Finally riding

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February 1 Sunday

Up none too early, had some coffee at Shoney's. I took Bear alone for a test ride, as this was the first chance I had to try him out fully loaded. He still rode very stable, so I went back to Motel 6, picked up Deb and away down Interstate 65 we went on the way to Key West. I had hopes of making Montgomery AL, but we settled for Birmingham as it approached sundown. We had taken Wayne Garrison's advice and picked up a hotel/motel discount coupon magazine at the TN/AL border. Deb found a deal at La Quinta, exit 94 just north of Birmingham for $49 plus tax. Beautiful place, hot tub outside, and German and Canadian wheel chair rugby players in attendance for a tournament. We went across the road to Wal-Mart for food, had a nice supper in the room and watched some of the Super Bowl - Arizona Cardinals v Pittsburg Steelers. Steelers won 27-23. Also had a soak in the outdoor hot tub... all to ourselves. Back to room and down for the night.

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Photos

Alabama
Visitor Center just inside Alabama.