Can you believe it !? It was 80+ in the afternoon and sunny all day....and it's only mid-March. We had a GREAT turnout. We ended up with a total of 15 bikes and 25 riders. Even the morning air was warm. A light jacket sufficed for the early hours and in the afternoon it was t-shirts and sunburned arms and faces.

We had three new bikes join the usual zoo crew along with a few of our more infrequent riders. We want to extend a very warm welcome to Fred and Celeste Wiles, Bob Czerniak, and Joan Hug (riding with Bill Sanders). We also picked up Sam and Joyce Foster at the Smith House. It is our hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and will be back to ride with us again.

From Atlanta Motor World we made our way up to the Smith House for lunch. Arriving in time to beat the crowds. The food was fantastic. You can't beat the Smith House for southern family style eatin'. Ham, roast, fried chicken, mashed taters, green beans, creamed corn, and a ton more. If you left there hungry it was your own fault.

After that great meal we did some ridin'. We headed out of Dahlonega into the mountains to see the beautiful north Georgia scenery and yes....to hit the twistys. The weather was great, the scenery was great, the fellowship was great. After our nice leisurely ride, we ended up in Helen, where we dismounted for a while to get some refreshment and do a little shopping. Finally, we hesitantly decided day was done and plotted our routes home.

All in all, it was a very satisfying day. Then again it left me wanting more more more. Hope to see everyone on the next ride ....in the wind.....

Attending:

Doug & Teresa Turco
Gary & Maria Kohl
Preston & Stephanie Howard
David & Josie Hughes
Gary II & Charity Kohl
Fred & Celeste Wiles (WELCOME)
Bill Sanders & Joan Hug (WELCOME)
Allen & Shirley Sales
Rick Cothran
Bob Czerniak (WELCOME)
Rick Campbell
Ray Rutledge
Mitch Argo
Steve Argo
Jim Hale
Sam & Joyce Foster (WELCOME)