FRIDAY
After an eventful night we awoke and packed up our gear. One keen observer asked why there were yellow spots on the grass close to where tents had been pitched. Turns out while we need to hydrate there are times when one needs to get rid of a bit of fluid. Seems there was some peeing going on under those tent flaps.
After a good discussion of bodily functions we were off to Soap Lake. The first rest stop of the day is really important. Everyone needs to get rid of some coffee and today was no exception. We rolled in only to find 1 sani can with a line that extended all the way to the Oregon border. Good thing there were corn fields on either side. Guys on one side, gals on the other. Quickly Terri was off to find her stalk and looking out over the field all you could see was rustling corn.
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It seemed like the day would never end. No big climbs just tired legs. Ken also had a tired tire which failed with a startling bang.
Worn down to the cord and not wanting to go an inch further. It’s a good thing that Ken wasn’t part of the FAA surveillance program or we would never made it to Soap Lake. We finally arrived only to find out that the ride wasn’t over for one of our group. The next day Mike Carpenter had to ride back to where we started to get his car.
It was pretty early in the afternoon but Betsy decided that it was cocktail time. Consulting Ed our destination was settled. You guessed it, the Cobra Lounge.
It’s a good thing that the “Cobra” is mobile and shows up wherever Ed is. Being allowed inside was quite the honor and the Venom Cocktail would knock you knee high socks off. Ed and Mike announced that since the afternoon was young they were going in search of a pedicure.
Right down the street was just the spot. During dinner we never could get the two of them to admit that they had gotten a wax job but their legs were pretty shiny.