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jamesframes
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 2655 Location: new paltz, NY
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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 12:12 pm Post subject: Fats Christmas Ride 2014 |
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Ho-Ho-Holy Cow... Winter is coming!!! That means the annual Christmas Ride!!!!
Save the date-December 13th (Dec 20th rain/blizzard date)
Details to follow... _________________ If I can bicycle, I bicycle.
David Attenborough
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jamesframes
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 2655 Location: new paltz, NY
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 7:33 am Post subject: |
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It's that time of year again! This event is a Fats in the Cats favorite.
COME OUT AND ENJOY A HOLIDAY BIKE RIDE WITH YOUR BIKE CLUB!!
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 5:00 P.M. meet, convoy rolls at 5:30 SHARP. Ends at 7:30.
Place: MAC Fitness parking lot in the Kingston Plaza.
Costume and Decorations: Santa suits are encouraged, decorated bikes with lots of lights are highly encouraged. Elfs, Reindeer, and Mrs. Clauses are other alternatives to check as well. LED powered AA lights can be found at CVS/Target/Walgreens, ect. Cheap Santa costumes can be found on the internet for a reasonable price that will make any grinch smile.
Ride Details: This ride is slow paced, with lots of "ho ho ho's" and holiday cheer spread. NO gut busting hills...at least at a fast pace
Route: Coming soon! People put lights up after Thanksgiving.
Social stops for refreshments will be made along the way, as well as a stop at the shelter to drop off gifts for kids. Also, a stop for some warm food at your favorite brewery has been arranged.
A Note on Weather and how to dress: This will be moved to the "rain date" if canceled. Rain meaning rain, or wintry weather that makes travel to this event hazardous. All updates will be posted on the Fats' website, forums, facebook & twitter. Be prepared if it's chilly outside! Layer smartly. Bring hand/toe warmers, a Saint Bernard with a neck cask, anything really....
MISC
-Exchange phone numbers with someone, so if you get separated, you have a good chance of meeting back up with us. Please. No one likes a belligerent Santa.
-Bring spending money because Santa gets thirsty
-Bring a lock so your sleigh doesn't leave without you
-Bring a repair kit in case any of your light strands don't behave. Usually, electrical tape and a few zip ties are more than enough.
-Dress warm or at least according to the weather. Those hand warmer packets can be a huge help if the weather outside is frightful.
See 'ya bums there! _________________ If I can bicycle, I bicycle.
David Attenborough
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Sheking Moderator
Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Posts: 122 Location: NY/NJ
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Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hi All!
The wish lists have arrived for our adopted families. This year the club has received 4 $250 gift cards from Thrivent Financial to use towards purchasing gifts!! This generous donation has allowed us to adopt 4 families. We will also be delivering gifts to the children at the Family Inn.
We will be delivering the gifts to 2 of the families during the ride, and dropping off the the gifts for the other 2 families at the Family Inn when we stop there during the ride. With that being said, we will need additional bike trailers to transport the gifts during the ride so if you have one and can bring it please let us know.
On last year's ride some of our members offered to help with this year's shopping and wrapping. If anyone is available this coming week to join me in an evening of shopping (Monday or Tuesday) and wrapping (definitely Wednesday) please pm me!
See you there! _________________ Ride like a grandma! |
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GG Veep
Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 907 Location: new splatz
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Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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I can help out on Wednesday with the wrapping...e-mail me with details!
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BillB3 Site Admin
Joined: 30 Aug 2006 Posts: 1572 Location: Kingston, NY
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:59 am Post subject: |
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Looking forward to it! The route is currently in development! |
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cfury
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 158 Location: Saugerties
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Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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Fats from Christmas Past
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jamesframes
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 2655 Location: new paltz, NY
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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It is beginning to feel like a true Fats Christmas!
With DOG as my copilot, we set off to the bike promised land of new jersey
A sweet payload was then delivered to kingston
no, not our spring bike swap...this is YOUR donation to needy folks! Thanks to Pat for the additional muscle.
Thanks gang for digging deep every year to join this here club. There are many folks involved with this specific project and everyone is so eager to help. This year, 30 children/teens lives will be improved/changed because they received one of these bikes. Stinky says thanks!
Ho ho mofos see ya'll to-mo-rrow:) _________________ If I can bicycle, I bicycle.
David Attenborough
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Kevin
Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston
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Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Route complete, ride happening tomorrow.
Bring cash $$ cause santa gets thirsty between good cheer.
Ho ho ho |
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Tim845
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 3684 Location: Poughkeepsie
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Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 9:42 am Post subject: |
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jamesframes wrote: |
...Thanks gang for digging deep every year to join this here club. There are many folks involved with this specific project and everyone is so eager to help. This year, 30 children/teens lives will be improved/changed because they received one of these bikes. Stinky says thanks! |
Bravo!!! _________________ Pedal, b*tches!! |
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GG Veep
Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 907 Location: new splatz
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Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 9:06 am Post subject: |
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What a great Santa Ride! Close to 50 Santas spread holiday cheer around Kingston and a good time was had by all! Thanks for everyone who made it...it was a great success! Can't wait to see the pics and video!!
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Kevin
Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 1414 Location: Kingston
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Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:04 am Post subject: |
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Where are all of the santa pictures!? Come on phatties! |
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TriassicDoc El Presidente
Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 1235 Location: Poughquag
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cfury
Joined: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 158 Location: Saugerties
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Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Here's a video I put together. HO HO HO!
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jamesframes
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 2655 Location: new paltz, NY
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Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent work fatties! Thanks so much to all of the elves that gave time, money, and effort to help folks out.
Big thanks to Keegan Ales for hosting us again with some booze and eats-you guys rock!
Kevin and Bill-thanks so much for leading us on a Kingston tour.
Happy to see familiar and new Santa faces- _________________ If I can bicycle, I bicycle.
David Attenborough
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