The Big "80"
Claude is still on 2 wheels
After breakfast, we had a three part plan. Firstly, we headed to nearby scenic Merrickville to attend a motorcycle event which featured show bikes and vendors.
Secondly, we were traveling to just outside of Perth to accept a Blue Knight's vest and helmet from the wife of a former deceased member of our chapter. Art last rode with Ontario II during the late 1990's and passed away in July 2011. He requested that the helmet and vest be returned to our chapter after his passing.
Our newest chapter member Paul and his wife Trudi just happened to live in the area so Paul led us on a scenic route to the destination. However he also was able to introduce some various forms of transportation. First were boats transcending a canal which also gave us the opportunity to guard against the elements by donning our rain gear as we waited.
Digging out the rain gear.
A VIA passenger train temporarily impeded our progress. Paul also mentioned we would see a WW II plane perched on a post later in the day. We did, as we passed through Smiths Falls.
June passed the BK vest and helmet to Yves, our Chapter Quartermaster.
The Third objective was an ice cream stop in scenic Westport.
At long last, the ice cream.
The weather forecast was relatively accurate. We started the day with temperatures in the mid 20's and then experienced light rain in the mid afternoon. After completing our plan, we again got out the rain gear and returned to our respective homes along the way. We had an 8/9 hour day and covered about 350 K. Thanks to our Ride Captain, Stu for arranging the day and Paul's assistance with local directions and the unscheduled transportation theme.
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