Pop's Nom Ride

Pop's Ride Report
Submitted May 2010.

I must admit as my ride got closer the weather wasn't as good as the 5 day forecast predicted. I woke up on Saturday morning, awaiting me was a cloudy grey day, bugger, so I swallowed some tuff pills with my breakfast put my bike gear on with some extra layers and headed to the petrol station to fuel up.

Heading out of Melton I was pulled over by the police, luckily for me he was one of the good ones, checked my licence, gave me a breath test and sent me on my way. Now for the best part. Meeting point was the club house and as the departure time approached I couldn't believe all the people that was turning up for my noms ride, I was absolutely stoked.

We left at 11.00 am, me in front on my Kawasaki Vulcan leading a bunch of Harleys, senbloodysational. The ride up to Greendale Pub was great, no rain, got there about 12.00. We all went inside to the bar for a few froffies and cokes. After a little while we all went into the lounge where Stevo presented me with my patch and club medallion, apart from marrying my wife, having my kids and new grandson that was one of the best days of my life. We than had some lunch, laughs, drinks not necessarily in that order. About 1.30 we headed back to club house.

Upon arrival back at the club house the drinks started to flow, the band turned up, set up and started to play. My missus, 2 sons and future daughter in law came later in the afternoon armed with nibblies and salads for the BBQ which was greatly appreciated. Then the celebration really started. I'm sure everybody had a bloody good time because I know myself and my family did. There is one thing I must say the Patriots know how to party. Thanks to Stevo, committee members and all the members for voting me in so I am now a proud and dedicated member of the PATRIOTS. Special thanks to Stevo’s wife Ann Marie for singing a couple of songs with the band, whom where great, but she has a sensational voice.
























Thank you
Pops.