FYBO rally report

My 2011 goal: I'm trying to get to one scooter rally each month this year. I have lots planned out and hope it works.
First rally was FYBO in Durham NC. Due to mechanical problems we couldn't take our scoots. AND the weather was just beautiful...not too cold as the rally leaders said it usually was. So that was a BIG loss but we had a great time anyhoo. Durham is the kind of town that scooters really can maneuver.Lots of the rally took place @Fullsteam, that's the big F on the door. Like most rallies there is lots of beer and high times, Fullsteam is the bar where we met. Here are some pix of the awards and scoots that showed up. The rally leaders were way cool as were all the people we met. Of course we Fossils were the oldest of the riders....like we didn't know it.
One high point for me was meeting Star Markham [hope this is correct] who rode in the 2010 Cannonballe from Vancouver to Portland . She is one great gal. She has her own style including her paper and pencil GPS router. Forgot the name of the thingamajig but it worked for her and the lammy she rode.

Next rally is in CocoBeach FLa at the end of the month, by then my ride will be painted. I've had 2stroke of genius screen leg-shield banners for the club riders. I will have them made by the time we go. Let us know if you plan to go.


shiftless sister

Membership Update and ridership

Brenda Borden our newest member, sorry no close-up Brenda, came out for her first Fossils ride. So glad you came. Brenda let us know the ride was 105 miles which I think is our longest ride so far. WOOT!

We were joined by a self-proclaimed rogue rider, Fred Stinson [hope that is correct...couldn't read it...that will teach me to have people write on a map]. We gave Fred all the Fossils stuff and hope he sends it back in.

Membership man has new license plates if you need one.

Road warriors were: Brenda borden, Fred Stinson, Hugh Schein, Jen and Stan Obal [booya], Bill Gallagher, Jerry 'Batman' Hall, George Barber, and Tony Boydston and the founders.

Beautiful but not the gorge ride part I

Jerry"Batman"Hall led the ride from Hwy 58 to Signal Mtn Rd where riders had stopped for lunch. We had 10 riders ready to go. I think as we started out many of us noticed we were not going down the canyon but up to Prentice Cooper and out to Sequatchie Valley. The day was great weather and all the curves were easily negotiated. We stopped first in Whitwell for fuel where I got with Jerry. He never knew the canyon was to be the ride so that is still coming up.
I love going on a new road each and every ride, if I can. We doubled back towards Signal but cut off onto 283. Here was my new road for the day I thought. This was so beautiful....down the valley with scenic vistas til we got to Hwy 111. Jerry got with a few of us and offered to go down another great road so we doubled back to Hanson Gap Rd.
This was exciting since it said "local traffic only" and I didn't know what was ahead on this the second new road of the day.
This took us up Mowbray Mtn sometimes parallel to Hwy 111. As we got to the top I felt some dejavue.
When I moved to this area I worked for the county schools. There was a school on top of Mowbray Mtn. It's gone now but a terriffic loss. The school had the best cooks in the county...remarkable cinnamon roles were served up most every time I came. They had a wonderful principal..Mrs. Devota Barnes and the school had great teachers, families, and students.
So the ride took us through this mountain top and then down to 27 where everyone went off toward home. Later Jerry told me that before Hwy 11 existed this was the only way across. Oh so much better than 111.

This was a great ride...thanks Batman.

til the next ride
Shiftless Sister

TN River Gorge ride back due to popular demand

FGM says: meet tomorrow @ WaffleHouse on Hwy 58 near Hwy 153 in time to leave at 1:00PM for the 2nd annual TN River Gorge Ride. This is a very scenic ride about 30 miles down the ride and the prediction is for 60 degrees. WOW.
So hope to see you there to meet old friends and meet new ones.

The report from the FYBO rally will be posted today.

shiftless sister

FGM says be a wimp...you'll be warmer

So there! I found these at Walmart.com. Both for under 100.00 including shipping. For 2011 I am going to one scooter rally a month. In January its :"FYBoff" in Durham NC. It's a free polar bear type rally. So I want to be warm while riding. No sense in going to a rally and not riding. If it stops raining and sleeting we'll have a ride.

Announcing the newest Achievement award

Congratulations to Doc Tracy and Lee Smith for being the first recipients of the newest Fossil achievement.
First there was the Goddess award, then the "In the Wind" award and now the latest. And its a patch!

During the "Enough Turkey and Football ride" these brave riders met a dog. The ride had been searched for dogs, potholes, and other ride interrupters Saturday but this dog was not found.
Through quick thinking, agility and good balance our brave Fossils get awarded the prize.
The dog went home with nothing.

Lee, check your mail for the patch.

Shiftless Sister.

In the Wind award goes to Lee smith

FGM bestows the last "In the Wind" award this year to Lee Smith. Lee is a daily rider of Deathstar his Agility. Be sure to check out his unique paintjob and the aftermarket bling. He joins the list of club members whose scoot is their daily driver.
We're glad to have this future Fossil among our riders.

BRRR it was cold but two new members braved it

We rode! It was clear but cold as we rode for about 1 hour and 30 miles through Hamilton County. I think it made 50 degrees. This has prompted me to start to make a scooter skirt.
Point of clarity: for all rides starting at Harrison Bay, we will now start at the first building as you enter the park. Mea Culpa.

Welcome new members Jim Coleman on his Sym HD 200 and Lee Smith on his Kymco Agility 125
From left to right:
->Tony Boydston, who rode his very sweet pimped out Stella. Does she have a name?
->Lee Smith, does your scoot have a name? It runs like a scalded dog.
->Bill Levy who brought Sophia his 1960 Lambretta [a gift from FGM for 35 years of happy marriage]
->Bill Tracy who rode Zippy, his buddy 125
->Dave Hawk on his new ride: Kymco like200i. It's a really sweet tomato red color. Does your scoot have a name?
-> Jim Coleman - does your scoot have a name? Jim is married to my long time friend Gayle Coleman.
-> I was taking the picture and rode my BlackJack, that shall remain nameless to keep its stealth.

WE took mostly sideroads and saw only four cars. Rides on this side of the river are usually just casual with few hills but they do have turns. Only one mishap and we ended up at my house for drinks of warmth, cookies, and nuts.

We will try for a December ride.

shiftless sister
FGM

ENOUGH TURKEY AND FOOTBALL RIDE DETAILS

Be sure your ride has a full tank. The last gas station that has pay at pump is Kangaroo right next to the Harrison Post Office.
We will meet @ Harrison Bay State Park in the front by the register campers bldg. It is closed but there is a parking lot. Restrooms are down in the marina area. There is a gas station across from the park which will be open. You need to go inside to pay.

So we will leave @ 1:30.
The ride is 33 miles long and will take close to one hour. We ran it today and all the roads are clear. this is a nice and easy ride on country roads.

The ride will end at our house for cookies and drinks.

Shiftless Sister

Enough turkey and football ride announced

If you've had enough turkey and football this weekend plan to join this ride.

When: Sunday November 28 1:30 PM ride begins
Where: Harrison Bay Park on Harrison Bay Road

Join us for a colorful ride. Details to be posted tomorrow.

Shiftless Sister