HOPERIDERS’ DAILY JOURNAL
Independence Day
Day: 24
From: Valdosta, GA To: Key West, FL
Miles Travelled today: 607 Total Miles Travelled: 11,646
Total Gas Used Today: 12 Total Gas Used: 234
Weather: HOT (74-94 F)
Left Valdosta at 3:30 a.m. to beat the heat and get a good jump on the last day of this charitable adventure. The temps were bearable due to the cloud cover and when I entered the Keys a refreshing rain cooled me.
During the ride down Jeff contacted me I told me to continue to Key West without him because he was still having severe radiator problems. He is currently at an Air Force Base in Mississippi. I arrived in Key West at 3:37 p.m. I will stay in contact with Jeff until his return.
I’ve like to thank all the sponsors (listed on the webpage) and to the Miami Elks Lodge #948 who funded the majority of our fuel costs.
Thanks to all of you who have taken this virtual expedition with Jeff and me.
If you have not had a chance to donate to one or more of the charities please do so.
RIDE SAFE – RIDE STRONG
HOPERIDERS
Entering the Keys
Navy Gateway Inn at Key West. My home away from home.
Optimus Prime--Never failed a mission. Always brought me home safely.
The Finish line -- Key West on the 4th of July. It doesn't get any better than this.
Ready for next 2012 mission -- The USA four corners Run
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