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Day 6: 250 miles: Diapers on my feet

5/3/2016

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In taking on an adventure like this, it seems like my biggest mistakes are going to be the ones I made before even leaving the house. I somehow forgot to reseal my tent. It's leaking like an old pre war Russian submarine. Also my so called waterproof gloves are more like water resistant. You know, like a dry sponge might be for a few seconds. I already learned this before.. Never set off to leave with unproven gear and clothing. Trying to fix or replace things on the go is time consuming. Happily most of the things i bought are working just as advertised, like my Seal Skin waterproof socks. Even though it feels like i have diapers on my feet, they freaking rock! Stepped right through a creek wearing them with only gym shoes and my feet were still dry. No bike bridge, no problem. Which was often the case as I head west on the I&M and Hennepin Canal trails.

Yesterday I saw rain rain rain and as i said, not to many bridges. Well, some of the bridges where there but, they were in the water after crumbling apart. I guess that's what all those trail closed signs were all about. Today on day five a saw some bald eagles and owls close up. Those were real spirit lifters! Lots of turtles, snakes pelicans.. And just now as I'm writing this a raccoon snuck up behind me and tried to snatch one of my bags.. WTH! Ha ha.. Okay, let's add raccoons to that list. Speaking of ballsy animals, I got jumped by a goose today. He hissed, took flight and was heading right for me. Cruising at 12 miles an hour I manage to kick it away but lost control of the bike and crashed. First wipe out of the trip, Woo hoo! My bike racks are a bit bent up but nothing tragic.. and we're both OK.. we hugged it out, no worries.

I crossed the mighty Mississippi River into Davenport IA today. Hoping for sunny warm weather tomorrow. This will allow me some time to do some repairs without being cold and wet. I imagine there will be a few hardware stores I can pickup some fabric sealer at. As for things not quite being waterproof.. There's always plastic shopping bags. They are available and free. OK… St Louis MO.. Here I come!

Cheers,
Mississippi Jimmi

P.S. I'm happy to write my hip is aching but it seems to be holding. (Boy I feel old writing that) :)
Its day six now and it's sunny here. Yes!
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6 Comments
Phylis
5/3/2016 06:05:43 pm

Wow.....you ...always pushing limits and testing yourself.

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Karen
5/3/2016 06:45:06 pm

Love hearing about your adventures. Stay safe!

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Sue
5/3/2016 07:44:12 pm

Wow, Jim! So far you've been ridiculed by idiot humans, broken your guitar, been held up by a racoon, attacked by a goose, and leaked on by nature. :-) I'm enjoying reading this from the comforts of home... carry on, I know things will improve!

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Stephen Holvay link
5/3/2016 08:39:28 pm

Jim Iam wondering if you got near a geese nest- this is the time of year they brood. I had one on the front lawn of the house at Lake Como 3 years back. The father stood near the female sitting on the eggs waiting for me to make a false move. Anyway they nest at ground level.

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Rachel Y.
5/4/2016 02:01:11 am

You're a constant source of entertainment! Stay safe, stay dryer, and best wishes for a great ride, as you forge ahead!

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N.M.P.L. link
6/3/2021 10:20:18 am

I love your adventures and stories. It is always very interesting and informative to read your stories, I wish you success and look forward to the news

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