Witchita Falls - Texas
It was an incredible day today. I was leaving my hotel in Hot Springs, Arkansas at about 9:00 A.M. (which would be 8:00 A.M. local time OH) and I began my drive on State Route 70. 70 is a great road to travel . . . and just as I left Hot Springs, I felt as if God opened His hands and presented the day and journey I would travel today.
I cannot tell you how I felt moved by the beauty of Oklahoma and the wide, open land. I have driven through Oklahoma before, but to experience it on a Harley is so much different. It feels like I belong . . . there is great peace: I can smell the cattle who are grazing the pastures and laying in water holes. I encounter the blue sky that is so much bluer here then I have ever seen and I pass through small towns, where on occasions children wave at me, and people smile when I pass by their porches.
Today made up for the rainy days I experienced. . . I wish I could stay!
I believe I will have to wear a bandana around my neck tomorrow since all of my neck is burnt. I protected my face with sunscreen . . . but it still is very red. There are other parts of my body which start to hurt after 300 miles, but I don’t think there is any medicine for it :-)
My best friends today are (1) State Route 70, (2) Gatorade (it is sooo hot) and gas stations. Even when you see a gas station in the distance there is no guarantee that it is still open.. The further I travel West the more pick up trucks I encounter . . . (Diesel of course)
Anyway, originally I wanted to go to Vernon, TX, however I made a turn to Wichita Falls, TX where I am staying at a Hotel.
It was a great day! I am so thankful that I have been able to make this tour. I will plan my route tonight and I love to hear from you . . . so leave your comments. And thank you so much for all of your prayers.
__________________
Thought of the day:
If we do not have purpose bigger then ourselves,
then we become the purpose
__________________
Stats:
Total miles : 1196 miles
Miles today: 394 miles
95 degrees
Gas: $19.48
I cannot tell you how I felt moved by the beauty of Oklahoma and the wide, open land. I have driven through Oklahoma before, but to experience it on a Harley is so much different. It feels like I belong . . . there is great peace: I can smell the cattle who are grazing the pastures and laying in water holes. I encounter the blue sky that is so much bluer here then I have ever seen and I pass through small towns, where on occasions children wave at me, and people smile when I pass by their porches.
Today made up for the rainy days I experienced. . . I wish I could stay!
I believe I will have to wear a bandana around my neck tomorrow since all of my neck is burnt. I protected my face with sunscreen . . . but it still is very red. There are other parts of my body which start to hurt after 300 miles, but I don’t think there is any medicine for it :-)
My best friends today are (1) State Route 70, (2) Gatorade (it is sooo hot) and gas stations. Even when you see a gas station in the distance there is no guarantee that it is still open.. The further I travel West the more pick up trucks I encounter . . . (Diesel of course)
Anyway, originally I wanted to go to Vernon, TX, however I made a turn to Wichita Falls, TX where I am staying at a Hotel.
It was a great day! I am so thankful that I have been able to make this tour. I will plan my route tonight and I love to hear from you . . . so leave your comments. And thank you so much for all of your prayers.
__________________
Thought of the day:
If we do not have purpose bigger then ourselves,
then we become the purpose
__________________
Stats:
Total miles : 1196 miles
Miles today: 394 miles
95 degrees
Gas: $19.48
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Monday, September 26, 2005 7:44:00 PMglad to see you are enjoying the west, beautiful isn't it ? . sending prayers your way
Monday, September 26, 2005 9:15:00 PM
Moment by moment, everything we seek is realized.
P.S. Toby says, "Woof!"
: )
Your Mary
Tuesday, September 27, 2005 5:16:00 AM
http://www.homestead.com/deestory/chisum.html Had to put in the address of John Simpson Chisum cattle baron http://www.king-ranch.com/index_ie.htm great story of the King ranch. Some great areas you are rolling through.Sounds great! Bobster
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