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I never made it home till Wednesday around 3pm. I took the hard way and you will see the water I had to try and get through.

I made it, but I was wet from the waist down. The old bike never faltered, thank Christ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

  Before I came out of the wilderness they called me Wotsanamee, which in my tongue means ‘truth seeker’.

In that jungle of darkness the members of my tribe followed the will of spirits who told us what to do, as if we were slaves and not common men.

 

When the AA messenger bought me to  his tribe I found that I was but an ignorant child in the ways of living.

My new adopted people gave me a chance to find hope and how to grow within a loving tribe; a place where the spirits may not touch me if I am willing to follow the path set down by the tribe love.

 

   Alas, many clans for the AA tribe were not enough for Wotsanamee, but this changed when I became a member of the Chapter Six Clan.

A nomadic warrior band, this clan loves nothing better than to dash wildly across the plains, en masse, and the roar of their charge is renowned.

 

They are known to travel great distances on their glistening steeds to visit sub clans.

Many members of other clans come to sit at these Chapter Six tribal councils, where all members have the right to be heard.

 

   In this clan, as in all powerful tribes, the elders are not shunned. They are celebrated as the keepers of wisdom, which they freely pass on.

 The elders show great joy as we grow, taking great care and patience to develop the individual who seeks their guidance, but they do not interfere with those who do not care to listen.

They are gentle and show compassion, for they remember the tribulations of their youth, but they are not beyond administering ‘tough love’ when called for, This is as it should be in a strong clan, where honesty is the cornerstone of survival.

    Within Chapter Six all members, particularly the young, are protected and valued as it must be for their safety and chances of reaching the adult state.

There is no power of men over woman, for the experience of each and every individual is essential to the clan’s wellbeing.

 

In this clan a member has many fathers, brothers, mothers, and sisters. They rely on each other for their survival, sharing much laughter and joy, as well as pain and losers, equally. As with any tribal entity, there is no room for falsehoods or taking advantage of the inexperienced, and Chapter Six frowns upon these things.

It knows that strength comes from the truth, unity and reliance on each individual, and all are better for it.

The clan continues to thrive and prosper because its principles are valued more highly than the many personalities within it.

 

    Thus I, Wotsanamee, have found safety in the collective haven of the Chapter Six Clan of the AA Tribe. I am taught to be wary of those who would talk the talk, and to be attentive to those who walk the walk, of which there are many in the clan.

 

It is here that I finally believe I am worthy, and that I have a chance to avoid the bedevilments of the evil spirits. For this I am truly grateful.   

 

                   

                             Wotsanamee.

 

 

 

 

 

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  General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous Australia

 

 

 

 

·        Keep  your highest priority  to wearing the appropriate proper Legal Protection Gear this applies to yourself and your pillion passenger - it is important that we minimise the possibility of injury to ourselve's or other's riding on the bike with us,  by acting in a responsible way.

 

·        For all rides there is a nominated Leader of the group.  Do not overtake him or her.

 

·        There is also a nominated Tail End Rider – on long trips also, there usually is a Back-up vehicle towing a trailer.  Please stay in front of that vehicle.

 

·        If you do not choose to ride the same pace as set by the Leader THAT’S O.K.!  Just go at your own safe pace.  We will never leave you behind – even if you are the last bike in front of the Tail End Rider, it doesn’t matter – we want you to enjoy your ride at a safe and comfortable speed.

 

·        Those rider’s who feel the need to put the hammer down, will be given opportunity to ride ahead at nominated sections only.

 

·        At any corner or intersection that is considered necessary to mark, the Leader will point to the left side of the road to indicate to the rider immediately behind the Leader to pull over as a Corner Marshall. Corner Marshalls are required to stay to the side of the road, before a corner, correct indicator flashing or if indicating to ride straight through an intersection should be after the corner on the side of the road (no indicator). Corner Marshalls are required to stay in their stationary position until Tail End Rider acknowledges to ride on.  (Usually done by a headlight flash)  If you do not wish to be a Corner Marshall – please do not ride immediately behind the Leader otherwise you will get the job!!!

 

·        Ride in staggered formation, if the rider in front of you is on the top side of road , your position needs to be on the bottom side of road, or vice-versa, approx three bike lengths back ( depending on what speed you travelling at ) , ride this formation in groups of four, the next group of four should be approx two car lengths behind.  

 

·        Always signal your intentions to change lanes or position and keep a safe distance behind the rider in front.  A three-second gap is considered adequate and safe.  (What’s a three second gap???  The distance you cover in three seconds – the faster you are riding, the further the distance!!!)  Always check in your mirrors and concentrate on your riding.  Only overtake when you are totally sure there is room for you ahead to pass safely,  NEVER pass another rider on the inside left.

 

·        When riding with others, be aware of the dynamics of how the group moves along – overtaking riders to make your way up to the front can cause a sometimes dangerous and frustrating bottleneck at the front.

 

·        The group as a whole should NOT stop for an individual as it can create an even more dangerous situation. If an emergency is apparent, we ask that only a small number of riders render assistance where they can.  Tail End Rider’s responsibility is to assist any rider who has stopped. The Back –up Vehicle carries a comprehensive first aid kit. 

 

·        To ensure smooth running fuel stops, please remember to do the following: at self-serve stations: fill your bike, push it out of the way, then pay for your petrol.  Always park with adequate distance between your bike and others so that a domino-effect disaster is not likely to occur.

 

·        On occasion, for reasons of rider safety and/or time constraints, we reserve the right to make changes to itineraries.  We appreciate a flexible attitude and co-operation with regard to the rare changes when they may happen.

 

                           

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