Back from my bike ride

OklaMoni

14 years ago

and here is the picture from the finish area.

Need to unpack, mow lawn, do laundry, and relax. :)

Haven't even figured out yet, how many miles we rode.

Moni

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hayjud_mn
14 years ago
Congratulations!
With that big smile I'd say you must have had lots of fun.
Did you run into any bad weather?

Was it a new route, and if so, was it interesting?
I just shake my head with exhaustion.

Welcome back, do you really need to do all that work tonight?!?
lydia1959
14 years ago
Welcome back, do you really need to do all that work tonight?!? I agree! I'd be falling into bed instead of doing all that work.

Glad to have you back.
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OklaMoni
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14 years ago
Judy, we had rain a couple of times. One time we out ran it, on our way to the new overnight town, and got the tent set up just prior to a downpour with hail. Next time we found an open barn/equipment shed and took shelter during heavy rain, again with hail.

Overall, it was a BLAST! :) Just like always.

The route was similar to 2004, when I rode cross the US instead.

No, I don't have to do it all tonight, but it's stuff just waiting for me. LOL

and... got a mail, tomorrow is open house in Tulsa.

Guess we will head over there, and mow, and make sure all looks good, since daughter number one moved back out.

Oh, regular live....

:)

Moni
grinch_gut
14 years ago
This was not the ride was it to commerate the 2 riders that died I beleive in tulsa was it moni? sorry I don't know....Stacy
ruthieg__tx
14 years ago
Congrats...that's so cool.
maryanntx
14 years ago
I saw the news reporting on the nude bike ride. That's not the one you were on, is it? :o)
hayjud_mn
14 years ago
MARYANN ! ! !

I know Moni is crazy, but I don't think she is THAT crazy!..................

Are you, Moni
LOL
LOL
LOL
OklaMoni
Original Author
14 years ago
Stacy, it is like the sign says, the Oklahoma FreeWheel. Yes, I know about the two riders that got run over and killed. It happened while I was gone.

Maryann... I have seen pictures of THAT ride, and NO, it wasn't that one. LOL, I may dance outside the line sometimes, but I won't go that far!!!

Moni

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