Home again. Last night was spent in the comfort of our own bed with both Jack and Gracie orbiting around us. Before we got home though....
Sandy and Nancy joined us at Carol's home yesterday around 11:30. We then set out for the Harley Davidson shop in Medford where we were hoping to find newly delivered shirts. Afterwards we had a great lunch in Talent, Oregon. Of course we had to walk around Ashland - which did not make the men in the party particularly happy. Nancy and I both decided we loved the same shoes Carol had bought, but only I was lucky enough to score a pair. Of course all of this shopping meant that we would not be getting home until really, really late. We stopped for dinner at Grazella's in Woodland and finally arrived home at 10:45. Yawn. It was a very long, hot day and I thought we would never get home.
So, today we are slowly moving back into our traditional life. A life that does not require studying routes, making reservations, packing, unpacking, and living on the road. We miss the freedom, the simplicity of wearing the same clothes everyday, the mystery of new towns, and the adventure of fabulous rides. George normalized by washing the bike, mowing the lawn, and doing wash. I slept most of the day. Then I looked at my toenails and decided I was going to have a pedicure at Van's where I would be treated to a hot rock massage. It was amazing. AMAZING.
We talked with friends today and got to see both Sam and Ben. Sam has just been promoted an will be relocating to the Bay Area! We are all thrilled for him.
We rode 3,701 miles in approximately 2 weeks. We are truly thankful that the bike did its job and for the third year we made a long journey and returned home with only good memories. Next year: Canada
The Rocky Mountain Riders checking out.
Sandy and Nancy joined us at Carol's home yesterday around 11:30. We then set out for the Harley Davidson shop in Medford where we were hoping to find newly delivered shirts. Afterwards we had a great lunch in Talent, Oregon. Of course we had to walk around Ashland - which did not make the men in the party particularly happy. Nancy and I both decided we loved the same shoes Carol had bought, but only I was lucky enough to score a pair. Of course all of this shopping meant that we would not be getting home until really, really late. We stopped for dinner at Grazella's in Woodland and finally arrived home at 10:45. Yawn. It was a very long, hot day and I thought we would never get home.
So, today we are slowly moving back into our traditional life. A life that does not require studying routes, making reservations, packing, unpacking, and living on the road. We miss the freedom, the simplicity of wearing the same clothes everyday, the mystery of new towns, and the adventure of fabulous rides. George normalized by washing the bike, mowing the lawn, and doing wash. I slept most of the day. Then I looked at my toenails and decided I was going to have a pedicure at Van's where I would be treated to a hot rock massage. It was amazing. AMAZING.
We talked with friends today and got to see both Sam and Ben. Sam has just been promoted an will be relocating to the Bay Area! We are all thrilled for him.
We rode 3,701 miles in approximately 2 weeks. We are truly thankful that the bike did its job and for the third year we made a long journey and returned home with only good memories. Next year: Canada
The Rocky Mountain Riders checking out.
Canada??! OOoooohhhhhhh...mmmmmmmaaaannnnn. Sounds awesome! Glad you're back and now am hoping you, Frances and I can make time soon for that lunch or some such. We will even (EVEN!!) come allll the way downtown and rip you away from your office if need be. If you took pictures I would love to see them, since all I have is the ones in my head. Congrats to your hardworking boy! Hope to see you soon!
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