heading west #5

Waking to steady rain put paid to today's ride out west. 

Tex rpulled the blankets tighter,  told the dog to settle and rolled over for a sleep in. Banking some zzz's for tomorrow's long ride. After rising to action much of the day was spent tidying, packing the saddle bags and checking Hondo. The bars were set further forward to create a more open riding stance.. A second gremlin bell was fixed down low, the chain got grease &  the rest of the bike was polished.  
The anticipation of the long ride is intoxicating & keeps the mood light for the day. Extra time was lavished on the dogs. They will eventually go west too, but not until the contract on the cottage is signed off & the cottage is properly made up. 
The rain increased & extra care would be needed with the fully laden bike on greasy clay  above the dam. Managing the bike with full saddlebags, a heady engine would be interesting.  

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