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*Slap*..."Ouch!...darn!"......*Slap*
    "Bob, did you know you have a real nasty crop of deer flies?"
   "If you think they're bad, wait until the hornets smell the food!"
  
      Ten cars wandered down a great twisty road under perfect skies towards Rita-n-Bob's place on the lake.  Rain had been forecast (it always is) but never appeared.  Crisp blue skies followed us the entire day.
      The cottage visit/meeting/pot luck lunch was a hit.   We mostly lazed around, around the picnic tables and chatted away the afternoon.  This is not to say that BIG events didn't take place.  John B. announced that he was selling the 'B' and looking for something more comfortable, and easier to get in & out of (a place many of us are also thinking about).  He then asked someone to take it to the garage for it's yearly inspection.  This caused a huge fight with Dan eventually beating out all comers.   Unbeknownst to the gathering, Dan wound up buying the B (yes you read it right) while he and John discussed details. John now has money burning a hole in his pocket and will entertain suggestions for something practical with sporting aspirations.
      Bob offered folks a ride on his evil death machine (an ATV) but was turned down by all.  Sorry Bob, the boat was more fun (and safer).
      Gary regaled the gang with stories of his battle with the evil radiator hose, followed by some off-colour jokes from Herb, exchanged in private of course.   At this point a meeting broke out.

• Gary thanked Rita & Bob for opening their cottage to the demolition crew, and for the food.  The sesame chicken and chili on their own where easily worth the drive. 
• All were urged to partake of the Stanley Fair this Saturday.  Meet at the Brookside Mall at 9:00 AM on the 19th. 
• Gary offered to lead a group to Saint John to visit the tall ships on Sunday the 20th—that's this Sunday.  Meet him at the Blue Canoe near Oromocto at 9:00 AM. 
• Gary then dropped to his knees and sobbing, begged for more runs. 
• In response, John B (possibly still euphoric after the quick and painless sale of his much loved B) offered to arrange the Thanksgiving run to the Kingston Peninsula. 
• Robert then offered a 'present' to anyone in attendance but met zero takers, mostly because we had no idea what he was offering. Dan finally took the bait and was presented with a vintage creeper. 
• The September meeting will be held at 'Mokos' at the Lodge in the Mactaquac Park.  Details will follow.

    The rest of the afternoon was uneventful and pleasant with folks slowly drifting off into the sunset—er, dusty road.
     Thanks again to Rita & Bob for another excellent day on the lake.
  Bob E.

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