Well, they say April showers bring May flowers. I guess  that's true. But this year they also brought May showers and June showers and when will this end? Not that I'm complaining. I'd rather ride in the rain then the cold, but seems like everday I go out I find rain before the day is through. If that's all I've got to complain about though, I guess things are pretty good.      And they are pretty good. Since the riding season began, PMC hosted our Spring Run that was, you guessed it, a rainy day. Our poorest turnout in years but that's to be expected from time to time. Still, we had a great time and made a little money for the club  and no one got hurt, so all is well with that.      Then we took largest club at Shawnee Ridge Riders with 26 bikes signing in as PMC. Then at American Legion Riders Run, we took largest club again with 27 bikes signing in as PMC. We can't make it to all the runs for various reasons, but good to know we can put together a large turnout from time to time.       We have ridden a number of benefit rides and helped set up one or two already this year. Watch our calendar and our Event Flyers album in photo gallery as I will try to keep all events posted. If you have an event coming up, let us know and I'll be happy to post it in our website.       We have added five new full patch members this year and currently have two probates. The Women's Auxiliary has also added new members and currently have five or six probates as interest in our club and what we do continues to grow. So yes, things are going well.      Upcoming this year is Ironton Rally On The River. PMC will once again do events on Saturday and a bike show on Sunday. The Rally Poker Run will make a stop at PMC Clubhouse. We welcome them to view our pictures and some of the history we have on display. This is August 13-16.      We also will once again be doing the Autism Run. This is the 3rd year in tandem with Portsmouth Fire Dpt. Glockner Automotive group has guaranteed a $1000.00 pay our divided among the top four hands. Our sincere appreciation to them for stepping up for the community as the so often do. This is Sep. 20th.      Our Annual Fall Run as always is the third Sunday in Ocotober. I anticipate good weather and a large turnout. Groundhogs are suppose to know something about the weather you know, lol.  Hope to see many of you out this year riding with us.      We still ride on Sundays and sometimes on Saturdays too. These rides are open for those who want to join us and of course no charge. Just a fun ride.      Speaking of fun rides. I am planning a Bologna Run to Waldo Ohio on July 25th. G&R Grill there advertises the world's best bologna sandwich. This will be fun run of about 300 miles round trip. Will leave PMC Clubhouse at 0930 and will be full day. Just bring enough money for gas, food and refreshments on the return trip. Now if that pesky rain will just leave us alone that day, lol.      Big news is coming about the website. We are in the process of changing it into a blog format site. It will be user friendly. It will have music playlists. It will NOT have all the spam like currently gets on the guestbook. And it will retain the same basic look and of course, our large photo gallery of pictures. Launch date is unknown at this time, but a special email will go out to all when that happens.      Be sure to email us with any questions and we welcome all pictures you have taken from our runs and rides that you want to share. Oh look, the sun is shining! Got to run!                           BE SAFE AND RIDE!                           Groundhog