Stephen asked me to take the ride as Bob would have lead but was having hip operations.We wish him all the best and understand one hip has been done. We look forward to him taking rides again in the not too distant future.
We left Leatherhead-18 of us in icy cold but beautiful conditions,soon entering Mill Lane and followed the path adjacent to the railway then byroads and path to River Lane.Here both Stephen and myself were brought down by ice, fortunately with minor injury only we believe.
Onwards to Fetcham where the police were controlling a diversion but we were able to continue on our intended route which was the Glade to Bookham Station via the common.Road riding thereon to the end of Orestan Lane Effingham and on to the new Sustrans path to East Horsley.
At the low roofed tunnel Will kindly took a picture, The tunnel was obscured by the number of us but I hope we are recognisable as I have not named us all.On leaving the path at the East Horsley butchers shop we were warned by men humping carcasses into the shop of ice just as we were reaching the road.However the conditios on the path were ideal for the time of the year.
To West Horsley via Horsley station brought us to the Barley Mow where we sat down to lunch as arranged.Rob entertained us when he shattered a lamp with his head from a lantern overhanging the bar The barmaid blinked not as she continued to serve Rob. Rob was unhurt but safety regulations could have been in doubt!
The food I think was good and served in reasonable time in view of the festive season now in swing.
Some of us left directly for home whilst the rest of us returned to Leatherhead by road for tea etc, at Weatherspoon's and Annie's . I hope most of us were home before lights as I was- with a total 20 miles! a record for me I believe.
Ray
Ray
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