So many with “hope”

Wisconsin takes the lead~~ As I’m sitting here in this fine super 8 I’m trying to think of “who” to thank first.  But it doesn’t matter.  Judy for giving us a comfortable room for the night, Todd for talking to Judy, or Bill for talking to Todd.  It’s a beautiful …

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Thank You!!

Yesterday was a good day, but a hard day…. First off, a huge THANK YOU to Dan and Branch 28 and great friends and family who saw us off yesterday from Mounds Park!!!!! You guys are the best. It was so nice for me to have good friends come by, …

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Almost there?

Let the final half begin~~ I hope everyone enjoyed the 4th of July celebration and remembered those around the globe that are protecting our freedom each and every day.  I met with my Captain connected with the Minnesota National Guard today and exchanged a very important email I’d received yesterday.  …

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Happy 4th of July!

It’s been good to relax at home… The last couple of days have been very relaxing…sleeping in my own bed, driving my car, seeing familiar sites, etc. We’ve been working ahead as well. Like the home page says, we’ll have a going away on Sunday at Mounds Park with a …

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There’s no place like home!

Back in Minnesota Yesterday was a beautiful day as I rode into Litchfield but I couldn’t stop thinking about home.  Joan and I have been on the road for almost 40 days and the thought of being so close to our home, brought us to it.  I’ll apologize to anyone …

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It’s good to be home!

Yes, we’re home a couple of days early…but it’s a good thing… Yes, we’re home a couple of days early—we tweaked the schedule a little bit due to money concerns and difficulty with the holiday weekend with lodging, etc. And, boy, is it nice to be home!! I’m sorry about …

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A friendly wind

A denial but a first First of all I have to say that yesterday was another great day with tail winds that allowed me to ride at almost 20mph and those days I’m just so grateful for.  We left Aberdeen a day early because of those winds and the fact …

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I wouldn’t have made a good pioneer….

Let’s just say I wouldn’t have made a good pioneer….I’m way too fond of the comforts of home, internet being an important one, shortly after electricity, water and air conditioning!!! Still having internet issues, but able to find a wireless signal in a hotel parking lot. I downloaded a few …

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A Little Weary

Where am I? I’ve got to use red here because I think the heat has gotten to my head.  Not only the heat but the lack of people on the roads I’m riding. When we went into Lemmon S. Dakota we weren’t able to find a place to park the …

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