Here are some of the pictures from where the group rode across the Blue Ridge Parkway in the rain. Mother Nature was in full force as we barely escaped the hard rain.

Even though we were wet and it got pretty chilly for July it was an awesome ride!!

 

Pictures from Deal's Gap Resort where we stayed on our Summer Trip

 

 

 

 

Earlier this year the Charter rode over to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. TCWR provides a lifetime refuge for abandoned, abused and neglected "Big Cat" and other wildlife. Below are just a few of the pictures and they cannot take the place of seeing the majestic animals in real life.

 

The group would recommend this wonderful place to any one looking for a place to take their family to have a great time. We sure did.

 

You can learn more about TCWR at www.turpentinecreek.org. 

 

 

 

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.