The land of Oz

Early this morning we were awaken by a thunderstorm. The sky cleared up by ride time proving that the good fairies were smiling on us once again. We only had a 40 mile ride to Liberal, Kansas. It hardly felt like a ride, just a warm up. The winds were in our favor so we arrived quickly. It was a nice day to just take it easy and talk while we rode. The scenery changed today to something I have been waiting to see - AMBER WAVES OF GRAIN. No kidding! It was so beautiful. The road kill is changing too- pheasant and armadillo were added to the snakes, skunks and birds.

I did remember to sprinkle my sand when we crossed from Oklahoma into Kansas today. The sign was in a construction zone of all places.

The Oz museum is here in Liberal but not being a Dorothy and Toto fan---- I will not be going there. My friends are teasing me about that too. Speaking of storms- there are some professional storms chasers here in the hotel!! Argh!

Remember Frank?? More bad luck for him. Yesterday he had to have a root canal! He did ride today though. And-- David did a face plant yesterday. Poor guy. Luckily we have a doctor on tour who took care of him.

Richard from Trinidad made a comment this afternoon about how strong the women riders are in this group. (Nice compliment!) He said no women would come on this tour if they weren't strong but wimpy men would!! He is always making me laugh.

Thanks to all of you who have made such nice comments on my blog. I do read them and it makes me choke up. I feel all of your love and support carrying me across the country. All my new friends are anxious to meet those of you who can come out to meet us either on Friday or Saturday. I look forward to seeing you all in about 2 weeks.