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Cottage Grove,
Oregon,
United States
Friday, July 18, 2008
Weather: Cloudy and Cool to start. Sunny and Warm in Oregon!
So after 3 days and four nights of eating, sleeping, drinking, reading
and talking I was up early Friday the 18th and ready to get off the
boat ASAP! Alex too had an uncharacteristic early morning bounce in
his step. All we had to do was unload, find I-5 and ride 410 miles.
Piece of cake.
I-5 was easy to find and the ride was quick
and pleasant although very cool to start. I told Alex we would still
have to pay attention and try to resist the 'horse back to the barn'
urge. 410 miles is still 410 miles. We did OK stopping every hour or
so. The ride through Seattle was swift since motorcycles are allowed
to ride in the car pool lanes.
The clouds almost literally
broke at the Oregon border. We crossed the Columbia River and the temp
shot up 15 degrees. It was like Oregon was welcoming us back with a
big sunshine smile. In another hour and half , we pulled in to Keizer
and Alex's house. He was off the bike in a flash. I took a quick
couple of pictures a hug and he was inside and I was back on the road -
alone. Felt weird. I guess I missed having him back there singing to
himself. Oh well, I was looking forward to getting home and seeing
Tina. I hadn't talked to her in a couple of days so I knew I might
catch her off-guard. I do this to her all of the time when I travel
and it frustrates the heck out of her :) She has, however, been very
supportive of this trip. So I had better not press my luck too far...
I
rolled up our driveway, Tina's car was there but no Tina. As I rolled
up to the garage, I felt a bump on my left foot - it was Gunter (our
mini Schnauzer)! I had been discovered. My lovely wife came out with
balloons and a welcome home sign. Hugs, kisses and pictures - my trip
was over. 4,960 bike miles - Wow.
Comments
Good to have you both home safe.
Love you Tina!