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Last day About 265 miles. The Wildhorse Overlook is always worth the ride thru what is the worst part of I90, after the Snoqualmie Pass. A little rain, and home again. Back to real life. 8925 miles total, 43 mpg overall. The Metzler Roadtec HWM’s appear to have held up well. They had about...

Day 25 About 400 miles today. Started out about 42F. Break out the Gerbings! Over 8600 miles total now. Another day on I90. Not as interesting as the previous two days. Thru the mountain’s near Coeur d’Alene is the best of the ride day. Some off and on light rain as we neared Moses Lake. Thats...

It took me a moment, but I got it now. Thx for the suggestion, I avoid gravel and STD’s equally. -Steve

Day 24 About 375 miles, another cold(er) morning, mid 40’s @ 8 am. One more state, total is 22 for the trip. A few signs - “Jesus IS alive” MDOT notes - EXTREME Fire Hazard - Secure trailer chains. EXTREME Fire Hazard - Cig butts belong in ashtrays (just when did cars stop being equipped with...

Day 23 Short day, the morning are getting cold now, 46F at 8am in Wall, so we waited an hour before leaving. 300 miles to Sheridan WY. No sign of Longmire. 21 states, over 7500 miles so far. SD appears to allow billboards, so more signs- Fire truck hung upside down, advertising a pub. “Worlds...

“And if you can imagine it, Trona, CA. is where you get sent when you flunk out of the witness protection program in Valentine, NE.” OK, I was thinking maybe Bombay Beach, but I think you are right, except for the winter/freezing part. -Steve

Are you concerned where the Marshall Service is sending you? :) -Steve

Day 22 Another state, now 20. Nebraska does not appear to allow billboards, so no “sign report”. Instead - Riding thru acres and acres of corn and other crops on almost flat plains, so why are there town names like Beaver Crossing and Grand Island? Found Hell today, its Valentine NE. Very cold...

Traffic was bad enough last week, so no thx! -Steve

Day 21 Just over 400 miles today, into Lincoln NE. Hot, about 90F when we arrived. Todays signs - Complete rig, tractor and 40’ trailer, hung from a pole, advertising for drivers. Country store - Boots, Bullets, Britches & Bologna. We rent cars - $35/hour (!!) Why is the Missouri text on the...

Day 20 A cool day, with rain the last 3 hours. Ended the day in Wentzville, west of St Louis. Saw the arch, and crossed the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Signs along the way - ”Nudies Honky Tonk (World Famous) since 1947” A full size hiway tractor hung from a pole advertising a Peterbuilt dealer...

Thx! I will keep posting to the end, its just not going to be as much fun. 475 miles today. -Steve

Day 19 ‘the big four plus 1’ Unfortunately I left this morning before reading 1911’s last post. Took 215 (Parkway Road) to the BRP - The horrors, the horrors! (thats the +1) A)Took the BRP to the Devils Courthouse, turned around and rode the other way to the end. B) 441 N thru the Smokey...

Day 18 “Carolina on my mind” Left Valdosta heading north on I75 to Macon. Didnt see Smokey or the Bandit. Switched to 129/441 north to Commerce. Checked out Culver’s ‘butter burgers’. Pretty good burger, generous order of fries. Very friendly staff, and the food was hot when delivered to the...

Staying in Brevard NC tonight. (Yes, this is a hint) -Steve

Day 17 - addendum Forgot to mention we drove by the Don Garlits museum in Ocala. (another old guy reference) -Steve

Yes I am definitely “far, far away.” -Steve

Day 17 ’way down upon the . . . . ‘ Now 11 States, over 5400 miles. The Harley dealer had the parts, and did the work as promised. Even washed the bike. Finally found something that gets recycled in Florida! After 4 hours at an H-D dealer I needed another laugh. Had lunch here- (it was right...

Day 16 ’what does that sign say?’ Some bad, but hopefully minor news today. My riding buddy‘s Harley has become ill. We believe its the compensator. And now no running lights. We are in Clearwater FL, and on our way to the local HD dealer tomorrow am. Todays route from Florida City took us back...

Your most welcome, glad you are enjoying the read. -Steve