 PARR’S 24-Hour Winter Survival Experience An idea was evolved from one of the Brothers, Tony DaSilva to explore a winter survival night with his fellow brothers. Some wonder if this idea came from him watching too much Naked and Afraid and wanting it to become actuality but with a slight twist as Dressed and Exploitative. So the idea came to reality on February 22, 2020 at one of the brothers cabins in Weare NH, where the ground was still covered with snow and the stream was still frozen in spots. So, the teams were formed from the members that chose to embrace this experience Kenny, Tony , Matt, Jimmy, Branden, Manny V, Steve and Virg set out with only enough gear they could carry to survive the 24 hr period on over 50 acres of woods. While their partners chose to make a ladies night in at the cabin enjoying their own creative ideas. Each member brought their own backpack with what they thought would help them make it through this adventure along with 3 rabbits which was to be their main source of protein. Rabbit meat is well known for its high protein content which is even higher than that in beef or chicken. The meat also provides a wide range of minerals containing like 204 mg of phosphorous and 292 mg of potassium. Going back to our ancestors and the cowboy days when we watched westerns and saw it over a fire. Yes, that’s rabbit! So after a big morning breakfast at a local spot they prepared to head out on their mile and ¼ walk into the woods along a flowing ½ frozen stream, locating what they would call home for the next 24 hrs. They spent the rest of the day preparing and setting up sleeping arrangements while they still had sun light and daytime heat. The survival crew worked on preparing their dinner. In the mid-afternoon they were joined by the women to show some support and spent some time while the sun was still shining. They also brought gifts of warm chili that the men used any means necessary as a bowl some cut water bottles in half while others used cans. In return the men showed some fun teaching some of the women to shoot. As darkness approached the women chose to say their goodbyes and good luck to the survival crew. Darkness came quickly at 5 pm and it was dark as the men cooked their dinner and enjoyed some time before calling it literally flashlights OUT. During the night there were sounds that some had never experienced whether it be bear, snoring or foxes hissing or even turkeys gobbling it was all heard. Upon my arrival in the morning and seeing the crew despite the frigid temperatures and the and lack of sleep their spirits and laughs were good, their eyes and body language spoke of aches and pains. One thing that can never be taken away or questioned was that these Magnificent Eight PARR Brothers set out, completed and even enjoyed their Winter Survival Challenge. Next time you see these Eight they deserve a big handshake & pat on the back. Congratulations to the Magnificent Eight.
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 Here are some gift ideas to show the motorcycle enthusiast in your life how much you care this Valentine’s Day:
Motorcycle Guide Book. Time to go on an adventure. The Great American Motorcycle Tour book, is a guide to some fantastic rides. Gary McKechnie has spent years exploring the nation by bike, and these are his top rides, from the rocky New England coast to the wide-open West, including tips on the best food, shopping, and nightlife to experience on the trips. Motorcycle Gloves. Protect your Valentine’s digits with a great pair of gloves like these which are lightweight and fast drying. Air Compressor. You never know when those tires will need more air. It’s always a good idea to travel with a compressor, and this is the perfect size for motorcycle saddle bags. Ear Plugs. It gets loud out on the road, and a good pair of ear plugs will do the job in protecting your Valentine’s ears. Motorcycle Care Kit. This kit contains all the items your motorcycle enthusiast needs to keep that baby clean and protect all surfaces including paint, plastic, leather and metal. T3 Vehicle Security System. Protect his/her favorite ride with the 911Tracker T3 Security System. The T3 will alert your Valentine in the case of unauthorized movement or an emergency. 2019 We had the honor and pleasure to visit a wonderful group of guys PCRR Portuguese Canadian Road Riders and there family's in the neighboring country of Canada. We were invited to join them in one of there feasts. Right from the moment we crossed the boarder into Canada they were there to great, meet and escort us. The weekend was full of laughs, stories and participated in the procession and turning of the saints.   Portuguese American Road Riders (PARR) raised $13,124 for the benefit of the Paiva/Flores family children. A check was presented to the family on Sunday, September 2, 2018, at the Our Lady of Loreto Feast in Lowell, MA. PARR’s original goal was to raise $10,000 by Labor Day weekend. The final amount raised exceeded everyone’s expectations. The efforts of the club members and the entire community contributed to the tremendous success of this fundraiser. AuthorRoy Dias (Public Relations)  The occasion was the 13th Annual Benefit Run to help the children of the Paiva/Flores family. The event was organized by the Portuguese American Road Riders and took place on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Riders and participants met in the morning at the Holy Ghost Park in Lowell. After their bikes were blessed, they departed on a 75 mile round trip through MA and NH stopping at Stumble Inn in Londonderry, NH. They then returned back to Lowell for food and entertainment. AuthorRoy Dias (Public Relations) |
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