Tire Kick: Olive Garden (Clermont)

Everyone said they had a nice evening. Thanks to Paul and Diane for hosting that Tire Kick and for those that came out to enjoy the food and conversation.

Chapter Director’s Message (2/28/12)

Hi FL1-Winger Family,

As you know, Patti Sloat, our former Sr. Chapter Director, has moved to Nebraska to be closer to her son.  She, along with James, was the brains behind the success of our breakfast rally, Green Eggs & Ham.  With Patti’s move, Ted and I were at a loss of what to do.  Thank goodness for people with a willing attitude and generosity of heart!  Connie Miller has agreed to take on the challenge of running the rally for our chapter!  Hurray Connie!!  She is trying to get caught up on all the stuff that Patti has and has not already done.  Those who know Patti, know that she is a great organizer.  Patti met with Connie (I was just there as a moral support) and they went over everything.  I have no idea how Connie is going to remember everything.  I had forgotten by the time I was getting into my car.  I have every faith in Connie!  Connie has a natural bent toward organization also and Patti has everything lined up for the rally in an organized and logical way.  We all need to support Connie in any way we can.  We just want to say thank you, Connie, for stepping up to head this event.  It is huge, and the profit from this runs the chapter for a year!    We know that Patti is leaving it in good hands.  Thank you Connie!!

With that being said, Patti and Connie created two work days in April to get all of the games, door prizes, games prizes, silent auction items in order.  So you say, "But we aren’t even into the month of March yet!"  That’s true, but this is such a big deal that it takes time to plan and do.  We’ll be talking about this more as we get closer, but you probably want to know what is happening now.  The Work Days are on Saturday mornings starting at ten.  Hopefully it will just take 2 or 3 hours and then we’ll head out for lunch somewhere.  If everything gets completed on the first Work Day, then the second will probably be cancelled.  Please come out and let Connie boss you around for a while.  It’s not a bad deal to work for one month and play for the rest of the year!  Your time and effort will be greatly appreciated. 

Hugs,

Ted & Carolyn Russell

Chapter Director’s Message (2/21/12)

Hi Wingers,

                                                                                                    
The St. Augustine Lighthouse Ride for this coming Saturday has been cancelled.  Gary Hoop, who was to be our Road Captain, has been called away on family concerns, therefore, we will postpone this ride for a later date. 

Patti Sloat, our former Sr. Chapter Director, has decided to move to Nebraska to be closer to her son.  We’ve decided to get together at the Olive Garden in Altamonte Springs, just west of I-4, on SR 436 (300 West 436, Altamonte Springs) at 11:30 on Saturday for lunch.  Hopefully you can come because it is always, "the more the merrier!"  She is planning on leaving the following Monday.

The Tire Kick at the new 4 Rivers Smokehouse was well attended.  The FL1-Wingers took up two big tables inside.  Great food and a great time.  Last Saturday fourteen went on the Green Swamp Ride!  The weather was perfect and the Green Swamp was country beautiful.  A late lunch at the Redwing Restaurant topped off the day.  It was good to see everyone.  To those that attended these two chapter events, thanks for coming!  Your participation is truly appreciated.

Hugs,
Ted & Carolyn Russell

Ride: Green Swamp

Fourteen went on the Green Swamp Ride!  The weather was perfect and the Green Swamp was country beautiful.  A late lunch at the Redwing Restaurant topped off the day.  It was good to see everyone.

Tire Kick: 4 Rivers BBQ (Longwood)

The Tire Kick at the new 4 Rivers Smokehouse was well attended.  The FL1-Wingers took up two big tables inside. Great food and a great time.

Chapter Gathering (2-11-12)

Apopka and had our own Winger Monthly Chapter Gathering.  Thanks to Kevin and Claire Lang for stepping up to fill the Assistant Chapter Director’s position, and thanks to Ken and Maryann Long for stepping into the Rider Education spot.  We look forward to their positive attitudes, ideas, and enthusiasm as they support our chapter.  Also, Patti Sloat, chapter newsletter editor, graciously accepted the award for winning Florida’s 3rd Place Black & White Newsletter Award.  Well done, Patti!  A big congratulations to you! 

 

We also want to welcome Charles and Henry who came for the first time.  It was good having you and we hope to see you again at another gathering or ride.  We also had some folks we haven’t seen for awhile and we want to say a howdy to them as well.  Welcome and we hope to see you again soon.  And to our regular members!  You guys rock!  You make it wonderful to just show up.  You make us laugh and add to our lives in a good way.  We enjoy your company so much, and feel you have blessed our lives.  We love when you come out and look forward to when we will see you again.  FL1-Wingers rock – big time!!

Ride: FL1-G (Deltona) Sock Hop

Some of us braved the early morning chill to attend FL1-G’s Sock Hop in Sanford.  It was well attended and we had a good time supporting our neighboring chapter. 

James Benson Memorial Ride

M-3 Ministries sponsored a Memorial Ride for James Benson.  It was a great ride with a huge turnout.  We started out from the Zellwood Truck Stop & Restaurant and rode through three counties to Daytona and back.  James would have truly enjoyed it.  We will miss James.

Chapter Director’s Message (2/6/12)

Hi All you Wingers! 

We had a great Tire Kick at Christopher’s Italian Restaurant.  Man do they have good calzone!  It was a very nice evening and  thanks to everyone who came out and broke a little bread together. 

Another "delicious" time was had at Yalaha Bakery Lunch Ride today!  Seventeen hearty and starving souls came out to eat fresh sandwiches with bread baked this morning.  Yum!  I just couldn’t eat my Cherry Strudel dessert though and brought it home.  After we ate, we sat around the patio and talked and told lies until it was evident that we should go home. I had a wonderful time and thanks to everyone who came out and made us laugh! 

("Have fun and ride safe, said Gopher.)

Lunch Ride: Yalaha Bakery

Wow! What a great turn-out.  Six of us met at the Apopka Post Office. We picked up two more on the way.  Then were surprised by FL1-H2 already at the Bakery.  Then six more met us there.  The food is always incredible!  We sat outside and must have spent two hours, talking, laughing and having such a great time.  (17)