Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Last Blog for 2010
R.I.P.
Other events since the last Blog;
The Juno Christmas Party, which was a huge success thanks again to our Event Coordinator 9'er. We were lucky to have both Trapper and Drifter join us.
A great night was had by all...awesome catered dinner and gift rewrap/exchange followed by a night of dancing by DJ'ed music.
A Juno Unit Red Nose night out, what a great way to give back.
For more pictures visit
http://picasaweb.google.com/Juno.CAV/RedNose02
And of course our weekly get-to-gethers @ Timmies to talk about where we were and where we are going. We also have our 50/50 to raise monies for our charities.
There have been several events that I have not been able to personally attend.
1 CAV Formation has been busy.
http://http//picasaweb.google.com/1cav.webmaster
And the last ride of the year, was on the last day of the year. There were 8 brave (or some might say foolish) souls today. The roads were a little wet in some places but for the most part with the temp at +7 it was great for riding.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Juno.CAV/December31#
All-in-all 2010 was an awesome year for riding and being part of the CAV.
My New Year's wish is for no repats and a safe riding season for all.
All the best for anyone who happens to read this and I hope to see you next year.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Time of Remembrance
http://www.trentonian.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2819661
(I hope the link lasts)
Something our Legion started 3 years ago and WOW what a turnout.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Juno.CAV/Nov10TrentonCandleLightVigil#
It's really quite the sight, seeing the Air Cadets standing vigil and having all ages come out with candles (most with dedicated names) and placing them on the cenotaph. It's perfectly timed and appropriate, the night before Remembrance Day is a nice tribute.
Then Nov 11th....
Due to the area we live in(Quinte West, Belleville & surrounding area) there are a lot of small communities with cenotaphs that celebrate Nov 11th. Because of this it is difficult to support all. Juno did manage to have members at at least 5 separate locations.
We (Juno) did have a special invite from Picton (including bikes) to honour and dedicate the ceremonies to Repatriations.
In Trenton I had the honour of (with the help of Lance) presenting a wreath in the name of 1 CAV Juno Unit. It was the first time I wore my beret since retiring from the CF and the pride was still there. Estimates were over 3000 people there, amazing for a small town.
The last couple of weeks also marked the beginning of a new addition to the 1 CAV website...Eternal Unit, dedicated to fallen 1 CAV members
http://1cav.thecav.ca/Fallen%20Comrades/fallencomrades.htm
It's a nice tribute to friends gone but not forgotten and I'm honoured to administer the new page.
Looking forward to the upcoming Christmas and New Years parties....and with a little luck the continuation of the warm weather.
until next time....
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Back and Still Riding
http://www.trentonian.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2829266
The following day we were invited to attend the unveiling of a Veterans Memorial Mural in Stirling, it was great to see multiple CAV units attend...
http://picasaweb.google.com/1cav.webmaster/StirlingMural#
Overall it was great to be out riding again and riding for a cause. The response we get from everyone is positive, you can tell the next time a group of motorcyclists ride by they will be looking for our crest.
November 11th is coming and with that another opportunity to stand tall and proud with our colours, and beside other veterans to show we must never forget.
Until next time, stay warm and ride when you can and tell your stories when you can't. Be proud to be a part of one of the greatest organisations ever to come out of Canada...The CAV
Fish
Juno CSgt
1 CAV Webmaster
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Alert The Great White North
To all those that may read this blog, I again must apologize. For not only the delay in updating the blog but the 1 CAV site and answering emails. Between my computers hard drive having a melt down, the passing of friends and relatives and squeezing out every bit of riding for the season, it has been another filled period between blogs. I must thank Bear (Juno President and National Webmaster) for filling in where he could.
Sadly there was another repatriation R.I.P. Cpl Brian Pinksen and funerals for Moon and Colin Stillwell. The dedication stone for DR and there was also the passing of my Grandmother Lorraine Hamill, R.I.P. GG.
I ‘m writing this latest update from a small quite place called Alert, its only a hop, skip and small flight to the North Pole from here. My riding has come to a grinding halt while here. Any one of the several reasons would have taken the fun out of riding….-30 degree temp, 24 hour darkness, snow and dodging the wildlife (wolfs and meat eating rabbits) ….oh and having no bike makes it hard too. There wont be any pictures (well just the 1) in this blog the internet speed here makes picture upload painful…..remember 56k dialup ? oh those where the good ole days of fast internet. I’ve only been gone a short time but without my family and friends (and my bike lol) it seems much longer.
It still amazes me on how belonging to a group called The CAV we can attend so many rides, fundraisers and events. It seems (at least in Juno) if you can’t make 1 event someone else steps up, so we are always present to show that The CAV cares.
The following is a small list of rides (the ones I can remember) since the last blog…..
The MPNMRR …the Military Police ride across the Country. We did the portion from the Harley dealership just east of Oshawa into Trenton, it was pretty cool have the OPP escort us down the 401 in the left lane holding back most of the traffic.
Beautiful ride to Bancroft and the top of Eagles Nest….a nice rock face that I used to ice climb.
The opening ceremonies for the Belleville Memorial Bridge. Its nice to attend events that honour vets but it really makes me proud when the CAV is asked to participate.
The Nathan Ride for Hope was another example of the CAV pulling together and supporting one of their own. A well organized and beautiful ride, some of the routes had such tight winding roads I found myself turning off the signal lights (the turns were so sharp my mind thought I was turning a corner).
The Children Wish Foundation, what a great cause and great time doing it. There’s not to many things in life that can match the smiles on kids faces and once again The CAV was there to do it. Judging by how well we were received we will be going back for years to come.
The Nappanee Firefighters Ride…another good showing from CAV members from several units.
I wished I could have attended the Legion Ride…the pictures I’ve seen look like it was a beautiful day with a great turnout.
Our own (Juno) Presidents and Colours Ride….one thing Juno is good at (I guess since we do it so much) is organizing GREAT Rides !!! We rode to see the colours and to show-off ours.
Every Tuesday night (weather permitting) Juno also goes riding but, as of this writing I think that that season is over. The only riding that remains is for the occasional few hours during midday on the weekends. But we still meet every week, tell our stories and do fundraising through 50/50.
For pictures of rides that 1 CAV has participated in visit
http://picasaweb.google.ca/1cav.webmaster and/or visit Juno’s site
I know this sounds greedy but for at least in South Eastern Ontario I’m hoping for a little global warming (just a little over our riding area). For all you winter buffs you can keep everything north of 7 ;)
From the Great White North I wish you all a safe and gradual withdrawal from the riding season and a smooth transition into the holiday season.
Till the next time, keep your rubber off of the snow and your electric vests close by.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Where Do The Miles (km) Go
http://picasaweb.google.com/Juno.CAV
And they (we) attend as many other unit events and fundraisers as possible and have an awesome time doing it. Living in South Eastern Ont we are never without new places to check out and go for ice cream. The Big Apple one week, Napanee and Hastings the following weeks. Then you throw in day trips like Port Dover (Friday the 13th 50th event).....over 650km round trip.
http://picasaweb.google.com/1cav.webmaster/PortDoverFridayThe13th50thEvent#
And what a trip that was...up at 3am, Timmy's for 3:30 and kickstands up at 4. Relatively quiet on the 401, by 5 we started to see more bikes (oddly enough all going West). On the other side of Toronto you begin to see more bikes than cars and within 50km of Dover the groups started joining each other and creating packets of 30-60 bikes. Once you reach the town limits the police are there to stop all the cars (only bikes allowed in Dover on the 13th) and by then (before 8am) there was a constant stream of bikes.
There had to be at least 15-20k bikes already there and a record breaking amount yet to arrive. After a couple of hours of walking, shopping and looking around we sat and watched the constant stream of bikes still coming. At 11am we decided to start making our way back and WOW. For the next 6km there was a wall of bikes yet to arrive the next 25km was almost the same. I heard talk of Guinness Book of Records for a single day event.
The next day was the NAMI fundraiser and awareness ride. For the inaugural event Juno did a fantastic job, $1,900 raised with more cash donations still coming in. The poker run started at the MFRC (Military Family Resource Centre) with the registration handing out free bottled water, gift bags for the ladies, drink coolers and First Aid kits. With stops at Yamaha dealership (donated coffee and donuts), Legion (donated food trays), county fair (donated cold water bottles and an awesome statue honouring the military) and ended at Kingston Harley dealership and a BBQ. I'm not sure I've been on a poker run that was so well thought out, to cover all sights of interest and things to do at each stop. At the end there were live bands for entertainment and enough donated prices for every participant there, nobody left empty handed. Overall just a AWESOME day for and with the CAV.
http://picasaweb.google.com/1cav.webmaster/JunoSRideForNAMI#
Then there are just the get-togethers....but for some reasons with CAV friends they are never "just" every outing is filled with fun and excitement. From the Ribfest.....
http://picasaweb.google.com/Juno.CAV/Ribfest#
to why not crash @ Whynott's
http://picasaweb.google.com/Juno.CAV/WhynottBBQ#
With all this going on it's no wonder the rubber wears thin.....but it is a small price to pay for so much in return.
The next big ride is the Wounded Warrior portion of the Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride. Starts in Oshawa and ends @ CFB Trenton and promises to be an excellent ride. See the 1 CAV website for more details.
See you there Sunday Aug 29.
http://1cav.thecav.ca/index.html
Until next time, keep the rubber side down and your spirits up.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Around The Lake.... Plus
We met up with members from Vimy and crossed over to the states and then Mike (Juno's SAA) brought us to our final pre-ride rendezvous.
Inside there was a lot to see and the most choices of sauces I have ever seen. There were also a variety of drinks....
Yes your eyes do not deceive you I have a real manly drink
Niagara on the Lake. The km just seem to disappear as we saw one magnificent sight after another.
Overall a totally awesome trip and would recommend some or all the routes we experienced. Until next time......
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Not a born Blogger
Since my last post there have been several repats all of them with good turnouts. There isn't a lot things people agree on nowadays but one constant seems to be, to show support for the soldiers and their families. I hope we never have another repat but hope the support will continue.
Ride, work, ride, holidays, ride, fundraising, ride and raise money.....there seems to be 1 recurring theme RIDING. There has been a lot of riding this year and a lot of fundraising to go with it. Ride for Sight, John Flagg and Tony Stacey Centre Ride to Remember to mention but a few.
I would write more but guess what.....I'm going riding. Check out the web page and calendar for upcoming rides and keep looking at the Albums, a lot great pics there.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
So much in such a short time
As strange as it may seem, in all the years that I have been attending the repats this was the first time it rained. It came down hard and NO ONE complained. Sgt Martin Goudreault came home today and was honored as a true hero. It's too bad it takes bad things to bring people together but it would seem repats bring out the true strength in ourselves. R.I.P. Sgt Goudreault, thank-you for your ultimate sacrifice.
It is with equal sorrow to find out on the same day that another Hero (WWII Vet), fellow CAV member and a Great Man passed away last night. DR, the same person mentioned in an earlier post left us physically but will remain in our hearts and memories. There are always people that come and go but occasionally someone comes along that leaves a life long impression, DR was that man. One can try and list all the things that made a person great or memorable but to me saying he was a genuine "Good Person" sums it up. It may be he was from a different era, but it didn't matter who or what you were, you felt his warmth. I will post more for his memorial.
For now R.I.P. buddy.
Several other rides have also taken place since that last post. The biggest were the Highway of Hero's Salute Ride, Ride for Dad in Kingston and the CAV D Day Invasion. All the rides have pics on the 1 CAV website and the Juno website. The most memorable was visiting the war museum in Ottawa. It is very humbling to see what was done in the past to ensure our freedoms we enjoy today. I also thought is was cool that Wayne Rostat (Rafters) The CAV Honorary Rider in Chief to Veteran Supporters said he liked my bike. He was standing out front talking with Trapper and I was sitting on my bike. He turned and said nice bike....I turned around to see who he was talking to and no one was around so I said thanks.
Until next time.....
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Repat of Trooper Larry Rudd
I was proud to be 1 of many that stood and showed his family that their loved one is a true Canadian Hero. R.I.P. Trooper Rudd.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Repat of Colonel Geoff Parker
Colonel RIP and to your family may you find solace that a great many people appreciate his/your sacrifice.
http://picasaweb.google.ca/1cav.webmaster/RepatriationForColGeoffParker#
DR's new vest
To see more pictures of a very enjoyable and emotional presentation click on the link.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Repat of Pte McKay
Once again Repat Row was filled with red shirts, flags and hundreds showing respect for our latest hero Pte Kevin McKay and his ultimate sacrifice.
One of the largest bike turn outs that I have seen, it was good to see so many give their time and energy on this Sunday afternoon.
Our thoughts go out to his family and hope this will be our last repat.
http://picasaweb.google.ca/1cav.webmaster/May16RepatriationPteMcKay#
Monday, May 10, 2010
Repat of PO2 Craig Blake
See link for a few pictures and a surpise visit from a VIP
http://picasaweb.google.com/1cav.webmaster/RepatOfPO2CraigBlake#
For all those out there that pray, do so in the hope this will be the last repat.
Rest in Peace PO2 Craig Blake
Monday, May 3, 2010
Vimy Bike Show
Up early to start our journey to Kingston....leave Trenton to Belleville to pickup our more eastern Juno members.
The ride was cool but nice...once there time for a group photo
Inside the Bike Show had something for everyone from riding apparel (I bought a rain suit), pins, badges.....even hot tubs
Outside were the Sky Hawks and the jumping of our Colours
Parade to hand over the Colours
The ride back to Trenton was a little wet....but the bikes needed to get the bugs off anyway ;)
Then that night was the HOG Dance....Mike and Darlene did a great job
Over all just more proof why it's great to belong to the Riding community.
For more pictures visit the 1 CAV photo album
Sunday, April 25, 2010
A New Era for 1 CAV Webmaster and the Blog
I'm looking forward to an awesome riding season and supporting a lot of good causes.
Fish
Juno Colour Sgt
1 CAV Webmaster
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Private Tyler William Todd
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Farewell to Hugs (Sue)
Sue's brother-in-law, told of Sue's short time on earth with us and then members and friends told some other stories of Sue's life, and time with The CAV. Great turn out to say goodbye to a member that may be gone, but will never be forgotten.
Doc G (Al) wishes to send his thanks to you all for braving the rain in order to give Hugs the Motorcycle CAV send off she had asked for. Also thanks to all CAV members for being there in spirit, plus all the kind e-mails he rec'd.
"Rest In Peace Hugs" you will ride forever in our hearts.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
1500 people walking from Baine Park to the south gates of CFB Trenton to show support!
For all you do THANK YOU.
Bear
1CAV-Juno President
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Bobby Burns Supper
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Its been a long week!
May they all rest in peace.
STAND DOWN SOLDIER/OFFICER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Juno can't wait any longer for spring!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Sgt. George Miok, Sgt. Kirk Taylor, Cpl. Zachery McCormack, Pte. Garrett William Chidley, Calgary Herald journalist Michelle Lang
STAND DOWN SOLDIER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND