The turnout was light. Only three of us made it for coffee and one arrived on his bike. Most of the regulars were out riding, and I mean out riding–dirt biking in Tennessee or riding the countryside in Spain. We can’t wait to see the pictures of that tour.
Although only three of us made it for coffee (we’re hoping the weather will turn so we can renew our Sunday morning breakfast rides) it was a special yet sad moment. You see, today, Sunday March 30th, is the last day the UDF will be open for a while. We have to find a new gathering place.
The United Dairy Farmer’s at the corner of US 22 and Ohio SR 3, one of the top UDF sites in the Ohio-based business, is undergoing some renewal. Construction of a new building is well underway. The old building and gas pumps need to be removed to make way for the new and improved UDF. When complete, 20 gas pumps will replace the eight that now exist, and the store will be larger by 50 percent. It will be the largest UDF gas station and convenience store in the company’s organization.
Manager Beverly said it will be three months before they reopen … if the weather accommodates the construction. It will be July before we gather again as a Sunday morning rider’s group at this location.
So, we’re looking for a new place to gather. The three of us selected another location, a UDF, for next week. The absent ones didn’t get to vote, so I’m sure there will be debate.
The important aspect: we continue to be a community of riders with a common thread of motorcycling, and a place to gather.–DBrent
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