Where Did The Summer Go?

Apparently I was busy during the month of September as I haven't updated my blog since the 6th. Let's see if I can recap some of the things that happened last month.

We held our last bike night on Thursday the 17th. After a little time in the parking lot, we all went to Dairy Queen and continued to enjoy each other's company long into the evening. This has been a fun and relaxing event for us this year and we plan to do it again next year.

On Thursday, the 24th, Tim and I went to downtown Springfield (boy that's a long trip!) and heard Oliver North speak. What a powerful message he has regarding the wonderful young men and women serving in our military. If you ever get the chance to hear him, don't miss it.

My goal at the beginning of this year was to have a ride each month. We started with a ride on New Year's Day and have been successful in having one a month until September. The weather wasn't as friendly as we like or charity ride events were scheduled on available days. We still have done 9 group rides this year as we did 2 in January, one being the New Year's Day ride and the other being the Polar Bear Ride, so I think we are still on track for my goal. If you have not been able to attend one of these rides, they are always a lot of fun and sometimes an adventure!

Sharon has started bringing in winter apparel, which with the cool weather, is about a month earlier than we normally do. If you are in need of winter riding apparel, stop in and see what is new for this year. There are some new colors both subtle and vibrant. Neon yellow seems to be in every line we have looked at. I am always amazed at the new innovations each year that make jackets and pants warmer and yet less bulky. We have brought in heated jackets, pants and gloves, so don't let the cold weather stop you from riding all winter.