Bags Monthly Newsletter and Such

Hi All!!!!!

AUGUST !!!

Before I begin, I would like to add this link for you to watch. It is of our United States Marines.

 It should make you proud as hell, to see the discipline and perfectionism that are our Soldiers.

USMC Silent Drill Team

CLICK HERE >>>   watch-v=Y90UPLLo6nY

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SUPPORT OUR SOLDIERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVING YOUR FREEDOM??????? THANK A VETERAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so PROUD to be an American!!!!!!!!

 I love this page of the site, because mostly just my friends come here, and it is a great way for me to be able to share this amazing life God has blessed me with, with all of ya. It has been tough being away from many of you and missing out on sharing life personally with you all. BUT, I know we have to give up some things to get others. By Jesus' sweet grace, my life has turned out incredibly, my daughter is a saint, and though I miss my mom every day! Yet, I will never regret one choice I have made, because I followed my heart and trusted the soft but powerful voice inside my soul. That is, I believe, where our God speaks to us from.

I have been so lucky, to have a bunch of awesome friends to help me on my way!

I have to thank all of you again for helping me to this incredible place in my life!

  OK ALL.... Are ya sitting down???

I met a man! A real one!!!! And he isn't afraid of the BAG!

And when I'm asked if he is a biker? I simply say :

Whatthefuckdoyouthink? :)

He is awesome in every way, with a mind like a comet,

and get this...he is funnier than me!

I am happier than ever!

SOOOOOOO........

Alaska was breathtaking as always. Man, I love it there so much! I am workin on getting the pics up this week, before I have to hit the road again. While there, I had the absolute pleasure of hangin out with the Capt. of the F/V TIME BANDIT, Jonathan Hillstrand, from the Discovery Channels Hit show DEADLIEST CATCH!

He was the greatest! Besides being a true badass, he is a complete gentleman to we ladies, and to anyone else who doesn't fuck with him. I am honored to have had time with him. He is so real, and down to earth it is amazing. A true Alaskan, and a true Biker.  Today, I can call him my true friend! What fun!

CHECK OUT Their website, www.timebandit.tv  and His and his brother Andy's NEW BOOK: "TIME BANDIT" Avail @ Borders/Barnes and Noble. I could not put it down!   It is AWESOME!!!

We did a gig for the Air Force troops at Elmendorf A.F.B. and Capt. Jonathan went waaaaay out of his way to come and hang out with them and us. At his own expense!!! The ARIZE BAND played and we all partied into the night. Unforgettable! Also, played the week before off base @ Eielson A.F.B. near Fairbanks! Got an incredible gift from one of the guys a custom carved antler bowie knife, in the shape of a fine penis! (photos coming) Thanks darlin! I love it!!! It would take me all night to tell you about all the cool people and places I played with and at, so I will let the pics do it. Check back in a day or 2 if they aren't up yet...

Couldn't wait to get home to the kiddo though. Glad to be back in the shack. Off again next weekend to MINN. for the ABATE PARTY in Litchfield, MN. Can't wait to meet JACKYL. Wonder what they'll think of the old Bags opening the show for em? I'm thinkin they will dig it! From what I hear, they are true biker M.F.ers!

Well, God Bless and keep all of you safe! Whatever/whomever you believe in, there is something that runs this stuff, I am sure. Live your best life!!!!

We are all a work in progress, as long as we are progressing in a good way, helping our fellows along the way, being honest with ourselves, and loving from our hearts, shit just works out!                   

Have to mention this, as people have asked me many times, "So, how does your daughter feel about what you do?"  The truth is, she digs me, and trusts me. She knows I am there for her first and always, and that what I do, the character I appear as, is not who I truly am. Or at least not all I am. I often wish other people would get that too. Especially the fellas I meet on the way. Seems guys have a real hard time separating the Bags from Suzanne. There have been only 2 in my life that could,

before now....   :)

Besides, Chey has pretty much heard it all, and has been hearing my comedy for years. Because of our openness to converse on the subject, she knows she can talk to me about anything.  I think in a way, she is just kind of over "it". Meaning the whole teenage sexual curiosity thing. Curiosity and peer pressure are the 2 biggest reasons for teenagers experimenting. That coupled with a lack of a faith, and in many girls lives, the lack of fathers which I believe sometimes makes them seek that ideal, or safe place, in the arms and sometimes sadly, the beds of boys/men. Long before they should.

(But that is a chapter for the book.....)

Anyway, she is old enough to really dig it all, and we both love that because of this job, I can take her with me to places that most people never get to see. We are so lucky, and so blessed!

 I stood on this very bridge, (below) and remembered 5 years ago, when she and I didn't have a place to live. We "went campin" together for  a week, then found a friend to stay with till I got enough $ to get us a place of our own. I truly believe, there is no dream that can't come true!   Amazing!     What doesn't kill ya, does make you stronger!                                                    

She is my best pal!  Make time to take off with your kids! One on One if you can. You will be so surprised! Just when you thought you lost touch with them, and the world has gotten a hold... the child comes back to you again, if only for a moment... and it is beautiful! Besides, trust me, travel is one of the best educations you can give them! They grow up at the speed of LIFE and you don't get time back.

WHAT A BLAST it is to be a biker! Well, last of all, I want to wish you all a safe riding season, and lots of love and passion in your world! Chase those dreams people!!!

PLEASE, DON'T RIDE DRUNK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Drink till you drop, just don't drop your bike!
Feel free to write anytime, or even call! I hate the attitude some have gotten with the whole, "Don't want to bother Bags, she is probably so busy!"  BULLSH*T!  I will be available for my friends near and far anytime I can, for as long as I can!

Without all of you, I don't have a show! See ya down the road!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxo LOVE  Bags!

Last of all,  on a personal note:

I am working with 2 dear friends, (a Father and Son) here in Denver, to help get the word out on their business....Liberty Hardwood Floors and Garland Hardwood. These guys are great friends of mine, and I am helping them with their advertising, and some sales. I would not be helping if I did not believe they are the best of both character, and craftsmanship. So... if you need anything done with wood... Ok ya nuts! Not that kind of wood! E mail me thru here, I am redoing both  their websites.  www.libertyhardwoodfloors.net

Get this..they just lost someone close to them both, (the son's mother) so together, they custom built an her casket.  (Leave it to a biker...)     It was the most amazing thing I ever witnessed. When I saw that, I knew they were not your average men, I knew I wanted to help them. There is nothing they can't create, and they are perfectionists, as well as bikers!  All I have seen is unreal!

On that note, I am outta here for now, feel free to write me here, ( I still answer them all!!!)

 God Bless y'all! LUV BAGS!

LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY,
BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING "OH BABY WHAT A RIDE!"