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Some people's kids... November 13, 2008Leave a comment ;)
just don't know how to behave. You just can't let me alone in a room without something silly happening. This was one of those stores that everyone needs to stop in for a good chuckle (and some fine BBQ and pecan pie). On County Road 46 out of Sanford, headed to Titusville, we stopped in for some cold drinks and met Matt and his collection of stuffed animals, Gator skulls, and assorted meat cleavers hanging from the wall. Matt was great to talk to and he asked a lot of questions of the two crazy cyclists that just happened to show up today. The pie was fantastic, but I was afraid I would have to use the side door because my hair is getting a bit shaggy! I apologize that this blog was running a bit late. I tried to upload the files last night, but a problem with the server prevented me from doing so. Well, better late than never! For the third day in a row we rose before the sun and headed out at daybreak. With 108 miles planned for the day, we wanted all of the daylight we could get. The ride out Hwy 27 was fast, but warm (71 degrees) and humid (93%). My handlebar tape, camera and just about everything else hanging off of the bike was soon drenched in a fine layer of moisture. I forgot what it was like to be in Florida, even in the late fall. We crossed the border to Ocala National Forest and climbed a few small hills along the way. This was the first time I have run across a bear crossing sign. I would have expected one of those in MT and not in FL. Just before the turn off on Hwy 17, we came across Nancy pedaling the opposite direction, headed for the other side of Florida. She posted to my blog the other night and we made a point of connecting in the middle. Good luck on your ride and I hope you have a mind to continue to the west coast one of these days. I highly recommend it! When we made the turn down Hwy 17, the wind picked up a bit and gave us a bit of a headwind. Just before the town of De Leon Springs, Erin came face to face with a piece of wire from a blow radial tire tread and ended up getting a flat and changing it in record time. I continued down the road a bit until I realized he was not where he had been a few moments before. I turned back up the road and found him just crossing a bridge, cruising right along. We stopped for some excellent Mexican food at a small tacqueria (sp?) stand and took a break from the wind. We continued south until we picked up CR 46 out of Sanford and started the final press to Titusville. It was a bit of confidence on our part (however misplaced) that we would cover 108 miles today. Even with the wind we made excellent time and pulled in to Titusville just at the sun was starting to set. Since no one has seen me blog, I thought I would throw a picture in for good measure. Every day after my ride I spend about 4 hours uploading the pictures, typing the text, adding statistics, getting all of my chargers out of the bag and pulling everything together so that it will work the next day. On average, I have been getting to bed around midnight, except with Erin around. For the past couple of nights I have hurried through my stuff as he goes to bed way before I am used to. I thought I was the old man here! Tomorrow I will head to the KSC Press Site to attend launch and then come back again on Saturday morning to be escorted over to the Cape Canaveral side and the finish of my ride. Determine how much thrust each solid rocket booster has and how long they burn before being jettisoned over the Atlantic. Any idea how far out to sea they actually land? Once you determine how many pounds of force each SRB exerts, convert it to it's metric equivalent. More Images: ;)
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8 Comments
Nov 15, 2008 11:50 am - Johnnie Sue Todd wrote : John, thank you for sharing your adventure -- it has been a highlight to remember. Our blessings and wishes are with you in your future endeavors. You will always be remembered here in Woodward, OK. I repeated your whole adventure to everyone that I know, and displayed you picture and autograph from the 4th of July Parade at Edmond. JST.
Nov 15, 2008 9:23 am - Bob Williams wrote : John, Congratulations. Thank you for such a positive spin on the entire trip. I am looking forward to reading about the next phase of your life. Sincerely
Nov 15, 2008 8:43 am - Debbie wrote : Hi John, Bud, Ryan and I watched the launch last night from our front yard, 130 miles away from the cape. WOW! We thought of you and how exciting that must have been for you. We have your picture up in the deli and tell everyone who comes in about our visit with you. Stop in on your way back, the next Parkers Chicken is on me. You have touched so many people in a positive way and we will never forget you.
Nov 15, 2008 8:00 am - Aunt Carolyn wrote : Congratulations, John !! Aunt Carolyn
Nov 14, 2008 11:39 pm - carl wrote : you better watch them gators spaceboy...we don't take to kindly to you yankee space boys down here. one of them gators just might chomp down on you and you would wish you wuz back up there all safe and sound in outer space
Nov 14, 2008 7:36 pm - Mike Lamberth wrote : Congrats from Brandie and I on completing your journey. I had a few beers with Layne tonight and he passed along his congrats also. We'll be watching for your next project.
Nov 14, 2008 2:05 pm - Betty and Kip Smith wrote : Chukma John, As Kip was driving home from ODOT yesterday, he turned on NPR and caught the very end of a discussion about the liftoff. He said, "I'm sure it was John!" We are so happy your journey is ending safely. Enjoy the launch! Add a comment: |
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