We met at Atlanta Motor World under cool, (51 degrees), and cloudy skies. 5 bikes and 6 riders left at 10 AM as the sun was finally beginning to appear.

Rick led us down Old Milton Parkway into Gwinnett County then followed many side roads to take the scenic route to US 78 for a short break at Quick Trip.

It was an uneventful ride with the exception of discovering what appeared to be telephone wires hanging down in the middle of the road bringing us to a quick stop to find an opening for us to ride through. At least they were not power lines. John took over the lead at QT, with Sharon navigating, and we rode down US 78 to GA 11, past the fall festival in Monroe and ended up at the Blue Willow Inn. By the time we got there the temperature had risen to around 60 degrees but the wind made it feel a bit cooler. We were seated immediately as the Blue Willow was not very busy and enjoyed a great buffet lunch (thanks Doug for the coupons). After a return to the buffet for dessert we gathered in the parking lot for the return trip. Jason and Georges needed to make a quick return so they headed for I-20. Rick led the rest of us back to 120 where he headed home while John, Sharon, and Marty headed for Cobb County getting home around 3 PM. Great ride with a nasty headwind all the way home.