Yesterday in my communiqué I mentioned that the guy who helped me out when I ran out of gas had a son “in Afghanistan shooting diaper heads”. Looking back on my posts I see I omitted the all important note that ‘these are his words, not mine’. Please accept my apologies for including these statements without the accompanying qualifier. I felt the inclusion help in painting the story but I am sorry if offended any of my audience’...

Minot, ND to Willmar, MN (750km). Departed at 1100, no dental pain today for a change! Skyped the Lovely Lady Eryn prior to departure for a little pick me up. Gawd I love that woman!! That Skype thing is gonna catch on. Good riding until I hit the Interstate, I-95 eastbound. The speed limit is 75 MPH (God Bless America!) but there was no one doing less than 90! I like 130 km/h, or about 80 MPH as the Rocket3 has a sweet spot there at about 3200 RPM plus the wind ...