Feb 23, 2010

Sunny & Warm in February

Ok, so most of the country is really cold and the weather is crap. But for some reason Seattle has been wonderful, thank you Senior El NiƱo.

Ok, I haven't written in a long time, bad me. I was writing but hadn't posted yet. Well this past weekend 33 of my biker friends from our local Meetup group decided to get out there and take advantage of the incredible weather by taking a day ride around Camano Island. We started out in Seattle at 10am, collected our group and rode off North. Though the weather is sunny the morning air is still cold enough to see your breath. Since no clouds hang overhead throughout the night the days heat dissapates. Talk about "Every Cloud has a Silver Lining".

Now with 33 riding members keeping everyone together can be challenging. We designated captains and most everyone knew where we were going.

After Marysville some of us got disconnected from the larger group due to traffic lights. I was Sweep, meaning I was the last one to follow to make sure we didn't loose anyone and no one needed help.

Eventually we caught up with the group at the final destination. Lunch at the beach. Some of us, including me forgot our lunches and so hit a small cafe for lunch. The poor waitress was overwhelmed with all the customers she couldn't keep up. Her attitude was a bit rough I think due to her stress.

Some of us headed towards Seattle around 2pm hitting the back roads. Excellent day!





Feb 7, 2010

12th Annual Teddy Bear Run

I've been bad at posting lately. Work and some recent illness has kept me occupied.

Today though there is a great charity ride called the Teddy Bear Run. This ride is to benefit the children going through surgery at the Auburn Regional Medical Center. As I've stated before, for all the bad press motorcyclists get they are actually a very giving bunch.

My Meetup group has 40+ riders going, all bringing teddy bears for the kids. Due to being under the weather I couldn't go but gave my intended bear to another rider to deliver for me.

This reminds us that we can do little things to make other lives happier!