New Years Day 2001

dot_clear.gif (42 bytes)We've gotten used to Winter milder than this one has been. It was 7º F when 11 hardy cyclists left Ft. Meigs parking lot for Bowling Green at 9:00 a.m. The South breeze didn't help matters much, nor did the expanses of snow-glazed pavement on Hull Prairie Road. All but two of the folks were on road bikes. The two of us who drove our cars out  got to enjoy the frost-encrusted trees and bright snow from the warmth of our micro-climates.

dot_clear.gif (42 bytes)Karen McKee had breakfast ready in Bowling Green. By the time the guys headed home the temperature had risen to a reasonable 22º, and the wind, of course, had shifted to the NW. (Click the thumbnails below for enlargements in a second window.)

Getting ready at Ft. Meigs Frosty tree line Thawing out
John Safian, half-frozen Fruit-filled pancakes!

dot_clear.gif (42 bytes)Dave and Teresa Komives hosted the afternoon potluck. A near capacity crowd brought the usual selection of the cooks' best (the food was super-fine!) A large contingent of kids seemed to entertain themselves just fine, stimulated by the crowd, the food and the dog. Most of them avoided getting stepped on. The sledding was great, but best, as usual, was the conversation.

Watching the sledding Too late to take a fine food photo, but here's a try. Instant attraction
Yummy The snow was perfect for sledding.

dot_clear.gif (42 bytes)We just happen to have a record of what went on in 1999, along with some photos, below.


New Years 1999 


dot_clear.gif (42 bytes) Bright sun, a 20 mph breeze out of the North, 13 deg. F.; 13 stalwart Breakfast Club riders headed south to BG at 9:00 from Ft. Meigs. The 18 mile trip caused only a few frosty fingers and toes, and Karen McKee's breakfast more than made up for that. We cheated on the return trip - motor-pacing behind Pres. Sherry Simon's van.

dot_clear.gif (42 bytes)The afternoon potluck at the Barnes's lasted until late, what with good food and drink and talk and bowl games. Folks brought a dish to pass and fluids of choice. Among other news circulating among the crowd was the engagement of Joyce Payne and Jim Donaldson.

On the road to Bowling Green

Breakfast at Karen's Take-off Time - formal Matt & pecan cake

The Breakfast Ride

Potluck Dave & Steve load up Matt's going skiing tomorrow

Joyce & Jim, engaged.

The Potluck

Last Updated 12/28/09