Noose's Report

Well, I have to say first, I DIDN'T GET LOST! Craig had turn by turn directions for me that were awesome.

The morning started off with a few "ifs" - mainly caused by the weather radar. But, we were up and ready and going to be on time (for once) and Goose called Egg as we passed Vandalia High School. Only hearing Goose's part of the conversation, I could tell Egg was surprised that we were on our way. Jeff told Craig he was riding (yes Goose was willing to get his bling dirty). By the time we got to Egg's, he had refreshed the radar screen and it looked better in the East - Egg said Dobo had already cancelled this morning, wasn't sure about anyone else. So we headed out. On the way Craig talked to Crilli and he wasn't going to make it (migraine got the best of him), he called Mthd and he didn't answer his phone and he wasn't sure about Big Tim.

We pull into Twin Towers and Egg said it could just be the two of the riding. We debated on me coming home or staying and taking pictures. Not knowing what the weather was really going to do, I decided to stay in case they needed help. A few minutes later - Big Tim pulled in - YEAH 3 of them. As we checked out Tim's new ride, Craig yelled Mthd is here! So after the usual hugs and kisses by everyone, they headed out.

Beautiful countryside, easy map to follow, guys road well. Egg and Mthd were great cheerleaders/motivators for Tim and Jeff. And, if you look at the pictures you will see Jeff and Tim out front. Not sure what happened, but Goose won a sign (lol).

Mother nature decided to be kind today - the temps never got to where they said, rain held off until everyone was warmed up, and I think the drizzle actually felt good. Egg, being Egg, said a few funnies today on the bike, which Jeff will always remember.

Ron had to head out to work Strawberry Festival, so Egg, Tim, Goose and I stopped to eat and tell a few jokes.

Lots of fun, and I am really happy with how Jeff rode today - he said it was one of the best rides he has ever had on his bike. Now he is sawing logs so he can watch Craig play tonight.

Obviously, blow-by-blow of the ride is in Egg's Blog, this is just the boring female side of the story :-)