Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Bike Across the U.S. Day 5

Chattahoochee to DeFuniak Springs. I was woken up with a call from Michele singing Happy Birthday. What a great way to start the day. Also a surprise to me was she said it was 7 am and my iPhone alarm was set for 6. Well since the time zone change was 1 mile up the road, I guess my phone had a Central Time zone tower, so I was late but was riding by 7:35, or 6:35 in Central Time. I had a great ride, eating lunch twice and snacks often, which kept me fueled. I was dragging by the 12:30 lunch (second lunch) so I stayed for almost an hour and the rest really helped. I really cruised for the last 30 miles for a total day of 85 miles, which is where I want to be. Of course the 2 motels in DeFuniak Springs were full so I went off course 1.5 miles and found an OK motel for............$34.95 and they had a guest laundry, finally after 4 days! So I walked to a local steak house for my birthday dinner splurge! I had the "fabulous" $8.95 all you can eat buffet, 5 trips worth; hey it's my birthday. Tomorrow to Pensacola where I started my Naval Aviation career. So the observation for today is that armadillos should take the same advice I have for snakes. The battle: this morning the saddle was winning; by afternoon it was a draw; I believe due to numbness on my side. We will win this one, soon I hope.
Posted by Dan at 6:50 AM

4 comments:

  1. Hi Dan,
    We are following your progress and glad to hear your are learning so much about the south. Now we will really be able to communicate next time we get together. :-) There is always the old joke of - Why did the possum cross the road? To prove to the chicken he could do it! In NC we used to say that possums are born dead on the side of the road. So get used to seeing them along your route. Snakes - I was always just as glad to see them dead in the middle of the road as anywhere - obviously I am not a snake person. Keep smiling and know we are cheering you on. Love, Charlotte & Bill PS I am not sure what I am supposed to put under "comment as" so I just clicked anonymous

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  2. Sounds like a good birthday. Glad you're where you want to be.
    Loving reading along with you- you're doing all the work and I'm enjoying the benefits.Thank you

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  3. Happy belated birthday Dan. Pack lots of Gu your mid-day boost. Will you be able to post oics? Love to see the wonderful accommations you are staying at. Be safe and conquer the saddle. Jim and Mary

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  4. To my favorite team player: You are batting lead-off all the way! Happy birthday, and stay safe out there,

    Jo Ann

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