40 days and counting

WOW! Only 40 days till I begin my ride! As the day approaches I have so much going through my mind...how will the weather be? Will I have all the correct gear? Where will I sleep? and on and on!
I'm sure once I'm on the road things will work out fine and I'll have a lot of time to think about and reflect on so many other things including:

• My brother Bob, I love and miss you!
• My son Nick, Very proud of you! I Love you so much!
• Family, Friends, Thank you for all your support and encouragement! 
• My life before, during and after the ride
• and absolutely nothing all!!!

I'm so thankful to my employer for giving me time off to pursue this life long dream!
One of my big concerns was what to do with my dog Ace while I'm gone and a co-worker offered to take him in his home while I'm gone! Thank you so much Thomas!!!
The date is getting closer and I'm excited, anxious, nervous...just about every emotion imaginable! 

• I'll see parts of our great country I've never seen before
• Meet many people along the way
• Challenges, victories
• Learn more about myself than I ever have before

Thanks again to everyone for your support and encouragement!