I arrived some 15 minutes early to meet up with those few not going to Tassie. With blue skies and a forecast max of 34 degrees most of the day would be very pleasant.
It took some convincing but eventually all in attendance agreed that a run out to Crookwell would be the cooler and more interesting option. After a quick briefing and an explanation of corner markers and tail end charlie, we set off down the Federal Highway until Shingle Hill Way, Sutton Road and into Gunning for a morning tea stop at the Merino cafe.
It appeared as though everyone there had also gone on holidays as there was no one sitting inside and service was prompt and the stop enjoyable.
We then headed out for Crookwell via the Range Road and Kialla Roads and into another very quiet town with few people. After quick refreshments, loo break and a quick discussion it was agreed to by all that we try out the Gurrundah Road on the way back to Gunning.
On the return trip, and as to whether it was the heat I do not know, but all discipline went out the window and I guess that was my fault. As tail end charlie I got impatient with the pace thinking the numpty up front was
spoiling the day and I decided to round up everyone. I realised as I was overtaking those who were going to be corner markers that this would cause a world of confusion and I found I was quite beside myself as I kept rounding up each one. Then after going past the ride leader .... well what can I say ..... you guessed it... I got ahead of myself ... ah well so be it and I just enjoyed the ride, leaving the others to fathom things out for themselves.
The run down the Gurrundah Road was a mix of very wide freshly sealed road where wind farm construction trucks needed more width to access the sites and the rest were the old country lane style in various quality and width.
It was good to find a fresh road and we enjoyed the run into Breadalbane. From there it was another good run into Gunning for a final Coffee and chat before leaving.
I am not sure why other customers were so intrigued at our table. Yes, we were
having an interesting and somewhat heated discussion about the ride and my
behaviour, but in the end we got it all sorted and I, myself and me made up.
We all returned home somewhat weary and hot but with smiles on our faces, and no ill feelings about the behaviour on the day.
Cheers
from all of us
(aka Trevor McLeod - aided and abetted by the multiple personality gambit)
Ulysses Club, Canberra Branch Website
