The "HOG of the Month" is now presented as a seperate Web page, which provides color photo capability, not available in printed Newsletters. You can view the PDF format file from the Members Only page of our web site.
Al & Pat G. looking for volunteers to help support the Holiday Gift wrap at Brian's. If you can spend an couple hours during the holiday season, this helps the BCH MDA fund.
2007 Bike Show Flyer and information posted.
A host of great photos have been added to The Poker Run page.
A new page had been added to our web site. As our club has continued to grow in size, it has become increasingly difficult to get to know everyone. Of course this will work just as well for old people (like me) who can't remember someone's name from one minute to the next. :8)
Each month we'll be adding a photo(s) of New Members introduced at our Monthly Meetings. We start the page with those introduced at the April 2006 Members Meeting. To access the new page (requires Members Only password):
from the Home Page click on the: "Members Only" link, -then- "Members web sites & Directory (& photos)" link (this is where you're prompted to logon), -then- "New Members (photos)"
On Saturday April 15, we will replacing our current Web Server and upgrading the level of the operating system. This Web Sie will be unavailable during the transition. If all goes well, the web site should be operational by 8pm Saturday night.
A new page of recollections of the first 20 years of the Bucks County Chapter can be linked from the History page.
A new page has been added to the Members Only section of our web site. This page titled "Member Honors" begins with a list of members who have received Member of the Year recognition or the new Hummel Spirit of Motorcycling Award. In time, it is our intention to also highlight rider accomplishments such as HOG Mileage, Iron Butt classifications, etc.
Due to persistant problems with the eBCHogs NewsGroup, we will be returning to the eBCHog broadcast system on Yahoo. If you are a member and have not received an invitation to join the NewsGroup, you may subscribe by visiting:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eBCHog/join
A few photos added to the Fall Finders Page.
Members Web site page updated.
Fall Finder page updated for 2005 run.
Joe H. has accepted the position of Safety Officer.
CB Poker Run page updated with 2005 photos.
Our web site will be down for maintenance April 25-26 between 10pm and 5am.
Added review of the Crotona Midnight Run to the "Hogs Trough" of the Members Only section.
The folks at the St. Mary Children's Health Care Center sent us a few photos they took of our charity ride back in Decmber. To view them, click on the "Link to 2004 Photo Gallery page" from the current photos page.
Officers & Contacts + Past Officers pages updated.
Updated favorite links page.
A couple items posted on the Classified adds page.
Fall Finders photos and updates have been added to the Fall Finder Observation Page.
[eBCHog] repaired and working again!
At long last we've migrated to our new internet server. While the new server has more redundancy and a new operating system, it doesn't like our [eBCHog] broadcast system. We'll be working to rectify this as soon as possible but because of the complexity, it may take time or even require switching to a commercial service. We appreciate your patience.
Follow the cross country ride of Bonnie H. and Lynn H. Link to the Ladies of Harley page for a day-by-day tour.
Fall Finders Page updated for 2004. Link on Home Page under BC HOG Signature Events.
Updated GPS page (link from HOGs trough in Members Only section).
Over the last few months, several members have reported that they are no longer receiving broadcasts from the [eBCHog] robot, or that the body of the message is blank. What we’re finding is that many ISP’s have implemented SPAM filters.
If you have not been receiving Broadcasts, find where your SPAM filter settings are and where your SPAM is (temporarily) dumped. Most likely, you’re going to find your [eBCHog] broadcasts as well as other eMail you’ve been waiting for. The next thing you need to do is alter your SPAM filter settings. I can’t tell you the various options employed and you may have to experiment. There may be a “White List” where you can add addresses of anyone you want to insure is not filtered, and if so, add bikers@buckscountypahog.org or if it allows a domain, add “buckscountypahog.org”, “buckshog.org” and “balford.com”.
Updates to the Classifieds page.
Have you had trouble remembering the URL of our web site? For the benefit of old people like me, we now own a second domain and this one should prove much easier to remember. Introducing www.BucksHog.org !
Photos and updates of the 2003 Fall Finders Run, posted to the Fall Finders page.
eBCHog our Broadcast System - IS BACK ON-LINE!
Added document "MotorBucks", an article about motorcycling in Bucks County, from the Summer '03 edition of Bucks Magazine (in the Members Only - HOGsTrough).
To facilitate Members who may have, or need a room for the 100th. Anniversary and Ride Home, a new page has been added to the Members Only section.
Sorry if we missed you! On Tuesday July 15 an upgrade to our Linux operating system went sour and took us off line. We're presently up and running again, however we have lost our BroadCast Group (eBCHog) until further notice.
The August edition of the BCH Newsletter has been updated to the Members Only page.
Reminder, if you're looking for photos from the Covered Bridge Poker Run, they're posted on the "Covered Bridge" page which can be linked from the Home Page.
Tickets for the 2003 Covered Bridge Poker Run are available at Brian's HD. Remember, pins are limited. Reserve your today!
If you're looking for Photos from MDA RfL, they have been posted to the MDA page.
Current Chapter Challenge Log added to the Chapter Challenge page in the "Hogs Trough" directory of the "Members Only" section.
You could win a cool quilt! Follow the link on the Home Page.
Members Only Password changed. Registered members have been eMailed with the new PW.
Covered Bridge Poker Run page updated.
A new page, The Bucks HOG Chapter Challenge has been added to the Hogs Trough of the Members Only section, explaining a new annual event for members.
Memorial Page updated in the Members Only section.
New BRC schedules have been updated to the Safety / MRF courses page. Brian's new dealership is one of this years locations. It couldn't be more convenient than that?
Added a new page about uprighting your bike. You'll find a link under "Hogs Trough" of the Members Only section.
Due to a bug in our Spam-Filter, eMail sent VIA the Erols.com or MSN.com domains would have bounced back to you. If your ISP is Erols or MSN and you had requested the Members Only password, please try again or see Wayne at the next Members Meeting.
A description of the Polar Bear Club (by Tom B.) has been added. If you're interested in riding all year and would like a description, you'll find a link on the FAQs page.
Holiday Party page updated. A link is on the December Calendar.
Photos from the Fall Finders run have been added to the "Fall Finders" web page. Updated info. on the Charity Begins at Home Ride (11/16) page.
A new link has been added to the "Members Only" page titled "Calendars / Flyers". This link includes items which have been stripped from the on-line Newsletter to reduce download time. In most cases, the on-line calendars will be more inclusive and current. These download versions are available for your convenience to print and/or hang on your refrigerator.
Update to the LOH page and "Memorial Page" (Members only access required).
Many photos added to the photo page (Wildwood, Crab Run).
Bucks County H.O.G. proudly accepted the trophy for Best Represented Chapter, Out-of-State at the NJ Rally in Wildwood!
Many photos added to the Photos Page and a couple new to the Covered Bridge page.
A new document (Sturgis and Harley Anniversaries) has been added to the "Hogs Trough" section of the Members Only page. Combined into one, are two write-ups by Pam S., what to expect at Sturgis and the 100th anniversary.
About those "Friends of Pennypack Park". On the 7/31 Coffee Ride, several people told me our "ISP" must be playing around with our web site since it was NOT Bucks HOG! Could it be a hacker, terrorists!? Wellllllllll, no, I goofed. Although BC HOG is nearest to my heart (no kidding), I do edit several other web sites. Wednesday afternoon I had made some changes to the FOPP Home Page and then accidentally uploaded it to the wrong server. The question was then, should I race home and correct my mistake or join the Coffee Riders? Obviously I made the *RIGHT* decision ... and I hope those who stayed home Wednesday night enjoyed Pennypack Park. :8)
Photos added to photo page (InterClub Rally and Brian's HOG Roast) and new page added for benefit of new members who don't know what to expect on coffee or breakfast rides.
July 12, 2002, marked the official period of the H.O.G. 20th Anniversary. The celebration will coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Harley Davidson Motor Company and end January 31, 2004.
Updated Officers and Contacts Page (added photo links).
Photos page updated with several pics of the 6/19 MDA Camp Ride.
West Virginia (Regional) Travel Tips has been added to the Safety & Tips page.
Poker Run Page updated with Trivia facts, event review and photos (more to come).
Do we have any Junk Artists in our group? We are looking for members to create some form of sculpture or Art using motorcycle parts. Brian's HD has offered to throw some junk parts in a bin for us to use. So let’s see what we can come up with. We will have prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.Peoples choice, Most Creative and Truly belongs in the junk yard. Our plans are to display your art at Brian’s Pig Roast July 21st.
If you would then like to donate your art (no obligation) to benefit MDA we will have an auction. Sculptures will go to the highest bidder and proceeds will go to MDA.
A few photos from Rolling Thunder have been added to the Photos page.
A poem by Harry B. and George S. who collided while on one of those leisurely rides we all enjoy, has been added to the "Hogs Trough" in the Members Only section.
A new page about GPS on a motorcycle has been added to the "Members Only" section. Link from the "Hogs Trough".
MDA RfL page updated with information.
MDA Ride for Life page has been updated with photos and recap of the 2002 event.
The WEB based (eNewsGroup / eBCHog) Archive system has been improved. Newest messages are now listed first. Unnecassary headers have been removed, Message date is now displayed and Search field has been added. If you have not seen this yet, this is a great facility, check it out on the Members Only page (you must be a member with access to the Members Only section).
Added a new page of Biker Slang. A link is in the "Hog Trough" of the Members Only section.
Updates to the Covered Bridge Poke Run page.
Goodbye unreliable Yahoo eGroup. Hello to our own BC HOG NewsGroup!
Easter at Brian's photos added to the photos page.
BC HOG Member Bill Reese passed away recently. Please join us Wednesday 3/27, 6:30pm @ Brian's for a memorial ride to his viewing.
Enhanced the Archives of previous officers (Members Only section) with a "By Position Held" cross-reference.
Join us at Brian's HD on Saturday 30. The Easter Bunny will be there and you can have your photo taken with him and BC HOG will have a bake sale to benefit MDA.
Chapter member and friend Lou Bonatelli's perished in a cycle accident. His viewing is Thursday (3/14) from 11-1 @ Molden Funeral Chapel Inc. 133 Otter St. Bristol. Members are encouraged to join us at Brian's around 11:15am in an honorary ride to the funeral home. We would like to see a strong representation from the Chapter for a fallen member and remember to wear you colors!!
Also involved in recent motorcycle accidents this weekend are George S. and Harry B. who are laid up with various injuries.
The 2002 BC HOG Memebers Directory is now available in the "Members Only" section, on the "Members Web Sites & Directory" page. You will need the "Members Only" password to view this page.
BC HOG Woman riders interested in attending the AMA conference should refer to the BC HOG, Members Only page.
NY Trip photos updated to the photos page.
MSF course schedules for 2002 have been updated. You can find a link to MSF courses from the Safety Page.
The 2002 Photos Page kicks off! A few photos were also added to the 2001 page of the Homeless Shelter run.
The LOH page is updated with some information about a ride later in the year.
A new Link has been added to the Members Only page. This link aptly titled Suggest-A-Ride is your opportunity to promote your ideas for the ride / event you've been dreaming of. This years Directorship has committed to filling our calendar especially with chapter based events where we can all have fun together. Your help in creating and organizing these events is invited!
Happy New Year! A few new photos have recently been posted to the Photos page. As soon as I have one or two photos taken in the new year, the present Photos Page will be replaced with a Page for 2002. This is to expedite the loading of images on the page(s). If the page just continues to grow, it would take forever to get to the older photos. Instead, links will be placed at the top of each years Photos page to drill down to previous years photos so you can continue to enjoy and remember the old photos as wll as the new!
The "Bridges of Bucks" pages are being further enhanced. The story as first posted was a little weak on directions. I'm in the process of following the route myself and building a new linked page with Turn by Turn directions and mileage between each bridge. The project has become something of an obsession and I hope this will be the "Final Chapter" so I call it finished! :8)
Congratulations to our 2002 elected officials!
An excellent map of Bucks County has been added to the web site. You've may have seen this map in visitor centers but thanks to Franklin Maps, we have an on-line version. This map shows significant roads along with locations of historic sites and the Covered Bridges. You'll find links to this map on the "Maps", "Covered Bridge Poker Run" and "Bridges of Bucks" (Members Only) pages.
What makes the BC HOG copy of this map especially unique, is that BC HOG members can click on any Covered Bridge on the map to call up details about that particular bridge.
The "Bridges of Bucks" has been added to the "White Papers" section of the "Members Only" area. This tour covers all the Covered Bridges as written by another bike group. The story was then enhanced using hot links within the document that will direct you to more detailed information of each bridge with photos, histories and maps. Caution, there is mention of other brand cycles so read at your own risk. ;-)
Directions and map to the Quartette Club have been added to the "Holiday / Xmas Party" Page.
Bucks HOG Holiday Party (12/15) tickets will be on sale at the November Members Meeting. Tickets are $30 per person. More information can be found on the Holiday Part web page link on the Members Only page of this web site.
The 10% OFF Sale - all BC HOG merchandise (in stock, excluding patches) has been extended through November (Members Only).
Keep both above items in mind when passing a MAC machine on the way to the November Meeting! :-)
Updates to the Classifieds page (in the Members Only section)
2001 Bucks HOG group photo added to Photos web page.
Photo updates to the Fall Finders page.
10% OFF Sale - all BC HOG merchandise (in stock, excluding patches) through October (Members Only).
A page dedicated to the annual "Charity begins at Home" ride can be linked from the home page.
A page outlining the 2001 Holiday Party (the menu) can be linked from the members only page.
Added "Crab Run" photos to the photos page.
Updates to Fall Finders Run page recapping the event.
Updated photos page and added new page to acomadate the many photos submitted from the Wildwood / NJ HOG 2001 rally.
Updates to the Members Only Classifieds.
A date has been established for the BC HOG "Fall Finders" Observation Run. Mark your calendars for September 16 for this ALL BIKES WELCOME event sponsored by the Bucks County Chapter. More information will follow shortly.
Added a lighthearted poem, "Feel the Love", highlighting a group ride of 8/5/2001. For now, it's available from the MEMBERS ONLY > WHITE PAPERS page.
Added White Paper on E-ZPass.
The upcoming Battleship NJ Run (August 26), was incorrectly listed in the Newsletter as a "Club Ride". This is still a great event for a good cause, however it is *not* a Bucks HOG sponsored ride. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.
More importantly, an entry for the August LOH ride was overlooked. There will be an August 25 ride sponsored by the Ladies of Harley. Details are forthcoming, but you can mark you calendars, now. AND REMEMBER: ALL MEMBERS (men as well as women) are encouraged to join in on LOH rides! There were more men than woman (singular, haha) on the last LOH ride, so everyone, come on out and have a good time.
Updated photos page.
Considerable updates to the "Officers Archive" and "History" pages. Thanks to Tom B. for providing Newsletters from 1994 for this information. The February 1994 Newsletter has been added to the "past Newsletters", just for fun.
Added "White Paper" on Bike Games / Field Events.
The memorial page of the BC HOG web site is now on-line and linked from the "Members Only" page.
The "Poker Run" page has been updated with a recap of this years event with photos.
The club Pic-Nic has been cancelled. Redeem your ticket for refund..
Our thoughts and prayers are for Tommy M. (BC Hog and MSF instructor) who was involved in a car/cycle accident, 7/13/01.
Updates to photos and newsletter pages.
Created Web site Map. This navigational tool is the fastest way to find your way around a web site and insure you haven't missed anything.
Added white papers on Poker Runs and Tires, to the "Members Only" area.
Updates to the Classifieds, and a couple new entries on the links page. Changed the background on the home page to a morph unique to our chapter.
An update to the Ladies of Harley page announcing a new July ride (Did you know, that although Ladies of Harley rides are organized by the ladies of our chapter, men are not precluded from joining these rides and in fact are encouraged to do so!).
The Indian Valley Chapter Pig Roast & Poker Run is June 17th. All bikes are welcome for food, music and prizes. Sign-In at Dean's HD 10-12, $15. BC Hog members are encouraged to reciprocate IV Hog participation in our events. A group will be leaving Brian's at 9am.
Added a map by Joe H. of the region to the photos page. Joe's map makes it easy to find your way around. If you can remember route 29 you'll never get lost!
A new page has been added. The "White Papers" page (available in the Members Only section) will grow as a collection of tips, FAQs and experiences of members to help the rest of us become comfortable and maybe avoid others mistakes. It begins with tips on Trailering and Rallies.
Photo updates to the "MDA" and "Photos" pages.
June Newsletter available in the "Members Only" section. Updates to the "Safety" and "MSF" pages.
Updated Ride For Life page.
Updated "Photo" and "Members Links" pages.
Myrtle Beach Goers, Please meet Wednesday 5/16, 12 noon at the Hard Rock Cafe (Big Pyramid) for a chapter photo. (1322 Celebrity Circle, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 ( 843) 946-0007
updated Classified Ads page.
Added new section, "Tricks & Tips" to the "Safety & Tips Page".
Updated Favorite Links page with MDA RfL.
Updated Application and Renewals page.
Updated Classified Ads page.
Updated "Photos" Page with the clubs newest member.
In order to facilitate the random nature of updates to the Safety and FAQ pages, new Tips will now be preceeded by a date in the format YYMMDD. These eyecatchers will aid in discerning new entries.
Updated "Members Web Pages".
Added the "New Members" information page. Relocated Group Riding tips from the Safety Page to the New Members Page.
Added a "Daytona & Friends" photo to the Photos Page.
Gee, why didn't any of you Netscape users tell me how screwed up the Photos Page was?! Thanks to Steve I. for pointing it out, the photos page has been revised and should now be enjoyable by all. The scrolling text in the lower window of your browser has been killed so it would stop killing the MACs.
Added "Covered Bridge" page, linked from "Signature Events" section of Home Page.
Note that the destination of the 3/18 Polar Bear run has changed. Check the PB website.
Updated Photos and History page. Please, help me build the history page! I'm interested in some significant dates, names of past officers (and dates), etc. eMail: wayne@balford.com
We are proud to announce the official certification of our web site, by National H.O.G. You will now find a link on their web site (www.hog.com) to ours, from their "Chapters" index page.
Updated the "Photos" page.
Added the "Applicants" page for application and renewal information and forms.
The March edition of the Bucks HOG Newsletter is now available in the "Members Only" section of our web site!
The MDA page has been updated.
Added a page for 2001 PA Motorcycle Safety Foundation schedules. You'll find a link at the bottom of the "Safety" Page.
Some World Famous people added to the Photos web page.
The February edition of the Bucks HOG Newsletter is now available in the "Members Only" section of our web site, even before the mailman saw it! The Newsletters are compressed in .PDF format. Because the Newsletters are being converted from the source file, colors, images and text will be preserved better than the printed copy!
Added the "Board Members" Archive and started the "HOG History" page. I'm a new member, I need your help with both of these pages! Please send your historic notes.
Our own new URL is live. If you bookmarked our site before January 26, be sure to delete that bookmark and replace it with the new domain address: http://buckscountypahog.org
MDA (Ride for Life) page created (find link on Bucks HOG Home Page). The MDA page isn't very pretty. Our goal was to get the information to you ASAP. It's going to be a great trip for a great cause! As the page evolves, we will dress it up with some graphics, pictures of the ride, etc. Be sure to contact Dereva regarding any time you can volunteer.
Added "Members links" page. A link to it is on the Members Only page.
An update of Brian's first "Rider Night" has been added to the "Meeting Highlight" page.
Meeting Highlights page created. This page will keep you abreast of meetings you may have missed. Access this page from the "Members Only" section.
Our web site goes "Official"!
Be sure to join the eGroup (link on home page) to communicate in mass within the membership.
Bucks Harley Owners Group UNOfficial Web site introduced.