Archive - August 2008

A Thousand Virgins in South Dakota

Four AM arrived far too early. The alarm clock’s piercing tone rang out through the entire Red Roof Inn, shattering the silence and ruining a really good dream. My first coherent thought as I returned to semi-consciousness was, “Wha?,” followed closely by, “Why...

It’s All Over

We made it. 1021 miles in about 18 hours.

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Fuck, what a long day. I don’t know how people ride multiple 1000 mile days, or why for that matter.
Story and pictures tomorrow… right now my Iron Butt needs sleep.

Saddlesore Day!

Dark Meat Snack and I loaded up and left Pittsburgh at the crack of late morning today. I had a little trouble with the goofy eBay camera trigger I bought for the trip, but I finally got the damn thing to work: Pittsburgh is a fun city, with a lot of bridges. Our plan was to take it easy...

Good Enough for Government Work

I wrote and mailed this letter today. Honestly. If I get a response, I will be sure and post it. August 26, 2008 His Highness Governor Donald L. CarcieriOffice of the GovernorState House, Room 115Providence, RI 02903 Your Excellency, Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Frenchy...