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From The Great Plains Trail - Sort Of by Jeff Teel

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Jeff Lee commented on Day 4 - ending at Breese, IL

You're getting into my old territory, from when we lived in Lebanon, Illinois for six years. I rode all over the area, mostly on the network of chip seal roads.

I liked riding in "downstate" Illinois, despite the rather boring terrain (very few real hills.)

1 year ago
Timothy Switzer commented on Day 5 - still at Breese, IL

Must have ketchup for hashbrowns!! (unless there's sausage gravy to put over them) :-)

1 year ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 4 - ending at Breese, IL

Butterweed.

http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/wetland/plants/butterweed.htm

1 year ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Mike Ayling on a photo in Day 4 - ending at Breese, IL

Mike,
Yes, and sometimes it causes problems when they don't agree. There's that saying: with one clock, you know what time it is. With two or more, you don't.
The "smartphone" on the left is just for audio alerts from my Garmin Rearview Radar. The sound is plenty loud using the Ride-With-GPS app.
Jeff

1 year ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Mike Ayling on a photo in Day 3 - ending near Litchfield, IL

Mike,
It's such a routine with me that my hometown cafe starts my breakfast when I walk through their door!
Jeff

1 year ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Kathleen Jones on a photo in Day 1 - ending near Atlanta, IL

Kathleen,
You're making me smile.
Jeff

1 year ago
Mike Ayling commented on a photo in Day 4 - ending at Breese, IL

That's a lot of devices!

1 year ago
Mike Ayling commented on a photo in Day 3 - ending near Litchfield, IL

I like bacon and eggs. Dunno about that pancake thing!

1 year ago
Kathleen Jones replied to a comment by Jeff Teel on a photo in Day 1 - ending near Atlanta, IL

Too nerdy! Well, I guess so. But be proud! Be bike fashion forward!

Those are the hardest working front pockets I know.

1 year ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Kathleen Jones on a photo in Day 1 - ending near Atlanta, IL

Kathleen,
I used a pocket protector years ago, until I decided it was too nerdy.
At work before I retired, and even now when not on bike trips, I carry more than that in my shirt pocket. Add a Fluke voltage detector, a 6-inch steel rule, and a pencil. I finally stopped with the Ideal continuity tester after I lost it.
Jeff

1 year ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Kathleen Jones on Day 1 - ending near Atlanta, IL

Kathleen,
Everyday at noon, I'm thinking of you!
Jeff

1 year ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Jeff Lee on Sort Of

Jeff,
Thanks!
Things don't always go as I plan, which makes me think your 'no planning' may be best.
I knew you were thinking Arkansas, and thought I'd beat you there! Also, thanks to you, I planned a stay in Arthur, North Dakota, if I am still on-route by then.
Jeff

1 year ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Karen Cook on Sort Of

Karen,
Well, I ain't there yet, but am really looking forward to it myself.
As you know, my friend Kris is a fan of your journals. She said, "Karen Cook has named her bike Trucker. You should name yours." Thus, the discussion about "Good Bike", Bad Bike".
Jeff

1 year ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Nancy Graham on Day 1 - ending near Atlanta, IL

Nancy,
Lisa's memory is just better than mine. It's always fun talking with her.
Jeff

1 year ago
Kathleen Jones commented on a photo in Day 1 - ending near Atlanta, IL

Do we need to get you a pocket protector? Or two?

1 year ago