd Annual Wounded Warrior Project Poker Run and Benefit. Located at 33019 US HWY 98. Call 251-961-2259. Apr. 18 Macon, GA. Bibb County Firefighters & Harley-Davidson of Macon MDA Ride. Pancake breakfast. Call Pam for details. Located at 5000 Mercer University Drive. Call 478-474-3344. Apr. 18 Moulton, AL. Alabama Chicken & Egg Festival "Chicken Run". FBO 10am of Roosters, corner of AL Hwy 157 & AL Hwy 24. LBO 12 Noon/LBI 2pm. Cost $20. Email gopjohnny@aol.com. Apr. 18 Murfreesboro, TN. Bumpus Harley-Davidson Presents Annual Spring Bike Show. Cash and trophies awarded for top entry in each division as well as best in show. 2250 NW Broad St. Call 615-849-8025 or visit www.bumpusharleymurfreesboro.com Apr. 18 Murfreesboro, TN. Rolling Thunder Tn. Chapter 1 Ham and Egg Breakfast. Starts 7am at the HOG House at Bumpus Harley-Davidson. Call 931-703-6343 or e-mail jimbob@cafes.net Apr. 18 Newnan, GA. Ride for Caleb. Register 9:30–11am at Great South Harley-Davidson, 185 East Hwy.16. Hosted by Spirit Driven Cruisers. $25 rider/$10 passenger. Raffle and 50/50 Drawing, Music, Hamburger and Hotdog Plates. Benefits baby in need of transplant. Call Greg 678-873-4278. Apr. 18 Panama City Beach, FL. World's Largest Poker Run for the Fallen Firefighter Survivors Foundation (visit www.FFSFUSA.org). This is an attempt at a Guinness Book record. It includes Red Knights MC Chapters from 12 states. All chapters will be hosting the run on the same day. Register 0800 at the Front Porch across from the County Pier. KSU at 0900. Last stop at Mulligan's on 23rd St. T-shirts, patches, and pins for sale to commemorate the event. Email rhoward377@comcast.net. Apr. 18 Rabun Gap, GA. War Pony Customs Spring Blessing of the Bikes, Dice Run & Cookout. Starts 10am. Located on Hwy 441. Call 706-746-5548. Co-Sponsored by Sons of Thunder Ministry. Apr. 18 Rainsville, AL. Rick’s Cycles Customer Appreciation Party. From 9am to 4pm with food, drinks, vendors, and hourly door prizes. Join the fun on the mountain with Rick. Located at 1198 Horton Road. Call 256-638-1069. Apr. 18 Ringgold, GA. Blessing of the Bikes. Starts 2pm at Ringgold United Methodist Church in the parking lot on Nashville Street downtown. All motorcyclist invited. Call Keith Kenny 678-938-1386. Apr. 18 Rockmart, GA. Body Vision’s 5th Annual Ride for a Cure. Register 9-10:30am. BBQ Lunch provided. Live auction with South 107. Call Chad Lester 770-684-1476 or visit www.rockmartfamilyfitness.com. Rain date Apr 25th. Apr. 18 Savannah, GA. 2nd Annual Alee Shrine Temple Iron Knights Motorcycle Shrine Club (Potentates Escort) Poker Run. Register 8am at Alee Temple, 100 Eisenberg Drive. $20 per person includes meal and one (1) hand. Addl. Hands $5. FBO 10am. Cash prizes awarded at 3:30pm. All bikes/cages welcome. Call President Doug Hamsher 912-492-2544 or Alee Temple 912-355-2422. "We Ride So A Child May Walk". Apr. 18 Villa Rica, GA. Sam Memmolo's Charity Car-Motorcycle- K-9 Dog Show. Benefits the Douglas County Humane Society. Located at the Clinton Nature Preserve with awards, good, music, silent auction and more. Spectators free. Registered motorcycles $15. Vehicles $20. Visit www.ShadetreeMechanic.com or 770-489-7164. Apr. 19 Buford, GA. Ride for Injured Cops. Register 9:30-11:30am at Gwinnett County Police Dept North Precinct, 2735 Mall of Georgia Blvd. $20 rider/$10 passenger/extra hands $5. Ends at Lake House Bar & Grille. Car & motorcycle show, auction and more. Contact rockonhogmountain@yahoo.com Apr. 19 Chattanooga, TN. Bike Show at Tunnel Vision Cycles. From 10am to 5pm. Judging 1pm. Free admission. Benefits Siskin Children’s Institute. $20 entry. Live music, hair cuts and food by Mr. T’s. 4827 Hwy 58. Call 423-899-2872. Apr. 19 Huntsville, AL. Thunder on the Patio. Black Water Hattie’s Bike Night Kick-off. Sponsored by Full Throttle Magazine. 10000 S. Memorial Parkway. Call 256-489-3333 or visit www.blackwaterhatties.com. Apr. 19 Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Bunny Run. Starts 9am at 102 NE Racetrack Powersports. Cost: $9. Benefits Elder Service's Christmas. Great food and door prizes. Email justusnow@cox.net or visit www.sandollarmotorcycleclub.com/ Apr. 19 Memphis, TN. 3rd Annual Elvis Rock 'n' Roll Ride for Life. Sponsored by American Diabetes Association. Ride begins 9am at Graceland Harley-Davidson, 3727 Elvis Presley Blvd. $275 rider/$55 passenger if pre-registered before 1/31/09. Day of ride $350 rider/$75 passenger includes a t-shirt, parties, a photo and more. Call 901-682-8232 ext. 3122 or visit www.elvisride.com. Apr. 19 Roswell, GA. Ride to Killer Creek Harley-Davidson for Cruise ‘N Blues and Battle of the Bands. 12-5pm. Live music for 5 great bands, good food and cold beverages from Ethyl’s Diner, in-store sales, give-aways, vendors, patch sewing and more! Free admission. Killer Creek Harley-Davidson is located at 11480 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell. FMI call 770.777.1000 or visit www.killercreekharley.com. Apr. 22 Albany, GA. Earth Day - Recycle Your T-Shirts at Albany Harley-Davidson. Located at 2815 Old Dawson Road. Call 229-639-0035 or visit www.albanyharley.com. Apr. 22 Tifton, GA. Earth Day - Recycle Your T-Shirts at Tifton H-D. Located at off I-75 at exit 61. Call 229-387-8855 or visit www.tiftonharley.com.