216lbs! (that's me not my gear) -- I'm hoping to be able to fit into Geoff's tux by the time I'm through!
I don't have much to tell right now, so I though I'd respond to a few of the comments:
from anonymous: You rock the cat box Paul!
Paul: Yes, I do rock the cat box!
from testmonkey: In the words of the immortal Flavor Flav: you go booooooooyyyyyyyyyy!
Paul: Yes, I go booooooooooyyyyyyyyyyyyy!
from The Red Hillers: Suggestion: Any time you mention a place you're in, or have passed through, tell what state it's in. We're not that familiar with anything west of the Mississippi.
Paul: I'm still in Oregon Dad -- we finally make it to Idaho tomorrow!
from Kaybates2: Could you please haul some blocks of cheese out to Colorado, Tillamook is my favorite. Sharp Cheddar.
Paul: no way - you're crazy
from Daisy: So you are still riding eh?
Paul: I don't think I want to stop!
from testmonkey: Be careful about bragging on the weather. It'll turn on you like a scorned... well, you know.
Paul: Yeah -- we had one hell of a rain storm last night -- thought I was going to blow away in my tent -- having lost 6lbs and all! I was just stoked that I wasn't riding.
from slc matt: I don't know that Burgers are the best road food!!!
Paul: You can't beat a good burger after a long ride -- especially with a local brew!
from anonymous: Looks like your beard is becoming fuller too - are you going to not shave during the whole journey?
Paul: The burlier the better -- no shaving for this cat.
from testmonkey: Did you really expect to be at the back of the pack the whole time?
Paul: yes
from matt: Tell me though what is the thought on a trailer vs. panniers?
Paul: Well, I've not ridden with the trailer, but they are certainly more aerodynamic - my panniers are like wind sails (or a brick wall - whatever the situation). Panniers allow for a little more organization - where the trailer just has a dry bag to stuff everything in.
from cricket: Love it when you blog. You get funnier with each blog. Are you getting delirious or just exhilarated!?
Paul: a little from column A and a little from column B
from shayne: Is the shirt changing during the day more of a favor to the people you are with than anything else?
Paul: No - I sweat the hell out of the first shirt (wool) and needed to change into a new one (synthetic)
That finishes the comments for today -- keep them coming -- that means you too Jen.
Nix (Nicola) just walked by and used 'cheeky' in a sentence -- that rocks!
peace out for now -- keep thinking blue!
4 comments:
As you enter Idaho and pass through Riggins, be sure to get a long look at the Salmon for me. I used to guide out of that small town and miss it mightily. As you pass over the bridge that marks the difference between Mountain time and Pacific time (just as you get north of Riggins), you can grin knowing that the rapid below (well, behind and to the right) was the only one to ever flip me and a boat full of quiet unassuming folk into the spring high water.
Good times.
You can also grin because you have about 30 miles of flat until you have to climb Whitebird pass to Grangeville.
That is some pretty country you are going through right now. Very fertile farm ground. Whadayathink?
Paul, it's now been almost three weeks. How is that one pair of undies working out for you?
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