PERIMETER RUN - A TRIP AROUND THE EDGE OF THE UNITED STATES

AUGUST 16, 2006 - PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

This entry was posted on 8/16/2006 10:02 PM and is filed under Photos.

THIS IS NOT "OLD MAIN" ON THE CAMPUS OF WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY, BUT IT IS A VERY IMPOSING BUILDING
ON THE HILLSIDES OF DULUTH MINNESOTA


DOWNTOWN DULUTH SORT OF REMINDS ME OF (DARE I SAY IT) ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN


THIS REMINDS ME MORE OF SEATTLE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE. THIS IS DULUTH SUBURBS


THIS FREIGHTER WAS PARKED ILLEGALLY, BUT NO ONE HAD THE BALLS TO TELL HIM TO MOVE.


KIDS!!!!!!!!! FUNNY KIDS, BUT HOOLIGANS, JUST THE SAME.


I THOUGHT I WOULD SHOW YOU HOW I HAVE TAKEN 99% OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS DURING THIS TRIP.


SOMEPLACE IN WISCONSIN. THIS GUY HAD AN OBVIOUS PROBLEM AND THE WHEREWITHAL TO GET IT FIXED.
I WOULD HATE TO BE MARRIED TO THIS GUY...... MARIE, YOU HAVE MY UNDIEING SUPPORT.


LAKE SUPERIOR IN THE TOWN OF HERBSTER. CAMPING IS ALLOWED ON THE BEACH.


INSIDE TRACY'S ON THE LAKE IN HERBSTER. OUTSIDE, IT LOOKED LIKE PART OF A SET FROM AN OLD WESTERN.
EVEN THE SCREEN DOOR SQUEEKED.


SET TIMER, RUN LIKE HELL, JUMP GUARD RAIL (TYPE B WITH 2000 END TREATMENT) TAKE ONE.        SHIT.


SET TIMER, RUN LIKE HELL, JUMP GUARD RAIL ............... TAKE TWO .................................... SHIT


TAKES 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 7. CAN YOU TELL I WAS GETTING TIRED?                                             SHIT.


SUCCESS!!!! TAKE 8.... ONLY GO HALF AS FAR AND COLLAPSE ON THE BRIDGE RAIL.             YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!


WHO COULD RESIST THE MOTORCYCLE ON THE SIGN? SHE HAD CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR BIKES, TOO. AND
OF COURSE THAT HUGE HEMINGWAY CAT FOR SNACKS............... HEY, IT'S CLEAN, AND BESIDES I WAS POOPED
FROM RUNNING AROUND TRYING TO BEAT THE DAMN TIMER ON THE CAMERA. THIS IS IN DOWNTOWN HOUGHTON

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• 8/17/2006 8:57 AM Judi wrote:
  You are almost home! Welcome back to Michigan. HOpe it still looks good to you.
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• 8/17/2006 11:15 AM Jim Perry wrote:
  Uncle Mark - Wow, what can I say. Sorry that it has taken me so long to post. I am all caught up and am in utter amazement regarding your journey. As a fellow rider I find myself holding many emotions as I read the stories. Not only because of your opportunity for seeing the country from two-wheels (which mind you - is the only way to do it), more so because I know what the journey means to you, your family and the cause in which it is raising awareness. We all know your angel is watching you and enjoying every mile along the way (even the little incidents).
  Dad left today to come join you. Let me say that his excitement to hit the road was obvious. In fact, I am sure he barely slept last night so take it easy on him for the first 200 miles or so. I wish you both a good journey together for your last leg of the trip. I find it fitting to cap off the journey with such a friend. But be careful, he snores REALLY loud.
  I wish I was there with you! Ride Safe, God Bless and keep the shiny side up. JPP
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  1. 8/18/2006 9:17 AM Cindy Olsen wrote:
     Jim. I just read your note to Mark. I too could tell you dad was excited to join his friend. I as well as everyone on this website has so so enjoyed this journey . I met you some time ago when your dad was here at Beaumont. We live in Utica Woods. Mark seems to have a really nice family and I must say, Bob does too. I too wish them a safe journey home. What a friendship, what a journey, what a lesson for us all.
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• 8/17/2006 11:49 AM Beth Angst wrote:
  Gosh...how many times did you kick the "Welcome to Michigan" sign when you didn't beat the timer? It started out straight, light blue and yellow and ended up crooked, darker blue and Orange! I certainly wish we had a video of that episode!!!!
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• 8/17/2006 7:44 PM Jane wrote:
  Mark,
  Can't believe you're back in Michigan! It seems like just a few weeks ago I saw you in the Fingerlakes of NY and here in Concord, NH. How the summer has flown by, and what an amazing summer it has been for you. What an accomplishment to have travelled 14 THOUSAND miles on the bike over the course of two and a half months. I am awestruck by your determination, stamina and, of course, your boundless hope and humor. Congratulations, my friend! I hope that there are a WHOLE LOT of people with signs, balloons, banners, noisemakers, and cameras when you pull into your driveway in the very near future!
  Love you!
  Jane
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