Lisa Jo Rocks!

Like manna from heaven, this backrub for her youngest brother was a spiritual experience for Tom.

Tim

Linda Lou Donlea

Besides being the only person to host us 2 nights, Linda also is great fun and downright beastley in cribbage and hearts.
She came and got us from Waterloo today (we left our bikes and will return tomorrow morning) and will do the same thing tomorrow night when we arrive in Manchester.

Tim

The Donlea Gals (plus Nate) Arrive

After the long haul from Chicago, Tom is thrilled that they arrive safely at Linda Lou's just in time (10:15) for what they call "second supper". We happily enjoyed beef and noodles with beer.

Tim

Isn't he tan enough that they might pull him over in AZ?

We ran into this guy several times this week.

Tom Donlea

Naps

We've gotten into the habit at some point during the day to find a hunk of shade post-pie and, without any of us actually saying the "n" word, all end up on our backs, heads on overturned helmets, sawing logs.
It is actually pretty freeing to know your only responsibility for the day is to pedal 90 miles.

Tim

2 pies today

We had what they called "half moon" blueberry pie and this raspberry/rhubarb with homemade ice cream in Hudson. Churches are particularly good at pie. When necessary, we've been Baptist, Lutheran, Community of Christ, Methodist, and even Catholic already on thiw trip in search of supreme pie.

Tim

Big crowds

This street scene from Parkersburg was typical of every small town we went through. We were ahead of most riders each day yet always had to walk our bikes through town while the food vendors, churches, sports teams and community clubs all have something to share or sell. We really enjoy walking through the towns and always try to see what we can learn by chatting with residents.

Tim