Brinkley Arkansas

I felt really well this morning after a fair nights sleep. My knee did much better today thanks to k tape strips. I watched a you tube video on how to apply them and it really worked. The first part of the ride today was special and I really enjoyed it. The country side was so pretty with lot of trees, lakes, cows and horses. I saw 3 small box turtles on the road and sure would have liked to bring one home, they are so cute. I was strong on the bike today coming into the morning sag stop 1st and also the lunch sag 1st. The wind after mile 60 until mile 73 was a strong head wind. My guess was between 20 to 35 mph. The roads were flat so I excelled today, it was a lot like the conditions I ride in all the time at home. Some good riders could not keep up with me today. We only covered 103 miles today which was pretty moderate and I was in by 3:15, Yea!
    At lunch sag a homeless fellow by the name of Will came over to talk with me. He said he had ridden a bike across the U S 4 times, but now he just walks. He left and went to sit at a picnic table across the parking lot by him self. I went inside  a service station to get ice and use the restroom. On the on the-way out I gave him all of the money I had which was not much. He asked if he could have a sandwich , so I went and fixed him a plate full of food and took it to him. No one else would even talk to him I felt bad, the poor guy maybe had 6 teeth left but he seemed happy and grateful. He asked that God bless me and keep me safe, and I thanked him and said good bye. I have been very blessed to have such a wonderful supportive family and friends.

  Life Is Good Ride On