The group was billeted by members of the Rotary Club of Webster. Later that evening they all attended the Webster Rotary Thursday night dinner meeting. Hospitality was abound. The riders were treated to a wonderful dinner (very comforting after their long, hard day) and Ian was asked to speak about the Tour du Lac; it's inception, it's focus and it's determination to raise funds for the cardiac cath lab at the new hospital. Ziggy, one of our riders and an occupational nurse, spoke about what this ride meant to her. In the last three weeks, Ziggy has lost her nephew (26 years old) and her father to cardiac problems. She told the group that when she signed on for this ride, she had no idea about how close to home this cause would ultimately mean to her. She said that she has both her father and nephew along with her on this ride and that is what is seeing her through. One on each shoulder, as she puts it. Everyone, the riders and their hosts, were thankful for a very heartfelt evening.
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There were so many great moments anyone would be hard-put to name the best... but I am choosing the dinner hosted in Webster by the Rotarians there... and the look on Joanne's face when she realized that ... again... she had won the 50/50 Draw... "Oh My Gaaaaawd" she exclaimed, just like at home! Anyway, that was a moment for me.
Bruce
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