On this ride we had some serious machines join us for a while. One Harley and one big Honda (one day mine will grow up to be like this one). Three scooters made up the rest of the pack. For the scooters we had Robert & Lyn, Vic, and Bill T.









The obligatory group ride shot at the North Shore overlook. L to R Vic, Lyn, Robert, Cliff (Harley rider), Jeannie, Ron (big Honda)








The surviving scooters make it to Red Clay. Unfortunately the bigger machines turned off earlier.








One of the cabins at the park.









The big spring used by the Cherokee for water.






A fellow traveler.

Leaving the park we managed to enjoy a cooling shower as we motored the 47 miles back to Chattanooga

tomorrow's ride

The meeting place for the ride tomorrow is Scenic City Scooters at 1:30. The route will be going out on E. Brainerd Rd. All riders should meet at Scenic City. Discussion will be held on how Harrison riders can have a met up spot for later rides.

In the Wind

Here's another salute:
Mike KJeldaard is our newest member and he rides daily to work. We look forward to seeing you on the road.
Be sure to let me know if you deserve an "In the Wind" salute becuase you ride to work.
Shiftless Sister

Membership Roster

Hi all,
No last names, addresses or phone numbers given since this is an open site. Mr. Bones has all the numbers and soon you will be sent a membership list.
Here we are:
Jerry, Pam, Richard,Lynn, Bettye,Tom R, Chris, Bill M, Phyllis, Sam, Bill G, Tom C, Bill T, Beverly, Rick, Paul, Larry, Jay, Mike Wade,Lu and Kay.
Send email to ShiftlessSister@gmail.com if I left anyone off.

Unless it is raining at ride time, I plan to ride. I have a rain suit and will bring it. Right now the probability for rain on Sunday is 50% If the ride is canceled the notice will be posted here. If I have your email address I'll also send a notice to you.

The License plates are here

Yesterday Fedex finally brought the new club license plates. Contact Mr. Bones to get yours.

Shiftless Sister
aka
Sister of Torment

Chattanooga will be the site for Amerivespa 2008, July 24-27. This is big deal for scooter riders. Plan to attend if you can. More info

In The Wind Salute

Phyllis Mathis rides to work and loves it. :)

Phyllis and Bill, quite spontaneously, traded in the 25os for bigger scoots. The idea was to be able to ride to places like Helen, GA and be safe.

I am proud to know Phyllis. She has ridden to work every day for two weeks since getting the new Honda.   What a woman.  She is the only other woman I know who rides to work. She rides from Harrison to East Ridge.

Here's a In The Wind Salute to you Phyllis

Shiftless Sister  aka SisterofTorment

Phyllis or Bill please post a comment to let folks know more about your new scoots.

Spontaneous rides

WEll, with so much happening with the club, I have been shabby in posts.  Lots of people are contacting Bill Levy after reading the articles wanting to know more and/or join the club. Seems there are many "mature" riders wanting to ride in a group.

So about the ride. This is a fine ride for Metropolitan crowd.

Saturday Mr. Bones and I went to Richard Heck's barbershop to give out applications. We saw Lynn's and Bill's new scoots. Lynn went down in ccs and Bill went up.

As we started to leave Bill said he and Phyllis would like to ride, as did Lynn and Richard so everyone was to call me. Richard and Lynn couldn't make it; so Phyllis, the Bills and I met at Harrison Bay, had lunch at the restaurant there, then took off toward Birchwood.

We went on the ride I hope the club will take to see the Memorial in Meigs County where the Indians were shipped off on what would later be known as the "trail of tears".

Nice ride, we missed the rain and it really cooled off. The heat rose as we reached Birchwood but on the scoots it was bearable.

The memorial is getting some additions.  There were folks working so we went in.

[be very wary of the large rocks at the beginning]. We stayed for a while, not too long, and went we tried to get out....THEY HAD LOCKED THE GATE!!!

Well Mr. Bones rode his scoot out by going around the gate, then he saved me by  riding my scoot out next to the gate AND (wait for it) there by the side of the gate was THE KEY....just there on the ground. 

I think this was great news to Phyllis and Bill who were watching and probably thinking, "how will we do this?"

There was no sign, closes at xxxxx time. So  when the club rides we will look for the key first. :)

This is near the wildlife refuge where the cranes abide in the spring.; nice about 55 mile ride if we all meet at the 58 Waffle House, go to the memorial, and return. We could pack lunches and sit by the Hiawassee.

OR we could go further by crossing the river, going to Dayton, eating lunch there, and return to town via Dayton Blvd.

I like the idea of spontaneous rides, organized club rides, joining Hill City United for rides. I just love to ride.

Shiftless Sister aka SisterofTorment

Truth

Well our 15 minutes of fame. Folks started gathering for the photo op. Famous personalities include: Batman










Max and her son Ben














The other Bill (yellow shirt), Jerry, press photographer, Tom, and Pam.











A scattering of scoots.














Lining up for a group shot.
















Bill Levy being managed in a personal photo shoot and exclusive interview.



From what I understand the article should be in Sunday's paper, the Life Section.

we're gonna be in pictures

The Fossils are gonna have their pictures taken today at 1PM in front of Scenic City Scooters.
This is for the Chattanooga NewsFreePress paper.
What a hoot!

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How do folks feel about Sunday afternoon rides? Several people have mentioned that our rides and church attendance conflict, with church usually winning. While on the subject of rides, I'm thinking that a trip to Red Clay is due. June 29th would be a good time for such a venture forth with a meet time of 1:30. I'll post a map of the proposed route in a few days.

This morning the Bills were interviewed by the press for an article about the Fossils and scootering. This is to followed by a photo opp at Scenic City Scooters Friday at 1:00. If you can make it down for the photo shoot please do so. I believe that the article is slated for Sunday's paper. Will put out the word as to when when I know for sure.

License plate frames and more

The frames are ordered and I expect them at the end of this week. If you've received an original, handmade by Mr. Bones, you should keep it. You can have another frame with the professional logo. :)

I am going to write an article for Scoot about the Fossils. I will post it here first so members can comment, decide which pictures to use; you get the idea. 

Sister of Torment

Sunday, bright and cool saw Jerry, Lynn, Bill, and Chris (new rider) getting ready to leave for North Chattanooga and Chickamuga Battlefield.











At the impressive North Shore Overlook.















A pit stop at the Battlefield Visitor Center















The impressive Wilder Monument, 85 feet to the top.















Scooterists taking in the view from the top.










View looking down.
"Where's Waldo", or rather, "Where's the scooters?" Look closely, they can be seen.













The spiral descent from Monument's Top.







The ride finished with a run on the Missionary Ridge Crest Road.

Inspired by the video

Watching the video inspired me to share my vision of scooter races here in the Scenic City. I'd like time trials.
In my next post I'll describe the courses I'd like to see.
Sister of Torment

Just in, a sneak preview of the new Fossils Plate holder. Talking with the designer in an exclusive interview, I learned they soon will be available for your scooter.

This is the Battlefield portion of next Sunday's ride (June 15). We will enter the Park from the North and exit on the West and continue on Missionary Ridge.

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Due to a miscommunication many members missed last Sunday's Ride. So portions of that ride will be repeated next Sunday, June 15. The ride will form at 8:00 AM at Scenic City Scooters. The overlook on the North Shore will be repeated, then on to the Battlefield for a ride through the park, followed by a return on the Missionary Ridge Crest Road.

For future note. If a ride is announced on the web site, then unless it is canceled on the web site the ride will occur. If you have any questions email me

Gathering at 8, before the heat of the day, two hardy Fossils, Pam and Bill set forth on the City Run. The 60 mile journey included numerous scenic overlooks coupled with very little automobile (cager) traffic.






















Starting with a senic overlook on the North Shore
our travels took us down ever colorful Rossville Blvd to Chickamauga Battlefield.




















The Battlefield displayed its usual quiet dignity.











The return from the Battlefield was along the full length of the Crest Road, from Rossville through Missionary Ridge.

There on the Ridge, we found a Battlefield Monument at the headquarters of Confederate General Braxton Braggs.

























Motoring through and oogling the housing in the Rivermont Development marked the end of our now, warm growing, 3 hour trek.

City ride planned for June 8, starting at 8:00 from Scenic City Scooters. This should last several hours and will involve great views.

Let's do a city ride during June. I've drawn a tentative route for a Sunday Morning Ride. Perhaps starting around 8:00, keeping heat in mind. This ride goes through roads in North Chattanooga, Downtown and the Walnut St Bridge (walk across?), Chickamulga Battlefield, Missionary Ridge, and Riverside Area. The ride can be a few hours or longer, depending on stops. There should be many opportunities for some great photos and coffee shops should be readily available. How does June 8th at 8:00 sound?


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