What's new??? New Mexico is whats new. We got to Silver City tonight about 5:30pm mountain time. Lots of climbing and lots of coasting today. Because we are hovering around 5,500 to 6,000 ft we have pretty much left the more arid desert country and have come into some ponderosa pines and then broke over the pass and into ranch country, that reminds me a lot of eastern Montana. I have been through the desert several times, but not at the slower speeds you travel on a bike. Although it's not my 'cup of tea', I have come to appreciate the desert. Beautiful sunrises, sunsets, clean air, visibility for endless miles. It's so quiet that all you hear are the bike tires rolling over the asphalt and the wind. It's refreshing to see new scenery now & be in our third state. Traveling with my wife and 4 Goldens has gone smoother that I planned and all the love you get at the end of the day is really nice--especially the cold noses and wet kisses-- & that's from Vargie, not the dogs:-))))))). More high country for at least one, if not two more days and then we will start descending upon LasCruces N.M. and then on into Texas. It's been a challenging but wonderful experience so far and I hope sharing my stories with you does not bore you guys to tears. So long from New Mexico.
Mike
We are behind you every way. We love you too
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Reading about your cross country adventure will never be boring! What a wonderful memory you are creating for yourself, for Vargie and for 4 dogs! I hope the NM scenery keeps your spirits lifted each day of the ride through it!
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun to read about your travels! Hope all continues well for you. You might want headphones for the trip across TX! (or at least learn the words to the Yellow Rose of TX so you can sing!)
ReplyDeleteI look forward everyday to read your story..Your not only creating memories for you but also for all of us who are fallowing you.It's like reading a book.A part of me is there with you.So get that boring crap out of your head..
ReplyDeleteI asked everyone at work about the pledges..Nobody knows anything..Thats Brindas dept & she had the day off..I'm shure she will get back to you with that info.
Ride on..Barbie
Nothing at all boring about your blogs. Can hardly wait to read them. It may seem like a long time to you but I find it hard to believe you are already in your 3rd state. Your b;ogs make us feel like in some small way we are there with you. Thanks for allowing us to share your adventure. Time for a break, that last hill was pretty steep.
ReplyDeleteLove reading your posts Mike. You are my HERO!!!!! Costco misses you! :) Kris
ReplyDeletegood morning mike. hope you and vargie are doing as wellas can be expected in the situation you are experiencing, i have been trying to follog you, but sometines i forget to look you up. i have taken some of your shifts and will do more this week and next. you are doing a great job, but take care of the legs and ankles. try to check on you again tomorrow. god bless john c
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