Sat 4/27/2019

Welcome back to summer rides, We had four rider and two ladies. It
was in the eight's when we left. Going East on the 60 to Globe. Jay
and Dottie lead us with Dennis on our tail. with Bobbie B and me, and
then Max in the middle.It was a good ride as we pulled up at the
Copper Hen. That was Jay and I to go to last summer. I'am sorry The
group never went there this last Winter. It's a little/big place
that can hold our large group. As the weather rose we head to Winkemen
for a break where Dennis and Max headed home. Ha s the temp. rose to
over 90 Jay and I and the ladies stopped at the Superior for some
shade and cool drink.
We travel about 138.8 miles with a lot of breaks. that comes to about
41/2 hours.
This was dennis's last ride until Oct. I'am not sure when Max heads
home. Jay will be here until 6 of May when Him and Dottie heads for
Penn.for two weeks. I hope when they return We will be able to ride a
couple of time before they head home to Washington for the rest of
summer. I'll try and keep in touch.
Wanda Alsup past away from a blood clot surgery with complications.
That was on Easter Sunday morning at about 5:00. I want to send Pat
our condolences, from all of the Blues Angels.

Paul B

Re: Sat 4/20/19 Ride

Thanks for the update! See you on Saturday

On Wed, Apr 24, 2019, 8:14 AM Paul Breuklander <pbreuklander1@gmail.com> wrote:

Well it summer time again. We had 7 rider and 2 passengers. At about
8:00 we  headed north toward Payson and 21 miles north/east to a very
nice area called Chirstopher  Creek .  The Creekside Steakhouse and
Tavern was our stopping point.  The food was good I didnt see much
left  on plates. Dennis Mc. lead the way with Dan on the drag. we had
2 bikes 5 three wheeler. We made a fuel stop in Payson and one at
tonto basin on way to superior where 5 of us stop for a short break.
The trip was about 235 miles and the ride got us home at 3pm.I don't
there will be a ride wed  but will be Sat  with distanation  will be
picked by all who will be there.

                                                             Paul B

Sat 4/20/19 Ride

Well it summer time again. We had 7 rider and 2 passengers. At about
8:00 we headed north toward Payson and 21 miles north/east to a very
nice area called Chirstopher Creek . The Creekside Steakhouse and
Tavern was our stopping point. The food was good I didnt see much
left on plates. Dennis Mc. lead the way with Dan on the drag. we had
2 bikes 5 three wheeler. We made a fuel stop in Payson and one at
tonto basin on way to superior where 5 of us stop for a short break.
The trip was about 235 miles and the ride got us home at 3pm.I don't
there will be a ride wed but will be Sat with distanation will be
picked by all who will be there.

Paul B

Fwd: RIM RIDE

16 BIKES AND 1 CAGE SHOWED UP AT CHEVERON FOR THE RIM RIDE.

TOTAL 19 PEOPLE.  DENNIS M. WITH KEN AS TAIL GUNNER LEAD

THE FIRST GROUP AND VERN WITH TAILDRAGGER DON LEAD THE

SECOND GROUP.   THE FIRST STOP WAS AT 260 CAFE IN PAYSON.

TEMP 66 DEGREES.  GREAT FOOD WAS HAD BY ALL.  THE NEXT

LEG OF THE TRIP WAS A STOP IN SHOW LOW WITH THE TEMP 66

DEGREES THERE ALSO.  A LITTLE SNOW ALONG ROAD TO SHOW LOW.

WE ALL GASSED UP AT THE STATION ON CORNER OF 60 AND 260.

NEXT WE HEADED TO SALT RIVER CANYON WITH A STOP AT THE

OVERLOOK FOR A SHORT BREAK AND THEN TO THE BOTTOM OF

CANYON FOR A BATHROOM BREAK.  WE NEXT HEADED FOR GLOBE

WITH A STOP AT THE DAIRY QUEEN .  AFTER A SHORT BREAK WE

PARTED FOR GOLDEN VISTA AND ARRIVED ABOUT 3:45.   I GUESS

THE FIRST GROUP DIDN'T STOP ANYWHERE AND WERE AT GOLDEN

VISTA ABOUT 3 PM.  OUR TOTAL MILEAGE WAS 310.1.  MY LAST RIDE

HERE THIS WINTER.  HOPE EVERYONE HAS A SAFE AND HAPPY 

SUMMER AND WILL SEE YA ALL NEXT FALL.

TAKE CARE

VERN

Thanks for the write-up, Vern!

We say goodby to Paul & Helen Andre, as they will not be returning next season. Paul's write-ups and pictures will be missed.

Saturday's ride will be to Pine and the Bluebird Cafe, one of the rides we cancelled earlier due to cold weather.

Duane

Virus-free. www.avg.com

Wednesday Ride Cancelled

Due to thr rain we had at 5 AM and prediction of high winds today, am cancelling ride. Will be at station in cage at 7:45. Planning on going to Mirage.

Duane

Re: Wednesday Ride Cancelled

Thank you for letting us know. 

On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 8:14 AM Duane Switz <ddswitz@gmail.com> wrote:

Due to thr rain we had at 5 AM and prediction of high winds today, am cancelling ride. Will be at station in cage at 7:45. Planning on going to Mirage.

Duane

Ride to Casa Grande

Seventeen bikes with about 27 riders appeared on this unusually cold but sunny morning for today’s 8:00 AM ride to Casa Grande.  There was a new rider with us today:  Bobbie Breuklander made her first ride on their Spyder, and it went well.  On this first earlier start of the season, the weather continued to do its number on AZ with a starting temp of 46 degrees, low for this time of year.  Although the original plan had been for a trip to Mt. Lemmon, that was not to be.   Duane opened the action with another reminder to get tickets for the Spring Picnic NEXT SATURDAY, with continued need for more prizes that can be raffled at the event.  Remember, there is the raffle for prizes and also one for the Motorcycle emblem quilt given for that day.  Keep in mind that the St Patrick’s Day Parade in GV will be on Monday, March 18 for as many as would like to ride in the Parade (and hand out candy).

 

Today’s Road Captains were Vern with taildragger Paul Andre and Jay and Dottie with Paul and Bobbie at the back.  Vern and the first group went east and south through Florence, while Jay and Dottie led their group on the interior roads.  Signs of spring: Vern and his group noticed two large herds of young cattle on pasture along Highway 79 with more flowers along the road, but there are still stacks of cotton stored in the fields because of the huge crop and rain delays in getting it to the cotton gins.  There are always lots of people out and about on Saturdays, including going to  the Renaissance.  Today was no exception, and the Cracker Barrel was swamped.  The good part was that they soon had a long table ready for us in their back room, with the good “vittles” it is known for coming quickly.  Lots of earnest conversation while everyone finished, and the first group returned thru town and north on the #347, then east to hook up with the Ironwood Extension that was finished this year.  There was some confusion when Paul and Bobbi got separated, but everyone returned before the clouds thickened for rain next week.   

 

The riders returned in groups after 1:00, and the ride today was about 124 miles, depending on the route and group. Next Wednesday is expected to be rainy, so the Angels will meet at 8 AM at The Mirage Café (next to Ace Hardware) for breakfast and hopefully a ride. If the weather guessers change their mind by Wednesday, we will meet at the station!