A wet start did not deter Simon, Tony, Pam, Graham, Robert and I from meeting at Morrison's, Weybridge. Morrison's is good providing you allow enough time to negotiate the rather long queue which can develop for coffee and food! So it was that some of us set off for Windsor with thirsts slaked and on full stomachs, others not!
By the time we were on the road it had stopped raining and even showed signs of brightening up. We took a slightly quirky route to Egham where my plan for us to climb Prune Hill was foiled by closure of the level crossing. Curses! Even worse, other level crossing closures in the area were causing traffic to back up in Egham town centre! Birthday Girl Pam came to the rescue and led us adroitly through a car park and a warren of back streets to bring us out near the bottom of Middle Hill, which today had to stand in for Prune Hill. After gliding down Crimp Hill, our route into Windsor took us along the path of the Queen's funeral cortege, at least as far as the Long Walk. Crowds were out in force in Windsor but we easily found a table in the haven which is the courtyard seating behind the Cinnamon Cafe, where things were as excellent as ever!
Dehydration and malnutrition staved off, we headed via Datchet, Staines and Laleham for tea at Shepperton Lock.
Many thanks to all for your company, and to Simon for back-marking, and many happy returns to Pam! I must say that going out on one of my rides would not be my idea of a birthday treat!
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