Report of V.M.M.A. Inc.

Australian Winter Equinox

Shortest Day of Year Social Ride to Marysville for lunch.

Sunday 26th June 2005

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Another year has passed and once again we find ourselves on the Annual Shortest Day of the Year Social Ride, the destination this year was Marysville "In Neutral" Restaurant Lounge Bar.

Lilydale Main Street in front of the Olinda Hotel. 

The 1st meeting point was Lilydale Main Street in front of the Olinda Hotel at 10.00 a.m. for a 10.30 a.m. departure, what a great turn out we had for this social ride that include many new members and friends.

A total of 31 motorcycles participated in the social ride, Karma was out for her first solo ride on "L's" congratulations Karma you rode extremely well, Guy & Jennifer Richards were unable to attend but offered their motorcycle to Ian Goddard who had a great day due to the loan of the motorcycle, thank you Guy and Jennifer for your generosity.

Karma after our ride to Healesville via Yarra Glen & Toolangi. 

We departed Lilydale around 10.45 a.m. for Healesville via Yarra Glen and Toolangi with Garry Buckland leading the ride, everyone was in good spirits and the ride up to Toolangi via Chum Creek and back to Healesville via the high road was enjoyed by everyone, including Karma who latter made comment the ride up to Toolangi made her ride through the Spur much easier.

On our arrival at the 2nd meeting point at Healesville we found Pedro, Bron and Red Baron and others waiting for us, cups of coffee and a warm-up  and we were off to Marysville for lunch.

Destination of the ride, Marysville "In Neutral" Restaurant Lounge Bar. 

A little rain was encountered turning from Narbethong onto the Marysville Road, but this was not heavy and became a shower only.

The lunch booking was made for 20, but the turn out of 31 motorcycles raised our numbers to 40 which did not cause the restaurant any problems at all, the big open fire was welcomed by many on entering the restaurant.

Mick warming his hands. 

Everyone was served with drinks before lunches were ordered, the restaurant gave good atmosphere for a great social afternoon.

Marysville "In Neutral" Restaurant Lounge Bar. 

The V.M.M.A. Patron John and Lois joined with us for the day commencing at Lilydale and following through to Marysville, we had Phil & Jenny Tinker (recent members of the V.M.M.A. and Candidate for Healesville Lodge) drive up after a family gathering earlier in the day (happy birthday Jenny), Jane invited her mother to come along in the car and Dean Lugton (recent member of the VMMA and Candidate for Healesville Lodge) rode his motorcycle while Terri followed in the car.

L to R: V.M.M.A. Patron John, Lois, Ian and yes it is Bron. 

It was very encouraging to see both old and new faces turn out for this social event, riders traveled from Bendigo, Euroa, Frankston and many suburbs of Melbourne to participate in this Annual Social Ride to mark the Shortest Day of the Year.

Finally the day came to an end, with everyone departing and going their separate ways home.

Reported by CW