May 24th, 2008 Betty Bishop (nee Kidd) and Raoul Gaudette (Chico to everyone) had decided to elope on this special day. But..... for two special people ........we had to bring it up a notch. They wanted to keep it a secret. What a surprise when their travelling companions showed up at 11 Beck their home to take part in their ceremony. Reverand Bonnie Renar said it was a first for her too. 7:30 am rings were exchanged following their vows and they became husband and wife.
Kim Descheneau Betty's daughter was present as she was here from Orangeville to visit her cousin Karin Smedts home from Nova Scotia to join the ride this year. Chico's son Richard lives in Calgary with his family and Angel his daughter lives in Sudbury. A quick phone call to tell them the news and they were off.
While they were phoning Lionel Morin added streamers of tin cans to each of their bikes for the parade to the trail. Blame him for the noise if he woke you up.
We arrived in Chapleau about 7:00 pm where we spent the night at Valentines Bed & Breakfast the only place to stay in Chapleau.
There was a surprise party for Mr. & Mrs. Gaudette hosted by the brides sister's Connie Gerrior and Bonnie Smedts.
LOVE, Family, Friends, Fun, Food, Hot tub, Cake , beautiful sunny day ... what a beautiful way to spend their wedding day. Morning will come early. They won't be sleeping too much tonight but neither will we.
Ross Broomhead owner of the Valentine Bed & Breakfast cooked us up one of his special breakfasts and then off we were to Goudreau. Tonight the plan is to relax by a campfire and enjoy our stories. We did. This was a ride to remember!
On behalf of everyone on the ride we would like to wish Betty & Chico a long and happy life togeather. They are two special people who deserve to grow old riding togeather.
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