LCpl Skip Wells Benefit Ride

[Jeff]

I received a call about this last night, they are putting on a ride for this Marine, the ride will be staged at the Harley dealer in Marrietta GA and surrounding parking lots ( a couple of miles from I75 ) they are going to have a police escort the entire way to Chattanooga. They are planning on there being so many bikes that it will take 2 plus hours just to get from the staging area to 75 North, where they will ride to the Reserve center in Chattanooga. I know Fj is in the area and anyone else that may be close enough come on out and see how bikers support our hero's. I know on Veterans day there is a ride that leaves Athens GA and last year they had over 1000 bikes, it is a impressive sight and it really makes ya proud to see so many they actually care.


10am til.. Registration begins 10am at Sprayberry High School, kickstands up at 11. Ride to the Reserve Center in Chattanooga.
All proceeds will be given directly to family of LCpl Skip Wells & to start the Skip Wells Memorial Scholarship.Our country and community needs healing & support.Take this opportunity to come together as AMERICANS regardless of religion, race, color, or political affiliation to show support for the Wells family and the families of the other 3 Marines & Sailor that were killed and the Marine and Police Officer that were wounded.
Non riders can line the route with American Flags as we make our way up I-75N, cars are welcome to follow the pack.
Sprayberry High School is located at 2525 Sandy Plains Rd.
FMI: 678-471-1292 or www.facebook.com/events/1499684296990411/ (http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1050201577&msgid=2185013&act=H4DY&c=427912&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fevents %2F1499684296990411%2F)

[fj1200]

Did you make it?

[Gunny]

I received a call about this last night, they are putting on a ride for this Marine, the ride will be staged at the Harley dealer in Marrietta GA and surrounding parking lots ( a couple of miles from I75 ) they are going to have a police escort the entire way to Chattanooga. They are planning on there being so many bikes that it will take 2 plus hours just to get from the staging area to 75 North, where they will ride to the Reserve center in Chattanooga. I know Fj is in the area and anyone else that may be close enough come on out and see how bikers support our hero's. I know on Veterans day there is a ride that leaves Athens GA and last year they had over 1000 bikes, it is a impressive sight and it really makes ya proud to see so many they actually care.

I'm not close, but I DO know how to get over Sand Mountain to Chatanooga. My grandfather retired at Ft Benning, and the family's from New Market, AL.

I think y'aqll should have done the ride down 72 at night through that haunted cemetery right before Chatanooga.:laugh:

[Jeff]

Did you make it?

NO I sure didn't Fj, after giving it some thought, a 2 to 3 hour wait in line would of killed me, It has been so hot, just wasn't a good idea for me to wait in the line, once we are rolling I am fine but that sitting for 2 or 3 hours in the sun would of killed me.


I'm not close, but I DO know how to get over Sand Mountain to Chatanooga. My grandfather retired at Ft Benning, and the family's from New Market, AL.

I think y'aqll should have done the ride down 72 at night through that haunted cemetery right before Chatanooga.:laugh:

I have been down through there at night, hell all Chattanooga feels weird at night but the area you speak of is truly weird ( to say the least ) I use to pick up cement on top of the mountain.

[Kathianne]

NO I sure didn't Fj, after giving it some thought, a 2 to 3 hour wait in line would of killed me, It has been so hot, just wasn't a good idea for me to wait in the line, once we are rolling I am fine but that sitting for 2 or 3 hours in the sun would of killed me.



I have been down through there at night, hell all Chattanooga feels weird at night but the area you speak of is truly weird ( to say the least ) I use to pick up cement on top of the mountain.

Glad to know you are thinking of your health! :thumb:

[Jeff]

Glad to know you are thinking of your health! :thumb:

Don't have much of a choice these Days Kat, heck if I sit in the heat to much I go to cramping so bad it is unreal, the cramps may be anywhere in my body and once they start I can't get rid of it . They say I need to drink water, hell I drink so much water it's unreal but it doesn't help, so I just keep drinking the water and don't put myself in that predicament. :thumb:

[Kathianne]

Don't have much of a choice these Days Kat, heck if I sit in the heat to much I go to cramping so bad it is unreal, the cramps may be anywhere in my body and once they start I can't get rid of it . They say I need to drink water, hell I drink so much water it's unreal but it doesn't help, so I just keep drinking the water and don't put myself in that predicament. :thumb:

I have that problem too, especially in legs and hands. Fruit, (especially watery ones like oranges, mangoes, peaches...) and crackers help, in addition to water.