I get a kick out of the motorcycle guys who give me the standard motorcycle greeting. Maybe you have seen this. It is essentially a low five from a distance as you pass one another. I think I get a kick out of it because I don't have a motor bike. I have a bike. I passed at least 100 bikers today and nearly half gave me the Air Low Five. I am a part of their club (or gang. I have watched Sons of Anarchy--I know what Bike "clubs" do) and I didn't even have to buy a bike. It is, I think, a sign of respect. The Air Five is basically saying, "yeah, you don't have a bike but you are cool. I give you a low five for that." And I return it and say "thanks buddy".
Today was pretty cool. I only made it about 60 miles but it was a nice day and very enjoyable. I rode with one guy for a few miles and we talked bike talk. I got two flats. Both in the rear tire. As soon as I pass a bike shop I am going to get some new tires. Some super duper not going to puncture me tires. I hate changing flats.
I made it into Texas today. Either there wasn't a sign (for the picture) or I missed it, but I am in El Paso none the less. 4 states now. That is cool. I know TX will take a good long while to get across though! I am going to shoot for no more than a week and a half. That is me talking from the hip because I haven't really looked at how many miles it will take to get out of Texas. I just know it is way big.
I am at a La Quinta again. It is the last one for many moons. Thanks Brenda for hooking it up.
On the way in to El Paso, into downtown, I came down a looong hill. I was passing cars. I don't know why that makes me happy, but it does.
Lastly, I meant to put this in yesterdays blog, but I forgot. Thanks to Megan of La Quinta in Las Cruces. She went out of her way to get me a ground floor room. She also left a comment on here telling me that I didn't need to go through the hassle of bath tub laundry as the hotel had a laundry mat. I did take my things over there early this morning and washed them properly.
With that, I am going to work on my bike for an hour and then it is sleepy time. Until the next time, goodnight.
Yay for another state! I finally got around to making a donation today. I love reading your blog, highly entertaining! You could make it into a book when you are done.
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