January 27, 2011

Just about everyone sagged their bikes down to Lemon Bay Park. Most of the riders were on their way by 9:30 a.m., on their way to Boca Grande.

I went back to the motel and threw in a load of wash. It was done in no time. But when I went to put them in the dryer, I discovered it only dried on high. Pulled them out and into a plastic bag, and put them in the car.

Drove across the street to the Wash House, only to discover a sign in the window about them doing your laundry and folding clothes. Drove back to the motel. Looked up laundromats on line.

There are a couple over on the 41 bypass. Thought about it, but didn't go over.

Drove back to the park, watched birds, read my book, talked to Ed and Lurene, who were already back from the short ride.

Got a call from John saying he would still be at least another hour maybe more. Decided to wait. Another call from John saying Paul and Sara could give him a ride back. By this time it was after 2:00, and the wind had picked up. I decided I wasn't up to riding today, and crossed my name off the sign-up sheet.

Back at the room, I uploaded my pictures into IPhoto. Now almost 4:00 p.m. and still waiting for John to get back. Wet laundry still in the car. Boo!