Monday, August 12, 2013

I think I took too many left turns

I had a special breakfast on Saturday (which I plan to post about later) which delayed my departure until noon.  I normally get on the road around 8am


I woke up at my usual time before 6am and saw my last sunrise in Ottawa, Illinois  (not the Ottawa in Canada) , peaking over the corn field


I had to make up for lost time so all I did was gas up and continue on my way Westward


my plan was to keep riding into the night to make up for lost time but then I decided to stop for dinner.  When I was finished I decided that this wasn't such a good idea and I noticed a hotel across the street so here I stayed for the  night and not quite out of Iowa.

I managed to grab the last ground floor room, except that I nearly croaked from all the residue cigarette smoke.


The next day (ie today) I decided to get a really early start and rose with the sun


there is hardly anyone on the road at this hour.  Only me and my shadow.   

Between yesterday and today I logged over 1,000. miles


and when I noticed this sign I just had to stop for a photo


tonight I am in good company with covered parking.  Yesterday breakfast in Chicago and tonight dinner in Denver.    I am happy, good fast free WiFi here


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26 comments:

  1. TrobairitzAugust 12, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    You're in Denver so you are in good hands. It looks as though the rains have stopped too. Makes for a much more pleasant ride

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 1:46 PM

      Trobairitz:

      Thunderstorms down here, just heard thunder. Not looking good for the next day or so

      Not only do I have free, fast, WiFi. I get fed too

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  2. SonjaMAugust 12, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Hotel? What happened to camping?

    Please say hi to Dom & Martha from me.

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 1:47 PM

      Sonja:

      not with thunderstorms forecast every night. Not good to have to pack up wet

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  3. RichardMAugust 12, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Good, company, good WiFi and covered parking! What more could one ask for? So what did you think of Nebraska as there is no mention of any part of the state in your post? At least none that I managed to catch...

    And. camping at those temperatures isn't any fun. Maybe you can camp out in Dom's back yard.

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 1:49 PM

      Richard:

      I breezed through NE. I was here a few years ago and stayed in Omaha. That's why I didn't stop. I do like the rest stops in Iowa, they are the best ! I also like the 75 mph speed limit where everyone travels at 82 mph

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  4. mq01August 12, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    yay, more friends! have fun in Denver!!

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 1:51 PM

      Ms M:

      I had a great time today. You shall read about it soon. This is the 3rd time I have bumped into DOM this year. Once in Vancouver when he went to Alaska, then in Holman when I started this trip, and now on my way home. This is my 2nd home, I am like family here

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  5. TheChieftessAugust 12, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Looks like a good ride!!!

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 1:52 PM

      Kathryn:

      I am heading to Northern CA, but a bit farther north from where you are

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  6. redlegsridesAugust 12, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    This is what happens folks, when you leave the garage door open and unattended....road weary travelers sneak in!

    dom

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    1. RichardMAugust 12, 2013 at 12:33 PM

      I think he was homing in on fast WiFi...

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    2. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 1:53 PM

      Dom:

      It's not my fault you left the door open . . .

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    3. BeemerGirlAugust 13, 2013 at 4:34 AM

      The WiFi may have only been the clincher to the deal. I think he was homing in on the food...

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    4. David MasseAugust 13, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      Dom, same thing happened here. I agree, he must be homing in on Wifi.

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  7. Coop a.k.a. CoopdwayAugust 12, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Bob,
    You've helped to define Flyover Land. Enjoy the west.

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      Coop:

      I wass't sure if there was anything to see except corn fields and cows so I was just rolling the miles towards home. Being so far from home I thought I could slow down a bit as I approach areas I am familiar with.

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    2. BeemerGirlAugust 13, 2013 at 4:35 AM

      You're supposed to sightsee in areas you HAVEN'T been to before. :)

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  8. MarthaAugust 12, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    As I already noted, 3rd visit, we drop the "company" title, and transfer you to the family grouping.

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM

      Martha:

      I love it here. Don't forget our family holiday in Montana 2011 all of us in that cabin, plus I've been to the family homestead . . .

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  9. VStar LadyAugust 12, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    You made it to Colorado - excellent. Can't wait to hear who it was who delayed you at breakfast ...

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 5:05 PM

      Karen:

      I already added her to my sidebar. She took photos too and will be posting up soon. She was the reason that I hung around Indiana and had to travel back towards Chicago

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  10. John EvansAugust 12, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I had the same smoke-scent-choked-room experience in a Motel 6. "We'll keep the light on for ya" now must mean, "We'll light up for ya."

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    1. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 5:06 PM

      John:

      beggars can't be choosers. I usually get "non-smoking" but I forgot to ask. as soon as I opened the door I nearly choked . . . I turned on the A/C and it was a bit better but the smoke was in the sheets and carpets. They were nearly full and I didn't want to ride anymore

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  11. David MasseAugust 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Bob, I'm having trouble keeping up with the posts. Nice job gobbling up the miles.

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  12. biker babyAugust 13, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    You made good time from IL.

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