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To qoute Lou Reed who is not renounwed for being the most jolly chap.

After a really ***** week.

Saturday dawned with a ride from Manchester to Sheffield to do a quick bit of business then onto Cornerspeed to meet up with the NW DSC ride out to Nelly's place and the normal hospitality extended to club members. Great place, give it a try if you haven't been there, not your normal bike shop, something special.

It was great to see Lily, JPM, SteveM, guest1, Gary from the NW and of course the lovely Rushjob & Kwickbitch; though i may have got a bit mixed up here

Bacon butties all round, loads of banter then it was time for the ride home.

It was the first time i'd ridden with other members of the club as i normally stick to my own little clique of known riders. Had a superb ride back, relaxed but brisk with no Billy ******** rubbish that often comes with new groups.

Thanks to SteveM for organising it all at short notice. Went back to my place for a brew and warm up a bit was a bit chilly.

The day progressed with Helen and the kids coming home, putting tents up in garden for big adventure of sleeping out for 3 & 5 year olds (42 & 46 year olds not so excited!!)

BBQ followed by bonfire and kids off to sleep in tent resulted in brilliant evening.

I sat by the bonfire and the fading embers reminded me of many things. One of which was the scattering of the ashes of Howard Lees of Team Bike fame, off the pier at Bandol in France (near the Bol D'or for those of you that don't make the connection) and also thought of the sad and very tragic events of the last week.

The thrill of my kids happiness today helped me think of the bright future after every sad event. Please, please excuse me, as i don't want anyone to dwell on recent events but think of the future.

My wife, children and overall friendship of the DSC this week has been great, when its realy been needed, something special.

Its a great club so its upto you to make the best of it.