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November
13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18,
September
13, 14,
15, 21, 22,
23, 24, 25,
26, 29, 30,
Wednesday
September 23, 1998
YES!! IT IS DONE!!!
My FIRST 100+ Day!!
(erh...uhm...night =( Began the day with a little
extra sleep (I NOW KNOW WHY!!))!! Enjoyed the luxury of a hot shower and
sat down to try and get organized! Apparently the Plaza Motel, 427 S.
Hwy 91, Preston, ID 83263, (pct) 
was
originally built by Howard Hughes (I'll have to find out more about that
one!) and has since been remodeled and expanded. Holly was a little camera
shy, but was very helpful in giving me a little history and wishing me
luck! The rear tire was still holding up, but once I started down the
road from Preston, ID, I began to feel the wobble of the misalignment...God..
Please get me to Logan! Passed through Franklin (the Oldest established
town in Idaho 
(hey!! A man's gotta eat!) and crossed the border into Utah (2 States
down...2 to go!) (pct). Apparently Virginia 
does
not have the only Richmond...
(pct) is a living example of the heritage and values of the people of
the West. Inspired by the Old West, we proudly present the COWBOY CHOCOLATE
BAR. We don't claim eating it will make you a COWBOY ~ but, we're hoping
you feel as though you're riding the trail, breathing that refreshing
air and feeling the same freedom and sense of Adventure the COWBOY felt
as he pioneered the West" - and NO...I didn't feel like a Cowboy...but
this whole trip is kind of like the description of that BAR... You really
FEEL the wild, when you're out here with it!.... I also got a chance to
meet Roxanne and her sister Janeen 
(pct).
The store had just celebreated its' one year anniversary (Sept 22, 1997)
and I got a chance to find out about the wood stove in the background,
that had been Grandmother's (93 and still kickin'!!) Finally made it to
Logan, UT and found Adventure Sports, 565 N. Main, Logan, UT 84321
(pct).
Ron looked at me a little funny when I hauled my bike in, but he was able
to set me up with a brand-new "36-spoke)" rear tire and after a little
lesson on the power of "GU" (a sport nutrition supplement that I picked
up) I was on my way to see the University of Utah 
(pct).
I also was given the priviledge of seeing the "After" photos of a beautiful
wedding, so I had to take a picture!! (I don't even know their names...but
I'll update you later!) 
(pct).
Left the University to head over to the Logan Mormon Temple... Truly an
IMPRESSIVE piece of Architecture! Completed in 1874, the temple stands
as an inspiration (and much more) to the members who attend. I received
a heart-felt greeting from a former missionary, Margrethe 
(pct),
and took some time to understand where I was headed! Had to stop in at
Maranatha Batist Church, when I say the flurry of activity coming from
inside! Turns out, it was the AWANA group, which help teach young disciples
from the ages of 5 to 15 (kind of like the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts).
It was pretty Inspirational to see those young children, and my friend
Heather gave me all the details! 
(pct
w/ stn glass wndw). Got a late start heading throught Sardine Canyon,
and after 10 miles of ardous uphill duty...the coast down was awsome.
When I finally got to Willard Bay Camping area, I stopped in at the "Circle
J" (a truckers dream) and figured that I had better keep on going to Salt
Lake. Talked with Marty at the "Ute Hostel", 21 E. Kelsey Ave., Salt Lake
City, UT 84111, and he promised to save a space on the Futon! I headed
out with GREAT EXPECTATION, but soon had it drained away by the City of
Ogden 
It just kept going..and going..and going... And don't be fooled when you
finally see the city lights the City is Far...FAR AWAY!! However, it did
give me the opportunity to see Salt Lake by night (er...EARLY DAY!) 
and don't forget to look at the 
on
that last one!! Finally got to the Hostel...ate..and slept like a baby!
What an AWSOME day!! (and Night) boy are my legs SORE!!