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."

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Day #26 August 18, 2007


Day 26
Saturday August 18, 2007

Moorhead, MN to Saxon, WS
347 miles today (18,808 - 19,155)
5,045 total

1 new state today: Wisconsin
11 states total

Didn’t get out of camp in Moorhead until nearly 9 AM. Had another visitor wanting to know about the trailer.

I hit the showers early so I could beat all the softball players to them.
There was only one guy in there at 5:30. I had my oatmeal and one
pop-tart and drank some milk. The milk may go bad by tomorrow.
I left camp with rain gear on as the sky was looking threatening. For
3 days now the rain has been moving this direction from the
southwest. It may finally get here today.

I made good time today I thought. I stopped at an Indian Casino
near Walker, MN and had lunch. I was SO COLD! Again, an extreme
contrast. I traveled all day and never saw the temp climb above 62
degrees. Good grief! Two weeks ago it was 40 degrees warmer during
the day. What contrast! Saw the Mississippi River, narrow enough I
could throw a rock across it!

I made my goal of at least Duluth, the 2nd goal of Ashland, and am
only 16 miles from the 3rd goal of Ironwood, MI. I am almost in
Michigan. Tomorrow, with fair weather, should have me at Mackinaw
City, at the long bridge. I’ll cross on Monday I guess, unless I get
there really early tomorrow.

I am staying at a mom and pop campground, with the office in a
bar. It’s only $14.50 but I’m camping on DIRT!
If it rains….oh oh; wet dirt = mud!

Hope to sleep better tonight. I think it’s a little quieter here.
Good day, good mileage.