What a day!! Very Good..Very Sad!!

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This morning started out great!! The guy we met c oming in at the rain storm, did meet us for breaky and led us to UkesMiluake Dealership. I am telling you, I can n ot imagine, if I was on my own, or even the 3 of us.. Chantelle, Rob and I , we were all a little nervous about getting there, as we had to go through Chicago. I guess we wouldn't have had to, there are long ways around, but t hen we would have rode in Chicago.. Friction Zone Flo, stepped up to the plate. It was either use it or loose it.. Very heavy traffic, never mind looking around to try see anything. 3 lane back to back... yike!! I would like to say thanks so much Brian, it was a true pleasure, ya got to love the biker comeraderie, and you certainly stepped up to the plate. If you ever get up to our way please look me up, there is alot of cool bikers and nice roads on Van Isl to show you.
The first thing I did when I entered the dealership was buy a ticket on a brand new Harley.. They said they ship to Canada... ha.. wouldn't that be something. Anyway they didn't know anything about the ride, but donated a tshirt.
The sad part is no sooner than Brian left... Cookie and I were ready to go into spead some money. She had a lot of phone calls to respond to and I could tell the news was not good. Her husband was in a bad motorcycle accident.. He is in the hospital that she works in. He has a broken leg and some severe road rash.. Poor Chantelle.. omg, I didin't know what to say.. Her biggest concern, other than her husband of course was who was going to take me to the next destination. She was planning on riding to meet Jazzygirl, which is only 180 miles.. Okay I got to figure this one out but sooo... It may take me awhile or run into another adventure of some kind but.. go home Cookie be with your man..
As it turned out she had to ship her bike home, and book a flight home. I have to say one thing, this Dealership, took care of everything.. They got her in the office, made the calls, gave her a ride to the airport. It all happened so fast and so smooth. She was to fly out at 4:30, so I am sure she is safe at home now with her man. Her bike will be shipped when she is ready.
What a horrible way for her first long trip alone, and her portion of the Conga.. Cookie I love you, and don't worry you got yur Milwuake tshirt, but it is doing the Conga with me.. Send me your adress in a couple weeks.
Please know that I am thinking of you and hoping that things are not as bad as might be thinking. I am glad you got to meet Maria and Rodriques... They are wonderful hosts!!