Sunday, June 25, 2023 – Layover Day and Board Meeting at Goose Creek

Hey Darlin’,
Didn’t sleep as well as I had hoped, so a little logy today. Read for a bit in the morning, then attended the MTRA quarterly board meeting, which unexpectedly resulted in the sale of a few more books. On my last case of books! Did some packing up since we’re moving again in the morning. The next ride is supposed to be more than 30 miles due to a detour around a swamp which previously was part of the trail, but the landowner died and his son won’t give permission for us to cross, so it’s an extra four miles to go around. Further the forecast is calling for a high chance of rain for the greater part of the day. The MTRA is offering to let it be an “option” day, meaning if you don’t want to ride it, you’re still entitled to a trophy, but I really don’t want to opt out of a 30 mile leg just because it’s a few of miles longer. Besides, Flash is about as conditioned as he’s ever going to get, so I don’t foresee a problem with us making it. And I’ve got my rain suit and my slicker, and it will be cooler so heat won’t be a factor, which are all plusses. Still, it will be a long day. The next day’s ride to Scheck’s is apparently a lot shorter. The map says 20 but it’s rumored as closer to 17, so that will be an easier day. Then we have another layover day. Anyway, rain did come in during the afternoon, just a few waves with breaks in between, which I suspect is what it will be like tomorrow, hopefully not big downpours, although we did have a couple of short ones of those today. Laid up in bed reading and occasionally dozing, trying to store up some sleep. Had a couple of nice lamb chops for dinner, went to the riders meeting at 7:00, now straigth to shower and bed! Good night, sweetheart! Love you!