08
Sep
Monthly Club Ride, Saturday, September 10, 2016
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, General
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2016, POOT AT 10:15 AM.
MEET AT: Alfred’s Café 402 Puyallup Ave. T-Town 98421
This Saturday, King Richard will be leading you on a Crusade to the Isle of Vashon. Rumor has it the Poot off from Alfred’s will be at 10:15 AM in order to board the long boat. If you would like to load up on mead and breakfast before for the campaign, get to the café early – You probably won’t be alone. Deets for the remainder of the ride are currently locked in the King’s secure pouch. All scooterists are welcome sans drama.
31
Aug
Monthly Club Meeting and Yard Sale, Sunday, September 4, 2016
Author: ufor360 // Category: General, Meetings
When: Sunday, September 4, 2016, 3:00 PM
Where: Jeff and Tessa’s (Call your favorite Firkin for the address)
The meeting will be held at Jeff and Tessa’s humble abode in succession with a Firkin yard sale. This is your chance to load up on the inventory of Firkin schwag as well as an opportunity to unload any items you have that may prove useful to another Firkin member. Please note: all items brought must also be taken away. Our 750 square foot house has no room for additional inventory. Therefore, driving four wheels instead of two may be to your advantage.
The BBQ will start at 3 pm and food and beer will be provided. Please bring a chair if you have one available. The meeting will start at 5pm as usual.
We will also be voting on the location and theme for the 2017 TTF, starting preparations for next year’s 420 (Fireball) Run and before you know it, it will be Christmas. There are still rides on Deck for September and October and maybe an additional run to the Oyster Fest in Shelton the first weekend of October. As always, new potential members are always welcome. Just remember, leave the drama in the dwindling days of Summer.
Poot Poot..!
05
Aug
T-Town Flotilla, August 5-7, 2016
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, Puget Sound Events and Rides
And it is on like Donkey Kong..!!
(note: Online rally Pack Purchases are also available at this link under ‘Itinerary’)
WHEN: Sunday, July 17, 2016: 10:00 AM Poot at 11:00 AM
MEET AT: Alfred’s Café 402 Puyallup Ave. T-Town 98421
This Sunday we are going to have a wee little jaunt out through the countryside, probably hit black diamond, Green Valley meats and culminate at Sara R.’s for a scrumptious BBQ at around 1:30—2:00 PM so we can revel in the balmy sunny afternoon weather… While we are riding, Sara will be conjuring the delectable goodies..! Come out and Play…
Poot Poot.!!
When: Sunday, July 3, 2016, 5:00 PM
Where: Ben Dews Clubhouse Grill, 6501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
Stuff some bottle rockets in your scooter exhaust and join us on Sunday for our final monthly club meeting before the TTF when we’ll tie up any loose ends and review logistics. Also on deck will be the July ride and volunteers for the remaining months of the year. Celebrate the 4th a day early with good friends, tasty brews and scrumptious munchies… As always, all prospective new members are welcome to attend and scrutinize the hooligans..! Just remember, leave your drama on the Grill..!
Poot Poot..!
30
May
7th Annual Franks Firkin Flaming Geyser Ride and BBQ, 6/4/2016
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, General
When: Saturday, June 4, 2016. Meet at 10:00 poot at 11:00 AM Sharp
Where: Alfred’s Café, 402 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, Washington 98421
Per Frankie:
“All are welcome. This ride will be 75 to 80 miles long with about 3 hours of ride time not including 4 stops and is 50 cc safe as long as you can pull a top speed of 40 to 45 MPH on the flats.
We will be starting at Alfred’s Cafe
Meet up at 10:00 AM for those who would like some Breakfast, Bloody Marys and or Coffee before we head out.
We will be departing Alfred’s at 11:00 AM.
1st STOP: Starbucks, 1420 Harvey Rd. Auburn, WA 98002 (On the corner of 15th & Auburn Way)
This will be a short stop to get some Coffee take a break use the rest room etc. If any of our Scooter friends from the North would like to meet us here we should be pulling in around 12:00 noon.
We will be taking the Auburn Black Diamond road up to SE Green Valley Rd and that will lead us to our 2nd stop.
2nd STOP: Flaming Geyser State Park. By chance Sat June 4th happens to be free entry in to the park day ;o)
We will stop and take in the Park for a while, take some pictures and stretch our legs before we turn around and head back. On our way back we will make our 3rd stop.
3rd STOP: Green Valley Meats & Mini Market. 12637 SE Green Valley Rd. Auburn, WA 98092.
We will stop for pepperoni, Jerky & Sausages. I can’t ride past without stopping.
4th STOP: The Royal Bear Pub & Eatery, 35371 W Valley Hwy S, Algona, WA 98001
What: May Monthly Club Ride
When: Sunday, May 15, 2016, 10:00 AM meetup, 11:00 AM poot.
Where: Steilacoom Pub and Grill, 1202 Rainier St. Steilacoom, WA 98388
This Month our very own Ross C. will be leading the Monthly Ride. Meetup at the Steilacoom Pub and Grill at 10:00 AM for breakfast, pooting sharply at 11:00 AM. Ross will be leading us to the JBLM base and will be escorting us behind the curtain. We will be visiting such treasures as:
- The Museum
- Vehicle Motor Pool
- Possibly some live simulation immersion
- Pubs!!
As we will be entering official government property the following will be required to grant you passage:
- *** Very Important *** Passport (does not have to be US issued) or enhanced drivers license.
- Registration in your name for your scooter
- Valid Insurance
- Suitable Riding gear (no, flip flops and tank tops are not DOT approved…)
This ride is open to all scooterists and could be high end 50 cc friendly. Look forward to seeing you all..!! Oh, and there will be loosely packed parachutes….and zip ties to ensure you keep a hold of your scooter when the parachute deploys…
04
Apr
Fireball 420 Run, Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, Puget Sound Events and Rides
When: Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Breakfast at 9:00 AM, Poot Sharp at 10:15 AM
Meet at: Ben Dews Clubhouse and Grill, 6501 6th Ave, Tacoma, Washington 98406
This is probably the only ride in the PAC Northwest that is held on a Weekday which this year is Wednesday, April 20th (duh!) We have been informed that the theme will be ‘Sex, Drugs and Rock n’ Roll’ and once again will be sponsored solely by FIREBALL… As always, the details are shrouded in enigma that not even other Firkins have been privileged too. However, the organizers have assured us that it will be riddled with competition, riding and challenges. Breakfast will commence at 9:00 AM at Ben Dews Club House and Grill at which time the teams will be picked and the details divulged before being ejected out onto the streets at 10:15 AM Sharp so be prepared and ready to ride; Lethargy may reflect badly on your team. Make sure your belly is full as the break for lunch isn’t until 2:00 PM.
After lunch, frivolity will continue for the remainder of the afternoon and we do expect to be greeted by the Fireball Angels at an undisclosed location at the end of the day.
This is a public event open to all Scooterists….Don’t by shy, invite yer friends..
Anarchy..!!
WHEN: Sunday, March 13, 2016: 10:00 AM Poot at 11:00 AM
MEET AT: Alfred’s Café 402 Puyallup Ave. T-Town 98421
Bring your druids, warlocks and time travelers… The March ride might be quite enlightening… Per Jeff M.
“After breakfast, on to fife for a short gas stop at the ethanol free gas pumps. (This station has two active ethanol free pumps, coffee and a Sana-can). Then up across Edgewood, and down into summer, where we will skirt the north side of down town to meet up with Sumner Tapps Hwy E, then connecting with Riverside Dr E which turns into McCutcheon Rd E then up the hill at Rhodes Lake Rd E to the Sky Stone destination in Bonney Lake. (No formal services at this location) After a visit with the Stone, it’s on to the Irish pub downtown Puyallup.
Next Phase “Wilds of Puyallup” is a short blast around the city of Puyallup, with a stop at Wild Wood Park. Ride concluding at our house, patio and garage for more refreshments and food – BBQ Ribs and some sides. Note: Somewhere in there, to mix in Firkin Lambretta riding antics.
Ride time from 11:00 – 2:30, Roughly 45 total Miles, actual ride time of 1:50.”
18
Feb
Monthly Club Ride, Sunday, February 21, 2016
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, General
WHEN: Sunday, February, 21, 2016: 10:00 AM Poot at 11:00 AM
MEET AT: Alfred’s Café 402 Puyallup Ave. T-Town 98421
As it’s February and looks like it’s going to be a little moist, this ride will be short and sweet. In honor of the recent Asian New Year, we will be visiting a few of the temples and shrines in the area and of course ending at a local watering hole so you can whet your whistle. You should be able to go your separate ways midafternoon…
Poot Poot…