Stu's Sunday Travels - it's weather or whether

While rolling through Rolla, MO, Stu posted this...

>Leaving a little late. Needed some extra shut-eye. As I stocked up on fluids at a local C- Store I saw this and it reminded me of my Bro-inlaw. — at Rolla & I-44., Rolla MO

The next updates came from Mountain View MO...

>Time fill everything up. Gas and lunch (Subway) — at Signal., Mountain View MO

The roads were proving too much fun when he posted next...

>Time for some Java and a dipped cone. I have to recover from a road that actually had yelling with excitement. 19 between Winona and Alton in MO. Almost better then sex. Bang, suck, blow, HTFO I'm DTFR — at McDonald's at 200 E Walnut., Thayer MO

Late afternoon, as I sit here listening to the thunder all around me, he posts....

>Great roads — at Ozark National Forest (Stone County, Arkansas).

>Got too late to find a campsite after all these good roads so BW gets some of my $. Next one should be on them (points). Now a shower, the other half of today's footlong then some laundry. The fun just never ends. — at Best Western Fiddlers Inn., Mountain View AR

A few pics from today's ride.

Interesting that his first check-in was Mountain View, MO and his last was Mountain View, AR.

Stu's Saturday Travels - still in Kansas!

After a wonderful evening with family, Stu enjoyed a nice breakfast before hitting the road.

>Saying goodby to Seth, Kate Ramsey, and twins, Tim and Oliver. Thanks for the hospitality. The vist was great. — at City of Gardner, Kansas.

Next check in was to show off the town of FREEMAN to his daughter and hubby, Melissa and Andy Freeman.

>Freeman, Mo.

Lunch time...
>Coffee and some lunch — at Marriott's circle cafe., Stover KS

Then later....heading to St James, MO for the night....

>Well I was going to camp tonight but the weather and wind kinda precluded that. Despite that my ride from Gardner KS to Rolla MO was great, weather was just right, rolling hills and a few twisties. My day was spent doing "squeeze, lower, release, push, twist, squeeze, lift. twist, smile, repeat". If you don't understand discuss with someone that rides. Oh yeah, ya kinda know you're in farm country when have to dodge a hay bale or 2.

He's all settled in at a Best Western and will determine tomorrow's route based upon the weather forecast.

Stu's Friday Travels - and a few leftovers

Stu finally posted some photos from yesterday and caught us up to date while stopped her:

>Stopped for a Steakburger California style. Not 5guys but very good. Ice cream later today. A guy has to pace himself — at Freddy's Frozen Custard., El Dorado KS

Broke the campsite down a day early to avoid an intense wind and thunder storm. Stayed at my brother-in laws in Derby outside of Wichita. Spent a nice night with him and his family. Then he invited me to shooting. First time in forever. Shot 22, 38, 357, and an AR15. What a hoot. Thanks Paul Soutar, Ben and Larry.

 

Here is a shot of the sky after the storm late yesterday.

>After the storm passed, a gorgeous sunset

Stu spent the day with family, playing with the most adorable set of 20 month old twin boys and going to the movies. Today it was "World War Z". He said he enjoyed it so we may go see it again next week.

He's spending the night in Gardner, KS and will head towards the Missouri/Arkansas area tomorrow. Oh, and he got a call - the Duwop gang made it home to Maryland safely. A little rain but nothing serious.