If you read Larry's last comment, you'll note that Kirsten passed through San Antonio and kept right on headin' for eastern Texas. Sorry Larry! She got a scolding for not stopping, but she assured me she slept for an hour on a picnic table somewhere in New Mexico. The reason for the push - to get her time stamp receipt at the correct hour to make a Butt Burner Gold! A ride within a ride....
Then, a hotel room to dry out and warm up. The Weather Channel shows crappy weather across the south, and Kirsten confirms. She's soaking wet, couldn't get her dry left glove on despite lots of cussing, and hydroplaned the rear tire for a little bit. Head up, eyes straight, and keep a constant speed. And thank goodness for the new tires!
For those of you awaiting an ETA in Florida - she will call me first thing in the morning and I'll make a post. Sue, I'll pass on your number. Jan, thanks for the call tonight. Richard, thanks for talking her through the evening hours. What a team we all make! :)
Oh - and her mom is here for the weekend. So she got an encouraging motherly word as well, now 3/4 of the way through this trip.
No reason to apologize. We are with her no matter what she does. A BBG is way cool. She's gonna need some real rest some time. If she needs me to stand guard so no one bothers her, now that she's a star, just let me know. I'm available.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be here waiting ...
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable stamina! She is rocking the ride!
ReplyDeleteClaye
Way to GO Kirsten!!!!!
ReplyDeleteStill waiting for an ETA, bikes are gassed up and ready to go catch her along the way and lead her out to the starting point.
ReplyDeleteGo Kirsten!