WALWA--AUGUST 22-23----2009

Well there we were, riding along in the sunshine,not a care, all having expectations of a great weekend. 8 riders ... 7 harleys and a red thing .. Bird, Webby,Grover,Eric, Stix,Finny,Dave and Viss.From the south, clouds started to build then the temperature dropped and by the time we got to Chiltern for lunch some big doop was complaining about the cold and had to stop in at Beechworth to buy a high viss orange top in size xxxl to keep warm. We all arrived at Walwa safe, Eric celebrated his arrival by digging a 180 wide trench in the pubs soft, slightly wet, back lawn, I knew road kings were good for something. Then we all settled in for a very warm and pleasant night. Leaving the next day it was fresh but still comfortable, there was a fog lifting and hanging just above the trees and as we cruised along the 100 ks of murray river valley it lifted and let in the sun . Pies were for lunch at Rutherglen, riders started to strip off the wet weather gear as they were getting too warm, beers at Katamatite, goodbyes were said and each went their own way home. I hope you all enjoyed the trip, I did.


BIRD

AUGUST.. SUNDAY RIDE... TOOBORAC

Sunday the 2nd was the first sunday in the month,clouds were gathering and the temperature was around 13, but even these conditions could not deter the hardy, or maybe it was the silly from turning up. Roll call saw Webby and his daughter, an ill Stix, Grover, Bird, Kel and 3 guests, Gilly and his partner Kelly, and Bill on his brand new ultra with the lot. Coffee at Nagambie then on to Tooborac Hotel near Heathcote. This little hotel has a long history, but in recent times has been open and closed due to hard times but now seems to be thriving, with very good meals and pleasant service to go with some new renovations. After lunch it was on the winding road to Seymour,onto the freeway to Longwood hotel,a bit of refreshments then the bumpy track to the Toolamba Hotel where more social activities were partaken in. Goodbyes were said and each went their own way home. All in all not a bad way to spend a sunday. Next months ride will be on Sunday the 6th. See you then.