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The crew has parted ways and is off on their own separate adventures. Doug is on his way home with his family. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING TO ALL!
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Just about done with this amazing experience! I know that the hard work and sleep deprivation was worth it!
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Last Day. Matt hasn't showered since Kansas. GO DOUG!
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Ok... The RV is officially broken. After Check Engine and Oil dummy lights lighting up, it shimmies wheb brakes are applied. 250 miles to go
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... and Tour de Wal-Mart continues.
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Viscious attack dogs, hostile traffic and route changes left no room for error as we left Missouri.
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Tip for preparng for RAAM or other ulta long event: Bring anything that beeps-GPSes, phones, FRS radios, etc. FIND-THE-BEEP is a fun game!
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Fort Scott is a zombie town. No people anywhere. We MUST leave before dark.
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Now we are on our way to Timestation 25 which has free All-you-can-eat McDonallds food. YUM!
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We had to run off-course to get some stuff from a Wal-Mart in Liberal, KS. A Liberal in Kansas, who knew?!?
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Man, the crosswinds here in Oklahoma are BRUTAL.
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Doug crossed into OK ~1h ago, and just passed one of the women riders ... his first live pass!
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Doug is jumping in and out of first place (for his agegroup) while the crew fights exhaustion
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OMG... The Salton Sea smells like a dirty aquarium. Yuck!
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Doug is now just next to the Salton Sea...just over 120 miles through the desert. 100 degrees for a large portion of the day
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PASSED INSPECTION! 100%
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All the crew has arrived despite the best efforts from the airlines to keep us all apart. The RV is currently on it's way back to base.
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Doug and I made it to San Diego safe and sound (despite an hour and 15 minute delay due to plane malfunction)
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The good news: I got an empty seat next to me on the plane. The bad news: in the words of George Carlin - "BROKEN PLANE"
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...waiting in the airport for boarding to begin. I met up with Doug in the airport and we will finally gather the whole team together by ...
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