About Me

Eugene, OR, United States

Niagra Falls, NY Sept. 24, 2007

Niagra Falls, NY  Sept. 24, 2007
My first helicopter trip! What a rush!

Many thanks to...

Several folks deserve some special recognition for different reasons.

Natalie, my wife, you are SO WONDERFUL! I'll be home "soon." (Next month???)
Josh, my tech guy (son) who puts up with simple, dumb questions asked for the 8th time.
Karla, my graphics person for the neat business cards!
Stacey, for taking care of her Mom!

Jon Hardisty, on the phone motorcycle mechanic!
Travis and the whole crew at University Motors in Fargo, ND.
"Ya'll are great!"
All the guys at Town and Country Motorsports in Murray, KY.
Jason at ASK Motorsports in Columbus, OH.
Greg and his crew at Riders Edge in Gettysburg, Pa.
I appreciate the QUICK service.

My church family at Fairfield Baptist in Eugene, OR who are continually lifting me
to "the throne of grace" for a safe and fun trip!

The wonderful folks of Kingston and Harriman, TN who took great care of me
as a result of Day #75's little "mishap."

Sunday, September 9, 2007

WEST KY PITSTOP August 23 thru Sept 9














I arrived in West KY in the early evening on Wednesday
Aug 23, what was then Day #30 on my tour. Here it is 18
days later, and I am ready to hit the road again. I will count
tomorrow, Monday September 10 as Day #31, and not
count all my work days here as part of the tour.
Nor will I count the 371 miles on the bike while site seeing,
running errands and visiting while here.

I spent most of yesterday, going through my gear, repacking
and getting everything ready to travel. I've done some
maintenance on the bike, purchased some new carpet for
the tent (is lighter and packs smaller), and put everything
away that I can until time to travel.

I have torn down 2 old outbuildings, hauled away over
10,400 lbs. of wood and metal, cut up what I would guess to
be over 7 pickup loads of brush and tree trimmings and picked
up a mild case of poison ivy or sumac. I've visited my 2 sisters,
but have pretty much stayed busy working on the clean up
project here at my mother-in-laws place. I've seen 2 snakes,
1 mouse, a burlap sack full of woodbees and more red wasps
than I could possibly count!
I have worked on the blog daily, trying to get it caught up, but
that is a difficult thing to do. Now that it is up and running, and
I know a little more about it, I'll try to keep it current on the
road, while filling in the missing days as I go along.
I've had several requests for pictures of my camper, some of
the campgrounds and places I've stayed. The photo portion of
the blog is absolutely the most frustrating thing to work with
and not very easily manipulated, but I'll try to get those up
for those interested. If any of you know how to align/place
the photos, your input would be GREATLY appreciated, as I
am to the point of NOT posting any more photos it is such an
ordeal.

The road is calling...and I intend to answer!

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