3 more sleeps .....

I can scarcely believe it! We're leaving Friday morning around 0900h. I think it's a bit of a late start for such a long day but I've been overruled. It doesn't happen often (my being overruled) but I suspect it will be a frequent occurrence on this adventure ;-)

The part from Motorcycle Larry arrived a week ago so the Feej, aka La Dolce Vita, went to MacLean Sports yesterday to have the Zumo installed. I'll take her for a little run today to see if the gps actually works on the move.

It's time for yet another 'todo' list I think. I have my netbook running so I can blog and get email. That thing is SMALL! Have to make turkey soup and spaghetti sauce for the freezer - although I'm sure John will have abundant dinner invitations. Have to get a new supply of Gracy's pills (will use gps to get to the vet clinic in Oromocto), put in a month's supply of kitty litter, get bills paid or prepaid as required, have lunch / coffee with friends :). It would be nice to get my window boxes planted before I go but ..... perhaps my sis will be sympathetic and do them for me while I'm gone. Yesterday I picked up an Icebreaker shirt at Radical Edge. Allegedly, it doesn't absorb odour so it may be worn something crazy like 100 days straight. That makes packing a whole lot more simple as I have to live out of 2 sidecases for 3+ weeks! I'll use the topcase but it will take only a few lightweight items and it won't be full.

There are a number of people interested in this trip and who have indicated they'll be following my blog. Most are excited, some are worried (and one - who shall remain nameless - can't sleep when she starts thinking about it. Stop worrying C!) . I'm going to be serious here for a moment.....I've had all the well wishes and the "ride safely"s and I've had more than one person remind me of the risk inherent in this mode of travel. I absolutely know such observations are made out of genuine concern and caring. Trust me, I do know the risk -- I think of it every time I get on my bike. I'm not a particularly superstitious or religious person. But I do appreciate the power of positive thinking and I really need for you all to be thinking positive thoughts while we're away ! ps: it was negative self-talk that made me drop my bike while practising slow-speed maneuvers in a parking lot.

I work this evening and then I'm off until July 2nd. GIDDY UP!