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News From The Mountain Blue J’s Nest
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Chapter Directors
Dave & Judy Hurd
828-369-5918
Assistant Chapter Directors
OPEN
Treasurer
Barb Schleicher
706 379-3018
Ride Coordinator NEEDED
Assistant Ride Coordinator
OPEN
Assistant Ride Coordinator
Open
MEC Coordinator Nick George
706-897-2247
Sunshine Lady
Sandy Tomb
706-219-2281
Chapter Ride Educator
OPEN
Activity Coordinator
Sue Bible
706-400-2675
Chapter Photographer
OPEN
Newsletter Editor
OPEN
Motorist Awareness
OPEN
Webmaster
OPEN
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================================================= REGION A - GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION
GWRRA, GEORGIA DISTRICT HIAWASSEE,
GA October 2017
CHAPTER GA ‘J’ ‘BLUE NOTES’
We meet the third Saturday of every month except for December @ Daniel’s Steakhouse in Hiawassee, GA
We eat at 11:00 AM and meet at 12:00 PM (706) 896-8008
Call Dave and Judy @ 828-369-5918 to confirm
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Here’s Your District Newsletter And Here’s Your Region “A” Newsletter
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Insight Newsletter
"Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge"
“Click Here”
=================================================Here is a link to the Knoxville video for WD40. More to come but already getting excited
for Knoxville.
Anita
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfcse7QfF3U&feature=youtu.be
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Anita M. Alkire
President
GWRRA
Phone: 623.445-2380
www.gwrra.org
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================================================= REGION “A” RALLY! October 26 - 28
================================================= From Your CD: Below are the links we have received from Larry Clemmer Our District
Director regarding up and coming changes to the Re-Organization of GWRRA.
Why Change GWRRA Structure?
GWRRA Organizational Structure
================================================= Dave’s drivel,
HOWDY FOLKS! Just a note from us. Nothing much going on around the house. I dropped Judy off at
the ER and am home getting this around for y’all. We’re trying to find out what is happening with her to
see if “maybe” she’s got chicken pox?
I’ve started riding a bit now as Doc released me and I let PT talk me into not going back unless . . . . . .
If you want Judy and I to continue as your CD’s we REALLY need someone to step-up and fill some of the
empty positions on page one (1).
Please let us know your thoughts,
Dave and Judy Hurd =================================================
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================================================= Treasurers Report:
School Supplies Donation Below is a thank you note from the Union County Family Connection which
accepted the much needed donation of schools supplies for their students. Thanks
to all of the Chapter J members who donated.
In addition, we are thanked on the Union County Family Connection website:
“Thanks to donations from many of our community partners, including Walmart, Coosa United Methodist,
Church of Christ, First Baptist, 9th District Opportunities, Kiwanis, Adult Probation and the Goldwing
Motorcycle Club, we are able to provide school supplies, backpacks, hygiene items, and clothing to many of
our students in need.”
Christmas Donations
At the September 2017 Chapter J gathering, we discussed the Annual Garage Sale, which is normally held in
October. The proceeds go towards our annual Christmas donation fund. It was decided by the members that
we would not hold the garage sale this year but would instead give cash/check donations towards our
Christmas donation fund. Earlier this year, members decided the annual Christmas donation fund would be
evenly divided to Union County’s “Shop with a Cop” and Towns County’s “Empty Stocking Fund”.
The “Shop with a Cop” is where Officers and employees from the Blairsville Police Department join members
of the community during the Christmas season to take under-privileged children shopping with funds provided
by the Community. The Union County Family Connection works closely with the Police Department in
providing families that are in need of assistance.
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The “Empty Stocking Fund” takes proceeds and purchases gifts for underprivileged children in Towns County,
children who might not receive Christmas gifts due to financial hardships.
Donations will be accepted at the Chapter J picnic on October 7, 2017 and the Chapter J gatherings on October 21 and
November 18, 2017.
Barb
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Activity Directors Report: Hello everyone,
Our annual picnic is coming up on the 7th of Oct which is just a little over a
month away. I'll have a sign-up sheet for salads and desserts for attendees at
the next meeting. The Chapter will again provide the fried chicken so we will
need a head count by meeting time also. Please plan on coming, it's always a
fun time to enjoy each other's company play some games and "EAT!" Among
other games, Barb Schleicher came up with a terrific idea of each of us bringing
a baby picture to post up on a board and we'll all try and guess who's who! What do you think? So please
reserve the 7th of October for our Annual Picnic at Meek's Park, 12:00 PM.
Thanks,
Sue Bible (activity director)
165 Brandy Ct
Blairsville, GA 30512
Cell 706 400-2675
As you can see, I was the BIG WINNER @ Jenja
================================================= Upcoming Ride:
Where: Back of the Dragon
When: Oct. 16-17-18 2 night stay
Hotel: Sleep Inn Suites
Johnson City, Tennessee
2020 Franklin Terrace
Book on line price is $60.00 but it is not refundable If you book by phone the price will be
$83.00, Includes Breakfast.
Meeting Time : 9 AM
Location : Hiawassee
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Rooms are reserved under Sandy's name. Everyone calls to make his or her own reservations.
Phone Number : 1-423-915-0081
Let's have a good turnout for this even!!!!
Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 706 -949-6620 if you want to have some FALL
FUN!!!!!
Sandy
================================================= Ride Sept. 17th
Left from Blairsville Marathon Station at 10:00 AM sharp. Just show up and receive some wind therapy.
================================================= Indiana Chapter "O" Annual Ride
With
Chapter "GA J" hosting on Wednesday, 9/20/17 By
Dennis Bible
Fred & Carol Henige, Nick & Sandy George, Jack Gotlieb and I met at the Young Harris Citgo
Station for an 08:30 rollout for Franklin, NC., where we were to meet the Indiana Chapter "O" riders at
the Franklin Walmart. John Roberts and Dave & Judy Hurd also met us there.
Indiana showed up right at 10:00 so after introductions and some minor organization of groups,
we headed for lunch at the Twin Dragons in Brevard, NC. Fred & Carol were the only ones with a CB radio
in our group and were able to coordinate with the Indiana folks to keep us all together. We headed
South on Hwy 28 for about 8 miles then turned West on Sugar Fork to Ellijay Road. Several miles of
climbing twisties got us to the gap where the road becomes "Tilley Creek Rd" for the decent to
Speedwell, NC. We took a comfort break there, then continued South on Hwy 107 to Tuckasegee, NC.,
where we turned Southwest on Hwy 281. Hwy 281 winds around through the mountains for about 15 miles
on its way to Lake Toxaway, NC., where we picked up Hwy 64 East to Brevard and lunch.
Lunch at the Twin Dragons is never a disappointment! The group got kinda quiet as the food kept
coming!
After lunch, we said "goodbye" to our Indiana friends and promised to meet them again next year!
By then it was about 2 PM and our Chapter "J" group headed home via Cashiers, Franklin (John split for
home there) and Hayesville and home!
Indiana had 15 bikes/trike with 25 riders, Chapter "J" had 5 bikes/trikes and 7 riders. With
Dave & Judy that gave us 9. Total was 20 bikes/trikes and 34 riders!
230 miles and about 10 hours.
Fun Ride!
Dennis Bible
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=================================================Ride to Bryson City (lunch at Jimmy Mac's)
Date: Wednesday 9/27/17
Time: 10:00 AM
Meet: Citgo Station Hiawassee
RSVP
Thanks,
Nestor
================================================= This Saturday September 30, 2017
Where: The Mountain Fresh Grocery Restaurant, 521 E Main St., Highlands NC.
Meet: Hiawassee Citgo Station.
Time: 10:00 AM.
We will be picking up a mystery rider some place along the way.(Sorry can't tell "Top Secret")
================================================= To All Region A and Region N GWRRA Members,
First of all, we apologize to those who registered on the web site Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
The web site was down for changes, and your registration and payment did not go through. Please
go the www.mytoccoa.com/wingfling and re-register.
The web site has some new features, such as branch of military service, if any, and a 4 day package for
those coming to the Rally early. Again, we hope this is not too much of an inconvenience to you, and we
apologize for any problems you had with the site.
Please check with the Conference Center if you have questions about your registration at 706-886-3133.
Please visit the Georgia District Website at www.gwrra-ga.com for more information about all things
happening in Georgia and at the Georgia Rally.
Ride Safe,
Larry and Pamela Clemmer
District Directors
GWRRA, GA District
(Home) 770-210-8652
(Cell) 678-525-5433
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Support Our Membership and Our Sponsors
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================================================= For Sale: 2001 Yellow Honda Goldwing GL 1800 Excellent Condition, no problems - Includes Tall and Short Windshields, Corbin Heated Seats, Tour Pack Rack, Wind
Wings
40,700 Miles $6,500 (selling for health reasons)
Bud Berrong 706-745-6692
================================================= 2009 Honda GW CSC Trike $28,000
Franklin, NC
Considering selling due to way too many health issues.
CSC trike kit w/ground effects w/stone guard
38,321 Miles
Amsoil Synthetics, 6° Ezee Steer rake, Ah heck it’s got LOTSA safety lights/chrome, Wing-Bling in 2016, Trailer Hitch,
Wiring for Gerbing Heated Gloves (gloves included), Modular/Full Face DOT Yellow Bell Helmets Med & Lg w/intercoms,
Tulsa Tall w/vent + original w/s, Battery tender + extra battery, CSC Fender Bras.
We also have a matching Escapade trailer that goes with it. I will see if I can get a picture of that on here.
Well, I still haven’t been able to get the trailer out and hooked up for the picture. Contact Dave/Judy Hurd 828-369-
5918 or [email protected] or [email protected]
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=================================================Hi Newton! Well, my wife and I have gone full-circle and decided it’s time to
downsize. Everything. This explains why our current 2-wheel travel is now taking place on
a pair of Vespas instead of the Gold Wing. So it’s time to put our 2007 GL1800 w/ABS
and Navi up for sale.
This bike is in A++ superior condition. It’s been dealer maintained and garage kept since
new. It’s never been dropped, dinged, scratched or muffed up in any way. I’m the second
owner and have all the records — the first owner was a guy named “Koichi Honda” who
worked at Honda in South Carolina. No kidding! He bought it new there.
Before I take it to a dealer for an easy sale at trade-in value, I thought I’d let you know
about it in case there’s a member of Chapter B (or other Chapter?) that is in the market
for a sweet Gold Wing but hasn't found one at a sweet price yet. I’d much rather have a
Wing enthusiast get it than a dealer buying it from me cheap just so they could resell it
to someone at a couple $K mark up. Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com) values a 2007 GL1800
HPNA at $9480 (Trade-In) and $13,040 (Retail) assuming the bike is in average condition
with average miles. There’s no up-value noted in KBB for the addition of after market
accessories. My Gold Wing is in near mint condition, has much lower than “average" miles,
and has a significant investment ($1K- $2K) in accessories. If a Chapter member is
interested, I’ll sell it to them for the KBB Trade-In value ($9480).
Please forward this message along to anyone that may like the inside scoop if that’s
appropriate. My contact information is at the very bottom after the photos.
Thank You!
-Chip
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Here are the vitals:
2007 GL1800 HPNA ABS Navi Comfort -- never wrecked, dropped, or scratched. Dealer
maintained and garage kept since new. All records.
34,000 miles (actually it’s 33,011 miles but I’m still riding on occasion…)
ABS Brakes
Honda Navigation
Premium Sound
Heated Seats and Grips
Dunlop Elite 3 Tires (5000 miles since new)
Kuryakyn Chrome Luggage Rack with Chrome Risers
Chrome Lens LED Mouldings on Trunk and Saddlebags
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Rear Fender Chrome Trim
Aero Flip-Out Driver Highway Pegs (chrome)
Utopia Driver Backrest
Chrome Front Rotor Covers
Kuryakyn Chrome Passenger Foot Pegs
Goldwing Logo Trunk and Saddlebag Luggage Set
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Chip Franzoni
157 Rumson Rd., NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-357-2268
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October 2017
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 John and Shirley
Roberts Chapter J’s
Annual Picnic, Meeks Park, 12:00 PM – Bring Games
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Gordon Tomb Mike Epperson
Nick & Sandy Anniversary
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Gordon Tomb Jan Upchurch Chapter J’s
Monthly Meeting
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Sandy Smith Bucky Haney
29 30 31 Kerry Warbington
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November 2016
Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.
1 2 3 4 5 Ron Freeman L Allen Johnson Richard & Diane
Schmidt Anniversary
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 John Roberts Dinner Event @
Valley River Brewery, Murphy, NC 6:00 PM
Bill Rutledge
Shirley Roberts
Chapter “J” Monthly Meeting Same time, Same Place
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Region A Rally
27 28 29 30 Region A Rally
Kathy Kryder
Region A Rally Sandy Tomb
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