Blue's Angels: December 29th ride

Friday, December 31, 2021

December 29th ride

3 bikes and a cage met at the Chevron on a cool 45 degree morning. Dennis, Gary K & Bob K were on the bikes, with Bonnie & I, along with Garry & Anne Hewitt who had just arrived from Canada, were in the cage. We headed out to the We Ko Pa golf course restaurant, with Dennis leading and Gary K on the tail. As we headed up the Bush Highway we encountered 2 groups of wild horses! Our table was ready when we arrived at the golf course, and we soon had hot coffee.The food, as usual, was plentiful and delicious. Afterwards, the 3 bikers decided to head to Bartlett Lake, while ourselves in the cage headed back. Bob K reported: Left We Ko Pa and rode to Bartlett Lake Come home via 101 and 202. Got home about 2:00. Had 163 total miles. Thanks for the report, Bob.

Next Wednesday's ride will be to the Patio Cafe at Oracle.

Duane

Wild Horses!

Fireplace at the Golf Course

Salt River just above the dam

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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