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    Default August Ryde -- Gulf Coast SpyderRyders

    We are going to get the planning started early this time. Maybe with more notice people can plan and more can attend. We would love to have all the area owners and enthusiats attend.

    So here is the plan:

    When: Saturday August 29, 2009

    Destination: Biloxi, MS Casino Row -- Lunch at the casino most voted for by the group.

    A. Beau Rivage
    B. Hard Rock
    C. Imperial Palace
    D. Isle of Capri
    E. Grand

    Time: TBA but probable start time about 9:00AM for meeting and 9:30AM departure. Starting time is from Pensacola for those to our West we will set meeting times at different locations to accomodate all who want to attend.

    Please post your reply as soon as possible and the preference as to the Buffet of choice.

    You may PM me with your answers, questions or for contact information.

    Let's make August the breakout month for Spyder Ryding along the Gulf Coast.

    I look forward to seeing you all.
    Bill
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    Default update on the August ryde to the casinos

    Have been working up the route for the August ryde.

    I have heard from a few people about participating but have no firm count.

    I know for sure we have CaptJohn, Sabunim5 and Jan, pllayman and a guest, wbbrn1952 and Kaavera and littlebit are a maybe.

    For sure it looks like 5 to 7 spyders will be heading to Biloxi from the east.

    I am also getting messages from our Gulf Coast neighbors in TX, I have heard from "pappy" about meeting us in Biloxi so could be a fair sized group.

    I put together a route that leaves Pensacola from the foot of the 3 mile bridge and follows Hwy 90 to Malbis where we will meet our Eastern Shore ryders (CaptJohn and pllayman). (I have not heard from any ryders in Mobile as of this post.
    From Malbis we will take I-10 thru Mobile to Theodore, AL then we will pick up Hwy 90 again and follow it into Biloxi.

    As of now I have heard a vote for the Hard Rock buffet for lunch from the list I sent out.

    I am checking with a friend that works at the Beau Rivage to find out if we need a reservation to bring in a fair sized goup so we can ensure we all sit together.

    I have no contacts at any other casino but I will send out e-mails to the others once I get an idea where everyone wants to go for lunch.

    Please give me some input as to the choice of buffet - form the initial post in this thread. Also if you would like to travel by a different route please let me know. As we will be going to Biloxi I don't know whether it will be better to do all I-10 after Malbis or is going on Hwy 90 after Mobile satisfactory.

    I will send this also to the other state boards so others can vote.
    Bill
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    Default Ride To Biloxi

    Hello Bill I plan on meeting you all in Biloxi on Aug. 29. I live in Metairie,LA so if anyone is going that is west of New Orleans contact me.

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    Default

    trying to get a good head count for this ryde.

    I think we will probably leave Pensacola at 0900 and arrive at our Malbis location at 0945 then on to Biloxi and an arrive time about 11:30 at the Hard Rock Casino. (this seems to be the buffet that has received the most votes) After lunch we can go anywhere you want in the area or ryde along the coast and show off our s. I am game for anything.

    I don't know if any of the Alabama and Florida ryders want to ryde back as a group but that too is a possibilty.

    Post a reply to this message so I can get a feel for what will be happening. We have had some great responses for this ryde - Possibly spyders from FL, AL, MS, LA and TX all participating.
    Bill
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    Default Final Plans for the Ryde to the Casino, Biloxi MS

    As you know our Ryde to the Casino in Biloxi, MS is scheduled for Saturday. This is the times and route that we will take from Pensacola to Biloxi.

    I am sending this to everyone who has expressed an interest in attending.

    So far I have confirmations from Sabunim5, CaptJohn, wbbrn1952, ZOSO.

    DATE: Aug 29, 08

    TIME: 0900 (9:00 AM for civilians)

    WHERE: 700 E Gregory St. Pensacola, FL - Tourist Information Center at the Pensacola end of the 3 Mile Bridge.

    Depart Pensacola, FL: 0915

    Arrive Daphne, AL: 1000

    Depart Daphne, AL: 1015

    Arrive Biloxi MS - Hard Rock Casino 1130 - 1200.

    Lunch at the Buffet Hard Rock Casino.

    Route from Pensacola to Biloxi --

    Driving directions to 777 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39530

    122 mi – about 2 hours 0 mins







    700 E Gregory St
    Pensacola, FL 32502



    1.Head west on E Gregory St toward N 11th Ave0.3 mi
    2.Take the ramp onto I-110 N6.2 mi
    3.Take the exit onto I-10 W Entering Alabama
    39.9 mi
    4.Take exit 38 for AL-181 toward Daphne/Spanish Fort0.2 mi
    5.Turn left at AL-1810.3 mi
    6.Make a U-turn0.1 mi

    47.1 mi – about 48 mins


    Arrive 29640 AL State Hwy 181 @ 1000

    Meet our Eastern Shore Alabama Ryders - CaptJohn, Pllayman and guest.

    Depart Shell Mart @ 1015


    Malbis Shell
    29640 State Highway 181
    Daphne, AL 36526-9546

    (251) 621-6901


    7.Head north on AL-1810.2 mi
    8.Turn left to merge onto I-10 W toward Mobile Entering Mississippi
    68.6 mi
    9.Take exit 46B-A to merge onto I-110 S/MS-15 S toward Biloxi Continue to follow I-110 S
    4.5 mi
    10.Take exit 1A to merge onto Beach Blvd/US-90 toward Ocean Springs1.3 mi
    11.Turn right at Main St272 ft

    74.7 mi – about 1 hour 12 mins

    777 Beach Blvd





    Arrive at the Hard Rock Casino between 1130 and 1200.

    ZOSO will meet us at the Hard Rock Casino or at the Shell Malbis (exit 38) - He will let me know later this week.

    Hope to see everyone there. Bring Rain gear as we have a 30% chance of rain as of today's forecast.

    If you have any questions or suggestions PM me or contact me at (850) 525-2859.
    Bill
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    Default Follow up

    Ryde Saturday went very well -

    Had a great day for Ryding. Day started out with sunshine and temps in the 70's.

    I met sabunim5 and his wife at the designated starting point and we left for the meeting place in Daphne, AL arriving at 10:00 AM as planned.

    There we met the rest of our ryders - CAPTJOHN, pllayman and his fiance, James (not a spyderlover member) and ZOSO. Kudos to ZOSO for ryding above and beyond the call as he met us at the Daphne meeting spot - he came all the way from Metarie, LA.

    We admired everyones ryde; comparing mods and trying the set-ups of the different s. Had just about every seat that is available, 1" risers; !" and 3"NMN risers; 4" NMN risers - throttlemeister and throttlelocks - different windshields - it was great to compare and tobe able to check out other peoples rydes. ZOSO has had a lot of Chrome work done and his Full Moon spyders looks rally sharp.

    We departed Daphne, AL and headed west on I-10 to Mississippi. The weather was great and we got lots of looks with 5 spyders running down the highway. We arrived at the Hard Rock Casino and made a bee line for the Buffet - great food, great conversation and some great friendships started and old friendships strengthened. Man it amazes me the fantastic comradery that is shared by this SpydrLovers group.

    After lunch we departed and ZOSO returned to the New Orleans, LA area and the rest of us took off to the east following Highway 90 this time. The ryde went well and everyone seemed to have a great time.

    Sabunim5, Jan and I ran into a little rain as we left Alabama into Florida. but nothing to dampen the great time we all had.

    Will soon be planning another ryde because of vacations and people attending the rally in Gatlinburg the next ryde will be in October. Date and destination to be anounced, If anyone has any suggestions please forward them to me.

    Again thanks to all who participated it was fantastic as always
    Bill
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