Post by Chris on Jul 9, 2017 21:22:51 GMT 10
The Shearwaters Branch is celebrating 23 years and it would be right if there wasn’t a ride.
I turned up at Tooradin not expecting to see anyone as the weather gods had been less than cooperative.
Helen was busy because there were three other groups all riding adventure bike which gave you a clue to how keen you needed to be to be riding. Dean, Ugo, Armando, Chris G. and our latest member Maureen decided it was the perfect day to be baptized on her first ride as a Ulysses member.
A windy cold day on greasy roads from morning rain made for challenging conditions even for seasoned riders. Maureen showed true grit and determination to overcome the challenge of making it to her first smoko at Loch.
With lots of support, encouragement and sound advice from her new fellow members we set out for Koo Wee Rup on roads that were drying quickly. Back down Mac’s Track to Lang Lang and back through Catani and Bayles before arrive at the pub at a time you could’ve set your watch by.
The thawing began with lunch before catching up with the throng that had gathered from far and wide for the reunion.
A special mention to Mick and Kitty, Keith and Cath for managing to get there today you are all inspirational to your fellow Shearwaters members. Of course there was the obligatory raffle with Maureen winning first prize but, I think she’d already had an earlier win that day.
We presented our former Presidents to their adoring fans before some had to start on their long journey back to a town that’s hard to pronounce.
If whoever is on the committee next year decides to give it another crack - we’ll do it all again around the 8th of July 2018.
Just noticed this will be my 50th post... whadaryoupta?
I turned up at Tooradin not expecting to see anyone as the weather gods had been less than cooperative.
Helen was busy because there were three other groups all riding adventure bike which gave you a clue to how keen you needed to be to be riding. Dean, Ugo, Armando, Chris G. and our latest member Maureen decided it was the perfect day to be baptized on her first ride as a Ulysses member.
A windy cold day on greasy roads from morning rain made for challenging conditions even for seasoned riders. Maureen showed true grit and determination to overcome the challenge of making it to her first smoko at Loch.
With lots of support, encouragement and sound advice from her new fellow members we set out for Koo Wee Rup on roads that were drying quickly. Back down Mac’s Track to Lang Lang and back through Catani and Bayles before arrive at the pub at a time you could’ve set your watch by.
The thawing began with lunch before catching up with the throng that had gathered from far and wide for the reunion.
A special mention to Mick and Kitty, Keith and Cath for managing to get there today you are all inspirational to your fellow Shearwaters members. Of course there was the obligatory raffle with Maureen winning first prize but, I think she’d already had an earlier win that day.
We presented our former Presidents to their adoring fans before some had to start on their long journey back to a town that’s hard to pronounce.
If whoever is on the committee next year decides to give it another crack - we’ll do it all again around the 8th of July 2018.
Just noticed this will be my 50th post... whadaryoupta?