Memphis/St. Jude ride..............

[DragonRider]

All right, Vogel is over, everybody is well rested and it is time for the us to wrap up our St. Jude drive for 2009.

 

I want to thank everyone who helped make this a very successful year for Ventureriders and St. Jude Children's Hospital. So far we have over $3200.00 to present them with thanks to the deep pockets of our members.

 

The ride will take place on Sept. 12, 2009. We will be meeting at the Flying J Truck Stop in W. Memphis, Ark. It is located at the junction of I-55 & I-40, which is the last exit before you cross the Mississippi River into Memphis, Tn.

 

We will meet there at 11:00 am in the parking lot, then we will have lunch in the Flying J, from there it is a 3-4 mile ride across the river to Memphis, Tn. where we will be taking a tour of St. Jude Children's Hospital. This is a fantastic place to see, you wont believe you are in a hospital, it looks more like a day care center. After the tour if you would like, some of us will be going down to Tunica, Ms. and we can eat at one of the fine buffets at Harrah's Casino and whatever else you might try your hand at there.

 

One little reminder here, if you want to bring some kind of small gift, remember no stuffed animals, but coloring books, crayons, puzzles, crosswords, books are things they could use. I know we discussed teddy bears, but they just cant take a chance on those, due to the weak immune systems these kids have. Or if you or your company would like to make a donation, please make the checks out to St. Jude Children's Hospital. A donation or prize is not required to make this ride.

Thanks to all again and look forward to seeing you at

The 3rd Annual St. Jude/Mean Dog Memorial Ride.

[Eck]

Lewis,

I am so sorry I wont be able to support you in this years run to Memphis, for as you know Blackjack and I had some plans already made for the same day / date.

 

 

For those who can make it to Memphis this year, I personally thank you for the support you give to this site and to Dragonrider.

 

 

But for those who can not go to Memphis:

For those who can not support Lewis on this ride, how about meeting up with Blackjack and I for some lunch in Rome Georgia..see below link for details.

 

[ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=36569]Heads up - UPDATE- mark your calendar now..!! - VentureRider.Org[/ame]

Edited August 24, 2009 by Eck

[Snarley Bill]

i'll be there. would'nt miss it.:clap2:

[Squidley]

Unfortunately Lonna and I wont be able to do the ride this year. I have a charity ride for the Sabrina Black foundation that I promised a friend I would lead for him. As always Thank You for grabbing the bull by the horns and making this happen. You do us very proud trumpeting this cause and handing it over to St. Judes personally

And for anyone on the fence about going, dont hesitate. This is a ride and an event that will never leave you, it's moving to say the least.

[Naked Rider]

as of right now i am planning on going.

[Wrongway]

Not going to miss it. Count on us to be there too.

[Skid]

I'm hoping to make it this year.....

[SaltyDog]

I live only 90 miles west of there so I can't miss this one.

[davecb]

I will be there, and I will try to get everyone from around here to go....Wouldn't miss it for anything...

[murph35640]

Hey Dave, we are planning on going also and will be spending the night this time in Tunica. Do you wanna hook up in Decatur again this year and ride over? may be bringing some other folks from the decatur area none for sure at this time but a couple of maybes.

[davecb]

Hey Jason. Sounds good to me. Bohunk from B'ham will come also if he doesn't have to work. I will try to get more from this area to go with us.....

[Wolf]

I will be there as well. Is anyone looking to do a ride in to KY or the surrounding area that afternoon or the next day?