Single Cylinder Psyche

I arrived at brother and sister-in-law Howie and Vicky’s home last night.  (Howie is Marion’s brother.)  Howie had generously agreed to let me use his garage to do some scheduled maintenance on my scooter.  The work was done this day with a successful outcome. Howie and his brother (my brother-in-law) John,…

Continue reading Sept 22: Aurora, Minnesota

Some days everything goes well.  This day was one of those.  Marion and I were the first customers today at the Muddy Moose Coffee and Wine Shop, which these days doubles as an art gallery.  The Muddy Moose is one of those family-owned eating establishments where every worker is a stakeholder,…

Continue reading Sept 21: Pelican Rapids, Minnesota to Aurora, Minnesota

This day (Sunday) was spent in Pelican Rapids, enjoying the town and taking care of some trip business.  Marion drove down from the Iron Range area of Minnesota, a little over 200 miles away, with a new rear tire.  (Yes, I am a lucky guy.)  I removed the rear wheel from…

Continue reading Sept 20: A Day in Pelican Rapids, MN

This day I woke up to cold air but clear skies.  It turns out the travel yesterday maintained my position within the weather cell.  Oh well, feeling better today.  Was somewhat concerned about the leaky rear tire, but there’s a new one waiting for me at the end of today’s ride…

Continue reading Sept 19: Webster, South Dakota to Pelican Rapids, Minnesota

It was raining when I got up at 6:00 this morning.  The weather site I use said things would clear up later in the morning so I stayed in to catch up on the blog posts.  It was a good time.  The motel had a little self-serve breakfast set-up close to…

Continue reading Sept 18: Forest City, South Dakota to Webster, South Dakota