FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT
January 2012 Newsletter Articleby Lou Mitchell
---- TAPS: Our latest members to pass were Walter Robert (Bob) & Mary Sue Green, Passed on April 30, 2011. Previous members who have Passed were: Kathryn Hendershot on 12/26/08; Charles G. Shaw on 9/27/07; Bryan W. Teates on 9/19/07; Sandy Hazzard on 9/19/06; Eugene Johnson on 3/14/05; Randy Provost on 2/20/01; Francis O’Connor on 10/21/98 and Vernon Needham on 6/26/97;
----Joyce & I planned to attend Chapter I Christmas Party on Saturday, December 3rd with the others from our Chapter. We are always invited to some of their events, but circumstances prevailed. During that week I received a call from my nephew wanting drivers for his classic cars, to go to a Dodge Car Show near Solomon’s Island, Md. I told him all right, but I had to be home before 5 PM to attend church and go from there to the Party. He said we would leave early enough. Well it turned out to be a long day and we didn’t leave there until after 5 PM, and with the traffic I got home after 6:30 PM. To my surprise Joyce left me a note that she went over to her sisters as she wasn’t feeling well and told me if I go, to take the covered dish. Well I scrambled to get ready and got there about 7:30 PM remembering last year the party was at 6 PM, and we got there early and was meeting and greeting others coming in and didn’t start till around 7 PM. Anyway, I arrived after all finished eating and of course many jokes were said with me being late. All had fun and this year they had stealing of the gifts which made it more interesting with fun and laughter. Food was plentiful. To my surprise Peggy Watkins was there and we talked and she said she will come to our Christmas Party. So things are looking up for her after having a difficult time with this economy.
----The Quantico Christmas Parade, Sunday, December 4th, was a small turnout due mostly because some had problems with their bikes. I had a front fork seal leak and it is now in the shop. Jr had a problem with his. Jim Hamil is having his bike repaired. I met with the four who showed up at the KMart to tell them I wouldn’t be going. It’s too bad for it turned out to be a nice day. Well, maybe next year.
----Our MHRC Christmas Party, Tuesday, December 6th was well attended with plenty of food, deserts, fun and a lot of gift stealing. Jr & I got the time to be there mixed up and he and Nancy were just about done setting up the hall. One thing our Chapter can depend on is those two, they put a lot of effort into keeping our Chapter running with all it’s events. Joyce & I helped finish setting up and Tom arrived to help with putting up the banner. Jr passed out the gift tickets for those who brought gifts. Donna purchased the turkeys and cooked them at home, which she says she loves to do and Jack took them right to the kitchen to cut the up. George & Issy arrived with the boom box and played beautiful Christmas Carols throughout the evening. After all arrived, Jack gave the blessing and we all lined up for the partaking of the food and desert. After dinner, Santa Bruce Babcock gave the announcement of the gift exchange and explained how it is played. Then the fun began. It seems there were a lot of tools which George had a hard time keeping. But there is always one that I notice having a more difficulty keeping a gift and it was Gayle Babcock. No matter what she unwrapped or stole from someone else, she would have to give it up. But she remained a good sport throughout the evening. Before leaving all jumped in to clean up the hall, return the tables and chairs, empty the trash, and Emily made sure there was no crumbs left on the floor by scraping up the walked on ones. So, thanks for all who pitched in to make this another great Christmas Party. Lots of food and deserts were left for the firemen.
----On Saturday, December 17th we met up with Chapter I at the Riverside Dinner Theater in Fredericksburg at 5:30 PM to see Irvin Berlin’s White Christmas “The Musical”, and have dinner before the show. Dinner as usual was very tasty. Joyce had a Salmon Dinner & I had ¼ Chicken Dinner with desert. After Dinner, Rollin Wehman, Maestro, came on stage and talked about their fourteenth season of Broadway musicals that offers their patrons a kaleidoscope of proven “winners” in classical, contemporary and comedic realms. He said now I am going to the Piano to play three Christmas tunes encouraging all to sing alone. The last, of course, was White Christmas. The show started a little after 8:00 PM and was about the era of 1944 to 1954. A boy-meets-girl, boy-loses-girl (I’ll stop there in case you haven’t seen it yet). Along the way we are introduced to a host of colorful characters, pretty girls in pretty costumes, minor misunderstandings, and lots of Irving Berlin standards that have become staples of folksy Americana out of a bygone era. For reservations call 540-370-4500 or web site www.riversidedt.com.
----Our Chapter Polar Bear Run, Sunday, January 1 was at Yorkshire Restaurant, Yorkshire. Breakfast at 7:30 to 10:30 AM, ride begins at 10:00 AM. 20% from your breakfast cost was donated by Yorkshire Restaurant to Ride For Kids, PBTFUS. We expected a good turnout. Even those not riding, came anyway for breakfast.
----There were two choices for New Year’s Eve Party, one at the VFW, Dale City with entertainment, food and Dancing, Appetizers, Meatballs Marinara Style, Brochette, Assorted Cheese & Crackers, Fresh Vegetable Display. Dinner: Ribeye Steak, Pasta Drimavera, Chicken Marsala, 6:00 PM, $50 per person, Call with credit card 703-670-4124 ask for table #5, if full, table #6.
----The other is with HRCAFR at the home of Ron & Ruth St. John’s, 8:00 PM, will have Chili, Cheeseburger Soup or Meat & Cheese Tray, bring a side dish, call 703-680-1511 or CP 989-513-1039.
----May was our Annual Dues month for 2011-2012. Please get them in soonest to Lou at the address below.
----Joyce & I wish all a very Happy New Year of riding.
----Let’s Roll – Lou Mitchell PO Box 49, Occoquan, Va. 22125, lwmitchell3@juno.com or lwmitchell3@verizon.net
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