just popped in to say hey ride hard die free

just found this site. I also was one of the founders. started in my kitchen.That time is sort of purple haze.I really dug the last two years ride@party in minn. I'm up to my ass in snow here in colo. hope to see you in july.

To my uncle dick slice (shroty)!!

Just checking in...where is everybody? I got a month sober now, and it wasn't easy, but everybody should try it once in awhile to see just how habituated they are to having that drink every day...Ha, it's educational. Froggy.

looking forward to the first bash remember chrome up rubber down 13/69

Great Meeting Some Of You At Rollie's Saturday Night!!! Love Ya Squirrel...Thanks For The Drink & Good Conversation!!! ; )

hey guys just wanted to pop in and say hello hope all is well ill see ya at the bashes this year

stopped in a say hey

Bob: You must mean the old Boston's Pub that was the March Inn before that...Right next to Reliable Cycle. Spent some time in that one. Not much goin' on Nordeast for us anymore...those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end... Froggy the old Northsider.

Great sight! Grew up in "NORDEAST" Minneapolis in the 60 and 70's. Hung out on Central Ave at the Black P*&%$ Bar just down fron the SUN drive in. Saw and hung around with some of the old BPM's then. Been in sunny arizona since--hopefully makeing it back this summer to hook up for a run or two. Best luck and respect; Bob

I just want to say thank you for all showing up, for my cousins funneral Big Bob

we at the vnv m/c send our deepest sympathy for your loss.

keep up the good job all live free die hard

hey guys P.T. Lewis here(past bartender from the Joint) nice site!was great to see you Inky and Bookem at 09 Rally, hope to see you at 10...... stay in touch ! luv yas ....

RIP, Big Bob...been draggin' around, trying not to drink, but I coulda used a few this weekend. Nothing to do but remember the good times spent together, and carry on. Missing you, Large Robert...Froggy

My days are cloudy and in stress, I will really miss Big Bob. Things just won't seem the same not seeing my Brother at our events. He will truly be miss by me and the rest of the BPM Brothers. BPM Forever, Forever BPM. Love ya Big Bob!!!

You can see Bob's obituary online at sctimes.com. Sunday's paper is the only day that will have the full obituary, the rest of the week there will be just the service information.

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Big Bob. He was one hell of a biker and an all around excellent guy. We'll see you guys next Saturday.

I'm so sorry to hear abou Big Bob's passing. Big Bob was a hell of a guy, I really liked him a lot. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. I know the B.P.M. MC will give him the send off and tribute he deserves. Carla, you and your family will be in our prayers. With love, JimRobb & Family

We are all sorry to hear about the passing of Big Bob. All our best to his family and Brothers.

Big Bob's funeral information. When: Saturday, January 9, 2010 Where: Jubilee Worship Center, 3125 CR 74, St. Cloud Time: Visitation starts at 10 AM, the service will be at 12 noon, with lunch being served afterwards at Bubbas in Sauk Rapids Graveside services will be held in August in conjunction with the Mpls Memorial Run at the Pierce Family Cemetery in Anoka County. Directions to the church: From Division and 33rd Ave - go south on 33rd ave, (this will turn into W Germain street and then it becomes CR 74), for approximately 2 - 2.5 miles. The church is on your right. There are 2 churches on this stretch of road. The correct church doesn't really look like a church but has a "bubble" for a roof. And I believe there is a sign outside close to the road. If you need further information you can get my phone number from Tommy in Little Falls or Little John from Foley. I know he would have preferred being on his bike, but that wasn't in Gods plan, but he went peacefully, with no pain, and with as much dignity as could be arranged under the circumstances. He was the only man that has ever been able to handle me and I am completely lost without him.

Sorry to hear about Big Bob, My prayers for him,his family and friends. MJB

The World of the Black and Blue has lost another Great and Loved Brother, "Big Bob" You and All of Our Departed Brothers will Always Be With Us no matter where we are ! Love and respect BPMJohnny Range Chapter

Sorry for your loss of Big Bob.

Just heard of the passing of Big Bob. The world will be a sadder place without him. He will TRULY be missed by all of us. He was a good friend of mine and I will be less without him. Love and Respect to ALL the BPM Brothers!!!!!!!!!!!! Deacon Cobb

Our brother Big Bob passed away last evening...He was in hospital and I went to see him but he was unresponsive. He passed shortly after I went home. We kinda knew it was coming, but he was a tough old bird and kept on fighting. We'll miss him a lot. Froggy.

Happy Holidays to all my BPM Brothers out there, lookin forward to next year already, BPMjohnny Range Chapter

Happy Holidays to all in the world of the black and blue...here's hoping for a good New Year. Froggy of Anoka Chapter.

Inky, Long time, Sorry to hear about the fever, it's that time of the year again. Cabin Fever and Holiday blues. I am suffering with the second. But! I can always go to the mall hunting Cougars! or trappin some fur bearing critter! (Beaver) Merry Christmas! To all ! MJB

The cold sucks, at least it could snow if it's cold. I've all-ready have cabin fever.

MJB: I got sick this weekend, and it kinda totaled it...I'll call John for your email address...I found a phone number in my winter coat...it said to call between 5:00am to 4:30pm..is this still OK? I'll try it...but this is my normal work and travel hours. FROGGY

Froggy, I haven't seen Jon since about 1974 / 1975. Long time ago. I sure miss the old days. I dont even know if I could pick Jon out of crowd anymore. John from St Cloud has my e-mail address, can you get a hold of me. Thanks MJB

Hey fellas sorry we didn't make it to the toys for tots drive... hope it was a success. respects

MJB: Yah, I don't remember the convertible, but I played with Jon for 8 years around town. Then 2 other bands, fiddle and pedal steel. I still jam at Jon's maybe once a month, it's a good time. But our bass player uses a walker now...time marches on. Froggy.

Froggy- Get with me on e-mail , alot of questions about who's still around . finally got the memorial page to work , tough to see everybody thats passed , good to see the photo of Dick . I sold Erving a '48 panhead for $17.40 after a long night at the inlaws in St.LouisPark . It's a four generation placer mine from the 1890's , five guys working it and they did 600 ounces last season. I'm doing logwork on the main camp , a grizz burned it all down . DC fences around everything with all the bear problems , bringing my .458 . Thanks for talking Froggy . Hi to Juicer , half helmets aint that bad , saved me twice .

Froggy, In the band LT-6, Did you have guitar player named John who drove a red 69 Chrysler New Yorker convertible? If so, John and I use to hang out. Do you remeber Hurrican Barb? Bill Jordan? Got my son into playing the Tenor Sax and the Barry. Picked him up a guitar he loves his music. You musians are truly blessed, Keep it up. My Favorite lyrics to a song are( Were going to ride, were going to ride, like the one eyed jack of diamond with devil close behind, I am ging to find me a reckless woman with razors and diamonds in her eyes and thunder and lighting from her thighs. Were going to ride. L & R MJB

Ah! The Legion, Get drunk jump on the scoots head down old County Road 18 south to 494 west back to Hwy 7. (Crosstown / 62 was under construction)Running dark, ending up at the 908 / Bull Pen over to the Block House or the Blue Ribbon to finish off the evening

MJB: Yah...the Blockhouse...all the keg beer you could hold for $3.00...then over to the 908 to finish the evening on rum and cokes! And I never got pulled over, not once. Years later I used to play the Hopkins legion regularly in the LT-6 band, fiddle, guitar, and sax! Froggy.

CHUCK: St.Cloud John is going to give me your email address so I can talk to you more privately...PS I still have the 86 but haven't used it for a long time. What's in the mine? gold, silver, or some other good stuff...talk at you later. Froggy

I have been around since about 1967/68 up to about 1979/80. Little Tom and I grew up together in Hopkins. 908 / Bull Pen, The Block House, Pearsons, Hexagon, The Sconner and the Poodle Club. Sun Drive Inn, Pizza joint up on the hill, Sandy's Just loved to have fun a good laugh and cover my friends

Hey Froggie , Good to hear from you , Are the youngsters taking ít easy on you ? Going active is a hell of a good retirement plan . Will be spending all next summer in the bush on the Fortymile river on a mining claim , you should come up with that old '86 and kick some bears around . How is Stu doing ? Thanks for checking in . Chuck

MJB: Some of the guys asked me who you are...I said I didn't know but that it seems you had been around our world long ago. Sorry to hear about your mom-in-law...I got one that's 80 now. FROGGY

Chuck: Hello after all these years! Up in the Yukon, wow...I remember Stu and I riding to your apt.(on LSD)and you had a bear shoulder roast to eat with ketchup and Wonder bread. Yum....I made some antelope jerky, I got the meat from Slug in Montana. I went back active in 2006 after 30 years...but I got a dresser now, not a chopper. What do you do all winter up there?? Froggy.

Hello to Juicer and Dirt , Froggy , Little Joe , Big Bob , Rider and everybody still alive and kicking . Hello to Stu if the NE gang runs into him . Guiding for bears and moose on the Yukon border , always up for a visit from an oldtimer .

Those toys for tots always cracked me up.Its nice to have new toys in a house or apt with no Heat ,Water or Elect but damn it the kids got toys LOL.You guys should do a Minnesota Veterans Home Run at Christmas.Just stopped by to say hey.Later

Just got home from NoDak, buried my mother in-law on the 28, Sorry I mssed the Toys for Tots. I bet it was a good time for all. I am happy to hear the Anoke chapter is now open!!! Thumbs up to all. Great to hear this. The Gad-u-ater. is still open, Awesome. Had my way with a woman from their, chased me down the street buck naked, I yelled out to Wino, to release the beast! A 110 pound black lab named (Ben) who caught up to her and buried his head in her ass. He commited suicide 2-days later by jumping off the Gooseberry Falls bridge.

The Gladiator Bar is alive and well!

MJB: Happy " Dia de Gracia!" and we plan to move in to the new clubhouse this weekend...Bueno. Froggy of Anoka Chapter. PS: come on up to Bubba's Bar in Sauk Rapids on Saturday the 28th to attend our Toys for Tots party. Only $5 donation and we have a good time!

MJB, the gladiator is still alive and well and goin strong yet ,

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!! A start to another holiday season where the true meaning has gone to the wayside because of the mighty dollar. PS How is the new club house comming along in Anoka?

Six Pack, What size and what color? Was there a zoo run this year to Wahpeton, ND ? Has any one ever gone over to the Ted's shaker bar in Wahp? To all up on the range is the Gladiator still open in Gilbert? Had a lot of fun nights in that bar. MJB

I tried that link it didnt work.Glad i can ride a bike better then i can work a computer.Thanks BPM Johnny.MJB while your in that bag pull me out a couple Strippers would ya winters coming on to fast.

Six Pack, the only Pic's of Toby and Timmy are under the memorial link

Good to hear about the Anoka chapter!I used to live in a snow bank at the mill pond just before you get into Anoka from Champlin as a run away kid but i have to say the trash cans were better down town MPLS LOL. Later Six Pack 1%er.

Future Cub House: Let me know what it needs, a new AC Unit / Furnace / Plumbing Fixtures. I will see what I can pull out of my bag of tricks. MJB

Wheres the pictures of BPM Toby and BPM Timmy?Hey to you all!

MJB: OK, good to hear from you...my ol' lady is OK...she's not ever gonna get well with the problems she's got...but we're survivin'. Yah, the ridin's almost over once again...our new little Anoka chapter is lookin' for a clubhouse...and we may have found one, right in Anoka proper. More on this later...hang in there! FROGGY

just checking it out...thanx guys always have a blast!!!!! later, shan

Froggy, Thank you! I sure do miss talking with all of you. I hope all is well at home for you? the last time we spoke there was some concern about the misses, I hope all is well.To all my freinds out there season is almost over, ride safe, watch out for the fur bearing critters, lost a good freind this season due to a critter. L&R MJB

To MJB and all: There are no public forums anymore, but feel free to use the guestbook to stay in touch...I like to check in once in a while and see who has been around.

just found u guy on her . ran into a coulpe of u guys in hinkley couple of weeks ago it was cool thanks guy made me think of my uncle terry [hype]

Just got done talking to Juicer, said he can see better but still pretty stiff. He's a dam lucky man on that outcome I'am thinking ! ! Hey JimRobb you can alway's consider me as your brother, say Oct.3rd BOUJA BASH at clubhouse stop and say hey O.K.

He's still doing good. Improving with each day. For all those years of fighting the helmet law, and protesting at the state capitol years ago, at my age now, I think I'll try a half helmet. Don't know if Juice will, it's up to him as I think it should be a personal choice to wear one or not. After Erv was killed the hwy. patrol guy said it all depends on the accident whether is saves lives or kills ya.

It's good news he's ok...best thing to do is to get back on board if all the marbles are back in the bag...we got lucky this time. None of these guys wear gourd guards...only Butch and I. Probably still get lunched anyway, but at least Juice wouldn't have got the hole in his head. MotherFrog

THe 'ol Juice is doing good...swelling is going down, still in bed though. Hurtin' pretty good. It takes these older guys a little longer to heal. **smirk** Still has the racoon eyes. He's wanting to ride to the memorial run but we have to have the bike checked out first to make sure it's good to go. (We'll see what the doc says about that) I may have to hide his pants again!!! A thankful wife!

Just thought I would stop in and say Hi to all of you. MJB

Awesome new site, much better than the old one. I sure miss my Brothers (can I still consider you all my Brothers?) I hope you all are doing well. Wished things would've worked out diferrently for me, but I guess things happen for a reason. Sure hope I run into some of you every now and again. Nothing clever to say at the end, just ride free and miss ya!

Great website, I remember many a great time with the members of the club. 1960's thur 1989 when I had to get away. FTW Jack Flash

Froggy is a hell of a fiddel and harp player!

I worked with Adrianne, what a gal, she could make anybodys day brighter, no matter what, she loved life, she is sadly missed at the plant

Inky: Great job on the bike games this year at the party! Them gals all liked to try to bite the weinie, but they didn't like the mustard on it! Next year maybe put some horseradish sauce on it so it looks more natural!

Tell Dave that Davy says Hi. Used to live in Minnesota 25 years ago and knew quite a few of the BPM's. Used to work at the Sun Saloon and knew a bunch of the guys from all over. Tell all Davy says Hi.

Thank you all for the big impact you have had on my life Thank you all so much

i just want to thank everyone for comming out to the little falls party. hope you all had a great time. next year will be our fifthy year in minnesota. hope to see ya next year at the bike games

HAD A GREAT TIME AT YOUR LITTLE FALLS PARTY. THANKS FOR THE HOSPITALITY.YOU'RE A GREAT BUNCH OF CATS.

was just checking out the site and saw that you had a pic of my dad on your homepage:) i love that picture! good choice;)

Slice of 'raisin pie' to the webmaster for the great site and tunes.

Pumper; tell Mike Radio enjoy the talk at BPM party at TOM'S in Little Falls this week end about the LOST 202 platch very interesting

Great party this weekend. We (the Lost202) had a great time and enjoyed hanging around with everyone. Thank you BPM's for a great time!! Cheers, Pumper

Hello to the Club! I hope everyone is keeping the shiny side up! I used to hang around with Magoo and the guys at the clubhouse in Grand Forks, ND. If you see Magoo tell him hello for me. Now get out there and party!

What can i say its great not what can i say

what can say ??????????

does anyone remember the block house in Hopkins?...wow, what a find to this website...and by the way good bye Aidrianne...you will be missed

yea Bruce their are still alot of guys around that most likely know him, in fact some of the original 9 still come to all the events

i just came across the web site and watched the memorial, i was wondering if anyone is still around that knew Bruce Kantor "BJ" - one of the nine originals? he was my dad...

tell him there are still alot of the old club brothers from the 60's that still come around

My dad is visiting from Colorado and he is one of the four founding members from 1965. He saw the site and thinks its great.

nice web page..MY uncle was TOBY i miss him big tim..

Ran into your website and enjoyed looking through the pics. Back in '71, I was aprt of a little street-commando club called the Iron Tribesmen. One of our members, Chico, was living in the same building as Woody on Spruce Place and we all used to look up to him back then. I grew up though in Soderville and knew some of the El Forestero's as well - and even later knew Bud of the Outcasts through extended friends like Jack Ryan. I've now been a member of The Unknown MC for the last 22 years and am living in the PNW. Thanks for the memories and am glad to see you guys are still "gittin it"! Big T

Hey Squirrel and Dave S., I'm comin up from Texas to do sum partyin with you guz and will be up there all Summer and hope to attend some BPM events and runs this summer. Looking forward to also seein BPM Pat again (if he's still around). I'm the former VP of Wolf River Dry Riders M.C.