Dover in the fall

What a awesome day for a ride, we had 8 bikes leave from Listowel including Marg from the 027 and another sometimes visitor from Stratford, Julie a friend of the Schmidt's.  You can be sure the laughs will be plentiful with Julie, (Once she gets over her shyness) .

Big Mur lead our happy little group along some unfamiliar roads to New Dundee for a coffee break. While at the New Dundee Diner ( another spot that looks great) we met Barry (Elderberry) from the 001 who was convinced to go home and get his bike and come for a ride to Dover.

When we arrived in Dover we found Madison's on just about ever corner and of course Pickle too.   

The group of just about 30 dined at Callahan's on the beach and had a great meal.

A little shopping and some more new roads back to Tavistock for Timmies and goodbyes were we all headed for home.

I commented today to some of the folks, what a great thing the CMC has going with our riding protocols, It was great to have members from other chapters join us today and everyone rode the same way, same hand signals, everything without question or discussion, What a great way to travel , thanks everyone for joining us today, we had a blast.

Dennis Kaufman
1st Officer

Mulmur Hills and surrounding area

Well for fear of getting a noisy muffler ticket in Caledon, our little group of 13 bikes decided to hit the Mulmur Highlands and River Road in and around Terra Cotta today.

We had a nice ride across Grey county, which I believe is named that because it looked like rain all the way to Dundalk. At Dundalk the skies turned blue and the sun shone for a great day of riding. We managed to get most of our requirements in for a 073 complete ride with the exception of a U turn even though it was close because of Dudley's flawed directions.

Thru the Mulmur Highlands to Lisle, back around the block to River Road into Horning Mills grabbed some gas then did River Road again in opposite direction, down to Mansfield across Cty 17 with a lunch stop at Primrose for Super Burgers.

Back up to 17 to start heading west, ended up in Grand Valley, the holy city of Damascus, to Kenilworth and looped back to Harriston for coffee, great day.

Big thanks to Kiwi and Dudley for joining our group for some of the ride and lunch, it was awesome to see you both again.

Pumpkinfest Ride

Another terrific day today, at least by my account. We had 11 bikes and 12 folks join us for a revised ride to Pumpkin Fest in Port Elgin. We took a route less travelled from Clifford to Port Elgin with some very nice roads and sights along the way.

I would think the number of vehicles at the car show was down a little from previous years, however this is the first time I have ever attended on Sunday also. Several members bought a few trinkets and I got something I have been looking for awhile now. Voodoo Barbie is well on its way.
We took a different route back south and had a awesome full course turkey dinner at Sandy's in Mildmay before everyone headed for home. Special thanks to Wing Nut & Ice for joining us today, hope you make it home safe and warm.

Hopefully we will be able to get to the Meaford area next weekend for our traditional Yak Thanksgiving lunch.

Elmvale and Back

Wow what a great day for a ride, We left with 15 bikes and returned with 16, so that was a bonus.

Nice ride across Grey and Simcoe Counties, not much color yet in trees but next week or so may change that quickly.

A few bargains at the Elmvale Flea Market, not quite a large as the Grand Bend one, but still good to visit. A little spin thru the Collingwood Blue Mountain area lead us to Owen Sound for a great supper, King's Buffet seem happy to see 20 hungry bikers come for a snack .

All in all, another great day with our CMC friends, 5 more days and we can do it again   

Pictures from Pigstock 2010

What a great weekend - Over $1200.00 was raised for the Children's Wish Foundation.  Thanks to Shoe for volunteering his locks for the cause.  Kit Kat had the pleasure of making the first cut, which was no easy feat with Shoe's thick hair.  The meal was - excellent, location - perfect and the company of so many CMCers - awesome.

Here are some pictures from the weekend. 

http://s878.photobucket.com/albums/ab343/MammaSue_photos/CMC073%20Pigstock%202010/

Pigstock - Sept 11th

Hope everyone is looking forward to Saturday and the annual Pigstock festivities.  It is promising to be a fun filled day.  Even the weatherman is cooperating - so far they are forecasting sun!!!  Hope to see everyone out for this event. 

Weekend Romp - Midland Area Sept 4-6/10

Wow what a awesome weekend, thanks to Mamma Sue for arranging this event. We set the tone of the weekend by leaving Saturday morning in the drizzle and travelled to Midland with a few stops along the way. A total of 9 bikes and 13 folks joined us, with 3 chapters represented by George (Pumpkin) & Cindy of the 028, Guinness & Barb of the 001, Wayne, Sus, Stu, Ted, Sue, GRace, Andy, Sherry & myself from the 073.


Despite the cloudy conditions we made the run , checked into our rooms and hunkered down for a brainstorming session, had a break for a great meal at the Arches and then more brainstorming and global problem solving.
Sunday we travelled to the Big Chute where we met up with Dusty Boots and his friend from the USA, several dozen Chinese tourists who thought they discovered "Santa Crause" (Stu Lamont) and took a couple hundred picture of Stu with his trusty Suzuki. While at big Chute we met up with some of the 071 Coburg gang and again over at Bala during our tour there. Sunday evening a great meal at Henry's South where we met a table full of Huron 075 members.

We had the privilege of also enjoying the company of 3 of the 006 members who dropped around for Pigstock tickets to our motel. The Sunday evening session was devoted to ironing out Stu & Irish's new business venture. Also new "Keywords" were discovered that would activate Barbie's enthusiastic vocal talents.

The fun continued Monday morning when it was time to head home as we traveled back thru some great less travelled roads south of Midland , Wasaga, Collingwood, Beaver Valley and Grey county. After a break back in Hanover at the Blackburns we sadly departed but with thoughts of only 4 more days until we can get together again.

What a superb group we have, you guys all make the CMC fun and what it is intended to be, Thanks a bunch