Circle the swamp…

Before or after a U-Turn?

Well as this is my first attempt at a ride breakdown and report I will give it the ole” navy try.  This was a great ride with beautiful weather and great BBQ. 

Muster was at 0730 and most all of the gang was there early.  Yes, I said early.  It was a momentous occasion and a sign of the day to come.  After a nice leisurely breakfast at the usual Burger King we debated over the chill in the air and most wrapped up and headed north.  It was a very nice ride with the morning sun cresting the Florida intercoastals’ wetlands just before you reach Georgia. Nice to be alive! 

We arrived in Kingsland just as the event was sending out riders. We waited our turn and were able to spend some time visiting with the Georgia brothers prior to heading out. By the way, I’m working a 3 and a jack at this point so it isn’t looking good.  So out we go. 

Where is the swamp?

First let me say I am not the biggest GPS fan in the world and Brenda isn’t the best map reader.  However, between her and hammer lets just say that it was “interesting at each turn in the road.  If I am not mistaken, I’m sure I heard the term “u-turn directed at hammer more that once.  With Brenda holding the map in my face as I drove, Heat had his signal blinking one way , hammer’s the other way and the rest of us just following it was a sight to behold as we all made our ” practice u-turns for better driving” as Hammer put it. So the “practice” continued till the last stop and we’re all better drivers for it. Thanks Hammer. 

Maps? We don't need no stinking maps!

Hammer/Weeble and Kabar up front, Bull and Heat, myself/DragonLady and Mick, with Hotrod and Pipes playing TG.  As we rode along and settled in for a stretched Heat commenced the game known to us as “Dodge Heats Debris”.  You see, prior to this leg we had spoken together at some length about Ka-bar’s unsecured items leaving his person during a past ride and how important it is to ensure you and your bike are ready to roll.  Well, not Heat. Picture this… Heat’s port side saddlebag flops open and those of us in the back begin the game, as items ceremoniously depart his saddlebag and fly at or past us. Begin the chaos…lol! as we began to break ranks to head back to try to find all his items.    It was funny to say the least. We did manage to find all the items and continue on.  This is good for at least a few months of poking fun at Heat so enjoy. 

Are you talking to me?

If you we unable to attend this weekend you know you were missed and there is a spot reserved for you at all times.  God bless everyone and be safe this week!