Thursday, July 29, 2010

july 29--virginia at last

41 mi from church hill, tn to bristol, va; 3126 logged miles. It was a short riding day but I'm happy with that because my left arm still hurts. Like yesterday I followed the holston river up the valley. I'm pleased also because I'll see, in a few minutes, mike and richard...we separated at berea three days ago when I was too injured to ride. They are riding into bristol from the west (kentucky) while I came up from the south (my sister's house).
This morning I was trying to negotiate a lower rate at a nicer motel (unsuccessfully) when I remarked to the manager "I'll bet you see all kinds of people stay in this place" to which he replied, "yeah, you're a first!".

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  1. You are a first Dee Willis; a one of a kind; a rare jewel; a white buffalo amongst the herd; a standout guy in the most subtle and meaningful ways. Miss you, man!

    Glad to read of your odyssey! - Wes

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  2. Virginia
    The woman of my dreams
    How I have sought you
    Night and day
    Now I fall into your arms
    and find peace
    b

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