This is my second official day of retirement and I must say, IT'S AWESOME. On each of my first days of the liesure life I went out on long bike rides, actually seeking out the biggest hills in the area. I need to do some serious climbing because I am worried about the first 80 miles out of Seattle, going from sea level up into the Cascade Mountains. Unfortunately, I know of no 30-mile sustained uphill rides in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Nevertheless, I'll keep training the best I can. And, yes, 50 miles on a bike is easier, more enjoyable and certainly less stressful than a ten-hour day in the paint store.
Also, last week I got some welcome news from my son Aaron. He has decided to ride the first five days with me from Seattle to Spokane, provided that I buy him an Amtrak ticket back. Done! At first he was only going to ride a day or two. Then not at all. Then maybe. Then no. But now he is back on board and I think his presence will add a whole new dimension to the first leg of this trip.
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