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Do You Do Yard Sales?

Charley Barnes — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:42:06 +0000

I have never really been one to do the garage sale thing other than having had one years ago when moving. BANKED! So are you all in or is it taboo to rifle through a bunch of stuff that has been who knows where.

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Blue Knights To Host C.O.P.S. Poker Run June 22nd

Charley Barnes — Thu, 23 May 2013 03:09:34 +0000

The Blue Knights Colorado IX of Greeley will be hosting a fundraiser and poker run to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty and will donate all monies to the Colorado chapter of C.O.P.S.

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200 Motorcycles Escort Vietnam Memorial Travelling Wall From Berthoud To Veterans Park In Fort Collins [PICTURE GALLERY]

Charley Barnes — Thu, 23 May 2013 02:05:08 +0000

I have said before that I have been fortunate enough to do a lot of really cool things in my life but today ranks way up on the top of the list if not topping my list of really cool, honorable things I have done.

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Charley Barnes To Host Group Ride Wednesday To Vietnam Travelling Wall Staging Area For Escort To Fort Collins

Charley Barnes — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:29:01 +0000

If you ride a motorcycle and can get the afternoon off on Wednesday (Tomorrow) May 22nd join me in helping escort the Vietnam Memorial Travelling Wall to Fort Collins from Berthoud.

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Realities For Children Host Biggest Motorcycle Event In Colorado This Weekend [VIDEO]

Charley Barnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:47:50 +0000

Thousands of motorcycles will converge on Fort Collins this weekend with the biggest motorcycle event in Colorado and it all benefits Realities for Children. And it gets even better this year because everyone who rides will be a part of something bigger than big.

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Vietnam Travelling Wall Comes To Fort Collins Tomorrow VIA Motorcycle Escort

Charley Barnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:18:33 +0000

If you own a motorcycle and want to ride in the official escort for the Vietnam Travelling Memorial Wall then Wednesday the 22nd is your day. I have also included a map of the route for those of you who want to see it come by.

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Former Marine Has Peddled Over 71,000 Miles For Deployed Troops And Will Continue Till They Come Home

Charley Barnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:12:48 +0000

I was on my way home from New Mexico Sunday while doing some soul searching and ran into Jim Ellison at a rest area. What a great human being and what he is doing is just amazing considering Jim's frame was not made so much for bicycling.

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Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea From Oakley Kansas Among 4 Who 'Gave Their All' Last Week – Week 20 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:23:32 +0000

Four (4) more soldiers have paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. Please remember, “Freedom” isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it; just like these four brave men. Please make it a point to share this on your FB pages and social media sites so that everyone knows, every week, that these young men and women continue to die every week.

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President Obama Forces U.S. Marines To Break Their Own Code By Holding Umbrella's [POLL]

Charley Barnes — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:17:56 +0000

News agencies across the country,and social media sites like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook have blown up with Marines being called in to hold umbrella's for the President even though it violates Marine code. Right or wrong? You be the judge by answering our poll inside the story.

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Colorado's Jim Polehinke Featured In New Film Called "Soul Survivor" [MOVIE TRAILER]

Charley Barnes — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:54:48 +0000

It's hard to imagine what it must be like when someone is the only one who lives in an accident. Doesn't matter if there were two or 142. Or would it? Out of the 13 soul survivors of commercial airline crashes, 4 have come forward for the first time in a must see documentary.

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Steadman Family Honors Sleigh Riders After Helping Replant 1500 Tree's [VIDEO]

Charley Barnes — Thu, 16 May 2013 02:14:54 +0000

I wrote a story Monday about the Sleigh Riders event this past Saturday after the crew planted 1900 trees in the tune of about 4 hours. One of the families sent us a video today that they had put together and I wanted to share their perspective.

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Podcaster Adam Kokesh Planning Armed March On Washington July 4th [POLL]

Charley Barnes — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:28:46 +0000

Adam Kokesh was a corporal in the United States Marine Corps and a veteran of the Iraq War. In 2007, he became a member and leading proponent of "Iraq Veterans Against the War". His demonstrations protesting the U.S. military missions overseas, and acts of 'civil disobedience' have attracted controversy at times. Like this one.

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Bring All Your Friends This Weekend For The National Armed Forces FreedomRide – Colorado

Charley Barnes — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:10:36 +0000

Make plans for the 4th National Armed Forces FreedomRide (click on their link to find a ride in your state) on Saturday May 18th to observe Armed Forces Day and to acknowledge the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their Freedom.

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This Could Be One Of The Most Amazing Things Ever Caught On Film [VIDEO]

Charley Barnes — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:08:05 +0000

What are the odds? I mean really, they must be astronomical. Considering the video was posted on a church YouTube channel and witnessed by NFL's Colt McCoy, it must be legit but you will still have to see it to actually believe it.

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Here Is A Story That Will Make Your Good Day Turn Sour Real Quick

Charley Barnes — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:24:30 +0000

We don't hate rich people; we hate rich snooty 'my you know what doesn't stink' rich people. Well, this Mom is someone you will love to hate when you read this snooty little piece.

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Ault VFW Post #4334 To Host 'Northern Colorado Honor Flight' Poker Run On Saturday July 13

Charley Barnes — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:22:48 +0000

Many of you who couldn't do the previous Honor Flight a couple weeks ago will have another chance this September when veterans here in Northern Colorado again take to the skies to go pay their respects at their respective memorials in Washington D.C.. But, the trips are not free so here's a good way to help raise money.

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Sleigh Riders Motorcycle Toy Run Does The Unthinkable Over The Weekend [PICTURES]

Charley Barnes — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:39:05 +0000

I can't even tell you how many hours were spent organizing this event and when Mother Nature called a few days before our original weekend to plant we wondered how it would all go. Although we still planned on 50-75 to show up and help, it only took about 30 to do the work of a 100 people.

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19 Year Old Army Spc. Kevin Cardoza Among 5 Who 'Gave Their All' Last Week – Week 19 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:18:30 +0000

Five (5) more soldiers have paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. These warriors have sacrificed everything and sadly, most of America has no idea because sadly our flags won't fly at half staff for them as a nation. Please remember, “Freedom” isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it; just like these 5 brave men. Please make it a point to share this on your FB pages and social media sites so that everyone knows, every week, that these young men and women continue to die every week.

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Reba McEntire Sitcom 'Malibu Country' Canceled After One Season

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:48:52 +0000

Canceled. That's the status of Reba McEntire's new sitcom 'Malibu Country,' which aired on Friday nights on ABC. The network has nixed the half-hour show after just one season on the air.

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Charley Presents Friday's Edition Of 'Vickie's Corner' – The Wrong Side of Wrong

Charley Barnes — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:08:09 +0000

Last week I was reading a story on a military veteran who believe it or not was willing to give up her spot at Arlington National Cemetary for the alleged Boston Bomber who died in shootout with police last month. I was personally appalled and so are millions of others.

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