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[So when was the last time YOU think the silo was used]
[Another huge courthouse in a small town, Cambridge, IL]
[Guido really felt the power between his legs today]
[Vikings! I feel so at home.]
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The ride today was exceptionally smooth. Apparently people in Illinois must pay a lot more taxes to keep their roads in good shape than those in Iowa. We sure do appreciate it. Unfortunately their roads have names more appropriate for tax documents (1050N) than the fighter jet inspired names of the roads in Iowa (X26). In addition to the good roads we had a little bit of a tail wind. It made the day's ride very pleasant. We began the day at a temperature of 72 degrees. By the time we reached our first rest stop it was 82. At the second, it was 92 degrees. So the only real complaint of the day was the heat. While we withered a bit in the afternoon our spirits were lifted by the arrival of yet another good friend willing to help carry our gear. My college roommate, Mark Anderson, drove down from his home in Chicago to meet us at our last rest stop in Cambridge. As a result we were able to really push the pace the final 18 miles and finish by 2:30. In addition, there was cold Gatorade and water waiting for us at our destination. Ride support rocks! We are definitely becoming soft. We broke down and again decided to stay in a motel. It's only the third time this trip, but the second night in a row. Between the heat and the lack of campgrounds in close proximity to our finish in Kewanee we decided it would be the best option. After dinner our choice was affirmed by the blast of hot air that met us upon exiting the china buffet. Overall, today has been a good end to what was a roller coaster week. Here's to hoping for an arctic blast next week!
Hi! I’m an old high school classmate of Kevin and was introduced to this blog at our 35th class reunion last weekend. I just finished reading your blog from beginning to end and thoroughly enjoyed it! Joe, you are a great writer and the pictures make it really interesting as well. You can be sure I’ll be a daily reader from now on. You guys are amazing and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your trip with the rest of us! I am adding you guys to my prayer list for safe travels until you reach the east coast. Kevin, thank you for taking time to break away from your friends and travel alone to the reunion in Brainerd. After reading this blog, I realize that was a real sacrifice. It was great to have you with us, especially at the band reunion, which was a very special time. Take care and God bless! Ruth K.
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