Drifters Newsletter January 2018
Hi Drifters,
Happy New Year!
Thanks to all of you who turned out for the New Years Polar Bear Ride – It was a great kickoff to the New Year! See our review and photos on the Drifter Diversion section of this Website – Mike, our Editor has written a great review. You will also see pics and a write-up on our Annual Drifter Christmas Party that took place December 14th at the Rib and Chop House.
Mark your calendars and plan to attend these upcoming events! An email will be sent to all Drifter members with contact information for these events. If you are not a Drifter, but would like to meet up and join us for an event, please us the Contact Us form on this website and someone will reach out and get you information on how to attend!
Saturday, Jan 13th...will be the Drifter ride to the Mesquite Motor Mania car show. Meet up at the Chevron at Exit 4 roundabout, kickstands up at 11:00am. We will ride down together as a group. This is the largest car show held in our area each year. Over 700 cars are expected to be on display and are staged at the Mesquite Casino parking lots. They come from all over the southwest region. This fun car show is spectacular and is an annual Drifter ride. Once at the car show we usually break up in small groups and tour the show at our own individual pace according to what interests us and how our feet hold up. Everyone is on their own for lunch. Drifters can eat at a Casino or fast food it. There’s several restaurants in town.
The Casa Blanca Casino and a McDonalds are in the thick of things and you can walk to them. Drifters can head for home on their own when they’ve had enough car show or can take a putt to extend their riding for the day.
KSU at Exit 4 Bloomington Chevron at 11:00 AM. Bikes or cages! Street rods encouraged!!!!!!! Contact Mike for any questions you may have………
Saturday, Jan 27th...Annual Drifter Membership Meeting – Mark & Dawn’s home. Potluck will be held before the meeting, so please RSVP to Lynne. Lynne will coordinate dishes for the potluck and will also be collecting annual dues at the meeting (still only $30.00 that includes both member and his/her significant other). Please bring some new and fresh ideas for events, rides, dining outings, etc. Anything goes!
Wednesday, February 14th – Valentine’s Day Ride to Mesquite 1880’s Restaurant Conestoga Golf Club for Lunch – Mike Roe is Ride Leader. Please RSVP to Mike so restaurant can arrange group seating. Meet up at Chevron Exit 4 – KSU at 11:30 am. Come treat your honey to a special lunch on Valentine’s Day!
Saturday, Feb 17th – Sun Feb 18th…Overnight Ride to Kanab for 4th Annual Balloons & Tunes Round up. Every morning has a balloon launch (weather permitting), Battle of the Bands Contest on Saturday, Street Fair with one of a kind food and area vendors. Balloon Glow and Wishing Lantern Launch on Saturday nigh. Make your Reservations Now: Kanab has a limited number of rooms available. Mark & Dawn are Ride Leaders. We will be staying at Quality Inn, Kanab – 1 night, Saturday the 17th. Room rates are reasonable, and there are no bedbug reports! Quality Inn is at 815 E Hwy 89, Kanab. Room rate is $60.00 plus tax and includes breakfast, free wifi, refrigerator, microwave, and free parking. Reserve online at Expedia.com or call 435-644-8888. Please RSVP to Dawn, so we know how many will be going. We will be planning a group dinner Saturday night. more information to come!
Wednesday, April 25th – Friday, April 27th... Laughlin River Run Rally. We will ride to Laughlin, NV and spend 2 nights at the Aquarius Casino Hotel. Aquarius is one of the very few that will allow us to stay 2 nights without having a 4-night minimum! At this time rates are reasonable – about $75.00 per night, when averaged. Best rates can be obtained by using Booking.com or calling The Aquarius directly – 800-827-1525. Aquarius is at 1900 South Casino Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029. Looking for a volunteer to lead the ride. Please call Dawn if you are interested in joining us!
As always, we will continue our weekly rides/activities:
Wednesday– Ride to lunch – Meet-up 11:00 am Chevron at Bloomington Roundabout – exit 4, I-15
Friday – Breakfast – Village Inn – 29 N. River Rd, Saint George..after breakfast an impromptu ride might happen if weather is good..
Saturday – Zion HD Burger Lunch – Meet at 11:30 ($5.00 donation for burger or dog), enjoy lunch, then a possible impromptu ride…
Dawn