We were up an running this morning and made great time on the way out of the hills of Alabama and into the DELIGHTFUL plains of the great state of Mississippi! We got into Columbus and found the Budget Inn, and it was SO nasty that we opted for the Econo Inn down the road... a bit better, or at least a bit cleaner. The Dingy-ness was about the same. Anyway we set about drying our tents out in the rooms, and then went on a quest to find a Chinese buffet... no luck. We did find a take-out place, and opted to eat in. The atmosphere was augmented by the complete lack of air conditioning. It is almost impossible to find anywhere in Mississippi that is not air conditioned, but we persevered and felt right at home in the sweltering heat.
Back at the rooms well fed, it was nap time... right up until supper. I received a call from a friend of Prof. Tony Wright, Shawn Donahue. Shawn is a veteran cyclist, and offered a lot of great advice and support. He also gave me a line on a set of maps that contain not only topographical information, but minor roads as well. Thanks Shawn!!! After searching in vain for these maps at the Columbus Walmart, it was pack up and then it was off to bed. I'll continue looking for maps as we travel.
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Hey, you all! I was about to send the press release to the Pickens County Herald and thought I would check out your web blog. Teresa and I really enjoyed talking with you while you were at the Aliceville Public Library. Bet ya didn't think I would read your blog, huh?!?! Anyway, sending the press release to Doug today. Doug would probably love a copy of the picture you took while you were at the library. Would you email a copy to me at apl@nctv.com Thanks a bunch and have a safe trip! Nelda Hudgins, Library Director
Hi Nelda, we'll send it tonight. By the way, the nick name "Rat on acid" has stuck with Andy!!! Nice call on that one.
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