*** NO December Club Meeting ***
Come to the Firkin Christmas Party on the 8th instead….
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Annual Firkin Christmas Party, Saturday, December 8, 2018
Author: ufor360 // Category: General, Meetings
Once again, the annual Firkin Christmas Party is upon us and will be held on Saturday, December 8th from 6:00 PM — ??? Nibbles will be provided by Firkin members. If you so wish, bring a bottle of your favorite Christmas Cheer. And of course, if you want to participate in the gift exchange, please bring a wrapped present no more than $25.00.
This event is open to all our close friends in the Scooter community. Please note, the location of the Firkin Grotto has changed this year so please contact one of the Festive Firkin Elves for the updated information
Ho, Ho, Ho…!!
What: Ride to the Plaid Pig for Soul Matinee
When: Sunday, October 21, 2018 :: Meet for breakfast at 10:00 AM
Meet at: Knapp’s Restaurant, 2707 N Proctor St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Per our very own Rex S.:
“September ride will be based around the first (hopefully not the only) Soul Matinee soul afternoon at the Plaid pig
Meet at Knapp’s for breakfast at 10:00am.
2707 N Proctor St, Tacoma, WA 98407
1200pm ride to Plaid Pig for Sunday Soul Matinee 12-4pm
Short, direct autumnal ride…!
When: Sunday, October 7, 5:00 PM
Where: Ben Dews Clubhouse Grill, 6501 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406
Summer put up a good fight, but it may have to relinquish to the liquid sunshine that is slowly encroaching into the days of thin light, black bottomed clouds and the ever-advancing night. Ha! Do we care? Hell no. We have rain gear. Two more meetings until the end of the year. Are you exited to hear about the plans for the 10 year anniversary party? Who’s leading the October ride? Are we racing Turkey’s this year? And I KNOW everyone is excited for the Christmas Party..! As always, new potential members are always welcome to attend. Just leave your ghoulish drama at the Crypt..!
Poot Poot..!!
Come to the Flotilla instead..!
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T-Town Flotilla IIIV, August 3-5, 2018
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, General, Puget Sound Events and Rides
For More Information, Click on the Image…
What does my $30.00 Rally Pack get me? Well…
Stylish Tote Bag
The Obligatory Patch
The Obligatory T-Shirt
Bunch of SIP Swag
Camping Friday and Saturday night
Karaoke Friday Night
BBQ Saturday Afternoon
Live Band Saturday Night
Beans on Toast Breakfast Sunday
Rides..!!
…and all manor of assorted trinkets…
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10th Annual Franks Firkin Flaming Geyser Ride and BBQ, 6/2/2018
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, General
When: Saturday, June 2, 2018. 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: Firkin Mer-May-ed Ride
When: Saturday, May, 19, 2018. Breakfast at 10:00 AM, poot at 11:00 AM sharp…
Meet at: Loose Wheel, 715 River Rd, Puyallup, WA 98371
The enigmatic Dark Mermaids will be taking us under their tails this month. Breakfast at the Loose Wheel with a prompt poot at 11:00 AM. There are promises of a beautiful scenic trip to the Rhododendron Species and Bonsais Gardens in Federal Way. A chorus of Siren Song and Picnic will be lavishly accompanied by Mint Juleps and adult Apple juice at the Cokrell Cider House in Puyallup.. Yes, we will be hanging at the Weyerhaeuser Building and gardens to ponder modern Architecture and when are McMenamins going to buy it..! Note: If you are riding a 50 cc, pleasure ensure you can maintain a top speed of 45 mph.. All Scoots and Hooligans welcome..!
Poot Poot.
*** This is open to Scooters, MotorCycles and Mopeds ***
To Register Please click on the Image
What: Friday the 13th Ride and Cider Fest
When: Friday, April 13th, 2018, 2:00-8:00 PM
Meet at: Seven Seas Brewery, Seven Seas Brewery and Tap Room, 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
We’ll meet up at Tacoma’s 7 Seas to socialize, then head to FabLab for a tour of T-Town’s own member-based maker space. Length of the post-tour ride will be weather dependent, ending at the Parkway for their fabulous Friday the 13th Cider Night. Event patches will be available for purchase.
This year we are very happy to introduce SIP Scooters as the Primary sponsor of the 2018 Ride
This year we are very happy to introduce SIP Scooters as the Primary sponsor of the 2018 Ride
What: The Firkin 420 Cannonball Run
Where: Andiamo Lets Go, 455 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 for Donuts and Coffee.
Meet: Friday, April 20th, 2018, 8:00 AM. Poot after 9:00 AM.
(Note: This ride is NOT 50cc friendly. A 125cc or better is recommended)
This year we are doing things a little differently. We will be spending three days riding around the sound in an effort to clock close to 420 miles. As mentioned, SIP will be our primary sponsors this year and we will have approximately 25 goodie bags to share on a first come first serve basis for a small fee. We will also have a SIP branded speedometer to raffle off on Saturday… Yes, Friday is typically a work day so take the Day off: