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- November 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA
- November 29, 2025 | 3:00 PM625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA
- December 7, 2025 | 3:00 PM414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA
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- It's just an Ugly Rumor
What it is we will examine later. First the all-important stats, 110 miles, 7 Sandies and we ate at the Outpost. Yes Rose, that Outpost of local Motorcycle fame. Today it is known as the Oar House. You would not recognize the place, it is completely different. Food was good Staff outstanding. Jim and Anne W liked it. Oh I didn’t mention that Jim and Anne rode with us. Yep and it was simply outstanding to have them with us. It has been way too long for them Riding with us. Now we also had Sandy S along which always ups the weird quotient . The ride over was outstanding, weather perfect in the mid 70’s. Gotta thank JoeJoe for outstanding Sheepdoging . Now for that ugly rumor that usually when I lead a ride I bring on rain. Okay so it rained today but it is a coincidence. So weather folks said no rain and then it rained . I realize that seems to happen a lot on my rides lately . But again I think it’s just coindence not some punishment from the Road Gods for some transgression.. In spite of the rain it was great Sandie Ride, good food and most of all great friends. Reminder Next Sunday is Toys For Tots 9 am GTD. Lets ride together to The Harley Shop.
- "54"
No, its not “Car 54 WERE ARE YOU”? If you can remember that chestnut you are just plain Old. No excuses you are Ancient, still hanging in there and Riding but… . Actually, that my fellow swamp butt Sandies was today’s ride temperature riding on 285. Speaking of riding we had 11 Sandies , that my fellow travelers is great number of Sandies. A little soap box’en, a lot of the OG clubs aren’t even around, we can still put 11 Riders on the road ? That is pretty damn good adding that to 45 years of being around makes us doing something right. Okay back on the Food Journey oh which we did 151 miles. That number is a Certifiable Can-Am Mileage Count which make it Super Duper Accurate and better than all others. By the way some of you Sandies are also Certifiable, which is scary as hell. The surprise of the day Gregg L joined us, on a Spyder. Before you get all a flutter, Greg’s BMW is the Bike Hospital. Jackie graciously loaned Gregg her Ride. Jackie has had the ride a couple of years and is a regular rider. I’m sure we will have a picture or two for proof. First the good news, well maybe not that good, I guess it’s like okay news. Tim ( The Bishop) W has returned, not in handcuffs on Con Air, which we expected. Tim has returned from Sicily, voluntarily I might again add. Seriously, which means not at all, Tim takes really good photographs. Tim’s photos of Church’s are just fantastic. Good to have Tim back with us . Tony G ’s S2S, that is Sea to Sky, in Can-Am speak, was the subject of a photo session. Seems some folks wanted to have their picture taken next to that good look’n ride. Tony let them and didn’t even charge, if it was a pony there would be a fee. Bobby B can be a real butt head. So I tell him of our plans for this cruise Sam and I are going on. I casually mention I made plane reservations for later in the afternoon after debarking. Bobby slowly shakes his head, “What” ? Bobby then says ”You know you have just doomed your trip home don’t you” ?. Then leaves the conversation, What the hell, don’t leave me hanging damnit. Fill the prophecy why don’t you . JoeJoe was busy taking pictures , remarked his SD card was full. You see JoeJoe uses a digital camera not a IPhone. Well there must be 10,000 plus Sandie pictures on that card. It must be an incredible Sandie history depositary . Should be a great look at. Chief Joined us today and its always great to have Chief’s company on a Sandie ride. Joe and Melany W took time from their hectic Travel schedule and enjoyed todays beautiful ride. It was a super day to just be on a motorcycle the Road, the Food and the best the Sandies
- Volunteer Course Marshals – SRI-Tri 2025
Six Sandies volunteered at the annual Santa Rosa Island Triathlon. Three were on two wheels and served as Volunteer Course Marshals and three were there supporting the community and club. There were no judges to transport this year, and the event was sold out. There seemed to be a bit more traffic this year, and our three Sandie Marshals had to work extra to keep riders moving to the right (passing on the left only) and keep vehicular traffic from bunching up an ruining their ride. Most participants were smiling through the pain and enduring one heck of a breeze as they rode out across the island. I clocked us at 137 miles , which was (more than) a few trips back and forth on the 13-mile course. This was our first year without M2 Sensei coordinating and he is sorely missed. JoeJoe , Munchkin , and I ran the course while the Cat Herder , Sam E , and Ace kept watch. After all was said and done, we rode over to Navarre Beach for breakfast at Andy D’s.
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- Newsletters | Sand Dollar M/C
Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club's Monthly Newsletters. Club Newsletters November 2025 View August 2025 View October 2025 View July 2025 View September 2025 View June 2025 View Contact the Club Secretary if you are looking for older Newsletters. View More
- Club Members | Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club
Listing of all of the active and honorary Sandies. The Sandies Sam E A.K.A. Sam Joined: December 1, 1980 Club Miles: 231730 2026 Sandie The Dark Prince A.K.A. Tim Joined: September 22, 2002 Club Miles: 63280 2026 Sandie Rocketman A.K.A. Lee Joined: May 22, 2005 Club Miles: 23356 Lifetime Sandie Sir Robert A.K.A. Robert Joined: September 21, 2008 Club Miles: 78232 2026 Sandie Waldo A.K.A. Bobby Joined: December 22, 2012 Club Miles: 47477 2026 Sandie Jim W A.K.A. James Joined: March 10, 2015 Club Miles: 41775 2025 Sandie Dawn M A.K.A. Dawn Joined: December 31, 2023 Club Miles: 5023 2026 Sandie Ken C A.K.A. Ken Joined: May 24, 2025 Club Miles: 898 2026 Sandie Doc Pat A.K.A. Pat Joined: December 31, 2010 Club Miles: 0 Honorary Sandie Ms. Betty A.K.A. Betty Joined: May 3, 2015 Club Miles: 0 Honorary Sandie Chief Cat Herder A.K.A. George Joined: February 12, 1981 Club Miles: 250665 2026 Sandie Animal A.K.A. Will Joined: June 22, 2003 Club Miles: 39523 Lifetime Sandie Wheet A.K.A. Fred Joined: October 15, 2005 Club Miles: 25524 Lifetime Sandie Miz Edna A.K.A. Edna Joined: December 31, 2010 Club Miles: 25705 2026 Sandie Tim M A.K.A. Tim Joined: August 31, 2013 Club Miles: 3951 2026 Sandie Howard W A.K.A. Howard Joined: November 5, 2016 Club Miles: 4762 2026 Sandie Dennis O A.K.A. Dennis Joined: December 31, 2023 Club Miles: 3087 2025 Sandie SpectreSteve A.K.A. Steve Joined: November 26, 2000 Club Miles: 127313 Honorary Sandie CarolAnn D A.K.A. CarolAnn Joined: March 6, 2011 Club Miles: 25538 Honorary Sandie GQ A.K.A. Tommy Joined: December 31, 1988 Club Miles: 69268 2025 Sandie Cool Hand A.K.A. Chris Joined: August 22, 2004 Club Miles: 64086 Lifetime Sandie Judge A.K.A. Laura Joined: April 22, 2007 Club Miles: 4475 2025 Sandie Munchkin A.K.A. David Joined: December 31, 2010 Club Miles: 114375 2025 Sandie Christina S A.K.A. Christina Joined: February 9, 2014 Club Miles: 8864 2025 Sandie Ace A.K.A. Tony Joined: December 31, 2023 Club Miles: 16598 2025 Sandie Joe W A.K.A. Joe Joined: December 31, 2023 Club Miles: 6620 2025 Sandie the Captain A.K.A. Jerry Joined: February 29, 2004 Club Miles: 113050 Honorary Sandie Dale K A.K.A. Dale Joined: May 31, 2014 Club Miles: 0 Honorary Sandie JoeJoe A.K.A. Joe Joined: October 24, 1999 Club Miles: 217663 2026 Sandie Tina G A.K.A. Tina Joined: October 17, 2004 Club Miles: 53588 Lifetime Sandie MacRocket A.K.A. David Joined: May 26, 2007 Club Miles: 58834 2025 Sandie Sandy S A.K.A. Sandy Joined: February 16, 2014 Club Miles: 43404 2025 Sandie Greg L A.K.A. Greg Joined: March 16, 2015 Club Miles: 10738 2026 Sandie Annie W A.K.A. Annie Joined: December 31, 2023 Club Miles: 7965 2025 Sandie Mark S A.K.A. Mark Joined: December 31, 2023 Club Miles: 9886 2025 Sandie Brenda L A.K.A. Brenda Joined: December 31, 2010 Club Miles: 0 Honorary Sandie Wayne P A.K.A. Wayne Joined: May 31, 2014 Club Miles: 0 Honorary Sandie
- Motorcycle Rides & Events | Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club
Motorcycle rides and events that are of interest to club members and other riders in NWFL. RIDES AND EVENTS In the interest of the participant's safety, any ride or event may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club strives to announce, at least six (6) hours before the scheduled start-time, if there is a cancellation due to adverse weather conditions. Except in cases of bona fide Force Majeure, cancellations shall be made by the Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club at its sole discretion. Notifications are typically disseminated through the website event calendar, but may vary based on who the designated ride lead is for the event. Be sure to check back here often, especially before leaving to go meet up for an event. SDMC Standard Ride Policy: - Helmets are mandatory - Alcohol is prohibited until the ride ends. It is highly suggested that all riders and passengers wear clothing appropriate for safe motorcycling. The Sand Dollar Motorcycle Club welcomes friends, family, and members of the public to join on most of rides. Guests are limited to no more than two rides with the club. A lot of work goes into planning and preparing for group rides. We are happy that so many people have enjoyed riding with us over the years. If you are participating in your third ride with the club as a guest, we ask that you join the club as a member. Join us and help make memorable rides for everyone to enjoy. October 2025 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 6:00 AM SRI TRI - Draftbusters 2025 +1 more 5 9:00 AM Business Meeting (2025) +1 more 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7:00 AM Breakfast Ride Ride +1 more 13 14 15 16 17 18 8:00 AM Creamery Ride +1 more 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Not seeing a ride that fits your Schedule? Try a self guided tour! Tours Multiple Dates Sun, Oct 05 Business Meeting (2025) / Learn more Oct 05, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sun, Oct 12 Breakfast Ride Ride / Learn more Oct 12, 2025, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA Motorcycle ride - Let's get breakfast together! Sat, Oct 18 Creamery Ride / Learn more Oct 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA There will definitely be treats! Multiple Dates Sun, Nov 09 Business Meeting (2025) / Learn more Nov 09, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Sat, Nov 15 Huggin Molly's / Learn more Nov 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Fort Walton Beach, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA Huggin’ Molly’s® restaurant takes you back to the days when life seemed simpler. From the checkered floors to an authentic 1950s soda fountain, Molly’s is the perfect place to stop for tasty treats and timeless eats. Multiple Dates Sun, Dec 07 Business Meeting (2025) / Learn more Dec 07, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Golden Corral Buffet & Grill, 414A Mary Esther Cut Off NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA Members Only - If you are not a member, expect to pay membership dues before the meeting starts. A ride typically follows Multiple Dates Tue, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Learn more Dec 30, 2025, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA The official last ride of the year for long distance riders. Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 09 Annual Ride to Work Day / Learn more Jun 09, 2026, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Wherever you are! Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience. Multiple Dates Wed, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Learn more Dec 30, 2026, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA The official last ride of the year for long distance riders. Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 08 Annual Ride to Work Day / Learn more Jun 08, 2027, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Wherever you are! Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience. Multiple Dates Thu, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Learn more Dec 30, 2027, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA The official last ride of the year for long distance riders. Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 13 Annual Ride to Work Day / Learn more Jun 13, 2028, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Wherever you are! Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience. Multiple Dates Sat, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Learn more Dec 30, 2028, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA The official last ride of the year for long distance riders. Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 12 Annual Ride to Work Day / Learn more Jun 12, 2029, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Wherever you are! Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience. Multiple Dates Sun, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Learn more Dec 30, 2029, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA The official last ride of the year for long distance riders. Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 11 Annual Ride to Work Day / Learn more Jun 11, 2030, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Wherever you are! Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience. Multiple Dates Mon, Dec 30 IBF - Annual Last Ride of the Year / Learn more Dec 30, 2030, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Good Things Donuts, 625 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA The official last ride of the year for long distance riders. Multiple Dates Tue, Jun 10 Annual Ride to Work Day / Learn more Jun 10, 2031, 12:00 AM – 11:59 PM Wherever you are! Show the world that motorcycles and scooters are great for everyday transportation! On Ride to Work Day, ride your motorcycle or scooter to commute, shop/run errands, or simply to enjoy the experience. Load More
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- Toys 4 totsIn General Discussion·November 19, 20231410
- AMA's Roadside Assistance is changing (again)In Cycles and Gear·June 5, 2025For those that don't check their email often, or keep up with motorcycling news, the American Motorcyclist Association has changed vendors they use for roadside assistance. We now much pre-register our bikes (up to five) with the normal membership. What if I want to be covered in my car, truck, RV, etc. just like I was before? There is an option to pay an additional $50 a year for Roadside Assistance Plus. This also exempts you from the auto-renewal requirement or purchase a three-year membership. But what about those of us who are AMA Life Members? AMA Life Members who pay the $29 annual fee to upgrade to AMA Life Member Plus receive all the benefits of Roadside Assistance Plus.Roadside Assistance Plus is an included benefit in the AMA Life Member Plus program. . Covered vehicles must be registered. Check your email to make sure you are one of the ones grandfathered in. Here's the message I received Eligible for Roadside Assistance? AMA members in good standing who participate in AMA's membership auto-renew program, are primary family membership members, or 3-Year membership members. If you are a valued AMA Life Member, you are able to upgrade to Life Member Plus and become eligible to enroll in Roadside Assistance. What's Covered? Motorcycles. Motorcycle-only coverage includes three service calls a year for enrolled motorcycles. Coverage is limited to a total of five motorcycles. Motorcycles must be registered to receive roadside assistance. Upgrade Roadside Coverage - Add a Car, Truck, or RV You need to purchase Roadside Assistance Plus! Upgrade to Roadside Assistance Plus for $50 by calling AMA Member Services M-F, 8:30a-5p Eastern: 1-800-262-5646 Roadside Assistance Plus includes three service calls a year for up to five registered vehicles. Roadside Assistance Plus does not cover commercial vehicles or commercial trailers. Vehicles must be registered to receive roadside assistance. Roadside Assistance Plus is included with the purchase of an AMA Life Member Plus membership. In order to enroll and have vehicles covered by roadside assistance, vehicles must be registered using their form. You can read the general information about the changes to AMA's Roadside Assistance on their website.1013
- Garmin Zumo XT2 Syncing then Restarting - endless loopIn Cycles and Gear·November 27, 2024After a hotel room update on the road, I ended up with an XT2 that would restart every five minutes. I was convinced it was related to the FW, and Garmin just needed to push an update or let me roll back the update to fix the issue. Took a week of troubleshooting, and a lot of back and forth with Garmin Support. They we just about to send me an RMA number (return material authorization) when I got last ditch instructions on how to reset the Bluetooth connection. I'm not going to lie, everything listed was something I had already done. However, it got me to thinking that maybe my issue wasn't with the device itself, it had to do with how the Tread App interfaces, Android (Apple could have the same issue to be honest) Bluetooth prioritization, setting conflicts, or just strange bugs that hide in code.... So the inner Test Engineer in me came out to troubleshoot. Here are the steps that resolved my issue. I have an Pixel 8 Pro phone, so you will have to adapt to your own device if you are having a similar issue. Remove the Tread App from your Phone 1. Open the app properties 2. Force Stop the App 3. Delete the Cache 4. Delete the data stored in memory 5. Uninstall Tread from your Phone Unpair your Zumo XT2 from your Phone 1. On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and select the Zumo XT2. Then select "Forget". 2. On the Zumo, go to Settings > Phone> then Forget or Unpair Restart Both Devices 1. Long press the power button on your Zumo XT2, unit it turns itself off and back on again 2. Hold the Power Button on your phone, then select Restart (note, in general restart is always preferred if you want to clear RAM) Reconnect Both Devices 1. On your phone, open the App store, search for Tread (by Garmin), then select install. 2. Once installation completes, open and sign into your account. 3. On the Zumo XT2, enter your country and language. When prompted, select to pair to a phone. A QR code is displayed on half the screen. 4. Open the Tread app on your phone and select add device. The app will search for an try to pair with your device. Follow the prompts. • Alternate Method 1: Scan the QA code with your phone, follow the prompts • Alternate Method 2: Open Bluetooth settings and search for a new device (make sure the Zumo XT2 is trying to pair with Tread), add the Device. 5. On your Zumo XT2, make sure you phone paired with the device and it is now connected. Fix your Settings 1. DO NOT enable Explore. • Note: You will not be able to save and manage routes, rides, waypoints, tracks, or collections from your phone. It stinks, but there is a known conflict with Garmin Explore, the Tread App, and your Zumo XT2 that causes the endless synchronizing and restarting loop. 2. Enable Notifications through the Zumo XT2 to your phone. 3. Allow the Phone to share notifications with the Zumo XT2. 4. Add Emergency Contacts if you wish to use this service. I hope this helps someone out there. If nothing else, yes the XT2 is worth it. You can't use Basecamp, or manage your info off device. Yes, it was advertised to be stored on the cloud and all kinds of great things. It no longer works the way it was originally intended. As long as you do not enable cloud storage with Garmin Explore everything else will work. Traffic, weather, music, point to point navigation, and even some crude route planning.20143










