June 13-15, 2008, during the

REPUBLIC OF TEXAS BIKER RALLY

Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Ln. in Austin, Texas 78724

We are sorry to tell you that it's official, you have missed the special hotel rate that was available for W&FMC Patch Holders at our Host Hotel. Sorry about that, but you may still find some rooms in Austin or the surrounding areas. If not, throw a tent up on the handlebars and just plan on camping with the rest of us out at the ROT Site in the Yellow section D lots 124-131 behind the Rubber Duckie showers. After all, that's where the REAL party is anyway!!

6603 North I-35, Austin, TX 78752

I KNOW YOU ARE ASKING YOURSELF WHAT COULD I DO FOR 3 DAYS IN THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS AND AT THE BEST RALLY EVER,,,,,, WELL................

...First...

W&FMC SOUTHERN RALLY MEET & GREET on Friday afternoon from 3:00 to 6:00 at

(404 East Sixth Street in Austin)

Come down to Sixth Street early and find a parking spot right in front of The Jackalope, or leave your bike at your hotel. The Jackalope is the coolest bar on Sixth Street, and it's all our's for the afternoon. You should all know that the owner has DARED us to drink all the beer they have on hand this year, and by now they know how much we can drink in an sfternoon! Then feel free to hang around after the Meet & Greet to enjoy the World-Famous night life of Austin's Historic Sixth Street! It's a party that you'll never forget, if only you could remember it.

On a serious note, don't forget that a taxi ride is much cheaper than a DUI! Remember,

DON'T DRINK AND RIDE!

Saturday morning sober up run

Saddle your "IRON HORSE" and let's ride the rail.

Kick stands up @ 9 am.

"Get there early if you need coffee"

Departure is from the "Cafe 290" parking lot.

At the light, on 290 in Manor, Texas just east of Austin and the Fairgrounds.

We will be stopping for a brew or other refreshments.

We believe PIZZA will be at Hanover's, but if enough want different

just speak up at the jump off point.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

Karl Schafler Wind & Fire Mc Houston

...Or...

WIND & FIRE MC HANGOVER RIDE starts gathering at 10:30 am at the Studio Six - Austin Midtown parking lot. We will leave at 11:00. This time has changed, so please help spread the word to everyone wanting to go on this ride! This group ride will not be nearly as scenic as the Hill Country Ride, but takes a much more direct route to the same destination.

...Third...

Both rides are scheduled to ensure that all of us end up at the

OFFICIAL WIND & FIRE MC SOUTHERN RALLY from 12:00 to 4:00 at

HANOVER'S DRAUGHT HAUS

(108 East Main Street in Downtown Pflugerville)

Cold beer, lunch, live music, and the W&FMC Awards will be waiting for us with the lovely and talented Mo and our other good friends at Hanover's. Stay tuned as we plan a few other surprises out back as well. All this and Refrigerated Air!

...Fourth...

Don't forget to head back out to the ROT Rally Site and buy some cool stuff, see some cool bikes, and meet some cool people! It's the best way to forget about the Texas heat!!

...And Last...

Then all night long on SATURDAY NIGHT, be ready for

'OSCAR'S BIG BASH' at the ROT RALLY

(in the RV Yellow Lot, look for the W&FMC Flags and Banners. Ask about getting your BREEZY RIDER PATCH!)

Thanks again to all these wonderful folks for inviting us back!

You have to get your Southern Rally Release & Registration Form in the mail BEFORE 30 APRIL 2008 or you will have have missed the chance to guarantee your Official W&FMC Southern Rally tee shirt and pin, but you may be able to still get extras of one or the other at the W&FMC Command Center at the ROT Rally RV Yellow Lot (#124-131) or at Hanover's. Ask any of your friendly W&FMC-SR Staff for more information on these goodies.

Get your W&FMC Southern Rally 2008 Release & Registration Form by writing to wnfmcirving@aol.com or by clicking this link for a picture of the R&R Form in JPG format. Registration is free but mandatory.

BRAKES ARE FOR MORTALS!