Updated 06 NOV 08 harly69g

Unfortunately the weather has been too wet to complete the foundation, so transport
of the house will have to be rescheduled to a later date.


Updated 1 NOV 08 0238 edt S Sturgis

Confirmation has been received for phase II of the escort mission for
November 11, 2008, of the new home for Jonathan Bartlett.  The route
will take us from the Virginia Beach Convention and Conference Center on
19th Street to the new lot at 2840 Lambert Trail, Chesapeake.  This
mission will take place immediately after the Veterans Day Parade at the
oceanfront in Virginia Beach.  Please monitor both this and the parade
threads for updates. Mission Ride Captain is Bob "Cokesbury" Thurman,
who may contacted by cell phone @ 536-0803.  There are two possible
scenarios for participation.
 
One-
Those individuals participating in the Veterans Day Parade will meet as
scheduled.  Our contingent will terminate at the VB conference center as
originally scheduled.  The home will be at the conference center, loaded
and ready for transit to Chesapeake prior to the start of the parade.
At the conclusion of our participation in the parade we will form up
around the house, have a very short ride briefing and then escort the
house to the lot. The escort route will be determined by the house
moving company, the municipalities involved and local LEO.  The final
route will be discussed at the briefing. 
 
Anticipated itinerary:
7:30 AM wreath laying ceremony
8:00 AM stage for parade
9:00 AM parade start
10:00 AM PGR contingent assemble at VB convention center
10:15 AM KSU for home escort
 
Two -
Those individuals not participating in the parade, but would like to
ride in the home escort.
9:30 AM stage at VB convention center, 19th Street
10:00 AM assemble with parade contingent for ride brief
10:15 AM KSU for home escort
 
Watch the weather.  As always, iron horses preferred; cages very
welcome.
Rig all bikes and cages with flags and banners.
Be sure to rig for highway speeds and observe proper flag etiquette at
all times.
 
Our exact location in the escort is unknown at this time.  We may lead,
follow or split our numbers to ride in front and behind the house.  Our
position will be determined by the transport company based on their
recommendation, comfort level and the safety of all involved.  We do
know Jonathan and his wife will be there for the escort and the
placement of their new house.  Obviously, our participation is limited
to an escort for this phase of the mission.  However, there may be an
opportunity for us to assist at a later date in moving furniture,
construction of a wheel chair ramp, etc.
 
This is truly a unique opportunity for us to participate in two events
on the same day.  It is quite an honor to be able to pay tribute to our
veterans from the past and then to participate even in a small way to
the dreams of the future for a fine young man.  If anyone would like to
see the house it will be on display at the Fall Home and Remodeling show
at the convention center from November 7 thru 9.

Mission Ride Captain    Hampton Rds HOTH
Coordinator
Bob "Cokesbury" Thurman   Eileen "NYCmomei" Fennel

Sr District R/C Hampton Rds   Virginia State Captain
Woody "RustPicker" Wagner   Tony "Double T" Turner

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