PORTLAND TO PARKERSBURG

Friday, July 16, 2010

Had my phone stolen yesterday so I have no phone numbers or e-mail addresses. Please text or e-mail me and identify who you are so I can keep in touch. What happened is a long story. The fella who runs the hostel where I stayed last night in Dalbo, MN drove me 45 miles each way so I could get a new phone. I am now in Prescot, Wisconsin after a 94 mile day. The two campsites I planned to stop at were full, so I had to keep riding. got here about 5:30. I feel fine, but tired! I only have one pic today because I just learned how to use the camera on my phone. I have ridden 2021 miles so far and am more than 2/3 of the way home. Many more days like today and I'll be home next week. Bike is doing great! Still no flat tires and I had the tires sqitched in Alexandria,MN two days ago. Will be home before you know it! Miss you all!

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Anonymous17 July, 2010
Randy, I thought I would let you know I have been reading your post and I can't believe you are two thirds of the way done already. Sounds like you are enjoying the trip. Keep riding and we will see you when you get home.

Roger Eakins
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SARAH S (LIL1)17 July, 2010
Mr.Mod just to let you know I am going to be pposting untill you come home. I got a Turtle and named it Squrit it is so cute. It is so lil just like me. I miss you sooo much. I cant wait till you come home. I cant believe your fone got stolen. What kind of phone did you get. Plz tell me i am dying to now. Kelso Flea And I have all been hanging out together. Ever scence school has been out Flea and I have been hanging out alot. Well I better get going .

LOve YA MR.MOd!!!<3

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logan17 July, 2010
I can't beleive your already in wisconsin
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Kaylain West17 July, 2010
Miss Ya Too...Good Luck And Be SAFE.....
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Anonymous17 July, 2010
Randy,

It is hard to believe you have completed 67% of your trip. Just think, you only have to travel through Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio before you reach Home-Sweet-Home. West Virginia will seem like
" Almost Heaven."
As of now, when is your projected day of arrival in Parkersburg?
Keep those legs moving and keep one eye on your cell phone and the other on the Steeple!

Bill Fletcher
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Marsha17 July, 2010
Randy,
I was in Braxton County this week and was so anxious to get back to get on line and check your progress. This summer is flying by, would you agree? I am so glad to know you will be back in time to rest some before the 18th.
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Andrea18 July, 2010
Hi Randy! This is Andrea from the Lewis and Clark trail. It looks like you have been having some fun adventures. We are too! Alex and I are now in Yankton, SD, just a few days from Iowa! We met another tourist a few days ago who is letting us stay at his place in Yankton, and we are enjoying all the luxeries of life, such as computers! and internet! We are taking our first rest day tomorrow and going kayaking with him. It's been just over a week since my dad left the ride and he was verrrrry sad to leave. Sorry to hear about your phone. still have your number, but it sounds like you lost mine: 319-331-5595. Continue to ride safe!
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Anonymous18 July, 2010
Jeff T said
Madison and I have been camping for a few days and
haven't been able to read your updates. Good to see you are
past the 2000 mile point. We leave for the beach Fri but will read your updates each day.
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Anonymous19 July, 2010
keep up the good riding and see you at home in the park. kenny
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PERSPECTIVE

When I think of the men, women, and children who suffer from disease and hunger throughout the world I realize the smallness of my endeavor. When I think of the men and women who serve in our military defending our freedom and spending months in foreign lands, I realize a 4000 mile bike journey is fairly insignificant. When I think of the elderly who spend the brief time they have left being lonely, and the animals who suffer at the hands of humans I am reminded that my journey is not very important.

My top 10 cycling pet peeves.

10. Any bicycle sold by Wal Mart. There isn't enough good metal in one to make a pie pan!
9. People who throw glass bottles out of car windows.
8. Any cyclist who feels the type of riding they do is the only type of cycling. I think it's great to see anyone on a bike.
7. Bicycle shops that charge to put air in your tires.
6. People throwing things from cars at cyclists. Really stupid!
5. People who yell out the window when passing a cyclist. They must not realize that all we hear is a squeal. Kinda funny actually!
4. Kids and young adults who ride through yards, weave wrecklessly through traffic and stop signs, and in front of cars, causing people to view cycling in a negative way.
3. Cyclists who ride in the road to prove a point. A little common sense goes a long way! I'm not going to argue with a red neck driving a 6000 pound truck with a dog in the back bigger than my bike! The goal is to ride, have fun, and get home alive! I do think we live in an area that needs to be more aware of cycling and hopefully people who ride often and correctly can have an impact on the way we are viewed by automobile drivers.
2. People who know they have dogs that chase bicycles and do nothing. Wonder if they would like them to be pepper sprayed. Of course not!! If its your dog or my legs, I'm choosing my legs!
1. People who don't turn on headlights when it isn't daylight. Maybe they think they are saving gas, too lazy to turn, push, or pull the switch, or maybe they think they are hiding in the dark.. Dumb and dangerous habit!!

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