Water Cooler Reactions

At work today, I had the opportunity to talk to several of our mutual friends and colleagues about this ride. Gave them the blogspot, so WELCOME if you're checking in for the first time. For some smiles, here are the top ten water cooler reactions (and don't think I, and our family, haven't said similar at one time or another!):

10. "She's going from where to where?"
9. "Why?"
8. "Is this one of those Iron Butt things?"
7. "How many points does she have to get?"
6. "Oh it's for charity, ok."
5. "Is she on a bike, or a motorcycle?"
4. "Why?"
3. "But how is she sleeping?"
2. "Tell her - 3 cheers for you girl, but you're loopy!"
1. "Once she gets back to Florida, how is she getting the bike back home?"


9:20 p.m. - Kirsten rode her way out of "one of the scariest storms I've ever ridden through." Black cloud bigger than some East coast states, temperature dropped 30 degrees so fast her face shield instantly fogged up, and it was pitch black, but light as day for the lightening. But, her shield of protection (and those balls from Richard) helped bring her through! Currently about 150 miles to the Texas/NM border and will probably be in San Diego between 10-1 tomorrow (east coast time).