On The Road With Schelley Brown Francis: September 2009

"On The Road With Schelley Brown Francis" Blog is all about me and my family, friends and the things that make up my life here in Minden, Louisiana! Many of the people, places and things in my life are related to "Olivia" a 1937 Buick Special that I was allowed to own for a period of time. She is named after the mother of the Waltons T.V. show. She changed my life on April 9th, 2002 and I am forever grateful to her! If you aren't a real car person you can never understand that last statement. It is because of her that I have the 100's of friends that I have now. It is because of her that I created Minden Cruisin For A Cure Wheels Through Time Car Show. It is because of her that I am envolved with Mid America Old Time Automobile Association. Everytime I got behind her wheel a tear or two might roll down my cheek because she changed my world and who would have believed one car could do so much for so many people.
In August of 2009 I made a hard decision to sell my beloved "Olivia" it was time for a new chapter in my life and someone that loved her as much as I did wanted to buy her. She changed my life and by selling her she will allow me to fullfill another dream maybe! In 2012 I became a member of Motor Maids, Inc. the oldest women's motorcycle group in the U.S. and Canada. This is the new chapter in my life, riding my 2004 Harley with a great group of new friends.
In September of 2014 I was hit at a red light in Magnolia, Arkansas.....I wasn't totaled out but my motorcycle was. Shortly afterward I found my next ride a 2013 HD Heritage named Buttercup.... cause I sure had to suck it up and just ride.

Monday, September 21, 2009

I Passed The Rider's Edge Class and My DMV TEST

Well another big change in my life has happened. Last week I bought a 2004 Harley Heritage Softail Classic. The bike is named "The Hell Bitch" after Captain Call's horse on "Lonesome Dove". I haven't rode it yet but it is mine. This past weekend my Rider's Edge motorcycle class at Shreveport Harley was moved up a week so I got to take it the week before I turn 50! and not the week after. I passed and I thought I did pretty good for someone that had never even cranked a bike. Thanks again to my great teachers Theresa and Clint! Today I went to the DMV and took my written test and passed and only missed 3. The bad part about that was I knew the correct answer and talked myself into another one. Now I have to practice, practice, practice before I get out on the real road! I recommend to anyone needing some riding lessons to take this class that most of the Harley Shops offers. It really teaches you some good riding skills and can teach anyone I guess how to

ride a motorcycle. It taught me!

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