iCross Canada

On Saturday, Rimini was asked to help Bill Willbond get izzy dolls and boomer hats ready for shipping to Africa, where Bill distributes them to children. It's truly is an amazing cause, that the CAV supports!

I had my daughter that day, and brought her along to see what giving is. And she was a trooper.. was so helpful. I was so proud of her when she asked if she could give some of her teddies to the children, because they needed them more then her.

We had a great crew out to help and again reaffirms why I love CAV and the guys and gals I ride with.. and that this is where I am meant to be.

For more information on how you can help iCross, either by donations or creating izzy dolls or boomer hats, you can go to their web site iCross Canada

Boomer's Legacy

Rimini was approached by Maureen Eykelenboom if we could escort the over 90 cyclist that would be cycling from Comox BC to Victoria, who raised funds for "Boomer's Legacy".

6 Rimini Members ( Uncle Stew, Mily, Tazz, Goody, Diesel, Jelly Bean) Waited for the cyclist to get over the Malahat and began escorting the riders to the Legislative Grounds in Victoria.

It was truly a moving event, and at moments when you could see the exhaustion in some of the riders, I watched a stronger rider would place a hand on their back to keep them going.. truly a touching moment..

Arrive at the destination - many hugs and cheers were given.Jane Nuttall was there waiting for the team ( she lost her son Lieutenant Andrew Richard Nuttall 2009.12.23)

As speeches and thanks were given, one moving moment when Maureen introduced Jane, she was standing alone, and as Mily and I turned to see she was alone, her and I walked over and made sure she wasn't, and that she knew we were there for her and she was appreciative.
There are no words...

When time for the group photo all cyclist were asked to sit on the steps, and Rimini was asked to be in the picture.. lets just say we REALLLY stood out!!!!

We were also invited to partake in the after party and supper..
Upon arriving - had a tasty beverage from Howe Sound Brewing of Squamish, British Columbia new beer, Boomer's Canadian Red Ale. The Ale will be made only once a year and released during remembrance day.
Supper was amazing, Maureen gave thanks to everyone who helped including Rimni.

On a side note : These past two weekends have been emotional and I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Ride for the Fallen and Boomer's Legacy.. How loss and tragedy can lead to such positive energy. I have never been more proud to be a CAV memberTo have a silver cross mother thank me and the rest of the crew for being there even if it was just a shoulder the lean on.....
There are just no words....

Ride for the Fallen - Link to pictures

So as promised here is the link to some of the pictures I took of this weekend
Again I've had to look and go threw 2736 pictures..

Ride for the Fallen

So enjoy.. and again it was a privilege and an honor to be apart and capture this threw my camera

Rde for the Fallen

There are truly no words to express how I feel after this weekend. Joy, Sorrow, Excited, Teary, Happy, Sad.... This weekend I felt it all.. and this weekend I stood tall as a CAV member, proud to be apart of such an incredible family of riders.Brothers and Sisters all united to be supportive for our Silver Cross Families..
I took 2736 Pictures of this weekends events..
I had the privilege of meeting and being a shoulder to lean on for some of our silver cross families, and I feel I am truly blessed to have been part of it!
There are just no words.. no words at all..

We now have a Highway of Heroes, because of our Brothers of Ubique, but especially the hard work of Brother Brutus! Who is an amazing man, with a heart of gold.. and it is such a privilege to know him!

I have looked threw the many pics I have taken and will be posting a few up on the blog soon, as well as the link to the server where I have places a few..

RIde for the Fallen

I am sooo excited about this weekend's ride..
We will have a Highway of Heroes in BC, and I'm so proud that CAV will be a hug part of this momentum occasion. Brother Brutus from Ubique 3rd CAV has truly out done himself, and it will be such an honor to see and ride with him and fellow CAV members again!

Since I will be taking pictures, Apple Blossom is home, SIGH - and parked very nicely. It's kinda hard to ride ones' bike and take pictures of such an amazing event.. I don't want to miss a thing!!!!!

Spring National for CAV

So Spring Nationals occurred a couple of weeks ago, and it was awesome! I met so many wonderful and amazing people, truly made me feel privilege to be apart of such an amazing family. I took just about 1000 pictures. Many can be seen on our Rimini's website.

Ride for Dad

Saturday was the Ride For Dad, I had an amazing time and experience. I have the group of guys that I have become my second family. I feel very privilege to be apart of of the 3rd CAV.

I can't wait to have my own bike someday, but for now.. I will glad take the back seat!

I also took over 700 pictures of my CAV members and motorcycles.