On Wednesday, I left Stewartville, Minnesota at 10 AM for a 265 mile trip to Mount Morris, Illinois. Weather was overcast and cool but great for riding. I arrived at Grei LaVar's home and no one was there. Luckily, the back door was open, so I ventured in and found the cool adult beverage dispenser (refrigerator). Took my boots and MC pants off and sat out side in the sun until Geri, Cindy Yokum and Pat Farrell arrived. After hello's, it was time to eat. A nice lasanga dinner with salad and wine was greatly appreciated.
Cindy and Pat were leaving for Sryacuse, NY at 10 AM the next day. I spent the rest of the day with Geri. I got the exclusive tour of Cindy's old stomping grounds.
Friday morning, I loaded up the "Mule" for a 305 mile jaunt to Ballwin, Missouri to visit Gilbert Banks, Valley's uncle. The weather was overcast to start but about 30 miles down the road it started pouring rain. I stopped and put on my rain gear and trekked on. I stopped at a small gas staion to get out of the rain and asked the locals about the best route to get to Hwy 78. They sent me on a road that had just been scrapped for refinishing. I dropped the MC into 3rd gear and puttered along for 10 miles before I got to Hwy 78 south. This road had just been resurfaced and was great to ride on. At about 150 miles it stopped raining and after I dried out I ended up taking the liner out of my MC jacket due to +80F temps.
Just let me give you some advice here, The St. Louis and surrounding area is 2.5 million peolpe and you don't want to be in their rush hour traffic. It was hot and I rode miles in 1st and 2nd gear because everyone else was going somewhere also. I finally found Gilbert's home using "Judy Garmin's" advice. More cold adult beverages were in the agenda and since supply was low we ventured to a super booze store to re-supply and pick up some tasty pizza. Watched some Cardinals baseball abd Missouri football and I crashed at 10:30 PM, central time. If you come to St Louis, you have to do the Budweiser tour. A little walking and free beer at the end. Now eating pizza , and getting ready to watch some football while enjoying adult beverage.
Upon arrival here, I inspected my tires and decided they would last until Northern, Virginia. The internet is great!! Found a dealer, 30 miles from my sisters house in Nokesville, Va. By ordering today I received a 20% discount and 1/2 off mounting. Probably leave here on Tuesday to Allons, Tennesse. home of Valley's older brother Rick Barrett. From there up to northern, Virginia.
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