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Douglas Pittman
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11/18/2019 12:42 PM
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ELDRIDGE RIDE UPDATES:
The Eldridge Toy Run is 18 days away with us leaving on Friday morning, December 6 and returning Saturday afternoon. Updates are:
1. We will meet at Marcy Jo's Meal House at 4209 US-431, Columbia, TN at 8:00 am for breakfast and kickstands up at 9:00 am. Here is link to Marcy Jo's .
2. I am staying at the Super 8 in Jasper (about $54) for nostalgic reasons but you have a choice of either the Super 8 or the Hampton Inn. Contact information and cost are in this posts below. Also, here is a link to the Super 8, Jasper, Al. Call the direct 205 number and tell them you are part of the "Eldridge Toy Run."
3. Will share the planned route with those going by the end of next week.
4. The Club has put this on our calendar and if you go to the Eldridge Toy Run - 12/6/2019 and click on the Eldridge Toy Ride.it will let you register for the ride through the club. Even if you have told me you are coming it would be great for us to keep track of who is joining us using the Club's site and you can see the list of others attending. Last unofficial count was 11 riders.
Looking forward to seeing you. Let me know of any questions.
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Larry Marcum
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10/14/2019 7:46 PM
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Don, I have been coming for several years. This is a great cause and a very enjoyable time. I plan to be there. Larry M Sent from my iPad On Oct 14, 2019, at 7:20 PM, BMWMCON - Riding <riding@bmwmcon.org> wrote:
17th Annual Ride to Eldridge Alabama Children’s
Home in support of the home,
While the ride is named Eldridge Toy Run, due to the
Christmas season, this is a benefit for the home to help sustain the home
during the entire year. Rest assured
each child will received their own wish list of “toys” and gifts…. We make sure
of that due to age, size and needs and their wish list.
So your donations help during the slow less giving months
and we will generate donations to meet budget needs, add to the scholarship
fund and general overhead of the home which will provided on average a home to
about 30 children year round. Since
1948, the home has helped over 1000 children without state or federal money and
with donations only from supporters, civic groups, churches and our annual
benefit.
The main event and escorted ride in occur about noon on
Saturday, the First Saturday in December, this year that will be Dec. 7,
2019. However on Friday Dec. 6, 2017 we
have a special gathering of long distance riders, staff, the children and
sponsors. The Friday night meal is
furnished with the Prime Rib and other meats plus a full buffet of foods and
desserts galore.
Rooms for Firday
night. Hampton Inn of Winfield Alabama offers the Friends and Family rate
of 89$ plus tax… call DIRECT 205 487 1270
ask for the Eldridge Children’s Home Rate or Don G Norwood Block.
Super 8 in Jasper
Alabama offers rate of $53.99 plus tax…. One King or Two Queens size , you
must call direct 205 221 3050. Ask for
the Don G Norwood block or Eldridge Children’s Home event.
We will furnish Friday night transportation to and from each
motel so you will not have to gear back up to ride or if bad weather night.
ON Saturday you will ride in at your leisure, you can catch
an escorted ride or you can plan to arrive about 10:30 AM, we start serving the
noon meal about 11 AM.
The program is over about 1:30PM or so and you can plan to
stay over or head home…. WE have places to watch Football on Saturday night as
well.
Links to paypal and other information can be found at www.eldridgetoyrun.com
Please make payment or checks to Eldridge Children Home.
We don’t suggest gift cards due to verification issues and
dates of the cards.
We have a Fish tank bowl for cash donatioins as well.
The meals are furnished by many local groups and sponsors
both on Friday night and Saturday noon.
The event takes place regardless of the weather….. ok to
come in your car or truck.
We have a car show and many shirts and other items to
purchased with 100% of money going to the Benefit…. All Benefit team members
are volunteers and you see many others working as volunteers that day.
Visit the campus and you see where and how you donation is
used…. We guarantee you leave with full stomach and warm heart.
Post your questions and I do my best to response in timely
fashion.
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Don Norwood
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10/14/2019 7:16 PM
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17th Annual Ride to Eldridge Alabama Children’s
Home in support of the home,
While the ride is named Eldridge Toy Run, due to the
Christmas season, this is a benefit for the home to help sustain the home
during the entire year. Rest assured
each child will received their own wish list of “toys” and gifts…. We make sure
of that due to age, size and needs and their wish list.
So your donations help during the slow less giving months
and we will generate donations to meet budget needs, add to the scholarship
fund and general overhead of the home which will provided on average a home to
about 30 children year round. Since
1948, the home has helped over 1000 children without state or federal money and
with donations only from supporters, civic groups, churches and our annual
benefit.
The main event and escorted ride in occur about noon on
Saturday, the First Saturday in December, this year that will be Dec. 7,
2019. However on Friday Dec. 6, 2017 we
have a special gathering of long distance riders, staff, the children and
sponsors. The Friday night meal is
furnished with the Prime Rib and other meats plus a full buffet of foods and
desserts galore.
Rooms for Firday
night. Hampton Inn of Winfield Alabama offers the Friends and Family rate
of 89$ plus tax… call DIRECT 205 487 1270
ask for the Eldridge Children’s Home Rate or Don G Norwood Block.
Super 8 in Jasper
Alabama offers rate of $53.99 plus tax…. One King or Two Queens size , you
must call direct 205 221 3050. Ask for
the Don G Norwood block or Eldridge Children’s Home event.
We will furnish Friday night transportation to and from each
motel so you will not have to gear back up to ride or if bad weather night.
ON Saturday you will ride in at your leisure, you can catch
an escorted ride or you can plan to arrive about 10:30 AM, we start serving the
noon meal about 11 AM.
The program is over about 1:30PM or so and you can plan to
stay over or head home…. WE have places to watch Football on Saturday night as
well.
Links to paypal and other information can be found at www.eldridgetoyrun.com
Please make payment or checks to Eldridge Children Home.
We don’t suggest gift cards due to verification issues and
dates of the cards.
We have a Fish tank bowl for cash donatioins as well.
The meals are furnished by many local groups and sponsors
both on Friday night and Saturday noon.
The event takes place regardless of the weather….. ok to
come in your car or truck.
We have a car show and many shirts and other items to
purchased with 100% of money going to the Benefit…. All Benefit team members
are volunteers and you see many others working as volunteers that day.
Visit the campus and you see where and how you donation is
used…. We guarantee you leave with full stomach and warm heart.
Post your questions and I do my best to response in timely
fashion.
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Douglas Pittman
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10/12/2019 7:17 PM
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Good idea. In Fairhope having shrimp dinner with 10 Pittmans. Wish you were here.
Doug, i'm in. Looking forward to it. Larry Let's make sure this is an agenda item at the November club meeting. Larry
Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Larry Marcum
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10/12/2019 6:17 PM
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Doug, i'm in. Looking forward to it. Larry Let's make sure this is an agenda item at the November club meeting. Larry
On Monday, October 7, 2019, 6:41:25 PM CDT, BMWMCON - Riding <riding@bmwmcon.org> wrote:
Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Martin Johnson
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10/8/2019 5:01 AM
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I am on my boat In Canada 🇨🇦 but will be home by then and would love to go.
Sent from my iPhone
Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites.
More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Zac Koffler
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10/7/2019 11:41 PM
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Hi Doug -
I hope to also make it again this year. My schedule is still tbd - so I will confirm with you closer to the ride date. Will you keep me included in the group conversations re routes, hotels, etc?
Looking forward to seeing you.
Thank you
Zac Koffler
President - APEX Entertainment Management
615-891-0886
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 7, 2019, at 6:41 PM, BMWMCON - Riding <riding@bmwmcon.org> wrote:
Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites.
More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Richard Mueck
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10/7/2019 9:16 PM
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Planning to ride this one again, great trip last year even in the rain.
Sent from my Verizon Motorola Droid On Oct 7, 2019 6:38 PM, BMWMCON - Riding <riding@bmwmcon.org> wrote: Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Douglas Pittman
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10/7/2019 8:21 PM
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Great Simon. Look forward to having you on the ride. The Toy Run planning group are going to let me know next week, hopefully, more details. Will let you know.
Take care, Douglas
Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
-- Douglas Pittman
Erosion happens one grain of sand at a time.
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Douglas Pittman
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10/7/2019 8:16 PM
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Great Mike. Look forward to riding with you on this. Adding you to the short list. Want to hear more about your trip one day. You got vacation slides?
I am planning on the ride as well. Mike Umphres
Principal, Compensation Advantage
615-406-3280 Count me in, it was eye opening to me and looking forward to this upcoming ride. Last year I heard rumors f using a different hotel. Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
-- Douglas Pittman
Erosion happens one grain of sand at a time.
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Simon Vermooten
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10/7/2019 8:11 PM
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Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Michael Umphres
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10/7/2019 8:01 PM
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I am planning on the ride as well. Mike Umphres
Principal, Compensation Advantage
615-406-3280 Count me in, it was eye opening to me and looking forward to this upcoming ride. Last year I heard rumors f using a different hotel. Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Dave Smith
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10/7/2019 7:41 PM
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Count me in, it was eye opening to me and looking forward to this upcoming ride. Last year I heard rumors f using a different hotel. Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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Douglas Pittman
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10/7/2019 6:32 PM
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Time for the annual Eldridge Toy Run.
This is a charity ride always held the first Saturday in December -- Rain or Shine. As usual we leave on Friday morning (December 6 this year) and return home Saturday afternoon before dark.
Last year 12 club members made the trip and we hope for a couple more in 2019. A few new roads are in the works along with some old favorites. More notices about details on signing up, where to meet, hotels and routes will be sent in coming weeks.
Eldridge, Alabama is a small town with one blinking amber light, a 4-way stop, a service station and a children's home. It is about 20 miles west of Jasper, Alabama and about 40 miles northwest of Birmingham, Alabama.
Email me if you have any questions. Hope you can make it. Hold the dates so you can join us.
Eldridge Toy Run
Thanks
Douglas Pittman
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