Amazing how many Cushman people NEED to ride and visit.

Gene Perry arranged a fantastic weekend. 30 people braved the heat this weekend.

By Thursday lunchtime, we had 16 people to have lunch at the Dinner Bell in Graham.

There was potluck at the Dark Canyon RV park that night. With 11 campers and the help of the ones staying at the hotel, we had an unusual feast.

Gene Perry

Friday morning we meet in the Best Western parking lot to travel the west side of Possum Kingdom Lake. 17 scooters made the ride. 28 had lunch at the Dinner Bell.

After discussing the heat, the guys agreed they would like to see Ft. Belknap. 10 scooters made that ride.

Saturday 15 scooters, 3 pickups, and the chase vehicle left Dark Canyon RV park to view the east side of Possum Kingdom Lake with a destination of Mary’s Cafe in Strawn.

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28 had lunch at Mary’s. We drove back to Dark Canyon RV and the trip was 107 miles.

Thanks to Rylee and Reagan Reeves for the great pictures.

THE TIME HAS ARRIVED!!!! The weather looks to be great but HOT.

JUNE 28-JULY 1 , 2018 POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE RIDE

HOTEL-Best Western, 1707 HW 16 South, Graham Tx. $81.00 per night if

reservation made in advance online. 940-521-0190

Dark Canyon RV Park-4908 HW 16 S, Graham Tx.  $20.00 per night.

940-549-7530 Ask for Joe. He would like to know in advance if need 30-50

amp.

The hotel is located in the South end of Graham and the RV park is 4

miles South on same HWY 16.

FRIDAY RIDE is on the West side of the lake to Possum Kingdom State

Park. We will meet at Best Western at 8:30 and be ready to ride at 9:00.

We will ride through the park and head to Possum Hollow Restaurant for

lunch before heading back. Distance 72 miles

SATURDAY RIDE is to Mary’s Cafe for lunch. We will meet at Dark Canyon RV

park for drivers meeting at 8:30 and strart ride at 9:00. We will ride

to the peninsula that is the city of Possum Kingdom and to a observation

point for pictures and restroom. Then we will head to Palo Pinto,

Gordon, and Mingus on our way to Strawn for lunch. Distance 60 miles.

After lunch we will take a different route back to PK with several stops

along the way. There is a small park with restroom after about 30 miles.

Distance 55 miles.

Both of these rides are scenic for our part of the world. We can(and

probably will) put together rides for Thurs afternoon and Sunday morning.

Any questions call Gene Perry at 9727681081.

SEE YOU SOON!

The 2018 State Meet tab has been updated with the hotel and camping information. Please check it July 15 for the registration forms and schedules. Please make your hotel reservations ASAP.

Looking forward to a great time in Sulphur Springs!

The plans are being made to provide you with a great time in Sulphur Springs, TX

There will be a Fall Festival event this same week in Sulphur Springs, so make your hotel reservations early.

The following is a list of hotels with their phone numbers. No rooms have been blocked, so make your own reservations.

Sulphur Springs Hotel Accommodations

Holiday Inn Express

411 Industrial Drive East

903-885-6851

Hampton Inn

1202 Mockingbird Lane

903-439-4646

La Quinta Inn and Suites

1344 Eaton Drive

903-885—8181

Best Western Trail Dust Inn and Suites

1521 Shannon Road East

903-885-7515

Days Inn and Suites

1521 Industrial Drive East

903-438-0918

Camping will be available at the Civic Center. $35 per night. Electricity and water. Dump station is available on site.

No reservations needed.

( Thanks to Jack Miller for maps.)

1959 Cushman Eagle Rebuilt 2004. Stock with speedometer luggage rack w/ buddy seat, twin muffler & many chrome parts – new tires and up to date maintainance. In storage since 2005 w/ OK title.

$4995 CASH! NO TEXT. NO EMAIL. Call 325-735-3384.

Debi Goode has sent her pictures and write up for this ride.

Cushman enthusiasts began arriving at the home of Richard and Betty Kesselus Thursday afternoon, May 10, 2018. We enjoyed an “Early-Early Bird Dinner at Cedar’s Mediterranean Grill in Bastrop.

Early bird dinner at Cedars Mediterranean Grill.

We started the Friday ( May 11, 2018) ride with assorted donuts and coffee before heading out of Bastrop through Tahitian Village and a scenic ride along the Colorado River into Buescher State Park.

We rode the back roads to Winchester and ate lunch at Murphy’s Steakhouse. (Mmmm!) We rode into Smithville for a gas stop, back through Buescher State Park into Bastrop State Park and returned to the Kesselus home.

That gave us enough time to prepare a salad, side dish or dessert for the FAMOUS Early Bird Dinner of fried fish, onion rings, salads and enough desserts to keep the whole city awake for 2 days!

Saturday, May 12 we enjoyed donuts, cinnamon buns and coffee before heading out for Lockhart via back roads. We rode into Lockhart and ate BBQ at Kreuz Market. From Lockhart we rode to Rosanky and back to Bastrop.

Saturday night was a light meal at a local ‘farm to table’ restaurant.

Special thanks to

Richard and Betty Kesseuls for their gracious hospitality; to Richard Kesselus for leading the Friday ride and to Tommy Goode for leading the Saturday ride. Several riders enjoyed a breakfast ride Sunday morning before heading home. Participants in the 4 day event include: Richard and Betty Kesselus, Twig and Zoe Branch, JJ Mooney, Mike Johnson, Larry and Ginger Freeze, Ben & Gene Sargent, Don & Judy Henry, James and Jane Press, Frank and Joan Wyatt, Judge Chauvin, Jack Miller, John & Barbara Allbright, Tommy & Debi Goode and new-comers Jim Bain and Harold & Laura Arens.

Thursday, May 3, 2018 the weather was great and the Cushman lovers began to gather in Amarillo at the Oasis RV Park. The Amarillo group provides a great ride. Thanks for the event.

The first order of business was supper at Abuelos. 17 attended the Early Bird dinner.

Friday’s destination was Russel’s Truck Stop and Museum at Endee, NM.

11 riders left Oasis RV Park at 9:00am.

Brief stop to have their picture made at the Midway Point on Route 66.

Russel’s Truck Stop was good food, good service, with Mr. Russel himself visiting with our group. The museum has extensive items to explore.

That night the group had barbecue at Dyer’s.

Saturday morning’s ride was to the Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument.

After lunch in Fritch, the group rode to the Sizemore RV museum located in Amarillo.

The full story will be in the upcoming newsletter. Thanks to Belinda Beck for the photos.

Welcome to Water Valley, TX. Home of the annual “Ride to Eat” event.

First meal together: 20 Cushman friends at The Other Place in Carlsbad, TX.

Friday morning, we began a ride to breakfast in Robert Lee, TX

Raymond Love

Richard Kesselus

Ted Grisham

Don Paige

Les Turner enjoyed the park but didn’t ride to Robert Lee.

Gary Mathis

John Henslee

Larry Rose

Belinda Beck

Bill Beck

Armando Trevino

Ben Sargent drove chase vehicle this year.

We had 27 to enjoy breakfast at Another Place in Robert Lee.

The return ride met with high, dusty winds. We were glad to get back to the park.

The guys rode that afternoon to Sterling City for ice cream.

The ladies headed into San Angelo for a meal at the Angry Cactus cafe.

Carolyn Turner, Belinda Beck, Karen Rose, Betty Mathis, Wyatt Johnson, Gene Sargent

Betty Kesselus, Sharon Henderson, Margaret Trevino, Jennifer Johnson with Adelaide

Chrysti Love, Judy Henry, and Gloria Henslee

The potluck supper was provided by the group. There were 29 there to visit, eat, and enjoy the fire in the fireplace.

Saturday morning was another cold day. 9 tough riders headed toward Sterling City for lunch.

The Hitchin Post in Sterling City had prepared bar-b-que for the group of 26.

Later that afternoon, the guys gathered for visiting.

Sunday morning, Ben Sargent and Raymond Love prepared sausage and pancakes.

We all had a great time. Cold and wind can’t keep us inside.

Thanks to all who came. See you next year.

Concho Valley Club

For Sale located in San Angelo Texas.

Early Allstate Standard for restoration. No engine or title.

Black single axle trailer also for sale.

Contact Sue Rhea TCC # 1678

325/651-4517

Thank you to James and Jane Press for their 12th Annual ride. March was kind to us this year. It was cloudy but warm.

The Friday ride was close to 70 miles and we traveled toward Bleiblerville and Bellville.

Lunch at The Kenny Store was great.

Friday’s riders.

Sat. riders and 26 total adults and 2 children.

So many friends got together for the first ride of the season.

Another 70 +  miles ride with lunch at Murphy’s Steakhouse in Winchester, Tx.

The full write up will be in the next newsletter.