Departure day

Well today is the day.... And it is pouring rain!!! Hopefully it will let up before noon?? Panniers are fully loaded and the appropriate water proof shield is covering them. I am carrying 40 +pounds and Bob is carrying 45 pounds. We know this is accurate because we weighed them! To be truthful, Bob is actually hauling my panniers and I his because my load is 5 pounds heavier. I didn't think the bit of clothing I am taking weighed that much!! Wish I could cycle today in my flip flops as I hate the thoughts of my new biking shoes getting wet! They take forever to dry. The phone just rang...it was the ride organizer Geoff to say that the plan has changed due to the heavy rain. As we were only headed to Poley the first day they will trailor us all...I'm not overly disapointed as there is no need to be soaked when you don't have to be! Should the rain fall during the trip we are prepared to ride regardless. Now I have the better part of the day to relax. First I will have to unload pannier to swap out cycling clothes with what I will be wearing for the evening!

The phone rang again at 11, and it was Geoff to say that we would be riding and meeting at the Hammond River Cafe at 3......so, here comes the adventure...bring it on!!