Wizard's RTE @ Flora and Ella's - Labelle, FL

The Grand Wizard, aka Kevin Healey, has invited everyone to join him for PIE on Saturday! Rumor has it that Flora and Ella's little establishment in Labelle has the best pie that Florida has to offer. How can anyone not attend!

It's a short 135 mile ride from Riverview to Labelle and I departed at 9:30am; I wanted to make sure that I got there before the pie ran out. This group has a reputation of setting a time, in this case 12:00noon, arriving early, and eating all the food. I wasn't taking any chances.

The ride south was uneventful until I reached Port Charlotte. An accident on I-75 North had traffic backed up about 12 miles. Fortunately I was headed South!! All of a sudden, we were creeping along. No one could see the accident so rubbernecking was not causing the delay. Another accident?? After about three miles, the culprits were visible. Three pickup trucks towing floats were finally pulling into the weigh station. What's up with all this parade BS. Earlier in the week, it cost me the time needed to complete the Lap of Florida. This time, it was potentially impacting lunch. Argghhhhh...

Arrived at the restaurant to a parking lot full of bikes. Great turnout!!! Some of the regulars were there including Cruz'n Al, Roy, Richard, Clem and Patricia, Bill, Randy, Don, and many other MTF'rs! Chuck Gittner came too and didn't take the opportunity to remind me that he was the only one to successfully complete the Lap of Florida. Thanks Chuck!

Great food, espeicially the pie. We filled the back room with 40+ riders and passengers. Kevin had the insight to reserve the back room... it was needed!!!

After dinner, we all posed for a group picture. My little VTX became one of the highlights of the photo!!! It was then time to head out.
Two hours later, I was back in Riverview, ready for the next little excursion.

The scoot was ready to go anyway. It had been enjoying some quiet time before the crowd all ruched in!!!