| 7/25/05 Monday | Petoskey MI |
| 7/26/05 Tuesday | Alden MI |
| 7/27/05 Wednesday | Interlochen MI |
| 7/28/05 Thursday | Luther MI |
We're camping at the Magnus city campground in Petoskey MI. I should mention
that Don and Eric have had a tit-for-tat insult/practical joke competition going.
Don got way ahead tonight. As we were finishing dinner, the camp host drove
up in his golf cart and said he had a complaint from a lady in a camper that
Eric was seen peeping into windows. He said they can't have that at this
campground and if he gets another report the whole group will be asked to leave!
We all sat there with our mouths open - I think Jeanne was the only person who
didn't fall for it.
Eric repeatedly denied it, "I walked up and down the road a couple times
but I never did that!" Finally the guy said, "Your name is Eric, right?
Maybe now you'll remember not to leave your dirty socks in Don's tent again!"
I called work today - my VSP application has been accepted. Now all I have
to worry about is paying taxes on all the money I'm going to get. :-)
I think I fixed my chain-jumping problem. While riding in the rain two
days ago the chain sucked betueen the chainstay and chainring for no
apparemt reason. (I was not shifting at the time.) Since then the chain
has jumped intermittently (once every few minutes). Tonight I examined the
chain very closely and found two slightly twisted links which I replaced.
7/25/05 Monday, Petoskey MI
59 miles
There are lots of recreational cyclists on the lake-shore roads. At a snack
stop, one couple on brand-new Waterfords told us they plan to do some touring.
Another fellow in a pick-up truck loaned Brendan a left-over water
baloon which he tossed in Maddy's direction. Later the guy squirted us
with a water pistol as he drove by.
Maddy obviously isn't getting enough exercise.
7/26/05 Tuesday, Alden MI
65 miles
We're camping in Torch Grove campground near Alden MI. The first 40 miles were
hills, headwinds, and rain. I was on cook crew with RonE who got to talking
with a guy in the grocery in Alden who agreed to carry the groceries to camp
in his car. Then as we were preparing dinner we realized we didn't buy enough
beans for the chili but fortunately the camp manager needed to drive to the
store to get a gallon of milk so he gave me a ride.
7/27/05 Wednesday, Interlochen MI
48 miles
We're staying at Interlochen State Park. We could hear music from the
famous Interlochen music camp nearby.
7/28/05 Thursday, Luther MI
60 miles
Camping at Four Seasons campground in Luther MI. I rode the 3 miles into
town to help Don and Brendan haul groceries. At the hardware store next
door they had cans of Deer Shit for sale. Don bought one for dinner.