Thursday, August 24, 2006

August 23rd C Group

Albert comes up trumps again - thanks for your report, Albert.

Our new man was Bill Parkhouse, who had previously rung me. Thanks for taking care of him. Shall we try Molesey again, post-refurbishment?

Brian


Having arrived at Molesey via the towpath from Weybridge at 10.30 I was informed by some chaps who were enjoying a snack on the front steps, that the place was closed for refurbishment and that another cyclist had already been and gone. The latter returned and introduced himself as Bill although he said his real name was Albert. I said we had one of each. He had arrived by van from London and I was about to lead him to a spot of lunch when we came across the rest of C group on the pavement some 100 yards away. There was John who was to lead us to The Old Plough at Stoke d'Abernon, Beryl with her new bike, Lynda, Helga, Carol, Bill H, Roger, Tom, Fuzz, Harold, Dave, Ron, Mark, me and the new Bill who left the ride when he remembered leaving his waterproofs in his van. We all had elevenses at a cafe near the main road, then pressed off to Summer Lane and the level crossing which came down suddenly leaving Harold, Fuzz and myself stranded. The others figured we had taken another route so did not wait. Fuzz peeled off and Harold led me on a route, which brought us out to the Hampton Court Road not too far from the Scilly Isles. We made our way over Arbrook Common arriving in Stoke Road via Fairmile Lane and had just started a pint when the rest of the group turned up. We had lunch under cover outside before departing for tea at Claygate. Sorry being unable to provide more gen on the ride. Hope Roger got home ok with his broken spoke. Pity the day centre did not inform their intentions when advised of our intending arrival -------------------------- Albert

Ron called on Derek after last week's ride - Derek is suffering from back strain after a domestic over-lift and using a stick at present. He hopes to try his bike again and be with us soon. Hub

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