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In addition to the events posted here, we also meet informally every Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. at the Wal-Mart parking lot on 281 at 1604 and decide then where we go that week. If weather looks threatening, give Chuck a call on his cell phone (410-5353). He's always open to hear about your favorite breakfast place. Just let him know. "The older I get, the faster I was."  Chuck Wetzel

Previous years

	January 2008 1 - New Year's Day ride to Luckenbach 10 - 7:00 PM, social at La Rosita, 2195 NW Military Hwy  (Military Hwy and West Ave) Phone:  (210) 341-7755 17 - 7:00 PM, social at La Rosita, 2195 NW Military Hwy  (Military Hwy and West Ave) Phone:  (210) 341-7755 19 - Third Sat. Ride.  Roadside Cleanup Day. As everyone is aware the club has adopted a Texas highway for cleanup.  Our adopted section of roadway is on FM 473.  We have the section of road way for approximately two miles west of the intersection with FM 474. We will meet at the HEB parking lot in Boerne at 11:00 hrs and we should be finished by 13:00 with a ride to lunch will follow.  We need 8 volunteers to make it go quickly (but more is OK too), each person will walk about 1 mile.  This is a rain or shine event so mark your calendar to help us keep Texas beautiful.  24 - 7:00 PM, social at La Rosita, 2195 NW Military Hwy  (Military Hwy and West Ave) Phone:  (210) 341-7755 27 - Sunday Morning ride to Bandera for breakfast.  If you have not tried the breakfast buffet at the River Oaks Inn and Restaurant you are missing a treat.  The restaurant is under new management and the food and service are tops.  Meet at the Wal*Mart parking lot at 1604 and 281 at 8:00 AM. 31 - 7:00 PM, social at La Rosita, 2195 NW Military Hwy  (Military Hwy and West Ave) Phone:  (210) 341-7755
	February 2008 2 - The first Saturday ride for February will be to the Kloesel’s Steakhouse in Moulton (http://www.kloesel.com/). We’ll meet in Seguin and take the back roads. More details as we get closer. 7 - 7:00 PM, social at La Rosita, 2195 NW Military Hwy  (Military Hwy and West Ave) Phone:  (210) 341-7755 14 - 7:00 PM, social at La Rosita, 2195 NW Military Hwy  (Military Hwy and West Ave) Phone:  (210) 341-7755 16 - The third Sat ride is rescheduled to the 23rd due to weather. 21 - 7:00 PM, social at La Rosita, 2195 NW Military Hwy  (Military Hwy and West Ave) Phone:  (210) 341-7755 23 - The (rescheduled) third Saturday ride for February will be to Charlotte Plummers in Rockport for seafood.  We will meet at the Exxon at 1604 and I37 south, that’s exit 125. That is on the south side of San Antonio towards Corpus hcristi . We will depart the Exxon at 9am. We will take a short gas/rest break in Goliad about 11am. We expect to arrive at the restaurant about 12:30.  Menu and prices for the restaurant are at http://www.charlotteplummers.com/cp/  When we arrive in Goliad Paul will call the restaurant to give them a head count. If you plan on meeting us in Rockport, or at some other location along the way, please email Paul, pmulhern@swbell.net, or call him at 210-279-6074, and let him know so he can include you in the count. Detailed directions for the ride. 28 - 7:00 PM, social at La Rosita, 2195 NW Military Hwy  (Military Hwy and West Ave) Phone:  (210) 341-7755
	March 2008 1- First Saturday ride 8:30 am departure from the square at Blanco. We will go to the Old Store in Westphalia (http://www.theoldstorewestphalia.com/newweb/home.html) for lunch with members of the other BMW clubs in Texas . Westphalia is 12 miles south of Lott on Tx320 and 20 miles east of Temple . This is the third annual gathering of the clubs. I don’t believe we have ever sent representatives to this event so we’d like to see a good turnout. If it is cold and rainy this ride will be cancelled. The weather looks decent but, if things change I’ll email a cancellation Friday. If no email, we go. If in doubt, call me at 210-279-6074. Ride Directions. 6 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600 . They have calzones, salads, lasagna, pizzas, wraps, paninis, cheese steaks, beer & wine. 13 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 15 - Third Saturday ride will be to Opie’s BBQ in Spicewood (at the new location). Ride will depart the Valero Station on Hwy 46 in Bergheim at 10am. Afterwards the group will ride to Rhinewest for the GG Quad demos and the presentation by Moto Discovery Tours.  After the ride - 1- 5PM. The GG Quad (http://www.gg-quad-northamerica.com/index.html) distributor is going to be at Rhinewest with the new quad powered by the 1200cc four cylinder BMW motor. There may even be test drives! 16 - Sunday Breakfast ride to Wimberly. Depart the Walmart parking lot, 1604 and 281, at 8:30. 20 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 27 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 28th - 30th – 6th Annual Texas National Rally. Cedar Ridge Park , Turkey Roost Campground, Lake Belton Texas . A “no frills” campout for Texas riders. Details from Mike Murphy at bmwmike@sbcglobal.net. This rally is a great base for exploring some of the fine roads to the south and east of Ft. Worth , including the northern leg of Hwy 16. Friday night they’re having Dorothy’s famous ham and beans for as long as it lasts! The rally is organized by the BMW Club Of Houston. 29th-30th - The Texas Mile in Berclair , Texas (between Goliad and Beeville). Details at http://www.texasmile.com/ . Club member Billy Shoemaker will be there so if you go, stop by and see him at the Team FKAWI pits.
	April 2008 3 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 4,5,6 - The first Saturday ride for April will be the trip to West Texas . We’ll stay three days, April 4th, 5th and 6th, depart Friday and come back Monday (unless you can only stay two days). Chuck has talked to the folks at the Antelope Inn in Alpine. They have set aside a block of rooms for us AND will give us a 10% discount if you tell them you’re with the San Antonio BMW riders. Here’s the contact info, phone 800-880-8106, website http://www.antelopelodge.com/index.htm . There are different types and prices of rooms so you might want to go to the website and check it out before you call for your reservation so you know what to ask for. Ruby Rayborn will be taking an auto on the West Texas trip. If you want to ride with her please contact Chuck Wetzel at cwetzel@satx.rr.com or 210-410-5353 10 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 13th –Jesse Kelly Memorial ride. Departs Joe Harrison Honda at 10am. Ride the Hill country and end up at Ed’s Windmill restaurant above Canyon Lake for lunch. 17 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 19 - Third Sat. Ride.  Roadside Cleanup Day. As everyone is aware the club has adopted a Texas highway for cleanup.  Our adopted section of roadway is on FM 473.  We have the section of road way for approximately two miles west of the intersection with FM 474. We will meet at 10am at the intersection of FM 473 and 474.  We need 8 volunteers to make it go quickly (but more is OK too), each person will walk about 1 mile.  This is a rain or shine event so mark your calendar to help us keep Texas beautiful. Afterwards (about 11:30 if we get a good turnout) plan is to ride to Cooper’s in Llano for BBQ. 24 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 25 - 27 - BLITZ TO BRANSON  This event is put on by the Internet BMW riders.  It’s held in Branson MO.   We went last year and had a blast.  It’s a rather eclectic bunch, but lots of fun.  This is a hotel rally, but there is camping near by.  If you go, be prepared for any weather (last year it was rain and freezing weather).  Due to the dates all your miles count for the MOA mileage contest. NOTE – If you’re going to Branson please drop Chuck (cwetzel@satx.rr.com) a line so he can get a head count. Details: (more at http://www.ibmwr.org/, just click on Current Happenings) The official location of this year's Branson Blitz will be The Branson Towers - just off the RED route in Branson , Missouri , USA . http://bransontowers.com/ MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS at: 1-800-683-1122 Tell them you're with the Internet BMW Riders or they'll tell you they're full.  They kind of like us and give us special rates! If Branson Towers is full of Blitzers, there may be more room at:  The Barrington - right across the street at 1-800-760-8866. If you want to camp out there is more info at the IBMWR site I mentioned above.  A group from SA is planning to depart Thursday morning and spend the night (24th) at the Queen Wilhelmina Lodge in Mena , AR. The number for reservations there is 800-264-2477.  If you are attending the Blitz and would like a special RED blitz cap email Voni Glaves at voni@bigbend.net. Prices are $10 and the caps can be picked up at the Blitz.
	May 2008 1 - 7:00 PM, social at Specht's Store, 122 Specht Rd. (take Blanco Rd. north to Specht Rd., restaurant is on right about a mile up Specht Rd.) 3 – First Saturday ride to Fredericksburg for German food and more. Details to follow. 8 - 7:00 PM, social at Specht's Store, 122 Specht Rd. (take Blanco Rd. north to Specht Rd., restaurant is on right about a mile up Specht Rd.) 15 - 7:00 PM, social at Specht's Store, 122 Specht Rd. (take Blanco Rd. north to Specht Rd., restaurant is on right about a mile up Specht Rd.) 17 – Third Saturday ride to Round Top for…round food. This Saturday, the 17th, we will ride to Round Top for lunch at Royers Café. Details on the menu and prices available at Royers can be found at http://www.royersroundtopcafe.com/ . Please note, they have PIES. IMPORTANT – Royers does not take credit cards; checks and folding money only. But don’t worry, if you forget your real money there will be low interest loans available, WAC. We depart at 9:30 from the Chevron station on Hwy 123 in Seguin . We can expect to arrive in Round Top about 11:30. Here’s directions to the Chevron station. Go east on I10 from San Antonio towards Houston . In Seguin take exit 610, that’s Hwy 123. Turn left on Hwy 123 and look for the Chevron on the right next to Chili’s. At 9:30 be ready to go with enough gas to go at least 150 miles. If you plan to meet us in Round Top, or someplace along the way, let me know. Seating is limited and I have to call in a head count so I need to know if you’re going to be the destination but not the start. My cell is 210-279-6074. 22 - 7:00 PM, social at Specht's Store, 122 Specht Rd. (take Blanco Rd. north to Specht Rd., restaurant is on right about a mile up Specht Rd.) 29 - 7:00 PM, social at Specht's Store, 122 Specht Rd. (take Blanco Rd. north to Specht Rd., restaurant is on right about a mile up Specht Rd.)
	June 2008 5 - 7:00 PM, social at Main Street Pizza & Pasta, 110 N Crossroads Blvd 7 - Club Picnic - Noon till ???  Lunch to be served about 1 PM. WHERE The festivities will be held at Steve and Helen’s new hilltop retirement ranchette, which is about 1 mile off 281 just 5 miles north of Blanco.    Lots of shade, beautiful views, a great garage (oh, and a house, too).  Indoor and outdoor seating.  There will be picnic tables and some chairs but if you have lawn chairs (and a way to haul them) please bring them, just in case. Detailed directions at a later date but there will be signs for the directionally impaired. WHO All BMW club members and their family.  Outside guests are permitted on a limited basis.  Please state if you are bringing outside guests when you RSVP. FOOD and REFRESHMENTS* Menu will consist of beef and chicken fajitas with all the fixings, black beans, salad, and deserts. Refreshments – Water and Ice tea supplied by the club.  For other refreshments it’s BYOB. If you would like to bring a desert item it would be appreciated but is not required.  HOW CAN I ATTEND? RSVP, with a head count, to pmulhern@swbell.net, no later than June 4th.  If you prefer to call, my cell is 210-279-6074, a voice mail will suffice.  If you have questions I will call you back. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING? Yourself, any family, the refreshment of you choice, lawn chairs if possible and a desert item if you wish.  Everything else will be supplied by the club. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS? Well first off it’ll get humid, then, you’ll probably get wet if you don’t take cover but, barring a South Texas frog strangler weather will not be an issue.  All but the last 100 feet or so of the road to Steve and Helens is paved.  The unpaved portion is hard packed and shouldn’t present a problem if you are on a bike. *If you are riding to the picnic and don’t want your “refreshments” all shook up there is a convenient package store on the right as you leave Blanco. SEE YOU THERE! 12 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 19 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 19th-22nd – BMWRA Rally in Houghton, Mi. Details at http://www.bmwra.org. 26 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600.
	July 2008 3 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 5 - no First Sat. ride due to holiday - attend the tech session on the 12th 10 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 12 - Tech day at Paul Mulhearn's garage, 225 Melody Lane , in Windcrest, - this is in Windcrest.  Free breakfast Tacos, starting at 8:30 so please let Paul know in an e-mail if you can make it.  We will be installing a radiator grill on Mike Bonner's RT when breakfast is finished.  This requires removal of the upper front fairing.  This also gives you access to the headlight if you want to learn how to replace that in case it gets broken. 17 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 17th-20th – BMWMOA Rally in Gillette, Wy. Details at www.bmwmoa.org. 24 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600. 31 - 7:00 PM, social at Luciano Neighborhood Pizzeria, 15614 Huebner Rd (Huebner and Churchill estates Blvd), (210) 493-5600.
	August 2008 TBA
	September 2008 TBA
	October 2008 TBA
	November 2008 TBA
	December 2008 TBA