Today is the first day that I didn’t think about quitting. Seriously! Every day, for the last five days, I came up with excuses and planned my exit. But not today. The weather is clear, I’m getting used to the pain, and I can see the temperature getting warmer soon. It’s a good day! Now, [...]
Archive for October, 2010
26 Oct
Harry Reid vs. Sharron Angle
I was so looking forward to settling into my cheap Super 8 motel room tonight and watching a little boob-tube. After a warm shower and a few phone calls…the power button was turned on. The result was a media-tsunami of bad television. Have you seen the crazy commercials battling for the Nevada Senate seat? If [...]
25 Oct
Where’s the Beef…I mean Blog?
I have written and deleted this blog entry almost every day this week. Every time I begin, it only takes about 20 minutes before I write something that I don’t feel is fit for print. Not that it is bad, but more that in some way I think somebody may take offense, get upset, and/or [...]
19 Oct
Less of a connection with the world around you
A heck of a lot more rolling hills today. I was also feeling the urge to push myself a bit harder today. When combined, the end result is Jackmo feeling not only sore but a bit sick as well. Oh…whoa is me! To partially answer the question of whether riding or walking is easier, I [...]
18 Oct
Ouch!
Okay, I’m 40 miles into this adventure and I can’t tell a lie. My bottom (PG friendly page people) hurts and it’s getting very cold here in the Pacific NW. Being so close to home, the temptation is strong to just turn around and get back to a nice warm home! That won’t happen, but [...]
16 Oct
Stupid Is As Stupid Does…Twice
Shouldn’t the title of this blog post explain it all? Probably not… Within 24-hours I will begin riding my (donated) bicycle from Seattle, WA to Jacksonville, FL! Which means that my original “Long Walk Home” is going to be extended about 6-weeks longer. This might make sense to some of you who know me well, [...]
