Andrew and Renee
CONTENT
Patriots Corner.......................................................... 5 Motorcycle Friendly Directory.................................... 6 Thunder Cam............................................................ 7 Events....................................................................... 8 Maritime Biker............................................................ 9 Children Are At Risk................................................ 12 A Little Help from my Friends............................. 13 New Years Resolutions...................................... 13 Lipstick Rider........................................................... 15 News Bytes.............................................................. 17 Calendar........................................................... 19 COC....................................................................... 21 Bikers Arrested........................................................ 21 Bike of the Month.................................................... 22 Tech Tips................................................................. 24 Indian Motorcycle.................................................... 25 Louisiana Toy Runs.................................................. 29 Girl of Thunder...................................................... 30 Glenn McGovern Wins Appeal................................ 33 Bullet Points.............................................................. 35 Bike NIghts................................................................ 37
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Letter from the Publishers
It’ s hard to believe another year has flown by. With this new year there is a lot of new found hope. You can feel it in the air and in the aura that surrounds people when you talk to them. The excitement for 2017 in Louisiana is based on the premise of the oil field coming back in full swing. With the promise of new jobs, which will stimulate the economy for all of us in this great state, we will prevail. We have overcome the floods, political corruption and the countless accounts of mindless hatred protests. It won’ t be long before riding season is here and we all get to dust off our scooters and ride into the wind.
From the staff of Thunder Roads Magazine, we would like to wish everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. Please support the advertisers found within our pages of this issue. When you support them, you support small business, and that supports YOU. The next time you see a Veteran, Policeman, Fireman or Emergency Service, Thank them for their service.
Andrew and Renee
R. I. P. to all our brothers and sisters who lost the ride.
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Special Thanks & Contributors
First and foremost we would like to express our sincere thanks to our advertisers and sponsors without whom this magazine could not exist. To all of our faithful readers who provide us with their stories and information every month. Please keep them coming! Thanks to our facebook followers that post the cool pictures. To all of our contributors that help make all of our special photo shoots and charitable events a success. And a special shout out of love to our beautiful Louisiana Ladies that model for us every month for our readers viewing pleasure! Your grace, beauty, style and class are priceless to our magazine!
Cover Story
We would like to welcome Blake to our Thunder Roads Family. Blake is also on the cover of the December issue 2016 of Penthouse Magazine, and Penthouse Pet of the Month. Watch for her in future issues of Thunder Roads Louisiana Magazine and at some of our events throughout the year.
The Indian Chief is owned by G. Smith and can be found at Indian of New Orleans. The photographer and graphic designer for this photo is none other than Clark Jones.