Day 3---Shar's Story

We left camp at 10am this morning..hmm..always a bit later than we wanted but met our camp neighbor's from TN. We had our camp breakfast of hard boiled eggs and packed up. About 40 miles down the road the fuse cover on Ken's scooter fell off. Looking for that took about 20 minutes but failed to produce the cover ..darn. We will be looking for a quick McGyver fix or stop by a bike shop for another one. One draw back to a long trip is keeping the GPS ( Lila ) charged for the whole day. Not so much of an issue when we have an easy freeway day. When you are looking for a place to stay or specific directions at the end of the day, it's very helpful. We stopped for lunch in Hankamer, Tx.  Just before we pulled in my throttle lock broke. I can't decide if I want to leave it off, as the throttle is much easier to turn. I finally have the knowledge of how to work the radio part of my scala communicator. I have tunes! We pulled into Lafayette KOA with 300 miles today, that includes our dinner run to the store. We put the tent up in record time and setting up camp is going to become more routine every day. One thing in the tent is getting up earlier with the sun isn't a problem. As most of you know we tend to be night owls..but not any more. In fact it's dinner, shower and bed time. Looking forward to more of I 10 tomorrow.

Day 3--Lafayette La.

One state down...a bunch to go! LOL

I can't remember the names of these NICE folks (they made our pic) but thanks guys! Send me your names and I will post them!

Lafayette Louisiana

Just rolled into Lafayette a couple hours ago. Got camp set up and fixin (Texas word) dinner. Wanted to post a couple pics but Sharlene will post more later.

Day 2 (Kens' Rendition)

Another windy day! The ride down to Livingston was fun but challenging with winds around 30-40! With her new tire, Sharlene was moving! She is NOT afraid to run her machine. We arrived at Livingston State Park around 530 and set up camp. After a quick run to town for groceries and "cold drinks", Sharlene prepared a feast! We had dinner by candlelight (glow stick) and soft music (cell phone). After enjoying a cold beverage, we were out like a light!

This is Leonard (Service Manager @ Honda/Suzuki North). When Leonard learned of our ride, he had us in an out in less than an hour...and gave us a 40.00 discount on the rear tire! You are a lifesaver, Leonard!

Our last chance to get good BBQ till we return to Texas!

Where the heck are we!?!?! Gotta love gadgets!

Sharlene, my WONDERFUL wife! (and can she cook or what!?!?!?) I am indeed the luckiest man alive!

Our humble abode.

Sharlene greeting the day!

Day 1 ( Scott and Kris-Lake Dallas Tx)

We completed our first leg today for a total of 265 miles! Our best friends, Scott and Kristin are putting us up for the night. Cooking dinner and having a few beers to cool down and unwind from our very windy and hot day. The wind gusts were about 40  miles per hour most of the day. A bit of a challenge for the first day but certainly not out of our skill range. We are very excited about the first day of our ride. Keep in mind any of you wanting to join us on any part of the ride...feel free! Tomorrow we start out with a new tire on Shar's scooter then head further south to Livingston, TX.

Day 1 (Wetumka OK.)

We're off! Aunt Marilynn shot this pic as we were leaving. A quick run to Denton Cycle Center for the official departing photo then a new tire for Sharlenes' scooter then on to Livingston!

Wetumka,OK to Denton, Tx

All our bags are packed and we are ready to go! Our RV is resting with our Aunt & Uncle in Wetumka,OK. We leave this morning for Denton,TX. Our wonderful friends, Scott & Kris, have offered one of their extra bedrooms to us for the night. Sure wish they were going with us! Stopping off at Denton Cycle Center for our offical send off! Then a rear tire change for Shar's scooter.

Texas

The kids are married and the McCrory family has flown back to California. We have been enjoying our church family and events. We are looking forward to getting together with all of our friends while we are here this month. Heck we were not gone long enough to forget how cold it can be here in north Texas. We do know that the tank heaters work really well. We will be working on some RV projects, leaving some items we thought we needed in our travels and add some of the items we should have brought. Looking to add some water toys and the motorcycle rack for the jeep. We have missed having our scooter. Looking ahead to our south Texas travel plans..ahhh where to go. LOL We are open to suggestions!