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Thursday, 21 September 2006

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Brian's "wrap up" pose
Last one of the year. End of a 22-week string. Yup, tonight was the night Thursday Minion rides ended for 2006, and maybe the fact that limited daylight forced equal parts riding and socializing was the best way to end the night-ride season.

Mark was there, as were Brian, Naci and Rick. After a little bit of meet and greet, including congratulations to Naci on his new son Kaya, the group pushed off for what Rick termed a South Hill “Mansion Ogle” ride that covered most of that area’s neighborhoods.

A couple of surprises – one bad, one good – were in-store. Regarding the former, Nanci and Mark had a minor collision arriving at one of the ride’s many stop signs; thankfully, no-one was hurt, but Nanci’s bike did come away with its first minor leg-shield dent. As for the good stuff, neither Nanci or Brian had ever visited tiny Pioneer Park, which features spectacular views of the City - especially at sunset when the group happened to be there. (Mark offered his own, more colorful history of Pioneer Park, but you’ll have to ask him in-person.)

nanci's dent
Nanci's little dent...
After-ride eats and beverages were enjoyed – for the second week in a row – at Far West Billiards , where the group discussed mechanical stuff, parts suppliers, upcoming plans to attend the upcoming Bombastics’ Bacchus Raucous rally, and future riding plans, all over drinks “on the house” courtesy of Rick.

All in all, a fantastic way to wrap up the first regular season of night rides by the Minions Scooter Club. Look for a story soon that tallys up the mileage, lists some of the best places visited and stops made, and recounts the sights, highlights and photographs taken over the course of twenty-three weeks of great scooter riding in beautiful Spokane, Washington.

It’s been great fun so far. Late-season Saturday rides are being planned, but we’ll take the time now, as did the group this week, to toast the 2006 season! dingbat

September 21st Ride - Flash Photos  

 
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