PMS Get-Together--Wednesday Night Rides--Irv's New Ride

 The date for our annual PMS (Parked Motorcycle (Motorcar) Syndrome) get-together will be held at the Uptown Grill in Waukon.  We will have the party room there for our use, and there is a TV mounted on the wall so everyone can see the presentation.  We are looking at Wednesday, April 19th, with eats at 6 and "program" at 7.

If I have your mailing address, you will be getting a "formal" invitation and a list of the "special rides".  If I don't have your address, you can keep posted on this blog or you can send me your address.  Either way, everyone is invited and you can pick up the special rides list at the get-together.

The reason for the location change is strictly convenience.  The food and service at Rossville was excellent, but it was inconvenient for me to lug a tv and all the connections for the program out there.  If it doesn't work out at Uptown, we can always go back.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND SPECIAL RIDES

Right now I am in the process of arranging the "special" rides for this summer.  I am looking at the Upper (UP) Peninsula of Michigan for the "guys' trip", and thinking about Mason City for the "couples' venture".  The real PITA is getting motel reservations, so if you plan on going on the "guys" trip then let me know ASAP.  Hopefully I can have all of this arranged in time for the PMS.  There has also been some talk about an "everyone" trip in September.  I will let those who want to do this trip to plan it themselves. Arranging the guys' and couples trip along with all the other "special rides" and Wednesday night rides takes the sap out of me, but I will be glad to put it on the "special rides" sheet if I get the information soon.  Also, if anyone has an idea for a special ride, particularly a place to go for a Ride To Eat, then let me know ASAP.

 How about if we change the leaving time on Wednesday nights to 5:00 instead of 5:30?  It seems to work out ok in the fall and gives us more riding time to get back for eats afterwards.  I do not want to make this change if it prevents anyone who has been riding with us from going along.  If 5:00 will not work for you, then let me know, either by phone or e-mail.  No names will be used!

IT'S FINALLY HERE!

We have all been waiting anxiously for a look at Irv's tilting trike.  It looks like it's finally here and ready to go, so were all looking forward to that warm Wednesday night when it comes out of hibernation!

AND AIN'T THIS TRUE!

Once again, this blog is the only form of communication that is going to be used for Wednesday Night riders.  If you wish to be informed when there is a new post up on the blog, then you need to get Bob your e-mail address.

ANOTHER LOSS

 Another of our Wednesday Night Riders extended family passed away recently.  Dorothy Gelo, mother of Jim & Larry and mother-in-law to Dale R and, of course, Cathy, passed away on Friday, May 10th.  Dorothy had reached the "ripe old age" of 101.  She was a remarkable woman.  Considering the two "outlaws" that she had to raise, it's amazing that it didn't seem to shorten her life span!

Friends may greet the family from 4 to 7 pm on Tuesday, March 14th, at Martin-Grau Funeral home in Waukon.  I would hope that many Wednesday Night Riders would stop by and pay their respects.  Jim & Cathy and Larry and Dale have been very active in our riders' group.

Godspeed, Dorothy!

You may want to mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 19th.  I have tentatively set this date for our annual PMS get-together.  More on this later.  In the meantime, it would be nice to kiss this winter weather "goodbye".

SAD NEWS

 It's with a heavy heart that I'm reporting the passing of a good friend and Wednesday Night Rider.  Wayne Martin passed away on March 4th at the age of 85.

My friendship with Wayne goes back a long ways, well over 50 years.  We played softball together both in Waukon and Postville and participated in a number of golf tournaments.  We also bowled on the same team for over 30 years.

Like me, Wayne had a passion for motorcycle riding, and we made many trips together.  Actually our trips evolved into the "guys' trip" that we go on yet with our group.  Wayne also joined us on many Wednesday night rides and special trips.  He especially enjoyed the chicken run up to Rockton.  It was especially enjoyable to hear him and Meryle Honn razz each other.  Like Meryle, Wayne had a great sense of humor.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Wayne this Saturday, March 11th from 1 to 4 at Martin-Grau Funeral Home here in Waukon.  I would hope that a good number of our Wednesday Night Riders group would come Saturday and pay their respects.

We will miss you Wayne, but I'll bet you can't wait to be able to "heckle" Meryle again!