Today's morning was very nice. There were only a few clouds in the sky and the sun was shining bright. That, of course, was going to change later in the afternoon. We were lucky enough to avoid rain during yesterday's ride although we noticed a change from clear to overcast sky as we rode through French River.
Heather and I went to the hall around 8 am for some breakfast. The choices consisted of toast, muffins, fruit cups, Timbits and so on. I especially enjoyed the strawberry-rhubarb fruit cup. We decided to go for a short ride in the morning to look for some towers. The ride lasted about 2 hours and we also stopped at Chapters in Sudbury to pick up a couple of magazines, and Canadian Tire to fuel up for the ride home. While at the gas station, we pulled up pretty much at the same time as Fred, who a couple of years taught Heather to ride, who was also at the rally. We were back at the campground just after noon. We spent the rest of the afternoon relaxing while the bike games were taking place in the background.
Resting after Sunday's ride.
At 5, we started making our way around the hall in anticipation of tonight's banquet which was happening in a big tent just outside the hall. The event was catered by a local company and the food selections included mashed potatoes, chicken, roast beef, perogies, caesar salad and cake for dessert.
The catering crew getting ready to serve the hungry bikers.
An award ceremony followed the delicious dinner. The ceremony was hosted by lovely Dorothy and included awards for winners of bike games, youngest and oldest riders, biggest club and others. Heather managed to win the youngest rider award while Fred, mentioned earlier, won the oldest rider award. Our table also swept the poker run award. Doug's wife Carol won $100 for a straight while I won $50 for getting the worst hand (a 9-high nothing). Having the worst luck finally paid off.
Dorothy with one of the many lucky winners.
The evening ended around a fire where most rally participants gathered after the banquet.
The fire.
SEASON STATS
Today's trip: 92 km - 57 miles
2009 to date: 6,404 km - 3,980 miles (75.3%)
2009 goal: 8,500 km - 5,282 miles
To obtain goal: 2,096 km - 1,302 miles
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