Dear Friends:

Lee and I want to re-institute a long-standing tradition (passed over last year because we were WAY too committed elsewhere) and hold a Ride-Swim-Eat Presidential (Emeritus) Party at our house in celebration of the 4^th of July AND TO RECOGNIZE THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHANDLER OTIS.  Yep, this really is a Chandler Appreciation Party, and long overdue, in my opinion, for a guy who does a great deal for the Club with not enough thanks.

There is good ride access from 6706 NW 18^th Avenue to the North and to Millhopper Road along NW 23^rd Avenue and NW 43^rd Street.  To the end of Millhopper and back is about 21 miles.  Drop off swim gear and a dish to pass, leave your motor vehicle here, and ride before swimming.  Our house is behind North Florida Regional, off Newberry Road between the Red Lobster and the Shell station.

We will provide a meat dish (Bono's wings are being discussed at present, but you never know 'til you get here).  Bring a side dish to pass (not a dessert).  A large specialized cake suitable to the occasion will be provided by the management.

Our pool is large and has an efficient filtration and sanitation system, so don't be shy about jumping in all sweaty from the ride (we do that all the time).  There are two functioning showers on-site if you are fastidious.

 BE SURE TO LET US KNOW YOU ARE COMING (what the ladies in white gloves call an RSVP) by 30 June at the latest so we can organize the food.  If you haven't RSVP'd  by the deadline you will not be able to get past the off-duty NTSA guards who will be securing the perimeter.

 See you then,

 George and Lee