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, October 21, 2007

Day #72 October 21, 2007



Day #72
Stayed put in Asheville, NC KOA

Didn't even start the bike up today...
never unlocked it from the tree it's cabled to.

It got down right chilly last night! The weather station in Asheville reported 36 degrees.
I got up twice to see if my heater was running, and it was. Supposed to be 49 tonight for a low,
and rain is coming this way...again. I've missed two beautiful days for riding. But I've ridden almost 72 days, so I'm sticking with my plan to let the tourist traffic thin out a little before heading to Gatlinburg tomorrow.

I've spent the entire day updating the blog (nearly all caught up) and updating my gas & expense logs. It has been a beautiful sunny day here, and warm. Many of the campers have moved on. I haven't seen any new ones pull in anywhere today.

I'll get my gear assembled for tomorrow's run, which should be a long, long day.
But without the trailer, it should be more fun. I plan to be on the road very early, before sun up
to get over the mountain and to the park.

It has been a relaxing day, including talking to Nat.

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