Juno can't wait any longer for spring!

When I woke up today it was 1 deg C outside, yesterday when we talked about going for a ride it seemed like a good idea, but 1 degree? I sent the the text off "..are we going?", "Yep" comes the reply. Guess I'd better get ready, when we did this on December 31st, the last possible ride of the year, there was two of us, on January 1st, the 1st possible ride of the year, our group grew to 3. When I showed up at Tim Hortons in Trenton today there were 4 bikes waiting for me, 5 bikers crazy enough to go riding in January!

The air was brisk as it burned my face riding down Hwy 33 to Picton, a bit of a stop there at, where else, Tim Hortons for a coffee and hot chocolate. Then heading to Belleville and back to Trenton. About a 130km trip, well worth the effort of getting dressed and washing my bike (during the next warm spell). The next time we ride, who knows, maybe more riders will show and join in on the fun!

December 31, 2009

January 1, 2010

January 17, 2010

Sgt. George Miok, Sgt. Kirk Taylor, Cpl. Zachery McCormack, Pte. Garrett William Chidley, Calgary Herald journalist Michelle Lang

Its been a few days and I have defrosted, the day was last Sunday and it was a bitter day, not just the cold but the 5 coffins that arrived at 8th Wing Trenton made it a rough start to 2010. They arrived to start their journey down the Highway Of Heroes, 4 soldiers and a reporter, 5 heroes. May their journey be uneventful and may they all rest in peace.


STAND DOWN SOLDIER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND

Red Nose

Last night some members of Juno volunteered for the Quinte Red Nose program,

The night started by signing in, having some food and playing some cards,

then all the excitement started to happen, calls started coming in from patrons who had some Christmas cheer and needed a ride! When our team of three hit the streets at 9:30 we went non stop until 4am! It was the second busiest and best night of the season for operation red nose.
77 volunteers carried 347 party goers home in 183 trips.
Red nose received nearly three thousand dollars in donations last night bringing their total just over 19 thousand dollars.

Thanks to all who participated in making this event a safe success!

Merry Christmas

Last night 60+ Juno members and some from 1CAV formation members got together for a Christmas party, and what a party! I had the best time that I have had in along time, thanks to all who made this a party a success.

As the Christmas season creeps up on us and we wish to have some Christmas cheer, remember to drink responsibly and use Red Nose to get home safely.

Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes

Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes was killed by an IED today at 9:00am Kandahar time. The 26 year old Boyes was just 10 into his deployment... Words I didn't want to hear but there they were, echoing throughout my living room as my wife read the news aloud, and then as always, we let our friends know and waited for the repat timings. So here we are again, lined up to receive another hero home, the plane lands and the casket is lowered and now the vehicles go past us, they are black and shiny with a lonely green gloved hand waving out the window in appreciation. Appreciation for what we are doing, when it is us who are the appreciative ones!

Thank you Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes, for you have made the ultimate sacrifice.

R.I.P. Lt. Justin Garrett Boyes

STAND DOWN SOLDIER
WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR ULTIMATE SACRIFICE
YOU ARE NOW HOMEWARD BOUND

Colours Rides 2 & 3

What a great weekend! Although a bit chili, the sun was up and the sky was clear! We started Saturday by departing at 9:30am, we headed north towards Stirling. There we stopped at The Sagar Conservation Area, we climbed the hill and the tower - what a view - well worth the walk!



After the lookout we headed into Stirling to see the covered bridge, have some lunch, and....

...head back home.

On Sunday we departed at 11:00am and rode south towards Picton to the Millennium Lookout, a short stop and off we go...





...Next stop, Lake on The Mountain. Another great view!

Mount up and lets go to Macaulay Mountain - Bird City,,,
From here some supper and homeward bound. Another successful Day / Weekend / Riding Season! Thank you all for making my summer memorable.

Bear

Juno Fall Colours Ride

Yesterday, October 10 2009, we took a leisurely 415 km ride through the countryside. We headed north from Trenton, on back roads, to Bancroft. Then over to Peterborough, Brighton and back to Trenton!
With stops along the way for gas, coffee. We stopped for food in Bancroft and visited the Eagles Nest to take in the spectacular view and breath taking colours.

With 16 bikes, 20 members and excellent leadership by Ultraman this was a great day.

Thanks Ultraman for organising this ride, thanks all those who came to ride. The members that had other commitments were missed - plan to be there next year, you won't regret it!