Friday, June 3, new start

So, it looks as if we'll get on the road on Friday, June 3.  Looking at the weather for today it looks as if there is  a lot of lightning and thunderstorms in the area where we had planned to stop tonight, maybe Providence or Beth is looking out for us. 

continuing on

After discussion with family, we will continue on with the ride.  Probably start on this Thursday or Friday (June 2 or 3).  We continue with sadness over the loss of Beth, but need to carry forward as that is what she would have also wanted.  Kathy will be spending more time in Portland, as needed, to help with her sister to take care of the many things that need to get done.  Thanks for all the prayers and wishes.  John

Delay

Friends, my trip will be delayed for 1-2 weeks.  Sadly, my mother-in-law, Mary Beth Sutherland passed away today.  We are saddened by the loss of a wonderful and vibrant woman who passed this way for the last 91 years.  She is now painting her beautiful water colors in the heavens.  Beth, may you rest in peace.

1 week to start!!!

Can't forget to mention my good friend Steve that will be joining me for the trip across the US.  Hopefully he won't mind waiting for me too much.  We head off in one week, target for the first day is Potlach, Idaho.  From there we plan to head toward Koskia, Idaho and proceed up and over Lolo Pass to Montana.  Initial indications are for temps in the 40's to low 60's with rain.  This may be our first few days of travel.  Might get colder as we head toward Yellowstone and through the park to Cody, Wyoming.  Gotta get the gear finalized.  How do you dress for Tornados?  Hopefully they will be gone by the time we get into middle of Wyoming and then through Nebraska and Missouri.  John

Nothing new

Ok, it feels a little strange to not have riden this weekend, but maybe I need to have the legs rested before I start next week.  Watching the news about the tornado's across the mid US; hope that all of that is gone before the trip.  At this time, I am expecting a little wet and cold for about the first week or so. Maybe even a little snow over the Rockies and through Yellowstone.

5/22/11 - 9 days until start

In Arizona visiting my son Dylan before I get ready for the 60 day ride across America. Been thinking alot about this, and I am very excited. The hot weather here in Arizona is a small reminder of what I will be facing on my Journey. Returning to Spokane tomorrow to begin packing and mentally preparing.