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

Crossing Stevens Pass.

Stopped for a photo..   sun is starting to come back out and It's a little warmer...

Still early

Only about 55 degrees,  I have 1159 miles on the bike.  Traveling about 30 miles an hour on rt 9. Passing by farms.   Babies everywhere.  

Tuesday morning

today I will heading down rt9 from Mount Vernon to rt 2 across a Stevens pass, have a beer in Leavenworth.  Need a bed and meal in CleElum,  not sure where just yet.   Should be a great ride, It's a little cold this morning but the sun is sunny nice.   Today I'm riding alone.   Looking for Joe!

I am thinkin this is next years bike

Can you see the rainbow?

We hike into the rainforest almost mile to this amazing sight.

In the rainforest...

This was taken this morning as we were waiting for the ferry to port townsend.

Thanks Nockerson!  I had a nice day!

Rainforest

Y babies

Getting warmer.. ;-)

58 degrees and sunny..   happy Debbie

what a great day!  the weather is amazing and I am so excited!

Monday, Aug 1

What a beautiful day today.  yesterday, not so much. It was a bit depressing.  
today I'm riding with steve nickerson from FRC northwest.  headn over to the penninsula.   yesterday when I was there it was cloudy sticky and wet.   but today is going to be amazing.