Day 6: Perry to Crawfordville

February 20, 2025

There was lots of road kill. I saw skunks, raccoons, and an oposum. This was a pig. I wouldn't want to meet it while hiking I the woods.

Not very pleasant, but the shoulder was wide and in good shape.

Fire ant colony 15 seconds after lightly touching it with my toe.

Inside Ouzts' Too Oyster Bar & Grill, where we ate lunch.

I woke up at 4:30 and couldn't get back to sleep. It got colder during the night and I progressively added more layers. I ended up half inside the mummy part of my sleep system.

I got up at 5:45 and started putting away stuff in my tent. I was done by about 6:15, so started setting up breakfast. We boiled pots of water for coffee, tea, and oatmeal. Arlen showed me how to use their French Press. We were ready before 7:00 and I was able to eat while others ate and got their breakfast.

I took a PBJ sandwich, apple, and trail mix for the road. By the time we cleaned up breakfast and I took down my tent, etc, it was about 9:00. I tried to get some batteries for my headlamp in the camp store, but no one came to check me out.

I did not maintain my chain after the rain, though hose my bike off. So, there was a little rust on the chain. I thought it might be o.k. to ride, but it was noisy and perhaps a bit squeaky. I had packed Silca Synergy lube and a microfiber cloth so I could oil it. I pulled off at a gas station and oiled it. It was a lot quieter. I will have to use that until I switch chains. JW is going use his chain, which he now gave the same treatment, until we are past the rainy areas.

I got riding for earnest about 9:30. I felt good, with none of the hamstring tightness from the previous day. It was little cool (I saw 41 on my head unit). I wore a vest, a long-sleeve Canari shirt, sun sleeves under the jersey, tights, my merino wool neck gaiterand the Salsa vest. I work he medium Perlizumi gloves. I was fine when I got started riding.

Most of the ride was on FL route 98. It was similar to 27, but perhaps with less traffic. I caught up with a group of 5 (P, JW, BW, JE, S) passed them. It was a little rude, but I was feeling good and going slow makes me have more trouble with my setter. I saw their blinking light for a long time. Bill and JW had been shopping, and caught up with the others not long before I caught up.

At about noon I stopped at Ouzts' Too Oyster Bar & Grill because I wanted some oysters. The others joined a little later. I ordered oysters and an order of boiled peanuts. The latter weren't my favorite. The oysters were good, but the breading was a little heavy for my taste.

We continued on and I rode with the group. P led and I talked mostly with JE. It was largely on a bike path.

We stayed at the Best Western Wakulla Inn and Suites. BW and JW made dinner, chile. It hit the spot. It was cold outside so we ate inside. I am rooming with BW.

At the map meeting they announced that we can take a 'boost' of about 20 miles. Otherwise the ride is 86 miles and the forecast temperature is 31 at 8 am. I think I will try to ride.

I spent a lot of time organizing and labeling my things and getting ready for tomorrow. I am going to wear leg warmers under my tights, the Veloccio took base layer, a Canari long-sleeve cjacket, my heavy gloves and ear covers.

Today's ride: 55 miles (89 km)
Total: 259 miles (417 km)

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Duane OrthThese are all a fun read! Thanks for keeping it going. I check often for updates.
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Kelly IniguezIt's not rude to pass people. Everyone has their own speed. I do think it's rude to pass without some sort of greeting. My opinion. I get passed a lot - but I always get to town in time for a shower before dinner. That's the important part!

I'm looking forward to see how your day goes.
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