Tuesday 2nd october.

The big trip is nearly here so last night we needed a meeting.  A posse arrived at mine (Mellonfarmer, Bugs, Dozer, The Cook, Phatboy) and we all set off.  Some on Town bikes some on their steeds for mountains.  By round about routes we did ride until we picked up 3 more posse members. ( Tinkerbell, Silverfoxy and Sandals)  Pumping hard we headed towards Shagley Park.  Along the edge towards the Hospital we found a Lone Goat looking shaggy so we gathered him up and headed around the edge of North Hagley until we got back to the museum.  Really good pump.  Then by highways and byways we made our way to Pomeroys to imbibe good beer while discusing the transport needs for the trip.  After much confusion a plan was laid and more drinks and laughter followed.  By then end of the night we were no longer a posse but a band of merry men.  I was home before midnight still.