Fremont Nebraska seems like a suburb of Omaha, so for now we've lost the small town atmosphere. We rode 50 miles today in the heat from Columbus to Fremont, and we're staged now for our visit to friends on the farm in Blair. Nebraska is a name made from the Indian words for flat water, and even though we haven't actually seen the Platte since Ogallala, we've been alongside it, and can verify that the last 100 miles are flat. With plenty of time to think on the bike, and plenty of road kill to look at, questions come to mind. Like-----that last smell, was it a raccoon, a rabbit, or a skunk? We've seen a lot of live animals also, and are trying to figure out what they could be named.
Elk,Rudolf-Deer,Bambi-Rabbit,Peter-Moose,Bullwinkle-Cat,Felix-Dog,Underdog-
Cow,Ferdinand-Horse,Mr. Ed-Sheep,Lamb Chop-Pig,Porky-Rat,Ratatouie-Squirrel,Rocky-Snake,Kaa-Skunk,Pepe la Peu-Coyote,Wile E-Chicken,Foghorn Leghorn-Bear,Yogi-Raccoon,Rocky-Duck,Daffy
As of yet we haven't figured out the names for a llama,goat,opossum,badger,turtle, or a turkey. Need some help.
I'll update bike and body performance tomorrow. It's funny how you start to feel after riding every day for hours, and what adjusts to what. Already we are a little nostalgic about crossing Nebraska now that we are on the shores of the Missouri river. It's been a great week really, with some good old fashioned farmers.
4 comments:
Sounds like a good time! Nebraska does have a way of growing on you, I can attest to that. A really nice place and certainly you guys have seen the best best of it. Interesting to hear all the anecdotes that you gather at the local library--the librarians probably call ahead to warn their colleagues that you'll be dropping by!
Great to read the blog of course and have fun with the Ahrens--be sure to tell them hello and take pics!
Hey guys
...another state bites the dust...It's hard to believe that a week ago we were all at the lake having a grand old time. I am now hooked on Nic's blog also, you "Newlin's" are something else quite the adventurous souls!!!
Be safe, Letti
OK - I will be checking daily as you start RAGBRAI. Carrie is getting packed to go and I'm getting sad :( I will miss you all and the associated adventures!
Anne-Marie
Hey Larry-is there anyway to get college credits for the history lesson you provide everyday (I still don't have my bachelor's degree, you know!!)? Sure is fun checking in on you guys!! Mark took the ATC test in Oklahoma City Wed-got a 93.3%--yeah!!! Should be interviewing soon--hope your spot is still open!!
Take care, have fun & BE CAREFUL!!!
Tom
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