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marebear_56
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| Posted on 10/28/2009 14:24 |
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PHANTOM THUNDER III - Motorcycle Safety Ride
DATE: Tuesday, 24 Nov 09
Staging Location: 440 Plaza parking lot just NW of the intersection of Highways 190 & 195 (Ft Hood Rd) ON Hwy 195 (Ft Hood Rd) in Killeen, TX.
Staging Time: 0530
Briefing: 0700
KSU: 0715
I will be attending numerous In Progress Reviews (IPRs) at Fort Hood to coordinate, so please keep watch on this thread for new developments!
1. On Tuesday, 24 Nov 09, III Corps and Fort Hood is having their Phantom Thunder III Motorcycle Safety Ride through the greater Fort Hood area to reinforce safe motorcycle operation and demonstrate to the community their committment toward disciplined operations. III Corps has again asked the Patriot Guard Riders to participate.
2. The ride will begin at Pritchard Stadium on Fort Hood and takes a 75 mile route north through Fort Hood to Hwy 36 and back down West Range road returning to Pritchard Stadium. This event has been made optional for all soldiers stationed on Fort Hood who own a motorcycle, as well as all civilian workers given leave to attend that day. The ride is planned to start at 1100 and end around 1400 with the soldiers being released for the day. Unlike previous Phantom Thunder Rides, this will not include a concert or entertainment at the conclusion.
3. To facilitate our participation:
..a. We will provide our RSVP information of full legal name, address, city, state, zip code and phone numbers of each participating rider to III Corps no later than COB (Close of Business) 20 Nov 09. ANYONE NOT ON THAT LIST WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE per Fort Hood Directive.
In order to accomplish this we ask that you:
....(1) PM your RSVP to Wendi either on the National website (ArmyWife65) or the CenTex (ArmyWife65) website prior to NOON on 20 Nov 09. NO EMAILS WILL BE ACCEPTED as sending a PM verifies for us that you ARE a member of the PGR since you have to be signed in to send one. The RSVP should include your information only, not questions. If you have a question, post it on the mission thread or the comments section of the Phantom Thunder news item on our CenTex homepage.
....(2) If you will have a passenger, include that person's information.
....(3) Passengers with no ride yet should RSVP their information in anticipation of getting a ride.
....(4) I will post a list of persons who HAVE RSVP'd inside the Phantom Thunder III news item on the homepage (http://www.CenTexPGR.org) so you will know if your name has been received. You will not have to sign in to see this list, just click the "Read More" link. Only first and last names will be posted for privacy.
....(5) We can remove you from the list at the last minute, but we cannot add you to it at the last minute. This information will be used only for official ride paperwork and will not be shared.
..b. We ARE required to adhere to Fort Hood's requirement for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as listed below. This is non-negotiable, so do not ask. PPE, Motorcycle Endorsement on Drivers' Licenses, Proof of Insurance and a rudimentary visual safety inspection of your bike will be checked at the PGR staging prior to entering post. Fort Hood has waived Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider's Course completion card requirement for us.
PPE:
* DOT Helmet
* Eye protection. If your helmet is full-faced or you have a face shield that protects your eyes, you do not need to wear additional eye protection
* Long pants
* Boots that extend above the ankles
* Long-sleeve shirt and/or full sleeve jacket. Your arms must be covered at all times while riding.
* Full-fingered gloves
..c. Every rider and passenger must agree to and sign a waiver of release, witnessed by one of our RCs, during the PGR staging on the morning of the ride. Everyone should familiarize themselves with this waiver prior to the ride to expedite signing them during staging. You can download or view the waiver at this link: http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n165/marebear_56/20091124PTIIISJAWaiver.jpg. Your patience is expected during staging to accomplish this task as without a waiver, you will not be allowed to participate.
..d. No cages are allowed to participate in the ride per Fort Hood directive. If you ride a cage and want to participate, find someone with a motorcycle to ride with. 
..e. We will have access to Fort Hood AS A GROUP through the Santa Fe Gate. Once KSU is called at the PGR staging, no riders will be allowed to join the group.
..f. For those outside CenTex who wish to participate, you certainly may and should organize locally. However, we will not accept any last minute additions to the access list and everyone who rides must be present at the local (CenTex PGR) staging.
..g. Plan to bring your own drinks and snacks as it is unknown at this time if any will be available at the Stadium.
..h. Once inside the Stadium on Fort Hood, RIDERS ARE ASKED TO REMAIN AT THEIR BIKES, prepared for a secondary staging. As units roll in to the staging area, we will be sent in smaller groups to augment each unit. Once you are staged with a unit, you will have time to use the facilities.
..4. This is your chance to ride with the soldiers who stand in the breech for us and provides us an opportunity to show them that America Cares For Her Soldier-Warriors and their safety. Fort Hood has assured us that they will welcome as many PGR members as we can muster as long as they meet the criteria posted above. For those of you who are familiar with Fort Hood: Unless you visit often, this may be your last chance to see Pritchard Stadium - It is scheduled for demolition in May 2010 to make room for the new hospital.
Please join us?!
Edited by marebear_56 on 10/30/2009 19:19 |
 
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GatoNegro
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| Posted on 10/28/2009 22:30 |
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Count me in....!!!!!
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RobLawDog
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| Posted on 10/28/2009 22:37 |
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Me too!! Not a chance I will miss this 
"Assist, Protect, Defend" |
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Nana81
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| Posted on 10/29/2009 02:12 |
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I would love to attend, provided I can con one of you guys into letting me ride with you!!!! Dad won't take passengers on his bike with him, so I would be kinda out of luck other wise. At least there is still time for me to bat my eyelashes and look cute right?....lol
"There are wounds that bleed inside us,
there are wounds we never see,
they are part of our refinements that allow a man to be,
there are wounds that bleed in silence,
with aristocratic grace,
there are tears we keep beside them,
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GatoNegro
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| Posted on 10/29/2009 15:55 |
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Brandi,
You won't be able to ride by that time? you can ride with me, if you are not afraid of scraping your knees and maybe a concussion, lol
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kaz
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| Posted on 10/29/2009 17:40 |
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GatoNegro wrote:
Brandi,
You won't be able to ride by that time? you can ride with me, if you are not afraid of scraping your knees and maybe a concussion, lol
Harley
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scout06
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| Posted on 10/29/2009 22:30 |
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Why are we all posting? It says to PM Wendy with our reservation. I already did. I hope y'all do too. LOL
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WOO
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| Posted on 10/29/2009 23:18 |
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Is it to late to post?or something,?What was we talking about? |
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Nana81
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| Posted on 10/30/2009 01:46 |
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I won't be able to get my bike until after new years, that sounds good to me Roberto, TY!!!! LOL.....I see you caught me SUBTLE hint....LOL!!!! I replied to this post as a way to find a "ride for the ride" since I am currently in a cage.
"There are wounds that bleed inside us,
there are wounds we never see,
they are part of our refinements that allow a man to be,
there are wounds that bleed in silence,
with aristocratic grace,
there are tears we keep beside them,
never seen upon a face." |
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marebear_56
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| Posted on 10/30/2009 04:29 |
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It is never too late to post! Here and in the comments section of the news article on the homepage is the proper place to ask questions and ask for rides! Or just comment in general.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PGR Photos (I don't know Photobucket bandwidth so if you try the link and cannot get thru, try again later.)PGR Videos
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Participating In Honour Of:
SGT Philip D. Sinelli, US Marine Corps
And In Memory Of:
SGT Taylor M. Larson, US Army & Merchant Marines
SFC Preston Gregory, Sr, US Army
SFC Henry A. Bacon, US Army
CPT Orlando A. Bonilla, US Army
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ArmyWife65
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| Posted on 10/30/2009 09:23 |
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Please make sure when you RSVP to me that you include your address and contact number
Thank You |
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kaz
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| Posted on 10/30/2009 13:57 |
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ArmyWife65 wrote:
Please make sure when you RSVP to me that you include your address and contact number
Thank You
You got my number a long time ago
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chetnellen
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| Posted on 10/31/2009 19:32 |
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I want to be included in the ride on the 24th. Chet Smith
Chet Smith
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Nana81
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| Posted on 10/31/2009 20:12 |
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hey Chet, you need to PM ArmyWife65 with your name, phone #, and address to be added to the list
"There are wounds that bleed inside us,
there are wounds we never see,
they are part of our refinements that allow a man to be,
there are wounds that bleed in silence,
with aristocratic grace,
there are tears we keep beside them,
never seen upon a face." |
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ArmyWife65
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| Posted on 10/31/2009 21:38 |
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Kaz wrote:
ArmyWife65 wrote:
Please make sure when you RSVP to me that you include your address and contact number
Thank You
You got my number a long time ago
You got that right Kaz, I've had YOUR number for a lonnnng time |
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Phillip1300
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| Posted on 11/02/2009 04:05 |
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I've posted my info to Wendy so I'm allowed to post here now. LOL Yeah! It would be on honor to ride with the soldiers again. I have my back seat open (sounds gay dont it?) if any want to ride. Gonna try to snag my wife and her bike on this one too.
Life is a series of lessons that must be experienced to be learned
Helen Keller
Man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice, he is the worst of all.
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marebear_56
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| Posted on 11/02/2009 17:55 |
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Phillip1300 wrote:
I have my back seat open (sounds gay dont it?) if any want to ride.
Don't feel bad Phillip. I say stuff like that all the time and don't even know it. Folks snicker behind my back for a couple days till I figger it out. LOL |
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kaz
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| Posted on 11/02/2009 19:18 |
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marebear_56 wrote:
Phillip1300 wrote:
I have my back seat open (sounds gay dont it?) if any want to ride.
Don't feel bad Phillip. I say stuff like that all the time and don't even know it. Folks snicker behind my back for a couple days till I figger it out. LOL
Naaaaaaaaaa we don't snicker, we giggle
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TexasTim1950
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| Posted on 11/16/2009 12:54 |
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What the heck do we do from 0530 until 1100, when the ride begins? Bear with me, I have never done this before. Is it like a big tailgator breakfast party up until we take off riding? Should I throw a coleman stove in my trunk and some fixin's? Please advise.
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ArmyWife65
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| Posted on 11/16/2009 22:11 |
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TexasTim1950 wrote:
What the heck do we do from 0530 until 1100, when the ride begins? Bear with me, I have never done this before. Is it like a big tailgator breakfast party up until we take off riding? Should I throw a coleman stove in my trunk and some fixin's? Please advise.
Thanks
There will be some standing around and BSing, but that time will be used to check everyones PPE, give safety briefings, collect the waivers etc. Between that and lining everyone up it will take some time. It is advised to bring some sort of snacks and something to drink, as it will be a long day. Even once you get to the staging area on post, there will still be some waiting as they finalize the last minute stuff. It's the Army...Hurry up and wait |
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