A LITTLE DAMP & OTHER NEWS

"Life is short, eat desert first!"  That was the theme for the seven riders who showed up at Casey's for our Wednesday night ride.  The plan was to ride over to Boscobel and have some ice cream at Udder Brothers.  Jim, Mike & Joan, Richard, and Lissa arrived on bikes, while Irv (with a new one) and Bob rode in on trikes.

JIM & RICHARD EYEBALL IRV'S NEW RIDE

A CLOSE UP OF THE NEW HARLEY

MIKE & JOAN JOIN THE CREW

With overcast skies and a 25% chance of rain (more than the Witch needs), we decide that Boscobel is still going to be our destination.  We take HWY 9 to Lansing, cross the Blackhawk Bridge, eye the new construction, and arrive in Wisconsin and HWY 35.

We head south on 35 and pass through Ferryville before we reach Lynxville.  Once there we turn eastward onto CR E.  CR E is another of the fun "alphabet" roads in southwest Wisconsin.  There are enough curves to keep the ride interesting and enough good scenery to keep you gawking.  On CR E we will pass through Steuben and Easter Rock before arriving at HWY 60.  After a short jog on 60, we turn onto HWY 61 and cruise on into Boscobel and arrive at Udder Brothers for our treats.

PLENTY OF PARKING IS AVAILABLE

LISSA SLIDES IN

RICHARD TRIES TO BE INCOGNITO

After our "deserts" we leave Boscobel with some light sprinkles falling.  As we continued returning along HWY 60, the light rain continued.  (Without rain and wind, would we have any weather at all?!)  We passed through Wauzeka and continued our journey over to Bridgeport and onto HWY 18.  The light rain was still falling, but not enough yet to stop and put on raingear.  On around Prairie du Chien we went on the bypass and then over the bridge into Marquette.  With the light rain still falling on us, the sky to the north looked brighter, so we took HWY 76 north.

Even passing by Rossville, the rain continued but seemed to be less.  We arrived in Waukon and four of us ate at Uptown.  I racked up 116 miles on the Wing.  It's too bad Irv's new ride had such a rough first outing, but it sure is a nice looking rig.

To top off the evening, we were treated to another spectacular sun set.  But why does it have to rain first?!

SOME OTHER NEWS

Next Wednesday the plan is to head over to Mt. Hope and a break at HOME-A-GIN'S.

Jim & Cathy rode over to LaCrescent on Sunday and observed the Blue Angels from a spot on Apple Blossom Drive.  Here's a couple of photos, and hopefully a link to a video Jim took.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tXyvp9AFc2qwAW8K7

The Blue Angels always put on quite a show.  I talked to several folks in LaCrosse yesterday who said both days tickets we "sold out" at the airport.

WE MAKE THE RADIO

The Wednesday Night Riders got some good publicity lately.  Right now on the LA Communication stations in Waukon and Decorah are broadcasting a segment done by Greg Wennes called "Upbeats".  We are given upbeat status for giving trike rides to residents of Northgate Care Center and Good Sam.  Be sure to listen for this on your favorite station(s).  Greg did a good job with it!

UPCOMING EVENT!!

This Sunday, the 23rd, is the annual Win Med Hospice Ride.  Our group, the Wednesday Night Riders, have always been a strong supporter of this worthwhile event, and I'm sure we will be again this year.  I plan to leave Casey's at 9 AM that morning.  Anyone who would like to ride along with me is welcome.

Here's the scoop...

The annual WinnMed Hospice Memorial Ride is set for Sunday, June 23.  The event will begin on the WinnMed campus in Decorah with a free-will donation breakfast, and will be held rain or shine.

The 2024 event will support specialty therapies for hospice patients: Pet Therapy, Music Therapy and Massage Therapy. Additionally this year’s donations will support WinnMed Hospice’s “We Honor Veterans” program.

Breakfast is open to the public from 9 -10:30 am in the WinnMed Cafeteria.  Convenient parking is available in Lot E. Anyone is welcome to come and have breakfast, whether riding or not.

Poker Run

All vehicles are welcome to participate in the poker run. The ride entry fee is $20 per person and sign-in is available at WinnMed from 9-10:30 am (during the breakfast). Bikes and cars will take off at 11:00 am from WinnMed to begin the poker run. The ride will take a tour of the beautiful roads of Northeast Iowa and Southeast Minnesota and end at Pivo Brewery in Calmar at 4:30 pm with a silent auction, door prizes and refreshments.

Let's show our support again for this great event!  Nancy says she has a great ride lined up for us, and the weather (at least for now) looks to be good.  See you all Sunday!