One Week Countdown

Picture: Amy and Harold on his bike. Note to self...gotta get a bandana.

Date line: June 25, 2010. We are 1 week out from taking off on the largest excursion, longest vacation, any of us has ever taken away from home, our bed, our children, and cell phone coverage! Our (the guys) preparation has been centered around getting their motorcycles ready for the road. We have been in the "collecting" mode at our house. I have a list tucked in my pocket that I write miscellaneous things on that I won't forget. My friend Renee and her husband are experienced bikers and she suggests to me the small comforts that will make my life easier on this trip.... like wet wipes, tissues, and panty liners.... Then, she giggles when she realizes that I am not lying when I tell her we haven't gone to that depth of preparation. She brought me her leather chaps... I haven't braved it to try them on yet. My friend Aaron made a special trip today before leaving on his vacation to bring me shot gun shells that will impress a bear should it come to that. (I have this morbid fear of a bear attack)

It is our desire that we can find internet access on our trip to post pictures, videos, and stories to share with you (our friends and family) while we are on this trip. It promises to be our "bucket list" adventure. The trip will be the journey. Each day an adventure. Shelley