First Step

The last minute packing this morning was interesting. I'm sure I packed way more than I needed to, but still managed to do a respectable job of getting it on the bike (and balanced, no less). The bike looked like a pack mule in the parking lot of work, but that's ok. That just means I'm going somewhere!

This really is going to be a relaxed trip, as compared to my normal riding binges. Today? Oh, 180 miles is all. Worked half a day, then met a friend for lunch at the incomparable Bucky's (if you're ever in Greenville, you have to stop there). Got fuel, and on the road at 1:45. Traffic was brisk, except for a few left lane hogs, but by the last stretch of 70 mph speed limit, I'd seen enough fuzz patrol to keep right around the big 7 on my speedometer. Did see some cool clouds, though.

Tonight, I got to catch up with my old college roomie, Amy, and her family. She and her husband are staying with her folks until they find a house that suits them (something about being able to afford it, and the right school district, etc., etc.), so there were three generations here tonight, between her parents, she and her husband, and her children. Neither Adela nor Nora are shy, and I was definitely the star attraction of the night.

I delayed the inevitable as long as I could, but after supper, my lot was cast such that I got to play with doll houses and have a couple of young chicks exhibit their dressup wardrobe. The most interesting combo was Adela with her Peter Pan skirt, blue hawaiian lei, and knit ski mask. Dancing.

After the girls were in bed, I got to chat with Ames a good bit, and Leo came in belatedly, although he's got to go to work tomorrow (unlike some of us...). By midnight, the house is now quiet and I'm about zombified. A few pictures now to upload, and I'll be done.