Palomar Observatory- November 2008

In November we took a ride to the Palomar Observatory located in north San Diego County. This observatory is a world class center for astronomical research. It has five telescopes that are used during the night on a regular basis for a wide variety of astronomical research programs.

We started with our usual chapter meeting that included officer nominations, it was announced that if anyone wanted to run for president or vice president may do so and this was the time to nominate yourself or someone else, as it turns out Gary and Ron decided to go at it for another year. We also talked about some of the things that we were thinking about for next year, like starting Debi’s Ride 2009 earlier in the year. We mentioned the ride committee and other things that we may need some help in. It is our hope that we get enough volunteers to make 2009 as smooth as 2008 was.

After breakfast we took off for the ride. It was a cold day for a ride in the mountains so it was a good ideal to wear our leathers. If you haven’t done this ride, you don’t know what you are missing. This ride is famous for motorcycle lovers all over the world. For it’s winding roads, switch backs that have various degree’s of angles.

For the experienced rider this makes for a good challenge and for the beginner, well let’s just says you stay focused and under the gloves you will have white knuckles. Dragging the pegs (floor boards) is common along with the clean air, smell of the pine trees and beautiful scenery.

If you are reading our ride recaps for the first time and are thinking of joining us, read the other recaps, view the rest of our website to help you with your decision, then come out and have some fun.

See you all at Calico.