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Florida Bay Area Clearwater Chapter HOG
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Saturday, February 5, 2011 |
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Event Title: Don Koppin's Ride to the Farm Festival Time: 8:00 AM
Saturday, February 5, 2011
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Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Time: 8:00 AM EST
Road Captain Leading Ride: DON KOPPIN
Ride Leader's Contact Information: 941-776-8544 OR valndon@mindspring.com
Tolls or Admission Fee: $8.00 per person
Approx. Mileage to Destination: 60
Ride Description: BY HARLEY OR CARLY WE WILL TAKE A DIRECT ROUTE TO THE PIONEER FLORDIA MUSEUM WHICH IS LOCATED IN DADE CITY. THE MUSEUM IS HOLDING IT'S ANNUAL FARM FESTIVAL AND THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS EVENT IS THE HORSE PULLING CONTEST. THE EASTERN DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION COMES TO FLORIDA THIS TIME OF YEAR AND HOLDS THESE CONTESTS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. YOU WILL GET TO SEE SOME REAL "HORSE POWER". SINCE THERE IS NO SEATING PROVIDED PLEASE BRING EITHER A BLANKET OR A FOLDING CHAIR FOR YOUR COMFORT. AFTER A PORTION OF THE EVENT WE WILL RETIRE TO THE "KAFE KOKOPELLI" FOR LUNCH. WEB SITES TO VISIT:
www.pioneerfloridamuseum.org
www.easterndrafthorse.com
www.kafekokopelli.com
This is a closed event for members and their guests.
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Sunday, February 6, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: Christine Reed's Ride to The German Restaurant Time: Noon
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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Ride/Event: The German Restaurant
Title/Destination: Holiday, FL
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: Feb. 6th.
Time: Noon
Road Captain Leading Ride: Christine Reed
Ride Leaders Contact Information:
Tolls or Admission fee: none
Approx. Mileage to Destination: 35 Miles
Ride Description: We are taking the scenic route to the German Restaurant in Holiday, were we have some wonderful German food, we have been at this restaurant before, and the food and service are excellent.
So if you like German food come on out and join us.
If you like to check out the website here is the address: the-german-restaurant.com
This is a closed event for members and their guests.
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Monday, February 7, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: FBACC Board of Director's Meeting 6:00PM
Monday, February 7, 2011
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Location: The Employee Break Room at Fletcher's Harley-Davidson
Board Members need to arrive before 6:00PM as that's when they lock the doors to the store.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: Mike Ellis's Call In Sick Lunch Ride to Cafe Masaryktown Time: 10:00 AM
Thursday, February 10, 2011
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Ride/Event: Call In Sick Lunch Ride to Cafe Masaryktown
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: 2/10/11
Time: 10:00 am
Road Captain Leading Ride: Mike Ellis
Tolls or Admission fee: None
Approx. Mileage to Destination: 68 miles (approx. 2 ½ hours) with one comfort stop.
Ride Description: Join Dr. Mike on his ride to the Cafe Masaryktown (on US 41 just north of the Pasco County line). The Cafe has a lengthy history and is noted for its Cuban sandwiches. The ride will cover backroads, some actually having curves!
This is a closed event for members and their guests.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Lincoln's Birthday
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Event Title: Bob Kauffman's Florida State Fair Ride Time: 11:30 AM
Saturday, February 12, 2011
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Ride/Event: Florida State Fair Ride
Title/Destination: Florida State Fairgrounds
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: Saturday, February 12th
Time: 11:30 AM
Road Captain Leading Ride: Bob Kauffman
Ride Leaders Contact Information: bkauffman55@yahoo.com
Tolls or Admission fee: Admission Fee
Approx. Mileage to Destination: 60
Ride Description: <http://www.floridastatefair.com/>
The annual Florida State Fair is a salute to the state's best in the agriculture and equestrian industry including an abundance of shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days. Excitement is in the air all over the fairgrounds with plenty of free entertainment included with admission. Make sure to plan your day in advance to enjoy all the sights, sounds, and tastes the state fair has to offer. Parking is free during the Fair. Event hours vary by the day of the week. For more information, call 813-621-7821 or toll-free 1-800-345-3247.
Check out the link provided above for entertainment and schedules!
Save up to $4 a ticket when you buy early! Buy Fair tickets at Sweetbay Supermarkets between Jan. 2 & Feb. 9 while supplies last or online between Dec. 13 & Feb. 9 (come back on Dec. 13 for a link to purchase Fair tickets online).
2011 Discount Offers Order Form: We offer several discounts on admissions, armbands, ride sheets, and on our coupon book when ordered in advance. Download the Discount Order Form for more details or call 800-345-3447.
2011 Fair Group Ticket Sales Information: A minimum of 25 gate admission tickets must be purchased to receive a group discount for the 2011 Florida State Fair. Group discount packages are sold for only ADULT gate admission tickets (ages 12 and up) and are not available for purchase once the fair starts. Download the Group Sales Order Form for more details or call 800-345-3247 ext. 4317.
Gate admission is not included with purchase of armbands, ride tickets, or concert tickets. There are no refunds, exchanges or rainchecks. All acts, concerts, scheduled times, exhibitors, prices and other advertised events are subject to change and/or cancel without notice. All acts are included with a fair gate admission ticket, except for special concerts, rides and games are extra. NO RE-ENTRY; once visitors exit the gates another admission ticket will be required to re-enter the Fair. The Florida State Fair Authority is not responsible for any third party advertisement.
This is a closed event for members and their guests.
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Sunday, February 13, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: Val & Don Koppin's Ladies of Harley Dinner Ride to Little Harbor Time: 5:00PM
Sunday, February 13, 2011
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Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Time: 5:00 PM EST
Road Captain Leading Ride: VAL & DON KOPPIN
Ride Leader's Contact Information: 941-776-8544 OR valndon@mindspring.com
Tolls or Admission Fee: NONE
Approx. Mileage to Destination: BY HARLEY OR CARLY 48 MILES
Ride Description: OUR RIDE WILL TAKE OVER THE GANDY BRIDGE AND ON TO BAYSHORE BLVD. WHERE CAN ENJOY THE EVENING SCENERY, THEN ON THROUGH THE TAMPA BAY PORT DISTRICT. WE WILL GET A BRIEF LOOK AT THE IKEA STORE AS WE FIND OUR WAY TO U.S.41 AND THEN SOUTH TO RUSKIN. OUR DESTINATION IS " THE RESORT & CLUB AT LITTLE HARBOR" WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF TAMPA BAY WITH A GREAT VIEW ACROSS THE WATER OF ST. PETERSBURG. THE RESTAURANT HAS A LARGE MENU THAT FEATURES MANY ENTREES AS WELL AS A SELECTION OF SANDWICHES.
This is a closed event for members and their guests.
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Friday, February 18, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: Ed Ketcham's Lunch Ride to Plant City Time: 9:00 AM
Friday, February 18, 2011
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Ed Ketcham's Lunch Ride to Plant City Time: 9:00 AM
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Saturday, February 19, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: Ladies of Harley Breakfast at Acropol Restaurant 9:00AM
Saturday, February 19, 2011
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Location: Acropol Restaurant Time: 9:00 AM
Our Ladies of Harley location for the Saturday morning Monthly Breakfast Meetings is the "Acropol Restaurant" located at 1170 Starkey Road in Largo. From East Bay Drive south on Starkey for about a block or so, it will be on the right hand side. Gentlemen are invited too!
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Event Title: LOH Hot Dog Saturday at Fletcher's H-D Noon
Saturday, February 19, 2011
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Ride, drive, or walk to Fletcher's H-D today for the famous LOH Hot Dog Saturday cook out.
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Sunday, February 20, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: Jim Wattam's Lunch Ride to Bayport Time: 9:30 AM
Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Ride/Event Title: Lunch Ride to Bayport
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's Harley-Davidson- SOUTH
Date: Sunday 2/20/2011
Time: 9:30a.m.
Road Captain leading ride: Jim Wattam
Ride leaders Phone Number: 727-510-0790
Tolls or Admission fee: None
Approx. Mileage: 65 miles approx
Ride Description: We will depart from Fletcher's SOUTH facility at 9:30a.m. for a nice, scenic cruise north taking in many Gulf-coast twisty roads that will eventually lead us up through Aripeka and on to Bayport. We'll take a comfort stop along the way, and we will cover approximately 65 miles and not be in any big hurry! We should arrive at the Bayport Inn around 12:00pm for lunch. After lunch we can cruise a scenic back-country route to the Clearwater area and be home by 4:00. (or after lunch you can travel straight down US-19 and be home in an hour)
This is a closed event for members and their guests.
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Monday, February 21, 2011
President's Day
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Event Title: Road Captains Ride Planning Meeting 6:00PM
Monday, February 21, 2011
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Where: Fletcher's Harley Davidson -- Staff Breakroom Time: 6:00 PM (they lock the doors at 6:00PM, be sure to arrive early) All members are welcome to participate as the Road Captain's meet to plan out rides for the next several months. If you can't attend in person, email your ride ideas to our senior road captain at roadcaptain@fbacchog.com.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: Bob Kauffman's Lunch Ride to Herbs Country Club 9:30 AM
Saturday, February 26, 2011
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Ride/Event Title: BBQ & Blues - Herb's Limestone Country Club Limestone, FL
Website: http://www.herbslimestonecountryclub.com
Where: Fletcher's Harley Davidson SOUTH (US19 & Whitney Road)
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011
Time: 9:30 AM
Tolls: $1.00/each way- Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Road Captain: Bob Kauffman
Contact Information: bkauffman55@yahoo.com <
Approximate Mileage: 85
Herb's Limestone Country Club is located in beautiful downtown Limestone, FL. Limestone, FL is located in the middle of nowhere! Well…..it has to be somewhere. OK, it is due East of Sarasota between Zolfo Springs and Arcadia. (not to worry…..I know the way!)
<http://www.herbslimestonecountryclub.com/>
Herb's has been delighting bikers for a long long time! On the last Saturday of the month Herb's brings in noted Blues artists while patrons sink their teeth in his delicious BBQ. The featured artist for this venue will be John Emil. See a little ditty about John below:
<http://www.myspace.com/johnemilmusic/music>
We'll get there in plenty of time to enjoy the BBQ. The music starts at 1:00 PM. We should be back in time for our monthly FBACC HOG meeting at Fletcher's South at 6:00 PM.
This is a closed event for members and their guests.
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Event Title: Monthly Member's Meeting at Fletcher's South, Clearwater 6:00PM
Saturday, February 26, 2011
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Members, their guests, and anyone interested in learning more about our Chapter are welcome to attend. As of Janurary 2011, we meet at the Fletcher's "South" building (at the intersection just south of their main business location.)
We start promptly at 6:00PM, so come early.
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Sunday, February 27, 2011 (5 6 7 10 12 13 18 19 20 21 26 27)
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Event Title: Luke Bonofiglio's ABC's of Touring Ride Time: 8:00 AM
Sunday, February 27, 2011
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Ride/Event: ABC's of Touring Ride
Title/Destination: ABC's of Touring Adventure 1
Where: Leaves from Fletcher's SOUTH
Date: February 27, 2011
Time: 8:00 AM
Road Captain leading ride: Luke Bonofiglio
roadcaptain@FBACC.com
Tolls or Admission fee: No tolls but personal equipment is needed as listed below
Approx. Mileage: 80 miles
Ride Description: Join the hunt for the "X". This is the kick-off ride for the 2011 ABC's of Touring Season. Bring your camera and a copy of "Hog" from the current year. If you don't have your issue yet there is an official, printable cover listed on the H.O.G. website in the ABC's section, http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/Content/Pages/HOG/HOG.jsp . You will also find the Official entry form there or on the Chapter web site. As this is an adventure that takes time to complete each stop, we will be stopping somewhere along the way when the time dictates it's time to eat. The time frame for completing the ride is also dependant on the number of riders.
We will start by going north into Pasco County and swinging south as far as St Petersburg Beach and Gulfport.
Round Trip approx. 80 miles
Planned photo stops 16
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