Georgia Wilderness Society
Poker Ride 2025
October 3, 2026
Predictions of rain proved wrong on October 3rd and we got our Poker Ride in safely. There probably were more non-riders than riders, but, hey, that's okay. The main thing was everyone enjoyed the comradery and for the riders, the exercise.
The awarding of the main prize took an unexpected turn, to the embarrassment of the host, and that is all he will say about that!
Door prizes were passed out. Shirley Williams got a group rendition of
"Shirley, Shirley, KA-TAH-DIN,
Shirley, Shirley, What a win,
Shirley, Shirley, WOO-HOO!"
in honor of her ascent up Mount Katahdin at the north end of the Appalachian Trail.
Ceremonies over, we gobbled up some dogs, burgers, and delicious potlucks that guests brought in. Special thanks go out to Jane Mangum, Mary Katz, and Vickie Owen for helping with the card distribution and to Cherry Arrowsmith and David Bryant for assisting with road security. Bernard Spenle helped the harried host in the kitchen.
Other attendees included Joe Mangum, Margaret Clay, Lynn Rivenbark, Basil Youman, Genise Spenle, and Dave Gardner and his friend Harry ?Dixon? Hope to see some of you bike enthusiasts in Florida soon!
-Terry Ross
