Hi Everyone:
Just wanted to let GCC know what a great loaded bike trip Melinda Koken put
together for 4 hardy females Ally Gill, Jane Fowler, Melinda and myself.
Since I had a bad sinus infection and needed to see my md I had to miss the
1st day of the trip from Gainesville to Fanning Springs.
That evening Mike dropped me off along with my bike and gear so I could
catch up with the team.  With the meds I was able to participate in the 2
remaining days riding from Fanning Springs to Stephen Foster State Park in
White Springs and back to Gainesville.  The 1st day the 3 girls rode in the
rain to Fanning Springs.  The next 2 days we had to ride with our loaded
bikes against headwinds.
Not only did we have the headwinds but Jane's rear rim had a crack so
Melinda offered to take the 2 panniers that had Jane's gear in them and Ally
took the bag that sits on top of the rear rack.  I so admire both of you for
taking the extra load so Jane could continue the ride home on her cracked
rim.

Melinda, you are awesome! You did such a great job reserving the cabins,
planning the routes that included Mebane plus all the hills on 241 and
getting us back home safe.

Thanks ladies, great job!!

Barb