Tough one

yesterday was a tough one. After the tornado induced rest day we were
hoping to make good time to chatanooga TN. Leah and Stan dropped us
off at the edge of Huntsville on the road we thought we would take all
the way to TN. Well once we took a good look at the road we realized,
there was no way it was safe to bike on. Four lane divided highway
with zero shoulder and a lot of big trucks. So after much talk and
some advice from the folks at the gas station ( Sam and jeff) we
started on some back roads. It was pretty riding but it was not at all
direct and even with the drive out of town we didn't get nearly as far
as we would hope. Throw in a flat tire for me and a nice big, steep up
hill and you got yourself a crusher of a day. Got better at the end
with lots of nice folks in Scottsboro. Helpful advice from the guys at
the firehouse and tons of nice people at the tripple r BBQ. This is
where we ended up for the night, Angie the asst. Manager not only
bought us dinner but let us stay in the lot next door.
Really wet this morning but it looks like the sun will be out most of
the day. More rain coming tonight and tommorow. Stupid spring. Happy
Easter, hope everyone has a great day and a big thanks to Leah,
Bernie, debbie, stan, and the kids. We had a good time.

joe