Monday, May 28, 2007

DAY 36 HOME

"...besides if your loved ones are with you, you have no one to go home to."
- Jim Webb

Stopped for the night in El Centro then got up this morning and headed home. Jan's bike quit running in Buckeye. Jim came up with a quick solution and soon the bike was on Jim's son-in-law's trailer and headed home.

Al and I ended the trip right where we started it, sitting in a booth at Denny's with our families, tired from the last ride and the knowledge that it was over,somehow it seemed the right thing to do.

I once heard tired described as a good tired and a bad tired. A bad tired is when at the end of the day you find yourself tired from trying to fulfill someone else's dream. A good tired is when at the end of the day you find yourself tired from trying to fulfill your own dreams.

This is a good tired.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Chuck: Followe every day of your trip. Not once did I not wish I was with you guys! I'm sure your family is glad you are home! Have a safe and happy retirement now.

Ken

Anonymous said...

Yes, we are happy he is home! He had an unforgetable adventure with 5 of the best! Yes, he is talking nonstop...and already thinking about the next trip. This one will include Jeff. Thank you all for your support and prayers for their safe return. Take care.