4th Annual Back Roads for Backpacks Ride- Saturday, August 10th

[Cheese]

Kickstands up from Burger King on rt.102 in Derry (i93 exit 4) @ 7:00am. Quick stop at i95 and rt.101 @ 7:45am (meeting Kenn's group) and off to Maine. We'll stop in Portland to fuel up and hopefully meet Kerry just after 8:30am.

I'll be at Motorcycle Night tonight for anyone that wants to drop off a donation for Kerry there. The kids, teachers and parents really appreciate what Ruth and Kerry do for them. Having their backpacks delivered by a group of riders is just the icing on the cake. The picture below from last year shows the riders were pretty happy to help out too.

[Sheppo]

Cheese see you there

[SCRLT01]

! I will send you a link to donate online if that is easier.

Hey Kerry - I'm so sorry, but I won't be able to make it :-(. Can you send me the link, please?

[Cheese]

Hey Kerry - I'm so sorry, but I won't be able to make it :-(. Can you send me the link, please?

[Cheese]

1-Kerry
2-Tim
3-Johnny
4-Brendan
5-Cheese
6-Sheppo
7-Kenn
8-Eric
9-Terry


-Dave $
-Mike $
-Jesse $

C'mon NESR, let's show a small Elementary School in Maine that sport bike riders will step up to support a good cause.

[rsw81]

Bump for a great cause. Wish I could join you again this year Kerry, but it will have to wait until next year. For those of you who haven't been, it's a great day that will make you feel great about yourself and you get to ride your bike while you're at it! Can't wait for next year's ride. I'll do my best to be there.

[Sheppo]

I need to back out of this. Cheese and Kenn you got messages.

[Not Sure]

C'mon NESR, let's show a small Elementary School in Maine that sport bike riders will step up to support a good cause.

Plus one on this. You can easily donate online.

[JohnnyX-14]

Gino F. is in (4isEnough on BORn)

[jerseygirl]

Hey All! I am soooo excited to see many of you tomorrow. The weather looks gorgeous and I cleaned all the roads off for you today Ruth is also excited and look what I spied at her place yesterday:



That's 197 backpacks ready to be delivered tomorrow!

Let me know if you have any questions! Thanks all!

[Cheese]

Set your alarms riders:

Kickstands up from Burger King on rt.102 in Derry (i93 exit 4) @ 7:00am. Quick stop at i95 and rt.101 @ 7:45am (meeting Kenn's group) and off to Maine. We'll stop in Portland to fuel up and hopefully meet Kerry just after 8:30am.

[Kenn157]

Great Cheese see you tomorrow @8a. If anyone wants to also join in RT95 Hampton Toll service area on the right when you go through the toll.

[Kenn157]

Sweet ride today! Thanks Kerry for those great back roads. Always a good time on this ride. Presenting the boys and girls with the backpacks is always fun.
Really enjoyed the riders today. Cheese, NHBusa, Cyrus00, Tim, Kerry, Johnny X, Eric Baker all you other riders.
thanks for a great time!

[Cheese]

I'm still feeling great from seeing the looks on those kids, parents and teachers faces as we rode in to their school yard. It was very rewarding so a big thanks to Kerry and Ruth for yet another opportunity to be a part of making a difference in so many lives. Not to mention the planning that went into this event and for hosting the riders that attended.

Complimentary coffee and donuts during registration
Back road tour through Maine
Dropping off back packs full of school supplies at Hiram Elementary School
Meet and greet with many thankful youngsters and their parents including one lil' gentleman with LOUD pipes, one who had me sign his hat, one that totally ratted me out for stealing a few bites from Kerry's cookie and little Cody that handed me a thank you card.
Photo opportunities with some REALLY excited kids
Complimentary snacks and drinks
Another tour of different back roads winding through ponds and lakes back to Ruth's
Complimentary BBQ at the end of the ride with gifts for the riders

Thanks to Terry for joining me at Burger King, Eric and Kenn for tagging along at the Hampton Tolls and Cyrus00, Tim and Johnny X for meeting up at Ruth's. The only regret I have is that out of this NESR family of over 4000 members only 7 stepped up to help a fellow NESR member out. Please consider joining or donating next year as I know my fellow NESR members can be more generous than what we showed today.

[Not Sure]

Rob, does the 7 include online donators? I'm hoping not.

[Cheese]

Rob, does the 7 include online donators? I'm hoping not.

What I overheard was, "a couple" but again, for a family this large that's rather disappointing.

[Eric Baker]

Great ride. Perfect weather. It was very rewarding seeing the looks on those kid's faces, as well as their parents and teachers. Makes it all worth it. Thanks Kerry for organizing this.

[NHBusa]

Wirelessly posted

Great time for a great cause! Big thank you to all involved!

[cyrusOO]

Another great time this year. Looking forward to seeing some of the pictures that Mary took. Thanks again to Kerry and Ruth for getting this going and to all the riders.

[cyrusOO]

I just got the thank you cards in the mail from the kids. A great way to remember a good ride for a great cause.

[Kenn157]

I just got the thank you cards in the mail from the kids. A great way to remember a good ride for a great cause.

Me too! You're welcome kids!

[Eric Baker]

Yeah I meant to post up. I got my thank you package on Thursday. Made it all the more worth it!

[Cheese]

Hand written and illustrated thank you cards from the kids was a very nice touch Kerry!

[Sheppo]

Kerry, thank you for including me in the thank you letter mailing. I received one too, despite the last minute being unable to attend.