| Trails End Minutes by Stan Viets |
November 2005 |
Members attending the November meeting, Eldon Reeves, Floyd Nunnelee, Russell Higgins, Larry Cole, Margaret Rogers, Hubert Gross,
Dan Randall, Terry and MC Scott, Charlie and Darnell Gibson, John Williams, Mike and Brenda Hopper, Rick Totty, Doug Pauley and
yours truly. We welcomed John Williams to his first meeting since joining MTR. We are also looking forward to meeting our newest
member Marti Sotak; she rides a Honda VTX 1300.
Hlldia reports we have a bank balance of $592.82
We only had 3 Birthdays in November, Eddie Garner on the 5th, Linda Randall on the 9th and Floyd Nunnelee on the 16th. There was 1
anniversary this month, Myron and Beverly Coney on the 20th. Congratulations and best wishes to
all.
In remembrance of Jean, I would like to offer the following tribute, a short story of our motorcycling years. I made an attempt to
read the following, but couldn’t, my thanks to Rick Totty for his help.
I first met Jean 42 years ago at Industrial Blowpipe Co.
(Steelcraft) where we both worked. We have been riding 2-up for the more
than the 23 years we have been married. Jean loved her many friends. We have owned 5 Gold Wings and ridden 186,343
miles. Jean was on the back seat of our Gold Wing most of the time. We are fortunate in being able to ride and visit a lot of places in the USA, from the
Florida Keys to Salt Lake City; we have been to Canada twice. We met many new and old friends along the way. We were always together and are
remembered as the couple that wore a lot of matching outfits. As many of you know Jean has been unable to ride on the MC for the
last 6 years or more and up to about a year ago we were able to four wheel to some of our MTR events, however
this year she was too sick to go anywhere, even in the car. She told me on several occasions to go on and go that she would be okay. She wanted me to be able to
ride and not worry about her however I didn’t feel comfortable leaving her. Looking back I am glad I was able to spend this time together. Jean
has been in constant pain for over a year and finally all her health problems were more than she could handle, she fought to the very end. I
love Jean and will miss her butt recognize she is now free of pain, suffering and in Heaven, a much better place. I am grateful and Blessed
to have had Jean In my life over these past years and hopefully y’all have fond memories of her too.
Please remember Barry Englander in your thoughts and prayers. I do appreciate Barry and Sharon coming to Jeans service, I know what
an effort it was.
The Veteran’s Thunder 2005 ride on November 5th had a large turnout of bikes and well attended, several MTR members were there.
I passed out a revised list reflecting the current MTR membership. Please review you’re listing for errors, Margaret reported her
email address was not correct, it should be margareterogers@bellsouth.net. Also please note Tim Hendrickson has changed his email
address to k177tjh@bellsouth.net.
We have two Sponsors due for renewal. I will follow as necessary. I have one additional prospect for a new sponsor, will follow on
that too. As always please check with our advertisers/sponsors when you have need for their services. I can recommend Los
Pilares Mexican restaurant, I have eaten at two of their three restaurants so far, all very good.
At the October meeting MTR reelected the current staff of 2005 officers with a show of hands to serve another term. Thanks to all
for their confidence in putting up with us for another year. As mentioned in the November newsletter, in lieu of the December meeting we will
have our annual Christmas party December 10,2005, setup at 10:30 to 11:00 AM and eat at noon, again at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s
Double B Ranch north of Millington. Dan reviewed the wanted list requesting volley balls, basketballs, tennis rackets and inline
skates to be used in the new pavilion. It was decided we would spend $300.00 for these items for the boys. Dan has made arrangements for a (US
Foods) donation of the ham butts, beaus and buns. Tim Hendrickson has again graciously volunteered to smoke and barbecue the ham butts as
well
as prepare the beans. MTR membership will need to provide drinks, side dishes and deserts for approx 30 to 40 people and if
possible, some door prizes for the boys. Please, if you will be attending and haven’t already done so, email Dan
drandall@midsouth.rr.com and let
him know what you will be bringing to the Christmas party. Email with details, directions, etc will follow.
December 14th Santa will arrive at the Tennessee Baptist Children’s home on his motorcycle at 4:00PM to distribute gifts. Santa is
in need of a lot of helpers (Elves) on motorcycles to assist him, again let Santa, AKA Dan know if you can help.
We also decided to again put together a gift of goodies for Eddie and Bonnie
Garner, our fantastic MTR Webmaster, In appreciation of all
his efforts in continual making our web page the best. I
will get the things together and deliver them, if anyone wants to go with
me, just let me know. Thanks to all that brought door prizes, you win one, you bring one, we appreciate your donation.
See y’all at our Christmas Party, December 10 at the TBCII Double B ranch north of Millington.
Thanks to all the MTR officers and members for their enthusiasm, dedication and attendance in helping to make 2005 one more
successful year for the Memphis Tour Riders.
This will be your last Happy Trails for 2005; please note our next regular meeting will be
January 12, 2006, at Fox Ridge Pizza. Let’s start the New Year off right, be there.
Ride Safe and arrive alive in the balance of 2005. Adjourned at 7:40 PM. Stan
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