It was already hot this morning at 6 am!! Almost 80 degrees!! I put all my cooling gear on!!
The elevator was down and I was stuck on the 11th floor!! When I finally got to my Dragon Slayer, the tire lock wouldn’t come off… OH YEA!! This is going to be a great day!!
The country side was beautiful!! So lush and green!! Very pretty to look at and I took a few pictures from my bike!!
My body is determining what I can do and how far I can ride. I had a few melt downs as I got too tired. At one gas station, the attendant kept coming up to me to ask me if I was ok. I said I was even through the tears were flowing steady. She even sent a customer out to say a prayer for me!! I would make phone calls, cry and keep pushing, getting back on the bike. Finally, I didn’t think I could stay awake any longer and I pulled off the road, laid down and fell into a deep sleep for 45 minutes!!
When I woke up, I felt a million times better and felt like I could ride again for hours!! I was due to meet with Terry of IndyWest H-D and Cyndi of Heels on Wheels although I missed them both. Sorry to the both of them!! I guess it was better to arrive safely!!
Funny thing about today… My fear left me!! I’m on an adventure!! My Dragon Slayer is riding sweet and fast!! She’s a champion!! I was so grateful for all the working out Annie and I’ve been doing!! I wouldn’t make it otherwise!! This pace is grueling on my body but my Dragon Slayer keeps pulling hard!!
I’m not sure of the day and the time change is throwing me off schedule. I didn’t anticipate 12 hour days of riding. I’m not sure what I expected but I was thinking more like 8-10 hours for 600 miles… Guess I was dead wrong!! The roads sometimes are under construction and that slows me down also.
Terry set up an interview with IndyStyle TV and I will be at their studio at 8:30 am Tuesday morning!! I am also meeting with the girls from Hocking Hills Motorcycle Ranch!! Looking forward to that!! Not sure of the additional stops I had planned for tomorrow as it’s a long day of riding. I hate to disappoint people that I said I would see.
Hello to all my friends at home!! I miss you all!! Your posts and text messages are welcomed!! I’m so excited for the next leg of my adventure!!
I stay with a friends on Tuesday!! I’m grateful to be with someone familiar and I’m looking forward to visiting!!
Well, I guess I better get back to sleep!! Sweet dreams my Dragon Slayer!!
Glad you are settling into the realities of the road. Somedays are not easy out there, but every one of them is worth it. Keep on rolling, young lady!
Hey Linda, Im an old friend, neighbor and roomate of your brother Randy. Just wanted to say that your journey has helped me rethink my journey with cancer and will keep me pushing to get better. What I thought was my last chemo session a couple of weeks ago is not, now they are going to be more agressive in this battle. Thanks for your inspiration.
Ernie,
There are no words to say that explain how this post made me feel… THIS is why I’m doing the Journey!! To know that you will continue your fight is amazing!! Thank you for taking the time to share with me!! Good luck and you will be in my thoughts and prayers this whole Journey!!
Glad you’re ok, Linda. Sorry about the meltdowns, I hope you getting used to that speedy mode of travel. Stay hydrated! We love you! XXXXXX