Sept 19 Day 7

I do not care what people think it was only chilly last night but I want a hotel tonight I am tried of the cold.  Beside I am thinking that another day without a shower could be a little anti-social.  There was a little rain last night so this morning it was warm enough that we actually packed the gear before riding to town for a hot breakfast.  On the way past we saw the local Loc Nest Monster here is the picture of it.

Yesterday Dave wore his coat and gloves all day and I just kept my kept my coat on with just my normal bike gloves.  By the end of the day my hands were just numb.  Today Dave started with the same stuff as did I, about 30 miles into the 52 we did I took my coat off.  Dave was a wimp all day with both his coat and glove on.  Me I am tough just like my son. 

Along the way we passed a historic maker for Fort Riddley a fort build in 1830s to keep the peace with and between the Indians in the area.  Then 5 miles on the current fort where we stopped and visited the fort's museum.  It was great rest and the display was great showing how Minnesota armed forces contributed to the all the wars the US was involved with. Here is a picture of what I think I should be riding in as I believe the I would gain more respect from the drivers.

The ride today was one of contract.  First was a ride down to Brainerd that was 13.8 miles.  I am glad we did that today and did attempt to complete the ride yesterday it would have killed me.  Then a ride through town on bike paths and quiet city roads.  Then we crossed the Mississippi river and ride beside a divided road.  As there was no wind we sailed along occasionally being dragged by trucks that got us to 17 miles per hour.  These 18 miles had the highest average David and I had so far.
The high today was only 52F when we stopped to warm up with a hot coffee we discussed the weather with the quickie store operator.  I said the book indicated that the average temperature was suppose to be 70F and it was cold today.  The operator said my first mistake was believing the book and it was always this cold and hoped it would colder soon so hunting would be better.  So I better be out of the state before the his wish comes true as I believe it is.

Thankful for Today
I should be thankful for the lack of wind that allowed such a simple fast ride but I feel I should be thankful for what others did for us. We should all be thankful for all the veterans have done for and are doing for us.  So lets all say thank you to our vets today.
Love and kisses to all
Allan