Day 29: Eads, CO

houston, wounded duck has had a day that has left a smile on the bill. sunday rides are always kind, but this one ranks pretty high on the charts. actually had a couple of climbs, and although i'll soon find many opportunities to be out of the saddle once i reach the rockies, it was nice to climb out a little today for it's been awhile. wasn't much wind this morning, but had a little breeze from behind that helped keep the motor running and the wings flappin. the weather managed to stay in the 70's and overcast - perfect riding weather. all helped get the nag across the border of colorado into the little town of Eads after rolling 56 miles (the next signs of civilization lie another 56) in 3:40. a spectacular buffet lunch, a dip in the tub, and a chance to cool the heals for the afternoon was just what the doc ordered. met up again with two groups of fellas from philly (the philly five) whom i've been leap frogging for the past couple of days after lunch to hang out and take pictures, after which we decided to hopefully meet up in pueblo for a cocktail or two. all in all a nice little cruise and one that again managed to stay dry in the midst of showers all around the area. ran into another solo rider, Bill, that was heading east while enjoying a sabbatical from life coming from oregon and heading to virginia. he used to be on mt hood's ski patrol so got a chance to jab a little about the rocky mountain powder which is always kind to think about. other than that, slowing down the burners a bit to link up with you, houston, in the rockies for operation dumbo drop, over. projected date of capture, according to instrumentation, is the 16th of august. duck will be waiting in camp with a warm fire and a stiff cocktail. with that wounded duck is heading to the nest. over and out.