Day 8 517 miles
Started my day with a great, home-cooked breakfast with Bonnie. Got out of St. Louis at about 6:20, enjoyed a cool ride down I70 to Columbia for the Missouri State HOG Rally.
Hooked up with some riders from Joplin at the Rally for an observation ride--a route you ride and look for answers to trivia questions along the way. Was a beautiful day to ride around in the countryside. We had a wonderful BBQ lunch in Hallsville.
From the Rally, I rode over to my old home town of Mexico, MO. Had a real nice visit with my old buddy Bill and his family. Rode around town a while and looked to see how things had changed. The house I grew up in had a for sale sign in the yard.
Well, I just could not get my family in Joplin off of my mind, so rather than stay the night in central MO, I decided to press on, cause I just wanted to be in my baby's arms. After a personal one-day record 517 miles ridden, I got home at 9:30 and suprised them good! Hugs all around, and kisses from my dog Ellie. Words can't describe how good it is to be home! I'll get the bike serviced this week and begin preparing for my next trip to Memphis--stay tuned!
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