Tuesday September 20th "Deer Me"

Barbara,Kathy,DaveB,and I left St.Peter's in a very light drizzle trying for one last ride before the MS Ride.After a short water break we started down Jackson Rd. where I was pounced on by a deer creating a trip to the hospital. End of ride.  The flies at Conte's will have to wait for someother day.

Friday September 16th "Mirror Lake"

Felt like the first fall ride with the temperature in the 50's,but the sun shined bright and made for good cycling weather.The ride was uneventful till we got to Browns Mills and there was JohnnyD waiting for us at LakehurstBlvd.,he took break with us and looks quite well and will try to join us on Tuesday.Congrats John on completeing your first century and enjoy the MS Ride next weekend.On our return to Southampton we were detoured to OngsHatRd.because of a bridge being out on Burrs MillRd. when we where over taken by a shiny olive drab motorcycle with sidecar ,very vintage looking,it was Duke.Duke met up with us at the finish,he looks great and his toy machine looks even better.Mirror Lake was beautiful,seems the angle of the sun has started to change already.Four of us rode today,Kathy,Carl,DaveN,and myself.I clocked 33.13 miles in 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Tuesday September 13th " The Return of Jukka"

Only six of us for this ride out of St.Peter's.Kathy(got it right with a K),Olga,the two Daves(B&N),Jukka returned from what he called a most wonderful trip home to Finland,and myself.Jukka was all smiles and very cheerful discussing his trip,he definitely enjoyed himself.We went to Conte's(where else do we go)via Vincetown and BigHillRd.. The weather was wonderful,sunny but not to hot,making it comfortable to ride through the fields,the bogs,and the woods.Kathy and DaveB took advantage of the many breakaways and were patient waiting for the leader to catch up.Unfortunatly Jukka's not the only one back,Conte's flies have returned to torment me but seem to leave everyone else alone or as someone stated "what flies?".In all we rode 39.37miles in a total time of 3 hours 39 minutes.Two deer crossed our path on FoxchaseRd. getting a little to close for comfort but raising our alertness.Barring my calf cramp it was a good ride after 11 days off,done with a good group. Jukka glad to have you back in the US of A,keep that smile beaming and spirits high.Now if I put rubbing alcohol on my legs when I get to Conte's can I get the flies drunk enough that I'll be able to swat them?Starting to feel like Elmer Fudd with the silly wabbit.

Friday September 2nd "Fourteen Rode Today"

Wow,fourteen today,the most we've had all year.There was Barbara,Cathy,ChrisT,Cindy,Fran,Nancy,Olga,Teri,and Yoli,then we had Alan,Carl,Ken,Mike(Nancy's son)and myself.The chatter behind me was great as everyone got their socializing in,at one point we were overtake by about a dozen B pace riders which made the view in my mirror fantastic.I want to welcome Teri and Mike to the group,hope you enjoyed the ride and will ride with us in the future.Had a deer run across the road in front of us and we interupted some turkey buzzards having a meal but other than that nothing special happened on the ride.Lots of talk about past and future rides,upbeat,good energy.As the MS ride approaches there's more talk about it,and everyone seems in shape to do it,you will all succeed.Spoke to Fran that we basicly only have two months left,then it's winter riding.Almost forgot,32.52miles in 3hours 22 minutes,most of you can add a mile for going the long way at CarranzaRd.Wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!