2011 has certainly been a harsh year. I’ve learned a lot about myself and about other people as well. I can’t ever remember another year that I’ve been so happy to put behind me. It was nice to end the year doing some things I enjoy. The weather here in Middle Tennessee was beautiful. So I bet you can name at least one of the things I did on New Year’s Eve. That’s right, a scooter ride.
I got in from work and took a short power nap to sort of recharge the batteries. Then it was off to meet up with my normal riding partner Jody and three folks I’ve known for a while but hadn’t ridden with yet. Lisa, Micky and Greg were all ready to enjoy some nice Tennessee back roads with us. Our plan was simple. We were going to ride to eat lunch at a place Lisa, Micky and Greg knew about. The prior evening we had all been at a party and planned our ride.
Ride planning for us consisted of talking about taking a ride. We figured out who was in. Unfortunately one couple couldn’t join the rest of us due to work and a funeral. Once we decided a time and who was going it was then time to pick a route. To accomplish this I was chosen to lead the ride. So my question to them was simple. North South East or West?
First South was chosen. Boom I immediately had a destination in mind. Moments later is was said another direction was wanted. Not a problem. Another route was already working itself into my head. With the information of the good eating establishment it was set. I think all five of us enjoyed both the ride and the company.
Once back from the ride it was time to grab the camper and join the rest of the group at the campground for our New Year’s Eve celebration. Nothing like ringing in the New Year around a campfire. I think everyone enjoyed plenty of great food. Certainly there were plenty of laughs from everyone. It was fun passing high fives around to other folks. It didn’t matter if you were next to someone or not. If you wanted to high-five them you just gave it to whoever was next to you and they would pass it on around until the intended party received it.
The nice thing about camping for New Year’s Eve is that you don’t have to worry about being on the roads with the drunks. You don’t have to worry about having a DD. You can just enjoy the celebration and all you have to do is get inside your camper and go to bed. So not only is it relaxing to enjoy the outdoors, but also its safe too. Not to mention the kids are welcome as well.
We had one individual that it was their first time camping. They seemed to really enjoy it too. What a memorable way to go on your first camping trip. Start off the New Year with a new adventure. Hopefully it will be the first of many more camping trips to come for them.
How was your New Year’s Eve? What did you do to celebrate? I trust it was safe and fun for all of you.
Ride Safe,
Ronman
