Blue Earth County

Well, the day wasn't horrible, but it started with me tripping over my own foot and going down hard on my knee in the parking lot where I slept 🤦. At least I didn't rip my new jeans.

I can't tell you what the last 50 miles or so of South Dakota looked like though, because the fog was so thick I could only go about 40 mph in a 65 mph zone with my hazards on hoping not to be run down by semis hauling pigs 🤦.

Once I got out of South Dakota (finally!) and into Minnesota, the day opened up to lovely weather. I went through several little towns on my dealership hunt, including Elrosa with a beautiful church and Belgrade with the world's largest crow (https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/6167). I can't make this stuff up 🤣.

I also swung by Cycle Gear in Edina (pronounced eh-DIE-nah, who would've guessed) to pick up a helmet face shield and pin lock insert (anti-fog liner) I had delivered there. It arrived yesterday, but when I got there around 16:30 today, the guy said his manager said it was locked in the mailroom and they couldn't get it until tomorrow. Not acceptable. I asked to speak to the manager, who was in the back. She came out and said the general manager had the only key and he wasn't in today. I said not acceptable and I asked what I had to do to get my package now . She called the general manager, told him I was traveling and had to get it, and wound up driving to his home to get the key. I hung out for about 45 minutes waiting and talking to an employee Jay about motorcycle gear and my travels. Nice guy. She finally got back and I got my stuff. Why is everything a fight 😡?!

I kept rolling in Friday rush hour traffic, which wasn't too bad in comparison to other major cities. Once I left Dave's River Valley HD in Mankato, I was heading to Olive Garden for salad when I spotted a Motel 6 sign. I decided to check it out and found myself in a brand new hotel with brand new everything (including the smell), designated motorcycle parking by the front door, and a mini-grocery store/gas station two buildings over. AND the room was less than $100 a night! Sold!

So now I'm hanging out in a nicely air conditioned room watching HBO and eating a nice salad (but I forgot the dressing 🤦).

So long [for now], and thanks for all the fish! ✌️

Day 126 mileage: 497.8 (total 1286.2 + 24568.7)
HD Dealerships: 10 (total 226)
National Parks: 0 (total 44 in 24 states)
10 Rides for 2022: 0 (total 7 of 10)
MCGTTX Stops: 0 (total 23 of 50)Leia mais