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Ok, but if I leave the tirelever safely inside the inflated tire, will that help?
6 years agoHahah! We wilsy!
6 years agoThanks for the encouragement, Rachael! I will adopt your mantras and may even try a roar or 2. ;0)
Sounds like you and Scott have had your share of challenges with hills and heat. Thank you both for inspiring us keep pedaling.
It’s a shame that you’re starting out your new lives biking up a wind tunnel. Just keep thinking about the autumn, and riding south (and downwind!!!) along the coast.
6 years agoOn the upside, just think of how much richer your sense of this country will be. I’ve never viewed the heartland the same since biking across it myself forty years ago. Imagine living in such places!
And, you’re coming away with some incredible memories to rehash and share, and some beautiful photographs.
I really feel for both of you. There is absolutely nothing as dispiriting as fighting endless headwinds. Rachael and I think of both of you daily, praying for some breaks to go your way.
And no, Ron, $100 is not better as an emergency tire repair, unless it’s a hundred singles in a wad. Surprised you didn’t know better.
Sorry to hear things have been so difficult for both of you. You have put up with a lot more than I have and have showed amazing fortitude. A good cry sure can help. A couple of my mantras are “whatever doesn’t I’ll you makes you stronger” and “I am women here me roar”. I also sing the Rocky theme to myself. But never forget you can change your plans. You have nothing more to prove since you have already proved you are super tough. May the winds be at your back!
6 years agoBeautiful nature. Thanks for sharing your adventures and capturing them visually and in funny words. Stay safe.
6 years agoFarmlandsy. Headwindsy. Flapsy. Ride strongsy. Be safesy.
6 years agoExactly!!!
6 years agoYeah. Yikes! Could have been really bad.
6 years agoHi Mr. Groovy! Thanks for reading and the comment. The could was Mrs. G's leg above her heel. It was pretty deep and she was lucky it didn't hit her Achilles tendon.
We are woefukky behind on your updates but i think Jen was going to catch up tonight to see the latest on Groovy Ranch.
Can't go wrong with Bait AND people food!
6 years agoholy cripes!!
6 years agoHey, guys. Sorry I've been AWOL for the past month. Mrs. Groovy and I are finally getting our sea legs in Wake Forest. Love the pictures of the Missouri River. The picture of Mr. G's wounds was a bit unnerving, though. Is that your leg or arm? Anyway, now that I've found you, you won't be able to shake me. Good luck on your future biking. Talk to you soon.
Mr. Groovy
Creative idea, but unfortunately not. And, it’s an annoyance if you’re unlucky enough to flatten the other tire too. What really does work well though is a stainless steel bottle opener, in case you’ve got one of those handy.
6 years ago