Chapter V Gum Swamp Extravaganza

Saturday, October 7

The pickin's were slim for Chapter E at the Gum Swamp Extravaganza held by Chapter V outside Cochran.  Billy and Kelly were the only two to make to journey to the countryside in search of the fun promised.  Billy insisted that Kelly lead the way down.  Once they arrived in Cochran, the search for the Oak Grove Community House on Airport Road began.  At the intersection, Kelly asked Billy what way should they turn.  Billy said to the right and with Kelly knowing Billy's history for not going the correct way, they turned right anyway.  In short time it was known that going right was the wrong thing to do.

After making the obligatory U-turn and heading back, they began to think something was wrong as there was no place resembling a "Community House" in site.  When all hope was about the be lost, they noticed a group of folks off on the distance and despair turned to hope that they finally found the right place.

The V-Rats had some fun and unusual games to entertain the visitors.  Like a true rat race...placing 3 mice in a circle and wagering on which one would make it outside the circle first.  Also, they have a bicycle barrel race.  Now, watching folks who are use to turning a throttle try to turn a set of peddles if quite comical.

The meal of "road kill" hotdogs and chili couldn't have been finer since they had live entertainment available.

Billy and Kelly had to leave before the closing ceremonies to ensure they had time to get Chapter E's meeting ready for a rippin' good time that evening.  But, the time they spent with the River Rats was a good one and the day's ride was very enjoyable too.

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