Blogs from Kansas, United States, North America - page 30

One will do anything for a chance to sleep in their own bed, even if for one night. On the road usually most of the week, I have driven home straight 17 hours to be here. Also, 14 hours, 11 hours, 15 hours, and from locations such as New Orleans, New Jersey, Atlanta, and Houston. Driving is different from flying as it puts you behind the cockpit. There isn’t a security person asking you to dump out your water bottles and take off your shoes. However, on the road, whether you like it or not, you have entered the TRUCKERS DOMAIN. These truckers in America, and the rest of the world, think because they are so big that they can run over the tiny cars. They have their own lifestyles, radio shows, gas stations, etc. which ... read more

Okay, so I was asked to carry the American Legion Auxiliary banner in the post color guard for the Overland Park, KS parade. I rode my bike to the Legion post building (AL post 370, Overland Park) and I wore my American Legion Riders vest in the parade, so its still going to count as a bike event and be included my blog here. The day started around 10AM as I had volunteered to help decorate the Aux float that morning. When I got to the post Norma the AUX president wasn’t there yet so I sat and had a great conversation with Rabbit a fellow ALR member. Rabbit is such a teddy bear, calm, confident and you just feel secure being around him. So I asked him if he had any inclination to help with ... read more

No. 1092-07 IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 07, 2007 Media Contact: (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public/Industry(703) 428-0711 DoD Identifies Army Casualties The Department of Defense announced today the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.They died Sept. 4 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device.They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kan. Killed were: Sgt. Joel L. Murray, 26, of Kansas City. Spc. David J. Lane, 20, of Emporia, Kan. Pvt. Randol S. Shelton, 22, of Schiller, Park, Ill. Not an ordinary Patriot Guard mission, but what is an ordinary one? It is a sorry thing to witness the internment of our young sons killed in a war faraway. I can not put in words the deep respect and appreciation ... read more

Friday August 10th: We left the beautiful Kansas City and headed west on I 70, 600+ miles. It was a LONG drive with mile after mile of corn, sunflower and soybean. Rolls of hay, cows and horses periodically dotted the landscape. It's hard to imagine what life is like on these farms. Where do you go food shopping?! We only made a couple of stops. Our last was at the "Oasis" in Corey KN complete with 40ft fake palm trees. Our choices included Starbucks, Quiznos, Baskin Robin's need I say more? We actually went to a very lovely visitor center and met a elderly gentleman who works there. I felt bad when we had to say we were just passing through like 99% of the people who stop there. They do have a Prairie Museum ... read more

I have SO much to share, but for now, I just want you to know that I have just gotten home safely. We were 53 hours in transit, this time...instead of the 21 hours it was supposed to take. Whew. This was one of the most amazing months of my life. Now, I need to go rest. More soon!... read more