NOVEMBER 2018 1981-2018 Volume 26 Issue 11 BEEN THERE, DONE THAT Normally, I would agree, but the circumstances leading up to the Tombstone run change all that! The rides really are about the riders not the destination. Doc and I were well aware of the importance of who we ride with and what they mean to us and to accept that it is fleeting! Easy Friday was the plan as the 500 mile day on Thursday left us a little bushed. Not!!! By the way, Fort Hauchuca is not requiring special authorized passes to get in. Still, dig the ride up to the back entrance, rough but good rough. On to lunch in Tombstone, cool done that, moved on to Mount Lemon by way of Sky Island scenic route. Traffic, yes, have to have traffic to appreciate No traffic. A Ying & Yang kind of thing. We logged 300 miles, not sure how but the odometer does not lie Saturday was to be another easy day, Docs Daughter Angel set up a surprise meeting at the Healing Heroes Rally. The granddaughter and grandson were totally blown away with the sighting of grandpa, sweet moments did follow. The day spent with Doc s family was healing. It was another long day with more miles of bombing around the Mexican border. With speed limits of 75, if that is the limit that you can get away with! Good fun. At any time our situations can go from grieving to blissful and there may be some solace in the fact that we all have Been There, Done That. To all we have left behind, see you on the next ride, where ever that may be. Jon e MOUNT LEMMON the American DRESSER
SAMPLE ADA Election Ballot 2019 Election of Officers Office of President Office of Vice President Steve Kotsay Office of Secretary Beverly Dilger There has been a lot of sadness amongst us lately, and perhaps we all need a pick-me-up. Think about what you can do for your ADA, perhaps running for an office!! We always need leaders!!! Any one will tell you how much fun it is, and of course not a lot work either. SIMPLY PUT YOUR NAME ON A BLANK LINE AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS!!! You might even have FUN Office of Treasurer Mike Dilger Office of Assistant Treasurer Sergeant at arms Rex Neihardt Board Member at Large Dave Hampton DID YOU KNOW? 1789 President George Washington proclaimed the first American holiday to be Thanksgiving day, a day of prayer and public thanksgiving in gratitude for the successful establishment of the new American republic. Page 2 the American DRESSER NOVEMBER 2018
SUNDAY BREAKFAST WHERE OLD FRIENDS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN, AND NEW FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Our Sunday morning meeting spot is at Keno s, on the north-west corner of La Palma and Magnolia in Anaheim. If you haven t made it to breakfast in a while, come check us out. The room is new, the food is good (and hot), and the company is great!! Breakfast officially starts at 8:00, but come early and enjoy the stories. If you haven't been for a while, come on by and say hello, we re always happy to see friends! WELL: Bob must have been in the Desert, (or space?) too bad he missed out finding his number on page 2!!!!!!! Wow, is anyone out there????? I ll give you guys a break so you won t have to look so hard, I won t put one in December!!!! Deadline for newsletter articles - 20th of the month OFFICERS OF THE AMERICAN DRESSER ASSOCIATION Association Executive Board: President... Steve Edstrom.714-533-1155 Vice President... Bob Theilen....714-330-0103 Secretary... Beverly Dilger.......714-315-2786 Treasurer... Mike Dilger 714-319-7980 Sergeant-At-Arms... Rex Neihardt.949-586-6393 Past President... Ron Castner...714-396-5666 Board Member at Large...Dave Hampton.714-299-8760 FIND MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE http://www.adariders.org adaeditor2@gmail.com Association Committee Chairpersons: Ride Committee Chairman..Ron Castner 714-396-5666 Grand Tour Committee.Jon Espinoza 714-418-1615 Doc Hollands 714-229-1862 EditorNewsletter... Beverly Dilger 714-315-2786 Publisher... Mike Dilger 714-319-7980 Photography...... Silent Members.. MEMBERS AT LARGE Ron Castner 714-396-5666 ADA BY-LAWS Committee DonHollands 714-229-1862 Steve Edstrom 714-533-1155 Web Master.........Ron Castner..714-396-5666 Please send me your articles, this is your newsletter, lets hear about YOU!!! adaeditor@yahoo.com CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK Ada Dresser ADD YOUR STORIES AND PICTURES NOVEMBER 2018 the American DRESSER Page 3
ADA SUNSHINE CORNER HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Al Harvard Ron Castner Jim Maxey Nov 15 Nov 11 Nov 21 Bill Flegenheimer Nov 16 Steve Edstrom Nov 23 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO: Jose &Yolanda Soto Nov 24, 1968 As long as I can put old pictures up, I m happy! DID YOU KNOW? 1947 The one and only flight of Howard Hughes Spruce Goose occurred in Long Beach. Ca Now located in Oregon. Page 4 the American DRESSER IF I DON T GET PICTURES.. I LL FIND EM SOMEWHERE NOVEMBER 2018
FRIENDS LAUGHTER FOOD ADA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 2:00 TO 5:00 FUN TO BE HELD AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HALL 354 BRING: POTLUCK DISH We broke all the dishes down in the alphabet; will include appetizers, main entre dish, vegetable, dessert, or snack. A-D /Appetizer-Fruit E-H/Entre I-L /Salad M-P/Desserts Q-T/Vegetable U-Y/ Snack Please bring your dish in disposable container and retrieve them after the party. Beverages, plastic ware and napkins are furnished. CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE (OPTIONAL) Man brings MAN gift, Lady brings LADY.. NO EXCEPTIONS Specify for Man or Lady. Wrap them in Christmas bags or boxes. PRIZES WHITE ELEPHANT AUCTION: (OPTIONAL) This is an ADA Fund Raiser and lots of fun. Bring your White Elephant wrapped in paper and it will be auctioned off to highest bidder. 50/50 P.S. I COULD USE SOME SUGGESTIONIS MORE DETAILS IN DECEMBER ISSUE PRESENTS The American DRESSER NOVEMBER 2018
NOVEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 KENO S 5 6 7 8 9 10 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ELECTION DAY LEAVE FOR YUMA MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY 11 KENO S VETERANS DAY 12 13 14 15 NATIONAL PEACE DAY 16 17 18 KENO S 19 20 21 22 THANKSGIVING 23 BLACK FRIDAY 24 25 KENO S 26 27 28 29 30 CYBER MONDAY REMEMBER TO MOVE YOUR CLOCKS BACK ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3, BEFORE BREAKFAST. Page 6 the American DRESSER NOVEMBER 2018
RIDES FOR 2018 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 - QUARTERLY MEETING THURSDAY-SUNDAY - -OCTOBER 18-21 Helldorado Days in Tombstone FRIDAY/SATURDAY --NOVEMBER 9/10 Yuma Steve Leads CHRISTMAS - NORTH TO JAMESTOWN Wait for more info from Jon SUNDAY - DEC 9 - CHRISTMAS PARTY AT AMERICAN LEGION HALL #354 2-5 PM see flier pg 5 SUNDAY JANUARY 6, 2019 = Annual Meeting, Installation of new officers. JUNE 2019 = BORDER TO BORDER WATCH WEB SITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FUN!!!! Plus keep your eyes on your E-mail for short day rides! NOW AT SELECTED THEATERS AND PAY-PERVIEW After the sudden death of his wife and a fractured relationship with his two daughters, John Moore along with his best friend Charlie Wylde, decide to ride their motorcycles from Long Island, New York to the West coast. In this modern day western, they are reminded of the beauty this country has to offer, encounter many interesting people, and unexpectedly discover something about themselves. "Life is a ride...one mile at a time. Make sure that you take the time to see this one! NOVEMBER 2018 the American DRESSER Page 7
FREE ADVERTISING If you are a member and have a small business that you would like to advertise in our little newsletter, let our editor know and we ll add your business card in the next publication, Free of Charge, Prices for other businesses are available through adaeditor@yahoo.com. Page 8 the American DRESSER NOVEMBER 2018
VETERANS DAY AT KNOTTS Knott s Berry Farm pays tribute to active and retired U.S. Military with free theme park admission for personnel and one guest. Free admission is valid from November 1-November 15, and November 27 December 15. Personnel must present a valid U.S. Military or veteran ID at the Knott s Berry ticket booth. Up to six additional tickets may be purchased for $35.00 each. LITTLE ROCK (not Arkansas) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Took off on time with the weather so so, and up the road a few miles the weather became wonderful and stayed that way the entire ride. Crystal clean and about 80 the entire time on Hwy 2 and in the desert. Crew included; Dave, Steve K, Jim M, Rex and myself, ok not the prettiest crew around, but we enjoy each other. A number of riders had never been on Upper Big Tujunga road which is always a nice ride, and especially when the weather is perfect. Once we turned onto Angeles Forest Highway (which is NOT a forest but a desert road) my GPS had a slight glitch telling me to turn off the road and into the desert. With the rest of the group I would have gone ahead and dirt biked it, but I knew Jim M. would have never talked to be again so I did not. The Littlerock Cafe like Upper Big Tujunga, was new to most of the riders. If you have ever been to the Café; you know it is nothing special, it iis very much the normal desert area locals place. Friendly people, fairly good food and total lack of ambiance. On the ride home we took Big Pines Hwy, which I had never been on, but which I would recommend to anyone. It takes you from the desert up to Hwy. 2 near Wrightwood. From there the ride was mostly 15 freeway with riders breaking off on the 210, 60 and 91 for home. NOVEMBER 2018 the American DRESSER Page 9
TENTATIVE GRAND TOUR DATES JUNE 1ST THROUGH 16TH, 2019 BORDER TO BORDER Hwy 191 near Tombstone, Az runs North to South, Mexico to Canada Watch for updates and more info. MEMBERS BULLETIN BOARD $28,000 Page 10 the American DRESSER NOVEMBER 2018
MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT AMERICAN DRESSER ASSOCIATION FL SERIES HARLEY-DAVIDSONS ONLY WITH WINDSHIELDS & SADDLE BAGS PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY NAME: NAME TAG TO READ: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: HOME PHONE: ( ) CEL: ( ) BIRTHDATE MODEL HARLEY YOU RIDE: I HAVE BEEN RIDING FOR YEARS MOTORCYCLE LICENSE # LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY # AGE: OCCUPATION: TITLE E-MAIL ADDRESS: SPOUSE'S NAME: ANNIV. DATE -THIS IS A RELEASE, READ IT BEFORE SIGNING - I also agree that the ADA, the officers and members of the ADA shall not be liable or responsible for damage to property or any injury to persons including myself during any ADA activities, even where the damage or injury is caused by negligence (except willful neglect). I understand and agree that all ADA members and their guests participate voluntarily and at their own risk in all ADA activities. I release and hold the ADA, ADA officers and members harmless for any injury or loss to my person or property which may result therefrom. I understand that this means that I agree not to sue the ADA, its officers or members, for any injury resulting to myself or to my property in connection with any ADA activities. - FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS - I further agree to waive all benefits flowing from any California statute or the statute of another state which would otherwise limit the scope of this release and indemnification, including but not limited to Section 1542 of the California Civil Code which provides: A general release does not extend to the claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known to him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor." By signing this Release, I certify that I have read this release and fully understand it and that I am not relying on any statements or representation of anyone released thereby. I further certify that I hold a valid motorcycle operators license as issued by the State of my residence and I am insured by not less then the minimum required by the State of my residence or will be a passenger only. SIGNATURE: DATE: JOIN TODAY NEW MEMBERSHIP $30 first year. RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP $30.00 Make checks payable to ''American Dresser Association" and mail to: American Dresser Association, P.O. Box 2652, Fullerton, CA 92837-2652 For Association use only: Approval signature: date: anniversary date: number: (Not required) Recruiters name: date: ADA number: 2018 the American DRESSER Page 11
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