Eye Witness Report

Our hopes of a large crew faded as the light rain reduced to a fine mist, and temperatures remained well above freezing. B, Xteric, Keds, and I, clearly lacking any self-respect, still went out on a night when conditions good only be described as ideal. Hopefully we will get a report of the conditions of the couch and network television from one of those absent last night.

Xteric wore the rideleader mantle. After the same start as last week, we headed for Fleming, dropping the trail that starts just past the lower Fleming access road. A new trail for me, its an exciting descent with a sudden big drop that is quite disconcerting when encountered in the dark. Then, up Palin, Fleming CCW, 8B, and finish Fleming.

Near the bottom of Fleming, we caught up with B (who had sped off the front) sitting on the side of the trail looking uncomfortable. His front tire had kicked a bunch of mud and wood bits into his eye. Drawing on his EMT training, Keds took charge of first aid. He used his Camelback for an eyewash, spurting the stream onto B's dirty ball. After exhausting the water supply, chunks of debris were still plainly visible, so with a surgeon's hand, Keds wiped it out from under B's eyelids with a tissue. The violating matter removed, B was bike on his bike and we beat a path towards tacos.

Once again the Knott was empty and we received some tongue lashing from the taco bitty. We explained that it takes a long time to ride to Kyburz and back. Mother Rye explained that new taco meat degreasing QA/QC procedures were in place, and was quite proud of the evenings fare. The tacos were delicious and Keds put down nine of them.

After the tacos were served The Fat Tuesday FT3 steering committee meeting was called to order. Taking advantage of our seats at the bar, we confirmed with Mother Rye that:

• On the evening of 21 Feb - morning of 22 Feb., the Knott Lott will be made available for our exclusive use.
  
• We are allowed to have a camp fire.
  
• Sanitation facilities will be provided by Rock God's RV.
  
• A fully catered breakfast will be provided in the morning, served by our favorite TB.

So, mark your calendars. And don't forget the second sacrament on the FT3 Religious Holiday Calendar, the Wednesday Morning Penance Ride.