Being prepared( for the unexpected)

Today was the day. Apart from father's day and our daughter's 1st wedding anniversary, it was the

planned departure of our trip across the U.S via motorcycle. Gear was located. AAA was pretty much tapped out in the map and guidebook department after H's frequent visits. We were all set to go and then-- okay, so I hadn't got around to cleaning out the fridge yet so maybe it's just as well that a family semi-emergency blew in, but still...

Our ambitious goal is to travel from the east coast of Connecticut to San Francisco and still be on speaking terms with one another when it's all over. I ride a BMW R1200R and my husband, whom we will call H--- until he consents to be identified, rides a BMW R1200 GS.

We are veteran travellers but not so familiar with the "interior" of the country nor with really, really long distance travel on two wheels.

The Anti Monkey Butt Powder (Sweat absorber and Friction Fighter) is within easy reach. If it is as effective as I have known it to be, there will not be a single complaint to register in the sweat-absorption area. The Friction area ? Well let's say that it will be doing double duty, and if successful, will likely be recommended to couples as an alternative to therapy.

Our slight delay has put us on notice that anything can happen at any time on this trip and in life in general, and that things go better if we can roll with the punches.

So tomorrow's the day, weather, fires, earthquakes and other Acts of God permitting. See you on the road!