CA_Sparks  Posts: 170 Regional Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2006 10:16 AM |
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Attention All Hands.....
We have a last minute request from a wife of a Marine heading for Iraq.....
The Following is her email:
My husband is an active-duty Marine stationed at 29 Palms, California. His unit, VMU-1, is leaving for Iraq Sunday, September 10. A friend of mine in San Diego, whose husband has ridden in several Patriot rides, has suggested I contact your group to see if anyone is interested in riding to show your support when his unit leaves for its 4th deployment to Iraq. (This will be the 3rd deployment for my husband and many of his fellow Marines.)
His unit of about 150 Marines will be assembling at their squadron on the Marine base at 29 Palms at 9:30 a.m Sunday. They are being bussed to March Air Force Base. They will probably be leaving the base in 29 Palms about 11:30; they are supposed to arrive at March no later than 1 p.m.
I know this is short notice, but thought I would see if this is of interest to you and your riders.
Tami Roleff
Anyone interested in making this ride respond now....
My contact information is as follows:
email: ejcarrillo2002@yahoo.com
or post here.
I am working on rally point(s) and times, I need a head count.... You will need same safety gear as on the escort to Camp Pendleton to get on base....
That is all......
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CA_Sparks  Posts: 170 Regional Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2006 12:41 PM |
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Spoke with Tami, her husband is the XO of this unit and he has no idea of the pending escort...
The troops are scheduled to board the buses at 0930 hours and proceed to the armory to get their weapons and then back on the buses and onto MARB approximately 1100 to 1130 hours....
My ride plan is to arrive at 0930 hours...
The rally point is at the Farmhouse in Banning....
6249 W 5th St, Banning, CA 92220, I-10 FWY East exit Highland Springs Ave....
At end of exit turn left, under FWY to first signal 5th St, turn right, proceed approximately 75 yards, Farmhouse on your left....
There is food, head facilities(latrines for the Army folk) and fuel at this rally point....
The ride up to 29 Palms is estimated at 70 miles from rally point, I will make a fuel stop prior to entering the base....
The ride to MARB is estimated at 93 miles....
I am estimating the ride up to 29 Palms from rally point to be about 1 hour and 45 minutes or less.....
Be sure you have the appropriate gear to ride on base....
KSU AT 0745.....
That is all.........
Semper Fidelis.....Sparks |
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flhtci_jim  Posts: 790 Poway, CA

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| 09 Sep 2006 2:21 PM |
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Sparks - I can meet you at the rally point for KSU at 7:45. It's the least I can do since my wife is the friend that Tami Roloff is referring to. Good to hear that a latrine is available for this Air Force veteran. |
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JD Hog  Posts: 64 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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| 09 Sep 2006 4:37 PM |
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Sparks,
Count me in on this one. I will be at the Farmhouse Sunday.
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bnrock  Posts: 218

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| 09 Sep 2006 5:27 PM |
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YO SPARKS,,,,
where can us desert rats catch you??,,,we're closer to 29 then the farm house,,, BNROCK@aol.com |
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Kirby  Posts: 663

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| 09 Sep 2006 6:58 PM |
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jim What time will you be at 210 and arcibald exit??? I could meet you there ? Kirby |
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CA_Sparks  Posts: 170 Regional Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2006 6:59 PM |
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Kirby...
I am meeting Jerry at the 210 and Sierra @0630 hours...
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It is an Honor and my Duty To Remain, Semper Fidelis... Sparks |
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CA_Sparks  Posts: 170 Regional Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2006 7:04 PM |
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You desert rats can fall in anywhere along the ride...
I need to make a fuel stop in 29 Palms prior to entering the base....
You can pick the stop and fall in then.....
You need to get back to me ASAP...
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It is an Honor and my Duty To Remain, Semper Fidelis... Sparks |
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CA_Sparks  Posts: 170 Regional Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2006 7:12 PM |
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Attention All Hands and you Air Force people........
If you don't know, you need to know the following:
You will need the following: (for Base Access on a Motorcycle)
Photo ID (drivers license)
Proof of Insurance (if requested)
DOT helmet
Eye Protection (glasses, goggles, shields)
Full Finger Gloves (no fingerless)
Riding Attire (long sleeve jacket or shirt, trousers, boots)
Bright Vest (Orange or Green)
Enter with the Group (Especially if you don't have military ID)
You must: (while on Base)
Obey all Traffic Laws
No "burn-outs"
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It is an Honor and my Duty To Remain, Semper Fidelis... Sparks |
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JD Hog  Posts: 64 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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| 09 Sep 2006 7:24 PM |
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Kirby,
I can meet you at 6:10 @ Archibald & 210 Frwy at the Stater Bros. Parking lot. Exit Archibald and turn south and make an imediate left into the parking lot. Sierra and the 210 are 10 minutes east of me. That will give us plenty of time to meet up with Sparks & Jerry. |
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CA_Sparks  Posts: 170 Regional Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2006 7:47 PM |
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J D and Kirby...
I am meeting Jerry at the Lowe's parking lot....
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It is an Honor and my Duty To Remain, Semper Fidelis... Sparks |
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CA_Sparks  Posts: 170 Regional Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2006 8:08 PM |
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Attention All Hands and Air Force people....
Second rally point is as follows:
Hutchins' Harley Davidson 55405 29 Palms Highway Yucca Valley
I estimate TA 0830 to 0845....
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Semper Fidelis...........Sparks |
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bnrock  Posts: 218

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| 09 Sep 2006 8:54 PM |
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hutchins hd ,,,0830,,,10-4 jar head,,,any of you desert rats got an extra glow in the dark vest??
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bnrock  Posts: 218

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| 09 Sep 2006 8:56 PM |
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| if you want a killer brkfst,,hiway 62 cafe at hutchins hd,,get there early |
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flhtci_jim  Posts: 790 Poway, CA

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| 09 Sep 2006 9:31 PM |
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| Hutchins' website says that the diner is closed for remodeling. |
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Kirby  Posts: 663

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| 09 Sep 2006 9:33 PM |
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Jim
See ya at 6:10 at stater bros
off 210 at archibald
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JD Hog  Posts: 64 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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| 09 Sep 2006 9:46 PM |
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Kirby,
Steve, Jamie and Jerry Z will be there too 
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NiteRider  Posts: 375 Highland, California

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| 09 Sep 2006 10:25 PM |
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Sparks, Jim, and all:
What route are you taking when you leave Lowes? Are you going down the 15 to the 10? Or continuing out the 210? I'm out in the Highland/Redlands area...I can try to catch you along the way at the 30/330X10 Frwys.
J.D.: CB Channel One...start calling for you about 0645??? |
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-NiteRider Highland, CA -------------------------------------------- Only THREE defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ, The American G. I., and our Brave Civil Servants* One died for your soul; One for your freedom, and One for your life, property, and environment.
*REVISED TO INCLUDE OUR BRAVE FIREFIGHTERS, PARAMEDICS AND PEACE OFFICERS WHO RISK THEIR LIVES EVERYDAY FOR ALL OF US. |
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JD Hog  Posts: 64 Rancho Cucamonga, CA

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| 09 Sep 2006 10:38 PM |
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Tony,
I don't know what route Sparks is taking but I will monitor channel 1. I can also call your cell at 6:30 when we get to Lowes on Sierra & 210 where we meet Sparks. |
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NiteRider  Posts: 375 Highland, California

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| 09 Sep 2006 10:45 PM |
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Posted By JD Hog on 09 Sep 2006 10:38 PM Tony,
I don't know what route Sparks is taking but I will monitor channel 1. I can also call your cell at 6:30 when we get to Lowes on Sierra & 210 where we meet Sparks.
Okay...Thanks Jim!
I thought I'd just sit on an on-ramp and wait for you guys to roll by...
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-NiteRider Highland, CA -------------------------------------------- Only THREE defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ, The American G. I., and our Brave Civil Servants* One died for your soul; One for your freedom, and One for your life, property, and environment.
*REVISED TO INCLUDE OUR BRAVE FIREFIGHTERS, PARAMEDICS AND PEACE OFFICERS WHO RISK THEIR LIVES EVERYDAY FOR ALL OF US. |
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CA_Sparks  Posts: 170 Regional Ride Captain
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| 09 Sep 2006 11:07 PM |
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Nightrider....
Sparks here, I will continue on Highland to 30 to 10 and out to Banning.....
Fall in with us on the 30, 30/330X or 30/10X.....
See you out there.....
Semper Fidelis.......Sparks |
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conjon  Posts: 797 NY & SoCal - Palm Springs area

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| 09 Sep 2006 11:18 PM |
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| EXTRA Vest needed, us USAF guys have senior moments & can't find things. If anyone can help, thanks in advance; see you in the morning. |
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conjon USAF 64-68
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NiteRider  Posts: 375 Highland, California

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| 09 Sep 2006 11:21 PM |
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Posted By CA_Sparks on 09 Sep 2006 11:07 PM Nightrider....
Sparks here, I will continue on Highland to 30 to 10 and out to Banning.....
Fall in with us on the 30, 30/330X or 30/10X.....
See you out there.....
Semper Fidelis.......Sparks Excellent Sparks...Will do!
Look for me at 5TH StreetX30 On-Ramp, Highland. I'll set up there about 0640.
See you there...
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Ride Safe!
-NiteRider Highland, CA -------------------------------------------- Only THREE defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ, The American G. I., and our Brave Civil Servants* One died for your soul; One for your freedom, and One for your life, property, and environment.
*REVISED TO INCLUDE OUR BRAVE FIREFIGHTERS, PARAMEDICS AND PEACE OFFICERS WHO RISK THEIR LIVES EVERYDAY FOR ALL OF US. |
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marctime  Posts: 14
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| 09 Sep 2006 11:46 PM |
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SPARKS I WILL BE LEAVING LAGUNA NIGUEL AT 0630 AND HEAD STRAIGHT FOR BANNING ......I WILL BE WITH ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LEATHER NECKS MC. .... SEE YOU THERE. MARC S. PRES. BLUE KNIGHTS CAL II |
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islandstar  Posts: 2 Rialto, CA
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| 10 Sep 2006 6:46 AM |
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Posted By CA_Sparks on 09 Sep 2006 11:07 PM Nightrider....
Sparks here, I will continue on Highland to 30 to 10 and out to Banning.....
Fall in with us on the 30, 30/330X or 30/10X.....
See you out there.....
Semper Fidelis.......Sparks[/quote] FYI: Saturday at 4pm on the corner of Highland/Riverside Ave, Highland Eastbound was closed due to construction. The detour was continue south on Riverside Ave to East on Baseline Ave and North on California to Highland.
Not sure if this will be the case today as well.
Andrew
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