
Then I helped a buddy move and crashed at his place, thanks again Rich,
but we drank quite a bit. To follow that a really hard night of drinking at Eat Me's birthday party. maybe I'll be ok I'm young right.
Well I thought so. The next night was fine. The following evening was a NVHHH trail, I set camp up before trail near the start. during trail it down poured. I had lots of Hashers asked me if I wanted to stay with them but I figured this was part of learning for the trip. That night was actually fine once I dried off.
On trail some one had abandoned and trashed a campsite. After cleaning it up, from this I took a rain fly and ground tarp which over the next week I made into a nice tent. I'm sorry I don't have a pic right now.
The rest of the week had scattered storms but I was lucky to never ride in one and camp was always set up before it rained. Friday around 2 pm I started to head home I got to the spot I had plan on in only (37mi) Bald Eagle state forest and enjoyed my extra time before dark. I slept the best I had for those 2 weeks that night, but I woke up exhausted. I didn't get on the bike till 9:30ish (7 would have been more like it), and riding was just tough.
After 40ish miles I got to Shamokin Dam and decided to call it. I called my dad up and about 2 hours later he picked me up. I hate that I did this, but at that point I wanted to be home and if I kept going I would have gotten hurt. On tour I would have taken a day off but I didn't really have that option.
The last two weeks have been a lot of packing unpacking driving and socializing with friends (drinking), and not so much riding. After my ride yesterday I could taste alcohol in my sweat. I am done drinking heavily maybe done entirely. It would not be the first time I stopped, but it looks like it is again necessary.
I have a lot to do and a lot of riding to do before I can do this trip.
I also got a new smart phone while I was home. I should be posting this on my phone to practice but I am not. It is taking some time but I think i am figuring it out. I will hopefully be able to post and update a map with my route as I go. which is pretty awesome.
I think that is all for now. Hopefully I can keep up to date with this more now again, and get some ride maps up as test.
Sounds like quite the journey. Looking at ur map, looks like u might pass the toldeo area? If u do, u gotta spend a night.
ReplyDeleteYou've done more than I ever could. After a few nights of that I would have given up. The map looks great! If anyone can accomplish this you can! Can't wait to see you for an extended stay on the route :) Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteAmos I will stop in for sure. I will add you to the route map when I get a chance. I have been enjoying your blog I will have to leave you a comment some time.
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