Day 1 Well, after 2 years of thinking about and a year of training, my timeless Brindilhound and I are setting off to cycle from my home in Seattle, Washington to my sister's place in Oldtown, Maine. Let's see what adventures lie before us...
Out the pleasant Burke-Gilman biketrail, and Rick Hudson soon joins me. Rick and I have been cycling together for several years now, and it's only fitting that he comes along for the start. Then into the "burbs", where we take a wrong turn, climb a few extra hills, but pop out close to where we should have. The rig is heavy; 100 lbs. incl. a 43 lb. dog, clothes, food, water, maps, and the pocket trumpet. We land at my good friends Andy and Mary Wones' house near Carnation. Homemade pizza and catching up take up our evening. Gary falls asleep on the living room floor during a kids' drum and bugle presentation. Only 31 miles today, but I'm pooped!
Great work, Gary. Your writing is as good as your biking.
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