We were having so much fun, we considered driving back down to the Louisiana state line, and then riding west to the Texas state line. However, after riding in the near 100 degree heat, we were about worn out. We'd allowed a couple extra days on our trip, as there's always the possibility of bad weather, or mechanical problems, but we couldn't have had a more perfect week. So we had a couple days to spare.
Jerrie mentioned that the regional fair was going on in Hope, so we decided to go check it out. We enjoyed seeing the livestock and displays. Lajunta was interested in finding the canning lids that had American flags on them.
Jerrie was excited to run into a few old acquaintances.
That evening we drove to Texarkana with Jerrie's parents, where we met her sister, Paula, for dinner at the Ole Feed House. Paula also brought her neighbor, a cyclist, who wanted to hear about our trip. The restaurant featured a fine seafood buffet!
We went back to the Dillard's home, were we took turns in Mr Bob's massage chair. Lajunta didn't find it as relaxing as did Jerrie and I. But that's another story.....lol
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| Jerrie and Lajunta at the Regional fair in Hope. |
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| One of the craft entries at the fair. Lajunta really likes this...as "Snow Lady" with 5 little snowball kids". |
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| The group that ate out in Texarkana at the Ole Feed House (gets my recommendation).....Gary, a cyclist who wanted to hear about our trip, Jerrie's sister Paula, Jerrie's parents Jackie and Bob, Jerrie, Lajunta and Larry. Wonder if I could get my own tv show, and be the cycling version of Guy Fieri of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives"??? |
What an incredible time we all had! Thinking next year, we may have to return to the spot where the ride ended, and ride across Louisiana to the gulf!
Ok..a few interesting facts you may find hard to believe:
Number of flat tires......0
Number of mechanical problems or bike adjustments....0
Number of dogs who ran into the road and chased us....0, (yes, not a typo...Zero!).
Miles ridden in rain gear......0
Number of times Jerrie crashed into ditch.....0 (inside joke)
Number of people who shouted insults at us...0
Times we used pepper spray.......0
Number of hills I had to walk up.....0 (helped that I had the smallest chain ring on by bike,a 30 tooth, replaced with a 24 tooth. Didn't shift very smoothly, but got me up those long, steep hills. )
In summary.....the route we took was a VERY good route to cycle, with the exception of hills and that one stretch of about 10 miles south of Nashville. The shoulders were very good to ride on, and for the most part, with very little debris.
Be sure and check back soon, when we get home, I'll be uploaded some of the 700+ photos that I did, plus some of Lajunta's.
If you have an questions, comments, or corrections, please email me at: dad_5ks@yahoo.com.
So, anyone want to join us for next year's ride???
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