NEVROC Camden, ME Ride

Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:43:26 -0400

U-Turn has already posted an update on our weekend ride, but let me say that both he and "Where's the fire?" Keith K. did a super job of planning this ride.

Following are some of the highlights of our ride...thanks to my new Nikon digital camera. Keith K. should be posting some pics soon too as he also has a Nikon digital camera.

The first three pics are of our first scenic stop overlooking Darimascotta Lake. Yeah... I'm sure I screwed up the spelling of that one! ;)

From there, we cruised some neat back roads and even had the joy of passing thru the world famous Cow Shit Corner! Sorry... no pics of that... juicy meadow-muffin was dripping off the camera lens. ;) A few bikes did need to be disinfected. I've heard of bikes that LOOK like shit.... but SMELL like shit??

We arrived in Camden around 2:30 PM and had a great lunch at an old restore mill. There's a couple of shots of folks stuffing their faces. The second shot features our only VT riders, Glenn and Nora. Don't ask how many GALLONS of coffee Glenn "The Hoseman?" consumed during this trip.... now ask how "wired" he is... heh heh.

After lunch we rode up Mount Battie for a gorgeous view of Penobscot Bay and Camden Harbor. It was still somewhat hazy, but still a pretty site. Is that VROCer Bobcat and his wife, Jewel, taking in the harbor view?

Time to check in to the hotel that U-Turn found for us. Only one minor problem.. they knew Chris was a trouble-maker and posted a warning sign.... ;)

The next few pics are some of our weary riders relaxing and socializing. There's Bill and Pat Rhodes, along with Bill's friends who rode Vulcan wannabees... HDs! Then there's our travel coordinator, U-Turn, chatting with Charlie, Nancy and Bobcat... (yes after persuading the innkeeper, he allowed U-ie to stay). Ah yes... there's our friend from Vermont again. But not for long... they're moving to NH! Damn! There goes the neighborhood. (Only kidding Glen, but bring your own supply of coffee beans.)

After a short rest, a few brewskies and getting to know each other, we headed into Lincolnville for a super dinner right on the water. When we finally left, it was dark, the moon was full and there was a nice breeze on the bay. I emerged from the restaurant and there she was in all her splendor....

I call this next shot "OP's Moonlight Sonata." (Actually... a pretty cool shot.)

Ah yes... Snow Hill Lodge early Sunday AM. Ol'Phart was up with the rising sun, but where was everyone else??

So ends the OP's picture show of the Camden, Maine ride. 20 bikes and 29 riders. Not a bad turnout. Let's see what kind of turn-out we get for the 2nd annual NEVROC ride.

Ride safe!

Ol'Phart Joe

~V~ 655

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