As I got up in the morning at the Select Inn in Breckenridge, Minnesota, I glanced out the window and GADS!!, it was raining. Luckily I had put the cover over the mc before retiring for the night. After a hardy brealfast of coffee, waffles and orange juice, I absconded the dining area with some extra packets of oatmeal and a few bagels for the road. Got loaded up and headed out. 30 minutes later I had to stop and water the weeds on the side of the road and put on extra rain gear. i had put on lightweight under armor thermal underwear but I needed more protection from wind, rain and cold.
I travelled south, down Minn Hwy 9 until it intersected with Minn Hwy 71, near Wilmar, Minnesota. Continued travelling south till it intersected with Minn Hwy 30 East. This road eventually delivered me to the Beaches front door. Most of my travelling has been on two lane roads to avoid the interstate loonies.
I had departed Breckenridge at 0930 AM and arrived in Stewartville at 5:30 PM. Distance covered today was 360 miles. I unpacked my gear and waited for George Beach to arrive. He had been out and about and Darlene was at work. George decided I was hungry and stated, "Let's go get something to eat". We arrived at the American legion and had some burgers and onion rings and a few cold adult beverages. Only $1.50 for a frosty mug of suds. We drove back to the homestead and watched some baseball, (George is a big Twins fan) and Monday night football. My eyes were drooping so I hit the sack.
Tuesday, George and i explored the use of synthetic oils for a motorcycle. Ended up going to the local Kawasaki shop and buying KAWI oil for motorcycles. Chris and I had performd and oil change in McMinnville using Valvalene 10-40. I think the really hot weather coming across windy, Montana and North Dakota caused the oil to break down quickly. This I will watch as the trip continues.
Tomorrow, on the road to Cindy's moms home in Mt Morris, Illinois.
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