Well we all met at Epic some had the
chance to have a nice McCafe Coffee and quick chat to catch up with
each other which is always great to do.
After everyone was fuelled up off we
set on our way to Cordeaux Dam. Due to time constraints it was
straight up the Hume with a short pit stop at Marulan then continuing
on to Cordeaux.
Although the
weather was not the hottest at least we had a rain free days riding.
On arrival at Cordeaux we were welcomed with enthusiasm by our Jen
Woods and Helena Gritton and most members of Natcom which was
especially significant in that this particular Memorial day was the
first in recognition and celebration of our wonderful founder Stephen
Dernley.
A special memorial sights chosen within
the national park namely a large boulder which took a great effort by
the committee to have approval granted by the relevant authorities.
One of our Ulysses members was a qualified Mason and he had the
special skills to insert and place the commemorative plaques in the
large rock.
After completion of the service Kim
Kennison gave a short presentation on the passing of another special
Ulysses member Geoff Mayfield who had suddenly ridden on. Geoff was
one of the initial members of our club who devoted his time and
enthusiasm supporting all that we represent.
Then it was time to depart and wend our
way home. Once again it was straight down the highway and the usual
boring traffic. That is until we hit Marulan. For the first time I
have ever witnessed the complete south bound lands were blocked with
numerous police vehicles and most were shunted into the Truck
inspection depot.
On reflection I recall a ACT Rapid
police vehicle being the first car to meet the oncoming traffic hence
with an upgrade they would be able to very quickly identify if you
were driving/riding a currently registered vehicle. If not you were
shunted into the inspection depot and boy as we went past they were
crowded into the station.
From then it was a quite treck home to
Canberra.
Least but never Last we were fortunate
to celebrate and remember our Loved ones and special friends who have
ridden on.
Thanks to the crew who attended.
Michael Winters, Butch Wills, Chris
Dietzel, Hartmut Kehim, Silvia, Mike Kelly, Gordon White, Trish
Holdsworth, Piers Holdsworth, Garry McCurley, Chas & Jen Towie.
Cheers CT
