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So, here’s how it ended. On Monday, June 9, somewhere between 3:00 and 3:30 PM Mountain Time, I was on US HWY 64, in New Mexico, northbound from Cimaron, 12 miles south of Raton. It was sunny, about 80 degrees.
I saw two antelope going across the street. They hurried across when seeing me, but slowed once they got to the side of the road. I pulled ( Read more... ) -
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I am home.
Other than a slightly swollen ankle with some bruising, I am uninjured.
The bike is probably totalled, but I haven't been notified officially.
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Not quite 4 in the morning........
I was very tired last night, so I went to bed early. So, therefore, I was up early too. I sure it had nothing to do with any excitement/anxiety about leaving. But, in any case, since I couldn’t sleep any further this morning at 2AM, I went ahead and did all the final prep stuff. The last bits are in the bag and the bags are on the bike. The bike ( Read more... ) -
Ugh
I am sick.
I felt a cold coming on Tuesday morning on the way in to work. It just got worse all that day, Wednesday and most of Thursday. I was suppose to work Thursday, but called in sick.
Finally, Thursday evening, I started to feel a little better. I continue to improve, but very slowly. I still have a stuff sinus, sore throat, cough, sneezing, ( Read more... ) -
Dress Rehearsal
Back on May 6th, I tried to do a dress rehearsal for the trip. The plan was to go to visit a friend in Columbia, MO, about 450 miles away, and return the next day. It should let me see if the idea of doing two 550 miles days in a row was practical or not.
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Not that I am counting, but......
11 days left to prepare.
I have had my hands full with making plans, discarding plans, making new plans, trying out gear, not liking gear, trying out different gear. I’ve taken to calling my house ‘Trip Lab.’ Here’s a quick tour:
Main Lab
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Well, that was educational
I took my first 'trip test ride' this past weekend. After watching the weather carefully, I decided to go to my friend's home in Merrill, WI, with a brief photo stop in Watertown. The next day I left there, popped up to Ironwood, MI for another photo, then back home.
Saturday morning, 8 AM and I am ready to head out:
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Boo's work is never done
She has a heated bed, but here, in my motorcycle trunk, is my electric heated gear. What would you choose to sleep on?
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Wing and a Prayer
I think I have my route solidified. I've probably over-planned it, but since I can change it on the fly, it doesn't matter really. My last day of work is May 29. On May 30, I'll pack the bike up, make sure everything is ready, both at home and for the trip. And most importantly, get a good night's sleep before heading out. Then early on May 31, I' ( Read more... )
