As planning began and it was clear that you didn't have any escorts for the wet coast, I agreed to do all I could to come down and meet you. Thinking it is also a chance of a lifetime for me. I didn't think about helping someone I had only met once or any obstacles there might be, I was coming to help you out and be part of your journey. And I am sure glad I did.
Call me naive, stupid, overconfident, but I picked a day to leave and I was heading as far south as possible to meet up with you. And not everyone knew I was going it alone!!! I didn't think anything of it but those that knew thought I was nuts.
This is Draggie and Therapy!! They suite each other alot!! I means check them out. This is what I had to live with for a couple nights.. lol (keeping in mind I met Draggie, once before this, the day at the end of season when I rode up with BigE on the back of my Blinga. The actual day that I started my forum VILR, come to think of it.
I really didn't want to stay in the same room with her. I find she is not one to argue with.. I snore Draggie...so,so so I.. I smoke..so so do I.. I stay up late and post...so, I will help you. The light will be on..so,if I am tired enough I will sleep any way..So...
We settled in our lovely room with 2 TV'S (no coffee pot) Ready to do some posting and up dating on the Blog. She knew how it important it was to me and sat there and helped me. But before we got started. Up she jumps and says....Flo, I'm going to Slay California!! I'm like what?? It's an hour away and she said look at how many States you got girl. I need another one, you just gave me a patch to fill in.
I didn't want her to go alone, and I didn't want to ride either...She was back in an hour.
You look scary Draggie!!!!!!
I headed out and travelled alone from the Island to the California border to meet you. I went through rain, drizzle and a snow storm, but none of the weather issues deterred me from getting as far south as I could in a day and a half. Yes, some of the weather was miserable but I was on a mission and I was going to accomplish it. On the way there I proved to myself that I am strong enough in mind,body and soul to venture off to places unknown and I don't have to worry about company.
Once I met up with you Flo, it was like we had known each other for years, or maybe separated a birth. You tried to dissuade me from sharing a room, but every excuse you had, I had the same answer. We were on the same page, just incredibly surreal somehow. Almost complete strangers and yet so much alike!
I followed the Conga daily, keeping track of your progress and also trying to pinpoint where I would end up meeting you.(how hard I would push myself) Your trials and tribulations were inspiring to both myself and all the riders following both your blog and the forums.
I could tell you were getting tired and I felt bad that when I arrived I was going to have to push you just a little bit more. But I knew in the end you would be so happy that I did. I had arranged behind the scenes to have both your brothers meet us along the highway to surprise you. Knowing how much it would mean to have your Bros there for the final push home. What fun would it be to know they were coming, better a big surprise to rejuvenate your spirit!!!!! I only let 2 others in on the secret, one of them being Doc, just so she wouldn't get mad that I was pushing you!!!
The surprise did exactly that, perked you up and you were ready to make the final trip home with the Bros by your side and a Dragon to lead you home. I was so honoured to be there for you and lead you and the Fuhr Factor home to the Island.
Would I do it again, damn rights!!! Would I go on my own Conga, YEP !!!
You have inspired many and accomplished alot. You are a hero to all and and inspiration to new riders and some experienced riders as well. As you have said, "If Flo can do it...."
You made it on a trip of a lifetime!! You have memories to last forever, you have formed lifelong bonds with many, all of these would not have happened without the common bond we all share!
On that note, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS to you Flo and CONGRATULATIONS to all the riders out there that helped inspire and escort Flo and La Reina home to the Island. That is what riding is truly about!!!!
My last blog before we headed to the Sumas Boarder. Got my Do Rag on for my American Conga buddies!!!! The Eagle will be landing soon!!
She got us to the Boarder on time!
She got us to B.C. Ferries, even if it was late!
Most of allDraggie, ya brought me my Bro's!! It was worth the push to Yackima! I will never forget that!! You are a very caring gal to have arranged that. Crikey I had only ever met you once.. Is that not what its all about ...the Biker Comeraderie!!!! It's strangers not really strangers.
This is on the Ferry! As drained and tired as we were,we are still smiling girl! Hey not to mention lookin like Pros!!!!
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