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The annual bike rally doesn't start till next week, but, there are tons of bikes all over the place.
I'm going to try & meet up with BabyHuey, a forum member, eat lunch & fly...
Mt. Rushmore from the side. The line was long to get in the park, so I hit the perimeter.
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7/4/2010
This is one of the views from my friends, Barbara & Charlie's, wrap around porch in Colorado. Nice view of Palmer Lake.
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Nice spot for a house. The side of a mountain.
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Two of young Charlie's friends, Cody & Holiday.
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Charlie has grown to be a handsome young man.
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Driving into Denver. I just passed an 02 V-rod. No Helmet law in Colorado.
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A lot of desert like landscapes.
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Time for a new sign.
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This looks like rain ahead. I think I see some mountains off in the distance. Getting close to Denver.
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Very green & worked farmland in Nebraska.
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Chillin' in Nebraska.
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I found a convenient spot for the gas can.
Did I mention I'm a big fan of the can.
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NEBRASKA...
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My last gas stop in Iowa. I like Iowa.
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I typed in Sioux City into the GPS & down the road I went.
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Gas stops & convenience stores are takin' all my money. I visit the people that work these stations about every 120 to 150 miles. I'm trying to remember a friendly face behind the counters. Nope, can't recall one truly smiling face. Oh, & I tried to be cordial. Maybe my optimism & smile made them feel like they wanted a vacation too. Tired of tourist maybe?
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These beads were in my coat pocket. Marty gave these to me for good luck. So far so good.
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I think I'll pick an outfit like this up for Gayle. Although she would make the outfit look good, I'm guessing it would not leave the closet.
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Well, it's time to leave Algona. It's down the road I went.
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I am growing my beard. This is my role model. Don't comb the head, comb the beard...
Actually a great guy.
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This guy brought his own glass.
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