A few of us went up to Palatka on Wednesday, had a few brews and hung out then went to Miccanopy on Thursday. The weather started to get colder, more Crew arrived Thursday, more hanging out and then Friday a larger group went over to Gator Joes somewhere in the Ocala area.

Friday more arrived, a great ride Saturday to Daytona, St Augustine, Jax and of course Woodpeckers for BBQ. Lots more drinking and hanging out and talking, Hugh on his banjo, Steevo on his ukelele. A raffle which raised $295 for the Crew for next year (shot glasses and patches maybe?).

A bit chilly, dry weather, great riding, fun seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

We like the Quality Inn in Palatka and hope to keep that as our Rally hotel. But hope we have some full size pillows!

Same place and weekend next year.
Thanks to Murph for planning our rides.
Thanks to all those who came and also contributed to our 50/50 raffle and other prizes.
Sad it's over, 1000 miles for me in 5 days.
If you took pics please post them.

 

At about 4:30 AM I could not sleep so I got up and got dressed and left at 5:30 at about 545 I crash at the intersection of 20 and 19. My shoulder is broke all my ribs on the left side are broke small amount of road rash on left arm and face. They are going to put pens ribs tomorrow I am at shands trauma unit . they took me to hospital first then transferred to the shands trauma unit, I heard someone getting bitched at saying I should have been airlifted to a trauma unit to begin with

 

wow Randy that's awful, wished we had known and could have come to sit with you. Heal fast, keep us updated.

 

What happened Randy? Is there anything we can do to help?

 

Randy, this is terrible news...keep us updated on your situation and if you need anything and we can rally up some support from the crew in that area that can assist.

 

Randy are you in Jax or Gainsville?

 

Randy I hope and pray you have a very swift recovery! Let me know where you are and I will come see you!

 

Murph, I thoughrt i was in the turning lane but evidentially I wasn't, I hit a large concrete median right I would have turn left onto 19 from 20. As for where I'm at I am at Gainesville Shands people here are super nice

 

Sorry to hear Randy. I can see how that can happen at that intersection. When Jason and I turned there, I had to watch because I was headed for the concrete. I Hope you recover fast.

 

OMG Randy I just found out. Do ya need anything? Praying for ya bud...keep us updated.