I'll start with the good news. I heard from McManus and he's back to full duty so I'm removing him from the "Binnacle List" and sending him back to the Engine Room with some Title B rags and a cup of B&B. Now you'll have some company back there Ralph. All other preparations for the ride are slowly coming together. Ralph continues to look into accomodations along the proposed route while I continue to make minor modifications to the route and the timing. Of course, none of this means anything until next July when we actually single up the lines and shove off.
I've been talking to the two Florida participants and they are getting in some good practice rides while we in the north can only dream about riding. I won't say I'm jealous but I will admit to a certain amount of envy. I miss the freedom of riding out to the country and enjoying the scenery of the many lakes that are in this area. But, our time will come and in the meantime I will continue to read as much as I can about riding safe in all kinds of conditions and assembling all the gear I want to take with us. Ralph mentioned in his post about camping gear so I'm going to ask each participant to list what they intend to bring along with them.
I will have my own two man tent; sleeping bag and mat and will find a mess kit. I'm not sure how much outdoor cooking we will do but I'm going to strive to be completely self contained.
That's all I can think of today. Probably won't post again until after Thanksgiving. My kids are coming for the free meal and I have a little "roto rooter" work to be done on my throat.
For those still riding; "Ride Safe"
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