The day was overcast with some light rain, or Scotch Mist according to some as 7 brave or stupid riders assembled at Fol Epi [Ken W was joining us on the Goose]. There was some of talk of heading home rather than doing a ride, but that was deemed unacceptable! After waiting for a short time to see if Norm T and others would join us, the Peloton headed to Royal Roads without incident, except for picking up Ken W along the way.

Conversation over coffee revolved around the announcement of the retirement of the cuddly Minister of Foreign Affairs - there was consensus that the reason for the surprise announcement was to allow him to collect his lucrative pension sooner rather than later. That discussion was followed by Cy sharing some of his colourful past growing up in Edmonton. So colourful were the revelations that he might not be allowed to sit at the same table at future coffee breaks!!

The ride back into to town was in "emergent sunshine", in contrast to the very moist ride out of town.

Those who "wimped out" missed a good ride!