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Post by NatureNut on May 7, 2011 14:06:54 GMT -5
Early this morning, we had a knock at the door. It was a woman who we had not met who brought a special visitor asking if we knew where his daddy was.  So I loaded Angie in the car and searched and searched, and pretty soon we came upon this guy.  A little closer look.  Pretty soon, he cruised into our campsite.  So I kidnapped him!  LOL, jk... here he is! The really tough part is keeping Angie from claiming Scooby for her stuffed animal collection!  |
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Post by adrian65 on May 7, 2011 14:20:46 GMT -5
He, he! You finally met! What a hoot! Keep us updated!  Hey, John, is that all that's left from your shoes, after so much pedalling? ;D Adrian |
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Post by NatureNut on May 7, 2011 14:31:35 GMT -5
The Head Ranger and Regional Manager just stopped by and made Scooby an honorary Junior Ranger!  Here's John trying to reason with Angie that she can't have Scooby for her own.  |
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Post by Rogue Trader on May 7, 2011 14:46:21 GMT -5
He, he! You finally met! What a hoot! Keep us updated! Hey, John, is that all that's left from your shoes, after so much pedalling? ;D Adrian Hey, Adrian, You told me this was a big country but I guess it's not. I managed to bump into someone after being here only 10 days. Now is that good or what. I'm beat up though. Legs tired, burned, and cuts, but it's all good fun. |
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Post by Toad on May 7, 2011 15:34:46 GMT -5
Those are some ugly feet, but so worth the sacrifice. Keep on pedaling...
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Post by Fossilman on May 7, 2011 15:38:34 GMT -5
Git Er Done...............LOL
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Post by NatureNut on May 7, 2011 15:53:35 GMT -5
Todd, he's not goin' anywhere for at least a week! LOL
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Post by Toad on May 7, 2011 17:13:04 GMT -5
I didn't say to start pedaling right now!
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Post by rockrookie on May 7, 2011 17:52:32 GMT -5
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
have a good visit !!!!!
--paul
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Post by Rockhobbit on May 7, 2011 18:56:43 GMT -5
I am in Laughlin, NV but will be headed back to Wickenburg tomorrow. I am hoping to head up one day or evening next week.
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Post by Bikerrandy on May 7, 2011 21:26:37 GMT -5
Now he'll really see some crazy stuff. ;D
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Post by Roller on May 7, 2011 22:46:55 GMT -5
dude ! you get around ! Did you ever think of trading in the bike for reindeer ?
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Post by adrian65 on May 8, 2011 0:23:43 GMT -5
How many miles did you pedal so far, John?
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Post by tanyafrench on May 8, 2011 8:21:10 GMT -5
This is just awesome! Can't wait to hear about the week with Jo and your next stop. Keep Scooby safe from Angie and enjoy your down time.
Tanya
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Post by Rogue Trader on May 8, 2011 9:06:31 GMT -5
How many miles did you pedal so far, John? I'm rather ashamed to say that I've been rather lazy, and have only done 16,200+. It's been quite a long time since I passed the 10,000 mile point. Once again the pressure is on to get across country in my visa time, but I've worked out that I really ONLY need to travel 35 miles a day (every day) to accomplish that. I've been riding like crazy to get here, and have clocked up enough 'Credit Miles' to allow me time for a few rest days rest. I can't be doing with all the pampering I'm getting here. I'm being forced to sleep on a bed. I mean how civilised. Whats wrong with the floor. Hahaha, and all the lumpy food  Noodles are so easy, and the less choice I have the easier life is. Oh well, I'd better make the most of it. Don't know where my next stop is going to be, but it'll be somewhere in the States I'm sure. |
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Post by adrian65 on May 8, 2011 9:32:05 GMT -5
Hey John, is there a strict visa time for you in the US? If so, why don't you head northwards, to push some pedals through Canada, and then come back South? This would also keep you away from the extreme heat during the approaching summer.
Adrian
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Post by NatureNut on May 8, 2011 11:06:30 GMT -5
I've only been putting a little meat on his bones. "Lumpy" food does that. Blueberry pancakes yesterday morning, homemade beef veggie soup (my grandmother's recipe) and grilled cheese for lunch and then steak cooked on the grill for dinner last night. This morning, I made my famous hashbrowns (packed with various meats), and have a baggie of sliced flank steak marinating as we speak for beef jerky which will go with John on his travels.
Yesterday we visited some of the ancient Hopi dwellings and mounds here in the park and met some of the archaeologists who are currently working here now. We also drove up to the Little Painted Desert and saw a breathtaking view. Then we got groceries. This morning, John is making some repairs to his bike and we may go out for a few small parts.
Last night, John did not allow me to pull out the bed in the sofa and threatened to go out and pitch his tent if I did not stop fussing, LOL. Bill woke up this morning and saw him and said this was not allowed and proclamated that he was going to force John to allow us to make him comfortable tonight. Stay tuned to see if it really happens or not, LOL.
I'll put up a few more pics in a bit.
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Post by Toad on May 8, 2011 12:41:46 GMT -5
Nothing like cantankerous visitors, eh?
Sounds like a blast...
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Post by NatureNut on May 8, 2011 16:10:22 GMT -5
Naaawww, whenever he gets out of hand, I just take him out to get a slushy... he's become addicted to them! LOL.
Today was bike part finding day. We hunted all over for two parts for his bike. One we found, the other we didn't.
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Post by Toad on May 8, 2011 17:50:47 GMT -5
One of them foreign bikes then? We need to set him up with a nice American model...
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Noodles are so easy, and the less choice I have the easier life is. Oh well, I'd better make the most of it.
