Oh my gosh! What an awesome few days! Ryan and Jennifer opened their home to a bunch of rag tag bikers and really made us feel welcome. I arrived Wednesday and after a great home cooked meal, Ryan and I opted to watch Talladaga Nights. I needed to relax and Ryan had never seen the film. Thursday, Ryan and Jennifer had to work, so I headed over to meet up with Wojo ( John). I got to meet his good friends, Gay, Gene and Warren, what a great group of guys! We headed out after a cold beverage and meet up with some more good folks and headed out to a lighthouse styled restaurant for lunch and some great conversation.
Later, Uncle Phil arrived. so Phil, Ryan. John and I headed to Merritt Island, home of Moe and Lynn. Moe cooked up an absolutely delious dinner of cornish hen, mushrooms, rice, garlic bread and of course some really good wine. We talked and caught up most of the night and then in fine BA fashion, Moe and Lynn put us all up for the night. We even got to see the shuttle launch from Moe's yard( he leaves real close to Cape Canaveral ).
Friday, we went with David, Ryan's neighbor, around town to Corbin and all over via backroads so we stayed out of traffic. That night we had pizza and more beverages by the pool listening to some great music and just enjoying the night.
Saturday, Phil and I went and meet up with John and they took me to main street for the festivities.... you gotta do it once and now i have.... we even got Jennifer the proverbial T-shirt. Ryan and Jennifer, bless their hearts, stayed home and created a feast fit for a king. Alot of people joined us( please allow I will forget some names). Greg (English Yank) showed up after just coming in from Maine and England before that, Bill Gately of Bonneville Performance, showed up, Panman and his wife Graham were there, Tom Vance and his friends, Matt and Christi, Jennifer's friend Patty from work, David and his wife as well. Ryan grilled up a delicious Boston butt and flank steak. Christi made some awesome wings some that were really, really hot!!!! There was food and beverage everywhere. You know the beauty of these events and rallies, the people are awesome!!!!! I have never met a person I didn't like or couldn't have alot in common with. People open their homes and hearts to people they hardly know, feed you, put you up for the night, make you breakfast in the morning and treat you like you were family!!!! Phil, John, Greg and I spent the night with Ryan and then in the morning I left around 8:30 and got home around 3:30 and immediately crawled into bed for a nap!!!!
So thank you to everyone especially Ryan and Jennifer( their kids, Nicholas and Elizabeth) and Moe and Lynn for opening their homes and being great friends.... I can't say enough about them!!!! To Phil, John and Greg for hanging out and making my trip special and the whole cast of characters that filled in the blanks..... I will write more when I have more time and as my memory demands it.... ride safe...Gordon
