It's close to 5pm as I arrive at the Two Wheels Only campground.

As the parking lot comes to view I see it teeming with bikes, parked here and there.

I pull in slowly, taking in the scene and atmosphere and choose one of the few empty spots. It happens to be next to another red CBR929, identical to mine.

The riders are gathered in groups of varying sizes, just milling around. It seems that many are locals, having ridden up for the day from Atlanta. It's now after 5pm and most are going over and recounting the day before heading back home.

I'm still on a mission of sorts. I need to get signed in and then go out to further explore while the sun is still out. I quickly step up on the main gallery and walk its length to the back.

I cross a female rider involved in a conversation. She's wearing track leather pants. It's warm now and her jacket is off. She's has a Bohn/Knox-type back protector over a sleeveless t-shirt. I casually comment on the back protector as I walk past.

"Nice back protector"

"Thanks"

They're carrying on a discussion about a rider that is possibly endangering others. Being in the vicinity, I chime in a few words. That's it. Nothing more. I keep exploring the facility.

As I get back to my bike, she's sitting on the 929 next to mine. Hmm. . . This woman has taste in bikes. :)

And so we get to chatting a little, quickly discovering some affinities. She enjoys track riding. In fact she races a Yamaha Seca 600 for excitement!

During the conversation, I learn that she works at the BMW dealer in Atlanta. I mention that I met her boss at the rally just this morning which spawns more conversation. Incidentally, our bikes are the same year, same color and, as it turns out, have near-identical mileage. Don't know if this has any cosmic significance. :)

Though many might describe this 31year old as a ten, I generally feel that physical appearance is not all it's cracked up to be. My sense is it goes beyond and I'll admit that she made an impression on me.

She's smart, mature, sensible, and is nobody's fool. My guess is that she can give as good as she gets, maybe more. Hmmm, Queen of Swords comes to mind.

Unlike Queen of swords (who I guess is single), she's in a committed relationship. Likes cats too.

All in all, the conversation is quite brief.

My attention now draws on a growing concern. Some riders are talking of probable bad weather rolling in for the next few days. Information is sketchy, but it sounds serious. There is even talk of possible severe weather. It doesn’t look good.

Little did I realize. . .

Bruno
Montreal, Canada