To all those that may read this blog, I again must apologize. For not only the delay in updating the blog but the 1 CAV site and answering emails. Between my computers hard drive having a melt down, the passing of friends and relatives and squeezing out every bit of riding for the season, it has been another filled period between blogs. I must thank Bear (Juno President and National Webmaster) for filling in where he could.
Sadly there was another repatriation R.I.P. Cpl Brian Pinksen and funerals for Moon and Colin Stillwell. The dedication stone for DR and there was also the passing of my Grandmother Lorraine Hamill, R.I.P. GG.
I ‘m writing this latest update from a small quite place called Alert, its only a hop, skip and small flight to the North Pole from here. My riding has come to a grinding halt while here. Any one of the several reasons would have taken the fun out of riding….-30 degree temp, 24 hour darkness, snow and dodging the wildlife (wolfs and meat eating rabbits) ….oh and having no bike makes it hard too. There wont be any pictures (well just the 1) in this blog the internet speed here makes picture upload painful…..remember 56k dialup ? oh those where the good ole days of fast internet. I’ve only been gone a short time but without my family and friends (and my bike lol) it seems much longer.
It still amazes me on how belonging to a group called The CAV we can attend so many rides, fundraisers and events. It seems (at least in Juno) if you can’t make 1 event someone else steps up, so we are always present to show that The CAV cares.
The following is a small list of rides (the ones I can remember) since the last blog…..
The MPNMRR …the Military Police ride across the Country. We did the portion from the Harley dealership just east of Oshawa into Trenton, it was pretty cool have the OPP escort us down the 401 in the left lane holding back most of the traffic.
Beautiful ride to Bancroft and the top of Eagles Nest….a nice rock face that I used to ice climb.
The opening ceremonies for the Belleville Memorial Bridge. Its nice to attend events that honour vets but it really makes me proud when the CAV is asked to participate.
The Nathan Ride for Hope was another example of the CAV pulling together and supporting one of their own. A well organized and beautiful ride, some of the routes had such tight winding roads I found myself turning off the signal lights (the turns were so sharp my mind thought I was turning a corner).
The Children Wish Foundation, what a great cause and great time doing it. There’s not to many things in life that can match the smiles on kids faces and once again The CAV was there to do it. Judging by how well we were received we will be going back for years to come.
The Nappanee Firefighters Ride…another good showing from CAV members from several units.
I wished I could have attended the Legion Ride…the pictures I’ve seen look like it was a beautiful day with a great turnout.
Our own (Juno) Presidents and Colours Ride….one thing Juno is good at (I guess since we do it so much) is organizing GREAT Rides !!! We rode to see the colours and to show-off ours.
Every Tuesday night (weather permitting) Juno also goes riding but, as of this writing I think that that season is over. The only riding that remains is for the occasional few hours during midday on the weekends. But we still meet every week, tell our stories and do fundraising through 50/50.
For pictures of rides that 1 CAV has participated in visit
http://picasaweb.google.ca/1cav.webmaster and/or visit Juno’s site
I know this sounds greedy but for at least in South Eastern Ontario I’m hoping for a little global warming (just a little over our riding area). For all you winter buffs you can keep everything north of 7 ;)
From the Great White North I wish you all a safe and gradual withdrawal from the riding season and a smooth transition into the holiday season.
Till the next time, keep your rubber off of the snow and your electric vests close by.
