C Group July 9th

The best description of the weather is abysmal. it rained like the clappers all day. Nevertheless a goodly proportion of hardy souls turned up at Hersham. It seemed Roger, who was designated leader, being unable to attend, had handed the job to Harold whose only answer to queries about our lunch destination was "a mystery ride". He spent some time taking photos of us before starting off, then we pressed on all the way along Queens Road to the top of Monument Hill, down Baker Street to the centre of Weybridge. Our company included Fuzz, Bill H.,Mark, Dennis, Ron, a chap called Les, me and our leader. We turned right at St.James church, then right again into Portmore Park Road, then Thames Street and Walton Lane. Myself and three of the others was at the rear when we turned over Walton Bridge and no idea where the other four had gone; either towards Shepperton or straight on. We decided to make for Lower Sunbury and a pleasant watering hole, The Flower Pot, but while locking up the bikes outside the pub, the rest of the group arrived as if by magic, just as wet as ourselves but quite thirsty. We enjoyed at good meal after which most of us thought it prudent to make for home. As if I was not sufficiently wet, a large truck passing through a puddle down Woburn Hill, gave me a complete shower. Even so; pleasant company made it a memorable ride and I was`nt far from home.--------------Albert