Yes everyone we really are seeing zebras and camels!! I think that is a sign we are nearing the end.
Today was a gorgeous ride thru NY. The hills and the hilltop panoramic views were truly spectacular. The guys have come up with theory that each state is a pageant contest and that Miss New York is winning for the fabulous roads, scenery and weather! Not to mention the fresh NY baked apple pie and ice cream that my mom and I picked up at a roadside stand. There were many along the way.
We stopped tonight and are camping in the Cooperstown KOA campground we are on Dimaggio Drive. A fine facility which also supplied a breath taking sunset! No I didn't get a photo. I am bummed about that!
Well Dave made it out of surgery today with a metal plate and 8 screws in his clavical. He will be coming home tomorrow. His sister Penny will be bringing him home and spending the night so he will have to behave for at least one night anyway.
We ran into our first glimpse of Irene today when a road was closed due to flooding over the road. It wasn't much but we are seeing more signs of her ahead of us for tomorrow. Dick was looking up road closures on the route to see if we can keep moving forward.
Well we hope to have more stories tomorrow of our travels if the travel gods allow!
Julie
Day 2 in New York showed us more of the beauty of this state. None of us were prepared for the hills!!! Most of the day was spent crawling up 9-10% grade several mile-long hills. Seemed to be a lot more ups than there were downs. We all agreed that this was the toughest day. We still made 120 miles by 4:30 including a detour for flooded highway.
Tomorrow will prove interesting since there has been much reported flooding in the areas of Vermont where we are heading. Also rumored that the bridge over the Hudson has been closed, but is to be opened again in the morning. Weather is reported as good for the next 3 days.
Dick
Hoping Irene dosen't cause too much delay!! Ride on!!
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ReplyDeleteHills AND Irene?? I don't know how on Earth you are remaining in such good spirits. Oh wait . . . did Julie say something about apple pie?? That must be it! You guys are too easy!! Glad to hear Dave made it out of surgery okay. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that all goes well these next few days.
God speed. Love from the Austinites and from the Ulwellings in the Cities!
Kate
You are all amazing!! What an adventure! Brenda Heimer
ReplyDeleteIt is great to hear that things are going well. Good Luck with the roads in Vermont. I am SO glad to hear that Dave is on his way to mending his shoulder. Good Luck with these last few days.
ReplyDeleteDad, sorry I missed your call last night, but I'm glad to hear you survived. I am amazed that you all just whipped out another 120 miles and one of the hills alone sounds like a show stopper. It looks like the weather is good, so I hope that flooding does not affect your ride... or the locals, since that looks like the only weather warning in that region. Have a safe ride today.
ReplyDeleteEven after Terry's primmer on how to comment on your blog it took until now for me to figure it out...yeah! Rodney and I start our mornings checking in your post, reading about your previous day, looking at your photos, and usually having a laugh and some pains of healthy jealousy. Your attitudes, joyful tenacity and strength have been inspiring. You all looked great in Wabasha-well nourished and pampered by Julie and now the dynamic duo of Juls and Grandma Lou. Will check in on Dave again when Penny leaves, glad to hear the surgery went well. Hoping for receding water in Vermont and open bridges. Those tires will be sitting in the Atlantic in no time. Amazing timing! Blessings on this final leg.
ReplyDeleteAre you guys having MORE fun than when you started...?! It sounds like it... ...10% hills, no problem for you supermen...! Wish I could be at the finish to cheer you on..!
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