The Day of the Year We all Waited for
Progressive Dinner Ride
September 22, 2007
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Vern &
Ruth Johnson kicked the day off at 8 a.m. with a breakfast of muffins,
sweet rolls, fruit tray, Spanish breakfast rolls, juice, and coffee. Then Lyle
led
the ride through hill and dale to his house in Tyler for hors d’oeuvres prepared
by “Alice in Wonderland.” She whipped up a special recipe of salsa dip for
chips and deviled eggs to round out the array of finger foods.
Lyle took
over for Marlin Parbs who was on a run to Pullman and led the ride through
Cheney, Marshall, Hangman Valley with beautiful, expensive homes surrounding the
golf course. And on through Valleyford and Mica to Marlin & Fran’s gorgeous
home in southeast Spokane Valley for Fran’s special preparation of a delicious
Waldorf-type salad and Chicken Caesar salad—absolutely great! Someone tried to
get away with Fran’s beautiful grandfather’s clock but couldn’t get in his
motorcycle trunk!
Hattie
Wales jumped onto her fast trike and led participants through valley traffic,
over the Argonne Pass to Bigelow Gulch, and onto Francis Avenue (was it named
for a man or a woman?). After several stop lights we reached North Indian Trail
Road and followed it to Bedford Street and Hattie & Larry’s new home for the
greatest homemade lasagna we’ve ever tasted—also beverages and a game or two of
“Testicle Toss.” Great job Hattie and Larry!
Then came
the ride of the day led by Michael Mustered (oops, Lyle again) through the maze
of streets, stop lights, and traffic of Greater Spokane to I-90 and eastward to
Barker Road and Mustered’s home on Nixon Avenue for dessert. What will it be?
Pie? Cake? Cobbler” Cookies? No, it was the all-American favorite—ice
cream—with a variety of toppings and bananas. What, no bananas? Matilda, what
were you thinking? Whatever, it was the perfect ending to a day of friendship,
camaraderie, great rides, and fantastic food.
A special thank you to Helen Morgan for her dash from stop to
stop with leftovers, help,
and calming influence on nervous hostesses!
All 28 participants gratefully
appreciate Steve and Hattie’s organization and planning, and, of course, those
who prepared the delicious food and refreshments at each stop. The perfect
riding weather made the trips between stops even more enjoyable. Sorry Bob and
Marlin, you missed it all along with those who also had other obligations.
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Waiting for more photos, so if you have any, new or old,
please send them to me and I will post them for you. Give details of when,
where, and who.
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Last Updated
09/26/2007
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