So I figure we are drinking about three gallons of liquids each day. It’s not as hot here in Tennessee than we did back west, because the temperatures are cooler. But we still drink a lot. I think the team van goes through about ten gallons of water each day, but we also tank up anytime we come close to a convenience store that has ice. Ice is gold. We fill our water bottles up with ice water and it lasts for about a mile. But it doesn’t matter, just the thought of having ice near us for a short period of time makes it worth it. Also, I am growing a beard. Not on purpose, but because I have not had the time or the right sink in which to shave. That is all for now.
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Brian Alexander said,
July 17, 2008 @ 10:39 am
Thats a great picture Don. I enjoy following you on here and twitter. Hope the ride is going great.
bryonm said,
July 17, 2008 @ 11:44 am
you’re lookin’ mighty trim…
melanie said,
July 17, 2008 @ 5:25 pm
Oh my gosh, hilarious!
Amie Hadaway said,
July 17, 2008 @ 9:23 pm
3 Gallons, eh? Over a dozen riders? I’ve never been one to brag about my mad mathematical skillz but I’d say that’s a lot of potty breaks!
As for the beard…yeah…those tend to sneak up on ya. But I hear they kind of grow on ya after a while. (I know…I know…how cheesy!) I work for Daren Wendell, the guy doing The Earth Expedition 18,000 mile hike for BWM. He’s went through many strange and appalling beard phases. My least favorite was the Grizzly Adams style, but as of late he is becoming more ZZ Top inspired:P Anyways..after you give your pedaling legs a break, if you ever want to find your trail legs again, we’d love you to walk a mile or two with him. I sent him your audio book, Blue Like Jazz, through itunes for his ipod. I told him your book would be his new best friend, especially once he reaches the Yukon territory and you start talking about Emily Dickenson:) Anyways, God bless! I’m off to my “Vintage Jesus” book:)
Amie Hadaway