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| Lithgow and
district Greetings to fellow Ulyssians from all in the Group. Missed the closing date for last issue; forgot what month it was or something like that. Must have something to do with old age and CRAFT - or both! Anyway, enough of that. The last issue was full of the AGM so I won't go into that except to say that all those who attended really enjoyed it and had a great time. Congratulations to the Wagga Wagga committee. The Lithgow and District Group celebrated its first birthday in May and it's hard to believe that 12 months have already passed by. At our AGM, outgoing coordinator Barry Mays did not seek re-election. Rod Pieper moved a vote of thanks on behalf of the Group for his contribution, effort and enthusiasm during our all important formative year. The newly elected Group coordinator is Laverda mounted Les Meakins, who can be contacted on 063 531006. Congratulations Les, and I'm sure the Group will continue to give you their support. I must make mention of the Bike Show held in May in support of the CareFlight Fun Day in Lithgow. It was a successful fund raising effort and thanks to all who helped make the venture such a success, with particular mention of the Orange Group who turned up in considerable numbers. Also members of the Comancheros, Bikers Australia, and other Central West and Mountains groups. After cancelling a number of our scheduled trips due to shocking weather, it was pleasing to have a good roll up for our June trip to Wellington. A leisurely ride up, with mandatory stops for fuel and coffee, had everyone in the mood for a great weekend. Everyone had a great time, the accommodation was good, the tour of the caves enjoyable, and Saturday socialising with the Nepean Branch was even better, prompting plans for a return trip in the near (warmer) future. The trip was virtually incident free - if you disregard Perce Pyne headbutting fixtures at Frasers' showroom (laying shit on Harleys, Perce?), and three bikes that wouldn't start on Sunday morning (GoldWings won't start, and those dreaded kill switches don't turn off the lights, do they Jan?). There is no ride calendar planned
for this quarter in the winter months ( what hemisphere
is Darryll in? :ed ), the Group preferring to decide a
ride for the month at our meetings , until the weather
improves. Western
Plains Western Plains: Sunday
rides 9am Dubbo Visitors Info. Centre, Macquarie Stree.
Friday night Meal Ride/Run, 2nd Friday of the month,
phone for details. Contacts: Barry Collins 068 823069
home, Dave Readford 068 822 888 work, fax 068 82 7378, or
home 068 82 7273. |
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