Fire & Iron for Life!  FIFL

Now we have gone and done it. Club this year chose to have a Christmas Party and what a time we had. The fellowship and camaraderie was what we needed after such a wonderful year. This is what we do and we're gonna do it again...see ya next year!

Now instead of going to each individual parade, we'll just confine them for ease of all. Our Club took part in 3 different parades in two weeks this year. Marianna, Alford and Cottondale. I think that's the slowest we rode all year. The most gratifying one I believe was Cottondale's, for it was the end of our Christmas Toy collection for the Guardian Ad Litem. It was our Club's privilege to help almost 90 kids have a better Christmas. Who says Santa Claus is dead?

Doing something with or for the Veterans is always a pleasure! We got invited this year to help with the Memorial first and then the Parade. This was a great parade too - short and sweet. HA HA. Those that came out to aid the Vets also had a wonderful meal afterwards at the hot spot in town ... Waffle House! Next year let's do it again!!!

Well this was our second year of this event and it came out wonderful. Many of last years friends and families came out to enjoy this year's festivities. At least this year we didn't burn any cookers up. More food, more fun and Mother nature sure helped this year also. We were also glad to have Gambler back from his "destiny with a deer" accident. Glad to have you back brother! We also had a special guest to help hand out trophies, thanks a bunch Heather, look forward to future outings with you. This year's fundraising was to help sponsor a prospection fire fighter thru school. Good job guys!

Some days just when ya think everything is going so well, Murphy’s Law just up and bites ya right square in the “ahem!” This was our church night and all went smooth during the meeting. Even got thru in less than a hour. Kudos to me! But, after was all said and done, tragedy hit us close to home. Our newest patched member and his wife was leaving the meeting and hit a deer! My phone rang and our brother, Gambler, was on his back and called me and said we've been in an accident. We're hurt bad! Po Folks never knew what flew out the door as we emptied and got on scene quick fast and in a hurry. As we cleared all, after flying his wife and ground transporting him to Tallahassee, the FHP complemented us on a job well done. As an update to the accident, Marilyn is home and Ken is following shortly. All I can say is that nothing but, by the grace of God, this may have been worse. Be well my friends! You're in our thoughts as the healing process takes place and can’t wait to have ya back on the road with us!

Of all the dagblasted days or weekends to have to pull a 48, our club was out to help again! Seems the RK's needed help once again to pull off the poker run at Thunder Beach. It's always a pleasure when we're able to help even on short notice for such a worthy event! The National Fallen Firefighter Fund is something that helps all of us in those terrible and trying times when the unthinkable happens. This year they had 135 bikes for the event, now that is a solid turn out! My thanks to all the team members that participated and showing what being a member is all about! My hat’s off to you guys! Oh yeah! Thanks to the RK's for inviting us!

After a few meetings and under the weather because of the heat, we had been planning a bike night for the club because we needed to do something for ourselves. We had an enjoyable
night at Sonic's and had a "blast"! Caught some without their coins...that is so evil to call a challenge! Never know unless
you try!

It started out as a cool morning ride but that didn't take long to change! lol! Once we got closer to the beach the heat started up and so did the humidity. Toucan's was the destination as we had a great ride with club members and friends from Tally! And, just so you know, yes he really did drop the bike. Look forward to the next outing!

__The Rally for 2010 was in Plymouth, Mass. Station 144 and Scooter did a superb job of hosting. Hotels right on the water front and barring slight drizzle even Mother Nature allowed for a great event.
__How Brave does one individual have to be to actually call for a coin challenge at the Meet & Greet? Or is that just crazy? The Crazy part is, I think, someone was without a coin! Helluva bar tab there! Took up a collection to help though. Now that's togetherness. One for all and all for one! Brotherhood.
__Great rides, nice country, awesome people! What more could a club need? More beer please! Or apple pie! BOTH!!
__With only one incident during a ride, an accident nearly slowed us for a bit but no significant injuries to mention. Crazy was more worried about the new paint job than the bruise on her leg! You go girl!!
__The Kilts & Colors ride and the booze cruise went off without a hitch. Can't wait till it happens again!
__As all headed out to the BBQ (steak & lobster) Bake, we knew it was drawing close to the end. Thanks to all who attended to made this a great rally and new friends. Fire and Iron for Life!