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One of those days... October 22, 2008Leave a comment ;)
Ever had one? Well, today was mine. I made it safely from Pine Bluff to McGehee, AR in piece and sat down to do my blog and the whole day came crashing down. Actually, it was my computer that came crashing down. Hard down! Completely, unrecoverably, totally, hard down. Funny grinding noises from the hard drive is a bad sign. At least I think its a bad sign. So, here I sit, comfortably in the lobby of the Best Western in McGehee, with Tabitha the cat looking contently down from the back of a queen ann chair, oblivious to my pain and suffering. I wish I had her composure right now. Anyway, I digress... I had some fabulous pictures, interesting stories and some fun that I would like to have shared with everyone. But, I have to quickly regroup and head back to Oklahoma City, get a new computer, load all of my software, and, somewhere in there, head to Anaheim, CA for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society annual conference next week. So, I will plan to return to the ride on the week of the first of November. That shoots my chances for getting to the Cape by November 10th. I will get there eventually, but not as soon as I anticipated. Unfortunately, this computer does not have the software to load up all of the GPS and pictures that I need to have to make this work. And I don't think the management here at the Best Western would like me to dump all of this on their laptop. ;o) Please bear with me and hang in for a few more days and I will get this together. Into everyone's life a little hard drive must fall... sigh.... My best, John More Images: ;)
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15 Comments
Oct 24, 2008 3:04 pm - Neal Eberly wrote : John, Hope you're faring better today than yesterday! This is Neal, Juniper's former roomate in Houston. Saw a link to your blog on the Lunar Lander Challenge website, and I"m about to see Armadillo Aero's attempt to win the money...anyway, you have been linked there since you did judging for them, eh? I hope to see you at KSC and enjoy the launch with you on the 14th! BEst of luck! Neal
Oct 24, 2008 12:37 pm - lynley wrote : hey john! hate you had all the trouble you had, but it was great to see you again! Dont worry about your bike...it's safe...well until i get that highest bidder on ebay to confirm!! haha....
Oct 24, 2008 12:37 pm - lynley wrote : by the way....where's our pictures???
Oct 24, 2008 10:17 am - your lil sis wrote : I love it...Tilly meets Windy! Hugs, ls
Oct 24, 2008 9:08 am - Kim Lange, Missoula, MT wrote : Hi John! I'm just sitting here drinking my second cup of coffee at the start of my four day weekend and thought I'd get caught up on your blog. I haven't checked in since Oct. 7th- been busy helping a friend with her wedding. Reading about your experiences the past week and a half it seems like you've lived another couple of lifetimes. Don tells me that the pace of bike touring changes your perspective on life. Is that true for you too? Say "Hi" to Wilson I mean Windy- Ha Ha! .Another pair of gloves polar fleece this time bit the dust thanks to Lucy, the glove-eating golden retriever. The boys are debating how she should dress up for Halloween. How about you? You could find a nice little neighborhood and stock up on chocolate for the trip- go as a bike tourist perhaps? Take care! Love Kim, Don, Chris, Kevin, Andrew, and Lucy
Oct 23, 2008 11:28 pm - steve oswald wrote : Just focus on the positive, and watch out for the meteors. I knew it would change once you left Hot Springs, but we all had a real good time..Your friend steveo........REDRUM
Oct 23, 2008 6:43 pm - Sophie Grace Marie Koonce wrote : Hi Mr. John, How is your windy bear. I had my picture made with you Wednesday at Pine Bluff. I told my family all about you. Be safe. Don't let cars run over you. I will keep checking to see if my picture is on your website. Be careful. Sophie Grace
Oct 23, 2008 6:43 pm - Sophie Grace Marie Koonce wrote : Hi Mr. John, How is your windy bear. I had my picture made with you Wednesday at Pine Bluff. I told my family all about you. Be safe. Don't let cars run over you. I will keep checking to see if my picture is on your website. Be careful. Sophie Grace
Oct 23, 2008 6:35 pm - Mike Lamberth wrote : John, your hanging out down in the Arkansas Delta where all my "kin-folks" are from. Of course I have not been to McGehee or Dumas in at least 10 years. Wow, they have a Best Western in McGehee?
Oct 23, 2008 6:09 pm - TAYLOR wrote : where are you today
Oct 23, 2008 1:23 pm - Jerry wrote : John- Launch is now the 14th. Happy Trails!
Oct 23, 2008 12:09 pm - your lil sis wrote : lbb, so sorry to hear about the craziness...all will be well soon. love you! ls
Oct 23, 2008 10:40 am - linda lambert wrote : Hi John, sorry to hear about the crash-- I do mean on your computer and not your bike!' It was a pleasure meeting you yesterday- I have been checking out your web site- you have been a very busy man since high school gradutation. You'll soon be up and riding agian- and you will finish the tour maybe a little behind schedule- but **** happens- I think Joe may have said that!! anyway good luck and you are doing a great work! Linda the reporter in Dumas
Oct 22, 2008 8:36 pm - Don wrote : John, See what happens when you quit riding for a week! Everything falls apart. Well to brighten your day I have joke for you. Why does a chicken coupe have 2 doors? Well I'll have to let you think about that for a bit. Hope you get everything you need fixed back up soon! Sure do miss all the great pictures and stories. Now for the punch line. Because if a chicken coupe had 4 doors it would be called a chicken sedan. Take care. Don Add a comment: |
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Hi Mr.John, My class had our picture taken with you.Thank you for stopping by our school.I told my family all about you and they check your blog to see how you are doing. We pray for you everyday and night.Be safe.I want to be an astronaut just like you.