Journey's Beginning

The Alberton Papers, Vol. IV, # VIII
By Dick Darne May 14, 2007
To all my loyal readers:
First, I am sorry for not having an article last week. I have been extremely busy getting ready for my trip and I just "spaced it".
Second, the trip is more than just a bike ride. If the old saying, "getting there is half the fun" is true, then I guess I’ll be having lots of fun. I’ll be pulling out Wednesday, driving my 1988 Volvo, pulling a "custom-built" bicycle trailer, carrying 4 bikes and all the camping gear. The others still have day jobs, so they are flying. I’ll be by myself (none of the old "are we there yet"), camping along the way. I don’t even have a definite route to follow. I have plenty of time to see whatever is out there. When I get there, I’ll visit whatever kin and friends are left and see how much things have changed in 28 years. They say you can’t go home again, but it’s worth a try. I am leaving politics behind, and focus on whatever is good.
I’ll leave the think tank to run itself. I’ll send dispatches when I can. I hope to encounter some serious thinkers on this journey.
I’ll see you all in a month or more and at least 5000 car miles and 400 bike miles.
Thank you for your support over the last year,
Dick Darne