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. Availability is ok now, but every other RV park is booked, so need

to book ASAP.

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 Marys 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.

Please check on the status of your tags with your local license tag office. Raymond and I have been waiting for our antique license tag renewal to come in the mail. After a call to our county tax assessor, we have learned the 5 years antique tag has a new application form. We had to go in to the office with our tag numbers, insurance verification, and a checkbook. Texas is now changing to a 12 month program instead of all the tags being due in March. They renew with the current month and for 5 years.

Don’t let your tags expire!

Below is the form link.

http://www.txdmv.gov/publications-tac/doc_download/956-vtr-54-antique-vehicle

TCC #1678 belonged to Danny Rhea of San Angelo, TX.  He passed away last Friday after a lengthy illness.

The following link provides an insight into his life.

http://www.ksstradio.com/2018/01/21/valor-and-professional-response-to-crisis-situation-in-sulphur-springs-remembered-at-the-death-of-texas-ranger-danny-rhea/

Services:

Danny Vaughn Rhea
Danny Rhea, 70, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 19, 2018. The pain and suffering he has had for so long is finally over. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Belmore Baptist Church. Officiated by Brother Toby Irwin with Pastor Rusty Frasier and Richard Sweaney assisting. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Danny was born at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio on October 25, 1947. His dad was career Air Force, so they moved around a lot. He joined the Navy on the Buddy System in March 1967. We married during his leave from boot camp on June 17, 1967 at Belmore Baptist Church and began our journey together. Upon discharge from the Navy, he attended Stephen F. Austin State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
While attending college he worked for Spradley Signs, which he enjoyed. He entered the Texas Department of Public Safety in 1976, beginning his career as a Highway Patrolman. He transferred to License and Weight, and then to Criminal Law Enforcement before becoming a Texas Ranger in 1988. As a Texas Ranger he was stationed in Ozona for five years, then transferred to Sulphur Springs where he ended his career and retired in 2003. He was dedicated to his work and was respected by those who worked alongside him. He always said he had the best bosses and the best job.
Danny was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with our children and was very good to them both. Our son began a twenty-year career in the Coast Guard after high school. Our daughter went off to college, then attended cosmetology school and married. Danny always hated to see them leave after they came home to visit. He was also very proud of our grandsons and wanted to spend more time with them. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and for a time he raised sheep. He couldn’t do much, but enjoyed being out in his shop piddling around. He liked staying busy and always had a hobby.
He was preceded in death by his parents, E.W. and Laverne Rhea.
Danny is survived by his wife of fifty years, Wynonna Sue; son, Devin Rhea; daughter, Carissa Mouton and her husband Eric; grandsons, Dawson and Channing Mouton; his sister, Kimberlee Mikeska; nephew, Noel Mikeska; and niece, Danica Brown and her husband Bill and their sons.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Rangers Foundation.
http://www.shafferpioneer.com/book-of-memories/3389292/rhea-danny/obituary.php

Thanks to Joellen Stanley for sending the message.

1964 721 Highlander Good condition. 8Hp M9 block with compression release big valve and Humphrey ignition and Electric start, front brake, turn signals, horn, front and rear bumpers scooter has about 10 hours on the engine and the rest is just restored. Perfect Highlander Honey scooter. Texas Title and current registration. $ 3,500.00  Call Richard 512 431 2940.  TCC # 892.

I will deliver within 150 miles. email for more pictures rkesselus@yahoo.com

Just wanted to give you an update on the Big Country Swap Meet in Abilene for 2018. I sure hope lots of your guys can make it again this year. We are growing well each year and have made some changes that will make it even better this year!

The dates are March 30-31 (Fri and Sat), and we are letting vendors only in at noon on Thursday to set up. If you haven’t “liked” the Big Country Swap Meet Facebook page, that is where we post updates and answer any questions, etc. Of course, our webpage (www.bigcountryswapmeet.com) has ALL the info as well as downloadable fliers, maps, etc.

We would love to be added to your “events” calendar and appreciate you adding it in the past. You are our prime voice to the Scooter folks!

Hope your year is starting out fantastic! Thanks again,

Randy

Randy Young KF5ZQQ

POB 1060

Abilene, Texas 79604

As this years ends, I am updating the membership list. We have 194 members as of today. The membership was at 249 before I removed those who didn’t renew.
The Calendar of Events has been updated also. It is early in the year but I like to get my calendar marked for Cushman rides early.  We don’t want to miss any chance to visit, ride,  and eat with our friends.  The Calendar is a work in progress and can be edited to include more rides or to correct information.
                                                         HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Richard Kesselus, Chrysti and Raymond Love, John Allbright, B.F. Smith, Ted Grishman, Don Henry, and Pete Henderson. Balmorhea, State Park,Alpine trip Nov. 2017

Both scooters have been sold as of 12/21/2017.

1959 Black Super Eagle with electric start and 8 Hp engine. It has new Mikuni carb kit and a clean Texas Title in my name. Lots of chrome and runs and drives great.

1959 Maroon Standard Eagle with new Phil Humphreys starter kit and new Mikuni Carb Setup. It also has spoke 10 inch chrome wheels. Loaded with chrome and has duals. This bike runs great and has a clean Texas Title in my name.

I am asking $5500 for the Black Super and Asking $6000 for the Maroon scooter.

I have included pictures. My contact numbers are Tommy Goode TCC 484, 512 303 0224 or 512 549 3062

Ben and Gene Sargent welcomed 27 Cushman friends into their home on Saturday night, Dec. 9, 2017. With potluck food, a Chinese Christmas gift exchange, and time to visit, we all had a wonderful time. Thank you to the Sargents.

Merry Christmas to all! See you all next year!

The West Texas and Concho Valley Club Christmas party will be at the home of Ben and Gene Sargent on December 9, 2017. The address is 11297 Marshall St, Carlsbad, Texas 76934. Call Ben at (325) 234-5963 for directions. There will be a Chinese Christmas exchange so bring gift to trade for each person in your group. All are invited!

Picture from the 2016 party held at Midway, Texas, hosts, Raymond and Chrysti Love.

Steve Bodnar of Dumas joined our club and displayed the Cushman II scooters during the state meet.

He is the Texas local Cushman II dealer.

Bodnar Auto and Cycle Center

823 South Dumas Ave.

Dumas, TX 79029

806-935-9043

http://www.2fatguysoff-road.com