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Riders started arriving and at about
9.25, there didn't seem to be too many to start the ride, but there was
a reason for this too, the others were at a different Maccas. It turns
out that the Maccas for the meeting point should have been classified as
McGraths Hill or Mulgrave and not Rouse Hill. We received a phone call
from Mark who was at the other Maccas via hubby who luckily I had phoned
to tell to answer my mobile and was able to tell Mark where we were and
also ring the phone I had contacted him on to let us know they were on
there way.
Boy, what a start to the ride, and yep,
you guessed it, it gets even better.
We grouped together for the obligatory
chat at the beginning of the ride. Unfortunately, not a lot had
actually done the ride to Wisemans Ferry before and were unfamiliar with
the area, so we opted out of the usual corner markers and decided to
start with keeping the next rider in our sites. We had the ride route
and although it sounded easy enough (probably too easy), it didn't end
up that way.
Me, I was tail end Charlene, and we had
an honorary ride leader, who we were grateful had accepted this role.
We all started off with me coming up the rear. Reaching Kurmond Road,
there was a rider pulled over to the left which meant great, things are
working and so we followed. Moseying along at the rear of the pack I
followed along and thought to myself, this isn't the way we were
supposed to go. Alas, we had gone a different way. Continuing on, or
for me, following on, we ended up on the right road towards Sackville
only to have someone do a left hand turn when they wern't supposed to.
I pulled over and the person in front chased him. I waited at the end
of West Portland Road and Sackville Road. I was watching for them tio
come back when I saw a rider coming, then another one. Low and behold,
it was the original group. I had managed to get myself in front of the
original group which was minus something, the honorary ride leader rider
and some of his entourage (no names mentioned).
The main body of the group, waited at the
Sackville Ferry for them to arrive, but they didn't turn up. They had
apparently gone via Portland and were waiting for us at the wrong
ferry. Once we established contact with them via mobile, we headed on
our way, and arranged with them to meet up with us at Wisemans. They
arrived about 35 minutes after we got there.
There was much laughter about the whole
thing, and I am so glad that everyone had such a great sense of humour.
I count myself lucky that hubby wasn't on the ride, as he would have
blown his top (he's not known for liking anything less than well
organised or structured - and for those who know him, will completely
understand).
Whilst we were having lunch and listening
to the live music, our Northern Stars turned up. It was great to see
and catch up with them and they will be pleased to know that the singer
wasn't a patch on our Deb.
Lucky for me, of all our groups that got
separated, we didn't actually lose anyone. We all managed to get to
Wisemans Ferry for a great lunch with some great company.
I also wanted to let you guys know, that
the next ride date will be changing. It will not be on the first Sunday
but the second Sunday of August. Our GRO Racers will be racing on that
day and changing the day will allow them to join us for the monthly ride
and for some of us to brave the cold at Wakefield park to support them
as well.
Take Care everyone, and thank you so much
for today.
Trish
President / Girls Ride Out |
