Today's run in the rain report

     Usually, runs in the rain are warm and damp forcing folks to continually wipe the insides of their windscreens.  Today it was just cold and rainy, forcing everybody to resort to their regular cars.  Sandra and Larry had ditched their Triumph at the rendezvous and scammed a ride with the Crumleys leaving one lone LBC to lead the pack.  Cocooned in a new (and watertight!) top with the heater warming the cabin I led all of two cars down the 102 towards Saint John.  The road seemed to be a mess of shattered pavement and frost heaves which made the trip down less than enjoyable.  We met up with a few others in Saint John and were finally joined at Lily Lake by Terry and Kim from the city. 
      Lunch at the Pavilion was excellent (which is why we go) and afforded the chance to spend a few hours chatting.

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     Afterwards, Gary led most of the folks on a short tour around the lakes before heading home on the quick highway 7.  Ever the hardcore, I put my top down and headed back up the 105.  I was determined to enjoy at least a little bit of true LBC driving despite the rain.  I was rewarded with dry roads, an overcast but rainless sky and it just seemed to be much more pleasant with the top down.  The pavement didn't even feel as broken and pockmarked. Maybe the sensations brought on by having the roof open masks the bumps?
     Bob E.