Day 23

Wow! What a rough day! Jack had planned a 50-mile day, but after 7 ½ hours and only 30 miles he decided to call it a day. He had followed the Garmin’s route and after many twists and turns and crossing the highway THREE times, he ended up on a gravel road where he had to ride down a railroad trestle for a few miles and finally found a small turn off “road”. He then dragged his bike up the embankment where to his surprise and delight was an Exxon station! After realizing Mr. Gamin had steered him wrong he started looking for a place to hang his helmet for the night. The sign by the Exxon said Pulaski 1 mile ahead and let’s just say we know where he is tonight and leave it at that. He’s tired and sore but still in good spirits. I told him to eat, take a shower and head off for some much needed sleep and I’d let ya’ll what happened. He will be mapping his own route and ignoring Mr. Garmin tomorrow (personally I’d leave Mr. Garmin behind but thankfully Jack is more forgiving). I’m sure Jack will give a much better description of his adventure tomorrow but for tonight we’ll let him rest.

I just want to thank everyone for all the support and encouragement you’ve given Jack in his mission. Please take time out of your day to thank a Veteran for the freedom you still have and tell them how proud you are of them. We owe them so much for the wonderful lives we are able to have here in America. Freedom is not free; you have to keep fighting for it and that is what these men and women are doing for all of us. Please check out the Wounded Warrior Project and Soldiers’ Angel’s websites to see how you can help our soldiers. They are worth every bit of our time and effort. Just remember they have given you theirs.

As Jack would say “Ride On”. TC