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July 4th, 2013 | North America

Downtime in Pennsylvania…

Doug and I spent the day driving around Pottsville, trying to find someone who was not only available, but prepared to knock my pannier back into some semblance of its former shape.

After stopping off at four different places we finally managed to locate Bill’s Body Shop, and we agreed on a price for the […]

July 3rd, 2013 | Kentucky

The Longest Ride…

After what seemed like only a few minutes of sleep, I got up, took a cold shower, went to reception to have a cup of coffee, checked out, and was ready to roll.

After a misty start, we headed for Lexington and Slade beyond that.

I had not taken much off the bike […]

July 1st, 2013 | Arkansas

Arkansas to Kentucky…

After a longer than expected breakfast with Don and Lillie, I finally got going at about 9.00 am, chastising myself for not getting away earlier, but at the same time having thoroughly enjoyed the time we had spent chatting around the breakfast table.

After short ride through some beautiful countryside, we entered Little […]

July 1st, 2013 | Arkansas

The Idabel Incident…

Little did I know that I would soon be doing a little “farming” of my own…

Oklahoma was the 12th State of my 25 State Ride. Almost halfway there…

I had arranged to spend the evening of the 30th of June with Doug’s parents in Arkansas, which was a shortish ride […]

June 29th, 2013 | Louisiana

New Orleans to New Boston..

Patricia left New Orleans early on Thursday morning, and had made the long drive back to Brunswick in Georgia, covering the 1000-odd kilometres in just over twelve hours.

The rain pelts down while I wait for the call that will let me know the bike was ready.

I was both surprised and proud […]

June 29th, 2013 | Louisiana

On the road again…

We are back in the business !!

All good and ready to Rock & Roll…

We are on our way to Texas…

Crossing the state line into the Lone Star State.

Left New Orleans at midday, and by 8.00 pm tonight had covered 770 km, riding north through Louisiana […]