THE FINAL FOUR!

 No, we didn't shoot any 3 pointers, make any lay-ups, or commit any personal fouls (at least I didn't see any), but four of us did make what is most likely the final Wednesday night ride for 2023.

On an overcast but mild (65 degrees) evening, we had four riders make the rendezvous at Casey's last night.  Richard, Ron, and Bob all had their three-wheelers gassed up and Irv arrived in the support Vettte.

RON GASSES UP WHILE RICHARD & IRV OBSERVE

PROBABLY THE LAST FILL FOR THE YEAR

READY TO ROLL

THREE OF THE FINAL FOUR

Knowing it would probably be the last and shortest ride of the season, the four departed Casey's at 5 for a loop taking us through Calmar and back.  We headed down Forest Mills Road and observed the corn the Gelo's have harvested.  After turning onto Cherry Valley Drive, we journeyed on into Postville.  We took Tildon St. through town and the onto HWY 52.  A sharp turn to the north on 52 and we were on our way to Castalia.  We soon came upon two large manure haulers in our lane.  Fortunately we didn't have to follow them very far as they turned into a close by field.

We cruised through Castalia and made our way into Ossian.  Outside of Ossian, we made another sharp turn to the north and headed for Calmar.  Once we reached Calmar we stayed on 52 on into Decorah and onto HWY 9.  There Ron departed for his home (see you in April) while the three of us continued on into Waukon dodging a dog on the highway.  

DARKNESS HAD SET IN

BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY

NO, I DIDN'T GIVE THE CORN STALKS A RIDE!

We stopped at Uptown for eats and were joined by Chris.  I had about 75 miles on the Wing for it's final Wednesday night foray.  I always hate to see the Wednesday night rides come to a close, but I think we had a really good riding season this year, and I hope everyone who rode with us enjoyed it.  

We welcomed Richard & Melodye, Mike & Joan, and Bill to our group, and while Tom only rode with us once before he had to have shoulder surgery, it sounds like he wants to join us again next season.  Our "little group" continues to grow!

SERVICES FOR DAWN RONEY

As most of you are aware, Dawn Roney, Dale's wife and Jim and Larry Gelo's sister passed away this fall.  Friends may greet the family from 10 to 11 AM this Saturday at First Baptist Church here in Waukon.  Her funeral service starts at 11 that morning.  I'm sure a good number of Wednesday Night Riders would like to stop and pay their respects.  Heartfelt sympathy for the Roney and Gelo families.

MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR!

As of now, the annual PMS (Parked Motorcycle/Motorcar Syndrome) get together will be held at Uptown Grill in Waukon on Wednesday (when else), April 17th, 2024.  More to follow as the time approaches.  If you received an invite by mail last year, that means I have your mailing address.  If you did not get a written invitation last year, and want one this year, then you need to get me your mailing address.

FINALLY--HAPPY HALLOWEEN!