9: 05 p.m. and Kirsten just called to say she's putting on her helmet and getting ready to take off. The GPS futzed out at first and she said, "I feel like Frodo asking at the gate, which way to Mordor?" Um, left. Luckily, Mrs. Pennyworth (aka GPS lady) didn't desert her and popped back on. Quick call, and she's really on her way.
I must send a big thank you to Calvin who fed her dinner tonight with family and friends. Thanks for sending her off with some nourishment before the next several days of dried fruit, fiber bars and beef jerky! Also thanks to the several people who came by to see the 100 CCC riders off tonight. Nice to be off with a wave. She really appreciates all you who have been following the blog and reposting. Gives her more wind for her sails!
You'll notice a small yellow rubber ducky in the photo of the bike this afternoon, packed and ready. This is the pirate duck who traveled with her last year on her first organized long distance ride - the Mason Dixon 20-20. http://www.masondixon20-20.org/ He's tagging along this ride too - always good to have an extra set of bills...ah, eyes.
Thunderstorms predicted for the south tonight, so dream happy, clear sky dreams while Kirsten makes her way to her first stop... Texas.
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