We have a history of planning picnic and having either cold or wet weather...and sometimes both. This year we managed to break that trend and had a beautiful day for the picnic. Leaving home the temps were in the 60's with some overcast skies. By the time the grill was fired up it was pushing 80 and it was a bright sunny day.

This was a multi-chapter event. All the chapters in Georgia had been invited. Attendance was good with members of Cartersville, Fayetteville, and Stone Mountain joining us. Rick Campbell, president of the Cartersville chapter provided the grill and did most of the cooking. We had burgers and hotdogs, a great homemade pasta salad provided by Cindy Pierce, chips and dip, ice cold drinks and to finish it all off we had some Twinkies and Ding Dongs (most without filling). You can ask Maria about the Ding Dong with no filling.

After lunch Rick Campbell led a group on a ride through the northwest Georgia countryside. We went through Cartersville, up to Rome and back down to Red Top. It was a beautiful route and was very enjoyable and relaxing. The weather was great, not too hot and not too cool. A couple clouds floated by with a very slight threat of rain, but by the time we got back to Red Top it was once again bright and sunny.

After arriving back at the pavilion we just sat around and talked for a while. We renewed old acquaintances and make some new ones. We talked bikes, chapter business and just life in general. We cut up and laughed so hard it would bring tears to our eyes. It was a good time.

If you missed the picnic, we hope to see you in Macon. Memorial day weekend is going to be great. Make plans to be there. If you were there last year, you know it will be a memorable experience. Bubba Nogate will be there along with Fallen Angel and a host of other supporting characters.

Attending (Chapter 111):

Doug & Teresa Turco
Gary & Maria Kohl
Preston & Stephanie Howard
Allen & Shirley Sales
Chuck & Cindy Pierce
Steve Argo
Mitch Argo