I have returned the bike safely.

I'm afraid if I had to ride the bike another hour I may have dropped it.
Ok, I stopped it at the indian reservation casino.  as I was maneuvering the bike on a slanted hill I laid it down.  Today the bike  was very very very heavy.  I just could not hold it up.   when I left the casino I still have about 35-40 miles more to ride. I was afraid I wasn't going to make it, as I pulled into the rental place I almost dropped it again.  

however, all is well, I returned it with no damage reported and I am clear and alive.   No, I don't want a big bike.  I liked riding it, but it's to big and too much work.  I'll have to ride with someone who has shopping room on their bike and maybe get a sound system installed.

Thank you for following me.  I've enjoy having you along for the journey.   I was never alone.

Slide show, drinks and dinner on Tuesday Aug 16, at my house.   Everyone welcome. 

My last day.

I have no big plan for today's ride.  Currently in CleElum. Stopping by east nelson siding for a short visit.  Then I'll make my way to Seattle.  Still have a few miles to ride.
Weather is perfect.  I have 1380 miles on the bike.  I want at least 1500 and I did it. 
Attached are pics from my ride to above the lake just a short distance from our old home in Roslyn.

Near the end of my Ride.

Today I rode fast in the mountains....  Very cool day, amazing photos.

It didn't warm up until about 12:30. I was relieved not to have construction today to worry about. 

Tonight I'm in CleElum.  My first stop was at Linnea's spa...  For $20. I got a great treatment and feel like I could tackle the night.

Stopped at the sunset for dinner.  My friend Cindi (the gal I rode with my first de days) is meeting me here after work.  After dinner We'll ride lake CleElum. 

Looks so peaceful