Look at the size of our group. We're gaining on thirty riders taking to the street. (I gave up commenting on those who choose to ride sans their "colors." Suffice it to say they will be thoroughly "tongue lashed"
by the members.)
Our "parting of the ways" is simply to prevent our "tail-enders" from being lost.
The "rabbits" headed out under the lead of Ray. The "turtles" were under the rein of Pete.
Ray took off never to look back. If you didn't follow you were left in the "rabbit pellets."
The story goes that they cut through sites and "Cast Member" paths in an attempt to make us "turtles" think they covered a great distance.
Meanwhile, us "Turtles" enjoyed leisurely traversing the "hill and dale" at a relaxing 5.75 MPH average speed.
We enjoyed brief conversations with campers and mellowed out winding through the wooded lanes.
In essence, we took the time to "smell the roses."
Both groups just happened to meet at the Trading Post where the "rabbits" boasted of a 1.63 mile longer ride.
While at the Trading Post we noted that we were the only ones in front of the Post...
(Editor's note: Steve never left his bike unattended!)
After warding off all the snide remarks about our mileage difference, the "Turtles" moved out.
I'm sorry to report that one of our riders fell when one of her wheels dropped of the sidewalk edge. Once she caught the edge, Chris tried in vain to drive off the edge but to no avail. She tumbled onto the sidewalk and the wooden rail fence. She had a small cut to her left index finger but also dislocated the same finger middle knuckle. Being a nurse, she new what to do. She popped her knuckle back in place, taped the wound and went on with the ride. Fortunately her injuries were minor and we hope she'll be free of any soreness that tends to follow such a physical upset. Take care Chris. And yes, she was wearing her helmet.
Our group differences were not limited to our riding speed. Our lunch destination needed a show of hands count as well. Several wanted to head for the Fort Wilderness Lodge "Roaring Fork" for lunch. The rest opted to make their way to The Wave.
About the only thing our Fort Wilderness lunch group missed out on was a wonderfully warm welcome by our awesome Hostess, Betty at The Wave.
Darlene and Pat and Bob and Kay made it for lunch and we learned that Darlene and Buzz will be attending "Phone School.".
Cut them some slack. These iPhone things are complicated... and whoever heard of an
".....iPhone School Drop out!!!!????
(Yea, that's the quiet and reserved Dave waving!)
Everyone enjoyed a great meal and one of our members celebrated a Birthday.
Can you guess who?
I'll give you a hint. He's such a quiet and reserved member of our group......
Happy Birthday Duane!!! He says he's 27! (Read it backwards.)
We welcomed back several members as well as a couple new riders.
Duane and Kathy, Bill and Angela and Art and Sandy and Peggy.
Bill didn't ride today, he's a bit under the weather....
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He'll be fine, he needs some rest and lots of chicken soup! (We just have to make sure he only eats the Hershey Dark Chocolate bars with "Pa" written on them!)
After all he's got to get better by next week, he's scheduled to work five days in a row!
Be sure to welcome back "Just" Jack this Tuesday! We all wish Alice can be with you.
Isn't it almost time for another "Palm Tree Bikers" Social?
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