07/31/2010

Traverse City, Michigan; Shore-to-Shore Endurance Ride

Ben, Caroline and I headed towards Traverse City to get more errands done. We figured we would just run in there and out quickly. Well, in reality, that does not really happen. Things take more time than we think.

We drove to Cedar where Ben dropped off the motorcycle for a carburetor adjustment.

Then on to Traverse City where we dropped Caroline off for her Salon appointment.

That left Ben and I to drive the truck to the oil change place and get that done.  The truck was reading that the oil left left was down to 15% so it was time to change it.

We next headed to Tractor Supply to pick up two aluminum four-foot gates for the new paddock. They are just the right size. I am planning on getting our paddock here at the house started next weekend. Once the postholes are dug the posts and rails should go in place quickly.

We picked up Caroline then decided to head back down towards Sam's Club to buy a twin mattress. We needed one out at the house so stopped at Sam's, bought the mattress and were out of there in 15 minutes. I sort of wanted to hold off on this but Ben is right... we need a mattress and why not get it done now. (I am kind of a procrastinator about some things.)

I am planning to ride two days on the Shore-to-Shore ride Monday and Tuesday this week. This is an AERC ride and when I am up here in northern Michigan I like to head over and ride a few days if I can. 

I think the trail on the eastern side of Michigan is especially beautiful as it goes along the Au Sable River. I leave tomorrow to drive over to Oscoda Michigan and will be gone two nights. 

I am planning to ride Ginger on two days of Limited Distance-25 miles each day. This year I am hoping for no rain! The weather looks decent, however, I am still going to tie a rain coat on my saddle just in case. Getting wet and not being able to change until the ride is over is not fun. 

Our trailers are moved to the next campsite while we are riding, so when we start riding in the morning, we need to have everything we will need with us. I love riding the shore-to-shore.

31 Jul 2010 20:43:08

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