I won a prize for the weekly step contest that was held at work. We started on May 1 and we were each given a pedometer. We were to keep track of our steps, record them and then at the end of the contest winners will be drawn for prizes. This contest was open to every county employee.
Today was the end of the contest and we had to turn in our logs by 11:30 this morning for the drawings. I won a $50 gift card to Scheels. That will come in handy for some new shoes.
There were only 6 people who turned in their sheets and they drew for 3 prizes. I don't think we won because of who did the most, least or whatever, it was just a random draw. The other two were Betty Brauer the head of the maintainence dept, and Dulcie Bear Don't Walk the elections administrator. We each won a gift card.
We won't get them until tomorrow, they want to have a little ceremony for us. Our prizes will be presented and we get our pictures taken for prosperity.
For the record I walked 756,835 steps. That is roughly 378 miles (2000 steps is considered 1 mile), 54 miles per week, 7.7 miles per day.
Wearing the pedometer makes you more aware to get your steps in, they want people to get 10,000 steps a day. I would make the extra effort to get up and move. We were also given a chart for other activity that we could count as steps. For swimming I was able to take 120 steps for every minute of swimming. When I would work out on the elliptical machines I was able to take 270 steps for every minute. It really wasn't hard to get 10,000 a day.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
Deadwood
This has been the 5th year that we have participated in the HOG Chapter's Deadwood Gambler's Run. We have a great time on this ride. We spent Thursday through Sunday riding in the Black Hills and then gambling at night.
The best part was that we didn't get rained on this year. It did rain in Deadwood on Friday night but we had finished riding in the afternoon. Hope this trend keeps up.
We stayed at First Gold again and we get a pretty good deal on rooms. The casino gives us coupons for a free breakfast buffet every morning and this year we each got $10 promo cash on our player cards. We were charged $311 for 3 nights stay. On Thursday evening they have a slot tournament for our group which is fun. We didn't win this year, but there is always next year for the tournament.
Gary and I both came home with money. I won on the promo cash we got all weekend. Gary doesn't like playing the machines, so I get to play with his money too. Gary came out even on playing cards. I even tried my luck at cards, wasn't doing well on the machines on Saturday. I won on cards. Seems like since I won $1100 two years ago my luck has vanished.
Friday we rode to the dealerships in Sturgis and Rapid City. In the afternoon we walked downtown Deadwood and ate lunch at the Bodega. We get live entertainment there. This year we went up to a different casino on the hill called The Lodge. I got a players card there and since I had a birthday during the week, I got $5 promo money on that card which I turned into $60 on a machine.
Saturday we rode through Needles Highway. Our friend Marty was leading the way and he goes by GPS, swears by it. We stopped in Hill City for a bit, then made our way. He missed the turn off to Needles and we continued south to Custer. He had to pull over to read the paper map that he had to find Needles. I didn't bother to tell him that he missed the turn. So we went up Needles from the south and made our way up. It had been many years since I have been on Needles, but I don't remember paying a park fee to travel. We were charged $10 and it was good for 7 days in Custer Park. It was nice riding up the highway, very scenic. We did stop at a pull out at the Needle's Eye. I will be getting my photos on picasa soon.
We made our way to Keystone, found a place to park but was limited to three hours. Parking in Keystone is at a premium. Downtown limits you to 3 hours and so does the city parking lot. The lot at the Borglum Museum charges $5 for all day parking. We ate lunch in Ruby's Saloon which is always good, then walked up and down the boardwalk looking in the shops. It was a very nice day.
Made it back to our casino and rested up before the chapter get together. This is where we get our patches for the event and also we get small prizes. I won last year for the jacket so was not eligible this year, but if my ticket was drawn I would have given it to Gary. We didn't win this year. We did win small prizes, Gary got a t-shirt and I got a bandana. I won the 60-40 raffle. I won the 60 portion of $130 and another guy won the 40 portion of $80. We used this money to gamble on. I gave Gary $50 and I used $50, this way I still came home with $30.
We went back to The Lodge and I played 3 card poker. I played $20 and walked away with $24, cashed in so that we could make it down to First Gold as they were drawing for a 65" HD 3D tv that we were all entered in. Nobody from our group won.
We played Mississippi Stud, we both played $40. Gary promptly lost his money, but I was winning. I walked away with $102. Started losing so I stopped playing, better to stop while I was ahead. It was a fun game. Think next year I will play cards, money goes just as fast as the machines.
We had a great time, it went by fast as it always does and we are looking forward to next year.
The best part was that we didn't get rained on this year. It did rain in Deadwood on Friday night but we had finished riding in the afternoon. Hope this trend keeps up.
We stayed at First Gold again and we get a pretty good deal on rooms. The casino gives us coupons for a free breakfast buffet every morning and this year we each got $10 promo cash on our player cards. We were charged $311 for 3 nights stay. On Thursday evening they have a slot tournament for our group which is fun. We didn't win this year, but there is always next year for the tournament.
Gary and I both came home with money. I won on the promo cash we got all weekend. Gary doesn't like playing the machines, so I get to play with his money too. Gary came out even on playing cards. I even tried my luck at cards, wasn't doing well on the machines on Saturday. I won on cards. Seems like since I won $1100 two years ago my luck has vanished.
Friday we rode to the dealerships in Sturgis and Rapid City. In the afternoon we walked downtown Deadwood and ate lunch at the Bodega. We get live entertainment there. This year we went up to a different casino on the hill called The Lodge. I got a players card there and since I had a birthday during the week, I got $5 promo money on that card which I turned into $60 on a machine.
Saturday we rode through Needles Highway. Our friend Marty was leading the way and he goes by GPS, swears by it. We stopped in Hill City for a bit, then made our way. He missed the turn off to Needles and we continued south to Custer. He had to pull over to read the paper map that he had to find Needles. I didn't bother to tell him that he missed the turn. So we went up Needles from the south and made our way up. It had been many years since I have been on Needles, but I don't remember paying a park fee to travel. We were charged $10 and it was good for 7 days in Custer Park. It was nice riding up the highway, very scenic. We did stop at a pull out at the Needle's Eye. I will be getting my photos on picasa soon.
We made our way to Keystone, found a place to park but was limited to three hours. Parking in Keystone is at a premium. Downtown limits you to 3 hours and so does the city parking lot. The lot at the Borglum Museum charges $5 for all day parking. We ate lunch in Ruby's Saloon which is always good, then walked up and down the boardwalk looking in the shops. It was a very nice day.
Made it back to our casino and rested up before the chapter get together. This is where we get our patches for the event and also we get small prizes. I won last year for the jacket so was not eligible this year, but if my ticket was drawn I would have given it to Gary. We didn't win this year. We did win small prizes, Gary got a t-shirt and I got a bandana. I won the 60-40 raffle. I won the 60 portion of $130 and another guy won the 40 portion of $80. We used this money to gamble on. I gave Gary $50 and I used $50, this way I still came home with $30.
We went back to The Lodge and I played 3 card poker. I played $20 and walked away with $24, cashed in so that we could make it down to First Gold as they were drawing for a 65" HD 3D tv that we were all entered in. Nobody from our group won.
We played Mississippi Stud, we both played $40. Gary promptly lost his money, but I was winning. I walked away with $102. Started losing so I stopped playing, better to stop while I was ahead. It was a fun game. Think next year I will play cards, money goes just as fast as the machines.
We had a great time, it went by fast as it always does and we are looking forward to next year.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Birthday Celebration
A person needs to have a 50th birthday everyday. My day started out normal, but when I got to work the celebration began. One of my co-workers had baked a cake for me. It was originally supposed to be a surprise, but as I was getting water for my coffee pot, she was coming out the elevator and we met.
I have to let you know about the cake deal. Last year for my birthday I did not get a cake at all. I was miffed at the two people who I live with that they didn't take the time to make or get a cake. I always make sure that Jennifer gets her ice cream cake from Dairy Queen and that Gary gets his lemon merangue pie. The least they could do was have a chocolate cake for me. Gary works at a store with a bakery so there really isn't an excuse.
At the courthouse we had cake in the morning, I got some cards and my friend Dulcie made me a pair of earrings that she beaded and a card. Dulcie also made the cake. I got a card from my boss and a card from the commissioners. It must be a new thing with them to give employees a birthday card because Sandy (my boss) got one too. Sandy came in and she bought a carmel pecan roll and a cinnamon roll from the bakery which we shared.
I had a HOG Officer meeting right after work, so made my way to Billings. The guys surprised me with a cake at the meeting. Nothing like beer and cake. It was a nice surprise.
When I got home from the meeting there was a cake from Gary on the table. He didn't forget after all. It was a chocolate cake (my favorite) and he even had it decorated.
I managed to get three cakes in all yesterday. Yep, a person needs a 50th birthday everyday.
I have to let you know about the cake deal. Last year for my birthday I did not get a cake at all. I was miffed at the two people who I live with that they didn't take the time to make or get a cake. I always make sure that Jennifer gets her ice cream cake from Dairy Queen and that Gary gets his lemon merangue pie. The least they could do was have a chocolate cake for me. Gary works at a store with a bakery so there really isn't an excuse.
At the courthouse we had cake in the morning, I got some cards and my friend Dulcie made me a pair of earrings that she beaded and a card. Dulcie also made the cake. I got a card from my boss and a card from the commissioners. It must be a new thing with them to give employees a birthday card because Sandy (my boss) got one too. Sandy came in and she bought a carmel pecan roll and a cinnamon roll from the bakery which we shared.
I had a HOG Officer meeting right after work, so made my way to Billings. The guys surprised me with a cake at the meeting. Nothing like beer and cake. It was a nice surprise.
When I got home from the meeting there was a cake from Gary on the table. He didn't forget after all. It was a chocolate cake (my favorite) and he even had it decorated.
I managed to get three cakes in all yesterday. Yep, a person needs a 50th birthday everyday.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Fun Weekend
We had fun over the weekend riding. May was such a rainy month that the only ride we went on was our chapter's school charity ride.
We had rain for the past 10 days that it wasn't looking good. Saturday morning was nice and sunny, we hadn't seen the sun or blue sky for so long that we were beginning to forget what they looked like. Saturday was a chapter ride to Belgrade to meet up with the chapter there. The Belgrade chapter hosted a BBQ lunch for us.
We left Billings at 9:00 am, there were 11 bikes in all. We tried to stay off the interstate as much as possible headed to Belgrade. We would be on the interstate for a bit, then get on the frontage road, traded back and forth. We arrived in Belgrade around 11:30. The Belgrade chapter was excited to see us, they had the BBQ going, fixed us burgers, brats, assorted salads and brownies for dessert. We were able to check out the dealership.
Later they escorted us to Bozeman to the nursing home for the car and bike show. The residents were excited to see the bikes. Not only did they have bikes and classic cars, there were vendors. We spent time checking out all the venders. We got tickets for prizes and apparently we didn't win, no phone calls. One said that we had to be present to win and another said no they will call. We are guessing that you had to be present to win. There was really nothing I really wanted but put my two tickets in a basket for scentsy candles and a knife.
On the way home we took the interstate back. We didn't get home until 6:30. Had a new rider in our group and he wasn't comfortable zipping down the highway at 80 mph, he was more comfortable at 60-65 mph. Made it a long trip to Billings.
Sunday we met up with our friends for the Helping Hand Poker Run. This run helps families of children who have cancer. We have been on this before but lately it was held when we were in Deadwood. Again we took advantage of the good weather. We ate breakfast at the Muzzleloader where the sign up was. We bought one poker hand and Gary let me play it.
This route took us to Columbus, Absarokee, Red Lodge, Roberts, Laurel and back to Billings where we ended at Montana Chads. With my poker hand I also got a meal catered by Fuddrucker's. I had a good hand going for a long time. I had a pretty good straight flush of hearts going. My first three draws were all hearts in range of what I needed. I had a 7, 9 & Jack. My fourth card I drew a Q of clubs, but I had two more draws left. With six draws one was thrown out.
My fifth draw was 5 of hearts, there went my straight flush, but I still had a flush going, just needed one more heart at the end. Gary was giving me a bad time about not having a heart and I needed one. We got to Montana Chads and that was when I lost the whole thing, drew a 5 of spades. Our friend Marty drew all my hearts on the last two stops. It was fun and nice to know that I was in it till the end. Usually when I do this, my cards are all over the place. We also bought some raffle tickets, but didn't win any of those prizes either.
At each stop there were 11 raffle prizes. They had a sign with all the numbers. Had a good time. We put 650 miles on the bike. At first we weren't going to do the poker run, we needed to get some work done around the house but we were easily persuaded.
Now we are gearing up for Deadwood. Hope the weather holds up, according to the forecast we should be ok on Thursday but there is plenty of time between now and then for the weather to change. Today it rained a bit this afternoon and it's windy out.
We had rain for the past 10 days that it wasn't looking good. Saturday morning was nice and sunny, we hadn't seen the sun or blue sky for so long that we were beginning to forget what they looked like. Saturday was a chapter ride to Belgrade to meet up with the chapter there. The Belgrade chapter hosted a BBQ lunch for us.
We left Billings at 9:00 am, there were 11 bikes in all. We tried to stay off the interstate as much as possible headed to Belgrade. We would be on the interstate for a bit, then get on the frontage road, traded back and forth. We arrived in Belgrade around 11:30. The Belgrade chapter was excited to see us, they had the BBQ going, fixed us burgers, brats, assorted salads and brownies for dessert. We were able to check out the dealership.
Later they escorted us to Bozeman to the nursing home for the car and bike show. The residents were excited to see the bikes. Not only did they have bikes and classic cars, there were vendors. We spent time checking out all the venders. We got tickets for prizes and apparently we didn't win, no phone calls. One said that we had to be present to win and another said no they will call. We are guessing that you had to be present to win. There was really nothing I really wanted but put my two tickets in a basket for scentsy candles and a knife.
On the way home we took the interstate back. We didn't get home until 6:30. Had a new rider in our group and he wasn't comfortable zipping down the highway at 80 mph, he was more comfortable at 60-65 mph. Made it a long trip to Billings.
Sunday we met up with our friends for the Helping Hand Poker Run. This run helps families of children who have cancer. We have been on this before but lately it was held when we were in Deadwood. Again we took advantage of the good weather. We ate breakfast at the Muzzleloader where the sign up was. We bought one poker hand and Gary let me play it.
This route took us to Columbus, Absarokee, Red Lodge, Roberts, Laurel and back to Billings where we ended at Montana Chads. With my poker hand I also got a meal catered by Fuddrucker's. I had a good hand going for a long time. I had a pretty good straight flush of hearts going. My first three draws were all hearts in range of what I needed. I had a 7, 9 & Jack. My fourth card I drew a Q of clubs, but I had two more draws left. With six draws one was thrown out.
My fifth draw was 5 of hearts, there went my straight flush, but I still had a flush going, just needed one more heart at the end. Gary was giving me a bad time about not having a heart and I needed one. We got to Montana Chads and that was when I lost the whole thing, drew a 5 of spades. Our friend Marty drew all my hearts on the last two stops. It was fun and nice to know that I was in it till the end. Usually when I do this, my cards are all over the place. We also bought some raffle tickets, but didn't win any of those prizes either.
At each stop there were 11 raffle prizes. They had a sign with all the numbers. Had a good time. We put 650 miles on the bike. At first we weren't going to do the poker run, we needed to get some work done around the house but we were easily persuaded.
Now we are gearing up for Deadwood. Hope the weather holds up, according to the forecast we should be ok on Thursday but there is plenty of time between now and then for the weather to change. Today it rained a bit this afternoon and it's windy out.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Memorial Day Weekend
We had a fun filled weekend. On Saturday we went to Billings for a trash can turkey feast at our friends Marty & Vickie Davis. They invited the HOG group for the feast. We went early on Saturday to help them set up for the event. They had about 30 people come for the party. We had to bring pot luck dishes. I made a snickers salad which was a hit. It was determined that the salad was more like a dessert than a salad. Snickers and apples in whipped topping can't get better than that. We had so many choices of side dishes. Had a great time visiting with our biker friends.
I had an appointment at Lowes for the new kitchen design. That took two hours but I have the renderings for my new kitchen. Lowes was having a sale on kitchen cabinets and countertops. I am getting the cabinets and countertops for just a tad over $5000. I chose hickory cabinets and a quartz countertop. They were having a sale on the quartz. We found out that we need to have the cabinets installed on our own but Lowes will install the countertops. The cabinets are custom built. It was fun watching the design on the computer. When I called for the appointment she told me just to bring my wall measurments and window placement. Do not measure my existing cabinets. With the new kitchen my must haves are a built in dishwasher and an over range microwave. I could live with out the microwave if needed.
The sale they were having was that I got two base cabinets free, on being the sink base and the other is waste basket base, she felt that was real important to have. I got a free undermount sink, stainless steel and the hardware for the cabinets. I also got a drawer divider for silverware free. I didn't think I could get a better deal than that, but the sale ended on Monday so we had a couple days to think on it. If we decided to do this we got a $400 instant saving off the cabinets plus we would get a $326 Lowe's gift card that we could purchase the appliances. We priced the dishwasher and over range microwave, the dishwasher is $500 and microwave was $150.
We got back to our friends and started getting ready for the party. Marty is a drywaller and he said that we are getting a very good deal on this stuff. He gave us a name for a cabinet installer. Gary got a number of a local guy who does this kind of work. I called both men on Monday morning and the Hardin guy called me back. Our friends guy still hasn't called. The Hardin guy will charge us $35 per hour, we don't have to pay mileage.
Monday we decided to just go ahead and do this, so things are in motion. My cabinets will be here in about 5 weeks. The cabinet installer will get with us later this week to look at the kitchen and we can get a ball park figure. We are hoping that we can remove the cabinets ourselves. Once the cabinets are installed then Lowes will come down do the template and then countertops will be installed. Looks like we are going to be under budget on the kitchen which I'm excited about.
Sunday I was able to visit with an old childhood friend who came to Hardin for a family reunion. Sunni Drake was a friend from 3rd-6th grade, she moved after 6th grade. We got connected through Facebook. While I went to visit with Sunni, another classmate was there, Kathy Conzelman. I haven't seen Kathy since we graduated. Even though the visit was short, it was nice.
I am very excited about my new kitchen and 5 weeks is going to be a long time. I will make sure to take pictures of the before, during and after. So glad that this will be done. We may have enough money left over to redo our bathroom this fall but will have to see.
I had an appointment at Lowes for the new kitchen design. That took two hours but I have the renderings for my new kitchen. Lowes was having a sale on kitchen cabinets and countertops. I am getting the cabinets and countertops for just a tad over $5000. I chose hickory cabinets and a quartz countertop. They were having a sale on the quartz. We found out that we need to have the cabinets installed on our own but Lowes will install the countertops. The cabinets are custom built. It was fun watching the design on the computer. When I called for the appointment she told me just to bring my wall measurments and window placement. Do not measure my existing cabinets. With the new kitchen my must haves are a built in dishwasher and an over range microwave. I could live with out the microwave if needed.
The sale they were having was that I got two base cabinets free, on being the sink base and the other is waste basket base, she felt that was real important to have. I got a free undermount sink, stainless steel and the hardware for the cabinets. I also got a drawer divider for silverware free. I didn't think I could get a better deal than that, but the sale ended on Monday so we had a couple days to think on it. If we decided to do this we got a $400 instant saving off the cabinets plus we would get a $326 Lowe's gift card that we could purchase the appliances. We priced the dishwasher and over range microwave, the dishwasher is $500 and microwave was $150.
We got back to our friends and started getting ready for the party. Marty is a drywaller and he said that we are getting a very good deal on this stuff. He gave us a name for a cabinet installer. Gary got a number of a local guy who does this kind of work. I called both men on Monday morning and the Hardin guy called me back. Our friends guy still hasn't called. The Hardin guy will charge us $35 per hour, we don't have to pay mileage.
Monday we decided to just go ahead and do this, so things are in motion. My cabinets will be here in about 5 weeks. The cabinet installer will get with us later this week to look at the kitchen and we can get a ball park figure. We are hoping that we can remove the cabinets ourselves. Once the cabinets are installed then Lowes will come down do the template and then countertops will be installed. Looks like we are going to be under budget on the kitchen which I'm excited about.
Sunday I was able to visit with an old childhood friend who came to Hardin for a family reunion. Sunni Drake was a friend from 3rd-6th grade, she moved after 6th grade. We got connected through Facebook. While I went to visit with Sunni, another classmate was there, Kathy Conzelman. I haven't seen Kathy since we graduated. Even though the visit was short, it was nice.
I am very excited about my new kitchen and 5 weeks is going to be a long time. I will make sure to take pictures of the before, during and after. So glad that this will be done. We may have enough money left over to redo our bathroom this fall but will have to see.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Garage Party
Wednesday I went to the Women's Only Garage Party at the Harley dealership. The garage parties are geared to get women interested in riding. The motto is "Go From the Back Seat to the Front". At this particular garage party we were able to enter into a sweepstakes to win some great prizes.
There are four prizes, a motorcycle safety course, a trip for two to Milwaukee for the 110th rally, a $1,000 Harley gift card and the grand prize is a 2014 Harley sportster super low. Gary had me go to win the bike.
The only prizes I'm interested in winning is the gift card and the bike. I already went to the safety course and got my endorsement last summer and we are not going to Milwaukee this year. Unless I can get the cash equivalent then I would be interested. This is a national sweepstakes so there will be thousands of names for the drawings.
Had a good time, usually do at these. Met up with two friends Vickie and Kitty. We were fed a dinner of pulled BBQ pork, chips with three different kinds of dips, lemon bars for dessert and frozen juice bars. No adult beverages on this one but pop was provided.
For going we also got a $10 coupon for shopping, so I bought a shirt, a simple white tank top. I also tried on a pair of riding boots, which I told Gary that they can get me for my birthday.
I did win a prize locally from the air shock vendor that was there, I got a baseball cap which I gave to Gary. Now he can't say I don't give him anything.
There are four prizes, a motorcycle safety course, a trip for two to Milwaukee for the 110th rally, a $1,000 Harley gift card and the grand prize is a 2014 Harley sportster super low. Gary had me go to win the bike.
The only prizes I'm interested in winning is the gift card and the bike. I already went to the safety course and got my endorsement last summer and we are not going to Milwaukee this year. Unless I can get the cash equivalent then I would be interested. This is a national sweepstakes so there will be thousands of names for the drawings.
Had a good time, usually do at these. Met up with two friends Vickie and Kitty. We were fed a dinner of pulled BBQ pork, chips with three different kinds of dips, lemon bars for dessert and frozen juice bars. No adult beverages on this one but pop was provided.
For going we also got a $10 coupon for shopping, so I bought a shirt, a simple white tank top. I also tried on a pair of riding boots, which I told Gary that they can get me for my birthday.
I did win a prize locally from the air shock vendor that was there, I got a baseball cap which I gave to Gary. Now he can't say I don't give him anything.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Rapelje
Yesterday was our HOG Chapter meeting and we were supposed to ride to Rapelje, the only problem is that Mother Nature had other ideas. It rained for 4 days starting on Thursday. In fact it was raining so hard yesterday that it woke me up at 4:00 am and I couldn't go back to sleep.
Usually when it rains like that it will quit after a while, not yesterday. We had to be at the dealership by 10:00 am. It was a steady downpour rain all day long. Checked the weather on line and it was just as bad to where we were going. Since I'm the secretary, it's important that I go to the meeting so we decided to go in the car.
We called our friends Marty & Vickie to see if they were going, but they decided to take their car too so we met them for breakfast. Other chapter members met at the dealership but most were in their vehicles, no their bikes. There were three hearty souls who were going to ride.
After some discussion, it was decided to go on ahead to Rapelje. The activities director had made arrangement with the cafe a month ago for food for us. Since it was just a very small cafe and they had already prepared the food she really wanted us to go. We had to cancel last month's ride to Fishtail due to snow.
Rapelje is 25 miles north of Columbus, we rode with Marty & Vickie and followed the bikes to Rapelje. The whole way over we kept telling ourselves that we were so glad we didn't ride. Riding in a few showers is one thing, but riding in a downpour all day just isn't fun, especially when you don't have to.
There were 13 of us in total and the cafe was sure glad to see us. They were afraid that we weren't coming. There is nothing in Rapelje except for a few houses and a school.
The cafe is very interesting in Rapelje, it is not owned by a person, the community owns it. One lady does run it and she gets paid but not much. They do host the senior citizens and fix food for them. We were genuinely welcomed by everyone, had about 5 people waiting on us.
The food was very good and we will ride there again just because. The special of the day was a roast beef dinner, we ordered off the menu because we ate a big breakfast. Gary and I both had a cup of soup and 1/2 sandwich. The soup was homemade turkey and noodle. The cup was actually a bowl size. We also go dessert. I knew the ones who ordered the special got dessert, but we all got one. Spice cake. It was all I could do to eat, I was very full.
After eating we had a short meeting, this time Gary and I both won a door prize, he got a travel coffee mug and I got a beer bottle coozie. Our friends Marty and Vickie won also. Hope our winning streak continues as Vickie and I are going to the Women's Only Garage Party on Wednesday. They are giving away a 2014 sportster bike, $1000 Harley gift card, a trip for 2 to Milwaukee for the 110th and a motorcycle riding safety class. I want the bike or gift card.
It was a good day, especially when we can be with our friends despite the weather.
Usually when it rains like that it will quit after a while, not yesterday. We had to be at the dealership by 10:00 am. It was a steady downpour rain all day long. Checked the weather on line and it was just as bad to where we were going. Since I'm the secretary, it's important that I go to the meeting so we decided to go in the car.
We called our friends Marty & Vickie to see if they were going, but they decided to take their car too so we met them for breakfast. Other chapter members met at the dealership but most were in their vehicles, no their bikes. There were three hearty souls who were going to ride.
After some discussion, it was decided to go on ahead to Rapelje. The activities director had made arrangement with the cafe a month ago for food for us. Since it was just a very small cafe and they had already prepared the food she really wanted us to go. We had to cancel last month's ride to Fishtail due to snow.
Rapelje is 25 miles north of Columbus, we rode with Marty & Vickie and followed the bikes to Rapelje. The whole way over we kept telling ourselves that we were so glad we didn't ride. Riding in a few showers is one thing, but riding in a downpour all day just isn't fun, especially when you don't have to.
There were 13 of us in total and the cafe was sure glad to see us. They were afraid that we weren't coming. There is nothing in Rapelje except for a few houses and a school.
The cafe is very interesting in Rapelje, it is not owned by a person, the community owns it. One lady does run it and she gets paid but not much. They do host the senior citizens and fix food for them. We were genuinely welcomed by everyone, had about 5 people waiting on us.
The food was very good and we will ride there again just because. The special of the day was a roast beef dinner, we ordered off the menu because we ate a big breakfast. Gary and I both had a cup of soup and 1/2 sandwich. The soup was homemade turkey and noodle. The cup was actually a bowl size. We also go dessert. I knew the ones who ordered the special got dessert, but we all got one. Spice cake. It was all I could do to eat, I was very full.
After eating we had a short meeting, this time Gary and I both won a door prize, he got a travel coffee mug and I got a beer bottle coozie. Our friends Marty and Vickie won also. Hope our winning streak continues as Vickie and I are going to the Women's Only Garage Party on Wednesday. They are giving away a 2014 sportster bike, $1000 Harley gift card, a trip for 2 to Milwaukee for the 110th and a motorcycle riding safety class. I want the bike or gift card.
It was a good day, especially when we can be with our friends despite the weather.
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