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February 2012 Club News
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Frenchmans Bay BBQ
It was warm, but there were some very black clouds around as we
rode out to the meeting point for the afternoon ride. We were
down on numbers a little, but there were still around 20 on the
ride. Maybe the chance of rain and being close to Christmas
could have stopped a few.
There were a variety of bikes from old to new and both Honda
trikes. Stopping at Elleker for an ice-cream, we were met by
Ronnie and Antoinet. Geoff had ridden in from Denmark on a
beautifully restored 1966 Triumph Bonneville.
John and Jan then took us on a meandering ride to Frenchmans Bay
via Grassmere-Elleker Road and then through Robinson Estate.
As we rode down the hill towards Frenchmans the sky was black,
but the Bay was in sunshine, and looked spectacular. For a
change all the BBQ’s were working well.
A variety of beers, soft drinks, wine and coffee was brought out
to accompany the sizzling snaggers and steaks - very enjoyable.
We spent a while socialising before those clouds were starting
to look more menacing and it was decided to head for home.
We headed into a very light shower just before Albany and a few
spots after, but nothing like what I was expecting. A most
enjoyable afternoon. Thanks Andy for doing back-up duties.