Adopt a Highway

Thanks to Lee, Lori, Janet, Bryan, Lisa, Ron and Larke for helping pick up trash on Hwy 62 as part of our Adopt a Highway program. We spent four hours working an filled up 20 bags with trash. It is amazing what you can find on the side of the road.

 It is good to give back a little when we can.

First Chapter Ride of 2013

We had wonderful weather for riding and for everyone to work of the winter riding rust. Here's a short ride report from Hatman:

    After a meeting where we discussed helping the Rogers Animal Shelter, we rolled out with 14 bikes and 2 passengers. It was good to meet Lori (not sure of the proper spelling), Lee's friend and Wayne, Mitch's oldest son.

   

   The roads were clear and the day sunny as we headed east towards the Missouri cutoff. At Seligman, Rip and Smokey peeled off, leaving us with 12 bikes to continue the ride. I, as usual, moved into my favorite ride position as far back as possible and just before Jack, while everyone else followed Jason on a variety of scoots. 

   

   Going north, the roads get a little tighter and the obstacles a little more unusual. Jason said an older lady thrown a milk shake container out on the road which exploded in front of him, while I almost got to shake hands with a biker going in the opposite direction. We were both hugging the line in a up and down curve when we saw each other. There was no time to swerve, just ride it out. Jack said it looked like we were going to hit pegs but I am here to write this, so its ok. 

   After a brief stop to let Rick air up his tire in Noel, we shot over to "Cotton Eyed Joe's" restaurant to eat.There we met Miss Marda, and family. They were down from Iowa with the grandchildren so even though she didn't ride with Clyde, she still participated in part of the event. 

   It was too early for the buffet, but Joe's menu has a lot to tempt the hungry biker. The loaded baked potato with chopped brisket was good and 2 rolls, several glasses of iced tea only set me back $6.80. I also got to sample their cheese/jalapeño balls, little nuggets of deep fried gooey cheese, laced with jalapeño juice. I saw several large salads, burgers and sliced meats hitting our tables so everyone appeared happy. 

   I had to leave then to return to chores so I can't say how the ride ended. For all those who didn't get to go, you missed a good time. Next month is the ride to the Saunders Gun Museum in Berryville. Hope to see you in the parade.

Happy Birthday Smokey!!

For our Jan 19th meeting, we scheduled a surprise birthday party for our new Sgt. at Arms, Smokey. We gathered at Hawkeye's house for burgers, dogs, cake, and a renewal of our chapter's charter with STAR International. Here's some pics:

Surprise Smokey!

Hawkeye at the grill

Rip using ancient technology to document the cake. I'm not sure what "film" is, but Rip swears by it.

Smile!

The birthday boy with his new riding headgear

Yes, Rhonda was in on it too, Smoke. :)

Our growing family

Hatman reading the charter yet again.

The cake says it all.

Way Too Busy

So, I've been riding like crazy and alas, typing hasn't been a priority. Hopefully I'll improve that over the new year. Welcome to 2013! Shiny side up!

On March 24, we had a great ride to open up the season. Jason did a great job laying out the route and everyone had a great time. Here's some pics. See y'all next time.

2012 SE STAR-B-Q

SE STAR-B-Q 2012 in Winchester, VA
June 22nd and 23rd
Hosted by STAR Touring & Riding Chapter #260

Check out the webpage below for registration information and check back for updates to the schedule!

http://sestarbq2012.weebly.com/

Our illustrious and industrious Ride Captain, Jason has put together this season's Saturday Night Dinner Rides. The locations are on our calendar, but you can download the entire schedule here. Hope to see everyone there!