August 30 – September 4, 2009 Catch Up
August 30, 2009 This was a Rest Day so we went to Del’s Cowboy Church. We stocked upon fuel and food. We took Janis to the Airport Motel as she leaves at 6:00 am tomorrow.
September 1, 2009 Another Rest Day
September 2-4, 2009 We rode along the highway – in the wide ditches. There is a lot of alfalfa growing in the ditches. I felt terrible – thought I was just exhausted. I took a nap as soon as we got in, woke up for dinner, and went back to bed. Then I realized I had a bladder infection and started on antibiotics – thank you, Kathy! By Saturday, I was starting to feel better. The end of the ride was near. As we rode, we paired off and rode next to one another and said how great it had been to ride together and hope we meet again. I rode Dakota and was glad to be on a smooth horse. At a water stop, Tom asked 5 guys their opinion of whether it was safer to be in the ditch with holes or along the road with fast moving heavy traffic. All opted for the ditch. I spoke up and told Tom he was missing out on valuable input by not asking any of the women. Nancy J spoke up and said Tom had taken only men on the scouting expeditions. He is missing out on the women’s talents! After this, he made sure to include the women.
Happy Trails,
Nancy
Nancy, just want to say I have loved reading your comments on the wonderful ride you just finished. You are one tough cowgirl to ride the entire route! I was on the BOABH 2005 trip for seven weeks to Georgia, Florida, Mississippi and Texas and it was a great experience I will always remember. Going back to the real world was quite an adjustement.