tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16167628142175945312024-02-20T03:09:35.387-08:00Old Rush 2016Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15144917321068441015noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616762814217594531.post-19741168844077767782016-05-14T15:01:00.000-07:002016-05-14T15:10:11.589-07:00Throw in the towelSorry for the lapse. Here's what's happended:<br />
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1) Wednesday night - took the sleep medicine (trazodone) prescribed by Laramie Dr. Had a violent reaction - Fitbit says I woke up 18 times.<br />
2) Thursday - reeling from the experience, and unsure about the medical safety of the rest of the trip, I bailed. I wrote to all of the intended visitees, apologizing sincerely.<br />
3) Friday - I started back,retracing my steps by driving from Laramie to Lincoln, NE.<br />
4) Saturday - I continued by driving to Ottawa, IL.<br />
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I intend to continue back East. In the future, I plan to take all long trips via air and cruise ships, cane, crutches and wheelchair.<br />
<br />Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15144917321068441015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616762814217594531.post-89070824014833327772016-05-11T16:26:00.001-07:002016-05-11T16:26:35.890-07:00Some days are worse than othersLast night's sleep was pretty spotty. I decided to get better sleep medicine or pack it in, neither option thought out too clearly. Called my Primary Care Physician in the AM, and a nurse eventually called back to say that the PCP said to go to a hospital, given my cardiac history. I argued, but ..<br />
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I was born 72 years ago at the Ivinson Memorial Hospital, and returned today to a different hospital with the same name. The word "heart" got all kinds of attention in the emergency ward, and they were taking stats and blood within minutes. A few hours later they agreed with me that all I really needed was a different sleeping medicine. Which they gave me.<br />
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I'll take it tonight, hopefully I'll be all set to continue west tomorrow AM.<br />
<br />Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15144917321068441015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616762814217594531.post-13865915756430178242016-05-10T04:25:00.003-07:002016-05-10T17:01:48.622-07:00Westward LowAwoke in Lincoln, Nebraska to blue skies and dry streets. Yesterday's tornado was just a dream. Off to Laramie.<br />
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A long trip through a lot of ranchland. The hills begin in Wyoming, with patches of snow still alongside I-80. The speed limit in Wyoming is 80mph, the gasoline is full of ethanol, and my mileage is meager. No taverns tonight, not feeling up to par.<br /><br />
<br />Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15144917321068441015noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616762814217594531.post-33585559685966812662016-05-09T15:21:00.001-07:002016-05-09T16:07:59.274-07:00Perchance to be ripped apartLincoln, Nebraska is a small city. I arrived at my motel, down the street from the local penitentiary, and then went in search of a local brewery Ploughshare. I was the only customer, and as the outside thunderstorms started up, I had a lengthy discussion with the bartender about everything.<br />
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As I arrived back at the motel, I heard the local tornado siren. Not knowing what else to do, I checked with the desk and the proprietor invited me into the laundry room. Not yet.<br />
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Back at the motel room, I checked with the local news, and it said "Expected hazards - tornados and hail up to 3 inches in diameter." So I went to hide in the customer laundry and met a nice family that had been on the road when the siren went off. Mom, Dad, little boy, baby and dog. We traded tornado stories and escaped unscathed.<br />
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So far.<br />
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<br />Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15144917321068441015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616762814217594531.post-63416268059530274832016-05-08T03:29:00.001-07:002016-05-08T15:56:07.936-07:00Perchance to sleep<div dir="ltr">
Off to Ottawa IL.<br />
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Another long ride without a lot of sleep to back it up. IS 80 got pretty congested going around Chicago, even on a Sunday.</div>
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Ottawa is a well maintained little community in the middle of farming country. Many attractive churches, a nice commons, and at least one brewery/restaurant: The Tangled Roots Brewing Company and The Lone Buffalo eatery. Very nicely done.</div>
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Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15144917321068441015noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1616762814217594531.post-53669118616515940102016-04-30T16:00:00.001-07:002016-05-07T14:22:41.302-07:00Doesn't this get old after a while?<div dir="ltr">
Getting ready to head west again. This time I plan a 4 week trek to Berkeley CA, San Diego, and Provo UT, with other stops along the way.</div>
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And we're off. Looks like IS80 might have acceptable weather, so first stop Erie PA as usual.</div>
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Fog and rain, on the road again. I pulled over and set up a Mamas and Papas playlist. Worked most of the trip to Erie PA, where I stopped for dinner at the BrewErie, get it? Amazing site - a train station passenger waiting room - huge, vaulted and well appointed. The service was good, the food and drink only so-so.</div>
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