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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
2008 GOTG Update
The Gathering of the Guard event in Danville VA was a great event. There were many moving speakers, good food, door prizes, raffles, and excellent road for some great riding.
Jeff and I stayed in his dad’s cabin, which is reported to be well over 200 years old. His family asked him to stay another day. After a LOT of discussion I finally convinced him that I was okay ridding home alone. I took Hwy. 58 through Jefferson Nat’l Forrest. WOW, what a ride! It may just be my new favorite road.
If you missed this years GOTG national event, there will be a TN GOTG starting on October 10 in Murfreesboro. See TN GOTG for details and links.
Jeff and I stayed in his dad’s cabin, which is reported to be well over 200 years old. His family asked him to stay another day. After a LOT of discussion I finally convinced him that I was okay ridding home alone. I took Hwy. 58 through Jefferson Nat’l Forrest. WOW, what a ride! It may just be my new favorite road.
If you missed this years GOTG national event, there will be a TN GOTG starting on October 10 in Murfreesboro. See TN GOTG for details and links.
TN GOTG
Tennessee "GATHERING OF THE GUARD 2008"
Friday & Saturday, October 10th & 11th
ALL OF US HERE IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE ARE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING AND GREETING ALL OF YOU!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!!
Register Here
http://www.tnpatriotguard.org/new_page_2.htm
PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION and FOR PAYMENT OPTIONS
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UPDATED: 30 Aug 08
Location: for event, confirmed as of 02 Aug 08, Sleep Inn
http://tinyurl.com/5lsxx8
Exit 78B off I-24, 193 Chaffin Place, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Group rate is only $65.00 per night
Call the Sleep Inn for reservations
615-396-3000, fax 615-396-3003
We are listed under
"Patriot Guard Riders"
Free complimentary hot breakfast each morning
20 rooms are reserved. These rooms will be held ONLY until 20 Sep 08. More are available if needed before then, if booked soon.
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Friday Agenda, 10 Oct 08
Friday Morning
Our Ride to Beautiful Fall Creek Falls will be at 10:00am.
http://www.myfallcreekfalls.com/
WE WILL BE LEAVING FROM THE SLEEP INN
Since we will have the meeting room all weekend we will meet at The Sleep Inn.
Those staying at the Sleep Inn can leave bags locked up in the meeting room for the day, if no early check in.
STAGING:
Sleep Inn side parking lot
Stage: 9:30am
KSU: 10:15am
Lead Ride Captain: David “Redtag” Westhorp, redtag@patriotguard.org
Ride Captain: TBD
Hopefully, we will have a large group going on this ride.... if so we will need more than one Ride Captain to lead separate groups.
Friday Evening
Ride to Nashville
If anyone wants to go check out Nashville at night, meet in front of the Hotel at "time to be announced." More details later.
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Saturday Agenda, 11 Oct 08
Flag Pole Dedication Mission Saturday Morning In Nashville
We will be assisting in the dedication of a Flag Pole to a serving
US Marine Corps Sergeant and all the Veterans of Centre Star
The Boy Scouts will present the Colors followed by Pledge of Allegiance
Chaplain will have short scripture & prayer
Dedication of the Flag Pole
Lowering & Folding the Colors on pole & raising of Flag from Afghanistan
This will be done by National Sojourners in Colonial Uniforms
Toast to the Flag
Location: Centre Star Lodge, 4010 Whites Creek Pike, Whites Creek, TN
Just off of Briley Pkwy west of I-24
Staging: TBA
Arrival: 9:30am
Depart: 12:00pm
(Lunch will be provided)
Ride Captains: Charley “Hamberger” Umberger, 615-210-0649
Susan "susan41" Westerfield, susan41@comcast.net, 615- 480- 3104
Saturday Afternoon
TN State Captain, Assistant SC & Ride Captain Meeting
Meeting room at the Sleep Inn:
Time to be determined
(after we return from the morning mission)
Saturday Evening
FOOD * FUN * MUSIC & GREAT COMPANY!
5:00pm till ?:??
@ Classic Custom Cycles, Dwayne Samford; Owner,
3615 Shelbyville Hwy (231 South)
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
615-893-7458
http://www.harleypartsrus.com/index.htm
Dwayne Samford has graciously offered his property for us to gather. He's very excited that we want to be at his place. He's doing a lot of work to get it ready for events like this by investing in a covered stage for a band, fire pit ,horse shoes, picnic tables, great parking with even more to come. Dwayne has mentioned that a few of his customers and employees are interested in meeting us.
I am excited to announce It is CONFIRMED that Country Music Entertainer Rodney Watts will be with us!!! Rodney is an US Army Sergeant stationed at Fort Campbell
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2008/jul/10/contest-winner/
Performing “Coming Home” for the Troops
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDU_gwQ6JJQ
Click on the above links to learn more about Rodney
"I just hope to keep writing and performing for the Soldiers around the world,
just to bring them a little hope," he says.
A HUGE Thank You to Bryan "PonyBoy" Collins, one of our own from Nashville, for volunteering for DJ duty!!!! You have been a REAL SAVE as far as sound equipment & lights too!
Other bands are in the works as well.
It's all coming together folks!!
Dinner will be Catered by "Jim & Nicks Bar -B - Q" of Murfreesboro
http://www.jimnnicks.com/
(Managers; Z & Mike may ride with us on Friday!)
Special invited dinner guests will include;
Our Marines from India Company who are there for us when needed, for
Missions & Our Wounded Warrior Project Friends
"We Will Also Need Volunteers to assist in getting the area set up for the evening activities"
Alcohol will not be provided
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS, PLEASE, FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME
Susan Westerfield, susan41@comcast.net
Thank You!!
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Sunday Agenda, 12 Oct 08
Meet for Breakfast, and hopefully.... "The Blessing of the Bikes"
It looks like Doc Lee is planning to do the service for us this morning in the parking lot.
Thanks Doc!
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"Check back often for any changes or updates"
Register Here be sure to fill out T-Shirt sizes needed
http://www.tnpatriotguard.org/new_page_2.htm
Please, Click below for payment
http://tinyurl.com/6jgseb
NOTE: when the page opens you will have to click on “Retry”
Or you can click on the “DONE” button on the TN PGR website
www.tnpatriotguard.org
OPTIONAL PAYMENT METHOD
If you prefer not to pay via PayPal, please email me at: susan41@comcast.net for address to mail payment.
Registration Fee....... on or before SEPTEMBER 20th: $35.00 per person
LATE REGISTRATION : $ 40.00 per person
FEE INCLUDES: T-shirt, with proceeds going to the support of our Wounded Warriors, & Catered Saturday night dinner & other expenses, such as dinner for our special guests.
Door prizes are in the works as well, Depending on attendance.
Thank you once again!
Susan "susan41" Westerfield
TN HOTH Coordinator
Note:........ The Sleep Inn is allowing Alcoholic Beverages in the meeting room....
feel free to bring your own
Questions?........ susan41@comcast.net
The heat is on, please stay HYDRATED.
Thank you!
Friday & Saturday, October 10th & 11th
ALL OF US HERE IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE ARE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING AND GREETING ALL OF YOU!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!!
Register Here
http://www.tnpatriotguard.org/new_page_2.htm
PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION and FOR PAYMENT OPTIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
UPDATED: 30 Aug 08
Location: for event, confirmed as of 02 Aug 08, Sleep Inn
http://tinyurl.com/5lsxx8
Exit 78B off I-24, 193 Chaffin Place, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Group rate is only $65.00 per night
Call the Sleep Inn for reservations
615-396-3000, fax 615-396-3003
We are listed under
"Patriot Guard Riders"
Free complimentary hot breakfast each morning
20 rooms are reserved. These rooms will be held ONLY until 20 Sep 08. More are available if needed before then, if booked soon.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Friday Agenda, 10 Oct 08
Friday Morning
Our Ride to Beautiful Fall Creek Falls will be at 10:00am.
http://www.myfallcreekfalls.com/
WE WILL BE LEAVING FROM THE SLEEP INN
Since we will have the meeting room all weekend we will meet at The Sleep Inn.
Those staying at the Sleep Inn can leave bags locked up in the meeting room for the day, if no early check in.
STAGING:
Sleep Inn side parking lot
Stage: 9:30am
KSU: 10:15am
Lead Ride Captain: David “Redtag” Westhorp, redtag@patriotguard.org
Ride Captain: TBD
Hopefully, we will have a large group going on this ride.... if so we will need more than one Ride Captain to lead separate groups.
Friday Evening
Ride to Nashville
If anyone wants to go check out Nashville at night, meet in front of the Hotel at "time to be announced." More details later.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Saturday Agenda, 11 Oct 08
Flag Pole Dedication Mission Saturday Morning In Nashville
We will be assisting in the dedication of a Flag Pole to a serving
US Marine Corps Sergeant and all the Veterans of Centre Star
The Boy Scouts will present the Colors followed by Pledge of Allegiance
Chaplain will have short scripture & prayer
Dedication of the Flag Pole
Lowering & Folding the Colors on pole & raising of Flag from Afghanistan
This will be done by National Sojourners in Colonial Uniforms
Toast to the Flag
Location: Centre Star Lodge, 4010 Whites Creek Pike, Whites Creek, TN
Just off of Briley Pkwy west of I-24
Staging: TBA
Arrival: 9:30am
Depart: 12:00pm
(Lunch will be provided)
Ride Captains: Charley “Hamberger” Umberger, 615-210-0649
Susan "susan41" Westerfield, susan41@comcast.net, 615- 480- 3104
Saturday Afternoon
TN State Captain, Assistant SC & Ride Captain Meeting
Meeting room at the Sleep Inn:
Time to be determined
(after we return from the morning mission)
Saturday Evening
FOOD * FUN * MUSIC & GREAT COMPANY!
5:00pm till ?:??
@ Classic Custom Cycles, Dwayne Samford; Owner,
3615 Shelbyville Hwy (231 South)
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
615-893-7458
http://www.harleypartsrus.com/index.htm
Dwayne Samford has graciously offered his property for us to gather. He's very excited that we want to be at his place. He's doing a lot of work to get it ready for events like this by investing in a covered stage for a band, fire pit ,horse shoes, picnic tables, great parking with even more to come. Dwayne has mentioned that a few of his customers and employees are interested in meeting us.
I am excited to announce It is CONFIRMED that Country Music Entertainer Rodney Watts will be with us!!! Rodney is an US Army Sergeant stationed at Fort Campbell
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2008/jul/10/contest-winner/
Performing “Coming Home” for the Troops
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDU_gwQ6JJQ
Click on the above links to learn more about Rodney
"I just hope to keep writing and performing for the Soldiers around the world,
just to bring them a little hope," he says.
A HUGE Thank You to Bryan "PonyBoy" Collins, one of our own from Nashville, for volunteering for DJ duty!!!! You have been a REAL SAVE as far as sound equipment & lights too!
Other bands are in the works as well.
It's all coming together folks!!
Dinner will be Catered by "Jim & Nicks Bar -B - Q" of Murfreesboro
http://www.jimnnicks.com/
(Managers; Z & Mike may ride with us on Friday!)
Special invited dinner guests will include;
Our Marines from India Company who are there for us when needed, for
Missions & Our Wounded Warrior Project Friends
"We Will Also Need Volunteers to assist in getting the area set up for the evening activities"
Alcohol will not be provided
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS, PLEASE, FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME
Susan Westerfield, susan41@comcast.net
Thank You!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday Agenda, 12 Oct 08
Meet for Breakfast, and hopefully.... "The Blessing of the Bikes"
It looks like Doc Lee is planning to do the service for us this morning in the parking lot.
Thanks Doc!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Check back often for any changes or updates"
Register Here be sure to fill out T-Shirt sizes needed
http://www.tnpatriotguard.org/new_page_2.htm
Please, Click below for payment
http://tinyurl.com/6jgseb
NOTE: when the page opens you will have to click on “Retry”
Or you can click on the “DONE” button on the TN PGR website
www.tnpatriotguard.org
OPTIONAL PAYMENT METHOD
If you prefer not to pay via PayPal, please email me at: susan41@comcast.net for address to mail payment.
Registration Fee....... on or before SEPTEMBER 20th: $35.00 per person
LATE REGISTRATION : $ 40.00 per person
FEE INCLUDES: T-shirt, with proceeds going to the support of our Wounded Warriors, & Catered Saturday night dinner & other expenses, such as dinner for our special guests.
Door prizes are in the works as well, Depending on attendance.
Thank you once again!
Susan "susan41" Westerfield
TN HOTH Coordinator
Note:........ The Sleep Inn is allowing Alcoholic Beverages in the meeting room....
feel free to bring your own
Questions?........ susan41@comcast.net
The heat is on, please stay HYDRATED.
Thank you!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
A Ride To Remember
(“Bodega” Bruce White - Inspiration Riders; chapter #64 of the Christian Motorcyclist Association.)
I'm planning a “Church Ride” from Knoxville TN to Naco, Arizona. October is still a long way off, but I want to keep you informed so that you might make plans to come ride with us. You don’t have to be an Inspiration Rider or a CMA member to join us for all or part of this ride.
HERE’S OUR RIDE PLAN; which is NOT carved in stone and may change. Comments and suggestions are welcome.
(Sat.-Oct. 4) Depart from Knoxville TN on I-40 and ride till we get tired and sleep wherever we find a cheap motel.
(Sun.-Oct. 5) Stop at Iron Mountain. Spend the night there or nearby. We can leave camping equipment there. (The detour to Iron Mtn. will only take us a few hours out of our way.)
(Mon.-Oct. 6) Iron Mountain to Groom TX (I-40). Visit “The Cross of Texas.” Sleep wherever.
(Tues.-Oct. 7) Groom TX to Williams AZ (I-40). Sleep wherever.
(Wed.-Oct. 8) Sight seeing ride from Williams to the south rim of the Grand Canyon (only 60 miles away), then back to Williams. Sleep wherever (possibly where we slept the night before).
(Thur.-Oct. 9) Williams to Naco (I-40, I-17 & I-10). Sleep at the Church.
(Fri.&Sat.-Oct. 10&11) However the Spirit moves. Sleep at the Church.
(Sun.-Oct. 12) Biker Sunday at Naco Baptist Church. Fellowship Ride with Pastor Tim and the San Pedro Servants (CMA chapter 965, Sierra Vista, Arizona). Sleep at the Church.
(Mon.-Oct. 13) Depart for “Changing of the Colors” at Iron Mountain. Avoid Interstate. Ride till we get tired. Sleep wherever. Note: By avoiding the Interstate on the way to “Colors” we should add only about five hours to our ride, but we’ll see more of this GREAT land of ours.
(Tues.-Oct. 14) Avoid Interstate. Ride till we get tired. Sleep wherever.
(Wed.-Oct. 15) Avoid Interstate. Arrive at Iron Mountain for “Changing of the Colors.”
(Thur. thru Sun.-Oct. 16 thru 19) “Colors.”
(Mon.-Oct. 20) Arrive back in Knoxville.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, I will leave "colors" early and ride to Ward, Arkansas (near Little Rock) to visit very dear friends. I’ll spend the night and attend services with them on Sunday. Hopefully we can work out a meeting place on Sunday or Monday for the rest of the ride home.
Web Links
Changing of the Colors: www.cmausa.org/events
Living Water Ministries: http://www.livingwateraz.com/
The Cross of Texas: http://www.crossministries.net/
San Pedro Servants: www.cmaswr2.org/AZ/SANPEDROSERVANTS
The Grand Canyon: www.nps.gov/grca [entrance fee to Grand Canyon National Park for an individual entering by motorcycle is $12.00 per person.]
Spider Tom and I had a great ride Saturday here in E. TN. We took Hwy. 62 from Oak Ridge to Clarkrange, then back across the top of the Devil's Triangle (Hwy. 116) east to Lake City, then back home to Knoxville on 25W. I was amazed how well Spider's Iron Horse Trike kept up with me on the twisties. Guess I'm getting slow.
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