a kinder gentler countryside.think fluffy pussy cats

well mabey not fluffy pussy cats. but three days of katy trail , 1 day across st louis, 2 days down illinois have been the easiest of the trip. the camping has been perfect .1 night in a farmers barn , 1 night behind a firestation ,a few stealth  camp nights. the people have very [...]

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home & flatulence, both are heartwarming

long bicycle travels make you appreciate what you have at home. they also make you flatulent. we rolled off the train from flagstaff kinked up & feeling like the seats beat us up. the 26 hour trip was hard on our butts & backs. boy it is great to say goodbye to the desolate southwest .
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rolling rocks up hills & tarantullas

    the idea of a crosscountry bicycle tour is easier than the reality. the southwest is desolate , windy, hot , cold, all at once. the part of america that is the worst to cross by bicycle is from the east side of the cascade/serria range to the 100th merridian. many long stretches of nothing. [...]

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the myth of the generous americian, roadside gravel piles

well it is a myth . yes a myth. americans are a as michelle calls them dogs in the manger. you know the easops fable of the dog who starves to keep the cows out of thier food. most are nice  to say hello to. but ask where there is a camping site. no luck [...]

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sorry for the misspellings, it hurts my brain

i just went back & saw so many misspelling my brain hurts. i want all to know i’m sorry for my lacking in the spulling department. this goes for future & past.!!!
big grin…joel

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mountians are hard.& coyotes howling

wow mountians are hard, well that is a understatement. 5mph up a mountian takes forever. for a racer who is used to going up much faster. that can hurt your ego. but when you are carring a load you are not going any faster.
we had a few hot days going from santa cruz to yosemite. [...]

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