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NEXT RIDE SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
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Dear Son Chasers:
Another very pleasant ride was experienced by those that ignored the gloomy weather forecast and joined us for a tour of the still rural areas of South Fulton County. The threat of rain never materialized and we carried on the Son Chasers tradition of finding a place to serve up some good eats as we enjoyed the fellowship that included three of the wives. The conversation was lively and went on long after the food had disappeared. As the saying goes, a good time was had by all. Have you ever noticed how little kids look at you on a motorcycle; especially little boys? As we were leaving the restaurant we got a thorough visual inspection by what looked like a two year old little boy who could not take his eyes off our bikes....or maybe it was Dave and Ronna Kyle's new matching jackets. The way I look at it, if it is appealing to little kids, it must be fun!
I'll be out of the country during next month's ride (May 17) to the Bulloch House in Warm Springs but Dave Kyle will be there to lead the ride. So don't worry and don't be late. Dave will not be deterred from finding the best route to the buffet line. Follow the Son and ride safely.
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Posted Sunday, March 30, 2008
Dear Son Chasers:
It was good to see those of you that were able to make the ride yesterday. While I have ridden in weather that would make today's 48 degrees, overcast sky a welcomed improvement, today reminds me how perfect yesterday's 65-70 degree sunshine really was. We had another safe, relaxing ride and some great fellowship during the lunch at Mike & C's. We also were excited to see Robert Hites join us for his first Son Chaser ride. Welcome Robert! Robert signed up on our mailing list last year at the Mike Stokely Memorial Ride. (I haven't gotten any info. on this year's MSM ride yet so we will try to work it in if and when it is known.) Dave Kyle has already posted some pics from yesterday with more to come.
During the planning part of our meeting we decided to redo all 7 of the rides from last year and add three new rides: 1. The Whistle Stop Cafe of "Fried Green Tomato" fame in East Juliette, Ga.; 2. The cookout at the Lewis' Farm near Franklin, Ga. and 3. Mount Cheaha in Alabama. I propose the following dates for the upcoming rides:
April 26 South Fulton Loop
May 17 Bulloch House Ride - Ride leader,
Dave Kyle
June 14 Calloway Country Store Ride -
Ride leader, Rick Wassom,
(I might be there but it is iffy)
July 19 Butler Mill Ride - Paul Burt, would you be able to lead this one? If not, I should be able to make this one.
August 16 High Falls/ Buckner's
August 23 Whistle Stop Cafe Ride
September 26-28 Blue Ridge Ride
October 18 Mount Cheaha, Al.
October 25 Lewis Farm Ride
LET ME KNOW IF YOU CANNOT MAKE SOME OF THESE DATES. IF THERE ARE DATES THAT HAVE TOO MANY CONFLICTS THEN I WILL TRY TO REARRANGE THE SCHEDULE SO WE CAN EXPECT A GOOD TURNOUT. LET ME KNOW BY NEXT SUNDAY, THE 6TH, AND I WILL PUBLISH THE SCHEDULE RIGHT AWAY SO YOU CAN ENTER THE DATES IN YOUR CALENDAR.
EXTRA TRIPS: I will be going to 29 Dreams and the Barber Motorsports Park on April 18-21 for the Honda Superbike Races. My son and daughter-in-law are also going but if anyone else would like to join us, let me know.
Dave and Ronna Kyle and Janet and I are riding from June 28 thru July 14 to visit all five National Parks in Utah. If you would like to join us, let me know.
I plan on doing part of the TransAM Trail (www.transamtrail.com) in early to mid September. This will be a dual sport ride. Again I would welcome anyone that would like to join me.
Please let me know of anything else that we could do to make the rides more enjoyable and meaningful to you and any of your riding friends.
ALAN
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Posted Thursday, March 27, 2008
Dear Son Chasers:
Dave Kyle and I rode out today to find a route for Saturday's ride and visit the Country Moose Cafe again. Well, we had a lesson in why we pre-ride the routes. The Country Moose Cafe closed last week!!! So, we'll pull out our Concord Loop ride from last season and have lunch at Mike and C's while we plan this season's ride schedule. See you Saturday at 9:30 at the church.
Alan
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Posted Monday, March 24, 2008
Dear Son Chasers,
Let's meet in the Church parking lot at 9:30; kickstands up at 10. We should be back by 2. Ride length probably no more than 100 miles.
Hope to see you next Saturday at 9:30.
