Drifters Newsletter March 2015
President’s Message:
Welcome to the season of Zip Code rains. Fifty-five degrees this morning (Thurs March 12th), so I was all set to ride my bike to the airport. Sorry – rained in my neighborhood. No where else. Blue skies showing in all other quadrants. Bad Karma.
I’ve come up with a strategy that if I don’t write a presidential piece except every six weeks, instead of for the first of each month – I’ll only have to come up with something to say maybe eight times instead of twelve! What a plan. As you read this, please be assured that my iPad is secure (you can trust me), the Google server it is sent over is secure, and my iPad is just one of six devices I could have used – but this is the easiest. Rest Easy.
We had a fun ride to Kanab for lunch a few weeks ago – the trip notes are elsewhere on our site. I hope it illustrates that it isn’t too hard to come up with a spur of the moment idea, and through our electronic newsletter, get the word out rather quickly. So if anyone out there in Drifter land has a similar notion, just post it to Ms. Dawn and ride with a buddy.
Mike Roe and I met at the HD shop yesterday for a fire roasted pizza. The traveling Vietnam Wall is being erected and will be there until this Sunday March 15th. April 17th and 18th is Zion HD’s demo rides of their ’15 models. You can include a plate lunch for $5.00 from 11:30 – 2:00 pm.
John Marshal had a brief discussion about the possibility of doing an overnight to Page and doing a little hiking / photography of Antelope Slot Canyons out there. Haven’t thought of a date yet, but let me know if it’s something you’d like to do with us.
Blue skies, tail winds –
John Templeton
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Secretarys corner:
Spring is here, so some of us are getting the itch to take out the two-wheeler again, in anticipation… Mark and I got our bikes washed & detailed by Dusty (a local guy who does mobile car/bike wash/detailing). Awesome job, great price – a nice, shiny outcome, and now we’re ready to hit the road! Of course, I’m gonna try to avoid any and all mud puddles! If you’d like Dusty’s information, email me or send me a message via the “Contact us” form.
More exciting news: The Drifters annual overnight trip to Laughlin for the River Run Rally is coming up fast. If you are going, please get your reservation in soon..they are almost sold out. We will leave Bloomington Chevron 4/22 at 9:00am and ride to Laughlin, route TBD by those that show up. More info available further down in the events section.
Webmaster’s message:
Feel free to suggest impromptu day or weekend rides..the Secretary (yeah, me also) will send out last minute email invitations to all club members…LETS GO PLAY OUTSIDE! I’m also on bended knee once again looking for submissions of photos, stories, or bios for the website – it needn’t be long and elaborate…just entertaining!
See you on the road!
Dawn Derenski
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March rides/events:
Now: The Vietnam Wall is on display at Zion HD until this Sunday March 15th.
On-going….Every Wednesday at 9:30am breakfast at Bishop’s Grill in Washington.
On-going….Every Saturday at 11:30 am at Zion HD for their burger/hot dog lunch – $1.00 donation will get you a burger, dog, chips & drink. Possible Impromptu Ride after lunch if anyone has the urge.
Drifter Ladies Lunch – Tuesday March 24th at George’s Corner Restaurant – 12:00 Noon.
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April Rides & Events:
Friday Apr 17 & Saturday Apr 18 – Zion HD will be offering free demo rides on their 2015 models. Drifters usually meet and demo ride on Fridays to avoid the crowds.
Wednesday Apr 22 through Sunday Apr 26th – Laughlin River Run Rally – a non-Drifter event. Lots of vendors, exhibits, food and people watching to be found. For complete details of exhibits, and events go to their official site https://www.laughlinriverrun.com
Drifters annual overnight River Run will take place as usual. Most Drifters plan on 1 night only (Wednesday) due to cheap motel rates. Those that want to ride together should meet at 9:00 am at the Bloomington Chevron. The route to Laughlin TBD by the folks that meet-up. Those Drifters that want to go on their own, we’ll see you there. Usually Drifters meet at the Golden Nugget at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. for dinner at 6:00pm Wednesday night. Some Drifters may plan to extend the ride by a day or two, if you have any plans to do so and want company to ride with, please let me know and we’ll arrange meet-ups. Some Drifters are staying at the Golden Nugget (800) 916-4339 rates about $40 Wednesday night on Trivago.com Some Drifters are staying at the Aquarius (702) 298-5111 rates about $40 Wednesday night on Trivago.com
On-going….Every Wednesday at 9:30am breakfast at Bishop’s Grill in Washington.
On-going….Every Saturday at 11:30 am at Zion HD for their burger/hot dog lunch – $1.00 donation will get you a burger, dog, chips & drink. Possible Impromptu Ride after lunch if anyone has the urge.
Drifters Ladies Lunch – April 7th at Applebee’s & April 21st at The Flying Monkey in Springdale- both at 12 Noon. Feel free to make suggestions for our future get-togethers.