I've Been a Real Slacker

We have been so busy riding and meeting and visiting that I haven't been writing much although I did manage to get a few pictures up.

Last night was the closing of the Motor Maid convention. Betty Falls and Gloria Struck were recognized for 65 years of continuous riding membership. Gloria is 86 years old and going strong. Betty is the daughter of Dot Robinson, one of the founders of Motor Maids.

Margaret Wilson, our oldest member was also recognized. She shared a story about her husband, Bill, teaching her to ride on a "machine" when her feet were several inches from the ground on each side. Bill would ride on the back with Margaret up front working the controls. What a great role model they are!

Business meeting yesterday where new officers were elected for the next 3 years. We also voted on a potential change to the bylaws which did not pass. Lots of information given on lots of topics and upcoming events.

On Wednesday, I was a checker for the Dot Robinson Road Run which was a lot of fun,especially since I was at the last check point where the riders finished. One cloud over the vent was a rider who was intentionally run off the road by a SUV. Good news is that she wasn't seriously injured and her bike is rideable. Police are stll looking for the driver.

Our traditional parade was on Tuesday evening, unfortunately the city council determined the parade route and time. As a result, the parade was through a small residential ares behind the hotel and was only 2 miles long. We had so many bikes that the front of the parade had to stop briefly while the waited for the end of the parade cleared an intersection.

Next year convention is in Spaertenburg and in 2013 it will be Bend,OR. Should be lots of fun, this year we blew the attendance record out of the water with over 300 member attending. Here is to breaking even more records in the future.

Thanks for a grat time Michigan Motor Maids.

More later