Your “old” mom is still singing and playing these songs on the piano.. I was honored to accompany a friend on piano today at a funeral…music has brought me much joy through the years..❤️

Great photo!

I think that photo should be titled “Beers of Middle America”.

On my first X-USA ride back in 1987 - just 7 years ago, right? - I had the theme song to Captain Kangaroo stuck in my head for weeks because it matched my cadence. Couldn't shake it.

I've had one colonoscopy. Either one year ago, or two years ago, I forget now. Unlike many people, the preparation for it didn't bother me much, and I can't even remember what the stuff tasted like.

I like starting out early in general. In our hot and humid Midwest summers, I've done day rides, with a headlight obviously, starting as early as 3:30.

On bike tours I've often started between 5:30 and 6:30. Very rarely have I been able to get out before 5:00, like yesterday. And yes, I woke up a few times the other night, checking the time.

One thing I definitely could not do on a regular basis: Start riding while the sun is already way up in the sky. Today it was close to 9:00 before I left on my short-ish day, and it was not pleasant.

Now why would she comment on my perfectly reasonable bicycle touring diet?

I'm going to go out on a limb and make a personal guess - I'm speculating that you haven't had many colonoscopies - I can't stand lemon lime anything. The association is too strong. Forget that!

Now that you've tried the super early start, what do you think? I really like riding that early, but I find I don't sleep well the night before, waking up multiple times, checking the clock, how much longer do I have to sleep.

If you are of the progressive persuasion, or Black, or gay, or a woman ... you have to be rather cautious in the boondocks. And there's a lot of boondocks out there. Kinda where both you and I like to ride. However, the next time I hear "We're the real Americans out here bladda-bladda" I am afraid I simply will not be able to restrain my tongue. BTW, I would like to have lavender roses on my casket.

Yeah, I went to his website. He's a piece of work, playing at being a cowboy, seems like.

I kept the discussion with the guy in Merriman limited to his selection of snacks, and about some other touring cyclists he'd seen recently ;)

Does Joy ever say anything about your on-the-road diet??

I think I have a picture of the old Nenzel store, too.

Since Landwell believes so strongly in "Liberty" with a capital 'L', then I'll bet you he also supports gay marriage. Logical, right? I hope you discussed this with the store owner in Merriman ...

Oh. My. God.
That sunrise photo is your best ever!

KSDZ - 95.5 MHz, "The Twister."

Thanks, Paula!

It you do venture from Laramie, Medicine Bow might be worth checking out. The old hotel is interesting.