Blue's Angels: Wed 11/22/23

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Wed 11/22/23

Happy Thanksgiven Angels,

We had 5 bikes and 1 lady Angels show up for a wonderful ride the day before a holiday. We decided on Tags Cafe (which has a new management) food is still good. The Dan Knorr led us home by way of heading south to pea-peak Rd then on south to Park Link Rd. Then East to 79, on to Florence for a short stop at one of the stations. We talked a little before heading North to Highway 60 and home. Dan led all the way with me on the tail. Oh yes I forgot at the stop in Florence. I adjusted Al's CB a little and he was able to talk to me and Dan. We rode a total of 154.5 miles and got home at 1:00 p.m.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

From Paul & Bobbie B

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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