Portland, Oregon June 4th.
It’s after midnight here in Portland. I leave tomorrow to fly to Los Angeles and join the team, then we ride out on Monday morning. I am getting more excited by the hour.
Tonight I had some friends over to the house to say goodbye, then went down to the Lucky Lab where lots of folks get together each Wednesday night. There are a few friends around here that I wish were going with us. One of those guys is Mike McDonald. Mike is an old friend and we’ve talked for a couple years about riding across the country. Mike just got married and took a job with a church across town so won’t be doing the ride this year. But he is one of the guys who I will miss. And there are more. I meet every Tuesday morning with three other guys, Jason, Dave and Justin, and I will be missing those guys as well. And I wish Wade Trimmer were going also. And Kurt Nelson and so many more. I am looking forward to the adventure of the trip, but I am also looking forward to coming back to this place with a new found appreciation for the great folks who have made Portland home. See you guys soon.
Tomorrow I will do one last ride, then come home and pack up the bike and head toward the airport. Will report more in transit.
Good night.
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Laura Greer said,
June 5, 2008 @ 8:36 am
Hey Donald, your books have challenged me and I so enjoy getting to know you through your books. I look forward to hearing more of your adventure in the next months. What a ride!