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<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT size=3>G'day
All</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><EM><FONT
size=3></FONT></EM> </P>
<P class=MsoBodyText style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><EM><FONT size=3>Here is a
brief account of delightful experiencing which friends on our list have
encouraged me to share. I have assumed ‘list licence’ in relating this
story of things that matter, perhaps encouraged by the announcement of
our new Poet Licensee! </FONT></EM></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT
size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">A wondrous wedding took
place </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">last Sunday</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"> in an Australian country
town called Mudgee. About three hours drive west of Sydney, this </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">picturesque settlement </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">was recently host to the
annual convention of Ulysses Club motor cyclists. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT
size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT size=3>This
worldwide club is for people with a passion for socialising around their two
wheelers; the minimum age to join is reportedly 45.
<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><FONT
size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><FONT size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">The deluge of these
bikers - and their ‘numbums’ (pillion passengers) - </SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">doubled the 6,800 resident population of the town for
a week. A feature of their gathering was a grand parade of the
largest congregation of motor cycles ever seen in rural
Australia.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><FONT
size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>The wedding, of a couple whose lives
have been centred around hard riding on rough roads, was an integral part
of the festivities. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>It was a most joyful and 'wholesome'
event, in my observation. Family members and friends came from all over the
country to join in the great celebration. Hundreds of bikers were in attendance
as observers. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3></FONT></SPAN> </P><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">In fact two nuptials were performed simultaneously in
glorious sunshine at the local horse race track – a huge open space! The
celebrant, arriving on a big bike and wearing a big black Stetson hat,
introduced an apt level of irreverence to the proceedings. And a folk music
group sang locally written ballads which added a heartfelt touch to the
ambience.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></FONT></SPAN>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>The ceremony was followed by a barbeque
for which the groom had made his renowned hand produced wine
and home brews of ale and ginger beer.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>All this happened just prior to the
first race! </FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>As you may suspect there was informality
in abundance with associated dignity, respect and a lot of laughter!
</FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3></FONT></SPAN> </P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>With love</FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3></FONT></SPAN> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Alan</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Adelaide</FONT></SPAN></P>
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