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The 11th Anniversary of the annual Father's Day Cruse and Picnic is again scheduled for a wonderful drive to Cottonwood. Last year some of us stopped around the corner and grabbed a cold beer at THAT brewery. I think I'll do this again this year as well! This is the weekend before Father's Day so everyone can still celebrate the holiday with family. The picnic destination in Cottonwood's Garrison Park has plenty of picnic bench seating under a huge ramada, and additional shade trees for those that want a true blanket picnic. You are required to bring your own sack lunch for a picnic. There's one medium sized ramada with 6 picnic tables, a nearby restroom, and a playground. There is limited parking next to the ramada, but plenty of spaces, just a short distance, SE of the ramada and playground. WHEN: Saturday, June 13th (Weekend before Father's Day) Destination: Garrison Park, Cottonwood, AZ (Picnic spot) Route: Google Maps Link (Also see below) Who: ACE members post up in this thread if you can make it, I'll update the 1st post with the list. @theChad+1 @SixAddict +1 @Footsam +1 @Extender32 +1 @Chameleon @Ed Herrington +1 @CrimsonNCream +1 @1jester +1 @aenigma +1 @Randy Stone +1 @Go C7 Go +1 @XxDoubledgexX +1 @Vette R & D +1 @JacksAO +1 @rvwoods +1 @Rod Bush @SILVER BULLET C5 +1 @Frank L +1 @roneva +1 @Eddie44 +1 @rlcarriger@cox.net +1 @Johnnyi Logistics & Directions: Multiple valley congregation points will form and all proceed to the McDonalds @ I-17 / Carefree Hwy for the launch point. Depending on participation from the far West, Wickenburg may possibly become a final launch point TBA later. SOUTH / EAST Side:AZ Mills El Pollo Loco (east side of mall) - Travel Time to McDonalds launch ~40 minutes - Suggested Departure 7:30am North Phoenix Launch Point: Departure Time @ 8:15AM McDonalds @ Carefree/I-17 (3140 W Carefree Hwy - Just East of I-17) West Phoenix Launch Point: Departure Time @ 8:15AM Greenway Crossings (Northeast corner of Loop 303 and Greenway Road) 16572 W Greenway Rd Surprise, AZ 85388 West / Yuma / Wickenburg: DQ/Mobile Gas @ 93N. & Vulture Mine Rd. - Departure Time @ ~9:15AM Pioneer Park / Prescott: Pioneer Park bio-break pitstop & member pickup. - Departure Time @ ~10:45am Route: Google Maps Link Carefree Highway (AZ-74) to Wickenburg. AZ-89N toward Congress, up Yarnell Hill to Prescott. North via Willow Creek Rd. to Pioneer Park - Which allows us to pickup additional ACE folk. Departure still the same @ 10:45 to 89A up Mingus Mountain, through Jerome, to Cottonwood's Garrison Park for the picnic. The THAT brewery stop is literally around the corner from the park and will be after lunch and has a large parking lot. What to bring / extra Info (Also check the top area for on-site accommodations): Sack lunch & Drink Picnic blanket, folding chair - On-site facilities provide 6 picnic tables under the ramada.

The September ACE cruise and lunch will be on Saturday, September 21st. Where are we going? BAGDAD – a small mining town at the “end of the road.” Meet at 9:30 am for a prompt 10:00 am departure. Cruise meeting/launch point: Mobil/Dairy Queen travel stop in Wickenburg. Located on the north side of Wickenburg on the corner of Highway 93 and Vulture Mine Road. Food, fuel, restrooms available. Route: Hwy 93 to Hwy 89, up Yarnell Hill, through Peeples Valley and Kirkland to Bagdad. Lunch Location: Copper Country Bar & Grill: LINKY 901 North Lindahl Road, Bagdad Post up here if you’re in! IN: Extender32 (2) CrimsonNCream (2) German (2) JohnU (2) Chameleon (2) JacksAO Extender32 (2) SRT8/Vette (2) Ed Herrington (2) XxDoubledgexX (2) Chris & Debby (2) Kahuna1 Vette R&D (2) MAYBE: aenigma (2)

Escape the Heat - Saturday, August 17th Spend a day out of the heat. . . Saturday August 17th, cruise to Flagstaff via the back roads. Route: Payson/Strawberry/Happy Jack/Flagstaff. Lunch at Beaver Street Brewery: http://www.beaverstreetbrewery.com/ The Brewery opens at 11:00. They DO NOT take reservations, even for large groups. So, the plan is to be there when they open the doors at 11:00. . . After lunch, your choice of return routes. . . 8:00 a.m. meet for a prompt 8:15 a.m. departure. MEET POINT: Chevron station, southeast corner of Beeline (Hwy 87) and Ft. McDowell Road. This is the second traffic light north of the intersection of Beeline and Shea Blvd (approximately 2 miles). Turn right off Beeline, and an immediate right into the Chevron. Drive through the fuel islands, and bear left into the parking lot on the side of the building. Food, drinks, fuel, restrooms available. Route and itinerary will be provided at the meet point. Post up here if you’re in! IN: aenigma (2) Dougie (2) Six Addict (2) NateNaveBlueC5 Chameleon DecalMan Shakti Vette (2) Shakti Vette's Audi guest Frank L (2) Deserplains (2) 1 Sik GS (2) S-DAZE John Syb (2) Vette R & D (2) CrimsonNCream (2) JoienLiz (2) Kahuna1 rvwoods (2) Footsam (2) Jim S P51tj (hopefully?!!) Shakti Vette's offspring in a Mitsubishi

On April 20th and 21st I am cruising up north to run the Devil's Highway. If you are not familiar with this road, it is the old US 666 (now Highway 191) also known as the "Coronado Trail." It runs between Alpine and Clifton, and is about 90 miles of some of the most technical driving available in this state. This is NOT a high-speed drive, but if you enjoy twisty two-lanes, off-camber corners and spectacular scenery, this is a great road. I am leaving mid-morning on the 20th and driving to Springerville/Eagar for the night. The 21st I'll run the highway, and be back home that night. This is about a 600 mile trip, split 250/350 between the two days. The route is a loop, Phoenix/Payson/Heber/Show Low/Eagar/Alpine/Clifton/Safford/Phoenix. I'm staying at the Best Western in Eagar on the 20th. Best Western Sunrise Inn, Eagar AZ Anyone who wants to join me is welcome to come along; post up here if you're interested. MEET POINT/TIME: Chevron station, southeast corner of Beeline (Hwy 87) and Ft. McDowell Road. Drive through the fuel islands, and bear left into the parking lot on the side of the building. 10180 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264 Food, drinks, fuel, restrooms available. 9:30 meet for a prompt 10:00 a.m. departure. IN: Azmotorhead BornWise Chameleon Ted Y Two Fangs Jeff

The April ACE cruise and lunch will be on Saturday, April 7th. Destination: BAGDAD Meet up will start at 9:30 and the cruise will begin promptly at 10:00. Cruise meeting/launch point: Mobil/Dairy Queen travel stop in Wickenburg. Located on the north side of Wickenburg on the corner of Highway 93 and Vulture Mine Road. Food, fuel, restrooms available. Route is Hwy 93 to Hwy 89, up Yarnell Hill, through Peeples Valley and Kirkland to Bagdad. Mostly two-lane, lots of curves and nice scenery. Lunch Location: Copper Country Bar & Grill: LINKY Post up here if you’re in! IN: aenigma Lonnie67 Chameleon SixAddict (1) Shakti Vette (4 cars - 6 peeps) Jeff (2) Extender32 (2) SLAMMER Yuma Group (6 Vettes - 10 peeps) Sean (1) Drewstein (2) JustinG (2)