Well today is our second attempt to leave Marshfield. Yesterday we were about six or so miles out of town, on our way to Houston, when Erik's chain snapped again. We were some fortunate pups... After sorting out that the operator had given us numbers to bike shops in Springfield, Ill instead of Missouri... We were picked up by the Sunshine Bike shop in Springfield, MO... Kay the owner was the perfect hostess. She fed us, gave us gatorade and had her efficent staff fix our bikes... And then Kay drove us back to our home away from home at the Plaza in Marshfield!
We also would like to thank the #2 fire house for giving us dinner. One of Kay's people made a few calls and we were all hooked up. the food was almost as good as the stories and company.
So today we are off to Houston... MO! We are rested... well as much as a half day in Springfield could offer and raring to ride home... (Hopefully before the 12th)
I guess I am sounding like a broken record, but it is the people that we meet that have made this trip amazing. The land is spectacular, but it is the generocity and friendlyness that makes it worth the ride. Everyday is an adventure and a new person to meet.
Good luck to Allison and the group she is riding with... I will try to make links when I have a few more minutes at the computer. (So jonathan... get your Yahoo map going again... the people miss it... I miss it)
Much love
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