Friends

Early start. Ernst, Laila and I meet the gang at a filling station East of Jonkoping at I time I prefer to be in bed. Smiles. So many people I like and am pleased to see again. 30 bikers heading for the ferry and the island of Gotland. It's a long job and every biker in stiking distance is heading for the rally at Visby the island's capital. It is a huge meeting I believe. VMCK were at it in force 5 years ago and have fond memories of a great time. For 7of us though Janne has the use of his sister's holiday cabin for the night. We will get to the rally tomorrow, soon enough.

Sunshine and blue skies. A great place for 7 friends to catch up after a year apart. Osten (73) has his new lady with him. She is lovely. The women are organising everything except the barbecue which of course is mans work. It takes real men to burn the meat just right. There is nothing to this story except a few drinks, hearty food, conversation, a lot of smiles and a few hugs here and there. Even when conversation switches into Swedish for long periods it is still great to hang out with good friends. I wish this could last a week.