Monday 25 August 2014
Monday 18 August 2014
SADSAC: AGM 24 August
The weather was looking rather menacing as the members assembled in Sale for the pre-AGM ride.
As 10 am approached I was hoping for a quick departure but was delayed by George's last minute flat tyre. As we headed off the weather was almost a sprinkle. We had around ten riders, some have ridden from their homes in Sale but one, Denis, had come from further afield. I had planned to do around 30 km if the conditions behaved themselves. The route, however, did allow for track shortening if required. As it turned out that was the case and we ended up with around 20 km on the speedos by the end.
This meant that lunch was a bit early but after some procrastination the BBQ was lit and the midday meal was prepared. We did manage to get some extras for the lunch and meeting with Bridie and Graham, Phillip and Shirley and Betty joining us. Cathy was on hand to entertain them during the ride.
Once the gathering had eaten all they could, the desert table was still substantial, the official part of the day was commenced. The actual details will be covered in the minutes but the meeting was conducted in a pleasant atmosphere with many different views expressed. There were no significant changes to the fees or rules but some items were tidied up. The decision on the weekend away was less clear with three possibilities up for the vote. The most popular choice, Walhalla, was the only one without any plan. Shirley had put some time into Buchan and Dargo. With time running out a large number of phone calls will need to happen if the weekend is to happen at all. We might end up going to Buchan after all.
The assembled were very kind to myself and Ann and this made this difficult day much easier.
I advised that the blog will continue until the end of the year. Whether someone wishes to continue with it next year was uncertain.
The photos taken on the day were all at the meeting, I was somewhat preoccupied on the ride.
As 10 am approached I was hoping for a quick departure but was delayed by George's last minute flat tyre. As we headed off the weather was almost a sprinkle. We had around ten riders, some have ridden from their homes in Sale but one, Denis, had come from further afield. I had planned to do around 30 km if the conditions behaved themselves. The route, however, did allow for track shortening if required. As it turned out that was the case and we ended up with around 20 km on the speedos by the end.
This meant that lunch was a bit early but after some procrastination the BBQ was lit and the midday meal was prepared. We did manage to get some extras for the lunch and meeting with Bridie and Graham, Phillip and Shirley and Betty joining us. Cathy was on hand to entertain them during the ride.
Once the gathering had eaten all they could, the desert table was still substantial, the official part of the day was commenced. The actual details will be covered in the minutes but the meeting was conducted in a pleasant atmosphere with many different views expressed. There were no significant changes to the fees or rules but some items were tidied up. The decision on the weekend away was less clear with three possibilities up for the vote. The most popular choice, Walhalla, was the only one without any plan. Shirley had put some time into Buchan and Dargo. With time running out a large number of phone calls will need to happen if the weekend is to happen at all. We might end up going to Buchan after all.
The assembled were very kind to myself and Ann and this made this difficult day much easier.
I advised that the blog will continue until the end of the year. Whether someone wishes to continue with it next year was uncertain.
The photos taken on the day were all at the meeting, I was somewhat preoccupied on the ride.
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| Ann explaining herself |
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| Liz and Mini-Liz |
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| Last drinks |
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| Interesting reading |
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| More keen scholars |
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| It appears life is a blur for Cathy |
Wednesday 13 August 2014
Monday 4 August 2014
SADSAC: Woodside - Port Albert 10 August
I was not surprised that some of our riders were listed as missing at the Woodside Hall on Sunday as conditions that morning in the Sale area were not good. Even so we had 12.5 members take to the South Gippsland roads (Pickerings took turns in the backup). As I expected the weather was on it's way through Gippsland and by the time we arrived at the start the conditions had cleared up considerably. I did state that we had 12 members but I have to admit that Liz's friend Anthony was a visitor, although he has probably attended more rides than some members. One of the topics of interest at the start was the discussion between Ray and Ted as to who had the more desirable Ranger. One couple who presented at the start, but not to ride, was our faithful treasurer and lovely wife Betty who were out celebrating their 57th wedding anniversary. Hopefully they had a good day out.
Once we made it onto the ride the group quickly started enjoying themselves. We had not gone too far before the other part of the weather event quietened the mood slightly. The fresh westerly wind did slow the progress for most of the way to the lunch stop. While the weather did mostly behave itself, precipitation wise, we did have some activity, but fortunately we were at the only shelter enroute, Tarraville.
As the old pub at the Port is now a vacant lot the chip fanciers were accommodated at the establishment on the point. We recovered to the shelter shed by the ramp for lunch but some chose the outside dining as the sun was out.
The return trip was somewhat faster than the way out, particularly along Pound Road. While there was a run out of sorts towards the end most arrived back quite refreshed. By the time most had packed their bikes away the heavens opened and heavy rain and hail made us thankful we had not stuck to Sadsac speeds for the return.
Once we made it onto the ride the group quickly started enjoying themselves. We had not gone too far before the other part of the weather event quietened the mood slightly. The fresh westerly wind did slow the progress for most of the way to the lunch stop. While the weather did mostly behave itself, precipitation wise, we did have some activity, but fortunately we were at the only shelter enroute, Tarraville.
As the old pub at the Port is now a vacant lot the chip fanciers were accommodated at the establishment on the point. We recovered to the shelter shed by the ramp for lunch but some chose the outside dining as the sun was out.
The return trip was somewhat faster than the way out, particularly along Pound Road. While there was a run out of sorts towards the end most arrived back quite refreshed. By the time most had packed their bikes away the heavens opened and heavy rain and hail made us thankful we had not stuck to Sadsac speeds for the return.
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| Conditions were fine but cool |
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| Gents with thinking caps on |
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| It's great to be alive....again |
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| Port Albert group shot minus Ann |
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| Old Sale Road rest stop |
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| Flat bar boy racers |
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