Monthly Archives: April 2007

Opelousas, LA-April 15-90 miles

This morning we left DeRidder around 7:30 AM for our second 90+-mile day in a row! The air was cold, no other way to describe it!  Of course, I had sent my long-finger gloves home with Bill.  So, my fingers … Continue reading

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DeRidder, LA-April 14-92 miles

Last night, there were predictions of bad weather, including tornado warnings for the Kountze area.  Whether it was anxiety about that or anticipation of the 92-mile ride today, I was not able to get much rest.  I kept waking up, … Continue reading

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Kountze, TX-April 13-56 miles

In an unusual move, the staff called a meeting of the group after breakfast this morning.  One issue was about one of our group who had decided to leave last night.  She was having some personal issues that she could … Continue reading

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Cleveland, TX-April 12-73 miles

Other than knowing I had to ride 73 miles, the hardest thing about leaving Navasota was leaving Bill.  Knowing I would see him in just three weeks made it a bit easier.  He did get the truck repaired and was … Continue reading

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