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Day 10: halfway to Green River
Just outside Mesquite, 50 miles south of St George. It’s about as hot as I’ve ever ridden in.
Day 10: First Gas, Baker.
So far so good. 180 down. 500 to go. Lots of Sturgis bound Harley’s.
Day 9: Last Night in LA
It’s my last night in LA and, after a wonderful meal prepared by my daughter, I am packed for a pre-dawn departure. I went into this trip with a lot of questions about where I am headed. The highway, and more importantly the people I sat with along the way, gave me answers. Thank you …
Day 9: Takin’ Risks
The Glendale Harley mechanic reported an “abnormal sound” and thought it was a lifter. He recommended a day to investigate, and then maybe a few days to order parts. Bike seems great to me. It makes all the sounds it’s made for 2200 miles and runs like a champ. Not going to overthink this one. …
Day 9: Takin’ Care
Oil change for the Harley at Glendale Harley.
Day 8: Around and About in LA
The trip is picking up velocity now that it has rounded the 50% mark. I feel like I’m on borrowed time. I spent a few intense hours talking about writing, LA, and the next twenty years of possibility with my dear friend, and CU Boulder colleague, Pete McGraw. The rest of of the day was …
Day 8: Breakfast
Hard to believe it’s eight days on the road. I am sore. Breakfast burrito from my favorite hole-in-the-wall. I discovered this place while PA-ing for Helen’s major video. I always get the breakfast burrito.
Day Seven: The Mighty Los Angeles (Miles ???)
A morning meeting in Mountain View with the fabulous Courseran, Cat Richter. Over coffee and a tart we schemed the future of scaled degrees. Watching the people go by, all I can say is that Mountain View is a strange world, indeed I headed down the coast. It was beautiful but bumper to bumper, a …
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