I've waited seven months for another ride on a bike. I still think it is funny that I had to travel two thousand miles to do so, but that is what happens when the babysitter is in Indiana.
Our day started at about ten. Doug figures we put a good two hundred miles on. Made a big loop. We stopped at Nauvoo, which is a Mormon town showing how they lived in the late 1800's. I'm sure it would have been more interesting if it hadn't been 90 degrees with 70 percent humidity. We rode along the Mississippi River. Saw some really cool porches. Saw lots of corn and soy beans. We had a late lunch in Monmouth at a place called Petey's. Super big plate of nachos and a big plate of onion rings.
After our ride we stopped at his cousin's. Instant like and when we left there was no shaking hands....that was a hug. People who know me know that that doesn't happen often (unless you are a child). I'm working on it though so I didn't flinch a bit.
We had to swing back by one of the schools Doug showed me the day before. I wanted a picture of the 'adopt a highway' sign. I'm sure CATS stands for something else, but I liked it. And then it was time to head back to his parents.
They live on a lake. So we went on a pontoon boat ride around it. Yes I rode on a boat on water. The water was calm and the boat ride smooth. No motion sickness at all. I heard some great stories and enjoyed myself.
I had the best day since Belinda's wedding. It would take a lot to compete with that day. Thanks Doug for making that so. It was a grown up day.
And then it was time to go. I needed to go back to Wayne and Helga's. Tomorrow is my only day with them sans kids. And I have some emotions to try and process. I don't do emotions so I have to figure out where they came from.
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