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Had it happen with my mtb that is "decked out" with homemade stuff to carry fishing gear, etc. when the kick stand sunk into the grass due to damp conditions and a wind gust. Got home and found the whisk broom holder (for cleaning glass off the bike path... Grrrrr!) had a hold down wire busted and was hanging crooked enough that some of the goose feathers I picked up and stuck in the wires were gone. No biggie, but I still hate when it drops.
1 year agoBill,
I have fond memories of strolling through to aisles of Paul's with my grandmother, often leaving with a toy she'd bought for me.
Jeff
Bill,
I've been through Savanna (www.cycleblaze.com/journals/iowa/day-11-ending-near-hampton-il). I remember back in the '60s my grandmother stopping at a gas station (Cotton Bros. Shell) in Sabula where one of my great uncles worked. He figured out I liked maps, so let me have one of each of the state maps they had on their map rack.
Jeff
Mike,
Yes. Walking was just as fast for me as riding, since I was stopping so often to take pictures.
Sorry this reply is so late.
Jeff
Kathleen,
Yes, indeed!
Jeff
Steve,
I believe so.
Jeff
Bill,
Yes! Sometimes it works in my favor, even if it's not a tailwind.
Jeff
Bill,
I agree. That whole meal was a treat.
Jeff
George,
"The Straight Story" is my favorite movie. In 2010 I followed the route shown in the movie (www.cycleblaze.com/journals/straightpath), and found out about the tractors being in Clermont before I'd started out back then.
Jeff
Bill,
It was 'pick the bike up and carry on'.
Jeff
Jeff,
I just wish they had provided better information on how to get back on the trail on the east side of town.
I see (just now) the problem I was having - their map is upside down (south is up)!
Sorry this reply is so late.
Jeff
Jeanna and Kerry,
I am safely home now. I was surprised that for each of the remaining journal pages, it took me a whole day to write and post one day. I'm even more surprised how long it's taking me to reply to my unanswered comments!
Jeff
Nancy,
Sorry to cause a concern. I should have posted this note sooner, but couldn't decide the best way to do it (comments or journal page).
Jeff
Steve,
I've never bailed hay, but it certainly looks like hot work. I'll use my hay fever as an excuse not to try it.
Jeff
Steve,
1 year agoThanks! And thank you for being such a faithful follower.
Jeff