Pizza night ends riding season while kicking off winter social season

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Sixteen members of the CMC Sault Ste. Marie chapter attended last Tuesday's  Pizza Night and meeting.

Everyone socialized while they enjoyed plenty of delicious pizza, muffins, cookies, brownies and beverages.  It was good to see Mongo, Bassman55, Karen and Dusty out as well as many others who were regulars on this season's rides.

As everyone enjoyed dessert or an extra piece of pizza, first officer, EchoBay called the meeting to order welcoming those in attendance. 

Treasurer, MrsEchoBay reported on the chapter's finances or lack of which precipitated a lively discussion on how the group could raise funds for patches and proposed social events.  Those around the table quickly donated $260 in direct donations, gift basket draw and sale of patches that evening.  It's hoped that those absent will also contribute.

As a riding and social club, chapter members will be able to stay in touch over the winter with Coffee and Chat get togethers Sunday, November 16 and the last Sundays in January, February and March at 11:00 am.  A number of locations are being scouted out.  Members are also invited to the chapter's pot luck Christmas Party which will be held Friday, December 5 in Goulais River north of the Sault.  The success of last year's summer barbecue was also discussed and it was agreed another would be held in 2015.

Second officer, Needles once again offered to draw up the 2015 ride schedule.  Armed with a number of suggestions including new routes, overnight rides, group rides with other CMC chapters and his extensive knowledge of local routes in Algoma, 2015 looks to be another great year to ride . . . as long as Mother Nature plays along.

Participation in charity rides beyond individual riders was discussed. Members were reminded that CMC bylaws do not allow chapter participation as a sponsor in any manner.  Those present pledged to support other rides organized by groups whose bylaws support such activity and carry liability insurance for the event.

Drifter was thanked for his upkeep of the group's blog.  He noted that in addition to page views from Canada and the United State, the site has also been viewed by others around the world in Poland, Sweden, France and Indonesia.

To view meeting minutes, CLICK HERE.

CMC SSM 032 members discuss chapter business

at Pizza Night get together

(r - l) Kranky, Rosey, Mongo, bassman55, Karen,

MrsEchoBay, EchoBay, Needles, DD, Twister,

Dusty, Pinky, Hooleo, BP, Kee

Last ride of the season

Sunday, October 19 2014

Well today's ride was fantastic! I can't believe how many bikes showed up for our last ride. I didn't think there would be that many.

Today, we went out the back way to Stobies Restaurant in Desbarats.  The scenery was great and even though it was a little cool, everyone said it was a great ride.

At Stobies, we all had something to warm us up and some good chit chat before heading back towards the Sault.

I'm glad everyone had a good, safe, last ride for the 2014 CMC riding season.

And for those of you that couldn't make it; well, there's always next year.

Hoping to see everybody Tuesday for our Pizza Night at 7 pm upstairs at Great Lakes Honda on Pim Street.

Thanks

EchoBay

1st Officer and Road Captain

CMC Chapter 032

Sault Ste. Marie ON

August sunset on ride home from Tequamenon Falls

Riders thankful for fabulous fall weather

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Hi everyone,

Today was such a beautiful fall day I was surprised that we didn't have more members out for today's ride.  I'm sure a lot of you were celebrating Thanksgiving today instead of tomorrow.

On today's ride there was Drifter, Needles, DD, MrsEchoBay and EchoBay, Rosey & Kranky also showed up at McDonalds to chat and see us off.  Kranky informed us that he finally sold his bike and going to wait until he finds exactly what he's looking for before buying another one.

EchoBay led the ride north on Hwy 17 then north east on Hwy. 556 heading towards Island Lake. Turning onto Hwy 552, we followed it back to Hwy 17 which we crossed and continued on to the Chi-we-kwe-Don Fish & Chips Hut for something to eat. When we got there, we found it was closed for the season so we proceeded down Goulais Mission Road to the old Mission Church and the Goulais Mission fishing pier were we met a fisherman who had just come off the lake with a load of fish.

We chatted with him and he was very forthcoming about the amount of fish he'd caught, what kinds, how big his nets were, how deep he was fishing, and how often he fished. Holy man, we were sure getting an education about that fisherman's day.  As he separated his catch, he started throwing a few small fish in the water and the seagulls went nuts. DD got some photos of the gulls swallowing those fish whole, one of which was almost as large as the gull that consumed it.

The scenery today on our ride was very explosive - the colours so bright and so many . . . oranges, reds, golds, yellows, purples, light and dark greens. The mountains on the shore across from the fishermen's pier were really beautiful as was the rest of the scenery throughout the time we were riding.

After we left the pier, we headed to the Zone at the corner of Pineshores Drive and Hwy 17N to have something to eat.  After some chat and good food, we all headed home.

Another Great Fall Ride!

EchoBay

1st Officer and Road Captain

CMC Chapter 032

Sault Ste. Marie ON

Seagull's thanksgiving dinner

Weather cooperates for ride to Tunnel Lake Trading Post

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Good morning everyone. Sunday, Pinky, Rick, Wolverine, Kranky, Rosey, Brewster, Kido, MrsEchoBay and EchoBay met at the Husky.  Our ride today took us first east from the Sault on Hwy 17E to the Thessalon Pizza & Family Restaurant where we had lunch and some good old fashion chit chat.

By the time we were done, however, Kido didn't think she'd be able to make the rest of the ride and still get home in time to go to work so she and Brewster headed back and the rest of us headed north on Hwy 129 to the Tunnel Lake Trading Post. It took us thirty minutes to get there from Thessalon.

Once there, some of us went in to check it out while others sat outside and chatted. Wolverine decided he was going to go further up the highway and the rest of us headed home. Rosey and Kranky stopped at Stobbie's Restaurant in Desbarats for coffee while Pinky and Rick continued to head to the Sault.

What a beautiful day for a ride with great people from our chapter.

Thank you for sharing your day with us.

"EchoBay"

 Tunnel Lake Trading Post

6274 Hwy 129, Thessalon ON

Early darkness and shop closure leave riders with short but enjoyable evening outing

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Wow!!  What a beautiful day for a ride.

On tonight's outing there was Brewster, Pinky, Professore, Mrs. EchoBay and EchoBay.  

Once again, we did the Heads Up Ride which takes in most of Sault Ste. Marie.  It was so nice out, it's too bad it gets dark so early now.

But we had a nice ride and that's all that matters.  We all went up to the Trading Post at 4th Line at the end for a coffee but the only the Ice Cream Shop was open.  With coffee or hot chocolate on folk's mind rather than ice cream, we called it a night and parted ways. Pinky, Mrs. EchoBay and I went for coffee at McDonalds while the Professore and Brewster headed home.  Again, it was a nice night but an unwelcome reminder that our riding season will soon be coming to an end.

Hopefully Sunday will be this nice.

"Echo Bay"

Cancelled, ??? and Pizza Party reminder

2014's rainy weather continued into fall with Sunday rides on September 21 and October 5 having to be cancelled.  Mother Nature sure hasn't been kind to riders this year.

CAUTIONARY TALE

September 21

I just got a email saying one of our members tried to catch up to the group this morning but couldn't find them. For those of you who checked your emails you will know why.  Because the weather was heavy overcast, dark and windy, I decided to play it safe and cancel the ride.

I strongly advise all members to please check your emails before you leave  home to meet everyone for our rides ( just in case ).

"EchoBay"

Then again on September 30th's ride, DD and Needles were apparently left wondering where everyone was when they were the only two to show up for the season's final Tuesday night ride. 

 

If you haven't already marked you calendar for CMC SSM 032's Pizza Night at Great Lake Honda, please do so.

We will be asking for your point of view on a number of questions that will be put forward at that time to our chapter members.

Also, we will be touching on riding safety, hand signals and other safety related topics.

Your  opinion matters and we  need everyone’s.  

Our chapter is only as much fun as we make it to be.

Hope to see everyone out on the 21st at 7:00 pm.

"EchoBay"

1st Officer and Road Captain

CMC Chapter 032

Sault Ste. Marie ON