Tuesday 16th December

What a night. Rain threatening but not eventuating, nice balmy wind. Tinkerbell, Silverfox, Mellonfarmer, Geez, Fatboy, Abba, Mother Ted, Sandals and Helmut arrived at my(Rubberjaws) place at precisely 6.16pm for the Xmas ride with drinks. An easy ride into town ensued via railway tracks, tunnels, CPIT steps, The Square and Bridge of Remembrance saw us arrive at The Thirsty Weta. We piled the bikes up and then had a drink or 4. Twopot and Pantson arrived also. Mellonfarmer only stayed for 1 as he had anther function to attend. I must say the Mussell Inn Captain Cooker is one of the nicest NZ beers I have tried. After much laughter and joking about the Irish and Fat people the professionals amongst us had to leave for their beauty sleep. I do not understand this as most people look terrible when they wake up, so what is beauty sleep and why do professionals need it when they are beauties to start with. The rest of us non proffesionals jumped on our bikes about 9.30 and after a quick do dah break on the banks of the Avon hit Victoria Square. After many jumps, steps and a pinch flat we non professionals went home for some Beauty sleep. Merry Xmas and see you all Sunday.