It was a great time for sure, Marty! You know that Sunday thunderstorm I left a day early to avoid? Didn't happen, but the wind beat the hell out of me all the way from Doniphan, MO home.
Re. group size, I'd much rather run with a small group of competent, experienced riders than a big group with a mix including dementoids who should have hung up their helmets 10 years ago, rookies with a need for training that exceeds their need for speed, and competitive twits with something to prove. We had a fine group, and I'll pick that kind of quality over quantity every time.
See you in Dahlonega! Ann and I should get in Thursday midafternoon; if you remember to give me your number, I'll phone.