Bonnie and I left Liberty on Monday August 17 and joined the Mexico to Canada riders on Tuesday night near Bowman, ND. The trip out was mostly uneventful, but we found it difficult at times. The memories keep flooding back for our daughter. All the riders welcomed us back to the trailride.
I rode Ali on a short ride around the camp and down near the Little Missouri River on Wednesday morining. The area is very scenic and rugged. We then moved camp to Medora, ND.
On Thursday I rode about 8 miles, part of which was on the Maah Daah Hey Trail. I was too busy with Ali to take any pictures as he was really fresh and ready to go. When we arrived in Medora there was a media event that all the riders participated in. We were all interviewed by local TV stations.
Friday was a rest day for the riders as they had been riding a very difficult schedule for the past week. We kept somewhat secluded for the weekend. It is pretty difficult to answer the questions.
Saturday I took part in the trail ride that took us out into the North Dakota Badlands. We rode the Maah Daah Hey Trail the entire 14 miles we traveled. The scenery was spectacular and I have many pictures that I will download as soon as I can. Ali was a hand full early in the day but settled down very well.
It is Sunday morning and Bonnie and I are at the Medora campgrounds doing some laundry and I am on their WiFi. The campground is down the road from our campsite. I have chosen not to ride today as it will be a long day and Ali and I are not in shape for a long hard day. We will be moving camp this morning to a site out in the boondocks and will be there for the next 3 days. We will have to carry in all off our supplies as we will not be near any towns. I have filled all the water tanks and the fuel tanks.
It is good to be back on the trail. I am really glad Bonnie is here with me. We both wish we had brought Sabian so she could ride him on some of the short rides.
Thanks for the support we have received from everyone.
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Hi Bud & Bonnie - We just wanted to let you know that we were so sorry we just missed you on this trail riding adventure. Sandy and I rode for about 6 weeks with the gang and had to leave to come back to work...UGH. It was the ultimate dream come true to be a part of the ride. We feel as if we know you both as we often heard tales and stories about you. (All good ones! :) We are glad you decided to rejoin the group despite your overwhelming tragedy and we wish you the best of luck in making it to the border. I hope we can all meet someday. Say hi to all for us. We miss them!
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Dear Bud and Bonnie, my name is Terry Roseberry --This is my first time to leave a comment. I am so glad that Bonnie is with you and you decided to return to the ride. I know that this time has been very difficult. I want you both to know I am continuing to pray and now that I know that you are back on the ride I will be including your safe travels consistently in my prayers as well. You and your family are all very special to me even though we have not personally met. God Speed to you and Bonnie and all of the riders! Terry
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you decided to return to the trail ride. I know your daughter knew how much you looked forward to the ride and she would have wanted you to continue. Hope all is well as can be expected for your granddaughter. Wish you all the best for the ride.
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