Whew! The day is finally here for us to head out to Mesa Arizona. It's been a tough few days with last minute things and stresses... but we're good now. It's 107 degrees outside and not even 2pm yet. I'm leaving work in 15 minutes to meet Louann at Maxim, a place where she ordered some riding pants. They had my size, but not hers. Hers will be delivered by UPS today - around 2pm - we'll see! Talk about last minute. So we'll put the pants on, soak our cooling vests in cold water, get our motors running and head out on the highway!!!
I cannot wait. I don't think I've ever been so excited in my entire life. I will try to keep posting here and eventually tell people about it - other than my mom :) I love you mom! I'll be in touch. Next post, we will be in Mesa Arizona!!!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
It's August!
I got my bike back from Jud yesterday evening. New tires, fresh fluids, a connection to charge to phone and the tracking device installed. I love my mechanic Jud, he worked on a Saturday and Sunday, during his busiest time of the year for us. He has also given us some good tips, and always has - smart guy he is.
I think we have Lulu's bike squared away - but she's got some issue right now with her radio...
We got the bikes pretty much packed now. We have lots of stuff but not a lot of clothes! I still cannot imagine how hard it's going to be to be in the heat all day, day after day with no cooling. We'll be living in the elements regardless of what conditions we're presented with. Choosing to suffer I guess, and realizing how truly blessed we are to have the life we live. People live their lives sufferring thru whatever the elements throw at them - for years on end. In the streets, the dessert, the jungle - everywhere with no end in sight. And I'm also aware of all of the other forms of sufferring people miraculously seem to endure and survive. Keeping all this in mind while I struggle for a mere 3 weeks or so will really keep things in perspective. I expect to cry and to be very uncomfortable and at times so mentally, spiritually and physically weak that we want to quit - but we will not.
The reality of this challenge has been setting in for a while now. I expect to be scared too - and I don't scare easily. Reading the accounts of some people from last year's challenge - is eye opening. Lots of obstacles will be thrown in front of us. And also, lots of wild animals could be in front of us it seems. Travelling parts of the country that are not widely traveled will have it's plusses (less traffic) and minuses (less services). I'm thinking of gas stations, and water/drinks stops. There are so many, many unknowns ahead. Still, I just want to get on my bike and ride.
I really look forward to meeting all the characters in this story :)
I think we have Lulu's bike squared away - but she's got some issue right now with her radio...
| Today Aug 1 | Tue 2 | Wed 3 | Thu 4 | Fri 5 |
 |  | |  | |
| Mostly Sunny | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Sunny | Sunny | Sunny |
| 108°FHigh | 109°High | 108°High | 107°High | 106°High |
| 80°Low | 81°Low | 82°Low | 81°Low | 80°Low |
| Chance of Rain: 10% | Chance of Rain: 10% | Chance of Rain: 0% | Chance of Rain: 0% | Chance of Rain: 0% |
We got the bikes pretty much packed now. We have lots of stuff but not a lot of clothes! I still cannot imagine how hard it's going to be to be in the heat all day, day after day with no cooling. We'll be living in the elements regardless of what conditions we're presented with. Choosing to suffer I guess, and realizing how truly blessed we are to have the life we live. People live their lives sufferring thru whatever the elements throw at them - for years on end. In the streets, the dessert, the jungle - everywhere with no end in sight. And I'm also aware of all of the other forms of sufferring people miraculously seem to endure and survive. Keeping all this in mind while I struggle for a mere 3 weeks or so will really keep things in perspective. I expect to cry and to be very uncomfortable and at times so mentally, spiritually and physically weak that we want to quit - but we will not.
The reality of this challenge has been setting in for a while now. I expect to be scared too - and I don't scare easily. Reading the accounts of some people from last year's challenge - is eye opening. Lots of obstacles will be thrown in front of us. And also, lots of wild animals could be in front of us it seems. Travelling parts of the country that are not widely traveled will have it's plusses (less traffic) and minuses (less services). I'm thinking of gas stations, and water/drinks stops. There are so many, many unknowns ahead. Still, I just want to get on my bike and ride.
I really look forward to meeting all the characters in this story :)
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