NOTE:
Chapter N meets for breakfast every Wednesday at 8 AM at Sarah’s, located on Hwy 278 West of Gadsden & 1 mile West of Walnut Grove. Good buffet breakfast including drink for $6/person.SEPTEMBER 2008
SATURDAY 9-27 –
Dinner Ride to Beans & Greens in Centre. NOTE: This is the kick-off for the Hokes Bluff "Cruisin’ For A Cure" event on Saturday 10-4. All net proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Awareness, Support, & Research. Depart Kangaroo 4 PM. The return trip will be much quicker due to the "jet propulsion" from the beans… ha ha…SUNDAY AFTERNOON 9-28
- Sunday afternoon ride. Ride Coordinator; Sammy or Harold. Depart Kangaroo at 12:45 PM & meet others at the Albertville K-mart to depart at 1:30 PM. Ride 431 through Guntersville, then take hwy 5 over Grant Mountain to hwy 72. Turn left on hwy 72, then right on hwy 65 to ride through Paint Rock Valley. Turn right at hwy 146 to ride up Cumberland Mountain, then right on hwy 79 to ride down the mountain to Scottsboro and onto Guntersville and return back to Albertville for diner at a fast food place such as Captain D’s. This is an estimated 2 hour ride.OCTOBER 2008
SATURDAY 10-4 – Annual “Cruisin’ for the Cure” to benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation at Hokes Bluff City Park. Swap Meet, Arts & Crafts, Antique Car Show, Motorcycle Show. Anything with wheels welcome. Rain or shine from 8 AM to 4 PM. Breakfast served from 7-9 AM by the Lions Club. Meet at the Park between 8-9 AM to show your bike or earlier for breakfast. Live entertainment throughout the day.
SATURDAY 10-4 – Chapter Gathering at Western Sizzlin, Hwy 77 near US 411, Rainbow City, AL. Eat at 5 PM and a short fun meeting starts at 6 PM. (NOTE: Seniors who order before 5 PM can get the Senior Buffet which includes all bars for $5.49). Those at the event in Hokes Bluff will depart at 4 PM and ride to the meeting.
SATURDAY 10-11 - The Alabama Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service will be Saturday October 11, 2008. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1030 hrs. Last year we held the first annual motorcycle ride to this event. This is going to be an annual ride to this sacred ceremony. I want this ride that honors our fallen brothers and sisters to be the largest single motorcycle ride held annually in the state of Alabama. The Fallen Firefighter Memorial has no funding source so we ask for voluntary donations to be contributed to the Fallen Firefighter Memorial. This year we will meet at Cracker Barrel located at I-459 and US 280 just east of Birmingham. All bikes should be full of fuel and ready to ride by 0830 hrs and will pull out at 0900 hrs. Anyone wanting to eat should arrive early enough to eat and be ready to ride at the scheduled time. This ride will be escorted from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa only. Once we arrive at the Winn-Dixie on Hwy 69, we will stage in the parking lot. At 1010 hrs we will ride together down to the fire college to make a grand entrance where we will line the street in front of the memorial with bikes. We are asking for a minimum donation of $10.00 per person for the memorial. We welcome all motorcycle riders, motorcycle groups, motorcycle clubs for this ride. Please send this email to everyone that rides and together we will make this a true memorial ride. I look forward to riding with everyone again this year.
This ride is sponsored by Hoover Firefighters Local 4035 and the Red Knights MC Alabama Chapter 2. Please make plans to come out and support this ride. This ride is open to everyone, so please spread the word.
Ride Safe. Skip Kittrell, President RKMC AL 2: & Neal DePiano, President Hoover FF Local 4035
Two departure times for this ride. (1) if you want to eat breakfast at the Cracker Barrel on 280 with many of the other riders, depart Kangaroo 6 AM & Springville Chevron 6:30 AM (2) To eat breakfast on your own but participate in this important ride to support Skip’s efforts, depart Kangaroo 7 AM & Springville Chevron at 7:30 AM.
ACCORDING TO SKIP, THE CEREMONY IS EXPECTED TO LAST ABOUT ONE HOUR WHICH MEANS WE WILL BE FREE TO RIDE ABOUT NOON. WE CAN HAVE LUNCH LOCALLY, THEN TAKE A SCENIC RIDE BACK TO TRUSSVILLE FOR OUR OCTOBER DINNER RIDE at Fish House Grill, (5PM) 5961 Chalkville Mountain Lane, Trussville, AL 205-661-6005 or check the menu at www.fishhousegrillusa.com. (Wayne & Liz ate there recently and report excellent food & service). The restaurant is new & is hidden from view from Chalkville Mt. Road, but exit I-59 at the Trussville exit #141. Go West away from I-59 to the 1st traffic light beyond the entrance ramp to I-59 South and turn left toward Krystal and behind the Chevron Station. If you can’t ride to Tuscaloosa with us, please meet us at the restaurant at 5 PM for some good seafood and other foods if seafood is not your choice.
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY Oct. 16, 17 & 18 – Mississippi District Rally, Biloxi, MS. Theme: Stars On The Coast Hollywood TV Land. For registration, motel and other information, go to: www.msgwrra.org . Some may depart on Wed. & will be discussed at the Oct. gathering. Thursday’s departure: Breakfast on your own and depart Kangaroo 7 AM & from the Chevron in Springville at 7:30 AM. Should arrive in Biloxi about mid afternoon.
SATURDAY 10-25 - CHILI DUMP & WEENIE ROAST – Our friends Rich & Nancy Follett of Country Cruisers in Guntersville, have invited us to their home for a fun afternoon & evening. Bring a pot of your favorite chili and they will dump it all together into a mild or spicy pot. Also bring a dish to share of your favorite snack or dessert. The fun starts at 4 PM until??? Good food, fun with friends, pumpkin contest, tombstone contest, & Hayride. Furnished items include table service, beverage of coffee, tea, & water, hot dogs & buns, and hot dog fixins. Flyers and additional information will be available at the October Chapter Gathering. Sounds like fun so please plan to attend. TO RIDE AS A GROUP: Depart Kangaroo at 2:45 PM & from K-Mart in Albertville at 3:30 PM. Ride 431 North into Guntersville to Hwy 69 West, cross the causeway to Bright Rd. (Ameri Tech on the Corner) & turn left to Junking Rd and another left. At Martin Lane turn right to the 5th house on the left (133 Martin Ln) 256-506-4467 or 256-506-7209. We hope to see you there.
NOVEMBER 2008 (Tentative)
SATURDAY 11-1 - Chapter Gathering at Western Sizzlin, Hwy 77 near US 411, Rainbow City, AL. Eat at 5 PM and a short fun meeting starts at 6 PM. (NOTE: Seniors who order before 5 PM can get the Senior Buffet which includes all bars for $5.49) ** Our November Chapter Gathering will be a “REUNION” gathering with all current and former participants of AL Chapter N. Note on the membership listing which I recently revised and sent everyone a copy, the 3rd page list inactive members. WE WILL NEED EVERYONE TO ASSIST IN CALLING THESE FOLKS AND ANY OTHER FORMER PARTICIPANTS NOT LISTED AND ADVISE THEM OF THIS REUNION ON 11-1-08 AND ENCOURAGE THEIR ATTENDANCE. WE WILL ALSO DISCUSS IT AT THE OCTOBER GATHERING.
SATURDAY 11-8 - 2008 Fall Colors Ride through the North Georgia Mountains w/overnight stop at Helen Ga
Duration: Overnight
Ride Coordinators: Harold & Shari Emery
Road Captain: TBD
Drag Bike: TBD
Route & Lodging:
Depart Rainbow City Cracker Barrel (hwy 77) at 9 AM. We will ride hwy 411, 53, 52, 9, 75 through Jasper, Dahlonega, and Cleveland, for an early afternoon arrival at Helen. This will give some of us the opportunity to just sit by the river, while others can walk the streets of Helen and shop. Others can ride to Brasstown Bald (highest point in Georgia) and /or Anna Ruby Falls, both of which are near Helen.
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9 November 2008 (Sunday):
Depart Helen at 9AM. (Eastern time) Ride hwy 75 up the mountain to hwy 76. Take hwy 76 east through Hiawassee, Blairsville, then hwy 129 into North Carolina to connect with hwy 64 east, & hwy 411 south. Then highways 2, 225, 201, 27, through Summerville Ga, then hwy 48 & 117 through Mentone and hwy 11 south to home.
Special Notes:
1. If you are planning go on this ride, make your own hotel reservation.
2. Notify the ride coordinator if you plan to participate
3. Given the time of the year, weather conditions may be a factor. The ride coordinator will evaluate the weather forecast 72 hours prior to scheduled departure and make the final go or no go decision. Should the decision be to abort the ride, the ride coordinator will notify all known ride participates by phone or email. The abort notice will give time to cancel hotel reservations without a cost penalty.
SATURDAY 11-8 – Oneonta Veterans Parade – For those not going on the overnight ride, let’s ride in honor of our Veterans. Details to follow.
TUESDAY 11-11 – Annual Veterans Day Parade in Birmingham - Robert Brown is coordinating. Additional information provided when received.
SATURDAY 11-15 – Four Chapter Autumn Afternoon Dinner Ride – Chapters Y, T, D & N will meet at the Fish Market Restaurant in Springville. There will be a 50/25/25 drawing with proceeds split between the 4 Chapters. How long has it been since we had a good old fashioned sit back & relax, eat good food, and “kick a few tires” with our friends from neighboring Chapters? That’s exactly what this is planned to be, so please join in the fun. More info on the time and menu to follow.
SATURDAY 11-22 – Road Captain’s Course – Details to follow.
SUNDAY 11-23 - Bank head Forrest Autumn Ride
Time & Location: 1:00 PM from Kangaroo in Attalla & 1:30 PM from Snead BP/McDonalds.
Riding Distance: 150 miles
Riding time: 3.5 hours
Let us take a local area autumn ride and conclude with dinner at Al & Mick’s in Snead. We will begin our group ride from Snead BP/McDonald’s and ride 278 west to Double Springs, then ride north on 33 through the Bank head Forrest. Note: Beginning late October through mid November the autumn colors along highway 33 are beautiful. At Wren, we will ride 36 east and 157 south to Cullman, then 278 east back to Snead for dinner at Al & Mick’s BBQ restaurant. We should arrive at the restaurant before sunset.
THURSDAY 11-27 – HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE – NO FURTHER EVENTS PLANNED FOR THIS MONTH.
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