Monthly Archives: April 2007

Perry-April 30-60 miles

This morning in Crawfordville was one of the most casual starts we have had on the trip.  Since we only had 52 miles to ride, some folks had plans for side trips.  About half of the group decided to go … Continue reading

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Crawfordville, FL-April 28/29-48 miles

We had a great breakfast in Quincy at the new Holiday Inn Express, with warm cinnamon rolls, cereal, eggs, and passion fruit juice.  As we pedaled out, it seemed a little strange to leave Quincy with about half the group … Continue reading

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Quincy, FL-April 27-50 miles

The morning greeted us with cool weather after the rain last night.  Everyone seemed to be in a great mood, perhaps because we only had 50 miles to ride.  Well, at least some of us only had 50.  At last … Continue reading

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Marianna, FL-April 26-90 miles

This morning in Crestview, we enjoyed breakfast in the hotel.  It is always good to have more choices than oatmeal out of the trailer (as tasty as it really is) and to enjoy a second cup of coffee seated at … Continue reading

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Crestview, FL-April 25-56 miles

At the risk of repeated what I have said earlier, here is our morning ritual.  After arising, packing our clothes eating breakfast in the hotel or from the trailer and putting air in tires, we load our bags in the … Continue reading

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Pensacola, FL-April 24-68 miles

Today we had a bit of an unusual start to our ride.  After breakfast, we all rode 2.5 miles to the Mobile Bay Ferry, scheduled to depart at 8:00 AM.  Our spirits were upbeat as we all took pictures and … Continue reading

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Dauphin Island, AL-April 21-22-42 miles

Sunday, April 22, dawned cool and beautiful in Pascagoula. Since we only had a 42-mile ride to Dauphin Island, leaving time was delayed until about 8:30 AM.  Barb Larsen, who was my roommate for the night, and I decided to … Continue reading

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Pascagoula, MS-April 21-68 miles

This morning I awoke feeling so much better than the day before.  I had slept so well, even though we turned our light after 10:00.  I got on the road about 7:20 AM, heading out on a busy highway that … Continue reading

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Wiggins, MS-April 20-70 miles

Today dawned cool and beautiful.  For the first time in weeks, I didn’t have to wear my jacket at the start.  The first 18 miles were very difficult for me, up and down hills (yes there are hills in Louisiana).  … Continue reading

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Franklinton, LA-April 19-105 miles

Note:  There are very few pictures when one has to ride so far.  All you can think about is getting there!Robin and I reluctantly left the beautiful grounds of the Butler Greenwood Plantation to ride 105 miles to Franklinton.  For … Continue reading

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