Blue's Angels: December 2020

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Wednesday, December 30th ride

We are scheduled to ride to Tortilla Flats on Wednesday. It will be a short but scenic ride, and we can have ice cream when we get there! Bring a lunch if you prefer.

Duane

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Wednesday, December 23rd Ride

Bob Keeler sent this ride report. Thanks Bob!

Five bikes at six riders met at the station this morning. After some discussion we decided to ride to Winkleman. Bob K led and Gary K was tail dragger. Headed out on the 60, took the exit toward and through Florence and stopped at Tom Mix for a short break. Left Tom Mix memorial and headed toward Oracle junction. Made a left turn there and headed toward Winkleman. Traffic seem to be lite this morning and we made good time.
Stopped at the Shell station in Winkleman for fuel and then went to the park at the golf course to have our lunch and snacks.
Left Winkleman and headed towards Superior and then back home. Arrived home at about 2:10 and traveled about 176 miles.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Sent from my iPhone

Again, there will be no ride on Saturday the 26th.

Duane

Monday, December 21, 2020

Wednesday, December 23rd

There will be a ride Wednesday at 10 AM for those that want to. Ride destination TBD. We have several that won't be riding due to self-quarantine, including yours truly. There is NO ride scheduled for Saturday, December 26th due to the holidays.

Merry Christmas to All

Duane

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Picture taking on Wednesday

We will NOT be taking pictures on Wednesday at Golden Vista, due to the corona virus restrictions at the park. Sorry for the confusion.

Duane

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Wednesday December 9th Ride

Didn't make the ride yesterday so not much information. 7 bikes and 10 riders headed to Payson, led by Dennis with Bob on the tail. They had lunch at the park, and then headed back via 188 past Roosevelt lake, stopping at Tonto Basin for a break & fuel. Got back to the park about 3 PM, having traveled about 180 miles.

Saturday's ride is to the Eloy airport to watch the parachute jumpers. Bring your lunch or food is available at the Bent Prop restaurant.

Duane

About the Blue's Angels

The “Blue’s Angels” was formed in 1995 by John H. Kelty. The name of the group came from John’s original 1993 1500 cc blue Goldwing which he named “Blue”. The "Angels" was chosen because all the riders are all such good little boys with their toys, and most of all because we wanted prayer involved as we rode and socialized.

Blue’s Angel's started with six bikes from the Golden Vista Resort in Apache Junction, AZ. and four from West Phoenix. There are now over 40 active, enthusiastic guys and girls. Every time “Blue” met a new person at Golden Vista he asks “why don't you buy a motorcycle?” Many did!

Blue’s Angels strive for comradeship while doing a fairly dangerous hobby and enjoying every minute of the time we ride. Blue loved people and wanted them to all feel the joy of riding as he did.

In the Spring of 2012, Blue handed the leadership of the group to Bill (Dollar Bill) Barrington who did so with the mutual agreement that it remained "Blue's Angels" and that while he would coordinate the rides and the general direction of the riders, John Kelty remained "THE MAN"

Unfortunately after over 20 years of riding nearly 250,000 miles, Blue succumbed to cancer on November 11, 2014. Up until his last days he loved to ride and it was his hope, as well as his families, that the Angels remain together and continue riding and loving the open road as much as Blue did.

The Angels have no specific restrictions of membership. The only requirement would be that members maintain a safe bike. All riders are encouraged to complete a motorcycle safety course. To be an official member one must invest $12.00 to buy a Blue's Angels Cap. After that huge expense, there are no dues or fees.

The main goals are:

- to keep the group going forever

- to keep it simple and informal

- to keep the prayers flowing for all in need