Sunday's Dumfries Run Report

     I apologize to EVERYONE about the snow and vicious winds Sunday morning. I jinxed the weather by removing my snow tires, storing the snowblower and shovels, and the biggest thumb-the-nose at nature, putting away my winter bicycle. So there I was this morning—in the cursed snow—braving the wind that bit into my face—changing my tires back again. 
     We met on the side of the road just out side of town on the Woodstock road/102 and headed north. The wind was nasty and driving demanded one's full attention. At least the roads were clear and devoid of ice. 
     Once at Dumfries, we joined up with a few others and spent some time up at the shack learning about the sap to sugar process. We've done this every year but it's still fun to see the huge boiler in operation. 
     Inside the lodge we found an entire side reserved for us and greeted a couple car's worth of stragglers. We had 17 FABACians in total, about average for this run. It's interesting that this outing, the first of the season, is always well attended no matter how lousy the weather is. Maybe it's the maple syrup. 
      Thanks to all who attended and made this a fun way to spend an afternoon. 
      

Rob E.