Day 22

I had a great breakfast with Don and Kathy this morning, including french toast with real maple syrup (Don and Kathy will be tapping their own trees this winter). Don drove me back to yesterday’s pickup spot and took a picture of me as I left; that had been requested by the reporter yesterday.

It was just a few minutes into the center of Avon. Parking space management outside an ice cream shop:

Here are some design ideas for my friend Paul:

There were some pretty streets to look up as I walked through the town:

This is the greenish Genesee River, seen from both sides of the bridge:

Not too far outside the town I finally came to the place where 20 splits off from 5; I will continue to be on 5 for quite a while:

This barn probably leaks:

So 5 gets really straight and really flat and the scenery was pretty constant. Here is an early picture of 5 that still has some curving in it but the scenery is pretty typical:

I continued to pass by dry corn fields:

Occasionally there were some fine houses, with clusters of colorful trees around them:

Here is an odd, little war memorial. The war in question is appropriate for my final destination:

I saw lots of corn and soy bean dryers; here is a particularly fine example:

Highway 5 heads northwest for a little while to the pretty town of Caledonia:

which had a sidewalk — yay!

The highway then turns due west and gets really flat and really straight. At one point I passed this deer that appeared to be napping:

Nice house with some interesting flags:

First airport I’ve passed, I think:

Vehicles for sale:

This fine house on the way into Leroy:

but then a difficult section of road — no shoulder and no sidewalks:

Finally, some sidewalk:

In the center of town, this fine church (my camera doesn’t have tilt-and-shift correction):

and some sure-footed Canada geese:

More sidewalk as I was leaving town:

Around this time I kicked into high gear. I bought a Diet Coke, put on some funky music and booked it out of town, trying to put on as much mileage as possible before my pickup. I did pause to admire this sculpture:

Based just on this sculpture I would be inclined to give RJ Precision my machine shop business. RJ’s in-laws, Ron and Sharon, were curious what I was doing and came outside.

We had a nice chat and by the time we were done my pickup had arrived and I noticed another flat tire so that was it for the day.

Tonight I’m staying with Beth and Rich:

Beth is my best friend Paul’s sister. It was like being with family at their home with all their children in and out. Delicious food, fun conversations, beautiful place in the country. Here is a last shot into their back yard just a little while before sunset:

33 thoughts on “Day 22”

Julie 2013-10-31 at 01:16

What? No stop at the Leroy Jell-O Museum?

I love those big old houses – so much more character than the typical tract house today (with the most prominent feature being a garage door – *sigh*). And your host’s backyard… it’s wonderful. Even a tire swing 😀

Well done on your miles – again!

Julie G
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 06:03
  
  Maybe Jello tonight, Julie — more about that later.
Donna Bristow 2013-10-31 at 02:04

Yes! I was wondering when you’d get to the Greer’s place! Some of my favorite people!
Joe Abdy 2013-10-31 at 05:03

We had an enjoyable time with Fiona last night. It was good to “see” you. Looks like you have some wet weather headed your way today, a good test for the rain gear.
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 06:04
  
  Yes indeed; I’m want to get out there so I can stop fretting about it and just do it.
Russell Sutherland 2013-10-31 at 05:52

Allan,

Another great day of weather, walking and photos. And a great end with Beth and Rich!

The airport you past is Le Roy (sic) and according to its Wiki page is 3.7 km east of the town and has the interesting designation: 5G0. As you know, most airports have 3 letter designations by both the IATA and FAA. E.g. YYZ, LHR, EWR. The Le Roy airport has no IATA designation at all and includes two digits, which apparently is rare. At this time of year, there are roughly 3 or 4 planes taking off or landing per hour.

I loved your photo of the gaggle of Branta canadensis maxima on the water. I shall post it as part of my “ARW walks across the Tri-State/Canadian divide” FB promotion campaign.

It’s raining a wee bit now in T.dot. Press on and keep your feet dry.

Love in Christ,
Russell
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 06:11
  
  Apparently Leroy has two spellings (with and without the space) and two pronunciations (la-ROY and LEE-ROY) — go figure. I didn’t see any planes on the ground at the airport and during the half hour or so that I was “within range” of it I saw no activity. I guess that’s the second airstrip I’ve passed. The first was on Mel (#1)’s farm on the Susquehanna — just a grass strip. Presumably it didn’t have an IATA designator either!
2. Sharon Garvin 2013-10-31 at 18:57
  
  Please don’t bring the geese back to Canada with you. We have had enough of them for this year!
  1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:46
    
    I think there is a gaggle of 1000 of them following me — sorry Sharon — nothing I can do about it. 🙁
bernd & karin flock 2013-10-31 at 06:19

I could almost feel your enthusiasm about the sidewalks and later getting into gear with funky music. Happy music always helps at whatever you’re doing. Even cleaning house. I have some real funky stuff for that. Noticed that the peak of color has passed. So it’s getting cooler. Stay warm! Karin
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:32
  
  The color has been variable but yes, as I go further north and west the trees are often close to being bare, with occasional dramatic exceptions. Great to hear from you Karin.
jim lamason 2013-10-31 at 07:55

I noted that you are up with me this morning.. Posting here… We prayed for you quite extensively I might add… So as you get started, you were bathed in prayer this morning. Only Carl and I as Mark is away… Andrew is in school.. We missed you this morning again.
Safe travels the rest of this day… God bless you and yes… Press on… Press on..
JIM
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:34
  
  Thanks so much, Jim!
bernd & karin flock 2013-10-31 at 08:47

Canada here we come 🙂
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:37
  
  I’m pushing to make the bridge by Saturday evening — two more days to do 38 miles, so two 19-mile days.
Dave Sutherland 2013-10-31 at 10:32

Inspiring to see the solid pace you are setting this morning. Strong as an ox and twice as stubborn!
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:37
  
  And today I went even a little more and felt almost no pain at the end of the day.
George 2013-10-31 at 11:45

Is Zoe Chandra, the beautiful baby on Mercy Ships your granddaughter?
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:38
  
  Oh yes indeed!
  1. George 2013-11-01 at 10:03
    
    Boy is she a cutie. I am pretty sure she will be super smart when she grows up!!
    1. Allan Post author2013-11-01 at 21:55
      
      Oh undoubtedly. That would be my unbiased prediction.
Noreen 2013-10-31 at 12:02

I was intrigued by your picture of the napping deer. It reminded me of the many times I’ve seen deer napping along the highways on my drive to and from NH and NJ. It seems that there are better places to choose to nap, but I am always grateful they don’t end up napping on my windshield. On another note….I am curious about these cards you give to people to explain your “walkabout”. Can you take a picture of one and post it so we could see it? As always, Allan, I so enjoy your pictures and comments. Safe travels!
Noreen
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:41
  
  Yes, a napping deer on the windshield would be a pain — the windshield wipers wouldn’t work, for one thing. I shall include a photograph of my card tomorrow.
Kathy Johns 2013-10-31 at 12:03

Hi Allan, Thanks for stopping at my machine shop-RJ Precision in Stafford, NY & taking such a nice picture of my parents-Ron & Sharon! Have a safe trip! My parents said it was a pleasure to meet you! Take care, Kathy
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:42
  
  Yes, I’m sorry I got whisked away before meeting you. I love that sculpture and I forgot to mention in yesterday’s post that it was made with a chainsaw — remarkable.
Kenneth Holms 2013-10-31 at 15:06

Well Allan not long now, you can get stuff to put in your tires to sort punctures in cars, don’t know if it will work in tubes, but hey you’ve still 2 wheels on your wagon. How is your weight holding up ?.
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:44
  
  I shall have a little more to say about tyres in today’s blog. As to my weight — I don’t know. I’ll get on the scale when I get back to New Jersey, but I suspect I’ve lost a little.
Kathy 2013-10-31 at 16:47

Another beautiful day yesterday. Today wasn’t bad either if you were able to wait until after 9 to start out. Prayed for you at our Bible study last night. I bet your pace will pick up now that you are 2/3s done! “Press toward the goal for he prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus!” Safe travels!
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:45
  
  Yes, I seem to be capable of more miles now, without pain. I got a little rain today and dealt with it in two different ways — I shall blog about that shortly. Thanks for your prayers, Kathy!
Kate and John Dening 2013-10-31 at 19:46

Allan-
Pictures continue to come in looking glorious! The colors!! Just curious, did the deer seem dead tired to you? Also wondering if you received any candy since you were walking- the mode of transportation for most “trick or treaters.”
Kate and John
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 19:49
  
  Yes, definitely dead tired. 🙂 No one has offered me candy yet, but I’ve bought myself some — licorice all-sorts of course!
jim lamason 2013-10-31 at 20:11

Yep that deer seemed to be out like a light.. Or he was bored to death waiting for you to get there… Ok enough with the puns… Yea, you seem to have picked up the pace… You have a 25 miler in ya yet? Or a 22 ? Thats only another hour. So if you get up with the rooster and on the road say by seven.. Ya never know… And only 38 miles to the bridge you say? Why thats a veritable walk around the block the way you have been going! JIM
1. Allan Post author2013-10-31 at 21:20
  
  I did almost 22 one day. I think I can make the border by Saturday.

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