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Great write-up!
...And it's why I've never been into stealth camping - ha!
I have a similar story, but since I was 42 years old when it happened, I guess I should feel *really* embarrassed about it. It happened on my big three-month tour in 2008. I alluded to it on that day's journal entry, but maybe I should go back now and write the entire story.
Unfortunately, I don't remember. I'm lucky if I remember to zip up my pants these days. :-) Also, I just read through the original... no hints, no clues.
2 years agoIt's funny seeing references to the little towns of Poole, Sebree, and Onton. I cycle through them all the time on day rides. I was in Sebree and Onton on the bike a couple of days ago.
2 years agoSo this was eight miles outside of Henderson? I don't suppose you remember which road it was?
2 years agoThanks for the compliment on my bike's name.
2 years agoA little knowledge is a dangerous thing! 😂
2 years agoGuilty as charged. :-) Of course, I'm sure you read the subtitle for this journal... about young and something? Seriously, I look back on that kid and wonder, "What, seriously? How?"
I also hope that there are people out there reading about it and thinking, "Wow... if that idiot can do it, then so can I."
Exactly! Good memory! LOL!
2 years agoIn the title of one of my journals I called myself "America's Most Naive Bike Tourist." I must say, after reading this post about your ride through the rain, it looks like I have some competition.
2 years agoGood job on not doing illegal things in the deep south. That was smart. As I recall, you also didn't commit multiple offenses along the Montana-Alberta border. LOL
2 years agoThanks LJ! I'm really glad you're enjoying it!
2 years agoI am loving this journal Mark! So funny. I wasn't yet born when you set off, but it's funny how so many things have changed unrecognisably but some things haven't changed at all!
Looking forward to reading the rest of it!
Cheers,
LJ
Very enjoyable reading! This reminds me a lot of my early attempts at bike touring in 1975 - 76; absolutely no idea what I was doing, but the energy and wildness of youth made up for that lack. Looking forward to reading the rest of your journal.
2 years agoThanks! I'm kinda surprised myself! (although, some are better than others)
2 years ago
I enjoyed your nostalgic essay on RC Cola a few pages ago. Then I came to this page, and I see you scored the trifecta of major American colas all in one day--and you didn't even have to pay for two of them. Congratulations.
2 years ago