Cruiser Clothing BBQ
Normally we would have gone to the BMF this weekend, but in all honesty, there is nothing we needed and we would only have ended up spending money we don't have. Arlene was keen to get out on her bike though, as she just has not had the opportunity of late. So, up bright and early to meet the Old Codgers and friends for a jolly jaunt down to Bournemouth. For once I was 'off duty' with Richard leading and Carl as rear gunner, and a splendid job they did too. Second man marking, worked a treat and we all arrived just as  the band was setting up. Despite having tried the whole shop on a few weeks ago, Sue still managed to find a couple of tops she couldn't live without. Apparently it is now long sleeved top weather!

By now, the band was belting out some nostalgic numbers and the BBQ was well underway. Chatting to other customers, (mainly Harley riders) I found a Valkyrie rider who was once a VSOC member in Kent. It turned out we had many friends in common and we both attended the Scrumpies first rally down in Chudleigh. Just then  five members of The Thames Failed Vultures arrived, three fifths of whom  went to great lengths to avoid having to say hello to any of us. Hey Ho !

 It was then time for Paul to have a paddle, so off to Boscombe we went. Whilst most of us drank coffee and stuffed our faces, Paul paddled and Keith and Ash played at being King Canute.

From there we all went to Lyndhurst where 5 of us peeled off for home and the other 6 bikes went on to find a New Forest pub for a late Sunday lunch. Once again, a great day out. I must say, it was really impressive and satisfying to watch the group riding as one unit. Second manning, looking out for each other, making space available for riders behind to overtake and re-join the group...... great stuff!