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| Bronte Park Chalet lineup |
We woke to brilliant sunshine and knew we were in for yet another brilliant day's riding in paradise. Assembling the bikes for a group shot in front of the Chalet and then off - Peter and Toni off to Hobart to get parts for the backup which will be on the road Tuesday. Everyone else found their travelling buddies for the day and off via the Lyell Highway southwards. Peter Parsnip had to double back to pick up his backpack - which no-one thought much of as he is often found going his own way on runs.
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| Teez Cafe Tarraleah |
We caught up at Tarraleah for morning coffee, chai latte and hot chocolate. The Queensland group (aka the Whites and Morgans) had a look at the Visitors' Centre for the Hydro while others, like Don, rode straight through. Don had left the ignition on just a bit overnight and was concerned about the flatness of the battery so he rode to New Norfolk and put the bike on charge.
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| Gretna Green Hotel - "licenced as an hotel" |
After a stop at Hamilton for fuel and the chance of a beer dashed because the pub wasn't open until 4pm, the Gretna Green Hotel was the venue for lunch for most people and brought back memories and nostalgic discussion about the last time the club ate there and Phil White's 4 caught on fire. Ian Pryde gave a demo as to how to put out a fire with a pot of beer and Jim practiced his "OMG not another Indian afire" look...
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| Roger at Russell Falls or is that Russell at Roger Falls |
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| The waterwheel was used to turn the floor of the hop drying shed - Deb McGregor in sidecar |
Variations on the riding routes - Roger and Deb went to Russell Falls and then on to Bushy Park and the hop drying historical buildings, Lamont went a little further along the Gordon River Road to another waterfall, the 3 Amigos (only 2 at the time as Charlie had already gone to Hobart) travelling south via another minor road. Steve K and Peter Van S stopped at intervals to cast their new fishing lines into some of the many lakes and billabongs. No luck with the fish however.
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| Harry, Steve and Ian relaxing with 34 Standard Scout |
After lunch and beers Jim, Lyndel, Jorgen and Stan doubled back to the minor road the others had taken and came into New Norfolk alongside the Derwent River. The accommodation at the Junction Hotel was organised, and some went into town for supplies of more beer and nibbles. The esky was filled with ice and beverages and we settled in for some conversation waiting for the 7pm dinner bell. Jim found a need for more Baileys so he took Rod L's outfit into town with Steve and Lyndel jammed in the boat. coming home from the BWS store Jim needed to take evasive action not to draw attention to himself as the police cruised past - we think we got away with it...
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| The Baileys' Runners |
Today's Tassie Tosser award went to Don McGilivray for his "failure to start" this morning. He accepted the award with grace and is keen to pass it on to the next recipient tomorrow.
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| Peter handing the mantle to Don |
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