Photo from the Loop Road on Anacortes at Washington Park where we are camped
June 8
The parts came in overnight and as promised, Andy the mechanic at Skagit Bike Shop called and said he could get me right in. The technical details are that my entire bottom end needed replaced. No, my saddle is fine, MY bottom end is as well – this is for my bike. New bottom bracket, crank, and chainrings please.
Lacking a Phil Wood bottom bracket tool, I was rescued by Nick, the mechanic down the street at Bikespot Bicycle Repair. They got me right in as well and the fix was done within an hour or so. There are certain advantages when cyclists say they are on the Northern Tier. There is an understoof urgency to all things needing repair.
We take off east-bound tomorrow and the real riding begins.
In Memory of Warmer Summers 
Being a member of the “in crowd” is always good for expedited service. 😀
Continue being prudent (well, that’s why you replaced your bottom end, isn’t it),
You and Sally stay safe, and enjoy every mile.
Part of the adventure…getting to know bike shops