Archive for May, 2010
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Day -40: The Light
Posted on May 21, 2010 | No CommentsAny biped that has peed outside during the night knows that the surest way to contract poison ivy or sprain an ankle is to travel without a flashlight. A headlamp... -
Day -41: The Scoop & Stab
Posted on May 20, 2010 | No CommentsQuick post because I am already half drunk and tired of staring at this cold dead computer screen. You would think that I would be on a bike ride right... -
Day -42: Directions
Posted on May 19, 2010 | 5 CommentsIf possessing a bike is the first necessary step in embarking on a cross-country bike trip, then having a sense of where one is going is probably the essential second.... -
Day -43: The Bag
Posted on May 18, 2010 | No CommentsFor most of the trip I expect my filthy ass to be camping in some cramped damp tent upon some rocky frontier outpost. So I’ll need a sleeping bag.... -
Day -44: The Bike
Posted on May 17, 2010 | 3 CommentsI purchased the bike today. A Surly Long Haul Trucker. The color is Truckaccino, a creamy brown sweetness. It arrives Thursday. I’d say the bike is the most important accessory... -
Area Redneck Takes on 700 of the World’s Leading Climate Scientists in Global Warming Debate
Posted on May 16, 2010 | No CommentsAn area resident disagrees that the world is spiraling towards catastrophic climate change, despite consistent warnings from the scientific community. When asked why he disagreed with scientists’ leading arguments for...