dropped our bikes at the honda shop yesterday - it was so sad. like dropping your kids at summer camp.

it was hard crawling in a car, i feel closed in, trapped. went and had dinner with clints parents and his aunt and uncle last night.
I havent seen his aunt marie in 20yrs. what a wonderful woman, she is so welcoming, easy to chat with. i would liek to stop by again when we come down.

salem is a hard town for me to be. I spent most of my teenage years here. I was able to spend the last 9 months of my mom's life with her here. now when i pull into town, i just miss her so much. she has been gone for 20 years and i have so much to tell her. weird even after 20 years, it makes me cry to be in this town. I wish she was here waiting for me.

I think im ready to come back to alaska. we will drive the rental car to seattle in a few hours and get on the plane. lots of packing to do,

see you guys tonight - we fly in at 730pm - then i have to work sat - tues. it is going to be a long haul

thanks guys for coming on this trip with me, i thought about each of you alot while i was riding - our total trip 2800miles.

/big hugs.
k