Withdrawal from Thursday Rides?

I know, I know, I too missed the routine of going to the Thursday New Albany ride, mixing in with some very cool and nice people followed by a good bike ride.  I can't put into words how thankful I am that I have an alternative coming.  In one week, I will be standing on the rim of this.....

.....and hiking down to the below, the point at which the Little Colorado River flows in to the Colorado River.  The flow rate of water is very high from all the rain so need to bring a floating type thingy so I can paddle across the river to continue the route.  It's a 16 mile round trip hike and supposed to be a great adventure with 3 other people.  Meantime, tomorrow is the Fall HOOT tour but OSU kick-off is noon so probably do a trail run instead and then Sunday is the "Big Game" a paintball extravaganza at Splatter Park in Mt Giliad.  My son and I are going but I suspect he invited me to go just so he could "bonus ball" me.  You know, when you are not looking someone who is supposed to be on your side takes a shot at you.