Category: Diary
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Day 107 – Odessa, FL
After 6 days of being hosted by Randy Pape I’m headed towards Odessa, FL to meet Henry and hear about his bicycle trip from San Diego, CA to Brazil. I can’t thank Randy enough for his hospitality. He even gave me some insulated water bottles to replace my non-insulated ones in addition to a bunch…
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Day 105 – Temple Terrace, FL
On Wednesday (Day 102) Randy took the day off from work and was able to show me around Ybor City and also the part of Tampa along the Hillsborough River. 7th Avenue is the main strip in Ybor City and home to small cigar rolling shops/cafes, restaurants and clubs. There is a huge Shriners convention…
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Day 101 – Lakeland, FL > Temple Terrace, FL
The journey continues… After spending 17 days in Lakeland in the incredibly comfortable and enjoyable home of my Aunt Linda and Uncle Paul it was time to get back on the bicycle under the hot August sun and pedal towards Los Angeles. The heat index was got up to 103, but I was able to put…
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Day 090 – Lakeland, FL – Adam gets serious about editing
I’ve spent the last week retraining myself on Adobe Premiere and After Effects. It always amazes me how quickly my memory of keyboard shortcuts and program proficiency goes away if I’m not doing it everyday. I am happy with the way the short about Lori Shubert came out. Check out her website and maybe you’ll…
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Day 081 – Key West, FL – I take Porter for a swim
Today it was hot. Like everyday it is hot in Key West. I took Porter out for a swim again, but this time with a GoPro. He seems to like playing in the water when other dogs are present, but not when it’s just me so I had to actually carry him a ways out to…
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Day 074 – Long Key > Key West, FL
I made it, I made it, I made it! After 2,195 miles, 3 flats, 2 tires, 2 pairs of gloves and 1 chain I rolled into town a little after 7 PM. I have to admit it wasn’t the feeling of big accomplishment I thought it would be. You know I was kind of expecting…
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Day 073 – Key Largo, FL > Long Key, FL
When I got up this morning there was already a dive class learning the basis in the pool next to my room. I slipped into the other end and floated around for a bit and was pleasantly surprised to realize it was salt water. After a good nights rest and cooling off it was back…
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Day 072 – Miami, FL > Key Largo, FL
I got out of the house a little after 7 AM because I knew it was going to be a tough day with a 90 miles ride to Long Key State Park is 90, but I was feeling confident that I could make it. I got back on the M-path for a while before switching…
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Day 070-071 – Miami, FL – Dogs
Today was a chill day. Dawn and I took her dog Spirit and her friend Ian’s dog Kodi to the most amazing dog park I’ve ever been to. It’s only a block from Dawn’s house and the entire place is covered in green astroturf with undulating hills and trees that are surrounded by a rubber…
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Day 069 – Miami, FL – Errands and Dawn’s B-day Party
Dawn was working today so I went out and took care of some errands. I finally got the paperwork from my ex-wife Rachel to get my name of the house mortgage. Luckily there was a UPS store nearby with a notary so I could print it off and get it all signed. I scanned and…