Tue Feb 8th
Quitman Mountains interstate 10 rest stop to Interstate 10 exit 159 truck stop
Based on our start and stop points today we are in fairly desolate country. The only town of any significant size during our 63 mile ride was Van Horn TX so while in the town we stopped to eat our military rations and for ice cream at the Dairy Queen.
We talked with a few people who wished us well. Gayla a local from Van Horn was one of them and she kindly bought us ice cream as well as arranged for us to talk with a Larry Simpson a reporter for the Van Horn Advocate newspaper.
On our way out of town I saw my 1st "Dusk devil" (see pic). That mini twister was the 1st sign of rapidly changing weather. Initially we liked the weather change as strong winds from our back blew us out of Van Horn making easy to coast along at 20mph with pleasant temperatures around 65. But about 5 miles from the finish there was a sudden shift and we got a 20-30 mph head wind and the temps dropped instantly 25-30 degrees. I went from comfortable wearing shorts and a jersey to being cold despite putting on pants, jacket, winter hat and fleece gloves. I've never experienced such a rapid weather change!
Hello Guy's,
ReplyDeleteTravel mercies for you today. I miss the daily logs. Realizing your so close to the border the reception is not getting through. That's what you call "Borderline" Ya, I know bad joke. From my daily prayer book for you today.
I Am with you. These four word are like a safety net, protecting you from falling into despair. Because you are human, you will always have ups and downs in your life experience. But the promise of MY Presence limits how far down you can go. Sometimes you may feel as if you are in a free fall, when people or things you had counted on let you down. Yet as soon as you remember that I am with you, your perspective changes radically. Instead of bemoaning your circumstances, you can look to Me for help. You recall that not only am I with you I am holding you by your right hand. I guide you with My counsel, and afterward I will take you into Glory. The reassurance of My Presence. God goes with you.
Be kind, be generous, be patient, be blessed. Mom
Congradulations, you are more that half way to your destination. Fay and I have foloowed your progress every day. What a fantastic trip you are taking. We envy you.
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Norm, The stories about your cross country RV trips along with the experience of using Aaron's RV each night has me considering getting one for future adventures. My wife likes to camp and bike but tent camping while bike touring is not her thing so my future long distance travels may be in an RV with the bikes available for day trip journeys.
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