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The Chapter Mtg.of 8-18-2010
August 18th –The Touring Gators met at our new location last night at the Golden Corral on us 19 in Port Richey. We had a great turn out with 19 people in attendance.After a nice meal and socializing with everyone we held our meeting. We welcomed a visitor, Brian Austin from Suffolk Va. Chapter L. He is visiting the area and looking for a Chapter to join when he moves to Florida. We also welcomed Gary Browe and Cathy Baker to our meeting, they first attended a meeting shortly before we went dark for the summer. We also welcomed Luis Rosas and his wife and Ron Fosat for joining us at our meeting.We were informed that Pat and Bob Haskins, our former Chapter Directors, have a Granddaughter that was in for surgery this past Monday and had some compications while in surgery. Our best to them and Savannah. We have since been informed that Savannah is home and doing very well. Ginny Heckler informed the membership that Nancy Hayes has stepped down from being our Sunshine Lady and she then asked for volunteers or help with the position. Cathy Baker volunteered to help out. Thank you Cathy for helping us with this transition. Our scheduled rides remaining for the month of August were discussed as well as what is going on for the month of September.
Rich let us know of some of the Rally's that will be taking place in the next few months. Some Ideas for a group cruise where tossed around from a travel agent in Tampa, Jean Ann also travel agent and is checking on some competative pricing if we can get enough interest we will keep you posted. Neil Quill is expected to return some time in September, anybody remember him, we look forward to riding with him again. Our Chapter Director had several dates to celebrate in August. Congratulations! Barbie received the "One Year Sexier" award for September. Happy Birthday Barb! Barbie also won the 50/50 this month(Neil that was $28.00). There was 3 door prizes for August.Patsy,Cathy and Greg won this month. Way to go!!! Meeting adjourned by 8 PM. We will see everyone again next month at the Golden Corral. Until then....keep the shiny side up. Remember without "U" there is no "Us"
Route 66 Trip 2010
March 31 –Attached are Georges pictures from the Route 66 Ride for 2010. Which obviously had Jim and Kathy Quinn along, Russ Ryss was there too. These pictures are for those of us that had to stay home! To view the photos click here.
LEESBURG-MANATEE'S-SUPPER RIDE 5-2-2010
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The Florida District Rally
March 11 (Day 1) Rick and Jan and Jacques and Louise met at Panera Bread at the corner of SR54 and Little Road. It’s very cloudy and drizzling as we head out on SR54 east to old 54 and then on to SR98. We stopped for a break at the corner of Rockridge Road and SR98. There were some heavy showers, Jacques and Louise are on the bike and Rick and Jan are driving their car. The temperature is warm at 68F. We now take Rockridge Road to Deen Still Road and turn left on US27 to SR192 and stop at the Ramada Hotel. We then head to the Radisson to register for the rally. We then meet Dave and Linda who also drove their car. We walk around the rally site, check out the vendors and return to the hotel for a few “wobbly pops”. Greg and Jean Ann arrive around 5:30 pm and they also drove their car. The rain is now coming down pretty heavy so we decide to have supper at the hotel. We then return to Dave and Linda’s room for a few more “wobbly pops”. To view the photos click here.
Bike Night at Quaker Steak and Lube
March 31 – Nineteen (19) Touring Gators (Ray and Janice, Dave and Linda, Brian (Dave and Linda’s son), Tom and Kayle, Wayne and Karen, Jim and Kathy, Greg and Jean Ann, Rick and Jan, Russ and Linda, Jacques and Louise) gathered at the Chick Fil-A at the corner of SR54 and Little Road. The weather is sunny and 72F. At 4 pm, ten (10) motorcycles headed south on Little Road and turned right on Mitchell Boulevard and left on CR77 south, which changes to CR611 south. We then crossed the Bay bridges and arrived at the Quaker Steak and Lube. It was a bit early so there were not too many bikes there. Also, we had lots of room in the restaurant. After supper, we walked around and the bikes started arriving steadily. We then left and headed north on CR611 and stopped for ice cream at Ritters. We then continued north on CR611 and headed to our respective homes. As this was our last ride with the Gators, Louise and I would like to thank everyone for your friendship. It has been a pleasure riding with each and everyone one of you over the winter months. See you next winter. To view the photos click here.
Breakfast at Susie’s Too
March 29 – Eighteen Gators and Friends (Greg and Jean Ann, Tom and Kayle, Rick and Jan, Dave and Linda, Cheryl, Sandy, Peg, Rich and Ginny, Bill, B., John and Karen, Jacques and Louise) attended the Monday Breakfast Club at Susie’s Too on Old Route 54. The weather was iffy so there was no ride following breakfast. This will be the last Breakfast Club with the Gators for Jacques and Louise as they will be heading North on Thursday. To view the photos click here.
Gators Ride to Tavares for the Antique Boat Show
March 27- What a Beautiful day it's Going to be for a motorcycle ride. It's a bit cool as we(Rich, Ray, Wayne(MI),Dave,Wayne Trent,Tom and Jacques)Meet at the 7-Eleven at Moon Lake and SR52. We head east on SR52, it's 55 Degrees as we turn left and take I75 North and exit at SR50 and stop at McDonalds to pick up George and Ann. We continue east on SR50 and stop in Groveland at Hardees for breakfast. We then turn left on Rt.19 north, it has warmed up to 68F as we turn right on Main St. in Tavares and stop and park the bikes for the Antique Boat Show. Wayne(MI) heads back as he came up for the ride only. We walk to the boat show and spend several hours where there is everything to see, antique cars,antique boats, amphibious cars, new boats and everything you need if you own a boat. The temperature is in the high 70's. Tom has to leave earlier as he has company coming over to his place. The rest leave around 2PM, the temperature is now 82 Degrees F as we head out of Tavares and turn left on RT.19 south to SR 50 and stop for lunch at the Rainbow Resturant in Mascotti, FL.We then continue on SR50 west to SR41 south, George and Ann left us around Powell Rd and we turned right turned right on County Line RD. We then turned left on Shady Hills Road Where Rich headed to his home and the rest turned right on Hudson Road where we returned to our respective homes.Our ride to day is 181 Miles.To view the photos click here.
To view more photos of the Antique Boat Show click here. Thank you Ann for taking those pictures.
“Bike Night” at Cotee River
March 24 – Eight (8) Gators (Rich and Ginny, Bob and Rose, Rick and Jan, George and Ann, Jacques and Louise) attended the Wednesday Bike Night at Cotee River on Shady Hill Road in Spring Hill. It was a beautiful night as the organizers started the “throw the paint roller” in the bucket. This is a bit harder than the bean bags but Jacques managed to win a $10 certificate from the Cotee River Restaurant. Unfortunately, this was the only prize won by the Gators. Well, better luck next time. To view the photos click here.
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Saturday and Sunday Rides
The Chapter has group rides organized on almost every Saturday and Sunday. Check out our Ride Calendar for the location of the meeting place before the ride. Click here to view our Ride Calendar.
Upcoming Events and Rallies
Wing Ding 33 will be held in Knoxville, Tn, location To Be Announced, on July 6th - July 9th, 2011. For more information on Wing Ding 33
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Past Rides and Events
“Snowbirds Appreciation Party”
March 23 – Thirty seven (37) Gators and friends (Rich and Ginny, Peg, Rose, Rick and Jan, Dave and Linda, Ray (PA), Russ and Linda, Ray and Janice, Cheryl, John, Judy, Bill B., Neil and Barb with Heidi, Tiffany and Sandy, Nancy (Heidi’s friend with Joe and Lydia), Nancy H., Wayne and Karen, Frenchie and Patsy and Paul, Greg and Jean Ann, Tom and Kayle, Jacques and Louise) attended the “Snowbird Appreciation Party” at the Green Key State Park. This party is sponsored by Chapter FL1-D2 (The Touring Gators) in appreciation to the “snowbirds” that ride with them during the winter months. Ginny started a game whereby you had to guess the colour of the hair of several Gators when they were younger. The winners were Kayle and Barb. The lunch was great and a thank you was extended to those who looked after the food and drinks and to those who brought appetizers and desserts. Goodbyes were expressed to those who will be heading north shortly like Wayne and Karen and Jacques and Louise who will be leaving April 1. Thank you to the Gators for putting up with us during the winter months. Your friendship is greatly appreciated. To view the photos click here.
Breakfast at Nellies Restaurant
March 22 – Twenty one (21) Gators and friends (Rich and Ginny, Peg, Bob and Rose, Dave and Linda, George and Ann, Russ, Cheryl, John, Neil, Wayne and Karen, Greg and Jean Ann, Tom and Kayle, Jacques and Louise) attended the regular Monday Breakfast Club at Nellies in Weeki Wachee. It was nice to see Neil back among us as he has been away for quite some time. Following breakfast, Dave, Tom and Kayle, Wayne and Karen, George and Ann, Greg and Jean Ann and Jacques and Louise headed north on US19. It was a bit cool and cloudy and when it started to sprinkle, we stopped in Homosassa to put on our rain gear. Wayne and Karen did not have their raingear so they headed back to their home. We then continued north on US19 and turn left on the West Ozello Trail and rode to the end of the trail. We then returned east and turned right on US19 and then turned right on RTE490 west to Monkey Island. The rain stopped shortly after we put on our raingear. We checked out the monkeys playing on their Island. We had lunch at the Homosassa Riverside Resort and headed east to US19. We then turned right and headed south to our respective homes. To view the photos click here.
Chapter “FL1-D2” (The Touring Gators) Gathering
March 17 – Twenty one (21) Gators and friends (Rich, Rick and Jan, Jim and Kathy, Bob, Ray (PA), Bill and Tracy, Dave and Linda, George and Ann, Wayne and Karen, Tom, Terry MacAlwain from Calgary, AB, Ray, Donald Danbury, District Educator, Jacques and Louise) attended the monthly gathering of Chapter FL1-D2. The evening started with supper at IHOP in New Port Richey at 6 pm and followed by the gathering starting around 7 pm. Chapter Director Rich opened the gathering with the “Pledge of Allegiance” followed by a moment of silence. Jan reviewed the ride calendar for the month reminder of March and the beginning of April. Tom gave a presentation on Rider Education that included what is the co-rider to do in an emergency braking situation, what to do when it starts raining and riding safe in severe cross-winds. Rich also mentioned a couple of rallies/poker runs coming up in the area. These rallies/poker runs are organized by local Chapters. Ray mentioned an antique boat show coming up. Details will be sent via email. The ride lotto in the amount of $12.00 was won by Tracy. There were two door prizes that were won by Kathy and Bill. The 50/50 in the amount of $24.00 was won by Karen. Congratulations to all the winners. To view the photos click here.
Breakfast at Jeannine’s II Restaurant
March 15 – Twenty-one (21) Gators (Rick and Jan, Wayne and Karen, Bill, Dave and Linda, John, Bob and Rose, Rich, Ray (PA), Jeannine, Cheryl, Jim and Kathy, George and Ann, Russ, Jacques and Louise) took part in the regular Monday morning Breakfast Club at Jeannine’s II on Little Road in New Port Richey. It was nice to see Jim up and about following his surgery. It was a beautiful morning, so following breakfast Dave and Linda, Wayne and Karen, George and Ann and Jacques and Louise rode to Dunedin for ice cream. We headed south on Little Road and turned right on Trouble Creek and stopped to see the eagle’s nest. There is only one baby eagle in the nest. Daddy and Mommy eagle were perched not far from the nest, keeping an eye on baby eagle. We continued on Trouble Creek to ATL19 through Tarpon Springs and stopped at Strachan’s Ice Cream and Desserts. The ice cream was delicious. We headed north on ALT19 and turned left on Orange Drive to Riverside Drive to Sunset Drive and across the Howard Park Causeway to Howard Park. We then returned to ALT19 and took Trouble Creek to US19 and to our respective homes. To view the photos click here.
Gold Wing Song
Here it is again, thanks to Jim, we can all hear this beautiful Gold Wing song. So, when you put away your Gold Wing, not just yet now, just click on Gold Wing Song, and your will think your are crusing along the highway. Enjoy!
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