2025-09-01 Testing, Testing, Testing

I'm Getting Excited!

I'm mostly packed and have the hotel booked for tomorrow night.  Most importantly, I have the blog set up and ready to go - so I thought I should test it.... Testing, Testing Testing...

I had a good day today with a 200km Motorbike ride with Spencer, and then a blood donation! 

I plan to hook up with Kent on the way down.  We are both leaving around 8:00, so should meet up in Red Deer or Airdrie.  We will be staying in Ritzville tomorrow tonight and then getting to Hood River around noon on Wednesday.

Looking forward to seeing Brad, Blaine, Kent, Ross, and Robert.  It will be a small group, but should still  be a lot of fun!

Will update again tomorrow if Kent (the birthday boy) and I aren't having too much fun in Ritzville!

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