Dogs that turned out to be trained professionals and the assurance that the rough road you've been riding would eventually lead to a paved road = major success in going with your VIBES.

Yes, I assume a large number of local residents agree with him, but there aren't that many of them in total. And lots of them moved from other states in recent years, specifically California. And this is a very touristy area, with people from all over the world visiting.

I just think it's terrible practice to mix politics and business, especially so blatantly.

During the 20 minutes I stood outside, none of the hundreds of cars passing by stopped at the store, for what it's worth.

Thanks for reading, Babs.

You're not the first person who has a expressed "shock" at my touring diet, by the way. But it works for me!

Presuming his politics are what I suppose they are, he probably isn't alienating many people in that area. Tourists passing through, possibly.

Sorry about those miles of traffic! Glad you are taking a rest day.

love the downhills....

magical light!

How do you spell "desolate"?

Mmmmm, glad to see another appreciator of Casey's above average pizza. My brother recently told me that Casey's is one of the top ten pizza chains in the U.S. Not bad for a company known mostly in the Midwest for its gas stations.

Just so you know, us ‘CrazyLegs’ back in MB are slightly addicted to your daily journal! Although, I know I would have been ‘phoning a friend’ to come pick me up a long time ago! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I do have to say, I am shocked with your diet! I guess you know what your body needs to put out this much energy though! Impressive!
I was able to go on a simple 14 mile ride yesterday! On the tougher hill spots, yes, I thought about all of your hill work. Made mine easier! Thank you for that!
Glad you’ll be with friends today! That’ll be fun! Keep on keeping on, Jeff!

Thanks for the kind words, Greg.

The cold is mostly gone, except for occasional bouts of coughing.

I have to admit that those long, empty dry sections in California and Nevada were challenging, especially with a cold.

I'm looking forward to the Plains and the Midwest, assuming I get that far. Work-related stress has unfortunately encroached the last day or so.

Yeah, I got it was a dryer. I just thought there should be a washer to go with it. Seemed like a natural spot for a laundromat so there should be a matched set.

I think it's a dryer. Since it's in the desert, you just put your clothes in and leave them there for three minutes. When you take them out, they're completely dry. :-)

cool picture

Giant aliens marching across the landscape.