day 2

Last night in Glendale-our bed for the night.

He Said: another nice day on the road. starting to go uphill a little. we are starting to get in sync now. our routine is becoming something like this get up at 5:30 , roll up the sleeping mats and stuff them into their bags(much easier with 2 people), roll and tie the sleeping bags, eat a bagel or apple and drink some juice. take care of bodily functions(she said i shouldn't mention that but a routine is a routine), load sharons bike on the car and get on my bike and go. i'm usually( that sounds stupid after only 2 days) offbetween 6:30 and 7. today we met around 9:30 for my second breakfast and sharon's coffee. off again and into mineral around 1. We met Charlie and some other hospitable volunteers and were able to take showers!(felt great) the ride was really pretty today especially thru Ashland to Scotchtown( which is the birthplace of Patrick Henry ...... see it's not all just fun and games) We had our big meal at 2 , and are doing laundry. Kind of like being home except I am actually helping. It's great having Sharon along , wouldn't feel the same without her. that's it for now Oh yeah-85 miles

Bumpass, best town name so far. Sharon at work (and it's a Saturday)

She said: Left Glendale about 8:30 to catch up to Paul for his mid morning meal, and my morning coffee fix in Ashland. Stopped on my way to Mineral (our stop for the night) at Scotchtown (where Patrick Henry owned one of his 13 homes). Had a very informative and fun tour of the home and grounds. The route to Mineral was very much like home-rural tree lined roads with lots of curves, but less hills-though the hills are starting to appear more often. Got to Mineral about 12:15, unloaded my work chair and computer, went to work and waited for Paul to arrive. Lunch, got into the fire station (thanks to the Sheriff), took showers, met Charlie (pictured below) who showed us the lay of land-we will be inside tonite-no camping, as Charlie informed us there are thunderstorms predicted and the water tower next to the fire station is somewhat of a lightning rod-thanks Charlie! Another great day-can't wait to see what tomorrow will bring.

Patrick Henry's home. Paul and Charlie outside Mineral FD