Memorial Day with Christopher Columbus

The postponed and delayed Memorial Day ride and cookout finally happened.  Carl, Tom, Nancy, and Bob R rode about 80 miles on Sunday and stopped at Marquette to see the Nina and Pinta sailing ship replicas used by Christopher Columbus on his journeys.  We invited "Chris" to the cookout for brats, but he said he was happy with hardtack and wine!  Bob & Cathy and Chuck & Lois joined us later at the cookout.  We saw a lot of flood damage to cropland on the way, but we were really happy to hear that Howard was able to avoid damage at his store.  Some other stores downtown apparently didn't fare as well.  We still have some water seeping into our basement.  Hope to see everyone Wednesday night provided we don't get more rain!  Here's some shots of the group and the ships.

Christopher is admiring our bikes!

Tom says he could sail them with "no problems" as long as Carl was first mate.

The Pinta

The Nina