What: King Richards Island Crusade (II)
When: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 9:30 AM
Meet At: Point Defiance Ferry to catch the 10:00 AM Crossing
Once again, “King” Richard will be leading a Crusade to take back the island. We will be catching the 10:00 AM ferry sharp and meeting with our illustrious leader at the Tahlequah Ferry dock. As we look for riches, battle with the locals and search for the eternal cup of life, we will likely stop for an adult tipple or two. The end of the day will convene with a local island BBQ hosted by one of the islands own tribal leaders who has also graciously suggested that you bring a tent and sleeping bag so you can camp in private acreage while listening for Robin Hood in the woods…. If men want to wear tights, thats OK….
Poot Poot..!!
420 Fireball Run, Saturday, April 20, 2013
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, Puget Sound Events and Rides
Firkin SC presents the First inaugural 420 Fireball Run:
When: Saturday, April 20, 2013. 9:00 AM, Pooting at 10:04:20 (sharp)
Where: “Harmon Brewery, 1938 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402
*** A Breakfast Burrito Buffet will be available for $5.00 ***
This will be in the style of a “Cannon Ball Run”. The morning heat will consist of local challenges before heading out to the lunch stop revealed in the Run pack directions. After lunch, the 2nd heat Run pack will be distributed containing two Top Gear style challenges and the Final destination in Tacoma revealed. Upon arrival at the Final destination at approximately 4:20 PM, we will be greeted by the Fireball Angels…
When: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 10:00 AM (Poot at 11:00 AM)
Meet at: Alfreds Cafe, 402 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421.
This Month, Sara (of Tim and Sara) has organized a ride that is currently shrouded in mystery…So, it will be a surprise for all of us..! A few things you can be assured of are healthy infusions of mischief and maybe a little adult nectar along the way.. Currently, the big tub of butter in the sky has kindly accepted an invitation to grace us with some hints of spring… All scooterists welcome. Poot Poot..!
Note: Due to the nature of this ride, please ensure your machine can maintain at least a speed of 45 mph.
When: Saturday, February 9, 2013, 10:00 AM (Poot at 11:00 AM)
Meet at: Alfreds Cafe, 402 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421.
This Saturday our own John C. will be leading a cultural Museum themed ride. We will be meeting at our usual launch pad haunt, Alfreds, at 10:00 AM for breakfast with an anticipated poot off at 11:00 AM. A couple of museums, including the “Let’s ride! Motorcycling the Northwest” exhibit at the Washington History Museum, will be on the Agenda which will provide opportunities to warm up and if necessary, dry off..!
This is a Firkin ride so there will be a stop for lunch and one or two for liquid libation. Everyone should bring at least $15.00 per person to cover admission fees. Parking maybe free but don’t be surprised if that is an additional cost. The ride is limited to 70cc + as there are some hills en route…
Rain or shine, this ride is on!! Poot Poot…
Our own resident El Jeffe will be the architect of our fate this Saturday. This ride will require an admission & parking fee to our final stop $15 should cover it. Looks like we won’t have the snow like last year instead we should be blessed with a balmy 46 degree temp & maybe just maybe a little bit of liquid sunshine. Poot Poot..!!
Tom And Renees Caroling Cruise, Sunday December 9, 2012
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, General
What: Tom and Renees Caroling Curise
Meet at: Alfreds Cafe, 402 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421.
When: Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 10:00 for an 11:00 AM Poot..!
Join us for “Tom & Renee’s Caroling Cruise” on Sunday, December 9th … rain or shine. We’ll have some holiday fun and a nice scenic scooter ride.
This 50 mile ride will begin with breakfast at Alfred’s Café at 10:00 AM.
We will pass out pocket-sized, laminated sheets of two Christmas carols: “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and “Let It Snow, Let It Snow” before our prompt departure from Alfred’s at 11:00.
What: King Richards Scooter Crusade
Meet at: Alfreds Cafe, 402 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421.
When: Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 10:00 for a 10:30 AM Poot..! (come earlier if you fancy breakfast.)
We will follow on our faithful leaders heals through perilous valleys, dark ominous forests and trails of imminent mystery. The jade seas will be navigated with reckless abandon while skirting the dominions of Saladin before reaching the exotic island and continuing the quest for the ancient castle that holds the reward of a tasty jug of Ale..!!
All scooterists welcome provided your steed can maintain at least a maximum speed of 45 MPH…!! Poot, Poot..
What: Leons’ Birthday Ride
Meet at: Alfreds Cafe, 402 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421.
When: Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Noon for 12:30 PM Poot..!
In honor of his recent birthday, new Firkin member Leon will be leading this Months October Club Ride through the hidden backwaters of Auburn and Kent. This is open to all scooterists provided you can maintain a maximum speed of at least 45 mph. There will be refreshment stops along the way. The last stop will be at the Pony Keg after which we will head back to Mona’s in Tacoma for our regular Monthly Meeting at 5:00 PM:
Review :: T-Town Flotilla II, 2012
Author: ufor360 // Category: Club Rides, Puget Sound Events and RidesCurse of the Banana Hammock
There’s a squall brewing. A squall of scooters that is!
Friday evening has blessed us with warm, calm skies of blue that sizzle with an
electric excitement. John of the Parkway Tavern in Tacoma has offered us safe
harbor to moor our evinrude like machines for the meet and greet of the Firkin
Scooter Clubs 2nd annual T-Town Flotilla. As 4:30 approaches, scooters
begin to trickle in, weigh their anchors and riders drift into the Parkways
inviting interior to pickup Rally Pack swag from sailor girls Tessa and Renee.
Shhh….
…The Recon Ride…
When :: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 9:30 AM, poot at 10:00 AM
Where :: Alfred’s Café, 402 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, WA 98421.
This Sunday, we will be conducting a trial run of the upcoming TTF II ride which will take us over the Narrows and through the wooded lanes southwest of Purdy with a quick refreshment stop at the Flotation device so we can forewarn them of the impending descent of scooter hooligan trash in August. This will be followed by a relatively fast ride out to Twanoh. On the way we will be stopping at a Safeways in Belfair to review their adult pop selection and also the little store just before the state park. Provided the previous occupants have vacated the site, we will also inspect the group camping site…
The return trip, which will be the Sunday leg of the Rally, will find us weaving through Belfair and cutting across land to Southworth to return to Tacoma via Vashon. A stop at the Red Bicycle goes without saying…
The weather on Sunday has decided to cooperate which is good as this will be a fairly long day. Bring your sunscreen and ensure your scoot can at the very least maintain a top speed of 50+ mph..!!
Poot, Poot..!!