Author Archives: lanoras

Free! No Longer the Editor of Fishtail West

Posted on October 8, 2023 by lanoras

December 2006, number 157 was the first Fishtail West issue that I edited for the Velocette Owners Club of North America. The April/May 2023 issue was the last. I created and mailed out six (sometimes 7) issues each year. Yes, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Eve Ride

Posted on January 1, 2018 by lanoras

For those of us VOCNA members in Northern California, New Years Eve Eve means a romp through the Napa countryside. Weather permitting of course. This year the weather was glorious: dry with no wind and lots of sunshine and it … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2017 by lanoras

Everyone celebrates differently.  Lets hope these holidays are full of Velocettes, or whatever brings you the greatest joy.

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Unbelievable. Ron Perconti is dead

Posted on November 27, 2016 by lanoras
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2016 VOCNA Spring Opener

Posted on June 6, 2016 by lanoras

“It’s nineteen days until summer.” “It is?” “Yeah. I counted. I can’t go on a ride called the Spring Opener, nineteen days before summer. Isn’t the Spring Opener usually in March or April?” “No. It’s always May” “Well that’s just … Continue reading →

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2015 All Brit Ride

Posted on January 24, 2016 by lanoras

For years, decades even, I’ve wanted to ride on the All Brit Ride. This annual even has been occurring on the first Saturday in November for so many years, its original purpose has been forgotten. (If you want to know, … Continue reading →

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2015 VOCNA RALLY – Getting there

Posted on August 30, 2015 by lanoras

Once again Team Mork, consisting of Captain Fred, IceBreaker Ron, mate Jeff and myself traveled in style to the site of the annual Velocette Owners Club Rally, at Diamond Lake, Oregon. On the drive, I tried to predict the theme … Continue reading →

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2015 VOCNA SPRING OPENER

Posted on May 20, 2015 by lanoras

Many of the usual suspects were not able to attend this year’s VOCNA Spring Opener. What can we say? They missed out! Once again, our hosts John and Sue Ray, arranged for perfect weather. It was neither too hot nor … Continue reading →

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StoryTime at the Library: BEES!

Posted on April 27, 2015 by lanoras

I’m doing a special Saturday presentation on honey bees at the library. This presentation will be live so there is no narration added to the video. I’ll talk mostly about the life of the bees in the hive and share … Continue reading →

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New Year – New Project

Posted on December 30, 2014 by lanoras

Out at Team Mork workshop the KSS grass track machine is roughed out frame fittment-wise, foot peg placement, forks and wheels set up, fenders mounted and seat and tank attachment welded into place. Now its time to get cracking on … Continue reading →

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