The Motorcycle Rally ran through Monday but I had planned to only stay until Sunday. My Faithful Readers may recall that I am typically at Belle Grove in the lower Shenandoah Valley for both Memorial & Labor Day weekends. The Rendezvous was there this year too & so were my friends so I took the scenic way home. US Route 11 is a wonderful relaxing way to travel the Shenandoah Valley. There was a heavy overcast when I left the Rally but the rain didn’t catch me until New Market. Oh well, that’s why I own a rain suit.
Gypsy Jane was there having left my place on Thursday morning.
So were Mark & Holly – that’s Long Beard on the left
The range doesn’t open until 1 PM on Sunday out of consideration of the local church services so most folks were staying dry in camp when I got there.
Some folks were drying out in camp. Apparently it had rained quite hard over night & earlier that day.
Almost every camp had a fly set in Rain-Mode
Of course a little rain doesn’t stop Rendezvous – even a lot of rain doesn’t stop Rendezvous. And socializing is the order of the day.
There’s nothing quite like late morning coffee with friends & family
Missy of Barkertown Traders was there all the way from western upstate New York. It was really really good to see her. Too bad there wasn’t time to a good song session together.
Long Beard was there too – its been several years since he has attended this event & it was good to see him again too, even if only briefly.
Of course some folks know what’s best on a misty rainy morning – a good nap.
After about 4 hours a window of weather opportunity opened up & the open hopefully dry road called. So I was on the road again & headed this time for home & hearth. There was a bit of rain until after Flint Hill & a 5 minute monsoon near Banco but other wise the ride was fine & dry.
It is good to be home.
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