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14th Annual Milton Charity bike show

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“WEATHER” or not to go…“WEATHER” or not to ride…???

So after being told not to be a WOOSE!  “just go ‘n do it Mellow” by, (He who shall remain nameless…and is hiding in the Blue Mountains)

Off we set to the Northern end of the wonderful South Coast for my VERY 1st bike show… The day started off with pouring rain in Batemans Bay, so the decision wasmade to go with 4 wheels instead of 2… Much to AJ’s disappointment Mellow pulled rank and wasn’t going to ride in the wet!!! Also she was thinking of the extra job of cleaning both bikes ahead of her…um well AJ’s job actually!  So here goes…

 

Under very heavy grey skies over 100 bikes descended on the small country town of Milton for the annual charity bike show being held at the Star Hotel, the major sponsors of this event. Over 200 people were gathered for the cause being the underprivileged youth of the community and the local coastal patrol unit. Bikes from as far as Victoria, Forbes, Coffs Harbour and Canberra rolled up to show off their pride n joy on the day. Approx 75 bikes had entered the various categories of the competition. Various raffles, Bands and the usual tattoo show were on as well. The steak sangers were to die for…melt in your mouth yum and plenty of what ever quenches your thirst available as well. Since the beginning of this event some 14 years ago, the bike show has raised nearly $50k, which has been distributed throughout the local community charities. Hope you enjoy the photos…

“Dear Crusty, your reporting job is still safe”…The one thing I have learned is to take spare batteries and memory card for the bloody camera! Guess what…no bloody rain in Milton for the whole day! – So, ‘Who’s wearing that now?’

 

 

We really had a fun day – stayed out of trouble and surprise, surprise - didn’t our little man Mitchell simply drool over the machinery – especially the raffle bike he had his picture taken on! – Wouldn’t any 9 year old ?? – Show and tell will never be the same again.

 

Yours in Riding… “ Mellow ” – your South Coast ‘Virginal’ Journo. XXX

 

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