UPDATE: I made it!!!

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After 147 miles (today), I pulled into my parent's driveway!

And, with that, I've ridden from my home to my parent's!  Woohoo! 😁

More to come later. 

Comments

  1. Kevin GrossJuly 1, 2018 at 10:31 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 2, 2018 at 6:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed following you on the journey. Enjoy your time with your parents. I’m sure the dogs will be so glad to see you when you get home.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 2, 2018 at 9:34 AM

    Simply marvelous! NJ is so VERY glad you made it safe & sound. Enjoy your much needed rest. Congratulations Charles.

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  4. CManJuly 2, 2018 at 2:08 PM

    Thanks folks! Erin's arrived too. Now we're just chillin' and enjoying family. :)

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  5. CindyJuly 2, 2018 at 3:55 PM

    Congratulations! What a crazy, wonderful, life-affirming adventure. Enjoy the time with your folks, and y'all have a safe drive home.

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  6. UnknownJuly 2, 2018 at 4:05 PM

    Congratulations! What a remarkable achievement!

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  7. J FischerJuly 3, 2018 at 11:18 AM

    Congrats dude! I had trust in you! (won't mention how much money was won or lost here at the office.... I kid! I kid!)

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