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From Following the Ponca Trail by Jeff Teel

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Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Kathleen Jones on Day 2 - still at Decatur, NE

Kathleen,
Thanks. Lights were back on 22 hours before anticipated :)
Jeff

4 months ago
Jeanna & Kerry Smith commented on Day 4 - ending at Yankton, SD

I hope everything is feels better tomorrow. Maybe your "soft landing" wasn't as soft as you thought.

4 months ago
Mike Ayling commented on Day 3 - ending near Ponca, NE

I hope you are ok after the fall.

4 months ago
Rich Frasier commented on Day 2 - still at Decatur, NE

Sounds like a day off was the right choice. Good call!

4 months ago
Bill Shaneyfelt commented on a photo in Day 2 - still at Decatur, NE

Yes, Scott is correct. I always enjoy finding these lovely beetles!! They are so chill.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysochus_auratus

4 months ago
Scott Anderson commented on a photo in Day 2 - still at Decatur, NE

I’ll steal some of Bill’s fun here. This looks like a dogbane leaf beetle. Far from invasive, it looks like a desirable critter because it feeds on dogbane - when it can be bothered anyway. According to Wikipedia, a major aspect of this beetles' day to day life is sexual reproduction, as the beetles typically live a highly polygamous lifestyle.

4 months ago
Jeanna & Kerry Smith commented on a photo in Rebuilding a Wheel

Jeff,
Great job and may you have many trouble-free miles on your new wheel. I can spend hours trying to get the graph of the tension to look like a smooth circle (while still keeping the wheel true and properly dished), but it sure is satisfying when you nail it!

Kerry

4 months ago
Kathleen Jones commented on Day 2 - still at Decatur, NE

That was quite the storm back home. Hope power comes back soon.

4 months ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Nancy Graham on Day 1 - Adair, IA to Omaha, NE (Driving) to Decatur, NE (Bicycling)

Nancy,
Yes. I regret now not getting his picture.
Jeff

4 months ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Kathleen Jones on a photo in Day 1 - Adair, IA to Omaha, NE (Driving) to Decatur, NE (Bicycling)

Kathleen,
Yes, there are so many helpful, concerned people out there. Gives me hope.
Jeff

4 months ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Jeanna & Kerry Smith on Day 0 - Morton, IL to Adair, IA (Driving)

Jeanna and Kerry,
It was a long, hot day, but everything worked out OK.
Jeff

4 months ago
Nancy Graham commented on Day 1 - Adair, IA to Omaha, NE (Driving) to Decatur, NE (Bicycling)

Hooray for the local fire department. Nice to know that they are out there for you in that heat!

4 months ago
Kathleen Jones commented on a photo in Day 1 - Adair, IA to Omaha, NE (Driving) to Decatur, NE (Bicycling)

Nice mug! We’ll be checking on your beard as time goes on.

I’m glad the fireman stopped to check on you. The heat ain’t a joke, so it’s good you’re taking the next day off.

4 months ago
Jeanna & Kerry Smith commented on Day 0 - Morton, IL to Adair, IA (Driving)

Sounds like a great first day. We're looking forward to following along.

4 months ago
Jeff Teel replied to a comment by Scott Anderson on Day 0 - Morton, IL to Adair, IA (Driving)

Scott,
Thanks! I hope this plan works out.
Jeff

4 months ago