Ladies and gentlemen, here’s our 24th Annual MMOC ride information, courtesy of the Three Musketeers. We be: Yours truly, fellow Past President Terry Blumenthal and esteemed vintner and Honorary Member Phil Ponzo. Terry did most of the leg work, I added a pinch of salt and Phil a splash of Chianti and dash of rosemary. We hope you enjoy the flavor of our off-the-beaten-path back country journey.

Terry has reserved 20 rooms at each hotel, 5 of which are King and the remaining 15, Double Queens. Each establishment has a 1 month cutoff for the guaranteed rates and room availability and a 72 hour cancellation clause. All bookings are under “MMOC Group Reservations”.

We begin our ride, eat, drink and be merry expedition with a meet and greet social evening Sunday, July 9, 2017 at the Best Western Dry Creek Inn, 198 Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg, Ca. 95448. 707 433 0300. Their check in time is 1500hrs. All rooms are $139.00 plus tax.

Monday, July 10 we’re in the wind for the Clarion Hotel Humboldt Bay, 2223 4th St., Eureka, Ca. 95501. 707 442 3261. All rooms $94.99 plus tax.

Tuesday, July 11 lodging: Hampton Inn and Suites, 520 Adobe Rd., Red Bluff, Ca. 96086. 530 529 4178. All rooms $109.00 plus tax.

Wednesday, July 12: Comfort Suites, 800 Mesa Dr., Fernley, Nv. 89408. 775 980 6514. All rooms $91.00 plus tax.

Thursday, July 13: Aladdin Inn, 14260 Mono Way, Sonora, Ca. 95370. 209 533 4971. $90.00 plus tax for King, $94.00 plus tax for Double Queen.

Friday, July 14: Best Western Plus, 375 Leavesley Rd., Gilroy, Ca. 95020. 408 848 5144. All rooms $149.00 plus tax.

As is our custom, we will once again form into our successful two group format, Touring and Sport Touring. Again, we’re looking for two dedicated chase vehicles; all riders will be asked for a $30.00 toke to defray their gas guzzler propensity. Daily start times will vary dependent on weather, route and mileage, but you must be fueled up before departure. There should not be a drop of rain, perhaps one foggy morning and heat management may be necessary in 2 areas, dictating earlier departure times. Sound off if you’re joining us, and where.

For now, I remain His Own Self, Dennis M. Brown at hos6350@sbcglobal.net