Tuesday, May 21, 2013

CLUB RIDE TO ADELONG SUNDAY 5th MAY


The crew gathered at Servo Nichols with the sun shining and looking forward to a great day. It was great to see David Robinson along for a ride as I had not caught up with him for such a long time. The usual banter, tales and laughter was shared around prior to our 0930 start.

Chas gave a detailed description of the route that we would take then asked if all knew the way. Poor Kris said no so we said to her not to worry we will look after you. So it was off to the Terra Cotta Café in Harden/Murramburrah for the first coffee break. Our arrival was timed nicely as they were just opening up the café. Trevor and Chas couldn’t resist the Vanilla Slice (it was great) while others partook of various delights.

From there it was off to Wallendbeen then via the Old Gundagai Road to Coolac, a very pleasant piece of country road. Coolac saw us straight down the highway through Gundagai to the turn off at Tumblong. Then it was onto Adelong.

Ian helps Peter out with a difficulty
Lunch was at the Pub with Ian sweet talking the lady host to deliver personalized service. Mind you Peter Arday got twice his money’s worth for lunch as you can see from the enclosed photos. Peter decided that if he ate the lot Suzanne might think him a glutton. 


"You know Pete - this is fine bacon"


However the attached picture shows Ian voluntarily come to his aid in devouring the remainder. Actually Sally it was only the bacon rasher (he he). Richard told us a joke of how to order food in a Chinese restaurant by either using the Name of the food or the Number on the menu. Too long to explain here but it brought the group down with much laughter.

Departing Adelong we went to Tumut then out along the Wee Jasper Road turning off to Brungle, here we followed the road alongside the river while manoeuvring between the sheep and cattle agisting along the roadside. Dumb Arse sheep so unpredictable and poo everywhere, the cow pats weren’t too wet just the same. Along this road to nowhere oops I mean Coolac we came across Mr. Plod, most unusual for this part of the country. Still we were all behaving as responsible Ulyssians.

At Coolac we hit the highway to Jugiong for afternoon tea, however they were holding a horse gymkhana of some description and the place was packed out so with only 130k,s to go we all said farewell and hit the road home arriving at a good hour in the afternoon before dusk.

Great ride and great company with lots of laughs along the way. 

The crew were:
  • Peter Arday 
  • Richard Hay 
  • Mick Beltrame 
  • David Robinson 
  • Michael Winters 
  • Trevor McLeod 
  • Ian Paterson 
  • Kris Ward 
  • Chas Towie