If the turnout for our Annual Polar Bear ride is any indication of the coming year, it is going to be a great year. Twenty four people turned out at Bugaboo Creek in Alpharetta on a "balmy" New Year's Day. I'm thinking we need to change the name of this ride, because for the third year in a row, it wasn't fit for Polar Bears...much too warm.

It was a little cool early in the day, but for January, temps in the mid 40's is not polar bear weather. But, no one is complaining because it makes for great riding weather...and after all, this is a motorcycle group.

Everyone met at Bugaboos. I think our group alone gave the restaurant about half of lunch time business for the day. We did our usual thing and strung a bunch of tables together and became one big happy family. Various discussions were carried on around the table as we ordered and waited for our food. And, as usual, once the food arrived the restaurant got a lot quieter.

After everyone had their fill we assembled in the parking lot for a group picture and some brief discussion of the upcoming year. The main topic being, "Where are we going to ride this year?". A few ideas were thrown out but overall, WE NEED SUGGESTIONS. In short time everyone headed towards home riding together in groups and splitting off as needed.

It looks like its gonna be a banner year for the chapter. Everyone needs to attend as many rides as you can. We are going to have some great rides, eat a lot of good food and have a lot of fun. You never know what you might miss!!

Attending:

Doug & Teresa Turco
Gary & Maria Kohl
Allen & Shirley Sales
Preston & Stephanie Howard
Gary & Charity Kohl (Eli & Faith)
Steve & Kay Argo
Mitch Argo
David Hughes
Henry Williams & Frances Cornett
Ray & Peggy Rutledge
Rick Cothran
Darren & Kim Smith with Jacob