Hartville, MO to Ash Grove, MO
Friendly horn taps: 3
Miles: 75
Total so far: 1,901
How high is the hay? That's a full grown cow in the center of the shot laying down with her calf.
We got word there were three bridges out for scheduled replacement on our route today. There are extensive detours involving a lot of miles (farm country is like that – there are roads around, but nothing close and no where near direct). We saw a man at a convenience store and he said he’d driven for an hour and a half to get to Marshfield and said it’s usually twenty minutes for him.
We'd swim it if we had to
We also got a tip from another cyclist that bicycles can go through the repair area. It’s Sunday, the crews would not be there, so we gave it a try. Success! They build temporary crossings in order to get material on the other side of the water, so it was a simple matter to walk the bikes across.
Bonus today — we had sunshine all day…and wind, but I’m not going to complain about wind — not where we are going. Bad juju.
Memorial Day weekend -- the flags in Walnut Grove were not displayed for our arrival. They probably didn't get word.
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Tomorrow’s ride is dedicated to Sam Streeter
Sam Streeter
Sam Streeter loved to sing and have fun with his family and friends. He walked everywhere he went and he always made time to stop by his mother’s house for a cold bottle of water. His family meant the world to him.
On August 5, 2010, Sam was hit by an alleged drunk driver. Six days later he died as a result of his injuries. The criminal court case is ongoing, but the devastation felt by his family and friends is constant. His mother, Bessie and his step-father Cornelious, want nothing more than to hear that gentle knock on the door and Sam’s melodious voice once more.
In Memory of Warmer Summers 