Well those are photos of Blake, Bama, and I, so that means I'm in good old Birmingham Alabama!! Got here last night, and thanks to Blake I made it here safe and dry. He met me outside town and we taxied in his nice new truck. After a radical warm shower, supper was served... Burgers!! Got to catch up with Bama girl which is always a treat and got to share some recent stories. I'll be here for a few weeks and then it's off to the sunshine state for some turkey.

Well mother nature came through and let loose some rain. I lucked out and was able to duck in some spots when it got gnarly. I stopped at a funeral home that looked to be closed for quite sometime but seems it is still open and expecting some guest this evening. I saw a lady inside cleaning, so I packed my bags and right as I'm about to pull away I see a cop car. Sweet!! The lady called the fuzz on me. The two cops asked what I was doing and thought I was looney for cycling. One even wanted to see my miles, and you know I was more than happy to show em. They gave me the green light and I was out the gate. Had to pedal a few miles outta town to find some new ground but all worked out. Ohhh until the showers came and had a damp nights rest. Hit Decatur early this morning and shall be in Birmingham this evening. Sweetness!!

After a not so great night of rest, due to heavy rain and what seemed to be a acid induced light show, Bill woke feeling super sick and me super beat. My tent took in a good amount of rain to put the icing on the cake. We pedaled to subway for breakfast, (which isn't bad) and Bill picked up some meds. Over food and pills, Bill decided it would be smart to head back to Nashville and snag a ride back to Louisville. I agreed with him, and have to say I'm bummed to see em go!!
The ride for me today was hot and windy. Sorry to keep bringing up the headwinds, but man they suck!! I came across a turtle trying to dodge cars, so I picked em up and we hung out for a bit. Cool dude he was, but man is he slow. Next was the Henry Burton state park. Really didn't check it out but looked cool. Saw a turkey, and the place even has a golf course. Well I'm in my damp sleeping bag, and am laying in my damp tent, and am not looking forward to tomorrows forecast... Afternoon thunder storms!! Wish me luck:) Birmingham Al. in a few days?? I hope so!!

Our stay in Nashville this past weekend was nice!! We arrived in the afternoon and met up with Jenny, one of Gene's friends from Louisville. We hung out at the bike shop for a bit and then took off to grab some food and drinks. She offered a place for us to crash but we already made plans to crash with my buddy Alex. Fun was had the entire weekend!!