KETTLE MORAINE RECAP (JUN 2010)
So....
I can honestly report that Hell DID NOT Freeze OVER because Caryl LED!
Seriously...
I have to admit that after a night laden with jello shots and cheap draft beer I was rooting for pago! When the sun crept into the room at O-dark-thirty... I knew it was on! It was sad to think we would be without Janet, Lisa, Sue and Karen... and yet I envied them in sleeping in...
Caryl's sister met me in the alley... complete with cellphone affixed to her ear - both hands on the handlebars... shouting...It's OK I am talking to my sister!...? so I went with that.
Wind? did someone order wind? Poor Caryl's sister... Yes, I am sure she has a name... but really... doesnt that say it all? She has no windshield... god bless her! We stopped in Schaumburg and I offered her an out... praying she would take it... I day dreamed she would say "yes MJ, let's go on home and you can go back to bed" but no... she is a gamer... willing to take on the wind with nothing more than a sweat shirt that wouldnt zip and a smile... fine... if she could do it....
Snarling under my helmet I paved the way to ensure that Caryl's baby sister made it to the meet up spot unharmed. And MY GOSH do people love that woman's butt! I would move lanes, I would speed up, I would slow down and there a car would be - hugging her curves! WTF? I used every hand motion I could come up with to get cars to LEAVE US ALONE!
By the time I settled into the ride we had arrived at the Marathon Gas Station... With Needlesticker, Nadine, Mr Happy, his new main squeeze Fred or whatever his name is and Caryl... none too pleased we were late... wow it's hard to be the younger sister! LOLOL
Caryl scared us all - shedding her closet of clothes... but as one that benefited I say... BRING IT!
We took off on what seemed to be a day of cumulus clouds... big fluffy full clouds that started the morning virginal white and ended the day darkened...
Lots of bikers out... no no no.. bicyclists... seriously ... dudes get an ENGINE you would get there faster! all their colored jerseys huffing and puffing... thank goodness someone is doing that exercise for me! However if biking means that when I turn 80 I can hop off a bike and answer my cell phone in one fluid motion while walking in some goofy bike shoes... then sign me up... unless... now follow me here... she was really 30... and due to bicycling she only LOOKED 80... hmmm yes.. Lot's of helmet time with no music makes MJ think...
How the heck Caryl found her way - I am not sure... Heck, I dont even think Caryl is sure. Lunch was at some place that Needlesticker pronounced "The MOST eclectic Place I have ever been" now ... when you consider she has lived in Japan - the home of Hello Kitty, Pachinko and Vending Machines with girls used undies...THAT is saying something!!!! Wha? I saw it on TV... don't ask
I really am not sure about Dr Govic... you all know how she is the DARLING of the Fish community... and yet... she just couldnt say NO to the trout sandwich..... what would those fish people say to that! As we went to pull out Mr Happy and Willy wonder bread or whatever his name was were ... well... a bit kinky... I mean it involved duct tape, and rope... and everyone smiling.. now I am not one to judge but...
More twisties? No.. just Caryl taking us for a loop or two through KM... but who am I to judge? I got to be in the back
Now... we all know that "I" am not ready to be a sweep.. so I will just say I rode in the back - and I think EVERYONE should get that chance - there is something about looking in front of you and see 4 other women on their own bikes - leaning and turning and fanned out in front of you - it's a very kewl and empowering site ... and then you should pay attention... because GEESE with Goslings will decide to come out on the road! WTF? Lots of brakes lots of brakes...
We got passed by some Sojourners MC and I was SOOOOO wishing we had patches on and could growl right back at them... they let their lady ride... she had a very awesome trike... Rock on sister!
We got to hang out at a gas station... What? No rushing around? No hop to it... let's go... Nope... we got to... wait for it... wait for it...Talk... wow... what a concept.
Caryl had kept an eye on the weather and knew she wanted us all on our way as the storms were due in around 6... so we got some directions and headed off.
Caryl reported in that she got rained on pretty good... and it was clear via text that she was waiting on us to get home and report in! Knowing I was entrusted with getting Caryl's sister home in one piece we took it easy down 94... However we did gas her up even IF Caryl-Ann told her didnt have to!
We got some light sprinkles - but nothing of any merit - no sooner did I gas up my bike (my new habit - bike put away with a FULL tank -how about that!) get into the garage and park RIGHT in the middle of the garage... did the heavens open up!!!
Everyone got home safe and sound but missing our non-riding pals.
Next weekend... Trolls...!
MJ
I can honestly report that Hell DID NOT Freeze OVER because Caryl LED!
Seriously...
I have to admit that after a night laden with jello shots and cheap draft beer I was rooting for pago! When the sun crept into the room at O-dark-thirty... I knew it was on! It was sad to think we would be without Janet, Lisa, Sue and Karen... and yet I envied them in sleeping in...
Caryl's sister met me in the alley... complete with cellphone affixed to her ear - both hands on the handlebars... shouting...It's OK I am talking to my sister!...? so I went with that.
Wind? did someone order wind? Poor Caryl's sister... Yes, I am sure she has a name... but really... doesnt that say it all? She has no windshield... god bless her! We stopped in Schaumburg and I offered her an out... praying she would take it... I day dreamed she would say "yes MJ, let's go on home and you can go back to bed" but no... she is a gamer... willing to take on the wind with nothing more than a sweat shirt that wouldnt zip and a smile... fine... if she could do it....
Snarling under my helmet I paved the way to ensure that Caryl's baby sister made it to the meet up spot unharmed. And MY GOSH do people love that woman's butt! I would move lanes, I would speed up, I would slow down and there a car would be - hugging her curves! WTF? I used every hand motion I could come up with to get cars to LEAVE US ALONE!
By the time I settled into the ride we had arrived at the Marathon Gas Station... With Needlesticker, Nadine, Mr Happy, his new main squeeze Fred or whatever his name is and Caryl... none too pleased we were late... wow it's hard to be the younger sister! LOLOL
Caryl scared us all - shedding her closet of clothes... but as one that benefited I say... BRING IT!
We took off on what seemed to be a day of cumulus clouds... big fluffy full clouds that started the morning virginal white and ended the day darkened...
Lots of bikers out... no no no.. bicyclists... seriously ... dudes get an ENGINE you would get there faster! all their colored jerseys huffing and puffing... thank goodness someone is doing that exercise for me! However if biking means that when I turn 80 I can hop off a bike and answer my cell phone in one fluid motion while walking in some goofy bike shoes... then sign me up... unless... now follow me here... she was really 30... and due to bicycling she only LOOKED 80... hmmm yes.. Lot's of helmet time with no music makes MJ think...
How the heck Caryl found her way - I am not sure... Heck, I dont even think Caryl is sure. Lunch was at some place that Needlesticker pronounced "The MOST eclectic Place I have ever been" now ... when you consider she has lived in Japan - the home of Hello Kitty, Pachinko and Vending Machines with girls used undies...THAT is saying something!!!! Wha? I saw it on TV... don't ask
I really am not sure about Dr Govic... you all know how she is the DARLING of the Fish community... and yet... she just couldnt say NO to the trout sandwich..... what would those fish people say to that! As we went to pull out Mr Happy and Willy wonder bread or whatever his name was were ... well... a bit kinky... I mean it involved duct tape, and rope... and everyone smiling.. now I am not one to judge but...
More twisties? No.. just Caryl taking us for a loop or two through KM... but who am I to judge? I got to be in the back
Now... we all know that "I" am not ready to be a sweep.. so I will just say I rode in the back - and I think EVERYONE should get that chance - there is something about looking in front of you and see 4 other women on their own bikes - leaning and turning and fanned out in front of you - it's a very kewl and empowering site ... and then you should pay attention... because GEESE with Goslings will decide to come out on the road! WTF? Lots of brakes lots of brakes...
We got passed by some Sojourners MC and I was SOOOOO wishing we had patches on and could growl right back at them... they let their lady ride... she had a very awesome trike... Rock on sister!
We got to hang out at a gas station... What? No rushing around? No hop to it... let's go... Nope... we got to... wait for it... wait for it...Talk... wow... what a concept.
Caryl had kept an eye on the weather and knew she wanted us all on our way as the storms were due in around 6... so we got some directions and headed off.
Caryl reported in that she got rained on pretty good... and it was clear via text that she was waiting on us to get home and report in! Knowing I was entrusted with getting Caryl's sister home in one piece we took it easy down 94... However we did gas her up even IF Caryl-Ann told her didnt have to!
We got some light sprinkles - but nothing of any merit - no sooner did I gas up my bike (my new habit - bike put away with a FULL tank -how about that!) get into the garage and park RIGHT in the middle of the garage... did the heavens open up!!!
Everyone got home safe and sound but missing our non-riding pals.
Next weekend... Trolls...!
MJ