RANDY'S RIDE
Thursday, July 20, 2006
August Newsletter Article
RIDIN' WITH RANDY
Hi Folks,
Well, as I'm writing this, the July chapter breakfast ride is history. For the dozen of us that attended it, I think every one enjoyed it. I got to know Don and Vonda a bit better and so did Bill. We didn't get to sit together as a large group. So we had three different conversation groups at the Blue Bonnett Cafe in Marble Falls. That place has grown so much in just the short time I've been in this area, yet they still provide a home town atmosphere with home style cookin' - can't beat that combination.
You know, I'm not the only one who enjoys eating and fellowshipping in this chapter. Some of you have your favorite resturant or cafe's that would be a good place to meet, eat, and fellowhip at. So, if you are so inclined, plan a ride, then talk with me and we'll set a date for it. Just remember that during August and September, it can get really HOT! So morning rides (breakfast) or evening rides (supper) work best this time of year.
Just so that you know - I have a blog. The address is: www.randysride.blogspot.com. I hope you enjoy it.
UPCOMING EVENTS
29 July - Caballo Dragon 1st Annual Charity Event, TBA, This event has been cancelled.
29 July - Hawgs for Dawgs, Snuffy's Bar, Hutto - 8am til ? It is a benefit for the City of Hutto Animal Shelter.
30 July - Confederation of Clubs Meeting, Cindy's Gone Hog Wild, Hwy 71 near Bastrop. 1 p.m.
1 August - TMRA2 Meeting. Meeting place to be announced at this time. 7:30 p.m.
3 August - NLR Chapter Meeting - IHOP, 182 & Duval, 6 p.m. (food/fellowship) 7 p.m. meeting.
5 August - TMRA Special Area F General Membership Meeting and election, River Forest Inn, Belton, TX at 10 a.m. (If you are a TMRA member make plans to attend).
5 August - UCOA Summer Sizzle, 7 p.m. (We have responsibility for food ticket sales and also to help serve the food).
12 August - Central Texas CMA Presidents Meeting. Matt & Teri Brooks Home, Copperas Cove, TX 11 a.m.
15 August - NLR Officers Meeting, Zimmers Home, 7:30 p.m.
16 August - UCOA Meeting, Meeting place to be announced at this time. 7 p.m.
18 - 20 August - TOO BROKE FOR STURGIS, Texas Wheels M/C, J. Lorraine Ghost Town, Manor, TX. (We will have our Hospitality Tent up and working at this rally and I will be doing the service Sunday morning).
26 August - Benefit for BoozeFighter Ol' Skool, Details to follow.
1 - 4 September - No Rules Harley Drags, Little River Dragstrip, Temple, TX - Brotherhood of Bikers M/C.
Guess that's about it for now. Ride safe and don't stress your guardian angels too much. See you on the road or in the air.
IHS
Randy ¶ 9:45 PM 0 comments
Hi Folks,
Well, as I'm writing this, the July chapter breakfast ride is history. For the dozen of us that attended it, I think every one enjoyed it. I got to know Don and Vonda a bit better and so did Bill. We didn't get to sit together as a large group. So we had three different conversation groups at the Blue Bonnett Cafe in Marble Falls. That place has grown so much in just the short time I've been in this area, yet they still provide a home town atmosphere with home style cookin' - can't beat that combination.
You know, I'm not the only one who enjoys eating and fellowshipping in this chapter. Some of you have your favorite resturant or cafe's that would be a good place to meet, eat, and fellowhip at. So, if you are so inclined, plan a ride, then talk with me and we'll set a date for it. Just remember that during August and September, it can get really HOT! So morning rides (breakfast) or evening rides (supper) work best this time of year.
Just so that you know - I have a blog. The address is: www.randysride.blogspot.com. I hope you enjoy it.
UPCOMING EVENTS
29 July - Caballo Dragon 1st Annual Charity Event, TBA, This event has been cancelled.
29 July - Hawgs for Dawgs, Snuffy's Bar, Hutto - 8am til ? It is a benefit for the City of Hutto Animal Shelter.
30 July - Confederation of Clubs Meeting, Cindy's Gone Hog Wild, Hwy 71 near Bastrop. 1 p.m.
1 August - TMRA2 Meeting. Meeting place to be announced at this time. 7:30 p.m.
3 August - NLR Chapter Meeting - IHOP, 182 & Duval, 6 p.m. (food/fellowship) 7 p.m. meeting.
5 August - TMRA Special Area F General Membership Meeting and election, River Forest Inn, Belton, TX at 10 a.m. (If you are a TMRA member make plans to attend).
5 August - UCOA Summer Sizzle, 7 p.m. (We have responsibility for food ticket sales and also to help serve the food).
12 August - Central Texas CMA Presidents Meeting. Matt & Teri Brooks Home, Copperas Cove, TX 11 a.m.
15 August - NLR Officers Meeting, Zimmers Home, 7:30 p.m.
16 August - UCOA Meeting, Meeting place to be announced at this time. 7 p.m.
18 - 20 August - TOO BROKE FOR STURGIS, Texas Wheels M/C, J. Lorraine Ghost Town, Manor, TX. (We will have our Hospitality Tent up and working at this rally and I will be doing the service Sunday morning).
26 August - Benefit for BoozeFighter Ol' Skool, Details to follow.
1 - 4 September - No Rules Harley Drags, Little River Dragstrip, Temple, TX - Brotherhood of Bikers M/C.
Guess that's about it for now. Ride safe and don't stress your guardian angels too much. See you on the road or in the air.
IHS
Randy ¶ 9:45 PM 0 comments
Sunday, July 02, 2006
TWISTED TATOR'S 4TH OF JULY BLOWOUT
The Brotherhood of Bikers and Ray & Bobbie Simmons threw a very good Blowout rally. The fireworks were as good as some town's that I've seen and the music, by Driving Blind, was very good. The Brotherhood set up a Peoples Choice Bike Show with several catagories, a senic ride and both off and on-bike games. This rally is a gem that not enough people know about.
Here I am resting in front of my campsite after arriving at the Blowout and setting up my camp and the New Life Riders Hospitality tent (both with help from others). Tom and Debbie Z. came up with me and very shortly (or maybe he was already there waiting for us) Johnny (Waterboy) R. arrived on his new bike a gift from the Lord to him from someone listening to God and meeting others needs.
Debbie Z. standing by the New Life Riders Hospitality tent. We, band of four, got it up in short order and were thankfull that it wasn't as hot as it normally is this time of year. What with the weather report calling for a 50/50 chance of rain all weekend we didn't know if we'd need it for shade or a dry place to sit/stand.
Tom Z. and Johnny R. are making Lemonade on Saturday morning (before it gets hot)that way it's all iced down and cold when needed.
Don and Susan P. (our CMA Area Reps) provided the music for the Sunday morning service. I have to admit that I do not understand how anyone could sleep when he starts playing his harmonica (through the sound system) in the morning. Maybe there were many rally participants that were listening from their campsites.
I delivered the message that God gave me during the days leading up to the service. Thank God I stepped back and let God speak through me. There was one salvation during the morning service and I pray that many seeds were planted. ¶ 9:02 PM 0 comments
Here I am resting in front of my campsite after arriving at the Blowout and setting up my camp and the New Life Riders Hospitality tent (both with help from others). Tom and Debbie Z. came up with me and very shortly (or maybe he was already there waiting for us) Johnny (Waterboy) R. arrived on his new bike a gift from the Lord to him from someone listening to God and meeting others needs.
Debbie Z. standing by the New Life Riders Hospitality tent. We, band of four, got it up in short order and were thankfull that it wasn't as hot as it normally is this time of year. What with the weather report calling for a 50/50 chance of rain all weekend we didn't know if we'd need it for shade or a dry place to sit/stand.
Tom Z. and Johnny R. are making Lemonade on Saturday morning (before it gets hot)that way it's all iced down and cold when needed.
Don and Susan P. (our CMA Area Reps) provided the music for the Sunday morning service. I have to admit that I do not understand how anyone could sleep when he starts playing his harmonica (through the sound system) in the morning. Maybe there were many rally participants that were listening from their campsites.
I delivered the message that God gave me during the days leading up to the service. Thank God I stepped back and let God speak through me. There was one salvation during the morning service and I pray that many seeds were planted. ¶ 9:02 PM 0 comments
